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2025～2026学年第二学期期中综合训练 高二级英语科 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，考生号，考场号，座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡的指定答题区域，写在本试卷上无效。 3.全卷满分150分，听力25分，笔试125分，考试时间120分钟(含听力时间) 第一部分听力理解(共15题，满分25分) 第一节 听力理解（4段共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 听下面一段对话，回答第1—2题。 1. What was the main purpose of the man’s trip? A. To attend meetings. B. To shop around. C. To go sightseeing. 2. Where did the man get the vase? A. From a market. B. From a craft shop. C. From a flower shop. 听下面一段对话，回答第3—5题。 3. What does Katie think of herself? A. She is talented. B. She is hard-working. C. She is confident. 4. What does Katie love about skateboarding? A. The feeling of freedom. B. The thrill of adventure. C. The sense of achievement. 5. What does Katie do before big competitions? A. She does gentle exercise. B. She increases her practice. C. She imagines herself winning. 听下面一段独白，回答第6—8题。 6. What does the speaker like best about being an architect? A. Traveling abroad. B. Earning a high salary. C. Meeting different customers. 7. When does the speaker feel worried? A. When he studies related laws. B. When he works with numbers. C. When he looks for right materials. 8. What would the speaker love to design in the future? A. Floating homes. B. Houses on the moon. C. Underground buildings. 听下面一段对话，回答第9—10题。 9. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To look for help. B. To ask for permission. C. To share some information. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do first? A. Search the Internet. B. Visit a doctor. C. Call his friend. 第二节 听取信息 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11—15的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。 Tips for building long lasting friendships Grow a friendship * Check with your friend after a big event * Help your friend out with 11 issues Express your emotions, feelings and 12 * Share your genuine feelings with your friend * Always 13 listen to your friend Maintain your friendship over time * Don’t let 14 break your friendship apart. * Find an online 15 第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Celebrate the season with the Art Institute of Chicago! Whether you are planning an outing with family and friends or looking for ways to reflect or recharge, we’ve got just what you need to reconnect with art, yourself and each other. * Canova and ancient art Antonio Canova carved a modern portrait of the ancient past in stone. Inspired by classical antiques and the birth of archeology (考古学), he created works that brought mythic characters of Greece and Rome to life in the 18th century Europe. On July 18 at 6:00 pm. curators Emerson Bowyer and Lisa Ayla Cakmak will share how Canova sought to compete with the beauty of ancient art even as he fought to preserve it. * Expression through dance In four performances, each created for and presented in a specific gallery, the local dance company, the Seldoms, shows the power of dance to interpret and appreciate art across different types. Stop by on July 30 from 1:00 to 2:30 to see your favorite artworks from the collection in a dynamic new light. * James Johnson on carving, design and fashion Glad to know artist James Johnson, who with works like Lakt, carves and paints imagery (意象) in wood using a Northwest Coast style called “formline”. On July 23 at 6:00 pm, Johnson and associate curator Andrew Hamilton will discuss the artist’s work and how it informs his recent design cooperation with Lib Tech Snowboards and Vans. * Holiday art-making Head to Griffin Court for holiday-themed art making. On July 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, create your own holiday card inspired by the work of Ray Johnson using a series of collage (拼贴画) materials. And on July 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, look to our textiles (纺织品) collection for ideas as you build a festive folding star from paper. All ages are welcome to drop by! 1. What can we know about Antonio Canova? A. He painted on stones. B. He created vivid works. C. He collected classical antiques. D. He preserved modern artworks. 2. Which involves creating something with paper? A. Holiday art-making. B. Canova and ancient art. C. Expression through dance. D. James Johnson on carving, design and fashion. 3. What is the aim of the text? A. To show the artworks of the Art Institute of Chicago. B. To introduce the history of the Art Institute of Chicago. C. To describe the structure of the Art Institute of Chicago. D. To encourage people to visit the Art Institute of Chicago. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章讲述了芝加哥艺术学院四个可供你欣赏和体验艺术的活动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由* Canova and ancient art中“Inspired by classical antiques and the birth of archeology (考古学), he created works that brought mythic characters of Greece and Rome to life in the 18th century Europe. (受古典古董和考古学诞生的启发，他创作的作品使18世纪欧洲的希腊和罗马神话人物栩栩如生)”可知，Antonio Canova创作了逼真的作品。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由* Holiday art-making中“And on July 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, look to our textiles (纺织品) collection for ideas as you build a festive folding star from paper. (7月22日下午5点至6点30分，当你用纸制作一个节日折叠星时，请查看我们的纺织品系列)”可知，Holiday art-making涉及到用纸创造东西。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。由第一段“Celebrate the season with the Art Institute of Chicago! Whether you are planning an outing with family and friends or looking for ways to reflect or recharge, we’ve got just what you need to reconnect with art, yourself and each other. (与芝加哥艺术学院一起庆祝这个季节！无论你是计划与家人和朋友外出，还是寻找反思或充电的方式，我们都为你提供了与艺术、你自己和彼此重新联系所需的东西)”和下文4个艺术活动可知，文章讲述了芝加哥艺术学院四个可供你欣赏和体验艺术的活动，目的在于鼓励人们参观芝加哥艺术学院。故选D项。 B From a young age, I usually topped my class, winning awards and praise. My parents were proud and I dreamed of becoming a doctor someday. However, things began to change in my second year. My father found a new job so we moved, and I had to enter a new school. The new environment was a significant challenge. Although I tried my best to fit in, struggling to connect with my new classmates, I was still lonely and out of place. I started avoiding homework, and even lost interest in school. By the end of this term, I had failed my final exam, letting down both my family and myself. Eventually, I made the decision to drop out. For several years, I lived with deep regret. Then in 2014, I attended a children’s concert where a guest speaker shared a powerful message about the life-changing value of education. The words touched something in me. That evening, I wrote a heartfelt letter to my parents, pouring out my regrets and asking for a second chance to go back to school. To my relief, they said yes. I was admitted to the school again, several years older than my classmates so the early days were even tougher. But I stayed focused and tried to rebuild my confidence. Gradually, I found my rhythm. I studied hard and reconnected with my classmates. Soon my grades improved. Teachers began to notice that and classmates grew respectful. I was chosen as the monitor. On the graduation day when I walked across the stage, I realised myself not a student but someone who had overcome a personal failure. Looking back, I see now that my failure was a powerful teacher. It taught me to keep going and value a second chance. Most of all, it reminded me I am capable of writing my own story. 4. Why did the author enter a new school? A. To get better educational resources. B. To experience a different environment. C. To realise her dream of studying medicine. D. To follow the change of her father’s work. 5. What did the author decide to do in 2014? A. To go back to school. B. To attend more concerts. C. To write her own book. D. To share the value of education. 6. Which word can best describe the author? A. Responsible. B. Creative. C. Determined. D. Patient. 7. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fresh start reshapes life. B. Failure is a must for success. C. Hard work beats natural talent. D. Chance favors the prepared mind. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因转学适应不良而辍学，多年后在一场儿童音乐会的启发下重返校园、克服挫折并最终完成学业的经历，展现了坚持与第二次机会的重要性。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“My father found a new job so we moved, and I had to enter a new school.(我的父亲找到了一份新工作，所以我们搬家了，我不得不进入一所新学校。)”可知，作者进入新学校是因为父亲的工作变动。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“That evening, I wrote a heartfelt letter to my parents, pouring out my regrets and asking for a second chance to go back to school.(那天晚上，我给父母写了一封真挚的信，倾诉我的悔恨，并请求再一次回到学校的机会。)”可知，作者在2014年决定重返校园。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“I was admitted to the school again, several years older than my classmates so the early days were even tougher. But I stayed focused and tried to rebuild my confidence.(我再次被学校录取，比同学们大几岁，所以最初的日子更加艰难。但我保持专注，努力重建信心。)”以及“I studied hard and reconnected with my classmates. Soon my grades improved.(我努力学习，重新融入同学，很快成绩就提高了。)”可知，作者面对困难没有放弃，始终坚持并最终取得进步，最能描述作者的词是“Determined(坚定的、有决心的)”。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“Looking back, I see now that my failure was a powerful teacher. It taught me to keep going and value a second chance. Most of all, it reminded me I am capable of writing my own story.(回首过去，我现在明白我的失败是一位有力的老师。它教会我要坚持下去，珍惜第二次机会。最重要的是，它提醒我，我有能力书写自己的人生。)”可知，作者通过重返校园这个新起点，实现了人生的重塑，与选项“A. Fresh start reshapes life.(新的开始重塑人生)”契合。故选A。 C Listening to music daily after the age of 70 could greatly lower the risk of developing a brain disease like dementia. A major study from Monash University discovered this by analyzing data from over 10,800 older adults. Those who often listened to music had a much lower chance of suffering from severe memory problems compared to those who seldom did. The research also explored the benefits of playing musical instruments, finding that people who played regularly also saw a significant drop in their risk. The most powerful effects were seen in people who always listened to music. This group not only had a lower risk of the brain disease but also showed better overall thinking abilities and a stronger memory for daily events. Combining both listening and playing music offered even greater protection against mental decline. Researchers suggest that music could be a simple and effective way for older people to maintain their mental health. This finding is especially important as societies around the world face the challenges of an aging population. With people living longer, conditions that affect memory and thinking are becoming more common, creating pressure on families and healthcare systems. Therefore, finding easy-to-use methods to support brain health is a public health priority. According to the lead scientist, with no known cure for such brain diseases, finding ways to prevent or delay them is extremely important. The study adds to evidence that our brain’s health is not fixed. It can be influenced by our personal choices and environment. Thus, activities like listening to or playing music may be powerful lifestyle tools to promote a healthy mind as we age. 8. What benefit did regular music listeners show? A. They never got sick. B. They lived longer than others. C. They all learned to play instruments. D. They had better memory of daily events. 9. Why is music considered a good method for brain health? A. It is a new scientific discovery. B. It is more popular than other activities. C. It is easy for most older people to access. D. It can replace all other medical treatments. 10. What is the key message of the research? A. Brain health is only decided by age and genes. B. Older adults should avoid all social activities. C. Only listening to music is helpful for the mind. D. Lifestyle choices can influence our brain’s aging process. 11. Which is the best title for the passage? A. A New Cure for Brain Diseases B. The Challenges of an Aging Population C. Music: A Simple Way to Protect the Aging Brain D. How to Play a Musical Instrument 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了研究表明70岁后每天听音乐可降低患痴呆症等脑部疾病的风险，听音乐和演奏音乐对大脑健康有益。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The most powerful effects were seen in people who always listened to music. This group not only had a lower risk of the brain disease but also showed better overall thinking abilities and a stronger memory for daily events.(在经常听音乐的人身上看到了最强大的效果。这群人不仅患脑部疾病的风险较低，而且整体思维能力也更好，对日常事件的记忆力也更强。)”可知，经常听音乐的人对日常事件的记忆力更好。故选D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Therefore, finding easy-to-use methods to support brain health is a public health priority.(因此，寻找易于使用的方法来支持大脑健康是公共卫生的首要任务。)”以及第四段“Thus, activities like listening to or playing music may be powerful lifestyle tools to promote a healthy mind as we age.(因此，像听音乐或演奏音乐这样的活动可能是促进我们随着年龄增长而保持健康心态的有力生活方式工具。)”可知，音乐被认为是促进大脑健康的好方法是因为它对大多数老年人来说很容易接触。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The study adds to evidence that our brain’s health is not fixed. It can be influenced by our personal choices and environment.(这项研究进一步证明，我们的大脑健康并不是固定不变的。它可以受到我们个人选择和环境的影响。)”可知，这项研究的关键信息是生活方式的选择可以影响我们大脑的衰老过程。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Listening to music daily after the age of 70 could greatly lower the risk of developing a brain disease like dementia.(70岁以后每天听音乐可以大大降低患痴呆症等脑部疾病的风险。)”可知，文章主要讲述了一项研究，研究表明70岁后每天听音乐可降低患痴呆症等脑部疾病的风险，听音乐和演奏音乐对大脑健康有益。因此，C选项“Music: A Simple Way to Protect the Aging Brain(音乐：保护衰老大脑的简单方法)”最符合文章主旨，适合用作标题。故选C。 D Poetry is maybe the most human of all human endeavors, which is thought least likely to be taken over by AI. But according to a recent study, this is not so, as non-experts rate AI poetry higher than poetry written by humans. The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality. What was surprising indeed is that most of these non-experts, when they were not told whether a poem was composed by AI or by a human systematically, ranked the ones that were actually written by AI higher than the ones written by humans. What does this experiment show exactly? The researchers are very clear that these findings were limited to non-experts. The research team’s own explanation has to do with participants’ lack of expertise, concluding that these non-experts preferred the AI poetry because it was less complicated, and more straightforward This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes. Plus, it is usually tricky to do experiments on aesthetic (美学) appreciation. This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience. The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway. 12. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The process of the experiment. B. The principle of the experiment. C. The subject of the experiment. D. The result of the experiment. 13. Why does the author mention “wine-tasting” in paragraph 5? A. To compare poetry with wine. B. To show non-experts’ preferences. C. To prove the research findings. D. To argue against the team’s explanation. 14. What can be inferred about the non-experts according to the text? A. They showed good aesthetic appreciation skills. B. They had prior experience in evaluating poetic quality. C. They rated the poems based on their aesthetic experience. D. They were expert in distinguishing AI poetry from human poetry. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of human poetry? A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Critical. D. Doubtful. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨AI诗歌在非专家评价中得分高于人类诗歌的现象及背后的争议。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality.(研究人员选择了10位著名诗人：塞缪尔·巴特勒、杰弗里·乔叟、威廉·莎士比亚……然后他们让ChatGTP 3.5模仿每位诗人的风格写诗。他们还让非专家参与者从14个维度对这些作品进行评分，如深刻性、韵律、独创性、意象、美感、情感和整体质量)”可知，该段详细描述了实验的具体操作步骤，即实验过程。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes.(这一定是部分原因，但并非全部。以另一项极具人类特色的活动——品酒为例。最初有报道称，非专家在对葡萄酒进行最简单的区分时表现很差，但不久之后发现，专家也会犯同样的错误，有时甚至犯更多的错误)”可推知，作者提到品酒是为了反驳研究团队关于“非专家因缺乏专业知识而更偏好AI诗歌”的解释，说明专家也可能犯错，不能仅将原因归结于非专家的专业性不足。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience.(这个实验是关于参与者对自己体验的自我报告，正如我们从成千上万的研究中所知道的，在大多数情况下，自我报告可能会产生误导。所以这个实验并不是关于诗歌真正的审美体验，而这才是真正重要的。它是关于参与者对自己审美体验的看法)”可推断，非专家是根据自己的审美体验来给诗歌评分的，只是这种自我报告可能存在误导性。故选C项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway.(这项研究既重要又有创意。但这并不意味着有前途的诗人应该放弃他们的热情。至少现在还不是)”可知，作者认为该研究虽有意义，但并不能说明人类诗歌会被AI取代，对人类诗歌的未来持乐观态度。故选A项。 第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Singapore has no natural freshwater resources and has been ranked among the most water-stressed countries in the world. ____16____ Thus, after gaining independence in 1965, Singapore realized that it had to take its water future into its own hands and developed a comprehensive water management plan. Singapore has developed four pillars (支柱) of water supply: imported water, desalinated (淡化的) water, local water storage and recycled water. To secure water supplies, it has entered into agreements with Malaysia, which supplies half of the total water needs. However, Singapore is projected to stop importing water by 2061. ____17____ Today, Singapore has five desalination plants, which provide 25% of the island nation’s total water supply. These plants function as water purification facilities. ____18____ It is no wonder they fit into the city’s contemporary landscape naturally. Singapore’s goal is to increase its desalination capacity to meet 30% of its water needs by 2060. ____19____ Rooftop water is channeled through pipes into a network of rivers, canals and reservoirs (水库). The Marina Barrage, covering 10,000 hm2, not only collects fresh water but also acts as a flood protection structure. Singapore also excels at treating wastewater. At a cost of up to $10 billion, the island nation has built a modern, centralized wastewater treatment system and efficiently reused wastewater. “All wastewater is collected, treated and reused as much as possible,” said Jon Church of UN Water. ____20____ The government plans to increase this recycling proportion to 55% by 2060, with the aim of improving the quality of life for its citizens. A. It was ruled by Britain for a long time. B. They were built right in downtown areas. C. Singapore is a master at collecting rainwater. D. They are also designed to be modern enough. E. It currently recycles 30% of its domestic water needs. F. Water has always played a crucial role in the nation’s growth. G. Therefore, it must necessarily focus on the remaining three “taps”. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. D 19. C 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍新加坡水资源匮乏，独立后制定水资源管理计划，并详细介绍其四大供水支柱及相关举措。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Singapore has no natural freshwater resources and has been ranked among the most water-stressed countries in the world. (新加坡没有天然淡水资源，且被列为世界上水资源最紧张的国家之一)”以及下文“Thus, after gaining independence in 1965, Singapore realized that it had to take its water future into its own hands and developed a comprehensive water management plan. (因此，1965年独立后，新加坡意识到必须将自己的水资源未来掌握在自己手中，并制定了全面的水资源管理计划)”可知，此处应衔接上文水资源匮乏的现状，引出下文的应对措施，F选项“Water has always played a crucial role in the nation’s growth. (水在这个国家的发展中一直扮演着至关重要的角色)”既强调了水的重要性，又能自然衔接下文“重视水资源管理”，符合语境。故选F项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Singapore has developed four pillars (支柱) of water supply: imported water, desalinated (淡化的) water, local water storage and recycled water. To secure water supplies, it has entered into agreements with Malaysia, which supplies half of the total water needs. However, Singapore is projected to stop importing water by 2061. (新加坡制定了四大供水支柱：进口水、淡化水、本地蓄水和再生水。为确保供水，新加坡与马来西亚签订了协议，马来西亚提供其总需水量的一半。然而，新加坡预计到2061年停止进口水)”可知，此处应承接上文“停止进口水”，说明后续要依靠其他三大供水支柱，G选项“Therefore, it must necessarily focus on the remaining three “taps”. (因此，它必须重点关注剩下的三个“水龙头”)”中的remaining three ‘taps’指代四大支柱中除进口水外的另外三个，衔接上文逻辑，符合语境。故选G项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Today, Singapore has five desalination plants, which provide 25% of the island nation’s total water supply. These plants function as water purification facilities. (如今，新加坡拥有五座海水淡化厂，提供该岛国25%的总供水。这些工厂起到净水设施的作用)”以及下文“It is no wonder they fit into the city’s contemporary landscape naturally. (难怪它们能自然地融入这座城市的现代景观中)”可知，此处应说明淡化厂的特点，使其能融入现代景观，D选项“They are also designed to be modern enough. (它们也被设计得足够现代化)”既承接上文“净水设施”的功能，又呼应下文“融入现代景观”，符合语境。故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Rooftop water is channeled through pipes into a network of rivers, canals and reservoirs (水库). The Marina Barrage, covering 10,000 hm2, not only collects fresh water but also acts as a flood protection structure. (屋顶的雨水通过管道引入河流、运河和水库网络。占地10000公顷的滨海堤坝不仅收集淡水，还起到防洪作用)”可知，本段主要介绍新加坡收集雨水的举措，空格处应引出该话题，C选项“Singapore is a master at collecting rainwater. (新加坡是收集雨水的能手)”直接点明本段核心，衔接下文具体收集方式，符合语境。故选C项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Singapore also excels at treating wastewater. At a cost of up to $10 billion, the island nation has built a modern, centralized wastewater treatment system and efficiently reused wastewater. (新加坡在废水处理方面也表现出色。这个岛国耗资高达100亿美元，建成了现代化的集中式废水处理系统，并高效地回收利用废水)”以及下文“The government plans to increase this recycling proportion to 55% by 2060. (政府计划到2060年将这一回收比例提高到55%)”可知，此处应提及当前的废水回收比例，E选项“It currently recycles 30% of its domestic water needs. (目前，它回收了30%的生活用水需求)”中的currently与下文plans to increase形成对比，30%与下文55%呼应，符合语境。故选E项。 第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项项。 When our school announced a tree-planting project in the desert area, I hesitated. The task seemed too ___21___ for a group of teenagers. But deep down, I knew this was a chance to prove our ___22___ could make a real difference. The first day was ___23___. Strong winds blew sand into our eyes, and the temperature ___24___ sharply at night. By the third day, half of our team wanted to ___25___. That evening, our teacher showed us satellite photos of the expanding desert. “Every young tree you plant is a ___26___ against desertification,” she said quietly. Her words ___27___ something in me. The next morning, I volunteered to dig holes in the hardest soil. Slowly, others ___28___ me. We created an assembly line: some carried water, some planted, and others built protective fences. Our ___29___ became smoother with each passing day. Two months later, standing on a small hill, we saw straight rows of young trees ___30___ in the wind. They covered what was once bare sand like green soldiers. A local farmer approached, tears in his eyes: “You’ve given us ___31___ that this land can be saved.” This experience taught me that ___32___ doesn’t require superpowers. Ordinary people taking ___33___ action can create extraordinary change. Now when I see classmates wasting paper, I ___34___ share our desert story. To my delight, many started using ___35___ notebooks and recycling pens. The fight continues, one small step at a time. 21. A. permanent B. challenging C. boring D. influential 22. A. psychology B. crew C. efforts D. policy 23. A. delicate B. cruel C. enthusiastic D. miserable 24. A. rose B. stabilized C. declined D. changed 25. A. quit B. dismiss C. rest D. locate 26. A. wall B. string C. sample D. weapon 27. A. threw B. stimulated C. burned D. disturbed 28. A. ignored B. abused C. followed D. questioned 29. A. routine B. motive C. arguments D. footprint 30. A. dancing B. lying C. jumping D. roaring 31. A. commitment B. agenda C. comprehension D. proof 32. A. courage B. beauty C. labour D. success 33. A. sudden B. repeated C. brave D. grand 34. A. immediately B. proudly C. nervously D. straightforwardly 35. A. random B. complicated C. recycled D. superior 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。学校宣布沙漠植树计划时作者犹豫了，后被老师的话激励，团队协作两个月后成功植树，当地农民感动。此经历让作者明白普通人重复行动能创造改变，作者分享故事后同学也开始环保起来。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这项任务对于一群青少年来说似乎太难了。A. permanent永久的；B. challenging挑战性的；C. boring无聊的；D. influential有影响力的。根据上文“When our school announced a tree-planting project in the desert area, I hesitated.”可知，作者对学校开展的植树活动任务感到具有挑战性，故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在内心深处，我明白这正是一个证明我们努力能够产生实际效果的绝佳机会。A. psychology心理学；B. crew员工；C. efforts努力；D. policy政策。上文提到学校要在沙漠地区植物，所以是努力可以产生实际效果。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第一天真是糟糕透了。A. delicate脆弱的；B. cruel残忍的；C. enthusiastic热情的；D. miserable糟糕的，悲惨的。根据后文“Strong winds blew sand into our eyes, and the temperature ___4___sharply at night.”描述第一天的挑战，可见很糟糕。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：狂风将沙子吹进我们的眼睛里，而且夜间气温骤降。A. rose上升；B. stabilized使稳定；C. declined下降；D. changed改变。根据后文“sharply at night”以及常识，沙漠中白天热，晚上气温骤降。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：到了第三天，我们团队里有一半的人都想放弃了。A. quit放弃，停止；B. dismiss解散；C. rest休息；D. locate定位。上文“Strong winds blew sand into our eyes, and the temperature”描述他们遭遇到的困难，推测到了第三天想要放弃了，故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“你种下的每一棵小树都是对抗荒漠化的武器” 她轻声说道。A. wall墙壁；B. string细绳；C. sample样本；D. weapon武器。根据后文“against desertification”可知，树苗是对抗荒漠化的武器。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的这番话激励了我内心深处的某种情感。A. threw扔；B. stimulated激励，促进；C. burned燃烧；D. disturbed打扰。根据后文“The next morning, I volunteered to dig holes in the hardest soil.”可知，老师的话激励了作者。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，其他人也跟了上来。A. ignored忽视；B. abused虐待；C. followed跟随；D. questioned质问。根据后文“We created an assembly line: some carried water, some planted, and others built protective fences.”可知，其他人也开始跟随作者植树。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的常规流程随着每一天的过去而变得更加顺畅了。A. routine常规；B. motive动机；C. arguments争论；D. footprint足迹。根据上文“We created an assembly line: some carried water, some planted, and others built protective fences.”可知，植物有了生产线，成为了常规流程。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：两个月后，我们站在一个小山丘上，看到一排排整齐的幼树在风中舞蹈。A. dancing舞蹈；B. lying撒谎；C. jumping跳跃；D. roaring咆哮。根据后文“in the wind”指幼树在风中摇曳舞蹈。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一位当地农民走上前来，眼中噙满泪水：“你们已经向我们证明了这片土地是可以得到拯救的。”A. commitment承诺；B. agenda议程；C. comprehension理解力；D. proof证明。根据上文“They covered what was once bare sand like green soldiers”可知，通过行动证明了沙漠是可以得到拯救的。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次经历让我明白，成功并不需要非凡的才能。A. courage勇气；B. beauty美丽；C. labour劳动；D. success成功。根据后文“action can create extraordinary change”以及上文植树活动成果，即感悟成功并不需要非凡的才能。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：普通人通过不断采取行动，能够带来非凡的改变。A. sudden突然的；B. repeated重复的，不断的；C. brave勇敢的；D. grand壮丽的。根据上文“Two months later”可知，植树活动持续了两个月，说明要不断采取行动，故选B。 【34题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：现在，当我看到同学们浪费纸张时，我便会自豪地讲述我们那次沙漠故事。A. immediately立即；B. proudly骄傲地；C. nervously紧张地；D. straightforwardly直截了当地。根据上文“action can create extraordinary change”可知，作者认为他们的行动带来了非凡的改变，所以是自豪地分享故事。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：令我欣喜的是，许多人开始使用回收利用的笔记本和回收笔了。A. random随机的；B. complicated复杂的；C. recycled回收利用的；D. superior更好的。根据后文“notebooks and recycling pens”可知，经过作者的分享，许多人开始使用回收利用的笔记本和回收笔了。故选C。 第二节 语法填空(共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Poetry artfully combines sounds, words and grammar, making it delightful to read aloud. Drawing on colors, emotions and vivid images ____36____ (paint) lively mental pictures for readers, it touches hearts across ages and borders. As a precious global cultural treasure, poetry has evolved diverse styles. Chinese classical poetry attaches great importance to ____37____ (harmony) and rhythmic structures. It follows fixed lines and character counts, creating ____38____ unique rhythm and graceful rhyme. Tang poems by Li Bai, Du Fu and Wang Wei enjoyed immense popularity. Du Fu’s diverse themes made his works stand out, ____39____ (reflect) his profound thoughts and sincere feelings. However, as time went by, it was the new wave of literary reform in the early 20th century ____40____bravely discarded old rules and eventually ____41____ (break) fixed conventions in the literary innovation era. Most modern poems ____42____ (compose) in free verse have gained wide recognition. They focus either on innovative forms ____43____ on cross-cultural expression. With its unique charm, Chinese poetry has gradually drawn global attention, and Ezra Pound introduced classical Chinese poems to Western readers in early 1900s Europe. Ultimately, poetry acts as a timeless bridge linking the East and West, urging people to adopt a broad and inclusive mindset toward diverse civilizations. It conveys shared ____44____ (interact) beyond mere words and national borders. As such a precious literary treasure, it ____45____ (influence) human society deeply throughout the long course of history and will undoubtedly maintain its glamour for generations to come. 【答案】36. to paint 37. harmonious 38. a 39. reflecting 40. that 41. broke 42. composed 43. or 44. interaction 45. has influenced 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了诗歌的艺术特点、中国诗歌的发展历程（古典诗与现代诗）及其作为东西方桥梁的重要意义。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：诗歌利用色彩、情感和生动的意象为读者描绘生动的心理画面，触动着各个年龄和国家的心灵。固定结构 draw on sth. to do sth. 表示“借助……来做某事”，不定式在句中作目的状语。故填to paint。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：中国古典诗歌非常重视和谐的节奏结构。此处和下文rhythmic并列作定语修饰structures，应用形容词harmonious“和谐的”。故填harmonious。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它遵循固定的行数和字数，创造出独特的节奏和优美的韵律。rhythm为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一种独特的节奏”，为泛指，且unique是以辅音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：杜甫的主题多样，使其作品脱颖而出，体现了他深刻的思想和真挚的情感。此处为非谓语动词作状语，主语Du Fu’s diverse themes与reflect之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词形式。故填reflecting。 【40题详解】 考查强调句。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，正是20世纪初的文学改革新浪潮，勇敢地抛弃了旧规则，并最终在文学创新时代打破了固定的传统。此处为强调句，结构为It is/was + 被强调部分 + that/who + 其他部分，被强调部分为the new wave of literary reform in the early 20th century（物），所以用that。故填that。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，正是20世纪初的文学改革新浪潮，勇敢地抛弃了旧规则，并最终在文学创新时代打破了固定的传统。此处与discarded并列作谓语动词，根据时间状语in the early 20th century可知，应用一般过去时，break的过去式为broke。故填broke。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：大多数以自由诗形式创作的现代诗获得了广泛认可。此处为非谓语动词作后置定语，most modern poems与compose之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词形式。故填composed。 【43题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：它们要么注重创新形式，要么注重跨文化表达。此处为固定搭配either...or...，表示“要么……要么……”。故填or。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：它传递的不仅仅是语言和国界之外的共同互动。此处作conveys的宾语，应用名词interaction。故填interaction。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：作为这样一份珍贵的文学瑰宝，它在漫长的历史进程中深刻地影响了人类社会，并无疑将在未来几代人中保持其魅力。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语throughout the long course of history可知，此处强调动作从过去持续到现在并对现在产生影响，应用现在完成时，主语it是第三人称单数，所以用has influenced。故填has influenced。 第四部分 写 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 完成句子 (共7小题；每个空格1分，满分20分) 根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词的正确形式完成句子。 46. The excellent student often ________ ________ ________ ________ (下定决心) to study English harder. (mind) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. makes ②. up ③. his ④. mind 【解析】 【详解】句意：这名优等生时常下定决心更加努力学习英语。根据汉语提示“下定决心”可知，此处为动词短语make up one’s mind，结合often可知，使用一般现在时，主语为单数名词，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。 47. Our class, which is united all the time, ________ ________ (由…… 组成) twenty boys and eighteen girls. (consist) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. consists ②. of 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们班一向团结，由二十名男生和十八名女生组成。根据汉语提示“由……组成”可知，此处为动词短语consist of，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为单数名词，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。 48. This new policy, which is good for farmers, will ________ ________ _______ _________ (对……有影响) the development of local agriculture greatly. (impact) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. have ②. an ③. impact ④. on 【解析】 【详解】句意：这项惠及农民的新政策，将会极大影响当地农业的发展。根据汉语提示“对……有影响”可知，此处为动词短语have an impact on，助动词will后面使用动词原形，构成一般将来时。 49. The scientist, who loves his career, ________ ________ ________ (喜爱) doing research in the lab day and night. (fond) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. is ②. fond ③. of 【解析】 【详解】句意：这位热爱事业的科学家，整日沉浸在实验室钻研科研。根据汉语提示“喜爱”可知，此处为动词短语be fond of，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为单数名词，be动词用is。 50. This film _______ _________ _________ (值得) being seen.(worthy) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. is ②. worthy ③. of 【解析】 【详解】句意：这部电影值得一看。根据句意和提示词worthy可知，此处为固定搭配be worthy of doing表示“值得做某事”，描述客观事实，所以使用一般现在时，主语为第三人称单数，be动词用is。 51. He left ________ _________ (马上) after the meeting.(straight) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. straight ②. away 【解析】 【详解】句意：会议结束后他立刻离开了。根据汉语提示“马上”可知，此处为固定搭配straight away。 52. Don’t _______ _______ (拒绝) any help that is offered to you. (turn) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. turn ②. down 【解析】 【详解】句意：不要拒绝他人主动提供的帮助。根据汉语提示“拒绝”可知，此处为动词短语turn down，为祈使句的否定形式，需填动词原形。 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 53. 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。 Jenny had a talent for music. She joined the campus choir (合唱团) soon after entering high school and enjoyed the after-school activity greatly. Two months later, the choir teacher Miss Music announced there would be a year-end choir concert, the school year’s highlight. To her surprise, Miss Music gave her a challenging solo (独唱). “I’ve never done that. I’m afraid I can’t...” Jenny hesitated. “You have a beautiful voice. Practice hard and you can make it,” she encouraged her. Jenny agreed, sparing no effort to practice under her guidance. During her practice, Jenny often saw Eli, a senior who sang an inspiring song at the freshman opening ceremony that impressed all the attendees, including Jenny. He’d led the choir to city awards and now helped guide new members. He gave her breath control tips patiently, stabilizing her singing. Jenny was grateful for that. The big day came. Jenny spotted Eli in the hall backstage, helping with the routines. Then she noticed a single microphone standing at the front of the stage, lit by a bright spotlight, ready for her solo. She had never sung into a microphone and she forgot to ask Miss Music for advice. “The microphone might not be much of a problem,” she thought. It was her turn to sing. Miss Music motioned for her to go up in front of that microphone. Despite her uncertainty, her solo began smoothly. She felt relieved, singing confidently. Then she got to the last high note. With her lips nearly touching the microphone, the note came bursting out of the loud speakers (音箱), deafeningly loud. Every single person jerked (急拉) backward, jaws dropping. Shame swept over Jenny. “Never will I sing in front of people again,” she thought, rushing out, determined to skip the choir’s upcoming performance. She walked down the hallway, tears of sadness welling up in her eyes. 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。 Suddenly, she heard Eli calling out, “Jenny, wait!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jenny ran back to the backstage. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Suddenly, she heard Eli calling out, “Jenny, wait!” Turning back, Jenny met Eli’s warm and understanding eyes. He handed her tissues. “My first solo was even worse — I messed up the rhythm and made a fool of myself. But courage means moving forward despite errors,” he continued. “The new microphone is sensitive; your voice is clear and emotional. Don’t let one mistake erase your talent and destroy your hard work.” His inspiring words brought back her memories of late-night rehearsals. She nodded with gratitude and said firmly, “Thanks. I’ll never give up.” Jenny ran back to the backstage. Miss Music hurried over and hugged her, saying, “I’m proud you did quite well. The high note was just a microphone issue. My fault. I forgot to tell you how to use it.” She quickly showed Jenny the proper distance between the mouth and the microphone. Jenny responded, “Believe me, Miss Music. I’ll do better next time.” When it was the whole choir’s turn to perform, Jenny joined in. Her clear voice mixed with others’ perfectly. The hall erupted in loud applause. Jenny smiled at Eli and Miss Music, realizing setbacks are not walls but stepping stones, and that what matters most is daring to try again. 【解析】 【导语】本文以Jenny的经历为线索展开。Jenny有音乐天赋，加入校园合唱团后获独唱机会。她努力练习，演出时因未掌握好麦克风距离，最后一个高音震耳欲聋，她羞愧逃离，决定不再登台。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“突然，她听到埃利Eli喊道：‘Jenny，等等！’”可知，第一段可描写Eli追上Jenny，对她进行安慰与鼓励，分享自己首次独唱出丑的经历，强调勇气的重要性，还指出新麦克风敏感，她的声音很棒，不要因一个错误否定自己，这些话让Jenny回忆起辛苦排练的时光，重新振作。 ②由第二段句首内容“Jenny跑回后台。”可知，第二段可描写Jenny回到后台，Music女士过来安慰她，承认是自己的疏忽，没告知麦克风使用方法，还迅速教她正确距离，Jenny表示下次会更好，在合唱表演时，Jenny融入其中，大厅响起掌声，最后她明白挫折是垫脚石，重要的是敢于再尝试。 2.续写线索：Eli出现——暖心安慰、分享自身经历并鼓励 ——Jenny重拾信心、坚定不放弃的决心 ——Jenny回到后台——Music女士道歉并指导麦克风用法 ——Jenny在合唱团集体表演中完美发挥、赢得掌声 ——Jenny领悟挫折的意义，明白敢于重新尝试最重要 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①转身：turn back/turn around ②递纸巾：hand her tissues/pass her tissues/give her tissues ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①感激地：with gratitude/gratefully ②自豪：be proud/feel proud/take pride in 【点睛】【高分句型1】I forgot to tell you how to use it. (运用了特殊疑问词加不定式how to use) 【高分句型2】When it was the whole choir’s turn to perform, Jenny joined in. (运用了When引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年第二学期期中综合训练 高二级英语科 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，考生号，考场号，座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡的指定答题区域，写在本试卷上无效。 3.全卷满分150分，听力25分，笔试125分，考试时间120分钟(含听力时间) 第一部分听力理解(共15题，满分25分) 第一节 听力理解（4段共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 听下面一段对话，回答第1—2题。 1. What was the main purpose of the man’s trip? A. To attend meetings. B. To shop around. C. To go sightseeing. 2. Where did the man get the vase? A. From a market. B. From a craft shop. C. From a flower shop. 听下面一段对话，回答第3—5题。 3. What does Katie think of herself? A. She is talented. B. She is hard-working. C. She is confident. 4. What does Katie love about skateboarding? A. The feeling of freedom. B. The thrill of adventure. C. The sense of achievement. 5. What does Katie do before big competitions? A. She does gentle exercise. B. She increases her practice. C. She imagines herself winning. 听下面一段独白，回答第6—8题。 6. What does the speaker like best about being an architect? A. Traveling abroad. B. Earning a high salary. C. Meeting different customers. 7. When does the speaker feel worried? A. When he studies related laws. B. When he works with numbers. C. When he looks for right materials. 8. What would the speaker love to design in the future? A. Floating homes. B. Houses on the moon. C. Underground buildings. 听下面一段对话，回答第9—10题。 9. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To look for help. B. To ask for permission. C. To share some information. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do first? A. Search the Internet. B. Visit a doctor. C. Call his friend. 第二节 听取信息 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11—15的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。 Tips for building long lasting friendships Grow a friendship * Check with your friend after a big event * Help your friend out with 11 issues Express your emotions, feelings and 12 * Share your genuine feelings with your friend * Always 13 listen to your friend Maintain your friendship over time * Don’t let 14 break your friendship apart. * Find an online 15 第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Celebrate the season with the Art Institute of Chicago! Whether you are planning an outing with family and friends or looking for ways to reflect or recharge, we’ve got just what you need to reconnect with art, yourself and each other. * Canova and ancient art Antonio Canova carved a modern portrait of the ancient past in stone. Inspired by classical antiques and the birth of archeology (考古学), he created works that brought mythic characters of Greece and Rome to life in the 18th century Europe. On July 18 at 6:00 pm. curators Emerson Bowyer and Lisa Ayla Cakmak will share how Canova sought to compete with the beauty of ancient art even as he fought to preserve it. * Expression through dance In four performances, each created for and presented in a specific gallery, the local dance company, the Seldoms, shows the power of dance to interpret and appreciate art across different types. Stop by on July 30 from 1:00 to 2:30 to see your favorite artworks from the collection in a dynamic new light. * James Johnson on carving, design and fashion Glad to know artist James Johnson, who with works like Lakt, carves and paints imagery (意象) in wood using a Northwest Coast style called “formline”. On July 23 at 6:00 pm, Johnson and associate curator Andrew Hamilton will discuss the artist’s work and how it informs his recent design cooperation with Lib Tech Snowboards and Vans. * Holiday art-making Head to Griffin Court for holiday-themed art making. On July 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, create your own holiday card inspired by the work of Ray Johnson using a series of collage (拼贴画) materials. And on July 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, look to our textiles (纺织品) collection for ideas as you build a festive folding star from paper. All ages are welcome to drop by! 1. What can we know about Antonio Canova? A. He painted on stones. B. He created vivid works. C. He collected classical antiques. D. He preserved modern artworks. 2. Which involves creating something with paper? A. Holiday art-making. B. Canova and ancient art. C. Expression through dance. D. James Johnson on carving, design and fashion. 3. What is the aim of the text? A. To show the artworks of the Art Institute of Chicago. B. To introduce the history of the Art Institute of Chicago. C. To describe the structure of the Art Institute of Chicago. D. To encourage people to visit the Art Institute of Chicago. B From a young age, I usually topped my class, winning awards and praise. My parents were proud and I dreamed of becoming a doctor someday. However, things began to change in my second year. My father found a new job so we moved, and I had to enter a new school. The new environment was a significant challenge. Although I tried my best to fit in, struggling to connect with my new classmates, I was still lonely and out of place. I started avoiding homework, and even lost interest in school. By the end of this term, I had failed my final exam, letting down both my family and myself. Eventually, I made the decision to drop out. For several years, I lived with deep regret. Then in 2014, I attended a children’s concert where a guest speaker shared a powerful message about the life-changing value of education. The words touched something in me. That evening, I wrote a heartfelt letter to my parents, pouring out my regrets and asking for a second chance to go back to school. To my relief, they said yes. I was admitted to the school again, several years older than my classmates so the early days were even tougher. But I stayed focused and tried to rebuild my confidence. Gradually, I found my rhythm. I studied hard and reconnected with my classmates. Soon my grades improved. Teachers began to notice that and classmates grew respectful. I was chosen as the monitor. On the graduation day when I walked across the stage, I realised myself not a student but someone who had overcome a personal failure. Looking back, I see now that my failure was a powerful teacher. It taught me to keep going and value a second chance. Most of all, it reminded me I am capable of writing my own story. 4. Why did the author enter a new school? A. To get better educational resources. B. To experience a different environment. C. To realise her dream of studying medicine. D. To follow the change of her father’s work. 5. What did the author decide to do in 2014? A. To go back to school. B. To attend more concerts. C. To write her own book. D. To share the value of education. 6. Which word can best describe the author? A. Responsible. B. Creative. C. Determined. D. Patient. 7. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fresh start reshapes life. B. Failure is a must for success. C. Hard work beats natural talent. D. Chance favors the prepared mind. C Listening to music daily after the age of 70 could greatly lower the risk of developing a brain disease like dementia. A major study from Monash University discovered this by analyzing data from over 10,800 older adults. Those who often listened to music had a much lower chance of suffering from severe memory problems compared to those who seldom did. The research also explored the benefits of playing musical instruments, finding that people who played regularly also saw a significant drop in their risk. The most powerful effects were seen in people who always listened to music. This group not only had a lower risk of the brain disease but also showed better overall thinking abilities and a stronger memory for daily events. Combining both listening and playing music offered even greater protection against mental decline. Researchers suggest that music could be a simple and effective way for older people to maintain their mental health. This finding is especially important as societies around the world face the challenges of an aging population. With people living longer, conditions that affect memory and thinking are becoming more common, creating pressure on families and healthcare systems. Therefore, finding easy-to-use methods to support brain health is a public health priority. According to the lead scientist, with no known cure for such brain diseases, finding ways to prevent or delay them is extremely important. The study adds to evidence that our brain’s health is not fixed. It can be influenced by our personal choices and environment. Thus, activities like listening to or playing music may be powerful lifestyle tools to promote a healthy mind as we age. 8. What benefit did regular music listeners show? A. They never got sick. B. They lived longer than others. C. They all learned to play instruments. D. They had better memory of daily events. 9. Why is music considered a good method for brain health? A. It is a new scientific discovery. B. It is more popular than other activities. C. It is easy for most older people to access. D. It can replace all other medical treatments. 10. What is the key message of the research? A. Brain health is only decided by age and genes. B. Older adults should avoid all social activities. C. Only listening to music is helpful for the mind. D. Lifestyle choices can influence our brain’s aging process. 11. Which is the best title for the passage? A. A New Cure for Brain Diseases B. The Challenges of an Aging Population C. Music: A Simple Way to Protect the Aging Brain D. How to Play a Musical Instrument D Poetry is maybe the most human of all human endeavors, which is thought least likely to be taken over by AI. But according to a recent study, this is not so, as non-experts rate AI poetry higher than poetry written by humans. The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality. What was surprising indeed is that most of these non-experts, when they were not told whether a poem was composed by AI or by a human systematically, ranked the ones that were actually written by AI higher than the ones written by humans. What does this experiment show exactly? The researchers are very clear that these findings were limited to non-experts. The research team’s own explanation has to do with participants’ lack of expertise, concluding that these non-experts preferred the AI poetry because it was less complicated, and more straightforward This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes. Plus, it is usually tricky to do experiments on aesthetic (美学) appreciation. This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience. The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway. 12. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The process of the experiment. B. The principle of the experiment. C. The subject of the experiment. D. The result of the experiment. 13. Why does the author mention “wine-tasting” in paragraph 5? A. To compare poetry with wine. B. To show non-experts’ preferences. C. To prove the research findings. D. To argue against the team’s explanation. 14. What can be inferred about the non-experts according to the text? A. They showed good aesthetic appreciation skills. B. They had prior experience in evaluating poetic quality. C. They rated the poems based on their aesthetic experience. D. They were expert in distinguishing AI poetry from human poetry. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of human poetry? A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Critical. D. Doubtful. 第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Singapore has no natural freshwater resources and has been ranked among the most water-stressed countries in the world. ____16____ Thus, after gaining independence in 1965, Singapore realized that it had to take its water future into its own hands and developed a comprehensive water management plan. Singapore has developed four pillars (支柱) of water supply: imported water, desalinated (淡化的) water, local water storage and recycled water. To secure water supplies, it has entered into agreements with Malaysia, which supplies half of the total water needs. However, Singapore is projected to stop importing water by 2061. ____17____ Today, Singapore has five desalination plants, which provide 25% of the island nation’s total water supply. These plants function as water purification facilities. ____18____ It is no wonder they fit into the city’s contemporary landscape naturally. Singapore’s goal is to increase its desalination capacity to meet 30% of its water needs by 2060. ____19____ Rooftop water is channeled through pipes into a network of rivers, canals and reservoirs (水库). The Marina Barrage, covering 10,000 hm2, not only collects fresh water but also acts as a flood protection structure. Singapore also excels at treating wastewater. At a cost of up to $10 billion, the island nation has built a modern, centralized wastewater treatment system and efficiently reused wastewater. “All wastewater is collected, treated and reused as much as possible,” said Jon Church of UN Water. ____20____ The government plans to increase this recycling proportion to 55% by 2060, with the aim of improving the quality of life for its citizens. A. It was ruled by Britain for a long time. B. They were built right in downtown areas. C. Singapore is a master at collecting rainwater. D. They are also designed to be modern enough. E. It currently recycles 30% of its domestic water needs. F. Water has always played a crucial role in the nation’s growth. G. Therefore, it must necessarily focus on the remaining three “taps”. 第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项项。 When our school announced a tree-planting project in the desert area, I hesitated. The task seemed too ___21___ for a group of teenagers. But deep down, I knew this was a chance to prove our ___22___ could make a real difference. The first day was ___23___. Strong winds blew sand into our eyes, and the temperature ___24___ sharply at night. By the third day, half of our team wanted to ___25___. That evening, our teacher showed us satellite photos of the expanding desert. “Every young tree you plant is a ___26___ against desertification,” she said quietly. Her words ___27___ something in me. The next morning, I volunteered to dig holes in the hardest soil. Slowly, others ___28___ me. We created an assembly line: some carried water, some planted, and others built protective fences. Our ___29___ became smoother with each passing day. Two months later, standing on a small hill, we saw straight rows of young trees ___30___ in the wind. They covered what was once bare sand like green soldiers. A local farmer approached, tears in his eyes: “You’ve given us ___31___ that this land can be saved.” This experience taught me that ___32___ doesn’t require superpowers. Ordinary people taking ___33___ action can create extraordinary change. Now when I see classmates wasting paper, I ___34___ share our desert story. To my delight, many started using ___35___ notebooks and recycling pens. The fight continues, one small step at a time. 21. A. permanent B. challenging C. boring D. influential 22. A. psychology B. crew C. efforts D. policy 23. A. delicate B. cruel C. enthusiastic D. miserable 24. A. rose B. stabilized C. declined D. changed 25. A. quit B. dismiss C. rest D. locate 26. A. wall B. string C. sample D. weapon 27. A. threw B. stimulated C. burned D. disturbed 28. A. ignored B. abused C. followed D. questioned 29. A. routine B. motive C. arguments D. footprint 30. A. dancing B. lying C. jumping D. roaring 31. A. commitment B. agenda C. comprehension D. proof 32. A. courage B. beauty C. labour D. success 33. A. sudden B. repeated C. brave D. grand 34. A. immediately B. proudly C. nervously D. straightforwardly 35. A. random B. complicated C. recycled D. superior 第二节 语法填空(共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Poetry artfully combines sounds, words and grammar, making it delightful to read aloud. Drawing on colors, emotions and vivid images ____36____ (paint) lively mental pictures for readers, it touches hearts across ages and borders. As a precious global cultural treasure, poetry has evolved diverse styles. Chinese classical poetry attaches great importance to ____37____ (harmony) and rhythmic structures. It follows fixed lines and character counts, creating ____38____ unique rhythm and graceful rhyme. Tang poems by Li Bai, Du Fu and Wang Wei enjoyed immense popularity. Du Fu’s diverse themes made his works stand out, ____39____ (reflect) his profound thoughts and sincere feelings. However, as time went by, it was the new wave of literary reform in the early 20th century ____40____bravely discarded old rules and eventually ____41____ (break) fixed conventions in the literary innovation era. Most modern poems ____42____ (compose) in free verse have gained wide recognition. They focus either on innovative forms ____43____ on cross-cultural expression. With its unique charm, Chinese poetry has gradually drawn global attention, and Ezra Pound introduced classical Chinese poems to Western readers in early 1900s Europe. Ultimately, poetry acts as a timeless bridge linking the East and West, urging people to adopt a broad and inclusive mindset toward diverse civilizations. It conveys shared ____44____ (interact) beyond mere words and national borders. As such a precious literary treasure, it ____45____ (influence) human society deeply throughout the long course of history and will undoubtedly maintain its glamour for generations to come. 第四部分 写 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 完成句子 (共7小题；每个空格1分，满分20分) 根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词的正确形式完成句子。 46. The excellent student often ________ ________ ________ ________ (下定决心) to study English harder. (mind) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 47. Our class, which is united all the time, ________ ________ (由…… 组成) twenty boys and eighteen girls. (consist) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 48. This new policy, which is good for farmers, will ________ ________ _______ _________ (对……有影响) the development of local agriculture greatly. (impact) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 49. The scientist, who loves his career, ________ ________ ________ (喜爱) doing research in the lab day and night. (fond) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 50. This film _______ _________ _________ (值得) being seen.(worthy) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 51. He left ________ _________ (马上) after the meeting.(straight) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 52. Don’t _______ _______ (拒绝) any help that is offered to you. (turn) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 53. 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。 Jenny had a talent for music. She joined the campus choir (合唱团) soon after entering high school and enjoyed the after-school activity greatly. Two months later, the choir teacher Miss Music announced there would be a year-end choir concert, the school year’s highlight. To her surprise, Miss Music gave her a challenging solo (独唱). “I’ve never done that. I’m afraid I can’t...” Jenny hesitated. “You have a beautiful voice. Practice hard and you can make it,” she encouraged her. Jenny agreed, sparing no effort to practice under her guidance. During her practice, Jenny often saw Eli, a senior who sang an inspiring song at the freshman opening ceremony that impressed all the attendees, including Jenny. He’d led the choir to city awards and now helped guide new members. He gave her breath control tips patiently, stabilizing her singing. Jenny was grateful for that. The big day came. Jenny spotted Eli in the hall backstage, helping with the routines. Then she noticed a single microphone standing at the front of the stage, lit by a bright spotlight, ready for her solo. She had never sung into a microphone and she forgot to ask Miss Music for advice. “The microphone might not be much of a problem,” she thought. It was her turn to sing. Miss Music motioned for her to go up in front of that microphone. Despite her uncertainty, her solo began smoothly. She felt relieved, singing confidently. Then she got to the last high note. With her lips nearly touching the microphone, the note came bursting out of the loud speakers (音箱), deafeningly loud. Every single person jerked (急拉) backward, jaws dropping. Shame swept over Jenny. “Never will I sing in front of people again,” she thought, rushing out, determined to skip the choir’s upcoming performance. She walked down the hallway, tears of sadness welling up in her eyes. 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。 Suddenly, she heard Eli calling out, “Jenny, wait!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jenny ran back to the backstage. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $