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苏大附中2025-2026学年第二学期期中诊断 高二年级英语试卷 (考试时间: 120分钟 总分150分) 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5 小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What will the man probably do this weekend? A. Sit an exam. B. Take a hike. C. Have a swim. 2. Why does the man want to go to the library? A. To avoid the noise. B. To meet a friend. C. To renew some books. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. Fixing the drawer. B. Preparing the dinner. C. Organizing the kitchen. 4. What does the woman care about most when choosing a flight? A. Departure time. B. Ticket price. C. In-flight service. 5. What is the woman doing? A. Seeking fitness advice. B. Promoting a product. C. Collecting sales data. 第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Why does the woman have to go to the police station? A. To pay the ticket. B. To report an accident. C. To present her license. 7. At what speed was the man driving? A. 70km/h. B. 75km/h. C. 90km/h. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Who is getting married? A. Teresa. B. Emma. C. Steven. 9. Why does the man take the train? A. To have a family gathering. B. To plan an anniversary (周年纪念日). C. To attend a wedding. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. A couple. C. Father and daughter. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the man want a new phone? A. His colleagues (同事) persuade him. B. His old phone embarrasses him. C. His credit card offers a discount. 12. What happened to Sally? A. She owed much money. B. She lost her job last year. C. She had her phone stolen. 13. What does the man mean in the end? A. He sticks to his plan. B. He changes his mind. C. He feels sorry for Sally. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the woman? A. A program advisor. B. A community volunteer. C. A college applicant. 15. Why does the man drop the library program? A. He hates reading events. B. He doubts his ability. C. He has experienced it before. 16. What can we know about the environmental project? A. It involves hands-on work. B. It has low entry requirements. C. It is less demanding. 17. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end? A. Perfect his paper. B. Consider his schoolwork. C. Clarify his priorities. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What can we know about Ada? A. She receives little education. B. She is a professional IT engineer. C. She teaches local languages in Mali. 19. What makes Lenali different from other apps? A. It helps users through visual guides. B. It improves profiles (形象) for users. C. It saves users from typing. 20. What is Sidibe’s expectation for Lenali? A. To bridge digital gap for more. B. To reach 200,000 users in a year. C. To teach more traders to read and write. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15个小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A NPR Student Podcast Challenge Podcasts (播客) come in all shapes and sizes. Some podcasts are long. Others may be less than 10 minutes. Some podcasts are about news. Others may be educational. Interested? Here’s what you need to know about an entry to NPR Student Podcast Challenge! For the Challenge, you can create your podcast entry on any topic. But overall, we are looking for a story about your school or community or the big change you want to make in your future. You are also encouraged to explain something that kids understand and grown-ups don’t or show us both sides of a debate about an important issue. Guidelines to remember The contest is open to teachers with students in grades four through twelve. Podcasts must be between three and eight minutes long. Entries can include original music. Students may work with a class or an extracurricular (课外的) group to make their podcasts. The submission period runs from Jan. 6, 2026, to May 2, 2026. Our judges will use the following criteria to narrow down and choose the winners in our three age groups — 4th grade, middle (5th grade through 8th grade) and high school (9th grade through 12th grade). Judging Criteria Criteria Percentage Evaluation Focus Information & Structure 40% ·Fascinating and informative account (10%) ·Clear and engaging logic (20%) ·Tight and focused editing (10%) Personality & Creativity 40% ·Reflection of your unique class and community (12%) ·Engaging personality and conversational tone (15%) ·Ability to bring out laughter, thought, or other feelings (13%) Production Quality 20% Priority of serious effort over advanced equipment 1. Which topic is probably welcomed by the Challenge? A. Problems of grown-ups. B. Recent events on campus. C. Reactions to global changes. D. Choices of debate subjects. 2. What is a guideline for an entry to the Challenge? A. Background music is necessary. B. It must be eight minutes long. C. It should be submitted over the summer. D. Individual work is optional. 3. Which evaluation focus accounts for the highest percentage? A. Local character. B. Logical flow. C. Technical equipment. D. Emotional impact. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍美国国家公共电台学生播客挑战赛的参赛要求、主题方向及评审标准。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But overall, we are looking for a story about your school or community or the big change you want to make in your future. (但总的来说，我们希望看到的是关于你的学校或社区，或是你希望在未来做出的重大改变的故事。)”可知，和校园相关的主题会受到挑战赛的欢迎。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Guidelines to remember部分中的“Students may work with a class or an extracurricular (课外的) group to make their podcasts. (学生可以与班级或课外小组合作制作播客。)”可知，学生既可以组队参赛，也可以选择独立制作，个人参赛是被允许的。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Judging Criteria表格中的信息“Clear and engaging logic (20%) (清晰且引人入胜的逻辑占比20%)”，对比其他评审维度占比：内容与信息10%、剪辑10%、班级社区特色12%、风格语调15%、情感共鸣13%、制作质量20%（侧重努力程度而非设备），其中清晰且引人入胜的逻辑对应的占比在单个细分项中最高。故选B项。 B It’s a familiar tale these days: A Canadian quits their exhausting day job to pursue a dream, like opening a coffee shop, and finds freedom and joy. My story is similar, with a twist. It begins in 2016, during the last semester of my philosophy undergraduate, when I decided to become a writer after being inspired by modern and classic works I was reading. I earned a journalism master’s degree from New York University and worked at Toronto Life magazine. I had some success, interviewing important figures and even writing for The New York Times. But behind the scenes, I was constantly stressed and struggling to make rent. Then things changed. Last summer, a friend invited me to coach a small group of 11-year-old volleyball players. I always loved volleyball but had pushed it aside because I thought it couldn’t be a career. I jumped at the chance. Every morning, I trained the kids on passing, setting and serving. I had gone from interviewing people to playing volleyball with kids in the park. Surprisingly, I felt alive again. Volleyball reawakened a spirit of playfulness in me. I didn’t have to sit behind a computer all day. The parents paid me fairly and on time, and my work could not be replaced by artificial intelligence. So I went all in. I found gym space, started running my own clinics and created an organization called Super Volley. Things are going decently well so far. Like many small businesses, I’m at the mercy of a rising cost of living, a harsh economy and consumers who might devote their Saturdays to something else. But I’ll keep going because this volleyball thing rewards me in ways that go well beyond money or journalistic fame. 4. Why does the author mention “a familiar tale” at the beginning? A. To criticize people who give up stable jobs. B. To suggest that opening a coffee shop is a good idea. C. To introduce his own story of going after what he loves. D. To warn readers not to follow others’ dream blindly. 5. What was the problem with the author’s writing career? A. He didn’t have a chance to do meaningful work. B. He had no interest in interviewing public figures. C. He felt journalism was less serious than philosophy. D. He was under great pressure and financially troubled. 6. What is the advantage of the author’s new career according to paragraph 4? A. It allows him to make a large fortune. B. It cannot be replaced by technology. C. It offers more social opportunities. D. It brings him more fame and public attention. 7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. The author is still unsure if coaching can be a long-term career. B. The author is realistic and finds deep fulfillment in what he does. C. The author occasionally regrets leaving his previous writing career. D. The author is confident that his volleyball business will expand soon. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了作者曾从事新闻写作，压力大且经济拮据。后来转行担任少儿排球教练，重拾热爱，虽面临现实经营压力，却收获了远超名利的精神满足。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It’s a familiar tale these days: A Canadian quits their exhausting day job to pursue a dream, like opening a coffee shop, and finds freedom and joy. My story is similar, with a twist.( 如今这样的故事屡见不鲜：一位加拿大人辞去繁重的工作，去追求自己的梦想，比如开一家咖啡店，从而获得了自由和快乐。我的故事也是如此，但其中有个不同之处。)”可知，作者用大众熟悉的叙事作为引子，目的是引出自己放弃写作、追求自己热爱之事的经历。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I had some success, interviewing important figures and even writing for The New York Times. But behind the scenes, I was constantly stressed and struggling to make rent.( 我取得了一些成就，采访了重要人物，甚至还为《纽约时报》撰稿。但私下里，我总是压力重重，难以支付房租。)”可知，作者写作生涯面临的两大核心问题：精神压力和经济困境。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The parents paid me fairly and on time, and my work could not be replaced by artificial intelligence. So I went all in. I found gym space, started running my own clinics and created an organization called Super Volley.( 家长们支付的报酬合理且及时，而且我的工作无法被人工智能所取代。所以我就全力以赴了。我找到了健身场地，开办了自己的训练班，并创立了一个名为“超级排球”的组织。)”可知，作者的新职业的优势是它无法被技术所取代。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Things are going decently well so far. Like many small businesses, I’m at the mercy of a rising cost of living, a harsh economy and consumers who might devote their Saturdays to something else. But I’ll keep going because this volleyball thing rewards me in ways that go well beyond money or journalistic fame.( 目前一切进展得还算顺利。和许多小企业一样，我深受生活成本上涨、经济形势严峻以及消费者可能会把周六的时间花在其他事情上等因素的影响。但我还是会继续下去，因为这项排球事业给我带来的回报远不止金钱或新闻界的声誉。)”可推知，从最后一段可以得出作者既务实，又在新事业中获得了深刻的精神满足。 C Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.” Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood. Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof. 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To raise an issue. B. To describe a study. C. To explain the causes. D. To offer the solutions. 9. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A. Public approval. B. Unconditional love. C. Independent growth. D. Honest self-expression. 10. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3? A. The parent praises the child in public. B. The child tries to win others’ approval. C. The parent relies on the child for support. D. The child avoids setting any boundaries. 11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Distance ensures safety. B. Self-care is the final step. C. Healing requires parental effort. D. Support exists beyond the family. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍孔雀式育儿的定义、表现、对孩子的伤害以及孩子自我疗愈的方法。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. (许多孩子努力让父母骄傲。但在一些家庭里，孩子的成功总被“展示”。父母想得到别人的赞扬，孩子可能感觉自己像个表演者，而不是一个人。)”可知，第一段提出有些父母把孩子的成功当作炫耀资本这一问题，从而引出下文对孔雀式育儿的介绍。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. (“孔雀式育儿”一词源于“像孔雀一样骄傲”的说法。在这里，它指一种以自我为中心的育儿方式。孔雀式父母可能在公共场合炫耀“完美家庭”，但当孩子达不到高期望时，会在私下批评孩子。)”可知，孔雀式育儿主要关注获得公众的认可与赞扬。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically.(第三种是角色反转。一些父母无法给予适当的照顾和关注，甚至期望孩子在情感或身体上照顾他们。)”可知，角色反转指的是父母依赖孩子获得支持。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof.(毕竟，有很多地方可以找到温暖，并非所有温暖都来自父母的家中。)”可知，支持与温暖不只存在于家庭中。故选D项。 D Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect of long-term use on older adults’ brain. It has been suggested that this might lead to so-called “digital dementia” — that depending on digital technology throughout our life might harm cognitive (认知的) functioning in our later years. But new research indicates this view doesn’t appear to be true, at least for the “digital pioneer” generation who first routinely used smartphones, computers and the Internet — and who are now reaching the age when cognitive decline often starts to appear. In a paper published on Monday in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers analyzed 57 studies of digital technology use and cognitive function in more than 400,000 older adults across the world. They found that people in the “digital pioneer” generation who engaged more with digital technology did not have higher rates of cognitive decline. In fact, technology use was associated with lower rates of cognitive decline. One reason some researchers worried about “digital dementia” was previous research that linked television viewing, a passive activity, with negative outcomes such as an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症). “On the surface, most computer or smartphone screentime might seem similarly passive,” says the new paper’s co-author Michael Scullin, a neuroscience researcher at Baylor University. “But for this group of middle-aged and older adults, phones and computers have been used for mentally stimulating activities and for social connections, such as solving puzzles, engaging with the news, chatting with friends, or using reminders and alarms to help with daily activities.” “This study provides a strong challenge to the widespread fears about ‘digital dementia’ and highlights the potential of technology as a tool for cognitive enrichment,” says Chiara Scarampi, a neuroscientist at the University of Geneva, who was not involved with the study. “‘Digital dementia’ has always felt like a catchy but overstated concept to me,” she adds. “Cognitive offloading — using tools like reminders or GPS — is not harmful by nature. In fact, it can free up cognitive resources for more complex tasks.” 12. What do we know about the “digital pioneer” generation? A. They are addicted to digital technology. B. They start using digital tools at an old age. C. They are the first to use digital tools regularly. D. They start suffering from sharp cognitive decline. 13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The widespread use of digital tools. B. The analysis of the new research finding. C. The great complexity of mental activities. D. The implication of the previous research finding. 14. What is Scarampi’s attitude toward “digital dementia”? A. Approving. B. Tolerant. C. Critical. D. Unclear. 15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Responsible Technology Use Matters. B. Cognitive Decline Isn’t Just about Aging. C. Digital Tools May Actually Enhance Our Life. D. Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要是关于新的研究表明长期使用数字技术（如智能手机、电脑）的“数字先驱”一代并未出现更高的认知衰退风险，反而可能因技术使用（如解谜、社交）降低认知衰退概率，反驳了“数字痴呆症”的担忧。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But new research indicates this view doesn’t appear to be true, at least for the “digital pioneer” generation who first routinely used smartphones, computers and the Internet — and who are now reaching the age when cognitive decline often starts to appear. (但新的研究表明，这种观点似乎并不成立，至少对于“数字先驱”一代而言是如此。这一代人是第一批常规使用智能手机、电脑和互联网的群体，如今他们正步入认知衰退通常开始出现的年龄段。)”可知，“数字先驱”一代指的是首批定期使用数字工具的人群。故选C。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“One reason some researchers worried about “digital dementia” was previous research that linked television viewing, a passive activity, with negative outcomes such as an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症). “On the surface, most computer or smartphone screentime might seem similarly passive,” says the new paper’s co-author Michael Scullin, a neuroscience researcher at Baylor University. “But for this group of middle-aged and older adults, phones and computers have been used for mentally stimulating activities and for social connections, such as solving puzzles, engaging with the news, chatting with friends, or using reminders and alarms to help with daily activities.” (一些研究人员担忧“数字痴呆症”的原因之一，是此前有研究将看电视这种被动活动与负面结果（如阿尔兹海默症患病风险增加）关联起来。贝勒大学的神经科学研究员、该新论文的合著者迈克尔・斯卡林表示，“表面上看，大多数使用电脑或智能手机的屏幕时间似乎同样具有被动性。但对于这一群体的中老年人来说，手机和电脑一直被用于刺激性的脑力活动和社交联系，比如解谜、关注新闻、与朋友聊天，或是使用提醒和闹钟功能协助日常活动”)”可知，本段通过对比被动看电视（导致认知风险）与主动使用智能设备（如解谜、社交、新闻互动），解释了新研究的发现——数字技术因促进脑力活动反而降低认知衰退率。选项B“The analysis of the new research finding. (对新研究发现的分析。)”概括了段落核心。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘Digital dementia’ has always felt like a catchy but overstated concept to me,” she adds. “Cognitive offloading — using tools like reminders or GPS — is not harmful by nature. In fact, it can free up cognitive resources for more complex tasks.” (她补充道：“数字痴呆症”向来是一个吸睛但言过其实的概念”)”可知，斯卡拉皮认对“数字痴呆症”这一说法持批判态度。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“They found that people in the “digital pioneer” generation who engaged more with digital technology did not have higher rates of cognitive decline. In fact, technology use was associated with lower rates of cognitive decline.(他们发现，“数字先驱”一代中更多接触数字技术的人，认知衰退的比例并未更高。事实上，使用技术反而与较低的认知衰退比例相关。)”并通读全文可知，文章核心是新研究推翻“长期使用数字技术导致老年人‘数字痴呆’”的观点，证明数字技术使用不仅不引发认知衰退，反而可能降低衰退率。选项D“Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults (技术使用不会导致老年痴呆症)”能概括文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D。 第二节 (共5 个小题;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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When people want to improve themselves, they usually try to do it directly through deliberate (故意的) habit building. ____16____ Hobbies are a great example of how purposeful activities can lead to natural self-improvement. Since better self-discipline is something many people struggle for, this article will focus on how hobbies can deliver that. A good hobby can replace negative behaviors. Take Rob, who joins a Saturday rock-climbing group, as an example. To enjoy the trip, he naturally reduces heavy drinking on Friday nights. ____17____ Hobbies can create better routines. Any hobby requiring a new, positive routine will add structure to your life. For instance, having a dog establishes a daily walking habit. In this context, the key point isn’t anything to do with walking being healthy. It’s that the walking happens at the same time each day. ____18____ Hobbies build tolerance for physical efforts Sports or intense exercise helps us develop a better sense of what healthy physical efforts feel like. We learn to put up with feelings like increased heart rate without mistaking them for signs that something is wrong. ____19____ Research shows regular exercise relates to better discipline in household chores, spending and study habits. ____20____ If a hobby makes you see yourself as more responsible, more capable, or more invested in discipline, you’re more likely to develop those qualities. Consider hobbies involving leadership or teamwork. They can shift how you see your role in the world and encourage you to act accordingly. Therefore, improving self-discipline doesn’t mean forcing yourself into a rigid model. It can be a natural result of finding a hobby you love and allowing it to shape you. A. Hobbies can transform your self-concept. B. Hobbies make you more capable than others. C. Thus, hobbies help teach time management skills. D. This tolerance can also be applied to other areas of life. E. This routine creates a point of organization in your evenings. F. However, self-improvement often occurs as a satisfying side effect. G. In this case, the hobby replaces the unhealthy habit with a fulfilling one. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. E 19. D 20. A 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍培养爱好无需刻意自律，爱好能从多方面潜移默化提升自律能力，实现自我成长。 【16题详解】 根据前文“When people want to improve themselves, they usually try to do it directly through deliberate (故意的) habit building.(人们想要提升自我时，通常会直接刻意养成习惯来达成目标。)”以及后文“Hobbies are a great example of how purposeful activities can lead to natural self-improvement.(爱好就是有目标的活动促成自然自我提升的典型例子。)”可知，前后存在语义转折，F选项“However, self-improvement often occurs as a satisfying side effect.(然而自我提升往往是随之而来的有益附带效果)”转折衔接上文刻意提升的做法，引出下文爱好带来自然提升的观点，符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据前文“To enjoy the trip, he naturally reduces heavy drinking on Friday nights.(为了参与攀岩活动，他自然而然减少了周五晚上的酗酒行为。)”可知，此处列举人物事例说明爱好改掉不良习惯，G选项“In this case, the hobby replaces the unhealthy habit with a fulfilling one.(在这种情况下，爱好用充实健康的行为取代了不良习惯)”对前文所举例子进行总结概括，贴合段落主旨，符合语境。 【18题详解】 根据前文“It’s that the walking happens at the same time each day.(重点在于每天都会在固定时间出门散步。)”可知，固定时间进行爱好活动能够规整生活节奏，E选项“This routine creates a point of organization in your evenings.(这种固定习惯能让你的晚间生活变得有条理)”承接每日固定作息这一内容，点明规律爱好带来的生活改变，符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据前文“We learn to put up with feelings like increased heart rate without mistaking them for signs that something is wrong.(我们学会忍受心跳加速这类身体感受，不会将其误认为身体出现异常。)”以及后文“Research shows regular exercise relates to better discipline in household chores, spending and study habits.(研究表明规律运动能提升人们在家务、消费和学习上的自律性。)”可知，空格处说明这种身体耐力可以延伸运用到生活各处，D选项“This tolerance can also be applied to other areas of life.(这种忍耐力同样可以运用到生活其他方面)”起到承上启下的作用，衔接身体锻炼与生活自律，符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据后文“If a hobby makes you see yourself as more responsible, more capable, or more invested in discipline, you’re more likely to develop those qualities.(如果爱好让你认为自己更有责任心、更有能力、更懂得自律，你就更容易养成这些优良品质。)”可知，本段围绕爱好改变自我认知展开论述，A选项“Hobbies can transform your self-concept.(爱好能够改变你的自我认知)”作为本段中心主旨句，总领下文全部内容，符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15 个小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 On my 62nd birthday, my friend Noel, a retired physician, pulled out his phone and showed us his new artworks. I had no idea he was ____21____, let alone doing it so well. We were all watching in ____22____ and expressing the desire to have such talent when my son said, “Mom, you look so ____23____.” Rarely does life give you such clear ____24____. For decades, I’d been a writer. But after that birthday, I turned to art and began to see the world from a(n) ____25____ angle. Noel was my first art friend. He ____26____ me, giving me support and confidence, and praised my work. He also invited me to his critique group, where I met my ____27____ as I dealt with a new beginning — they advised me and directed my behaviour. With the art friend circle enlarging surprisingly rapidly, my art friends have now begun to ____28____ my writer friends. I’ve met them in classes and through art events. I ___29___ the local art event every year, but after the change in my ____30____, the involvement became an unusual experience. I began to know a few people exhibiting. Then came more ____31____. I even helped an artist who had to ____32____ her studio find a buyer. And this year at the event, I could ____33____ walk 10 feet without encountering someone I knew. I didn’t get to see all the art but I ____34____ something even better: a sense of ____35____. 21. A. exhibiting B. painting C. recording D. participating 22. A. doubt B. satisfaction C. admiration D. relief 23. A. concerned B. energetic C. strange D. envious 24. A. notes B. symbols C. signals D. proofs 25. A. different B. influential C. exceptional D. practical 26. A. defended B. reminded C. encouraged D. departed 27. A. guides B. supporters C. competitors D. teammates 28. A. encounter B. outnumber C. replace D. overpower 29. A. organized B. sponsored C. reported D. attended 30. A. priority B. identity C. character D. schedule 31. A. connections B. invitations C. chances D. events 32. A. set out B. put off C. give up D. take over 33. A. simply B. easily C. nearly D. barely 34. A. recalled B. unearthed C. celebrated D. proposed 35. A. security B. responsibility C. purpose D. belonging 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述作者受朋友影响转行投身艺术，结识众多好友并收获归属感的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：我从来不知道他在画画，更不用说画得这么好了。A. exhibiting展览；B. painting绘画；C. recording记录；D. participating参与。根据前文“showed us his new artworks”可知，朋友展示艺术作品，由此得知他一直在画画。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：我们都在钦佩地注视着这一切，并表达了拥有这种才能的渴望，这时我的儿子说道：“妈妈，你看起来好羡慕啊。”A. doubt怀疑；B. satisfaction满意；C. admiration赞叹；D. relief宽慰。根据后文“expressing the desire to have such talent”可知，众人都十分欣赏他的画作。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们都在钦佩地注视着这一切，并表达了拥有这种才能的渴望，这时我的儿子说道：“妈妈，你看起来好羡慕啊。”A. concerned担忧的；B. energetic精力充沛的；C. strange奇怪的；D. envious羡慕的。根据前文“expressing the desire to have such talent”可知，表达了拥有这种才能的渴望，说明羡慕他的才能。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：生活很少会给予你如此明确的暗示。A. notes笔记；B. symbols象征；C. signals暗示，信号；D. proofs证据。根据后文“I turned to art”可知，因为朋友的绘画，生活给了如此清晰的信号，让作者转向艺术。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：但在那次生日聚会过后，我投身艺术，开始用不一样的视角看待世间万物。A. different不同的；B. influential有影响力的；C. exceptional杰出的；D. practical实际的。根据前文“For decades, I’d been a writer.”可知，作者之前是作者，现在转向了艺术，所以是开始以一种不同的视角去看待这个世界。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：他鼓励我，给予我支持与信心，还夸赞我的作品。A. defended辩护；B. reminded提醒；C. encouraged鼓励；D. departed离开。根据后文“giving me support and confidence, and praised my work”可知，朋友一直在鼓励扶持作者。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：他还邀请我加入他的点评小组，在那里我遇到了我的导师们——在我开启新生活之际，他们为我提供了指导并引导了我的行为。A. guides指引者；B. supporters支持者；C. competitors竞争者；D. teammates队友。根据后文“they advised me and directed my behaviour”可知，这些人能够指点帮助作者，是人生引路者。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：随着艺术圈的朋友圈以惊人的速度不断扩大，我的艺术朋友的数量现在已经超过了我的作家朋友的数量。A. encounter遇见；B. outnumber数量超过；C. replace取代；D. overpower压倒。根据前文“With the art friend circle enlarging surprisingly rapidly”可知，作者的艺术圈扩大得很快，搞艺术的朋友数量超过写作的朋友。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：我每年都会参加当地的艺术活动，但在身份转变之后，参与这些活动就变成了一种不同寻常的经历。A. organized组织；B. sponsored赞助；C. reported报道；D. attended参加。根据后文“the involvement became an unusual experience”可知，作者常年参与这场艺术活动。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我每年都会参加当地的艺术活动，但在身份转变之后，参与这些活动就变成了一种不同寻常的经历。A. priority优先权；B. identity身份；C. character性格；D. schedule日程。根据前文“For decades, I’d been a writer. But after that birthday, I turned to art”可知，作者的身份从作家变成艺术爱好者。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：之后我结识的人脉关系也变得越来越多。A. connections人脉，联系；B. invitations邀请；C. chances机会；D. events活动。根据前文“I began to know a few people exhibiting.”可知，认识了更多参展的人，有了更多人脉联系。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我还帮助过一位不得不放弃工作室的艺术家，帮她找到了买家。A. set out出发；B. put off推迟；C. give up放弃；D. take over接管。根据后文“her studio find a buyer”可知，作者帮助不得不放弃工作室的艺术家找买家。 【33题详解】 考查副词。句意：今年在这次活动上，我几乎走不了十英尺的距离，就会碰到认识的人。A. simply仅仅；B. easily轻易地；C. nearly几乎；D. barely几乎不。根据后文“walk 10 feet without encountering someone I knew”可知，此处指双重否定等于肯定，指作者几乎走不了十英尺的距离，就会碰到认识的人，形容认识的人多，应用否定副词barely。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：我没有看到所有的艺术品，但我却发现了更美好的东西：一种归属感。A. recalled回忆；B. unearthed发掘，发现；C. celebrated庆祝；D. proposed提议。根据后文“something even better: a sense of”以及前文提到作者认识了很多人可知，作者发掘到了别样的美好。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：我没有看到所有的艺术品，但我却发现了更美好的东西：一种归属感。A. security安全感；B. responsibility责任感；C. purpose使命感；D. belonging归属感。根据前文“I began to know a few people exhibiting.”可知，作者因为身份的转变，认识了很多人，发现了归属感，a sense of belonging表示“归属感”。 第二节 语法填空 (共10 个小题;每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the late 18th century, a form of drama called “French Light and Shadow” gained widespread popularity in Paris and Marseilles. This art form was inspired by traditional Chinese shadow play dating back over 2,000 years, which, often ____36____ (refer) to as the world’s earliest “movie art”, combines live performance with voice effects. By the Song Dynasty, it ____37____ (grow) into a highly-developed art capable of relating stories of the Three Kingdoms before the rise of traditional Chinese opera. During the Ming Dynasty, shadow plays became ____38____ popular form of entertainment, especially in cities like Beijing. Even today, its influence can still be seen in modern film-making, ____39____ (shape) how stories are told. Creating shadow-play puppets (木偶) requires both choice ____40____ (material) and skills. Donkey hide (驴皮) is carved into the heads, limbs and bodies of the figures, then painted and joined using threads and links. The true magic of shadow play lies not just in its making, ____41____ in its live performance, ____42____ a team of puppeteers (木偶操纵师), narrators, and musicians work together in harmony. During the performance, as light shines on the human figures, vivid shadows ____43____ (project) onto a screen. The puppeteers, standing ____44____ the screen, move the figures with five bamboo sticks, while the narrators sing and the musicians play instruments like drums and gongs. On the opposite side, audiences see the figures on the screen come to life through the shadows, whose movements are so ____45____ (express) that people forget they’re just watching shadows. 【答案】36. referred 37. had grown 38. a 39. shaping 40. materials 41. but 42. where 43. are projected 44. behind 45. expressive 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国传统皮影戏的历史、制作及表演特点。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种艺术形式受到可以追溯到2000多年前的中国传统皮影戏的启发，皮影戏通常被称为世界上最早的“电影艺术”，它将现场表演与音效相结合。“which, often ____ (refer) to as the world’s earliest “movie art””是定语从句，修饰先行词“traditional Chinese shadow play”，从句中已有谓语动词combines，所以refer要用非谓语形式作定语，refer to...as... 表示“把……称作……”，所以此处该动词和被修饰的名词之间为被动关系，用过去分词referred表被动。故填referred。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：到了宋代，在中国传统戏曲兴起之前，它已经发展成为一种高度发达的艺术，能够讲述三国时期的故事。空处为句子的谓语动词。根据时间状语By the Song Dynasty可知，此处应用过去完成时，表示在过去某一时间之前已经完成的动作，即到宋代为止，皮影戏已经发展成为一种高度发达的艺术。故填had grown。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在明代，皮影戏成为一种流行的娱乐形式，尤其是在北京这样的城市。form是可数名词“形式”，此处泛指“一种形式”，且popular的发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：即使在今天，它对现代电影制作的影响仍然可见，影响着故事的讲述方式。此处应用非谓语动词作状语，shape与逻辑主语its influence之间是主动关系，故用现在分词形式。故填shaping。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：制作皮影戏木偶既需要选择材料，也需要技巧。根据句意可知，material是可数名词“材料”，根据语境可知，制作皮影木偶需要多种材料，所以用复数形式。故填materials。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：皮影戏的真正魔力不仅在于它的制作，还在于它的现场表演，在现场表演中，一群木偶操纵师、叙述者和音乐家和谐地合作。not just...but...为固定搭配，意为“不仅……而且……”。故填but。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：皮影戏的真正魔力不仅在于它的制作，还在于它的现场表演，在现场表演中，一群木偶操纵师、叙述者和音乐家和谐地合作。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是its live performance，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在表演过程中，当光线照射到人物身上时，生动的影子就会被投射到屏幕上。此处为谓语动词，描述的是一般情况，此处应用一般现在时，主语vivid shadows与动词project“投射，放映”之间是被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为复数，be动词用are。故填are projected。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：木偶操纵师站在屏幕后面，用五根竹棒操纵人物，而叙述者则唱歌，音乐家则演奏鼓、锣等乐器。根据常识可知，木偶操纵师是站在屏幕后面操作木偶的，所以用介词behind“在……后面”。故填behind。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在另一边，观众看到屏幕上的人物通过影子变得栩栩如生，它们的动作如此富有表现力，以至于人们忘记了他们只是在看影子。根据空前are可知，此处应用形容词作表语，express的形容词形式为expressive，意为“富有表现力的”。故填expressive。 第三节 词汇检测 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。 46. The instant he spotted the gun, he ________ (惊慌) and charged towards the door at full speed. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】panicked 【解析】 【详解】句意：他一看见枪就惊慌起来，全速朝门口冲去。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词panic“惊慌”，满足句意要求，由spotted可知用一般过去式panicked。 47. Unfairly ________ (解雇) for being dishonest, the servant considered an appeal against the former employer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】dismissed 【解析】 【详解】句意：这名佣人遭不实指责被无故解雇，打算向前雇主申诉。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词dismiss“解雇”满足句意要求，结合句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，dismiss和逻辑主语the servant为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。 48. Once ________ (提交), the essay cannot be edited again and is considered final. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】submitted 【解析】 【详解】句意：一旦提交，这篇文章就不能再被编辑，并被认为是最终版本。汉语提示“提交”对应动词submit，once引导时间状语从句，表示“一旦这篇文章被提交”，用一般现在时的被动语态，即once the essay is submitted，省略the essay和is，因此空格处是submitted。 49. It is difficult to know ___________ (准确地；确地) how much impact the changes will have.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】precisely 【解析】 【详解】查副词。句意：很难确切地知道这些变化会产生多大的影响。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为副词precisely“准确地”作状语修饰动词know，满足句意要求。故填precisely。 50. Huang excelled where he was working and made ________ (大量的) contributions to his country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】substantial 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：黄在他的工作领域表现出色，为国家做出了大量贡献。此处为形容词修饰名词“contributions”，根据汉语提示“大量的”，对应的英文形容词是substantial；substantial contributions为常用搭配，意为“大量的贡献、重大的贡献”。故填substantial。 51. Under the professor’s g________, they made considerable advances. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】guidance##uidance 【解析】 【详解】句意：在这位教授的指导下，他们取得了长足进步。根据句意以及首字母提示可知，此处为名词guidance“指导”作宾语，满足句意要求。 52. The electric vehicle giant is planning its e________ into European markets, which allows it to develop a larger share of the world market. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】entry##ntry 【解析】 【详解】句意：这家电动汽车巨头计划进军欧洲市场，以此扩大全球市场份额。根据句意以及首字母提示可知，此处为名词entry“进入”作宾语，满足句意要求。 53. He lowered his head in silence, a________ of his rude behaviour. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】ashamed##shamed 【解析】 【详解】句意：他默默地低下了头，为自己粗鲁的行为感到羞愧。根据句意以及首字母提示可知，此处为固定短语be ashamed of“感到羞愧；为……感到羞耻”，满足句意要求，结合句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，be ashamed of和逻辑主语He为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。 54. It is worth reminding that you need to have your proposal a________ by the manager prior to the deadline. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】approved##pproved 【解析】 【详解】句意：值得提醒的是，你需在截止日期前让经理批准你的提案。根据句意以及首字母提示可知，此处为动词approve“批准”，符合语境，结合句子结构可知，此处为固定结构 have sth. done“让某事被……”，所以用过去分词approved。 55. Taking the i________ to help others is a sign of leadership. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】initiative##nitiative 【解析】 【详解】句意：主动帮助他人是具备领导力的体现。根据句意以及首字母提示可知，此处为名词initiative“主动行动”作宾语，构成固定短语take the initiative to do“主动做某事”。 第四部 分书面表达 (共两节，满分35分) 第一节 应用文 (满分15分) 56. 遗产正面临来自自然力量和人类活动的威胁。为了全人类的利益，遗产保护是当务之急。受学生会委托，请写一封倡议信给校报，倡议保护遗产。内容包括： (1) 保护遗产的重要性； (2) 具体举措。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 【答案】Dear fellow students, Currently, our precious heritage is facing severe threats from both natural forces and human activities. Therefore, it is of great urgency to protect it for the benefit of all humanity. Heritage is not only a symbol of our history but also a bridge connecting the past and the future. To preserve it, we should take immediate action. First, we can organize campaigns to raise public awareness of heritage protection. Second, when visiting historical sites, we must behave properly and avoid causing any damage. Let’s join hands to protect our heritage before it’s too late! The Students’ Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生受学生会委托，给校报写一封倡议信，倡议同学们保护遗产，说明保护遗产的重要性，并提出具体的保护举措。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 珍贵的：precious→valuable 连接：connect→link 立即：immediate→instant 提高：raise→enhance 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Heritage is not only a symbol of our history but also a bridge connecting the past and the future. 拓展句：Heritage is not only a symbol of our history but also a bridge which connects the past and the future. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Heritage is not only a symbol of our history but also a bridge connecting the past and the future.（运用了“not only...but also...”连接并列结构） 【高分句型2】Therefore, it is of great urgency to protect it for the benefit of all humanity.（运用了“it作形式主语，不定式短语作真正主语”的结构） 第二节 读后续写 (满分20分) 57. 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。 Mrs. Thompson, a retired teacher, was well-known for her insightful advice and genuine willingness to help others. Many high school students often turned to her for guidance and as her neighbor, me included. One afternoon, feeling troubled and uncertain about my future after a disappointing exam,I decided to knock on Mrs. Thompson’s door. “I don’t know what I’m doing with my life,” I admitted, my eyes fixed on the floor.“It feels like everyone else has it all figured out, and I’m just stuck.“ My voice trembled with sadness and a hint of fear. I had bombed my last math test, and it felt like that failure stayed in every corner of my mind, increasing my anxiety about college examination and what I might want to pursue. While my friends seemed to advance effortlessly through their studies, I was struggling to stay afloat.The feeling that I was falling behind only deepened my sense of hopelessness. Mrs. Thompson listened carefully, her face a picture of calm and understanding. Without saying much， she handed me a small tomato seedling (苗) in a pot. The tiny plant，with its delicate green leaves, seemed to symbolize a slight sign of hope. ”Let’s plant this in the garden,“ she said gently. “Water it every day and make sure it gets enough sunlight. But for a whole week, don’t focus on its progress. Just trust that it’s growing.” Every day, I faithfully watered the little seedling, as if I was putting my own hopes into it.I carefully ensured it got the right amount of sunlight, positioning it just so under the sun’s rays.With great self-control, I resisted the urge to examine it too closely. As the days went by, I felt a mix of eagerness and impatience, like a child waiting for a long-promised gift,longing to see some sign that my efforts were making a difference. 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。 Paragraph one: “Let’s go to check on the plant,” Mrs. Thompson said to me a week later. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph two: One day,as I bent down to water it, a tiny yellow flower caught my eye. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】“Let’s go to check on the plant,” Mrs. Thompson said to me a week later. With a heart full of anticipation, I followed her to the garden. When we reached the spot where we’d planted the seedling, I was amazed. The once - tiny plant had grown significantly. Its leaves were greener and more robust, and it stood taller, reaching towards the sky. Mrs. Thompson looked at me and smiled, “You see, just like this seedling, growth doesn’t always happen at a speed we can immediately notice. Your efforts in studying are like the care you gave this plant. They’re working, even if you can’t see the results right away.” One day, as I bent down to water it, a tiny yellow flower caught my eye. A sense of joy and accomplishment washed over me. That little flower was a symbol of hope and proof that my care had paid off. It made me realize that just as the seedling needed time and consistent care to bloom, so did I in my studies. I no longer felt as lost or hopeless. From then on, I faced my study challenges with newfound confidence, knowing that with perseverance, my efforts would surely lead to beautiful “blooms” in my future. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在考试失利后向Thompson夫人求助的经历。Thompson夫人让作者种植番茄幼苗让作者明白成长和努力的成果不会立即显现，就如同照顾幼苗一样，学习上的努力也会在未来开花结果。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容““我们去看看那株植物吧。”一周后，Thompson夫人对我说。”以及第二段首句内容“有一天，当我弯腰给它浇水时，一朵小小的黄色花朵引起了我的注意。”可知，第一段可描写作者发现西红柿苗长势喜人，Thompson夫人告诉作者努力终会有回报。 ②由第二段首句内容“有一天，当我弯腰给它浇水时，一朵小小的黄色花朵引起了我的注意。”可知，第二段可描写作者深有感触，明白了学习需要坚持，才会有好的结果。 2.续写线索：Thompson夫人建议作者一起看看番茄苗——作者看到番茄苗的时候惊呆了，小小的植物已经变大了，更茁壮了——Thompson夫人告诉作者，成长总是在不经意间发生，只要有努力，就会有回报——有一天，作者给番茄苗浇水时，突然发现了一朵小黄花——作者心中涌起一种喜悦和成就感——作者意识到，就像番茄苗需要时间和持续的照料才能开花一样，自己学习上也需要这样——作者不再迷茫和绝望，因为作者相信，只要坚持，终有回报 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①充满：(be) full of/ (be) filled with ②注意到：notice/ spot ③带来、导致：lead to/ contribute to 情绪类 ①惊讶的：amazed/ surprised ②成就感：a sense of accomplishment/ a sense of achievement 【点睛】【高分句型1】When we reached the spot where we’d planted the seedling, I was amazed.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句和where引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】Your efforts in studying are like the care you gave this plant.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 苏大附中2025-2026学年第二学期期中诊断 高二年级英语试卷 (考试时间: 120分钟 总分150分) 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5 小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What will the man probably do this weekend? A. Sit an exam. B. Take a hike. C. Have a swim. 2. Why does the man want to go to the library? A. To avoid the noise. B. To meet a friend. C. To renew some books. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. Fixing the drawer. B. Preparing the dinner. C. Organizing the kitchen. 4. What does the woman care about most when choosing a flight? A. Departure time. B. Ticket price. C. In-flight service. 5. What is the woman doing? A. Seeking fitness advice. B. Promoting a product. C. Collecting sales data. 第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Why does the woman have to go to the police station? A. To pay the ticket. B. To report an accident. C. To present her license. 7. At what speed was the man driving? A. 70km/h. B. 75km/h. C. 90km/h. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Who is getting married? A. Teresa. B. Emma. C. Steven. 9. Why does the man take the train? A. To have a family gathering. B. To plan an anniversary (周年纪念日). C. To attend a wedding. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. A couple. C. Father and daughter. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the man want a new phone? A. His colleagues (同事) persuade him. B. His old phone embarrasses him. C. His credit card offers a discount. 12. What happened to Sally? A. She owed much money. B. She lost her job last year. C. She had her phone stolen. 13. What does the man mean in the end? A. He sticks to his plan. B. He changes his mind. C. He feels sorry for Sally. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the woman? A. A program advisor. B. A community volunteer. C. A college applicant. 15. Why does the man drop the library program? A. He hates reading events. B. He doubts his ability. C. He has experienced it before. 16. What can we know about the environmental project? A. It involves hands-on work. B. It has low entry requirements. C. It is less demanding. 17. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end? A. Perfect his paper. B. Consider his schoolwork. C. Clarify his priorities. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What can we know about Ada? A. She receives little education. B. She is a professional IT engineer. C. She teaches local languages in Mali. 19. What makes Lenali different from other apps? A. It helps users through visual guides. B. It improves profiles (形象) for users. C. It saves users from typing. 20. What is Sidibe’s expectation for Lenali? A. To bridge digital gap for more. B. To reach 200,000 users in a year. C. To teach more traders to read and write. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15个小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A NPR Student Podcast Challenge Podcasts (播客) come in all shapes and sizes. Some podcasts are long. Others may be less than 10 minutes. Some podcasts are about news. Others may be educational. Interested? Here’s what you need to know about an entry to NPR Student Podcast Challenge! For the Challenge, you can create your podcast entry on any topic. But overall, we are looking for a story about your school or community or the big change you want to make in your future. You are also encouraged to explain something that kids understand and grown-ups don’t or show us both sides of a debate about an important issue. Guidelines to remember The contest is open to teachers with students in grades four through twelve. Podcasts must be between three and eight minutes long. Entries can include original music. Students may work with a class or an extracurricular (课外的) group to make their podcasts. The submission period runs from Jan. 6, 2026, to May 2, 2026. Our judges will use the following criteria to narrow down and choose the winners in our three age groups — 4th grade, middle (5th grade through 8th grade) and high school (9th grade through 12th grade). Judging Criteria Criteria Percentage Evaluation Focus Information & Structure 40% ·Fascinating and informative account (10%) ·Clear and engaging logic (20%) ·Tight and focused editing (10%) Personality & Creativity 40% ·Reflection of your unique class and community (12%) ·Engaging personality and conversational tone (15%) ·Ability to bring out laughter, thought, or other feelings (13%) Production Quality 20% Priority of serious effort over advanced equipment 1. Which topic is probably welcomed by the Challenge? A. Problems of grown-ups. B. Recent events on campus. C. Reactions to global changes. D. Choices of debate subjects. 2. What is a guideline for an entry to the Challenge? A. Background music is necessary. B. It must be eight minutes long. C. It should be submitted over the summer. D. Individual work is optional. 3. Which evaluation focus accounts for the highest percentage? A. Local character. B. Logical flow. C. Technical equipment. D. Emotional impact. B It’s a familiar tale these days: A Canadian quits their exhausting day job to pursue a dream, like opening a coffee shop, and finds freedom and joy. My story is similar, with a twist. It begins in 2016, during the last semester of my philosophy undergraduate, when I decided to become a writer after being inspired by modern and classic works I was reading. I earned a journalism master’s degree from New York University and worked at Toronto Life magazine. I had some success, interviewing important figures and even writing for The New York Times. But behind the scenes, I was constantly stressed and struggling to make rent. Then things changed. Last summer, a friend invited me to coach a small group of 11-year-old volleyball players. I always loved volleyball but had pushed it aside because I thought it couldn’t be a career. I jumped at the chance. Every morning, I trained the kids on passing, setting and serving. I had gone from interviewing people to playing volleyball with kids in the park. Surprisingly, I felt alive again. Volleyball reawakened a spirit of playfulness in me. I didn’t have to sit behind a computer all day. The parents paid me fairly and on time, and my work could not be replaced by artificial intelligence. So I went all in. I found gym space, started running my own clinics and created an organization called Super Volley. Things are going decently well so far. Like many small businesses, I’m at the mercy of a rising cost of living, a harsh economy and consumers who might devote their Saturdays to something else. But I’ll keep going because this volleyball thing rewards me in ways that go well beyond money or journalistic fame. 4. Why does the author mention “a familiar tale” at the beginning? A. To criticize people who give up stable jobs. B. To suggest that opening a coffee shop is a good idea. C. To introduce his own story of going after what he loves. D. To warn readers not to follow others’ dream blindly. 5. What was the problem with the author’s writing career? A. He didn’t have a chance to do meaningful work. B. He had no interest in interviewing public figures. C. He felt journalism was less serious than philosophy. D. He was under great pressure and financially troubled. 6. What is the advantage of the author’s new career according to paragraph 4? A. It allows him to make a large fortune. B. It cannot be replaced by technology. C. It offers more social opportunities. D. It brings him more fame and public attention. 7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. The author is still unsure if coaching can be a long-term career. B. The author is realistic and finds deep fulfillment in what he does. C. The author occasionally regrets leaving his previous writing career. D. The author is confident that his volleyball business will expand soon. C Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.” Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood. Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof. 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To raise an issue. B. To describe a study. C. To explain the causes. D. To offer the solutions. 9. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A. Public approval. B. Unconditional love. C. Independent growth. D. Honest self-expression. 10. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3? A. The parent praises the child in public. B. The child tries to win others’ approval. C. The parent relies on the child for support. D. The child avoids setting any boundaries. 11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Distance ensures safety. B. Self-care is the final step. C. Healing requires parental effort. D. Support exists beyond the family. D Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect of long-term use on older adults’ brain. It has been suggested that this might lead to so-called “digital dementia” — that depending on digital technology throughout our life might harm cognitive (认知的) functioning in our later years. But new research indicates this view doesn’t appear to be true, at least for the “digital pioneer” generation who first routinely used smartphones, computers and the Internet — and who are now reaching the age when cognitive decline often starts to appear. In a paper published on Monday in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers analyzed 57 studies of digital technology use and cognitive function in more than 400,000 older adults across the world. They found that people in the “digital pioneer” generation who engaged more with digital technology did not have higher rates of cognitive decline. In fact, technology use was associated with lower rates of cognitive decline. One reason some researchers worried about “digital dementia” was previous research that linked television viewing, a passive activity, with negative outcomes such as an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症). “On the surface, most computer or smartphone screentime might seem similarly passive,” says the new paper’s co-author Michael Scullin, a neuroscience researcher at Baylor University. “But for this group of middle-aged and older adults, phones and computers have been used for mentally stimulating activities and for social connections, such as solving puzzles, engaging with the news, chatting with friends, or using reminders and alarms to help with daily activities.” “This study provides a strong challenge to the widespread fears about ‘digital dementia’ and highlights the potential of technology as a tool for cognitive enrichment,” says Chiara Scarampi, a neuroscientist at the University of Geneva, who was not involved with the study. “‘Digital dementia’ has always felt like a catchy but overstated concept to me,” she adds. “Cognitive offloading — using tools like reminders or GPS — is not harmful by nature. In fact, it can free up cognitive resources for more complex tasks.” 12. What do we know about the “digital pioneer” generation? A. They are addicted to digital technology. B. They start using digital tools at an old age. C. They are the first to use digital tools regularly. D. They start suffering from sharp cognitive decline. 13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The widespread use of digital tools. B. The analysis of the new research finding. C. The great complexity of mental activities. D. The implication of the previous research finding. 14. What is Scarampi’s attitude toward “digital dementia”? A. Approving. B. Tolerant. C. Critical. D. Unclear. 15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Responsible Technology Use Matters. B. Cognitive Decline Isn’t Just about Aging. C. Digital Tools May Actually Enhance Our Life. D. Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults. 第二节 (共5 个小题;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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When people want to improve themselves, they usually try to do it directly through deliberate (故意的) habit building. ____16____ Hobbies are a great example of how purposeful activities can lead to natural self-improvement. Since better self-discipline is something many people struggle for, this article will focus on how hobbies can deliver that. A good hobby can replace negative behaviors. Take Rob, who joins a Saturday rock-climbing group, as an example. To enjoy the trip, he naturally reduces heavy drinking on Friday nights. ____17____ Hobbies can create better routines. Any hobby requiring a new, positive routine will add structure to your life. For instance, having a dog establishes a daily walking habit. In this context, the key point isn’t anything to do with walking being healthy. It’s that the walking happens at the same time each day. ____18____ Hobbies build tolerance for physical efforts Sports or intense exercise helps us develop a better sense of what healthy physical efforts feel like. We learn to put up with feelings like increased heart rate without mistaking them for signs that something is wrong. ____19____ Research shows regular exercise relates to better discipline in household chores, spending and study habits. ____20____ If a hobby makes you see yourself as more responsible, more capable, or more invested in discipline, you’re more likely to develop those qualities. Consider hobbies involving leadership or teamwork. They can shift how you see your role in the world and encourage you to act accordingly. Therefore, improving self-discipline doesn’t mean forcing yourself into a rigid model. It can be a natural result of finding a hobby you love and allowing it to shape you. A. Hobbies can transform your self-concept. B. Hobbies make you more capable than others. C. Thus, hobbies help teach time management skills. D. This tolerance can also be applied to other areas of life. E. This routine creates a point of organization in your evenings. F. However, self-improvement often occurs as a satisfying side effect. G. In this case, the hobby replaces the unhealthy habit with a fulfilling one. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15 个小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 On my 62nd birthday, my friend Noel, a retired physician, pulled out his phone and showed us his new artworks. I had no idea he was ____21____, let alone doing it so well. We were all watching in ____22____ and expressing the desire to have such talent when my son said, “Mom, you look so ____23____.” Rarely does life give you such clear ____24____. For decades, I’d been a writer. But after that birthday, I turned to art and began to see the world from a(n) ____25____ angle. Noel was my first art friend. He ____26____ me, giving me support and confidence, and praised my work. He also invited me to his critique group, where I met my ____27____ as I dealt with a new beginning — they advised me and directed my behaviour. With the art friend circle enlarging surprisingly rapidly, my art friends have now begun to ____28____ my writer friends. I’ve met them in classes and through art events. I ___29___ the local art event every year, but after the change in my ____30____, the involvement became an unusual experience. I began to know a few people exhibiting. Then came more ____31____. I even helped an artist who had to ____32____ her studio find a buyer. And this year at the event, I could ____33____ walk 10 feet without encountering someone I knew. I didn’t get to see all the art but I ____34____ something even better: a sense of ____35____. 21. A. exhibiting B. painting C. recording D. participating 22. A. doubt B. satisfaction C. admiration D. relief 23. A. concerned B. energetic C. strange D. envious 24. A. notes B. symbols C. signals D. proofs 25. A. different B. influential C. exceptional D. practical 26. A. defended B. reminded C. encouraged D. departed 27. A. guides B. supporters C. competitors D. teammates 28. A. encounter B. outnumber C. replace D. overpower 29. A. organized B. sponsored C. reported D. attended 30. A. priority B. identity C. character D. schedule 31. A. connections B. invitations C. chances D. events 32. A. set out B. put off C. give up D. take over 33. A. simply B. easily C. nearly D. barely 34. A. recalled B. unearthed C. celebrated D. proposed 35. A. security B. responsibility C. purpose D. belonging 第二节 语法填空 (共10 个小题;每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the late 18th century, a form of drama called “French Light and Shadow” gained widespread popularity in Paris and Marseilles. This art form was inspired by traditional Chinese shadow play dating back over 2,000 years, which, often ____36____ (refer) to as the world’s earliest “movie art”, combines live performance with voice effects. By the Song Dynasty, it ____37____ (grow) into a highly-developed art capable of relating stories of the Three Kingdoms before the rise of traditional Chinese opera. During the Ming Dynasty, shadow plays became ____38____ popular form of entertainment, especially in cities like Beijing. Even today, its influence can still be seen in modern film-making, ____39____ (shape) how stories are told. Creating shadow-play puppets (木偶) requires both choice ____40____ (material) and skills. Donkey hide (驴皮) is carved into the heads, limbs and bodies of the figures, then painted and joined using threads and links. The true magic of shadow play lies not just in its making, ____41____ in its live performance, ____42____ a team of puppeteers (木偶操纵师), narrators, and musicians work together in harmony. During the performance, as light shines on the human figures, vivid shadows ____43____ (project) onto a screen. The puppeteers, standing ____44____ the screen, move the figures with five bamboo sticks, while the narrators sing and the musicians play instruments like drums and gongs. On the opposite side, audiences see the figures on the screen come to life through the shadows, whose movements are so ____45____ (express) that people forget they’re just watching shadows. 第三节 词汇检测 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。 46. The instant he spotted the gun, he ________ (惊慌) and charged towards the door at full speed. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. Unfairly ________ (解雇) for being dishonest, the servant considered an appeal against the former employer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. Once ________ (提交), the essay cannot be edited again and is considered final. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. It is difficult to know ___________ (准确地；确地) how much impact the changes will have.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. Huang excelled where he was working and made ________ (大量的) contributions to his country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. Under the professor’s g________, they made considerable advances. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52. The electric vehicle giant is planning its e________ into European markets, which allows it to develop a larger share of the world market. (根据首字母单词拼写) 53. He lowered his head in silence, a________ of his rude behaviour. (根据首字母单词拼写) 54. It is worth reminding that you need to have your proposal a________ by the manager prior to the deadline. (根据首字母单词拼写) 55. Taking the i________ to help others is a sign of leadership. (根据首字母单词拼写) 第四部 分书面表达 (共两节，满分35分) 第一节 应用文 (满分15分) 56. 遗产正面临来自自然力量和人类活动的威胁。为了全人类的利益，遗产保护是当务之急。受学生会委托，请写一封倡议信给校报，倡议保护遗产。内容包括： (1) 保护遗产的重要性； (2) 具体举措。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 第二节 读后续写 (满分20分) 57. 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。 Mrs. Thompson, a retired teacher, was well-known for her insightful advice and genuine willingness to help others. Many high school students often turned to her for guidance and as her neighbor, me included. One afternoon, feeling troubled and uncertain about my future after a disappointing exam,I decided to knock on Mrs. Thompson’s door. “I don’t know what I’m doing with my life,” I admitted, my eyes fixed on the floor.“It feels like everyone else has it all figured out, and I’m just stuck.“ My voice trembled with sadness and a hint of fear. I had bombed my last math test, and it felt like that failure stayed in every corner of my mind, increasing my anxiety about college examination and what I might want to pursue. While my friends seemed to advance effortlessly through their studies, I was struggling to stay afloat.The feeling that I was falling behind only deepened my sense of hopelessness. Mrs. Thompson listened carefully, her face a picture of calm and understanding. Without saying much， she handed me a small tomato seedling (苗) in a pot. The tiny plant，with its delicate green leaves, seemed to symbolize a slight sign of hope. ”Let’s plant this in the garden,“ she said gently. “Water it every day and make sure it gets enough sunlight. But for a whole week, don’t focus on its progress. Just trust that it’s growing.” Every day, I faithfully watered the little seedling, as if I was putting my own hopes into it.I carefully ensured it got the right amount of sunlight, positioning it just so under the sun’s rays.With great self-control, I resisted the urge to examine it too closely. As the days went by, I felt a mix of eagerness and impatience, like a child waiting for a long-promised gift,longing to see some sign that my efforts were making a difference. 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。 Paragraph one: “Let’s go to check on the plant,” Mrs. Thompson said to me a week later. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph two: One day,as I bent down to water it, a tiny yellow flower caught my eye. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $