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2025 — 2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How did the man injure his ankle yesterday? A. He ran too much. B. He slipped over on the ice. C. He fell on the office stairs. 2. What is the man’s feeling now? A. Anxiety. B. Pleasure. C. Confidence. 3. When does the woman mostly eat fast food? A. On long road trips. B. During overtime work. C. While traveling by plane. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She thought Nick wasn’t focused enough. B. She didn’t understand Nick’s explanation. C. She misunderstood Nick’s facial expression. 5. Who will hold a wedding next month? A. Lily. B. Terry. C. Daniel. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What class will the woman have first? A. Language class. B. Math class. C. P. E. class. 7. When will the speakers talk about their projects? A. Next class break. B. After school. C. During lunch. 听第7段录音，回答第8至9题。 8. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Seller and buyer. C. Homeowner and potential renter. 9. Why does the man mention the plants? A. He’ll buy his friend the same ones. B. He’s never seen them in an apartment. C. He wants instructions for caring for them. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Where will the speakers go? A. A mountain. B. A beach. C. A farm. 11. What is Gail’s main purpose for the trip? A. To explore a new place. B. To observe planets. C. To go camping. 12. What do the speakers still need to get? A. A tent. B. A vehicle. C. A telescope. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the man’s office. B. At the woman’s home. C. In a company’s showroom. 14. Why did the woman decide to set up the solar energy system at first? A. To save on energy bills. B. To protect the environment. C. To prepare her home for selling. 15. How did the woman first get the idea of the solar energy system? A. From a friend. B. From a research report. C. From an advertisement. 16. When will the woman most likely earn her investment back? A. In six years. B. In eight years. C. In ten years. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To educate youth on self-growth. B. To recommend a new book. C. To run employee training. 18. What does the speaker believe about emotional intelligence? A. It focuses on solving career problems. B. It links personal growth to a better world. C. It helps improve communication skills. 19. What was previously the speaker’s biggest issue? A. Being dishonest. B. Avoiding responsibility. C. Refusing to ask for help. 20. What will the listeners probably do next? A. Read a book. B. Start a group exercise. C. Listen to some stories. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Popular School Clubs to Explore Asian Awareness Club As a member of the Asian Awareness club, you’ll explore Asian cultures, celebrations, and issues and develop ways to effectively teach them to others in your school and broader communities. Depending on where you live, you may participate in and/or help organize city-wide events that celebrate and teach Asian culture. Environmental Club If you’re passionate about preserving the environment, think about joining your school’s environmental club. Depending on your high school’s location and the club’s specific missions, your time could be spent in a wide variety of ways. You could spend time picking up trash in the community, volunteering at bigger environmental organizations in your city, or even organizing protests and marches, among other things. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity works to make sure that everyone has stable shelter. The organization does everything from building homes to providing financial education to community members. Most high schools and colleges in the United States have a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter that you can join if you’re passionate about helping to solve issues around housing. Key Club Key Club is a giant, multinational charity and volunteer organization. By joining your high school’s Key Club, you’ll find yourself participating in many activities that benefit your local community, including things like park cleanups, clothing drives, and food drives. If you stick with the club, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meetings, plan projects, and run for leadership positions at the club, district, and international levels. 1. What activity might a member of the Environmental Club engage in? A. Teaching Asian culture. B. Building homes for the needy. C. Collecting rubbish in the community. D. Leading meetings and projects. 2. What does Habitat for Humanity aim to ensure for everyone? A. Stable shelter. B. Cultural awareness. C. Financial education. D. Leadership opportunities. 3. What do the four clubs have in common? A. They involve community engagement. B. They require professional experience. C. They focus on academic competitions. D. They are mainly suitable for college students. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个受欢迎的学校俱乐部。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Environmental Club部分中“You could spend time picking up trash in the community, volunteering at bigger environmental organizations in your city, or even organizing protests and marches, among other things.(你可以花时间在社区里捡垃圾，在你所在城市的大型环保组织做志愿者，甚至组织抗议和游行等等)”可知，环境俱乐部的成员可能会参与在社区收集垃圾的活动。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Habitat for Humanity部分中“Habitat for Humanity works to make sure that everyone has stable shelter.(仁人家园致力于确保每个人都有稳定的住所)”可知，仁人家园的目标是确保每个人都有稳定的住所。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Asian Awareness Club部分中“As a member of the Asian Awareness club, you’ll explore Asian cultures, celebrations, and issues and develop ways to effectively teach them to others in your school and broader communities.(作为亚洲意识俱乐部的一员，你将探索亚洲文化、庆祝活动和问题，并找到有效地向学校和更广泛社区的其他人传授这些知识的方法)”，Environmental Club部分中“picking up trash in the community(在社区捡垃圾)”，Habitat for Humanity部分中“Habitat for Humanity works to make sure that everyone has stable shelter. The organization does everything from building homes to providing financial education to community members.(仁人家园致力于确保每个人都有稳定的住所。该组织做的事情从建造房屋到为社区成员提供金融教育)”，Key Club部分中“Key Club is a giant, multinational charity and volunteer organization. By joining your high school’s Key Club, you’ll find yourself participating in many activities that benefit your local community, including things like park cleanups, clothing drives, and food drives.(Key Club是一个大型的跨国慈善和志愿者组织。通过加入高中的关键俱乐部，你会发现自己参与了许多有益于当地社区的活动，包括公园清理、衣物募捐和食品募捐)”可知，这四个俱乐部都涉及社区参与。故选A项。 B Gratitude (感激) is powerful. I know this isn’t the first time you’ve been encouraged to explore the word with a promise that gratitude will enhance your life, but when we hear something often, it can seem antique. In a world where we’ re constantly looking for what’s next, gratitude practices seem old-fashioned. But, we know practicing gratitude can have benefits. One of my favourite ways to show gratitude is to remember my life motto: Always try to help others as much as you can. In my experience, this means you have to believe that everyone can achieve their dreams and that if you help a colleague succeed, you succeed too. This means that success isn’t about stepping on others to get to the top; it’s about working together as a community. It also means that we can be grateful for what we have, without feeling jealous. Recently, I’ve been inspired by a scholar, Sanai Graden, who went viral for listening to someone in need. She ended up raising money to help the homeless man. “I just treat people how I want to be treated,” Graden says. “I made my decision based on the fact that it would not only affect me, but also the people around me.” That’s a key part of gratitude, and something Graden says she centers in her career. “I don’t want to be the type of person who just gets by. I want to be the person who is making contributions and helping others through the way. I’m not only going to win, but I’m taking people with me to win as well.” Before I started regularly practising gratitude, I thought it meant being happy with what I have and not complaining. This is mostly true. But now I think that being grateful also includes how we approach every part of our lives, and how we use it to help us grow. 4. Which statement will the author probably agree with? A. Gratitude practices are old-fashioned. B. Opponents can prevent us from succeeding. C. Supporting others is a way of expressing gratitude. D. Success means helping others realize their dreams. 5. Why is Sanai Graden mentioned in the text? A. To illustrate why people help the homeless. B. To make a comparison with other people’s ideas. C. To explain how to become a celebrity overnight. D. To be used as an example of practicing gratitude. 6. What does Sanai Graden focus on in her career? A. Staying alive. B. Being a helper. C. Being a leader. D. Getting the win. 7. What might be the most suitable title for the text? A. Getting to the Top to Get Success. B. Gratitude: Being Content with Life. C. The Power of Gratitude in Action. D. Success: Affecting Others Around You. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者通过自己的人生格言来阐述感恩的实践方式，强调了成功并不意味着把他人当垫脚石，而是共同努力实现目标，并对所拥有的心存感激。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“One of my favourite ways to show gratitude is to remember my life motto: Always try to help others as much as you can.( 我最喜欢的表达感激之情的方式之一是记住我的人生座右铭：尽你所能帮助别人。)”可知，作者认为表达感激的一个最喜欢的方式是尽可能帮助他人，即支持他人是表达感激的一种方式。故选C项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Recently, I’ve been inspired by a scholar, Sanai Graden, who went viral for listening to someone in need. She ended up raising money to help the homeless man.( 最近，我受到了一位学者的启发，她叫Sanai Graden，她因为倾听需要帮助的人的心声而走红。她最后筹钱来帮助那个无家可归的人。)”以及第四段中“That’s a key part of gratitude, and something Graden says she centers in her career.( 这是感恩的关键部分，也是Graden说她在事业上的核心。)”可知，提到Sanai Graden 是因为她倾听有需要的人并筹钱帮助无家可归的人，这是践行感恩的一个例子。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I don’t want to be the type of person who just gets by. I want to be the person who is making contributions and helping others through the way.( 我不想成为那种得过且过的人。我想成为一个做出贡献并帮助他人的人。)”可知，Sanai Graden 不想只是勉强过得去，而是想成为做出贡献并帮助他人的人，所以她在职业生涯中关注的是成为一个帮助者。故选B项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Gratitude (感激) is powerful. I know this isn’t the first time you’ve been encouraged to explore the word with a promise that gratitude will enhance your life, but when we hear something often, it can seem antique. In a world where we’ re constantly looking for what’s next, gratitude practices seem old-fashioned. But, we know practicing gratitude can have benefits.( 感恩是强大的。我知道这不是你第一次被鼓励去探索感恩这个词，并承诺感恩会改善你的生活，但是当我们经常听到一些东西时，它可能看起来很过时。在一个我们不断寻找未来的世界里，感恩的做法似乎已经过时了。但是，我们知道感恩是有好处的。)”可知，文章开篇指出感恩很有力量，接着通过作者自己的生活座右铭以及 Sanai Graden的例子，阐述了感恩的具体表现和作用，强调了感恩在行动中的力量，C选项“The Power of Gratitude in Action”（行动中感恩的力量）符合文章主旨，适合作为文章的标题。故选C项。 C When making decisions, most people view cost as an important consideration. While price is undoubtedly important, what about some hidden costs that also come into play? For example, what are the long—term effects of your decision? Have you considered how your decision impacts your relationships? Simply put, hidden costs may be invisible to the naked eye, but they're very visible (可见的) to your wallet. Ignoring these factors can cost you a lot. Consider a scene where a manager cuts costs by asking some workers to leave. While this move reduces salary expenses, how will it impact the morale (士气) and loyalty of the remaining employees? Similarly, imagine somebody spending hours surfing the web, lost in searching for cheaper things. The question is whether the savings equal the spent time. If cost is your only consideration, you'll pay the price. Price Isn't the Only Cost! Furthermore, even if cost is the only factor in your decision—making, all of the “true costs” should be considered. For example, if you're thinking about buying new technology the equipment cost is only part of the price. People will need training, the software may need customization, and you'll probably lose productivity until people get up to speed. Those are real costs too. In addition, even when price is the main consideration, it's important to tell the difference between price and value. For example, when you're investing in a high—quality product from a famous organization, compare maintenance (保养) and repair costs with its competitors, assess the product life span, and hear what existing customers have to say. As the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” Always keep in mind that every time you say “yes” to one thing, you're certainly saying “no” to another. So, in decision—making, always consider invisible costs. This ensures you're aiming for the best solution rather than a good one. After all, choices are easy. The tough part is living with them. 8. What does the underlined phrase “come into play” in paragraph I mean? A. Come into sight. B. Play a part. C. Come into use. D. Play around. 9. What may be the hidden cost of firing workers? A. Reducing salary expenses. B. Cutting costs of the company. C. Doing wonders for the workers' morale. D. Discouraging the remaining workers. 10. How is the passage mainly developed? A. By giving examples. B. By listing figures. C. By using space order. D. By explaining concepts. 11. What can we learn from this passage? A. You get what you pay for. B. Price is the main consideration. C. Considering the best solution is easy. D. Be thoughtful when making decisions. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了在做决策时，除了考虑显而易见的成本外，还应考虑一些隐藏的成本，这些隐藏的成本可能对决策的长期效果产生重大影响。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“For example, what are the long—term effects of your decision? Have you considered how your decision impacts your relationships? Simply put, hidden costs may be invisible to the naked eye, but they're very visible  (可见的) to your wallet. Ignoring these factors can cost you a lot.”（在做决定时，大多数人把成本视为一个重要的考虑因素。价格无疑是很重要的，那么一些隐性成本又如何呢?例如，你的决定的长期影响是什么?你是否考虑过你的决定会如何影响你的人际关系?简单地说，隐性成本可能肉眼看不见，但在你的钱包里却很明显。忽略这些因素会让你付出很大代价。）可推知，虽然价格无疑是重要的，但是还有一些隐藏的成本也起着作用。“come into play”意为“起作用”。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“While this move reduces salary expenses, how will it impact the morale (士气) and loyalty of the remaining employees?”（虽然这个举动减少了工资支出，但它将如何影响剩下的员工的士气和忠诚度？）可推知，解雇员工的隐藏成本可能是剩下的员工的士气和忠诚度受到影响。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“For example, what are the long—term effects of your decision? Have you considered how your decision impacts your relationships? Simply put, hidden costs may be invisible to the naked eye, but they're very visible（可见的） to your wallet. Ignoring these factors can cost you a lot.”（在做决定时，大多数人把成本视为一个重要的考虑因素。价格无疑是很重要的，那么一些隐性成本又如何呢?例如，你的决定的长期影响是什么?你是否考虑过你的决定会如何影响你的人际关系?简单地说，隐性成本可能肉眼看不见，但在你的钱包里却很明显。忽略这些因素会让你付出很大代价。），再根据第三段“For example, if you're thinking about buying new technology the equipment cost is only part of the price. People will need training, the software may need customization, and you'll probably lose productivity until people get up to speed. Those are real costs too. ”（例如，如果你正在考虑购买新技术，设备成本只是价格的一部分。人们将需要培训，软件可能需要定制，在人们跟上速度之前，您可能会失去生产力。这些也是实际成本。）可知，文章通过举例的方式，说明了在做决策时，除了考虑显而易见的成本外，还应考虑一些隐藏的成本，这些隐藏的成本可能对决策的长期效果产生重大影响。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Always keep in mind that every time you say “yes” to one thing, you're certainly saying “no” to another. So, in decision—making, always consider invisible costs. This ensures you're aiming for the best solution rather than a good one. After all, choices are easy. The tough part is living with them.”（始终记住，每次你对一件事说“是”，你肯定对另一件事说“否”。所以，在决策时，总是要考虑看不见的成本。这确保你的目标是寻求最好的解决方案，而不仅仅是一个好的解决方案。毕竟，选择是容易的。困难的部分是与它们共存。）可推知，我们应该在做决策时要深思熟虑。故选D。 D A large U.S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers. The research, led by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, observed a reduced risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, and other causes, though no clear link was found with cancer-related deaths. The study followed 400,000 adults aged 50-71 over 13 years. Participants reported their coffee habits once at the start of the study. Results showed that those who drank three or more cups daily had about a 10% lower risk of death than non-drinkers. This association remained even after adjusting for factors like smoking and diet. However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan. “Coffee is widely consumed, but its health effects have been debated,” said Dr. Neal Freedman, lead author of the study. “While we can’t confirm coffee causes a longer life, these results strongly indicate it isn’t harmful and might even be beneficial.” Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e.g. antioxidants — might play a role. Coffee contains over 1,000 chemicals, many of which could influence health. Of course, the study has limitations. Coffee intake was self-reported only once, and preparation methods were not analyzed. Differences in brewing might affect the health properties of coffee. Additionally, while coffee was linked to lower overall death risk, men who drank large amounts showed a slight increase in cancer deaths, though this was not strongly conclusive. Experts emphasize that lifestyle factors matter. Coffee drinkers may have shared other healthy habits. “This doesn’t mean everyone should start drinking coffee,” said Freedman. “But it offers reassurance that moderate consumption is likely safe.” Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body. 12. What on earth plays a crucial role in coffee drinkers’ living longer? A. The type of caffeine (regular or decaf). B. The brewing methods used in the study. C. Coffee drinkers’ healthier life habits. D. Antioxidants and other compounds in coffee. 13. What can we learn from the study on coffee drinking? A. The Study confirms coffee directly extends lifespan. B. More studies are still needed to confirm the finding. C. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of cancer-related deaths. D. The study conducted nationwide covered all age groups. 14. What attitude should we take towards the research findings? A. Largely dismissive. B. Completely convinced. C. Uncritically enthusiastic. D. Cautiously optimistic. 15. Which of the following could be the best title for the article? A. Coffee Linked to Lower Death Risk B. Coffee Can Extend Lifespan Directly C. Decaf Coffee Has Been Proved Healthier D. New Study Confirms Coffee Cures Illnesses 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍一项大型美国研究发现喝咖啡的老年人死亡风险更低，但未证明咖啡直接延寿，需理性看待该研究结果。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e.g. antioxidants — might play a role.(值得注意的是，咖啡因的类型（含咖啡因或脱咖啡因）影响不大，这意味着咖啡中的其他物质——例如抗氧化剂——可能起到了作用。)”可知，真正在喝咖啡者长寿中起关键作用的是咖啡中的抗氧化剂和其他物质。故选D项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body.(这项2012年发表在《新英格兰医学杂志》上的研究进一步证明，适量饮用咖啡可能是健康生活方式的一部分。未来的研究将探索咖啡中的特定物质如何与人体相互作用。)”可知，仍需要更多研究来证实该发现。故选B项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan.(然而，研究人员警告说，这些发现并不能证明咖啡直接延长寿命。)”和最后一段中的“Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body.(未来的研究将探索咖啡中的特定物质如何与人体相互作用。)”可知，对该研究结果应持谨慎乐观的态度。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“A large U.S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers.(美国一项大型研究发现，与不喝咖啡的人相比，喝咖啡的老年人——无论是含咖啡因还是脱咖啡因的——死亡风险往往更低。)”可知，文章主要说明咖啡与较低的死亡风险相关，由此可知，“喝咖啡与降低死亡风险有关联”可以概括文章主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选A项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Simple Ways to Improve Your Social Skills Being friendly and social with your coworkers is a big part of most jobs. ____16____ , as you may not know them as well as close friends. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to improve your social skills at work. Greet everyone with a smile. Try smiling at your coworkers and greeting them each day when you get to work. Even if you’re a little nervous, it only takes a few seconds, and it can make you seem more friendly and approachable. ____17____ , smile, and add a personalized hello to break the ice with your coworkers. Use general conversation starters. Talk about the weather or something you notice in the room. This gives the conversation a nice starting point with whoever you're talking with. ● Any casual small talk is fine — the most important thing is to engage with the people around you. ● Remember to give people time to talk. ____18____ . If you’ve been doing most of the talking, pause so that your coworker can get a word in or share their opinion. ●____19____. If you notice a natural stopping point in the conversation, politely excuse yourself from the conversation and leave your coworker with an invitation to talk again soon. Respect your coworkers’ boundaries. ____20____. Everyone has their limits on how much they want to socialize. Read your coworkers’ body language to understand their boundaries, and respectfully give them the space they need. A. Keep a certain distance B. Make direct eye contact C. End conversations on a good note D. A good conversation is about taking turns E. It will be a disaster to get too close to anyone F. It can be a little tense to socialize with colleagues, though G. Not everyone wants to be best friends with their coworkers 【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述和同事社交的重要性，以及如何与同事进行良好的社交。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Being friendly and social with your coworkers is a big part of most jobs. ”（与同事友好相处是大多数工作的重要组成部分。）和下文“as you may not know them as well as close friends. ”（因为你可能不像亲密朋友那样了解他们。）推知，空处陈述和同事进行社交的难处。F项 “然而，和同事社交可能有点紧张”符合题意。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Even if you’re a little nervous, it only takes a few seconds, and it can make you seem more friendly and approachable.”（即使你有点紧张，也只需要几秒钟，这会让你看起来更友好、更平易近人。）和下文“smile, and add a personalized hello to break the ice with your coworkers.”（微笑，加上个性化地打个招呼，打破和同事之间的冷场。）可知，上下文讲述了如何和同事打招呼。由此推知，空处补充陈述为了表达自己的真诚和友好，在与同事打招呼时还应该有眼神交流。B项“进行直接的眼神交流”符合题意。故选B。 【18题详解】 根据本段的建议“Remember to give people time to talk.”（记得要给别人讲话的时间。）和下文“If you’ve been doing most of the talking, pause so that your coworker can get a word in or share their opinion.”（如果大部分时间都是你在说话，暂停一下，让你的同事插句话或分享他们的观点。） 可知，一个好的对话是双方都要发表自己的看法，而不是一个人一直说。D项“好的对话是轮流进行的”符合题意。故选D。 【19题详解】 空处为该部分主旨句。根据下文“If you notice a natural stopping point in the conversation, politely excuse yourself from the conversation and leave your coworker with an invitation to talk again soon.（如果你发现谈话中有一个自然的停顿，礼貌地为自己找个借口退出谈话，并邀请你的同事尽快再次交谈。） ”可知，此处建议我们找一个好的时机结束自己的谈话。C项“以一种良好的方式结束谈话”符合题意。故选C。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Respect your coworker, boundaries.（尊重你同事的底线。）”和下文“Everyone has their limits on how much they want to socialize.（每个人想要社交的程度都是有限的。）”可知，我们要尊重同事，每个人想要社交程度是不一样的。由此可知，并非每个人都想和同事成为好朋友，有的只想保持同事关系。G项 “并非每个人都想和同事成为最好的朋友”符合题意。故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Ma Jun is the youngest winner of this year’s Junma Awards for Ethnic Literature. He is not only talented but ____21____ and has overcome many difficulties in his life. At birth, Ma’s parents noticed something ____22____ — his legs were weak, and he couldn’t move or ____23____ without help. His health condition kept him away from other children. When they ran and played, Ma could only sit on the stone steps, ____24____ in sadness. In 2016, he passed his college entrance exams. However, his family’s ____25____ circumstances and his health conditions forced him to make a (n) ____26____ decision. He chose not to sign up for university. He had ____27____ to experience university life but he found himself confined (受限于) to bed, feeling ____28____ in the darkest hours. The turning point came when a friend gave him a book, Wo Yu Ditan by Shi Tiesheng. At first, Ma had no interest in the book — he had ____29____ passion for everything. But one word on the cover caught his eye: “wheelchair”. He thought this writer might have encountered the same situation as him, so he ____30____ the book. As he read, Ma suddenly felt ____31____ growing in his heart. Shi’s determination inspired Ma ____32____. He was struck by the realization that someone with similar ____33____ could find meaning and joy in life. He started to think about following Shi’s spirit. He could gather the ____34____ to do something meaningful, like ____35____, instead of staying in bed letting life pass him by. 21. A. determined B. generous C. imaginative D. curious 22. A. regretful B. ridiculous C. unusual D. valuable 23. A. stand B. sleep C. read D. play 24. A. studying B. listening C. dreaming D. watching 25. A. typical B. financial C. crucial D. common 26. A. urgent B. random C. difficult D. sudden 27. A. declined B. regretted C. pretended D. longed 28. A. alarmed B. desperate C. embarrassed D. nervous 29. A. urged B. lost C. committed D. abandoned 30. A. bought B. submitted C. ruined D. opened 31. A. trust B. anxiety C. hope D. pain 32. A. dramatically B. recently C. respectively D. regularly 33. A. struggles B. appearance C. families D. education 34. A. solution B. courage C. memory D. feedback 35. A. singing B. helping C. writing D. walking 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了最年轻的骏马奖得主马骏克服身体残疾与生活困境，最终通过文学找到人生意义的励志故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：马骏不仅是天才，而且有决心，在生活中克服了许多困难。A. determined有决心的；B. generous慷慨的；C. imaginative富有想象力的；D. curious好奇的。根据下文的“has overcome many difficulties in his life”可知，此处表示有决心。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：马骏出生时，他的父母注意到一些不寻常的事情——他的腿力量很弱，没有帮助就无法移动或站立。A. regretful遗憾的；B. ridiculous可笑的；C. unusual不寻常的；D. valuable有价值的。根据下文的“his legs were weak, and he couldn’t move”可知，此处表示不寻常的事情。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：马骏出生时，他的父母注意到一些不寻常的事情——他的腿力量很弱，没有帮助就无法移动或站立。A. stand站立；B. sleep睡觉；C. read阅读；D. play玩耍。根据上文的“his legs were weak”可知，此处表示无法站立。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：当其他孩子奔跑玩耍时，马骏只能坐在石阶上，看着他们，沉浸在悲伤中。A. studying学习；B. listening倾听；C. dreaming梦想、憧憬；D. watching观看。根据上文的“Ma could only sit on the stone steps”可知，此处表示看着其他孩子玩耍。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，他家的经济状况和健康状况迫使他做出了一个艰难的决定。A. typical典型的；B. financial经济的；C. crucial关键的；D. common普通的。根据表示转折的副词however和下文的“forced him to make a(n) ____ decision. He chose not to sign up for university.”可知他放弃上大学，说明他家经济条件不好。 【26题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，他家的经济状况和健康状况迫使他做出了一个艰难的决定。A. urgent紧急的；B. random随机的；C. difficult艰难的；D. sudden突然的。根据下文的“He chose not to sign up for university.”可知，作出放弃上大学的决定肯定是艰难的。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：他曾渴望体验大学生活，但他发现自己被困在床上，在最黑暗的时刻感到绝望。A. declined拒绝；B. regretted后悔；C. pretended假装；D. longed渴望。根据下文的“to experience university life”和转折连词but可知前后是转折关系，由于他身体状况不能去上大学，所以应是渴望上大学。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他曾渴望体验大学生活，但他发现自己被困在床上，在最黑暗的时刻感到绝望。A. alarmed担忧的；B. desperate绝望的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. nervous紧张的。根据上文的“he found himself confined (受限于) to bed”和“in the darkest hours”可知由于身健康状况不能去上大学，所以应是绝望的。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：起初，马骏对这本书没有兴趣——他对任何事情都失去了热情。A. urged敦促；B. lost失去；C. committed承诺；D. abandoned放弃。根据上文的“he had no interest in the book”可知他对这本书不感兴趣及上文身体状况放弃上大学，可推测他对很多事情都失去了热情。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：他想这位作家可能遇到过和他一样的情况，所以他打开了这本书。A. bought购买；B.submitted提交；C. ruined破坏；D. opened打开。根据下文的“As he read”可知，此处表示打开了书。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：当他阅读时，马骏突然感到希望在他心中生长。A. trust信任；B. anxiety焦虑；C. hope希望；D. pain痛苦。根据下文的“Shi’s determination inspired Ma”可知，马俊受到激励，所以，内心肯定是有了希望。 【32题详解】 考查副词。句意：史铁生的决心极大地激励了马骏。A. dramatically显著地，极大地；B. recently最近；C. respectively各自地；D. regularly定期地。根据下一句“He was struck by the realization that someone with similar ____ could find meaning and joy in life.”和下文他开始做一些有意义的事情可知，史铁生的决心极大地激励了马骏。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：他被一个事实打动了：有人有着类似的困境，却能在生活中找到意义和乐趣。A. struggles难事；困境；B. appearance外貌；C. families家庭；D. education教育。根据空格前的“similar”可知，此处表示和他类似的困境。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：他可以鼓起勇气去做一些有意义的事情，比如写作，而不是躺在床上让生活从他身边溜走。A. solution解决办法；B. courage勇气；C. memory记忆；D. feedback反馈。根据下文的“do something meaningful”可知，此处表示他鼓起勇气。 【35题详解】 考查动名词。句意：他可以鼓起勇气去做一些有意义的事情，比如写作，而不是躺在床上让生活从他身边溜走。A. singing唱歌；B. helping帮助；C. writing写作；D. walking走路。根据上文的“do something meaningful”和第一段的“Ma Jun is the youngest winner of this year’s Junma Awards for Ethnic Literature.”可知，此处表示写作。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated its list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species ____36____ the previous total of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, ____37____ (include) 82 species of protected wildlife. ____38____ number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level ____39____ (national) protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. Additionally, the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the ____40____ (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) ____41____ adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records ____42____ (remove) from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, ____43____ (increase) the total number of bird species from 232 to 281. First ____44____ (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, covering the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, ____45____ birds breed and nest. The reserve is the earliest of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO. 【答案】36. to 37. includes 38. The 39. nationally 40. revision 41. and 42. were removed 43. increasing 44. founded 45. where 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了青海湖自然保护区生物多样性保护工作的最新进展，展示中国在生态保护方面的持续努力与成效。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：据新华社报道，中国西北部青海省的青海湖国家级自然保护区更新了其保护野生动物名录，在原有的72种基础上增加了10种。add...to...是固定搭配，意为“把……添加到……”，此处表示将10个新物种加入到原有的72种保护野生动物名录中，所以填介词to。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这份由专家修订的更新名录包含82种保护野生动物。空格处是谓语动词，句子描述的是客观事实，用一般现在时；主语The updated list是单数形式，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式includes。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：国家一级保护动物的数量从19种增加到22种。the number of...是固定短语，意为“……的数量”，作主语时谓语动词用单数；a number of...表示“许多”，作主语时谓语动词用复数。此处指“国家一级保护动物的数量”，所以用定冠词The，注意句首单词首字母大写。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：同时，国家二级保护动物的数量从53种增加到60种。空格处修饰形容词protected，需要用副词形式；national是形容词，其副词形式是nationally，表示“全国性地；国家层面地”。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：据报道，野生动物名录的修订重点是优化和调整鸟类名录。空格处作主语，且前面有定冠词the，需要用名词形式；revise是动词，其名词形式是revision，表示“修订；修改”。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：据报道，野生动物名录的修订重点是优化和调整鸟类名录。空格前的optimizing和空格后的adjusting是并列关系，所以用连词and连接。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：那些记录不明确的物种被从原始清单中剔除，而近年来监测到的新物种则被纳入其中，从而使鸟类物种的总数从 232 种增加到了 281 种。空格处是谓语动词，主语Species与谓语动词remove之间是被动关系，且句子描述的是过去发生的动作，所以用一般过去时的被动语态，结构为“was/were+过去分词”；species单复数同形，根据语境此处表示复数概念，所以填were removed。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：那些记录不明确的物种被从原始清单中剔除，而近年来监测到的新物种则被纳入其中，从而使鸟类物种的总数从 232 种增加到了 281 种。空格处作结果状语，动词increase与上文的内容之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词increasing。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：青海湖国家级自然保护区始建于 1975 年，位于青藏高原的东北部，涵盖了青海湖的整个水域以及岛屿、海滩和湿地，这里是鸟类繁衍和筑巢的场所。空格处作状语，句子的主语the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve与动词found之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词founded作状语。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句关系副词。句意：青海湖国家级自然保护区始建于 1975 年，位于青藏高原的东北部，涵盖了青海湖的整个水域以及岛屿、海滩和湿地，这里是鸟类繁衍和筑巢的场所。空格处引导定语从句，先行词是the islands, beaches and wetlands，关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where。 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在教学楼随意玩球的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：(1)介绍具体情况；(2)呼吁文明活动。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Say No to Playing Balls in Teaching Buildings Good morning, everyone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 【答案】One possible version: Say No to Playing Balls in Teaching Buildings Good morning, everyone! Recently, I have noticed an uncivilized phenomenon that some classmates are playing balls casually in our teaching buildings. During breaks, they often chase and kick balls in narrow corridors, with balls often bumping into doors, windows or even someone nearby. Such behavior is both disruptive and potentially dangerous. It not only makes the corridors messy but also poses safety risks and may lead to damage to school facilities. Playing balls is fun, but we should choose the playground instead. I appeal to everyone to stop playing balls in our teaching buildings. It’s our shared responsibility to respect others and care for our campus. Together, let’s keep our teaching buildings safe and orderly. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生针对部分同学在教学楼随意玩球的现象，写一篇一分钟演讲稿，介绍具体情况并呼吁文明活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 随意地：casually → randomly 走廊：corridor → passage 导致：lead to → result in 安全：safe → secure 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Such behavior is both disruptive and potentially dangerous. It not only makes the corridors messy but also poses safety risks and may lead to damage to school facilities. 拓展句：Such behavior is both disruptive and potentially dangerous, which not only makes the corridors messy but also poses safety risks and may lead to damage to school facilities. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Recently, I have noticed an uncivilized phenomenon that some classmates are playing balls casually in our teaching buildings.（运用了that引导的同位语从句） 【高分句型2】It not only makes the corridors messy but also poses safety risks and may lead to damage to school facilities.（运用了“not only...but also...”并列结构） 第二节 （满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Billy, a fourth-grade student at a primary school in Florida, was bullied (欺负) for his DIY hand-drawn logo of the University of Tennessee(the UT), but this made students of the UT act in support and the UT even turned his drawing into an official T-shirt. It all started at “College Colours Day” on August 30. On that day, the primary school students were invited to wear their favourite university’s football team’s colours. Billy, wore an orange T-shirt representing his favourite university, the UT. He took it one step further to draw his own UT logo with pen and paper and put it to his T-shirt. Billy excitedly showed his T-shirt to Laura, a fourth-grade teacher at the school. She was greatly impressed and praised him for his wonderful idea. But after lunch, Billy came back to Laura’s office, crying. Billy was upset and hurt because some girls at the lunch table had made fun of the hand-drawn logo on his T-shirt. Laura knew sometimes kids could say really cruel words. She knew although the logo was not well-drawn and of course not the most beautiful, Billy had tried his best to use the resources he had available to him to take part in College Colours Day in his own way. In an effort to cheer him up, Laura wrote in a post on Facebook, a popular social media website, on Wednesday that one of her students was “SO EXCITED” to show her his orange T-shirt pinned with a hand-drawn “UT” logo, but was made fun of. Laura wrote that she was planning to buy him an official UT T-shirt to make it a little extra special for Billy and ended the post by asking if any of her Facebook friends had any connections to the UT. What happened next made her shocked. Her post spread rapidly on Facebook. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 By the next day, it had been liked and shared thousands of times by students of the UT. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When receiving and opening the surprise box, Billy couldn't believe his eyes. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: By the next day, it had been liked and shared thousands of times by students of the UT. Many shared supportive comments and their personal stories. Many more offered suggestions and solutions to help. The news finally attracted the attention of the university itself. It responded by announcing that it appreciated the creativity of Billy’s hand-drawn logo and would turn it into an actual T-shirt, promising to donate all the money from its sales to an anti-bullying organization. The university also decided to give Billy a surprise by sending him a box of UT souvenirs, including T-shirts, hats, notes from school officials and a football signed by the head coach, along with items like notebooks for Billy’s classmates. When receiving and opening the surprise box, Billy couldn’t believe his eyes. Tears welling up in his eyes, he held the things close to his chest, too moved to say anything. He quickly put on a T-shirt with the special logo and a hat and then generously distributed the gifts to his classmates, with everyone cheering and applauding. It was truly amazing to witness such a heart-warming scene. Later, the girls who had mocked him apologized and expressed admiration for his creativity and courage. In her follow-up post, Laura expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to this positive experience for Billy. Billy was also grateful for receiving widespread support and proud of inspiring and touching the lives of so many people. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了佛罗里达州一所小学四年级学生比利在“大学色彩日”穿着印有自己手绘田纳西大学标志的橙色T恤，却遭到同学嘲笑。老师劳拉在安慰比利时，在Facebook上发布帖子，希望能为比利买一件田纳西大学的官方T恤。没想到帖子迅速传播，最终不仅为比利实现了愿望，田纳西大学还将比利的手绘标志制成官方T恤，这一事件展现了学校、师生以及社会各界对年轻人创意和梦想的积极支持与鼓励 。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“到了第二天，田纳西大学的学生们对比利老师劳拉所发帖子点赞并分享了数千次。”可知，第一段可描写帖子引发的广泛影响以及学校给比利送去了一盒田纳西大学的纪念品。 ②由第二段首句内容“当比利收到并打开这个装满惊喜的盒子时，他简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。”可知，第二段可描写比利收到礼物时的感受，分发礼物的温馨场面以及经过这件事的感悟。 2.续写线索：引发网友讨论——学校回应——送给比利惊喜——感动——分发礼物——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①帮助：help/assist ②吸引注意力：attract the attention of/draw the attention of ③把……变成……：turn…into…/transform…into… ④决定做某事：decide to do/determine to do 情绪类 ①令人惊讶的：amazing/astonishing ②感谢：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1] Tears welling up in his eyes, he held the things close to his chest, too moved to say anything.（运用了独立主格结构） [高分句型2] Later, the girls who had mocked him apologized and expressed admiration for his creativity and courage.（运用了who引导定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025 — 2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How did the man injure his ankle yesterday? A. He ran too much. B. He slipped over on the ice. C. He fell on the office stairs. 2. What is the man’s feeling now? A. Anxiety. B. Pleasure. C. Confidence. 3. When does the woman mostly eat fast food? A. On long road trips. B. During overtime work. C. While traveling by plane. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She thought Nick wasn’t focused enough. B. She didn’t understand Nick’s explanation. C. She misunderstood Nick’s facial expression. 5. Who will hold a wedding next month? A. Lily. B. Terry. C. Daniel. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What class will the woman have first? A. Language class. B. Math class. C. P. E. class. 7. When will the speakers talk about their projects? A. Next class break. B. After school. C. During lunch. 听第7段录音，回答第8至9题。 8. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Seller and buyer. C. Homeowner and potential renter. 9. Why does the man mention the plants? A. He’ll buy his friend the same ones. B. He’s never seen them in an apartment. C. He wants instructions for caring for them. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Where will the speakers go? A. A mountain. B. A beach. C. A farm. 11. What is Gail’s main purpose for the trip? A. To explore a new place. B. To observe planets. C. To go camping. 12. What do the speakers still need to get? A. A tent. B. A vehicle. C. A telescope. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the man’s office. B. At the woman’s home. C. In a company’s showroom. 14. Why did the woman decide to set up the solar energy system at first? A. To save on energy bills. B. To protect the environment. C. To prepare her home for selling. 15. How did the woman first get the idea of the solar energy system? A. From a friend. B. From a research report. C. From an advertisement. 16. When will the woman most likely earn her investment back? A. In six years. B. In eight years. C. In ten years. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To educate youth on self-growth. B. To recommend a new book. C. To run employee training. 18. What does the speaker believe about emotional intelligence? A. It focuses on solving career problems. B. It links personal growth to a better world. C. It helps improve communication skills. 19. What was previously the speaker’s biggest issue? A. Being dishonest. B. Avoiding responsibility. C. Refusing to ask for help. 20. What will the listeners probably do next? A. Read a book. B. Start a group exercise. C. Listen to some stories. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Popular School Clubs to Explore Asian Awareness Club As a member of the Asian Awareness club, you’ll explore Asian cultures, celebrations, and issues and develop ways to effectively teach them to others in your school and broader communities. Depending on where you live, you may participate in and/or help organize city-wide events that celebrate and teach Asian culture. Environmental Club If you’re passionate about preserving the environment, think about joining your school’s environmental club. Depending on your high school’s location and the club’s specific missions, your time could be spent in a wide variety of ways. You could spend time picking up trash in the community, volunteering at bigger environmental organizations in your city, or even organizing protests and marches, among other things. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity works to make sure that everyone has stable shelter. The organization does everything from building homes to providing financial education to community members. Most high schools and colleges in the United States have a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter that you can join if you’re passionate about helping to solve issues around housing. Key Club Key Club is a giant, multinational charity and volunteer organization. By joining your high school’s Key Club, you’ll find yourself participating in many activities that benefit your local community, including things like park cleanups, clothing drives, and food drives. If you stick with the club, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meetings, plan projects, and run for leadership positions at the club, district, and international levels. 1. What activity might a member of the Environmental Club engage in? A. Teaching Asian culture. B. Building homes for the needy. C. Collecting rubbish in the community. D. Leading meetings and projects. 2. What does Habitat for Humanity aim to ensure for everyone? A. Stable shelter. B. Cultural awareness. C. Financial education. D. Leadership opportunities. 3. What do the four clubs have in common? A. They involve community engagement. B. They require professional experience. C. They focus on academic competitions. D. They are mainly suitable for college students. B Gratitude (感激) is powerful. I know this isn’t the first time you’ve been encouraged to explore the word with a promise that gratitude will enhance your life, but when we hear something often, it can seem antique. In a world where we’ re constantly looking for what’s next, gratitude practices seem old-fashioned. But, we know practicing gratitude can have benefits. One of my favourite ways to show gratitude is to remember my life motto: Always try to help others as much as you can. In my experience, this means you have to believe that everyone can achieve their dreams and that if you help a colleague succeed, you succeed too. This means that success isn’t about stepping on others to get to the top; it’s about working together as a community. It also means that we can be grateful for what we have, without feeling jealous. Recently, I’ve been inspired by a scholar, Sanai Graden, who went viral for listening to someone in need. She ended up raising money to help the homeless man. “I just treat people how I want to be treated,” Graden says. “I made my decision based on the fact that it would not only affect me, but also the people around me.” That’s a key part of gratitude, and something Graden says she centers in her career. “I don’t want to be the type of person who just gets by. I want to be the person who is making contributions and helping others through the way. I’m not only going to win, but I’m taking people with me to win as well.” Before I started regularly practising gratitude, I thought it meant being happy with what I have and not complaining. This is mostly true. But now I think that being grateful also includes how we approach every part of our lives, and how we use it to help us grow. 4. Which statement will the author probably agree with? A. Gratitude practices are old-fashioned. B. Opponents can prevent us from succeeding. C. Supporting others is a way of expressing gratitude. D. Success means helping others realize their dreams. 5. Why is Sanai Graden mentioned in the text? A. To illustrate why people help the homeless. B. To make a comparison with other people’s ideas. C. To explain how to become a celebrity overnight. D. To be used as an example of practicing gratitude. 6. What does Sanai Graden focus on in her career? A. Staying alive. B. Being a helper. C. Being a leader. D. Getting the win. 7. What might be the most suitable title for the text? A. Getting to the Top to Get Success. B. Gratitude: Being Content with Life. C. The Power of Gratitude in Action. D. Success: Affecting Others Around You. C When making decisions, most people view cost as an important consideration. While price is undoubtedly important, what about some hidden costs that also come into play? For example, what are the long—term effects of your decision? Have you considered how your decision impacts your relationships? Simply put, hidden costs may be invisible to the naked eye, but they're very visible (可见的) to your wallet. Ignoring these factors can cost you a lot. Consider a scene where a manager cuts costs by asking some workers to leave. While this move reduces salary expenses, how will it impact the morale (士气) and loyalty of the remaining employees? Similarly, imagine somebody spending hours surfing the web, lost in searching for cheaper things. The question is whether the savings equal the spent time. If cost is your only consideration, you'll pay the price. Price Isn't the Only Cost! Furthermore, even if cost is the only factor in your decision—making, all of the “true costs” should be considered. For example, if you're thinking about buying new technology the equipment cost is only part of the price. People will need training, the software may need customization, and you'll probably lose productivity until people get up to speed. Those are real costs too. In addition, even when price is the main consideration, it's important to tell the difference between price and value. For example, when you're investing in a high—quality product from a famous organization, compare maintenance (保养) and repair costs with its competitors, assess the product life span, and hear what existing customers have to say. As the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” Always keep in mind that every time you say “yes” to one thing, you're certainly saying “no” to another. So, in decision—making, always consider invisible costs. This ensures you're aiming for the best solution rather than a good one. After all, choices are easy. The tough part is living with them. 8. What does the underlined phrase “come into play” in paragraph I mean? A. Come into sight. B. Play a part. C. Come into use. D. Play around. 9. What may be the hidden cost of firing workers? A. Reducing salary expenses. B. Cutting costs of the company. C. Doing wonders for the workers' morale. D. Discouraging the remaining workers. 10. How is the passage mainly developed? A. By giving examples. B. By listing figures. C. By using space order. D. By explaining concepts. 11. What can we learn from this passage? A. You get what you pay for. B. Price is the main consideration. C. Considering the best solution is easy. D. Be thoughtful when making decisions. D A large U.S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers. The research, led by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, observed a reduced risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, and other causes, though no clear link was found with cancer-related deaths. The study followed 400,000 adults aged 50-71 over 13 years. Participants reported their coffee habits once at the start of the study. Results showed that those who drank three or more cups daily had about a 10% lower risk of death than non-drinkers. This association remained even after adjusting for factors like smoking and diet. However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan. “Coffee is widely consumed, but its health effects have been debated,” said Dr. Neal Freedman, lead author of the study. “While we can’t confirm coffee causes a longer life, these results strongly indicate it isn’t harmful and might even be beneficial.” Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e.g. antioxidants — might play a role. Coffee contains over 1,000 chemicals, many of which could influence health. Of course, the study has limitations. Coffee intake was self-reported only once, and preparation methods were not analyzed. Differences in brewing might affect the health properties of coffee. Additionally, while coffee was linked to lower overall death risk, men who drank large amounts showed a slight increase in cancer deaths, though this was not strongly conclusive. Experts emphasize that lifestyle factors matter. Coffee drinkers may have shared other healthy habits. “This doesn’t mean everyone should start drinking coffee,” said Freedman. “But it offers reassurance that moderate consumption is likely safe.” Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body. 12. What on earth plays a crucial role in coffee drinkers’ living longer? A. The type of caffeine (regular or decaf). B. The brewing methods used in the study. C. Coffee drinkers’ healthier life habits. D. Antioxidants and other compounds in coffee. 13. What can we learn from the study on coffee drinking? A. The Study confirms coffee directly extends lifespan. B. More studies are still needed to confirm the finding. C. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of cancer-related deaths. D. The study conducted nationwide covered all age groups. 14. What attitude should we take towards the research findings? A. Largely dismissive. B. Completely convinced. C. Uncritically enthusiastic. D. Cautiously optimistic. 15. Which of the following could be the best title for the article? A. Coffee Linked to Lower Death Risk B. Coffee Can Extend Lifespan Directly C. Decaf Coffee Has Been Proved Healthier D. New Study Confirms Coffee Cures Illnesses 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Simple Ways to Improve Your Social Skills Being friendly and social with your coworkers is a big part of most jobs. ____16____ , as you may not know them as well as close friends. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to improve your social skills at work. Greet everyone with a smile. Try smiling at your coworkers and greeting them each day when you get to work. Even if you’re a little nervous, it only takes a few seconds, and it can make you seem more friendly and approachable. ____17____ , smile, and add a personalized hello to break the ice with your coworkers. Use general conversation starters. Talk about the weather or something you notice in the room. This gives the conversation a nice starting point with whoever you're talking with. ● Any casual small talk is fine — the most important thing is to engage with the people around you. ● Remember to give people time to talk. ____18____ . If you’ve been doing most of the talking, pause so that your coworker can get a word in or share their opinion. ●____19____. If you notice a natural stopping point in the conversation, politely excuse yourself from the conversation and leave your coworker with an invitation to talk again soon. Respect your coworkers’ boundaries. ____20____. Everyone has their limits on how much they want to socialize. Read your coworkers’ body language to understand their boundaries, and respectfully give them the space they need. A. Keep a certain distance B. Make direct eye contact C. End conversations on a good note D. A good conversation is about taking turns E. It will be a disaster to get too close to anyone F. It can be a little tense to socialize with colleagues, though G. Not everyone wants to be best friends with their coworkers 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Ma Jun is the youngest winner of this year’s Junma Awards for Ethnic Literature. He is not only talented but ____21____ and has overcome many difficulties in his life. At birth, Ma’s parents noticed something ____22____ — his legs were weak, and he couldn’t move or ____23____ without help. His health condition kept him away from other children. When they ran and played, Ma could only sit on the stone steps, ____24____ in sadness. In 2016, he passed his college entrance exams. However, his family’s ____25____ circumstances and his health conditions forced him to make a (n) ____26____ decision. He chose not to sign up for university. He had ____27____ to experience university life but he found himself confined (受限于) to bed, feeling ____28____ in the darkest hours. The turning point came when a friend gave him a book, Wo Yu Ditan by Shi Tiesheng. At first, Ma had no interest in the book — he had ____29____ passion for everything. But one word on the cover caught his eye: “wheelchair”. He thought this writer might have encountered the same situation as him, so he ____30____ the book. As he read, Ma suddenly felt ____31____ growing in his heart. Shi’s determination inspired Ma ____32____. He was struck by the realization that someone with similar ____33____ could find meaning and joy in life. He started to think about following Shi’s spirit. He could gather the ____34____ to do something meaningful, like ____35____, instead of staying in bed letting life pass him by. 21. A. determined B. generous C. imaginative D. curious 22. A. regretful B. ridiculous C. unusual D. valuable 23. A. stand B. sleep C. read D. play 24. A. studying B. listening C. dreaming D. watching 25. A. typical B. financial C. crucial D. common 26. A. urgent B. random C. difficult D. sudden 27. A. declined B. regretted C. pretended D. longed 28. A. alarmed B. desperate C. embarrassed D. nervous 29. A. urged B. lost C. committed D. abandoned 30. A. bought B. submitted C. ruined D. opened 31. A. trust B. anxiety C. hope D. pain 32. A. dramatically B. recently C. respectively D. regularly 33. A. struggles B. appearance C. families D. education 34. A. solution B. courage C. memory D. feedback 35. A. singing B. helping C. writing D. walking 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated its list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species ____36____ the previous total of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, ____37____ (include) 82 species of protected wildlife. ____38____ number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level ____39____ (national) protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. Additionally, the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the ____40____ (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) ____41____ adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records ____42____ (remove) from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, ____43____ (increase) the total number of bird species from 232 to 281. First ____44____ (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, covering the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, ____45____ birds breed and nest. The reserve is the earliest of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在教学楼随意玩球的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：(1)介绍具体情况；(2)呼吁文明活动。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Say No to Playing Balls in Teaching Buildings Good morning, everyone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 第二节 （满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Billy, a fourth-grade student at a primary school in Florida, was bullied (欺负) for his DIY hand-drawn logo of the University of Tennessee(the UT), but this made students of the UT act in support and the UT even turned his drawing into an official T-shirt. It all started at “College Colours Day” on August 30. On that day, the primary school students were invited to wear their favourite university’s football team’s colours. Billy, wore an orange T-shirt representing his favourite university, the UT. He took it one step further to draw his own UT logo with pen and paper and put it to his T-shirt. Billy excitedly showed his T-shirt to Laura, a fourth-grade teacher at the school. She was greatly impressed and praised him for his wonderful idea. But after lunch, Billy came back to Laura’s office, crying. Billy was upset and hurt because some girls at the lunch table had made fun of the hand-drawn logo on his T-shirt. Laura knew sometimes kids could say really cruel words. She knew although the logo was not well-drawn and of course not the most beautiful, Billy had tried his best to use the resources he had available to him to take part in College Colours Day in his own way. In an effort to cheer him up, Laura wrote in a post on Facebook, a popular social media website, on Wednesday that one of her students was “SO EXCITED” to show her his orange T-shirt pinned with a hand-drawn “UT” logo, but was made fun of. Laura wrote that she was planning to buy him an official UT T-shirt to make it a little extra special for Billy and ended the post by asking if any of her Facebook friends had any connections to the UT. What happened next made her shocked. Her post spread rapidly on Facebook. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 By the next day, it had been liked and shared thousands of times by students of the UT. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When receiving and opening the surprise box, Billy couldn't believe his eyes. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $