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2025~2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题纸上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3．回答非选择题时，请将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man’s brother now? A. An accountant. B. A technician. C. A banker. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I wonder what job your younger brother is doing now. I know he used to work for a technology company. M: He still works as an accountant at that company. He has been interested in money since he was young. I guess he’ll become a banker one day. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did James fall over? A. Because he tripped over. B. Because he was very tired. C. Because he injured himself. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: James showed great character finishing that race after falling over like that. Did he pull a muscle? M: I think so. At first, I thought maybe he was just really tired or that he tripped over something, but then I saw how awkwardly he was running afterwards. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do for the woman’s charity? A. Buy them coffee. B. Join their marathon. C. Donate some money. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Check out our donation box in the village hall. We’re trying to raise funds for the children’s playground. M: I’ll be sure to add to it. I know a lot of people have helped by running marathons and holding coffee mornings. Hopefully, you’ll reach the target soon. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A strange app. B. An unsafe email. C. A new bank account. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: That’s strange. I received an email saying there’s an extra $1000 in my bank account and asking me to click this link to check it out. W: Do not click on that link. If you do, you’ll lose your money. I suggest checking your banking app directly. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which room will the man stay in today? A. The one along the hall. B. The one with a garden view. C. The one next to the swimming pool. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I love your hotel so much. The last time I stayed here you put me in the double room along the hall next to the swimming pool. W: This time you’re on the third floor, but it looks onto the garden, and it has its own bathroom. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers going to make? A. A building. B. A document. C. A video. 7. What will the man do next? A. Set up the cameras. B. Find a designer. C. Grab the lighting. 【答案】6. C 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: This old house is perfect for this documentary. The architecture is amazing and there is so much space — just think how clever the designers were all those centuries ago. Now, let’s see, have you brought all the equipment in? W: I think so. We’ve got all the cameras in this bag, the sound equipment in that bag… Ah, the lighting is still in the car. M: Okay, let me fix the cameras on their stands first, and then you can grab the lighting. While you’re doing that, I’ll find out where the director wants everything to be. W: Sure, no problem. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Parent and child. C. Salesperson and customer. 9. Why did the man apologize to the woman? A. Because he didn’t notice she was busy. B. Because he forgot to pick up the phone. C. Because he couldn’t attend the office party. 【答案】8. A 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey, Laura. Can I just...? Oh! Sorry. W: ... so don’t wait up. Bye! Paul... Hi! Can I help you? M: Yeah, I’m just checking the numbers for the office party tonight. Sorry, I didn’t realize you were on the phone. W: It’s fine! I was just sending my son a voice note to remind him I’ll be home late. There’s no point calling him. He never picks up the phone! M: My daughter’s the same. She refuses to make phone calls! I don’t get it. I used to chat for hours on the phone with my friends. W: It’s a generation thing. They’re so used to texting or talking online. My son says, “People only ever call for two reasons... either they’re selling something, or they’re delivering bad news!” 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Which country has the man already been to? A. Britain. B. France. C. Austria. 11. What do the speakers probably want to avoid? A. Overcrowded streets. B. Expensive hotels. C. Long flights. 12. What might attract the woman to visit Zadar? A. Its buildings. B. Its history. C. Its weather. 13. How does the woman sound? A. Uninterested. B. Hesitant. C. Anxious. 【答案】10. B 11. A 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: I don’t know which of these European cities we should visit. They all seem interesting! M: Yeah, but Paris got really busy and made me a bit anxious. W: Exactly! That’s how I felt in London too. The first city I’m considering is Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. It has beautiful buildings, lots of history, and great restaurants. It’s also really close to Austria, so we could have a day trip there too. I really want to go there. But I’ve found another city in Croatia called Zadar, which I also love! M: Where’s Croatia? W: It’s across the sea from Italy and it has warm sunny weather. That’s why I might prefer it to Bratislava. It’s on the coast so we could go swimming too. Plus, the surrounding countryside is beautiful. M: Sounds like you really can’t make up your mind. Let’s go for the one that is cheaper. W: They’re about the same price! The flights are the same length and cost, and the food, drinks, and hotels have the same prices. M: Let’s go to both then — Bratislava and Zadar! 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How many bedrooms will there be in total? A. 12. B. 10. C. 4. 15. What will the bottom space be used as? A. An open-plan kitchen. B. A public bathroom. C. Shared space. 16. What does the woman think of the man at the end? A. Generous. B. Unrealistic. C. Thoughtful. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: So, what do you think? W: I think you’re mad to have spent a quarter of a million dollars on this place. M: Once I have done it up, I’ll be able to make it back in 10 years. W: You really think so? M: Yes. This old building has hard walls, large windows, and plenty of space. It just needs cleaning up and then I’ll start remodeling. W: What do you plan to do with it? M: I’m going to turn it into four apartments, each with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. I’ll leave the space at the bottom open-plan so people can socialize or have parties. W: Is that a new idea for apartment buildings? M: No, I don’t think so. I saw it online a few years ago. W: Are you going to rent them out? M: Yes. Once they are done, I’m going to rent them out for $1000 a month. W: That seems quite high. M: Not for this area. It’s five minutes’ walk to the nearest subway station and only 30 minutes’ walk to the city center. W: It sounds like you have really thought this through. M: Of course. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why did Kerry want to be an artist at first? A. To become rich. B. To be an art teacher. C. To promote local culture. 18. What is Kerry’s town like? A. Some people live on boats. B. It’s surrounded by the river. C. Many houses are built on the river. 19. What tradition did Mr. Green introduce to Kerry? A. Decorating boats. B. Repairing boats. C. Building boats. 20. Why did Kerry want to continue the tradition? A. Because she found joy in it. B. Because she could earn a lot. C. Because she followed her teacher’s advice. 【答案】17. A 18. A 19. A 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Kerry was a high school student who dreamed of becoming a famous artist and selling her work for lots of money. Her art teacher, Mr. Green, warned her of becoming an artist just to make money. He said art was about loving and enjoying her work, and that it should have meaning and cultural significance. Kerry’s town had a river running through it. She liked walking along the river and seeing all the boats that people lived on instead of houses. It was a different way of life that interested her. One day, she was surprised to see Mr. Green on a boat. He explained that he had bought it to make it look modern, and showed her his designs. Kerry was amazed by the level of detail in the artwork. Mr. Green explained that painting riverboats was a tradition that had been lost in their country. Kerry asked if she could help him do it. Together they worked on the boat for months until it was finished. Kerry decided to try and keep this tradition alive by offering to paint other boats for free. She didn’t make any money, but she had discovered what she liked. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four Great 2025 Reads for Younger Readers How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares Intended for: ages 8 to 12 Comment from: Betsy Bird, librarian Isn’t winning the lottery (彩票) supposed to be a good thing? Then why is Carlos so miserable? After his papi wins it big, everything suddenly changes. Based on the experiences of the author’s father, this graphic novel with splendid watercolor art brings historical fiction to an all-new level. The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi Intended for: ages 5 to 8 Comment from: Betsy Bird, librarian Can kids have “jobs”? Sure! Cecilia has two! On the one hand, she has the job of being a normal kid, and on the other, she’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. This wonderful picture book is an honest examination of how everyone needs to strive for harmony in everyday life. The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady Intended for: ages 4 to 8 Comment from: Lisa Yee, author At the heart of this imaginative picture book is a simple wooden table where generations of a Gullah Geechee community feast, honor and celebrate. Antwan Eady’s lyrical words carry the reader along while London Ladd’s lively paintings jump off the page and then draw you in. Brave by Weshoyot Alvitre Intended for: ages 5 to 9 Comment from: Cynthia Leitich Smith, author The fluent writing and excellent images in the book reclaim the word “brave”, shining a light on the Native men. Share this book with young readers from Native families, from military families, and from every family that’s called upon to be courageous in a challenging world. 21. What do we know about The Interpreter? A. It is a science fiction. B. It is adapted from real life. C. It is about balance in daily life. D. It is about a child’s exam. 22. Which book is recommended for a kid whose father is a soldier? A. Brave. B. The Interpreter. C. The Gathering Table. D. How to Say Goodbye in Cuban. 23. What do the four books have in common? A. They are for kids aged 4 to 13. B. They all have attractive pictures. C. They all show cultural traditions. D. They are recommended by writers. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了四本适合低龄读者的2025年优秀图书推荐。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi部分中“This wonderful picture book is an honest examination of how everyone needs to strive for harmony in everyday life.(这本优秀的图画书真实地探讨了每个人都需要在日常生活中努力追求和谐的问题。)”可知，这本书是关于日常生活中的平衡与和谐。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Brave by Weshoyot Alvitre部分中“Share this book with young readers from Native families, from military families(将这本书分享给来自原住民家庭、军人家庭的年轻读者)”可知，《Brave》这本书适合推荐给军人家庭的孩子。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据各书评论可知：How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares部分中“splendid watercolor art(精彩的水彩艺术)”；The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi部分中“wonderful picture book(优秀的图画书)”；The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady部分中“lively paintings jump off the page(生动的画作跃然纸上)”；Brave by Weshoyot Alvitre部分中“excellent images(优秀的图片)”可知，四本书都有吸引人的图片。 B The “Global Positioning System”, or GPS, is used by billions of people around the world every day. It allows users to determine their exact location anywhere on Earth. Until recently, however, very few people knew that GPS would not exist without the work of Gladys West. Her contributions to the US Navy helped make GPS a reality. Ms. West, a black mathematician and computer programmer, grew up working on a farm in Virginia. She was born in 1930, when Black people in the US were treated as if they were not equal to white people. When it was time for her to get educated, Ms. West attended a one-room school, a place whose conditions everyone can imagine, along with other Black children. Nevertheless, the young girl came to realize the vital importance that education held in one’s life. Having studied with great effort, she eventually won a scholarship to Virginia State College and obtained her bachelor’s degree in mathematics upon graduation. In 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower made it possible for Black people to hold US government jobs. In the following year, she took part in a project designed to determine the precise shape of the Earth. As part of her work, Ms. West had to program one of the world’s first supercomputers. Her work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth’s shape. The exact model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system. Though GPS was developed for the US military, it has wound up helping people around the world every day. Ms. West continued to work at the lab for 42 years, until she retired in 1998. But she didn’t just stay at home after that. She went back to school and got a Ph.D. In spite of Ms. West’s success, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several awards — a delay rooted in the gender and racial discrimination she endured in her career. 24. What can we learn about Gladys West from her early life? A. She lived a wealthy childhood. B. She cared about social fairness. C. She had a hunger for knowledge. D. She hoped to be a mathematician. 25. Why was Gladys West’s work important for GPS? A. Because it improved GPS device performance. B. Because it designed early man-made satellites. C. Because it discovered rules of space movement. D. Because it supported GPS satellite orbit planning. 26. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Female efforts deserve more recognition. B. Great achievements can be easily ignored. C. Science shapes the progress of modern society. D. We need more outstanding female researchers. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To honour an unsung pioneer. B. To stress the importance of education. C. To introduce the development of GPS. D. To describe the US working conditions. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了GPS无名英雄Gladys West的生平与贡献。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Nevertheless, the young girl came to realize the vital importance that education held in one's life. Having studied with great effort, she eventually won a scholarship(然而她深知教育对人生至关重要。凭借刻苦钻研，她成功考取弗吉尼亚州立大学奖学金，顺利取得数学学士学位。)”可知，Gladys West从小就渴望知识，认识到教育的重要性并刻苦学习。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Her work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth's shape. The exact model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system.(她的工作帮助创建了一个极其精确的地球形状数学模型。该精确模型被用于规划GPS系统卫星的轨道)”可知，Gladys West的工作为GPS卫星轨道规划提供了支持。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In spite of Ms. West’s success, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several awards — a delay rooted in the gender and racial discrimination she endured in her career.(尽管West女士取得了成功，但直到2018年她才真正因工作获得认可——这一延迟源于她职业生涯中所遭受的性别和种族歧视)”可知，女性的努力值得更多认可。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“very few people knew that GPS would not exist without the work of Gladys West(很少有人知道没有Gladys West的工作就不会有GPS)”及全文对Gladys West生平贡献的叙述，尤其最后一段“she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018(直到2018年她才真正因工作获得认可)”可知，作者旨在致敬这位默默无闻的先驱。 C A Chinese economist once asked me a thought-provoking question about British universities: “Why do you lock your young people, who are at their most creative stage, in quiet old campuses for three years and let them enjoy too much leisure?” Every August, this question comes to my mind. Nowadays, the UK university system is suffering from serious problems. The number of college students rose by 68% from 1997 to 2010. Later, the government permitted universities to charge £ 9,000 per student each year with no limit on enrollment (入学). Consequently, many universities lowered their teaching standards and campuses became increasingly overcrowded. Some cities have two or even three universities, causing a huge waste of public budget. Meanwhile, the leaders of top Russell Group universities are highly paid, with an average yearly salary of £ 400,000. Worse still, university degrees are gradually declining in value. Many employers pay less attention to graduates’ academic grades, and some even disregard whether applicants have a degree. Ten years ago, the famous accounting firm EY abandoned the practice of focusing on A-level results and degree grades when hiring. Official statistics show that over a quarter of British graduates end up in low or medium-skill jobs. The economic advantages of a university degree are declining sharply. Actually, some practical solutions are available. As former university minister Jo Johnson suggested, two-year courses are enough for most subjects, for current three-year programs only provide about six months of teaching per year. Besides, large-scale mergers should be carried out to change the situation where almost every city has two or even three universities. It is also necessary to restore vocational colleges with closer ties to local jobs, which was practiced by James Dyson when he founded the Dyson Institute in Wiltshire in 2017. Of course, one shall not prematurely lose confidence in the universities. This stems from the fact that universities are not only places for job preparation but also centers of liberal education (通识教育) that can reach and influence a far wider population beyond its young students. 28. Why is the Chinese economist’s question mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To show concern for British youth. B. To indicate young people’s creativity. C. To introduce challenges facing UK universities. D. To present a thought-provoking question about education. 29. What can be inferred about UK universities from the passage? A. They lack sufficient government funding. B. They ignore their students’ career development. C. They attach great importance to teaching quality. D. They face declining education and devalued degrees. 30. What does the underlined word “mergers” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Combinations. B. Revolutions. C. Separations. D. Organizations. 31. What is the author’s attitude towards UK universities? A. Worried and hopeless. B. Critical but supportive. C. Indifferent but objective. D. Concerned and doubtful. 【答案】28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了英国大学面临的严重问题、解决方案及作者的态度。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“A Chinese economist once asked me a thought-provoking question about British universities: “Why do you lock your young people, who are at their most creative stage, in quiet old campuses for three years and let them enjoy too much leisure?”(一位中国经济学家曾向我提出一个关于英国大学、引人深思的问题：“为何你们要把创造力巅峰阶段的年轻人，禁锢在古朴静谧的校园里三年，任由他们虚度大量闲暇时光？”)”以及第二段“Nowadays, the UK university system is suffering from serious problems(如今，英国大学体系正面临严重问题)”可知，引用该问题是为了引出后文对英国大学所面临挑战的讨论。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“many universities lowered their teaching standards(许多大学降低了教学标准)”及第三段中“university degrees are gradually declining in value(大学学位的价值正在逐渐下降)”可知，英国大学面临教育质量下降和学位贬值的问题。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“large-scale mergers should be carried out to change the situation where almost every city has two or even three universities(应进行大规模mergers，以改变几乎每个城市都有两到甚至三所大学的现状)”可知，为改变几乎每个城市都有两到甚至三所大学的现状，应进行大规模合并，mergers意为“组合，合并”，与combinations同义。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二、三段中作者指出大学降低教学标准、学位贬值等问题，可知作者持批评态度；根据最后一段中“one shall not prematurely lose confidence in the universities(人们不应过早对大学失去信心)”及“universities are not only places for job preparation but also centers of liberal education(大学不仅是就业准备的场所，也是通识教育的中心)”可知，作者对大学仍持支持态度。故作者态度为批判性但支持的。 D A new study of e-sports gamers has found that sparkling water could be a better alternative to still water for those aiming to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of desk work. Gamers often rely on caffeine-rich drinks such as coffee or energy drinks to stay in the zone during long sessions. However, consuming these caffeinated drinks in large quantities poses significant potential health risks, including sleep disruption and increased heart burden. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan thus sought to investigate whether sparkling water could provide a safer and equally effective alternative. On two separate occasions, 14 casual gamers were asked to play virtual soccer for three hours. In one trial, they drank plain water; and in the other, they consumed sparkling water. Based on comprehensive measurements, including reaction speeds, pupil (瞳孔) size changes (a key indicator of tiredness), physical stress hormones, and self-reported exhaustion levels, the results clearly indicated that sparkling water was superior in sustaining attention levels and minimizing tiredness. Scientists propose a plausible theory behind this improvement. The carbon dioxide mixed in sparkling water interacts with specific sensory receptors in the mouth known as “transient receptor potential” (TRP) channels. This interaction triggers an increase in mental alertness, thereby enhancing cognitive performance during extended tasks. Beyond subjective feelings of alertness, players also reported enjoying the sessions more when drinking sparkling water. Furthermore, statistical analysis revealed that players committed fewer in-game errors while under its influence, although their overall offensive and defensive skills remained unchanged. “These findings demonstrate that sparkling water effectively reduces both subjective and objective signs of cognitive tiredness during extended e-sports performance,” the researchers concluded. Nevertheless, these results should be considered alongside the study’s funding sources. The research received partial financial support from a soft drink company that manufactures the sparkling water employed in the experiments, and two of the study’s authors work for this company. These financial links introduce potential conflicts of interest that may have biased the results. 32. What does the study focus on? A. A better option for sustained concentration. B. The effects of caffeine-rich drinks on games. C. Measures to reduce gaming-related tiredness. D. The role of TRP channels in mental alertness. 33. How did sparkling water affect gamers’ performance? A. By increasing physical stress levels. B. By reducing misplay during matches. C. By improving reaction speed significantly. D. By enhancing offensive and defensive skills. 34. What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A. The core logic of the improvement. B. The overall process of the research. C. The key factors for the improvement. D. The procedures for collecting experimental data. 35. What’s the best title for the passage? A. The Hidden Dangers of Caffeine Drinks B. E-sports Gamer’s New Favorite: Sparkling Water C. A New Study on TRP Channels and Mental Alertness D. Sparkling Water — A Safer Choice for E-sports Gamers 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍研究发现气泡水有助电竞玩家提神减失误，同时指出研究存在利益相关隐患。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study of e-sports gamers has found that sparkling water could be a better alternative to still water for those aiming to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of desk work. (一项针对电子竞技玩家的新研究发现，对于那些希望在长时间伏案工作中保持专注和警觉的人来说，气泡水可能是比不含气泡的水更好的选择。)”可知，这项研究关注的是一个更好的保持持续专注的选择。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Furthermore, statistical analysis revealed that players committed fewer in-game errors while under its influence, although their overall offensive and defensive skills remained unchanged. (此外，统计分析显示，玩家在饮用气泡水后比赛中的失误更少，尽管他们的整体攻防技能并未发生变化。)”可知，气泡水通过减少比赛中的失误来影响游戏表现。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Scientists propose a plausible theory behind this improvement. The carbon dioxide mixed in sparkling water interacts with specific sensory receptors in the mouth known as “transient receptor potential” (TRP) channels. This interaction triggers an increase in mental alertness, thereby enhancing cognitive performance during extended tasks. (科学家针对这一改善效果提出了合理理论。气泡水中的二氧化碳会与口腔内名为瞬时受体电位通道的特殊感官感受器产生反应。该反应能提升大脑警觉性，进而使人在长时间工作中拥有更佳的认知表现。)”可知，该段主要讲述了气泡水能提高玩家表现的原理，即这种改善的核心逻辑。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“A new study of e-sports gamers has found that sparkling water could be a better alternative to still water for those aiming to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of desk work. (一项针对电子竞技玩家的新研究发现，对于那些希望在长时间伏案工作中保持专注和警觉的人来说，气泡水可能是比不含气泡的水更好的选择。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项研究，该研究发现气泡水可能是电竞玩家保持专注和警觉的更好选择，且比富含咖啡因的饮料更安全，选项D“气泡水——电子竞技玩家的更安全选择”符合文章主旨，是文章的最佳标题。 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。 How to answer tough questions in an interview An interview can sometimes be a stressful situation, especially if the questions that you are asked are difficult to answer. Luckily, answering tough questions in an interview merely requires some preparation and strategic thinking. Prepare for interview questions that probe (探查) your weaknesses. Typical questions include “Tell me about a time when you failed” or “Why did you leave your last job?” These questions aren’t to reveal your current weaknesses. ____36____ When asked about weaknesses or mistakes that you’ve made in the past, make sure to highlight how these challenges made you grow professionally. ____37____ Sometimes the question is aimed at learning something that isn’t apparent. Think about the actual meaning behind each question before you give your response. ____38____ ____39____ You can answer “Tell me about your worst boss” by saying “I had a boss who communicated differently from me. I learned that you have to be able to adapt to different personalities if you want a project to get done on time.” Blaming past coworkers could signal to the employer that you don’t take responsibility for your actions. Sometimes an interviewer will ask you a question that is entirely unrelated to your industry or to the job that you’re applying for. This is usually to see how you handle pressure and how you will react to the situation. The most important thing is to stay calm. ____40____ If you can, try to answer the question by thinking of a situation in your life that relates to it. A. Don’t talk badly about past co-workers. B. Use a past experience to answer the question. C. Cater your answer to what they are actually asking. D. Practice talking about negative experiences in a positive light. E. Avoid talking about negative experiences as much as possible. F. Instead, they are intended to judge how you deal with criticism. G. Instead, they are meant to expose how you learn from mistakes. 【答案】36. G 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍面试应对棘手问题的各类实用作答技巧。 【36题详解】 上文“Prepare for interview questions that probe (探查) your weaknesses. Typical questions include “Tell me about a time when you failed” or “Why did you leave your last job?” These questions aren’t to reveal your current weaknesses. (准备好应对那些探查你弱点的面试问题。典型的问题包括“请谈谈你曾经失败的一次经历”或者“你为什么离开上一份工作？”这些问题并不是为了暴露你目前的弱点。)”说明了面试中一些探究弱点的问题并非为了揭示当前弱点，空处承接上文，G选项“相反，它们旨在揭示你如何从错误中学习”进一步说明了这些问题的真正目的，与上文形成转折关系，符合语境。 【37题详解】 上文“When asked about weaknesses or mistakes that you’ve made in the past, make sure to highlight how these challenges made you grow professionally. (当被问及过去的弱点或错误时，一定要强调这些挑战如何让你在专业上成长。)”说明要以积极的方式谈论负面经历，D选项“练习以积极的态度谈论负面经历”符合语境，是对上文的总结和进一步建议。 【38题详解】 上文“Sometimes the question is aimed at learning something that isn’t apparent. Think about the actual meaning behind each question before you give your response. (有时，问题的目的是了解一些不明显的东西。在给出答案之前，先想想每个问题背后的实际含义。)”说明了在回答问题前要思考问题的实际含义，空处承接上文，C选项“根据他们实际问的问题来调整你的回答”是对上文行为的直接延续，说明要根据实际含义来组织答案。 【39题详解】 下文“You can answer “Tell me about your worst boss” by saying “I had a boss who communicated differently from me. I learned that you have to be able to adapt to different personalities if you want a project to get done on time.” Blaming past coworkers could signal to the employer that you don’t take responsibility for your actions. (你可以这样回答“请谈谈你最差劲的上司”这个问题：“我曾经有一位上司，他的沟通方式和我不同。我意识到，如果想要按时完成项目，就必须能够适应不同的性格。”指责过去的同事可能会向雇主暗示你不为自己的行为负责。)”举例说明如何回答关于“最差老板”的问题，通过将责任归因于沟通方式不同而非直接批评对方，A选项“不要说以前同事的坏话”总领本段内容，引出下文。 【40题详解】 上文“Sometimes an interviewer will ask you a question that is entirely unrelated to your industry or to the job that you’re applying for. This is usually to see how you handle pressure and how you will react to the situation. The most important thing is to stay calm. (有时面试官会问你一个与你的行业或你申请的工作完全无关的问题。这通常是为了看看你如何应对压力以及你会如何应对这种情况。最重要的是保持冷静。)”说明了在面对与行业或申请工作无关的问题时要保持冷静，下文“If you can, try to answer the question by thinking of a situation in your life that relates to it. (如果可以的话，试着想一个生活中与此相关的情境来回答问题。)”说明具体的回答方法，空处应起到过渡作用，引出用经历回答问题的建议，B选项“用过去的经历来回答这个问题”给出了具体的应对方法，与下文形成顺承关系。 第三部分 语言运用（共二节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was the night before an important exam. My friends burst into my room excitedly, celebrating their success in downloading the exam paper. They ____41____ me to join them. After a brief moment of temptation, I refused firmly and went straight to the library. The next day, the professor ____42____ the cheating and decided to interview students individually. When my turn came, she looked at me ____43____ and asked directly if I knew who had cheated. My heart pounded rapidly as I faced a tough moral ____44____: to lie, or to tell the truth. Honesty, a value ____45____ deep in me since childhood, deeply shapes my integrity, yet I still wanted to ____46____ my friends. But I clearly knew that allowing their dishonesty is not loyalty at all. Personal loyalty to friends can ____47____ with moral standards that have guided us through every stage of life, and ____48____ like truthfulness are the foundation of any meaningful relationship. I felt ____49____ for a short while but finally chose honesty: reporting them would ____50____ their trust temporarily but might wake them up to their mistake, while silence would leave me ____51____ and betray my own moral code. I took a deep breath and told the professor everything truthfully. A society cannot function without honesty, and a community cannot thrive without true ____52____, the kind that puts truth over personal bonds. I made my decision with ____53____ reflection; my choice ____54____ me as a person who values integrity over temporary comfort. In the end, the most important judge is my own ____55____, and I have no regret about choosing honesty. 41. A. persuaded B. invited C. reminded D. forced 42. A. exposed B. ignored C. confirmed D. detected 43. A. strictly B. casually C. gently D. secretly 44. A. problem B. situation C. dilemma D. issue 45. A. resolved B. questioned C. rooted D. learned 46. A. stand by B. go with C. come along D. get through 47. A. compete B. conflict C. compare D. combine 48. A. ideals B. duties C. laws D. virtues 49. A. torn B. guilty C. hurt D. ashamed 50. A. strengthen B. build C. abuse D. damage 51. A. doubtful B. calm C. relieved D. uneasy 52. A. purity B. responsibility C. loyalty D. generosity 53. A. hesitant B. careful C. firm D. casual 54. A. defines B. labels C. accepts D. describes 55. A. customs B. chances C. interests D. morals 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D 51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者在考试前夜拒绝参与作弊，最终选择诚实举报朋友的故事。 【41题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们邀请我加入他们。A. persuaded说服；B. invited邀请；C. reminded提醒；D. forced强迫。根据上文“My friends burst into my room excitedly, celebrating their success in downloading the exam paper”及下文“After a brief moment of temptation, I refused firmly”可知，上文描述朋友们庆祝他们成功下载了试卷，下文描述在短暂的诱惑之后，作者坚决拒绝了朋友们，所以朋友们是邀请作者加入作弊的行列。 【42题详解】 考查动词。句意：第二天，教授发现了作弊行为，并决定单独约谈学生。A. exposed暴露；B. ignored忽视；C. confirmed确认；D. detected发现，察觉。根据下文“decided to interview students individually”可知，教授决定单独约谈学生，说明发现了作弊行为。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：轮到我时，她严厉地看着我，直接问我是否知道谁作弊了。A. strictly严厉地；B. casually随意地；C. gently温柔地；D. secretly秘密地。根据下文“asked directly if I knew who had cheated”可知，教授发现了作弊行为，态度严厉的问学生。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：我的心剧烈跳动，因为我面临一个艰难的道德困境：说谎还是说实话。A. problem问题；B. situation情况；C. dilemma困境，两难选择；D. issue议题。根据下文“to lie, or to tell the truth”可知，说谎还是说实话，作者陷入左右为难的两难境地。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意：诚实，一种从小就深深扎根在我心中的价值观，深深塑造了我的品格，但我仍然想要支持我的朋友们。A. resolved解决；B. questioned质疑；C. rooted扎根；D. learned学习。根据下文“deep in me since childhood, deeply shapes my integrity”可知，诚实这种品质深深塑造了作者的品格，深深扎根在作者心中，固定搭配be rooted in表示“根植于，深深植根于”，契合从小养成诚信品质的语境。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：诚实，一种从小就深深扎根在我心中的价值观，深深塑造了我的品格，但我仍然想要支持我的朋友们。A. stand by支持，站在一边；B. go with伴随；C. come along一起来；D. get through度过。根据下文“But I clearly knew that allowing their dishonesty is not loyalty at all”可知，下文描述作者清楚地知道，纵容他们的不诚实根本不是忠诚，结合作者纠结是否揭发朋友，本心想维护、支持朋友，且与下文构成转折，说明作者想支持朋友。 【47题详解】 考查动词。句意：忠于朋友的私人情义，可能会与贯穿我们人生各个阶段的道德准则产生冲突，而诚实守信这类美德，才是一切良性人际关系的基石。A. compete竞争；B. conflict冲突；C. compare比较；D. combine结合。根据上文“Personal loyalty to friends can”和下文“with moral standards that have guided us through every stage of life”可知，维护朋友的情义与坚守道德准则相互矛盾。 【48题详解】 考查名词。句意：忠于朋友的私人情义，可能会与贯穿我们人生各个阶段的道德准则产生冲突，而诚实守信这类美德，才是一切良性人际关系的基石。A. ideals理想；B. duties责任；C. laws法律；D. virtues美德。根据下文“like truthfulness”可知，诚实、真诚属于个人美德。 【49题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我短暂地感到纠结，但最终选择了诚实：举报他们会暂时损害他们的信任，但可能让他们意识到自己的错误，而沉默会让我感到不安，并背叛我自己的道德准则。A. torn纠结的，撕裂的；B. guilty内疚的；C. hurt受伤的；D. ashamed羞愧的。根据上文作者在忠诚与诚实之间犹豫可知，作者内心是纠结的。 【50题详解】 考查动词。句意：我短暂地感到纠结，但最终选择了诚实：举报他们会暂时损害他们的信任，但可能让他们意识到自己的错误，而沉默会让我感到不安，并背叛我自己的道德准则。A. strengthen加强；B. build建立；C. abuse滥用；D. damage损害。根据下文“their trust temporarily”可知，揭发朋友的作弊行为，会暂时破坏朋友间的信任。 【51题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我短暂地感到纠结，但最终选择了诚实：举报他们会暂时损害他们的信任，但可能让他们意识到自己的错误，而沉默会让我感到不安，并背叛我自己的道德准则。A. doubtful怀疑的；B. calm平静的；C. relieved如释重负的；D. uneasy不安的。根据下文“betray my own moral code”可知，纵容作弊违背自己的道德准则，会让自己内心不安。 【52题详解】 考查名词。句意：一个社会离不开诚实，一个社区离不开真正的忠诚——那种将真相置于个人关系之上的忠诚。A. purity纯洁；B. responsibility责任；C. loyalty忠诚；D. generosity慷慨。根据上文“A society cannot function without honesty, and a community cannot thrive without true”和下文“the kind that puts truth over personal bonds”可知，前文反复探讨对朋友的忠诚与道德的取舍，此处呼应主题，阐释真正的忠诚。 【53题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我经过仔细的反思做出了决定；我的选择定义了我是一个重视正直胜过暂时舒适的人。A. hesitant犹豫的；B. careful仔细的；C. firm坚定的；D. casual随意的。根据上文作者认真权衡了利弊，可知是经过仔细反思。 【54题详解】 考查动词。句意：我经过仔细的反思做出了决定；我的选择定义了我是一个重视正直胜过暂时舒适的人。A. defines定义；B. labels贴标签；C. accepts接受；D. describes描述。根据下文“me as a person who values integrity over temporary comfort”可知，选择彰显了自身的品格与为人准则，选择定义了作者是一个重视正直胜过暂时舒适的人。define...as...意为“将……定义为……”。 【55题详解】 考查名词。句意：最终，最重要的评判者是我自己的道德本心，我无悔坚守诚信。A. customs习俗；B. chances机会；C. interests利益；D. morals道德。根据全文主题，作者强调诚实和正直，可知最重要的评判者是自己的道德。 第二节（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。 In early February 2026, researchers worldwide ____56____ (develop) a new generation of lightweight wearable sensors. These thin, flexible devices can monitor important body signals ____57____ great accuracy and speed. The new sensors are made from advanced materials, ____58____ can be worn comfortably on the skin for hours without discomfort. They can detect tiny changes in body chemistry and send data directly to smartphones or computers, ____59____ (make) early health warnings much more effective. This seamless connectivity allows both users and medical professionals to monitor health status and receive instant feedback in real time, enabling quicker responses to potential risks. Scientists claim this breakthrough will push forward the ____60____ (apply) of intelligent technology in daily healthcare. Rather than only being used in hospitals, such devices will make home-based health monitoring more broadly ____61____ (accept) than ever before. Engineers are still working to reduce costs and expand functions ____62____ they hope to bring the products to global markets within a year. Experts believe that as these smart devices become ____63____ (access), people will pay much attention to their long-term physical health. What makes the technology particularly valuable is ____64____ it can help prevent serious diseases by catching signs at an early stage. In the near future, such innovations ____65____ (expect) to change the entire landscape of personal healthcare. 【答案】56. developed 57. with 58. which 59. making 60. application 61. accepted##acceptable 62. and 63. accessible 64. that 65. are expected 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍新型可穿戴传感器及其医疗应用与发展前景。 【56题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：2026年2月初，世界各地的研究人员开发出了新一代轻型可穿戴传感器。根据时间状语“In early February 2026”可知，句子描述过去的情况，应用一般过去时，谓语动词使用过去式形式developed。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：这些轻薄灵活的设备能够以极高的准确性和速度监测重要的身体信号。with great accuracy 表示“精准地”。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：新型传感器由先进材料制成，可以舒适地佩戴在皮肤上数小时而不会感到不适。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词advanced materials，先行词指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导从句。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它们能够检测身体化学物质的微小变化，并将数据直接发送到智能手机或电脑，从而使早期健康预警更加有效。空处作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，应用现在分词making。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：科学家称，这一突破将推动智能技术在日常医疗保健中的应用。空处作push forward的宾语，且前面有定冠词the，应用名词application，表示“应用”。 【61题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这种设备不仅将在医院使用，还将使家庭健康监测比以往任何时候都更广泛地被接受/更易于接受。此处为“make+宾语+宾补”结构，空处需填形容词accepted“公认的，被普遍接受的”或acceptable“可接受的”，作宾语补足语。 【62题详解】 考查连词。句意：工程师们仍在努力降低成本和扩展功能，他们希望在一年内将产品推向全球市场。前后句之间为顺承并列关系，空处需填连词and连接两个句子。 【63题详解】 考查形容词。句意：专家认为，随着这些智能设备变得触手可及，人们将更加关注自己的长期身体健康。空处位于系动词become后，需填形容词accessible，作表语，表示“可获得的，可接近的”。 【64题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：这项技术特别有价值之处在于，它能够通过早期发现迹象来帮助预防严重疾病。空处引导表语从句，从句不缺成分且句意完整，应用只起连接作用、无实意的that引导从句。 【65题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：在不久的将来，这样的创新有望改变整个个人医疗保健的面貌。句子描述当下普遍看法，用一般现在时，主语innovations和expect是被动关系，用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为复数，be动词应用are。 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校英文报Study Corner栏目正在征文，主题为AI and Students’ Independent Learning。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．AI在自主学习中的作用； 2．合理使用AI的建议。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80词左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Nowadays, AI is being widely used in students’ independent learning. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version （一）: Nowadays, AI is being widely used in students’ independent learning. AI brings great convenience to our study. Not only can it help us figure out difficult problems and offer personalized learning plans, but it also provides abundant learning resources, making our study more efficient and flexible. However, it’s vital to use AI properly. On the one hand, we should think independently before turning to it for help. On the other hand, we must avoid depending too much on it or copying answers directly. In short, AI is a useful tool, and we can benefit a lot from it as long as we use it wisely. Possible version （二）: Nowadays, AI is being widely used in students’ independent learning. It serves as a personalized learning assistant, offering instant explanations, tailored practice and round-the-clock support, which greatly boosts the efficiency and flexibility of self-study. When it comes to its proper use, AI should be treated as a supportive tool rather than a substitute for independent thinking. One may attempt problems on their own first, and only turn to AI for guidance when truly stuck. Over-reliance on it should also be avoided, as critical thinking remains essential for long-term progress. Used properly, AI can greatly boost learning efficiency and help us develop into truly independent learners. 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生写一篇关于“AI and Students’ Independent Learning (人工智能与学生的自主学习)”的短文投稿，内容涵盖AI在自主学习中的作用以及合理使用AI的建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 至关重要的：vital → essential 恰当地：properly → appropriately 直接地：directly → straightforwardly 明智地：wisely → sensibly 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：However, it’s vital to use AI properly. 拓展句：However, it’s vital that we use AI properly. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only can it help us figure out difficult problems and offer personalized learning plans, but it also provides abundant learning resources, making our study more efficient and flexible. (运用了Not only置于句首的部分倒装和现在分词短语making...作状语) 【高分句型2】In short, AI is a useful tool, and we can benefit a lot from it as long as we use it wisely. (运用了as long as引导的条件状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Teresa and I had been close friends for many years. We shared many interests and could stay up all night chatting on the phone, laughing until our sides hurt. We were always there for each other when we needed to complain, cry or celebrate. We were so close that we could almost read each other’s minds and finish each other’s sentences. However, a huge disagreement suddenly drove us apart, and we lost contact with each other for nearly ten years. We were both very stubborn. I missed her every single day, but I refused to make the first move, waiting for her to get in touch with me. I often thought about reaching out to back down, yet my pride always stood in my way. It was Teresa’s birthday a month earlier that finally pushed me to take action. I looked for her on social media and soon recognized her bright broad smile and curly hair. Other photos revealed that she loved traveling and was blessed with a lovely daughter. Ten years had treated her gently. I sent her a sincere message, expressing how much I had missed her over the years. I mentioned some of our sweet old memories and thanked her for supporting me through hard times. I invited her to meet for lunch and wished her a happy birthday. Having received no reply for days, I thought she was unwilling to reconnect. To my great joy, she finally responded and said she had missed me too. We arranged to meet at a café we used to visit. On the day of our long-awaited meeting, I arrived at the café ahead of time. My heart was pounding wildly as I scanned the crowd for her familiar face, with a mix of excitement and nervousness flooding my mind. So anxious was I that I nearly turned and fled several times. After taking a few deep breaths to calm myself, I brushed off my unease and stepped inside, my eyes wandering around the familiar café. 注意： 1．所续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2．续写部分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。 I walked straight to the window seat and sat down. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just as I was about to leave, a familiar voice reached my ears. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version I walked straight to the window seat and sat down. I ordered a cup of coffee, and the familiar smell took me back to the golden days we spent together. I watched the door, nervously expecting Teresa’s arrival. However, after 40 minutes and three cups of coffee, there was still no sign of her. Disappointed and a bit annoyed, I wondered if it was too late to repair our friendship. With my spirits sinking, I stood up and prepared to head off. Just as I was about to leave, a familiar voice reached my ears. I froze, my heart pounding wildly. Turning around, I saw Teresa, her bright smile and curly hair just as I remembered. She apologized for being delayed by heavy traffic. At that moment, all my unease and pride disappeared. We hugged tightly, and the ten-year separation caused by our silly disagreement seemed to fade away. In that simple moment, I truly understood that true friendship can stand the test of time and that a sincere heart always matters more than pride. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者和特蕾莎曾是非常亲密的朋友，因巨大分歧失去联系近十年，在看到特蕾莎生日后作者发消息求和，两人约在咖啡馆见面，作者在咖啡馆等待时从期待到失望，最终在即将离开时与特蕾莎重逢并重归于好的过程。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写作者落座等候，回忆过往时光，久等无果后心生失落、准备离开的心情与场景。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写作者即将离开时听见好友声音，二人重逢相拥、解开隔阂、感悟友谊真谛的过程。 2.续写线索：落座等候——回忆往昔——久等失落——准备离开——意外重逢——和解感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①动身离开：head off/depart ②拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①紧张：nervously/anxiously ②气恼的：annoyed/irritated 【点睛】【高分句型1】Disappointed and a bit annoyed, I wondered if it was too late to repair our friendship. (运用了if引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】I froze, my heart pounding wildly. (运用了独立主格结构作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题纸上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3．回答非选择题时，请将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man’s brother now? A. An accountant. B. A technician. C. A banker. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did James fall over? A. Because he tripped over. B. Because he was very tired. C. Because he injured himself. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do for the woman’s charity? A. Buy them coffee. B. Join their marathon. C. Donate some money. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A strange app. B. An unsafe email. C. A new bank account. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which room will the man stay in today? A. The one along the hall. B. The one with a garden view. C. The one next to the swimming pool. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers going to make? A. A building. B. A document. C. A video. 7. What will the man do next? A. Set up the cameras. B. Find a designer. C. Grab the lighting. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Parent and child. C. Salesperson and customer. 9. Why did the man apologize to the woman? A. Because he didn’t notice she was busy. B. Because he forgot to pick up the phone. C. Because he couldn’t attend the office party. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Which country has the man already been to? A. Britain. B. France. C. Austria. 11. What do the speakers probably want to avoid? A. Overcrowded streets. B. Expensive hotels. C. Long flights. 12. What might attract the woman to visit Zadar? A. Its buildings. B. Its history. C. Its weather. 13. How does the woman sound? A. Uninterested. B. Hesitant. C. Anxious. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How many bedrooms will there be in total? A. 12. B. 10. C. 4. 15. What will the bottom space be used as? A. An open-plan kitchen. B. A public bathroom. C. Shared space. 16. What does the woman think of the man at the end? A. Generous. B. Unrealistic. C. Thoughtful. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why did Kerry want to be an artist at first? A. To become rich. B. To be an art teacher. C. To promote local culture. 18. What is Kerry’s town like? A. Some people live on boats. B. It’s surrounded by the river. C. Many houses are built on the river. 19. What tradition did Mr. Green introduce to Kerry? A. Decorating boats. B. Repairing boats. C. Building boats. 20. Why did Kerry want to continue the tradition? A. Because she found joy in it. B. Because she could earn a lot. C. Because she followed her teacher’s advice. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four Great 2025 Reads for Younger Readers How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares Intended for: ages 8 to 12 Comment from: Betsy Bird, librarian Isn’t winning the lottery (彩票) supposed to be a good thing? Then why is Carlos so miserable? After his papi wins it big, everything suddenly changes. Based on the experiences of the author’s father, this graphic novel with splendid watercolor art brings historical fiction to an all-new level. The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi Intended for: ages 5 to 8 Comment from: Betsy Bird, librarian Can kids have “jobs”? Sure! Cecilia has two! On the one hand, she has the job of being a normal kid, and on the other, she’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. This wonderful picture book is an honest examination of how everyone needs to strive for harmony in everyday life. The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady Intended for: ages 4 to 8 Comment from: Lisa Yee, author At the heart of this imaginative picture book is a simple wooden table where generations of a Gullah Geechee community feast, honor and celebrate. Antwan Eady’s lyrical words carry the reader along while London Ladd’s lively paintings jump off the page and then draw you in. Brave by Weshoyot Alvitre Intended for: ages 5 to 9 Comment from: Cynthia Leitich Smith, author The fluent writing and excellent images in the book reclaim the word “brave”, shining a light on the Native men. Share this book with young readers from Native families, from military families, and from every family that’s called upon to be courageous in a challenging world. 21. What do we know about The Interpreter? A. It is a science fiction. B. It is adapted from real life. C. It is about balance in daily life. D. It is about a child’s exam. 22. Which book is recommended for a kid whose father is a soldier? A. Brave. B. The Interpreter. C. The Gathering Table. D. How to Say Goodbye in Cuban. 23. What do the four books have in common? A. They are for kids aged 4 to 13. B. They all have attractive pictures. C. They all show cultural traditions. D. They are recommended by writers. B The “Global Positioning System”, or GPS, is used by billions of people around the world every day. It allows users to determine their exact location anywhere on Earth. Until recently, however, very few people knew that GPS would not exist without the work of Gladys West. Her contributions to the US Navy helped make GPS a reality. Ms. West, a black mathematician and computer programmer, grew up working on a farm in Virginia. She was born in 1930, when Black people in the US were treated as if they were not equal to white people. When it was time for her to get educated, Ms. West attended a one-room school, a place whose conditions everyone can imagine, along with other Black children. Nevertheless, the young girl came to realize the vital importance that education held in one’s life. Having studied with great effort, she eventually won a scholarship to Virginia State College and obtained her bachelor’s degree in mathematics upon graduation. In 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower made it possible for Black people to hold US government jobs. In the following year, she took part in a project designed to determine the precise shape of the Earth. As part of her work, Ms. West had to program one of the world’s first supercomputers. Her work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth’s shape. The exact model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system. Though GPS was developed for the US military, it has wound up helping people around the world every day. Ms. West continued to work at the lab for 42 years, until she retired in 1998. But she didn’t just stay at home after that. She went back to school and got a Ph.D. In spite of Ms. West’s success, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several awards — a delay rooted in the gender and racial discrimination she endured in her career. 24. What can we learn about Gladys West from her early life? A. She lived a wealthy childhood. B. She cared about social fairness. C. She had a hunger for knowledge. D. She hoped to be a mathematician. 25. Why was Gladys West’s work important for GPS? A. Because it improved GPS device performance. B. Because it designed early man-made satellites. C. Because it discovered rules of space movement. D. Because it supported GPS satellite orbit planning. 26. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Female efforts deserve more recognition. B. Great achievements can be easily ignored. C. Science shapes the progress of modern society. D. We need more outstanding female researchers. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To honour an unsung pioneer. B. To stress the importance of education. C. To introduce the development of GPS. D. To describe the US working conditions. C A Chinese economist once asked me a thought-provoking question about British universities: “Why do you lock your young people, who are at their most creative stage, in quiet old campuses for three years and let them enjoy too much leisure?” Every August, this question comes to my mind. Nowadays, the UK university system is suffering from serious problems. The number of college students rose by 68% from 1997 to 2010. Later, the government permitted universities to charge £ 9,000 per student each year with no limit on enrollment (入学). Consequently, many universities lowered their teaching standards and campuses became increasingly overcrowded. Some cities have two or even three universities, causing a huge waste of public budget. Meanwhile, the leaders of top Russell Group universities are highly paid, with an average yearly salary of £ 400,000. Worse still, university degrees are gradually declining in value. Many employers pay less attention to graduates’ academic grades, and some even disregard whether applicants have a degree. Ten years ago, the famous accounting firm EY abandoned the practice of focusing on A-level results and degree grades when hiring. Official statistics show that over a quarter of British graduates end up in low or medium-skill jobs. The economic advantages of a university degree are declining sharply. Actually, some practical solutions are available. As former university minister Jo Johnson suggested, two-year courses are enough for most subjects, for current three-year programs only provide about six months of teaching per year. Besides, large-scale mergers should be carried out to change the situation where almost every city has two or even three universities. It is also necessary to restore vocational colleges with closer ties to local jobs, which was practiced by James Dyson when he founded the Dyson Institute in Wiltshire in 2017. Of course, one shall not prematurely lose confidence in the universities. This stems from the fact that universities are not only places for job preparation but also centers of liberal education (通识教育) that can reach and influence a far wider population beyond its young students. 28. Why is the Chinese economist’s question mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To show concern for British youth. B. To indicate young people’s creativity. C. To introduce challenges facing UK universities. D. To present a thought-provoking question about education. 29. What can be inferred about UK universities from the passage? A. They lack sufficient government funding. B. They ignore their students’ career development. C. They attach great importance to teaching quality. D. They face declining education and devalued degrees. 30. What does the underlined word “mergers” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Combinations. B. Revolutions. C. Separations. D. Organizations. 31. What is the author’s attitude towards UK universities? A. Worried and hopeless. B. Critical but supportive. C. Indifferent but objective. D. Concerned and doubtful. D A new study of e-sports gamers has found that sparkling water could be a better alternative to still water for those aiming to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of desk work. Gamers often rely on caffeine-rich drinks such as coffee or energy drinks to stay in the zone during long sessions. However, consuming these caffeinated drinks in large quantities poses significant potential health risks, including sleep disruption and increased heart burden. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan thus sought to investigate whether sparkling water could provide a safer and equally effective alternative. On two separate occasions, 14 casual gamers were asked to play virtual soccer for three hours. In one trial, they drank plain water; and in the other, they consumed sparkling water. Based on comprehensive measurements, including reaction speeds, pupil (瞳孔) size changes (a key indicator of tiredness), physical stress hormones, and self-reported exhaustion levels, the results clearly indicated that sparkling water was superior in sustaining attention levels and minimizing tiredness. Scientists propose a plausible theory behind this improvement. The carbon dioxide mixed in sparkling water interacts with specific sensory receptors in the mouth known as “transient receptor potential” (TRP) channels. This interaction triggers an increase in mental alertness, thereby enhancing cognitive performance during extended tasks. Beyond subjective feelings of alertness, players also reported enjoying the sessions more when drinking sparkling water. Furthermore, statistical analysis revealed that players committed fewer in-game errors while under its influence, although their overall offensive and defensive skills remained unchanged. “These findings demonstrate that sparkling water effectively reduces both subjective and objective signs of cognitive tiredness during extended e-sports performance,” the researchers concluded. Nevertheless, these results should be considered alongside the study’s funding sources. The research received partial financial support from a soft drink company that manufactures the sparkling water employed in the experiments, and two of the study’s authors work for this company. These financial links introduce potential conflicts of interest that may have biased the results. 32. What does the study focus on? A. A better option for sustained concentration. B. The effects of caffeine-rich drinks on games. C. Measures to reduce gaming-related tiredness. D. The role of TRP channels in mental alertness. 33. How did sparkling water affect gamers’ performance? A. By increasing physical stress levels. B. By reducing misplay during matches. C. By improving reaction speed significantly. D. By enhancing offensive and defensive skills. 34. What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A. The core logic of the improvement. B. The overall process of the research. C. The key factors for the improvement. D. The procedures for collecting experimental data. 35. What’s the best title for the passage? A. The Hidden Dangers of Caffeine Drinks B. E-sports Gamer’s New Favorite: Sparkling Water C. A New Study on TRP Channels and Mental Alertness D. Sparkling Water — A Safer Choice for E-sports Gamers 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。 How to answer tough questions in an interview An interview can sometimes be a stressful situation, especially if the questions that you are asked are difficult to answer. Luckily, answering tough questions in an interview merely requires some preparation and strategic thinking. Prepare for interview questions that probe (探查) your weaknesses. Typical questions include “Tell me about a time when you failed” or “Why did you leave your last job?” These questions aren’t to reveal your current weaknesses. ____36____ When asked about weaknesses or mistakes that you’ve made in the past, make sure to highlight how these challenges made you grow professionally. ____37____ Sometimes the question is aimed at learning something that isn’t apparent. Think about the actual meaning behind each question before you give your response. ____38____ ____39____ You can answer “Tell me about your worst boss” by saying “I had a boss who communicated differently from me. I learned that you have to be able to adapt to different personalities if you want a project to get done on time.” Blaming past coworkers could signal to the employer that you don’t take responsibility for your actions. Sometimes an interviewer will ask you a question that is entirely unrelated to your industry or to the job that you’re applying for. This is usually to see how you handle pressure and how you will react to the situation. The most important thing is to stay calm. ____40____ If you can, try to answer the question by thinking of a situation in your life that relates to it. A. Don’t talk badly about past co-workers. B. Use a past experience to answer the question. C. Cater your answer to what they are actually asking. D. Practice talking about negative experiences in a positive light. E. Avoid talking about negative experiences as much as possible. F. Instead, they are intended to judge how you deal with criticism. G. Instead, they are meant to expose how you learn from mistakes. 第三部分 语言运用（共二节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was the night before an important exam. My friends burst into my room excitedly, celebrating their success in downloading the exam paper. They ____41____ me to join them. After a brief moment of temptation, I refused firmly and went straight to the library. The next day, the professor ____42____ the cheating and decided to interview students individually. When my turn came, she looked at me ____43____ and asked directly if I knew who had cheated. My heart pounded rapidly as I faced a tough moral ____44____: to lie, or to tell the truth. Honesty, a value ____45____ deep in me since childhood, deeply shapes my integrity, yet I still wanted to ____46____ my friends. But I clearly knew that allowing their dishonesty is not loyalty at all. Personal loyalty to friends can ____47____ with moral standards that have guided us through every stage of life, and ____48____ like truthfulness are the foundation of any meaningful relationship. I felt ____49____ for a short while but finally chose honesty: reporting them would ____50____ their trust temporarily but might wake them up to their mistake, while silence would leave me ____51____ and betray my own moral code. I took a deep breath and told the professor everything truthfully. A society cannot function without honesty, and a community cannot thrive without true ____52____, the kind that puts truth over personal bonds. I made my decision with ____53____ reflection; my choice ____54____ me as a person who values integrity over temporary comfort. In the end, the most important judge is my own ____55____, and I have no regret about choosing honesty. 41. A. persuaded B. invited C. reminded D. forced 42. A. exposed B. ignored C. confirmed D. detected 43. A. strictly B. casually C. gently D. secretly 44. A. problem B. situation C. dilemma D. issue 45. A. resolved B. questioned C. rooted D. learned 46. A. stand by B. go with C. come along D. get through 47. A. compete B. conflict C. compare D. combine 48. A. ideals B. duties C. laws D. virtues 49. A. torn B. guilty C. hurt D. ashamed 50. A. strengthen B. build C. abuse D. damage 51. A. doubtful B. calm C. relieved D. uneasy 52. A. purity B. responsibility C. loyalty D. generosity 53. A. hesitant B. careful C. firm D. casual 54. A. defines B. labels C. accepts D. describes 55. A. customs B. chances C. interests D. morals 第二节（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。 In early February 2026, researchers worldwide ____56____ (develop) a new generation of lightweight wearable sensors. These thin, flexible devices can monitor important body signals ____57____ great accuracy and speed. The new sensors are made from advanced materials, ____58____ can be worn comfortably on the skin for hours without discomfort. They can detect tiny changes in body chemistry and send data directly to smartphones or computers, ____59____ (make) early health warnings much more effective. This seamless connectivity allows both users and medical professionals to monitor health status and receive instant feedback in real time, enabling quicker responses to potential risks. Scientists claim this breakthrough will push forward the ____60____ (apply) of intelligent technology in daily healthcare. Rather than only being used in hospitals, such devices will make home-based health monitoring more broadly ____61____ (accept) than ever before. Engineers are still working to reduce costs and expand functions ____62____ they hope to bring the products to global markets within a year. Experts believe that as these smart devices become ____63____ (access), people will pay much attention to their long-term physical health. What makes the technology particularly valuable is ____64____ it can help prevent serious diseases by catching signs at an early stage. In the near future, such innovations ____65____ (expect) to change the entire landscape of personal healthcare. 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校英文报Study Corner栏目正在征文，主题为AI and Students’ Independent Learning。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．AI在自主学习中的作用； 2．合理使用AI的建议。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80词左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Nowadays, AI is being widely used in students’ independent learning. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Teresa and I had been close friends for many years. We shared many interests and could stay up all night chatting on the phone, laughing until our sides hurt. We were always there for each other when we needed to complain, cry or celebrate. We were so close that we could almost read each other’s minds and finish each other’s sentences. However, a huge disagreement suddenly drove us apart, and we lost contact with each other for nearly ten years. We were both very stubborn. I missed her every single day, but I refused to make the first move, waiting for her to get in touch with me. I often thought about reaching out to back down, yet my pride always stood in my way. It was Teresa’s birthday a month earlier that finally pushed me to take action. I looked for her on social media and soon recognized her bright broad smile and curly hair. Other photos revealed that she loved traveling and was blessed with a lovely daughter. Ten years had treated her gently. I sent her a sincere message, expressing how much I had missed her over the years. I mentioned some of our sweet old memories and thanked her for supporting me through hard times. I invited her to meet for lunch and wished her a happy birthday. Having received no reply for days, I thought she was unwilling to reconnect. To my great joy, she finally responded and said she had missed me too. We arranged to meet at a café we used to visit. On the day of our long-awaited meeting, I arrived at the café ahead of time. My heart was pounding wildly as I scanned the crowd for her familiar face, with a mix of excitement and nervousness flooding my mind. So anxious was I that I nearly turned and fled several times. After taking a few deep breaths to calm myself, I brushed off my unease and stepped inside, my eyes wandering around the familiar café. 注意： 1．所续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2．续写部分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。 I walked straight to the window seat and sat down. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just as I was about to leave, a familiar voice reached my ears. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2025至2026学年度第二学期期中考试高2英语试题英语科听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力考试正式开始，请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有。5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。I wonder what job your Younger brother is doing now. I know he used to work for a technology company. He still works as an account of that company. He has been interested in money since he was Young. I guess he'll become . a banker one day. I wonder what job your Younger brother is doing now? I know he used to work for a technology company. He still works as an account of that company. He has been interested in money since he was Young. I guess he'll become . a banker one day. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。James showed great character finishing that race after falling over like that. Did he pull a muscle? I think so. At first I thought maybe he was just really tired, or that he tripped over something. But then I saw how awkwardly he was running afterwards. James showed great character finishing that race after falling over like that, did he pull a muscle? I think so at first I thought maybe he was just really tired, or that he tripped over something. But then I saw how awkward dly he was running afterwards. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题，check out our . donation box in the village hall. We're trying to raise funds for the children's playground. I'll be sure to add to IT. I know a lot of people have helped by running marathon's and holding coffee mornings. Hopefully you'll reach the target soon. Check out our donation box in the village hall. We're trying to raise funds for the children's playground. I'll be sure to add to IT. I know a lot of people have helped by running marathon's and holding coffee mornings. Hopefully you'll reach the target soon. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。That's strange. I received an email saying there's an extra one thousand dollars in my bank account and asking me to click this link to check IT out. Do not click on that link. If you do, you lose your money. I suggest checking your banking APP directly. That's strange. I received an email saying there's an extra one thousand dollars in my bank account and asking me to click this link to check IT out. Do not click on that link. If you do, you lose your money, I suggest check in your banking APP directly. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。I love your hotel so much. The last time I stayed here, you put me in the double room along the home next to the swimming pool. This time you're on the third floor, but IT looks onto the garden and IT has its own bathroom. I love your hotels so much. The last time I stayed here, you put me in the double room along the home next to the . swimming pool. This time you're on the third floor, but IT looks onto the garden and IT has its own bathroom. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间。阅读这两个小题。This old house is perfect for this documentary. The architecture is amazing and there is so much space. Just think how clever the designers were all those centuries ago. Now, let's see. Have you brought all the equipment in? I think so we've got all the cameras in this bag, the sound equipment in that bag. Uh, the lighting is still in the car. Okay, let me fix the cameras on their stands first, and then you can grab the lighting while you're doing that. I'll find out where the director . wants everything to be sure. No problem. This old house is perfect for this documentary. The architecture is amazing, and there is so much space. Just think how clever the designers were all those centuries ago. Let's see. Have you brought all the equipment in? I think so we've got all the cameras in this bag, the sound equipment in that bag. Uh, the lighting is still . in the car. Okay, let me fix the cameras on their stands first, and then you can grab the lighting while you're doing that. I'll find out where the director . wants everything to be sure. No problem. 听下面的录音，回答第八和第九小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hey, Laura, can I just oh, sorry. so don't wait up bay. paul. Hi, can I help you? Yeah, i'm just checking . the numbers for the office party tonight. Sorry, I didn't realize you were on the phone. It's fine. I was just sending my son a voice note to remind him i'll be home late. There is no point calling him. He never picks up the phone. My daughter's the same. He refuses to make phone calls. I don't get IT. I used to chat for hours on the phone with my friends. It's a generation thing. They're so used to texting or talking online. My son says people only ever call for two reasons, either they're selling something or they're . delivering bad news. Hey, Laura, can I just oh, sorry. so don't wait up by paul. Hi, can I help you? Yeah, i'm just checking the numbers for the office party tonight. Sorry, I didn't realize you were on the phone. fine. I was just sending my son a voice note to remind him i'll be home late. There is no point calling him. He never picks up the phone. My daughter's the same. He refuses to make phone calls. I don't get IT. I used to chat for hours on the phone with my friends. It's a generation thing. They're so used to texting or talking online. My son says. People only ever call for two reasons, either they're selling something or they're . delivering bad news. 听下面的录音，回答第十至第十三小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I don't know which of these european cities we should visit. They all seem interesting. Yeah, but paris got really busy and made me a bit anxious . exactly that, how I felt in london too. The first city i'm considering is brought a slava, the capital city of slovakia. IT has beautiful buildings, lots of history and great restaurants. It's also really close to austria. A, so we could have a day trip there too. I really want to go there, but I found another city in croatia called sada. which I also love. Where's creasy? It's across the sea from italy and IT has warm, Sunny weather. That's why I might prefer IT to brought a slava. It's on the coast so we could go swimming too. Plus the surrounding countryside is beautiful. Sounds like you really can't make up your mind. Let's go for the one that is cheaper. They're about the same Price. The flights are the same length and cost, and the food, drinks and hotels have the same Prices. Let's go to both, then write a slava and they are I . don't know which of these european cities we should visit. They all seem interesting. Yeah, but paris got really busy and made me a bit anxious. exactly. That's how I felt in london too. The first city i'm considering is brought a slava, the capital city of slovakia. IT has beautiful buildings, lots of history and great restaurants. It's also really close to austral, so we could have a day trip there too. I really want to go there, but I found another city in croatia called adar, which I also love. Where's crea? It's across the sea from italy, and IT has warm, Sunny weather. That's why I might prefer IT to bat us lava. It's on the coast so we could go swimming too. Plus the surrounding countryside is beautiful. Sounds like you really can't make up your mind. Let's go for the one that is cheaper. They're about the same Price. The flights are the same length and cost, and the food, drinks and hotels have the same Prices. Let's go to both, then write a slava, and they are. 听下面的录音，回答第十四至第十六小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间。阅读这三个小题。So what do you think? I think you are mad to have spent a quarter of a million dollars on this place. Once I have done IT up, i'll be able to make IT back in ten years. You really think so. Yes, this old building has hard walls, large windows and plenty of space. He just needs cleaning up, and then i'll start remodeling. What do you plan to do with IT? I'm going to turn IT into four apartments, each with three bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen. I'll leave the space at the bottom open plan so people can socialize . or have parties. Is that a new idea for apartment buildings? No, I don't think so. I saw IT online a few . years ago. Are you going . to rent them out? Yes, once they are done, i'm going to rent mount for one . thousand dollars a month. That seems quite high, not for this area. It's five minutes walk to the nearest subway station and only thirty minutes walk to the city center. IT sounds like you have really thought this through. of course. So what do you think? I think you are mad . to have spent a quarter of a million dollars on this place. Once I have done IT up, i'll be able to make IT back in ten years. You really think so. Yes, this old building has hard walls, large windows and plenty of space. IT just needs cleaning up, and then i'll start remodeling. What do you plan to do with IT? I'm going to turn IT into four apartments, each with three bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen. I'll leave the space at the bottom open plans so people can socialize . or have parties. Is that a new idea for apartment buildings? No, I don't think so. I saw IT online a few . years ago. Are you going . to rent them out? Yes, once they are done, i'm going to rent them out for one . thousand dollars a month. That seems quite high. Not for this area. It's five minutes walk to the nearest subway station and only thirty minutes walk to the city center. IT sounds like you have really . thought this through, of course. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Kerry was a high school student who dreamed of becoming a famous artist and selling her work for lots of money. Her art teacher, mr. Green, warn her of becoming an artist just to make money. He said art was about loving and enjoying her work, and that IT should have meaning and cultural significance. Carries town had a river running through IT. SHE liked walking along the river and seeing all the boats that people lived on instead of houses. IT was a different way of life that interested her. One day he was surprised to see mr. Green on a boat. He explained that he had bought IT to make IT look modern and shows her his designs. Kerry was amazed by the level of detail in the artwork. Mister Green explained that painting river boats was a tradition that had been lost in their country. Kerry asked if he could help him do IT together. They worked on the boat for months until IT was finished. Kerry decided to try and keep this tradition alive by offering to paint other boats for free. SHE didn't make any money, but he had discovered what SHE liked. Kerry was a high school student who dreamed of becoming a famous artist and selling her work for lots of money. Her art teacher, mister Green, warned her of becoming an artist just to make money. He said art was about loving and enjoying her work, and that IT should have meaning and cultural significance. Kerries town had a river running through IT. SHE liked walking along the river and seeing all the boats that people lived on instead of houses. IT was a different way of life that interested her. One day, he was surprised to see mr. Green on a boat. He explained that he had bought IT to make IT look modern and shows her his designs Carry. Was amazed by the level of detail in the artwork. Mister Green explained that painting river boats was a tradition that had been lost in their country. Carey asked if he could help him do IT together. They worked on the boat for months until IT was finished. Kerry decided to try and keep this tradition alive by offering to paint other boats for free. SHE didn't make any money, but he had discovered what SHE liked. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。