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南昌二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二英语期中试卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 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. What will the man do next? A. Take an interview. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight. 2. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To fix a door. B. To place an ad. C. To see a flat. 3. What happened in the factory? A. A printer broke down. B. There was a blackout. C. Some brochures were ruined. 4. What is the probable relationship between Nancy and Kate? A. Classmates. B. Neighbours C. Twins. 5. How will the speakers probably deal with the books? A. By throwing them away. B. By putting them in Jack’s house. C. By lending them to someone else. 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman’s problem? A. She hasn’t been offered a job. B. She can’t make a right decision. C. She didn’t do well in the interviews. 7. What suggestion does the man make? A. To withdraw the application for the second job. B. To find out more information about the first job. C. To ask the first company for more time to consider. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A staff party. B. A lunch invitation. C. A marketing campaign. 9. What information was in the newspaper this week? A. A recipe for noodles. B. A review of a restaurant. C. An advertisement for Mexican food. 10. When will the speakers meet? A. At 11:50. B. At 11:40. C. At 12:00. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of herself? A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman. 12. Why does the man bring the safety equipment? A. For formal matches. B. For possible risks. C. For Martha’s needs. 13. How can the man be described? A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview. 15. Where did Liz get her ideas for songs? A. From her own stories. B. From others’ real life. C. From her imagination. 16. What can be a challenge to Liz’s book? A. Being different from other books. B. Taking time from songwriting. C. Sharing her personal experiences. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To explain community service. B. To call on students to volunteer. C. To show a community activity. 18. What do students need to do in the “One on One” program? A. Help less academic children. B. Attend a professor’s lessons. C. Give suggestions for activities. 19. What can Professor Smith do for the tutors? A. Choose appropriate majors. B. Offer guidance on subjects. C. Give instruction in teaching. 20. How long do Professor Smith’s office hours last? A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 5 hours. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A DREAMING OF A NEW OFFICE? Are you undisturbed by the chill of the Antarctic winds? Can you adapt to near-constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet (抽水马桶) or running water? Ready to take on the challenges of living and working in one of the most remote corners of the Earth? The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust invites passionate individuals to join our team at Base A on Goudier Island, Antarctica. As a member of our elite team, you’ll manage a museum, post office, and gift shop as well as conducting penguin counts. You will live and work at Base A at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, which is about the size of a football pitch. Imagine waking to breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by curious penguins and the vast expanse of untouched wilderness. This is not just a job — it’s an expedition, a chance to make history while living among the impressive beauty of Antarctica. Applicants must possess resilience, physical fitness, and environmental awareness. Training will begin in August, ahead of the working period from late October or November until March, 2025. Interviews and selection events will be conducted to ensure the best fit for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join us in our mission to preserve Antarctica’s rich heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Apply by 25 April at jobs@ukaht.org and become part of an adventure that will leave you forever changed. 1. What’s the challenge of the advertised positions? A. Extreme heat. B. Total darkness. C. Tough working conditions. D. Drinking water shortage. 2. What might be the duty of those selected? A. Counting penguins. B. Maintaining a football field. C. Opening a gift shop. D. Appreciating the scenery. 3. How long will a successful applicant work there? A. 5 months or so. B. Less than 3 months. C. About 13 weeks. D. Around 7 months. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国南极遗产信托基金发布的一则招募信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Are you undisturbed by the chill of the Antarctic winds? Can you adapt to near-constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet or running water? Ready to take on the challenges of living and working in one of the most remote corners of the Earth?(你是否不为南极风寒所扰？能否适应近乎持续的白昼、零下温度以及没有冲水马桶和自来水的生活？是否准备好迎接在地球上最偏远角落生活与工作的挑战？)”可知，这些都是艰难的工作条件。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“As a member of our elite team, you’ll manage a museum, post office, and gift shop as well as conducting penguin counts.(作为我们精英团队的一员，你将负责管理博物馆、邮局和礼品店，同时进行企鹅数量统计)”可知，被选中的人需要进行企鹅数量统计。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Training will begin in August, ahead of the working period from late October or November until March, 2025.(培训将于8月开始，先于10月底或11月至2025年3月的工作期)”可知，工作期从10月末或11月开始，直到2025年3月，大约是5个月左右。故选A项。 B Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived. With her traditional Mexican dresses, and a resolute gaze that meets viewers, she created art that was deeply personal yet universally resonant (产生共鸣的). “My painting contains in it the message of pain,” she once said. Kahlo’s childhood was marked by adversity. At six, she was infected with polio, which caused her right leg a slight limp. Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed. Her life transformed at 18 when a bus accident left her seriously injured: her spine was broken in three places, her pelvis crushed, and her right leg shattered in eleven places. She would later remark with characteristic dark humor that the accident “took my virginity (贞洁)”. During months in bed, her mother placed a mirror above her and gave her paints. “I paint myself because I am often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” she explained. Painting became both a lifeline and a means of documenting her reality. Frida Kahlo produced around 200 paintings, most of them self-portraits. Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted. Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them. André Breton, the leader of the Surrealist movement, described her work as “a ribbon around a bomb’’. Kahlo transformed suffering into art and personal tragedy into universal statements about the human condition. More than six decades after her death, she continues to attract audiences because she remains utterly herself. 4. What makes Frida Kahlo an influential figure? A. Her personal paintings. B. Her art and life story. C. Her traditional dresses. D. Her pain and struggle. 5. Why did Kahlo reject the Surrealist label? A. Because her art was based on her real life. B. Because she preferred to be called a folk artist. C. Because she claimed to be a painter of dreams. D. Because her work was too universal for the label. 6. What does Andre Breton imply by describing Kahlo’s work as “a ribbon around a bomb” in paragraph 3? A. Kahlo’s art shows more pain than beauty. B. Kahlo’s art turns bombs into ribbons. C. Kahlo’s art combines beauty with suffering. D. Kahlo’s art features ribbons and bombs. 7. Which of the following best describes Kahlo? A. Tough and creative. B. Humorous and easy-going. C. Dynamic and generous. D. Optimistic and self-centered. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍艺术家弗里达・卡罗的坎坷人生与艺术成就，讲述她将个人痛苦转化为艺术，用真实且有力量的作品打动世人。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived.(弗里达・卡罗仍是 20 世纪最具标志性和影响力的艺术家之一，这不仅源于她的画作，更源于她非凡的人生经历。)”可知，她的艺术成就与人生故事共同造就了她的影响力。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted.(尽管有人称她为超现实主义者，但卡罗强烈拒绝这一标签。她坚称：“我从不画梦境，我画的是我自己的现实。”)”可知，她拒绝该标签是因为自己的艺术基于真实生活。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them.(她的作品将墨西哥民间艺术与对自身苦难不加掩饰的坦诚融为一体。在1944年的《断裂的脊柱》中，她描绘了自己断裂的脊柱被钉子固定在一起的模样。就连那些束缚着她身体的医用束身衣，也成了她的画布 —— 她在上面画满了蝴蝶。)”可知，“炸弹上的丝带”比喻她的作品兼具外在的美感与内在的痛苦力量。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed.(然而年轻的弗里达精神饱满、不屈不挠)”以及第三段“Even her medical corsets that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them.(就连束缚她身体的医疗束身衣也成了画布 —— 她在上面画满了蝴蝶。)”可知，弗里达・卡罗性格坚韧且极具创造力。 C In 1915, three weeks after explorer Ernest Shackleton ordered his crew to abandon their craft, the Endurance, the ship sank off Antarctica’s icy coast. For over a century, the disaster was widely attributed to the consistent pressure of floating pack ice. However, a recent study challenges this long-held belief, suggesting the ship’s own structural weaknesses were the primary cause. “Even basic structural analysis reveals the Endurance was poorly designed to withstand the compressive (压缩的) forces of the Antarctic pack ice that ultimately destroyed it,” explains study author Jukka Tuhkuri. Notably, Shackleton may have been aware of these flaws before setting sail on his ambitious expedition. The 2022 discovery of the ship’s sunken remains sparked Tuhkuri’s research; after carefully examining high-resolution images of the remains, he reached a clear conclusion: “It wasn’t the ice alone — it was the ship’s inadequate construction.” Compared to other polar ships of the era, the Endurance had critical shortcomings: weaker deck beams (横梁) and frames, an overly long machine room that badly damaged the hull’s (船体) structural safety, and a clear lack of supporting diagonal beams to spread pressure. These issues were confirmed by crew member Reginald James and the ship’s captain, Frank Worsley, in their firsthand accounts. Tuhkuri notes that Shackleton himself hinted at the problem in a letter to his wife early on, admitting, “This ship is not as structurally sound as the Nimrod... I’d trade her for the old Nimrod in an instant, save for her comfort.” Originally built to carry tourists in the Greenland Sea, the Endurance was never intended for the harsh conditions of Antarctic expeditions, where ships often become trapped in ice. Could the failure have been prevented if Shackleton chose a better ship? Was he aware of the risk he was taking? Tuhkuri avoids assigning blame, acknowledging potential financial or time limitations Shackleton faced. “We may never fully understand the exact reasoning behind his choices,” he says, “but these findings add crucial depth to one of history’s most famous polar stories.” 8. What was the traditional view on the main cause of the Endurance’s sinking? A. Weak ship structure. B. Pack ice pressure. C. Shackleton’s poor leadership. D. Severe weather conditions. 9. Which is a design flaw of the Endurance? A. Small capacity. B. Unqualified material. C. Weak key parts. D. Wrong room use. 10. Why does the author mention Shackleton’s letter to his wife? A. To show the comfort of the Endurance. B. To prove Shackleton’s care for his family. C. To confirm the Nimrod’s poor performance. D. To support Tuhkuri’s view on the ship’s weakness. 11. What can be inferred from Tuhkuri’s words about Shackleton’s choice? A. Financial issues were the key factor. B. Shackleton should be responsible for the failure. C. Shackleton intentionally ignored the ship’s risks. D. The exact cause of his decision remains unproven. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。传统认为“坚忍号”沉没主因是浮冰压力，近期研究挑战该观点，指出船体结构缺陷为主要原因，并补充相关佐证。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“For over a century, the disaster was widely attributed to the consistent pressure of floating pack ice. (一个多世纪以来，这场灾难一直被普遍归因于浮冰持续施加的压力)”可知，关于“坚忍号”沉没的传统观点认为主因是浮冰的压力。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Compared to other polar ships of the era, the Endurance had critical shortcomings: weaker deck beams (横梁) and frames, an overly long machine room that badly damaged the hull’s (船体) structural safety, and a clear lack of supporting diagonal beams to spread pressure. (与同时代的其他极地船只相比，‘坚忍号’存在严重缺陷：甲板横梁和船架更脆弱、机舱过长严重影响船体结构安全、明显缺少用于分散压力的支撑斜梁)”可知，“坚忍号”的设计缺陷之一是关键部件强度不足。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Tuhkuri notes that Shackleton himself hinted at the problem in a letter to his wife early on, admitting, “This ship is not as structurally sound as the Nimrod...I’d trade her for the old Nimrod in an instant, save for her comfort.” (图赫库里指出，沙克尔顿本人早先就在给妻子的信中暗示过这个问题，他承认：“这艘船的结构不如‘尼姆罗德号’坚固……要不是图个舒适，我立马就想换回原来的‘尼姆罗德号’。”)”可知，作者提及这封信是为了佐证图库里关于“坚忍号”存在结构缺陷的观点。故选D项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““We may never fully understand the exact reasoning behind his choices,” he says, “but these findings add crucial depth to one of history’s most famous polar stories.”(“我们可能永远无法完全理解他的选择背后的确切原因，”他说，“但这些发现为历史上最著名的极地故事之一增加了至关重要的深度。”)”可推知，沙克尔顿选择“坚忍号”的具体原因仍未得到证实。故选D项。 D For decades, horror enthusiasts have been broadly perceived as cold, unfeeling individuals who get pleasure from witnessing suffering. Critics and even some academics have labeled them as adrenaline (肾上腺素) addicts lacking empathy, suggesting that their interest in films like Saw stems from psychological deficiency. However, recent research challenges these long-held assumptions, proposing a more detailed and complex understanding of why people are drawn to horror. The claim that horror fans must lack empathy has been supported by some early studies. Yet, a closer examination reveals methodological flaws: mixing up the enjoyment of cruelty with a general interest in horror narratives. When such flawed studies are ruled out, the supposed link between low empathy and horror enjoyment disappears. And, recently, more reliable research confirms that horror fans show no less empathy or compassion than others; on some measures, they even score higher. Another popular theory suggests that horror fans are simply chasing an adrenaline rush. While this may be true for some enthusiasts, newer studies unfold a more complex picture. Researchers have identified different types of fans: some are indeed “adrenaline junkies”, but others, termed “white knucklers”, use horror to confront and overcome personal fears. A third group, “dark copers”, finds an emotional release in fictional horror, using it to process real-life difficulties. Beyond these motivations, a key personality trait driving horror fandom is “morbid curiosity”—a natural desire to learn about threatening or death-related subjects. This curiosity may be beneficial. Studies indicate that individuals with higher morbid curiosity are often better prepared for real-life crises and show greater resilience during stressful times. Horror fans, it seems, may be practising emotional regulation when they play with their fears through scary entertainment. The evidence paints a picture of horror fans being empathetic, curious and psychologically sophisticated. horror is a testament to human adaptability and our remarkable capacity to find meaning, connection and even growth in the face of our deepest fears. Recognising this not only helps us understand horror fans more accurately, but also illuminates something profound about human nature itself. 12. What does the underlined word “deficiency” mean in paragraph 1? A. Weakness. B. Strength. C. Curiosity. D. Misunderstanding. 13. What led to the results of early studies? A. The limited sample size of participants. B. The confusion of vital key concepts. C. The ignorance of horror-cruelty connections. D. The adoption of outdated methodology. 14. What can we infer about people with higher morbid curiosity? A. They may lack emotional regulation skills. B. They may be more adaptable to challenges. C. They may become more sensitive to adversity. D. They may be more exposed to real-life crises. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Dismissing Myths: The Truth about horror Fans B. horror Films: Impact on Audience Empathy C. horror enthusiasts: Living Proof of Empathy Loss D. Morbid Curiosity: The Ultimate Goal of horror 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是恐怖片爱好者（horror fans）长期以来被误解的现象，并通过多项研究揭示了他们真实的心理特征和动机。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Critics and even some academics have labeled them as adrenaline (肾上腺素) addicts lacking empathy(批评人士甚至一些学者将他们描述为缺乏同理心的肾上腺素依赖者)”可知，批评人士甚至一些学者认为喜欢看恐怖片的人缺乏同理心，也就是心理上有缺陷，deficiency的意思是“缺陷”，和weakness意思相近。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The claim that horror fans must lack empathy has been supported by some early studies. Yet, a closer examination reveals methodological flaws: mixing up the enjoyment of cruelty with a general interest in horror narratives.(一些早期研究声称恐怖片爱好者缺乏同理心，这一观点得到了支持。然而，进一步的审视发现其中存在方法学上的缺陷：将对残忍行为的欣赏与对恐怖故事的普遍兴趣混为一谈。)”可知，核心关键概念的混淆导致早期研究的原结果。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Studies indicate that individuals with higher morbid curiosity are often better prepared for real-life crises and show greater resilience during stressful times.(研究表明，具有较高病态好奇心的人往往更能应对现实生活中的危机，并在压力时期展现出更强的适应力。)”可知，好奇心更强的人可能更能适应挑战。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“However, recent research challenges these long-held assumptions, proposing a more detailed and complex understanding of why people are drawn to horror.(然而，最近的研究对这些长期以来的假设提出了挑战，提出了对人们为何会被恐怖片所吸引的更详尽和复杂的理解。)”可知，本文主要讲的是恐怖片爱好者（horror fans）长期以来被误解的现象，并通过多项研究揭示了他们真实的心理特征和动机，因此最恰当的标题是A选项“Dismissing Myths: The Truth about horror Fans(摒弃谬论：恐怖迷的真相)”，故选A。 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。 Science fiction, or sci-fi, with more themes related to environmental issues, overpopulation, and technological growth, has explosively (爆发地) grown in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. ____16____ Some Chinese Sci-Fi History ____17____Few works were translated. And the Western world had little to no taste for it. The history of Chinese sci-fi is extensive, but the modern genre first took root during the 1900s. Authors such as Lu Xun promoted sci-fi’s early development in China and translated multiple Western stories like Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon. Following the 1970s, China began its own golden age of science fiction. Movies, clubs, magazines, societies and communities formed around this genre and became increasingly popular among Chinese readers. ____18____ Its Entry into the West Chinese sci-fi has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, who translated The Three-Body Problem, the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel to be translated into English. ____19____Chinese sci-fi’s introduction into the West began with this novel, and it couldn’t have been given a better international debut (亮相). Liu has become a go-to source for Chinese authors seeking international audiences. What Makes Chinese Sci-Fi Distinctive (独特的) The subgenre is unique for using a number of cultural and traditional objects, words, places and beliefs. ____20____The stories are also different because many modern Chinese sci-fi authors were heavily affected by the events of the 20th century. Their perspectives (思维方式) and ideas on morals, ethics ( 伦理), government, politics, science and anything in between come from standpoints previously unknown to Western readers. A. Published in 2014, it proved to be a huge success. B. He is a writer, translator and computer scientist. C. Before the 2000s, Chinese sci-fi was lesser-known. D. Chinese sci-fi also made its way to take the West by storm. E. Similar to Western sci-fi, it has experienced the ups and downs. F. This laid the foundation for its eventual introduction to Western readers. G. This makes Chinese sci-fi a cultural and historical analysis of China. 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国科幻小说的发展历史、进入西方世界的原因及中国科幻小说的独特魅力。 【16题详解】 下文“Some Chinese Sci-Fi History(一些中国科幻史)”、“Its Entry into the West(它进入西方)”及“What Makes Chinese Sci-Fi Distinctive(是什么让中国科幻与众不同)”这些小标题可知，本文是讲述中国科幻小说的相关内容，D项“中国科幻小说也席卷了西方”是对本文内容的概括，起到了引出下文的作用。故选D项。 【17题详解】 下文“Few works were translated. And the Western world had little to no taste for it.(翻译的作品很少。而西方世界对此几乎没有兴趣)”是对C项“在2000年之前，中国科幻小说鲜为人知”内容的解释，与C项构成因果关系，是为什么中国科幻小说在2000年前鲜为人知的原因。故选C项。 【18题详解】 上文“Movies, clubs, magazines, societies and communities formed around this genre and became increasingly popular among Chinese readers. (电影、俱乐部、杂志、社团和社区都围绕着这一类型形成，并在中国读者中越来越受欢迎)”和F项“这为它最终被西方读者所了解奠定了基础”形成内容上的承接，指出了中国科幻小说是如何一步步被本国和西方所接受的原因。故选F项。 【19题详解】 上文“Chinese sci-fi has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, who translated The Three-Body Problem, the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel to be translated into English. (中国科幻小说之所以得到国际认可，主要是因为刘宇昆翻译了《三体问题》，这是第一部被翻译成英文的当代中国科幻小说)”可知，《三体问题》是第一部被翻译成英文的当代中国科幻小说，A项“该书于2014年出版，取得了巨大成功”是对上文内容的承接，是对该书的进一步介绍。故选A项。 【20题详解】 上文“The subgenre is unique for using a number of cultural and traditional objects, words, places and beliefs.(该亚体裁在使用许多文化和传统物品、词语、地点和信仰方面是独特的)”和G项“这使得中国科幻成为对中国的文化和历史分析”构成因果关系，是中国科幻小说成为对中国的文化和历史分析原因的解释。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Tuan Pham was feeling pretty good about himself as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon in Southern California. The run on Oct. 15, 2023, was the 47-year-old’s seventh such event, and he couldn’t wait to ____21____ at the finish line with his teenage son. Pham took another step or two, and that was the last thing he ____22____. He can’t recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground, where he lay motionless as runners ____23____ him. He had no pulse, nor was he breathing. Three blocked arteries (动脉) led to a heart attack. He was ____24____ dead. Without help, he’d be officially dead. Pham’s only chance of ____25____ was if someone, say, a cardiologist, happened to pass by. Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a nearby ____26____. Dr. Chiu immediately ____27____ what was happening. He ran to Pham’s side and began chest compressions. Then he asked a(n) ____28____ to take over compressions while he called the hospital to ____29____ an operation room at once. Minutes later, an ambulance arrived and ____30____ Pham to the hospital. The surgery was a success. Pham was alive and well enough to return to the route to ____31____ where he had left off. This miracle resulted from ____32____ timing. Pham likely wouldn’t have had that opportunity if ____33____ hadn’t stepped in. After brunch, Dr. Chiu’s friend had asked him to ____34____ a little longer to enjoy the ocean view. If he had left earlier, he would have missed saving Pham. “I can’t believe the first person to help was a heart surgeon,” Pham said. “What are the ____35____?” 21. A. abandon B. celebrate C. resolve D. travel 22. A. remembered B. forgot C. missed D. ignored 23. A. followed B. stopped C. skirted D. helped 24. A. seriously B. clinically C. thoroughly D. frequently 25. A. approval B. disposal C. removal D. survival 26. A. restaurant B. hospital C. hotel D. shop 27. A. seized B. assigned C. recognized D. uttered 28. A. nurse B. waiter C. upholder D. bystander 29. A. preserve B. prepare C. preview D. prepay 30. A. set B. submitted C. sped D. strung 31. A. pick up B. take off C. carry out D. check out 32. A. perfect B. absurd C. complicated D. bitter 33. A. amateurs B. belongings C. fantasies D. destinies 34. A. persist B. run C. practise D. linger 35. A. goods B. basics C. odds D. facts 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了跑步爱好者Tuan Pham在参加半程马拉松时突发心脏骤停，幸运的是附近的心脏外科医生Ryan Chiu及时施救并安排紧急手术，Pham最终康复并在一年后重返赛道。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：这场赛跑是这位47岁选手第七次参加半程马拉松，他迫不及待想和年少的儿子在终点线庆祝。A. abandon抛弃；B. celebrate庆祝；C. resolve决心；D. travel旅行。根据上文“Tuan Pham was feeling pretty good about himself as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon in Southern California.”可知，抵达终点会庆祝赛事完成。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：Pham又迈出一两步，这便是他最后的记忆。A. remembered记得；B. forgot忘记；C. missed错过；D. ignored忽视。后文“He can’t recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground”表明他倒地失去意识，后续事情全无印象。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：他不记得自己踉跄或是面朝下摔倒在地，他一动不动躺着，参赛者纷纷从他身旁绕过。A. followed跟随；B. stopped停下；C. skirted绕行；D. helped帮助。根据上文“He can’t recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground, where he lay motionless as runners”可知，路人未立刻施救，只是绕道前行。 【24题详解】 考查副词。句意：他已处于临床死亡状态。A. seriously严重地；B. clinically临床地；C. thoroughly彻底地；D. frequently频繁地。根据上文“He had no pulse, nor was he breathing. Three blocked arteries led to a heart attack.”可知，无脉搏无呼吸属于临床死亡范畴。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：他唯一的存活希望就是恰巧有心脏病医生路过。A. approval赞同；B. disposal处理；C. removal移除；D. survival幸存。根据后文“a cardiologist, happened to pass by”可知，当下处境危急，只求有心脏病医生路过，能够活下来。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：就在帕姆倒地时，心胸外科医生邱瑞安正离开附近一家餐厅。A. restaurant餐厅；B. hospital医院；C. hotel酒店；D. shop商店。后文“After brunch”提及享用早午餐，可知地点为餐厅。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：邱医生立刻察觉现场突发状况。A. seized抓住；B. assigned分配；C. recognized认出，意识到；D. uttered说出。根据后文“He ran to Pham’s side and began chest compressions.”可知，医生凭借专业能力判断出险情。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：随后他让一名路人接替按压，自己致电医院立刻准备手术室。A. nurse护士；B. waiter服务员；C. upholder支持者；D. bystander旁观者。根据后文“to take over compressions”推测现场普通围观人员接手急救动作。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：随后他让一名路人接替按压，自己致电医院立刻准备手术室。A. preserve保护；B. prepare准备；C. preview预习；D. prepay预付。根据后文“an operation room at once”可知，紧急救治需要提前备好手术室。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：几分钟后救护车抵达，火速将帕姆送往医院。A. set放置；B. submitted提交；C. sped快速运送；D. strung串联。根据后文“Pham to the hospital”可知，救护车疾驰送医，动作迅速。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：手术十分成功，帕姆身体恢复良好，重回赛道接续之前的赛程。A. pick up接续；B. take off起飞；C. carry out执行；D. check out结账。根据上文“Pham was alive and well enough to return to the route to”可知，他回到中断处继续跑步。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这场生命奇迹源于绝佳的时机。A. perfect绝佳的；B. absurd荒唐的；C. complicated复杂的；D. bitter苦涩的。根据上文“Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a nearby”可知，医生恰好路过，时机恰到好处。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：倘若命运没有出手相助，帕姆很难获得生还机会。A. amateurs业余爱好者；B. belongings财物；C. fantasies幻想；D. destinies命运。根据上文“Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a nearby”可知，此次获救充满机缘巧合，归于命运眷顾。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：吃完早午餐后，朋友邀约他多逗留片刻欣赏海景。A. persist坚持；B. run奔跑；C. practise练习；D. linger逗留。根据后文“a little longer to enjoy the ocean view”指朋友邀请他停下脚步多停留观赏景色。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：“这怎么可能呢？”A. goods商品；B. basics基础；C. odds概率；D. facts事实。根据上文“I can’t believe the first person to help was a heart surgeon”可知，此处指感慨这件巧合之事发生的可能性极低。 第二节 单句语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 36. It was almost as dangerous to become too hot from wearing too many clothes ________ to become too cold from wearing too few. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】as 【解析】 【详解】句意：穿太多衣服热得过头，几乎和穿太少衣服冻得过头一样危险。根据“almost as dangerous to become too hot from wearing too many clothes”可知，此处为固定句型“as+形容词+to do...as to do...”，意为“做……和做……一样……”。 37. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include ________(economy) use of words, vivid language and integrated imagery. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】economical 【解析】 【详解】句意：诗歌的独特之处通常体现在对词汇的精简运用、生动的语言表达以及完整的意象融合上。修饰名词use用形容词economical，作定语。 38. Many prejudiced students ________ (tease) her for her plain appearance and unusual hobbies since adolescence. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】have teased 【解析】 【详解】句意：许多有偏见的学生自青春期以来就因她朴素的外表和不寻常的爱好而取笑她。since 是现在完成时的标志词，时态应用现在完成时，主语“Many prejudiced students”为复数，且和谓语tease构成主动关系，因此用have done 的形式。 39. We climbed up to the ancient tower overlooking the Gan River, from ________ we can admire the breathtaking view in the setting sun. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】which 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们登上那座俯瞰着赣江的古老塔楼，在那里我们可以欣赏到夕阳映照下那令人叹为观止的美景。此处为介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词tower，作介词的宾语，指物，故用which。 40. Even in the face of lifelong hardship, one ought to preserve inner ________ (decent) and noble moral integrity. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】decency 【解析】 【详解】句意：即使面对终身困苦，人也应当保持内心的正直和高尚的道德操守。inner为形容词，修饰名词，且与后文“moral integrity”并列，共同作preserve的宾语。所给词decent为形容词，需转换为名词形式decency，意为“正派；体面”。 41. These two masterpieces display mortal sorrow and natural peace ________ (respect) in elegant poetic lines. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】respectively 【解析】 【详解】句意：这两部杰作分别以优雅的诗句展现了人世的悲伤与自然的宁静。此处需要填入一个词修饰前面的动词短语“display mortal sorrow and natural peace”，所给词respect的副词形式为respectively，表示“分别地，各自地”。 42. Believe it or not, it is the first time that his profound advice ____________ (fail) to guide me through a dilemma. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】has failed 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型和时态。句意：信不信由你，这是他深刻的建议第一次没能引导我走出困境。“It+is/was+the first/second/...+that+sb./sth. has/had done sth.”为固定句型，表示“这是某人/某物第几次做某事”，该句型主句中be动词是is时，从句中谓语动词用has/have done，be动词是was时，从句中谓语动词用had done；本句中是“It is the first time...”，所以从句中应使用has failed。故填has failed。 43. One game, Snap Apple, challenges people to use only their teeth to bite an apple ________ (suspend) from the ceiling by a string. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】suspended 【解析】 【详解】句意：咬苹果这一游戏考验人们只用牙齿去咬由绳子悬挂在天花板上的苹果。句中已有谓语动词challenges，空处应用非谓语动词，suspend“悬挂”和逻辑主语apple之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，作后置定语。 44. Those who are truly noble will always be ________ (sympathy) to anyone who endures untold hardships. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】sympathetic 【解析】 【详解】句意：真正高尚的人总是会对那些承受无尽苦难的人表示同情。此处为形容词作表语，构成固定搭配be sympathetic to...（对……表示同情/怜悯），所给词sympathy为名词，需转换为形容词形式sympathetic。 45. Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, ________ (guilt), and afraid of getting caught. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】guilty 【解析】 【详解】句意：作弊摧毁自尊与正直，使作弊者感到羞愧、内疚，并害怕被抓。根据“ashamed, ________ and afraid”可知，此处为三个并列的形容词作宾语补足语，共同描述“the cheater”的状态。所给词guilt为名词，需转换为形容词形式guilty。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，学校英语社团正在举办“Art in Life”主题征文活动，请你写一篇短文推荐对你影响深远的一幅画或一首诗。 内容包括： 1.推荐的作品 2.推荐的原因 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Art in Life Among masterpieces, The Starry Night influences me most. Not only does it captivate with its swirling sky, but it also conveys hope amid darkness. Painted in 1889 at the asylum, it depicts stars over a village. The reason why I recommend it is that it taught me beauty hides in ordinary life. With the village beneath the turbulent sky, Van Gogh contrasts peace with energy. Time permitting, I contemplate it, during which I realize resilience matters. It was through this artwork that I understood hope shines, however desperate life seems. So powerful is its impact that it transformed my perspective. 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面要求考生以李华的身份，为学校英语社团“Art in Life”主题征文活动写一篇短文，推荐一幅对自己影响深远的画或一首诗，内容包括推荐的作品及推荐的原因。 【详解】1.词汇积累 影响：influence→affect/impact 使着迷：captivate→fascinate/enchant/mesmerize 传达：convey→express/communicate/deliver 描绘：depict→portray/illustrate/represent 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Among masterpieces, The Starry Night influences me most. 拓展句：What influences me most among masterpieces is The Starry Night. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only does it captivate with its swirling sky, but it also conveys hope amid darkness. (运用了部分倒装结构，Not only置于句首引起部分倒装，将助动词does提前) 【高分句型2】Time permitting, I contemplate it, during which I realize resilience matters. (运用了独立主格结构作状语和during which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a scorching summer afternoon, the Johnson family gathered at the old farmhouse for Grandma’s birthday celebration. Tommy and his younger sister Lily, played hide-and-seek and chased each other around an old oak tree in the front yard, its gnarled (多节的) roots creating perfect hiding spots while its massive branches providing shade in this hot weather. The yard smelled of fresh grass and the roses, carefully tended by Grandma, emitted a faint fragrance. Near dusk, the sky, previously brilliant blue, began to darken ominously (不祥的). Inside, the whole family chatted happily over dinner while sharing Grandma Johnson’s delicious apple pies as well as her tales of resilience (恢复力) in the face of adversity (逆境), the air filled with laughter. But as the first rumbles of thunder echoed in the distance, a silence fell over the room. Suddenly a deafening thunderclap shook the very foundations of the house. Soon rain began to pour down in torrents, as if the heavens themselves had opened up, and the power went out with a lightning, throwing the room into darkness. “This is no ordinary storm,” Grandpa muttered in a low and solemn(严肃的) tone, staring out of the window. With the night approaching, the storm showed no mercy. The wind roared with such intensity that the family could feel the house shaking under the attack. Tommy’s younger sister, Lily, held on to her stuffed bunny to her chest, her eyes wide with fear as she buried her face in her mother’s shoulder. Her mother wrapped her arms around Lily, rocking her gently back and forth in an attempt to comfort her. The wind howling like a wounded beast outside, Grandma took Tommy’s trembling hand in hers, her voice steady and reassuring as she spoke. “Remember, dear, storms don’t last forever.” Her words became a lifeline for the frightened children. Then, a thunderous crash echoed through the backyard. “The old oak tree!” Tommy gasped. Grandpa sprang to his feet, determined to assess the damage despite the raging weather. Grandma grabbed his arm, her grip firm.“Wait, let me come with you. We’ll face it together.” 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Upon opening the door, they were greatly shocked at the scene unfolding before them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The family nodded, their hearts swelling with resolve to do something the next day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Upon opening the door, they were greatly shocked at the scene unfolding before them. The front yard once a perfect playground for children was now in a muddy mess. Especially shocking was the towering oak tree, which had provided shade in summer, yielded to the fury of the storm and now lay fallen, the once massive branches now like broken bones. Grandma’s cherished roses were uprooted, their vibrant petals scattering around. The family stood in stunned silence, their hearts heavy with grief. Grandma’s eyes welled up with tears, but she quickly composed herself. Slowly, she turned around, scanned everyone with a determined look and said firmly, “We’ll rebuild,” her voice a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. The family nodded, their hearts swelling with resolve to do something the next day. When the first rays of sunlight cast a glow over the yard, the family rushed out. Suddenly, Tommy exclaimed, “Look!” pointing at the fallen giant, whose roots were amazingly half anchored in the earth, clinging stubbornly to life. “We can save it,” Grandma declared, her eyes sparkling with hope. The family immediately sprang into action. Grandpa secured ropes around the waist of the tree. The whole family began to pull the massive trunk with all their strength. Gradually, the oak tree started inching upward. With one final mighty push, it stood upright again. At this, everyone was overwhelmed with joy. Tommy suddenly realized they experienced another resilience story on this unforgettable birthday and together with the oak tree, they would embrace a new life after the storm. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了约翰逊一家在老奶奶生日那天遭遇暴风雨的经历，展现了家庭成员间的情感交流、面对困境时的坚韧不拔以及共同克服困难的团结精神。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一打开门，他们就被眼前的景象震惊了。”以及第二段首句内容“全家人都点了点头，心中涌起了决心，打算第二天就做点什么。”可知，第一段可描写院中一片泥泞，老橡树倒在了地上。 ②由第二段首句内容“全家人都点了点头，心中涌起了决心，打算第二天就做点什么。”可知，第二段可描写次日，所有的家人开始重建院子，并救活了老橡树。 2.续写线索：一开门，大家就被眼前的景象震惊了——曾经孩子们的乐园，变成了一片狼藉——而大橡树则倒在了地上——玫瑰花瓣散落一地——大家心中非常伤心——而奶奶此时则坚定地表示会重建院子——次日，所有人都来到了院中——他们发现大橡树还有一半树根在土里——所有人齐心协力，救活了大橡树——Tommy被深深地打动了，他明白这件事将永远留在他心中 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①镇静下来：compose oneself/ calm down ②大叫：exclaim/ shout ③拥抱：embrace/ hug 情绪类 ①令人震惊的：shocking/ stunning ②悲伤：grief/ sadness/ sorrow 【点睛】【高分句型1】Especially shocking was the towering oak tree, which had provided shade in summer, yielded to the fury of the storm and now lay fallen, the once massive branches now like broken bones.（运用了倒装句和which引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】When the first rays of sunlight cast a glow over the yard, the family rushed out.（运用了when引导的状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南昌二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二英语期中试卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 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. What will the man do next? A. Take an interview. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight. 2. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To fix a door. B. To place an ad. C. To see a flat. 3. What happened in the factory? A. A printer broke down. B. There was a blackout. C. Some brochures were ruined. 4. What is the probable relationship between Nancy and Kate? A. Classmates. B. Neighbours C. Twins. 5. How will the speakers probably deal with the books? A. By throwing them away. B. By putting them in Jack’s house. C. By lending them to someone else. 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman’s problem? A. She hasn’t been offered a job. B. She can’t make a right decision. C. She didn’t do well in the interviews. 7. What suggestion does the man make? A. To withdraw the application for the second job. B. To find out more information about the first job. C. To ask the first company for more time to consider. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A staff party. B. A lunch invitation. C. A marketing campaign. 9. What information was in the newspaper this week? A. A recipe for noodles. B. A review of a restaurant. C. An advertisement for Mexican food. 10. When will the speakers meet? A. At 11:50. B. At 11:40. C. At 12:00. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of herself? A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman. 12. Why does the man bring the safety equipment? A. For formal matches. B. For possible risks. C. For Martha’s needs. 13. How can the man be described? A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview. 15. Where did Liz get her ideas for songs? A. From her own stories. B. From others’ real life. C. From her imagination. 16. What can be a challenge to Liz’s book? A. Being different from other books. B. Taking time from songwriting. C. Sharing her personal experiences. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To explain community service. B. To call on students to volunteer. C. To show a community activity. 18. What do students need to do in the “One on One” program? A. Help less academic children. B. Attend a professor’s lessons. C. Give suggestions for activities. 19. What can Professor Smith do for the tutors? A. Choose appropriate majors. B. Offer guidance on subjects. C. Give instruction in teaching. 20. How long do Professor Smith’s office hours last? A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 5 hours. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A DREAMING OF A NEW OFFICE? Are you undisturbed by the chill of the Antarctic winds? Can you adapt to near-constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet (抽水马桶) or running water? Ready to take on the challenges of living and working in one of the most remote corners of the Earth? The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust invites passionate individuals to join our team at Base A on Goudier Island, Antarctica. As a member of our elite team, you’ll manage a museum, post office, and gift shop as well as conducting penguin counts. You will live and work at Base A at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, which is about the size of a football pitch. Imagine waking to breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by curious penguins and the vast expanse of untouched wilderness. This is not just a job — it’s an expedition, a chance to make history while living among the impressive beauty of Antarctica. Applicants must possess resilience, physical fitness, and environmental awareness. Training will begin in August, ahead of the working period from late October or November until March, 2025. Interviews and selection events will be conducted to ensure the best fit for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join us in our mission to preserve Antarctica’s rich heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Apply by 25 April at jobs@ukaht.org and become part of an adventure that will leave you forever changed. 1. What’s the challenge of the advertised positions? A. Extreme heat. B. Total darkness. C. Tough working conditions. D. Drinking water shortage. 2. What might be the duty of those selected? A. Counting penguins. B. Maintaining a football field. C. Opening a gift shop. D. Appreciating the scenery. 3. How long will a successful applicant work there? A. 5 months or so. B. Less than 3 months. C. About 13 weeks. D. Around 7 months. B Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived. With her traditional Mexican dresses, and a resolute gaze that meets viewers, she created art that was deeply personal yet universally resonant (产生共鸣的). “My painting contains in it the message of pain,” she once said. Kahlo’s childhood was marked by adversity. At six, she was infected with polio, which caused her right leg a slight limp. Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed. Her life transformed at 18 when a bus accident left her seriously injured: her spine was broken in three places, her pelvis crushed, and her right leg shattered in eleven places. She would later remark with characteristic dark humor that the accident “took my virginity (贞洁)”. During months in bed, her mother placed a mirror above her and gave her paints. “I paint myself because I am often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” she explained. Painting became both a lifeline and a means of documenting her reality. Frida Kahlo produced around 200 paintings, most of them self-portraits. Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted. Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them. André Breton, the leader of the Surrealist movement, described her work as “a ribbon around a bomb’’. Kahlo transformed suffering into art and personal tragedy into universal statements about the human condition. More than six decades after her death, she continues to attract audiences because she remains utterly herself. 4. What makes Frida Kahlo an influential figure? A. Her personal paintings. B. Her art and life story. C. Her traditional dresses. D. Her pain and struggle. 5. Why did Kahlo reject the Surrealist label? A. Because her art was based on her real life. B. Because she preferred to be called a folk artist. C. Because she claimed to be a painter of dreams. D. Because her work was too universal for the label. 6. What does Andre Breton imply by describing Kahlo’s work as “a ribbon around a bomb” in paragraph 3? A. Kahlo’s art shows more pain than beauty. B. Kahlo’s art turns bombs into ribbons. C. Kahlo’s art combines beauty with suffering. D. Kahlo’s art features ribbons and bombs. 7. Which of the following best describes Kahlo? A. Tough and creative. B. Humorous and easy-going. C. Dynamic and generous. D. Optimistic and self-centered. C In 1915, three weeks after explorer Ernest Shackleton ordered his crew to abandon their craft, the Endurance, the ship sank off Antarctica’s icy coast. For over a century, the disaster was widely attributed to the consistent pressure of floating pack ice. However, a recent study challenges this long-held belief, suggesting the ship’s own structural weaknesses were the primary cause. “Even basic structural analysis reveals the Endurance was poorly designed to withstand the compressive (压缩的) forces of the Antarctic pack ice that ultimately destroyed it,” explains study author Jukka Tuhkuri. Notably, Shackleton may have been aware of these flaws before setting sail on his ambitious expedition. The 2022 discovery of the ship’s sunken remains sparked Tuhkuri’s research; after carefully examining high-resolution images of the remains, he reached a clear conclusion: “It wasn’t the ice alone — it was the ship’s inadequate construction.” Compared to other polar ships of the era, the Endurance had critical shortcomings: weaker deck beams (横梁) and frames, an overly long machine room that badly damaged the hull’s (船体) structural safety, and a clear lack of supporting diagonal beams to spread pressure. These issues were confirmed by crew member Reginald James and the ship’s captain, Frank Worsley, in their firsthand accounts. Tuhkuri notes that Shackleton himself hinted at the problem in a letter to his wife early on, admitting, “This ship is not as structurally sound as the Nimrod... I’d trade her for the old Nimrod in an instant, save for her comfort.” Originally built to carry tourists in the Greenland Sea, the Endurance was never intended for the harsh conditions of Antarctic expeditions, where ships often become trapped in ice. Could the failure have been prevented if Shackleton chose a better ship? Was he aware of the risk he was taking? Tuhkuri avoids assigning blame, acknowledging potential financial or time limitations Shackleton faced. “We may never fully understand the exact reasoning behind his choices,” he says, “but these findings add crucial depth to one of history’s most famous polar stories.” 8. What was the traditional view on the main cause of the Endurance’s sinking? A. Weak ship structure. B. Pack ice pressure. C. Shackleton’s poor leadership. D. Severe weather conditions. 9. Which is a design flaw of the Endurance? A. Small capacity. B. Unqualified material. C. Weak key parts. D. Wrong room use. 10. Why does the author mention Shackleton’s letter to his wife? A. To show the comfort of the Endurance. B. To prove Shackleton’s care for his family. C. To confirm the Nimrod’s poor performance. D. To support Tuhkuri’s view on the ship’s weakness. 11. What can be inferred from Tuhkuri’s words about Shackleton’s choice? A. Financial issues were the key factor. B. Shackleton should be responsible for the failure. C. Shackleton intentionally ignored the ship’s risks. D. The exact cause of his decision remains unproven. D For decades, horror enthusiasts have been broadly perceived as cold, unfeeling individuals who get pleasure from witnessing suffering. Critics and even some academics have labeled them as adrenaline (肾上腺素) addicts lacking empathy, suggesting that their interest in films like Saw stems from psychological deficiency. However, recent research challenges these long-held assumptions, proposing a more detailed and complex understanding of why people are drawn to horror. The claim that horror fans must lack empathy has been supported by some early studies. Yet, a closer examination reveals methodological flaws: mixing up the enjoyment of cruelty with a general interest in horror narratives. When such flawed studies are ruled out, the supposed link between low empathy and horror enjoyment disappears. And, recently, more reliable research confirms that horror fans show no less empathy or compassion than others; on some measures, they even score higher. Another popular theory suggests that horror fans are simply chasing an adrenaline rush. While this may be true for some enthusiasts, newer studies unfold a more complex picture. Researchers have identified different types of fans: some are indeed “adrenaline junkies”, but others, termed “white knucklers”, use horror to confront and overcome personal fears. A third group, “dark copers”, finds an emotional release in fictional horror, using it to process real-life difficulties. Beyond these motivations, a key personality trait driving horror fandom is “morbid curiosity”—a natural desire to learn about threatening or death-related subjects. This curiosity may be beneficial. Studies indicate that individuals with higher morbid curiosity are often better prepared for real-life crises and show greater resilience during stressful times. Horror fans, it seems, may be practising emotional regulation when they play with their fears through scary entertainment. The evidence paints a picture of horror fans being empathetic, curious and psychologically sophisticated. horror is a testament to human adaptability and our remarkable capacity to find meaning, connection and even growth in the face of our deepest fears. Recognising this not only helps us understand horror fans more accurately, but also illuminates something profound about human nature itself. 12. What does the underlined word “deficiency” mean in paragraph 1? A. Weakness. B. Strength. C. Curiosity. D. Misunderstanding. 13. What led to the results of early studies? A. The limited sample size of participants. B. The confusion of vital key concepts. C. The ignorance of horror-cruelty connections. D. The adoption of outdated methodology. 14. What can we infer about people with higher morbid curiosity? A. They may lack emotional regulation skills. B. They may be more adaptable to challenges. C. They may become more sensitive to adversity. D. They may be more exposed to real-life crises. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Dismissing Myths: The Truth about horror Fans B. horror Films: Impact on Audience Empathy C. horror enthusiasts: Living Proof of Empathy Loss D. Morbid Curiosity: The Ultimate Goal of horror 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。 Science fiction, or sci-fi, with more themes related to environmental issues, overpopulation, and technological growth, has explosively (爆发地) grown in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. ____16____ Some Chinese Sci-Fi History ____17____Few works were translated. And the Western world had little to no taste for it. The history of Chinese sci-fi is extensive, but the modern genre first took root during the 1900s. Authors such as Lu Xun promoted sci-fi’s early development in China and translated multiple Western stories like Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon. Following the 1970s, China began its own golden age of science fiction. Movies, clubs, magazines, societies and communities formed around this genre and became increasingly popular among Chinese readers. ____18____ Its Entry into the West Chinese sci-fi has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, who translated The Three-Body Problem, the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel to be translated into English. ____19____Chinese sci-fi’s introduction into the West began with this novel, and it couldn’t have been given a better international debut (亮相). Liu has become a go-to source for Chinese authors seeking international audiences. What Makes Chinese Sci-Fi Distinctive (独特的) The subgenre is unique for using a number of cultural and traditional objects, words, places and beliefs. ____20____The stories are also different because many modern Chinese sci-fi authors were heavily affected by the events of the 20th century. Their perspectives (思维方式) and ideas on morals, ethics ( 伦理), government, politics, science and anything in between come from standpoints previously unknown to Western readers. A. Published in 2014, it proved to be a huge success. B. He is a writer, translator and computer scientist. C. Before the 2000s, Chinese sci-fi was lesser-known. D. Chinese sci-fi also made its way to take the West by storm. E. Similar to Western sci-fi, it has experienced the ups and downs. F. This laid the foundation for its eventual introduction to Western readers. G. This makes Chinese sci-fi a cultural and historical analysis of China. 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Tuan Pham was feeling pretty good about himself as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon in Southern California. The run on Oct. 15, 2023, was the 47-year-old’s seventh such event, and he couldn’t wait to ____21____ at the finish line with his teenage son. Pham took another step or two, and that was the last thing he ____22____. He can’t recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground, where he lay motionless as runners ____23____ him. He had no pulse, nor was he breathing. Three blocked arteries (动脉) led to a heart attack. He was ____24____ dead. Without help, he’d be officially dead. Pham’s only chance of ____25____ was if someone, say, a cardiologist, happened to pass by. Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a nearby ____26____. Dr. Chiu immediately ____27____ what was happening. He ran to Pham’s side and began chest compressions. Then he asked a(n) ____28____ to take over compressions while he called the hospital to ____29____ an operation room at once. Minutes later, an ambulance arrived and ____30____ Pham to the hospital. The surgery was a success. Pham was alive and well enough to return to the route to ____31____ where he had left off. This miracle resulted from ____32____ timing. Pham likely wouldn’t have had that opportunity if ____33____ hadn’t stepped in. After brunch, Dr. Chiu’s friend had asked him to ____34____ a little longer to enjoy the ocean view. If he had left earlier, he would have missed saving Pham. “I can’t believe the first person to help was a heart surgeon,” Pham said. “What are the ____35____?” 21. A. abandon B. celebrate C. resolve D. travel 22. A. remembered B. forgot C. missed D. ignored 23. A. followed B. stopped C. skirted D. helped 24. A. seriously B. clinically C. thoroughly D. frequently 25. A. approval B. disposal C. removal D. survival 26. A. restaurant B. hospital C. hotel D. shop 27. A. seized B. assigned C. recognized D. uttered 28. A. nurse B. waiter C. upholder D. bystander 29. A. preserve B. prepare C. preview D. prepay 30. A. set B. submitted C. sped D. strung 31. A. pick up B. take off C. carry out D. check out 32. A. perfect B. absurd C. complicated D. bitter 33. A. amateurs B. belongings C. fantasies D. destinies 34. A. persist B. run C. practise D. linger 35. A. goods B. basics C. odds D. facts 第二节 单句语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 36. It was almost as dangerous to become too hot from wearing too many clothes ________ to become too cold from wearing too few. (用适当的词填空) 37. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include ________(economy) use of words, vivid language and integrated imagery. (所给词的适当形式填空) 38. Many prejudiced students ________ (tease) her for her plain appearance and unusual hobbies since adolescence. (所给词的适当形式填空) 39. We climbed up to the ancient tower overlooking the Gan River, from ________ we can admire the breathtaking view in the setting sun. (用适当的词填空) 40. Even in the face of lifelong hardship, one ought to preserve inner ________ (decent) and noble moral integrity. (所给词的适当形式填空) 41. These two masterpieces display mortal sorrow and natural peace ________ (respect) in elegant poetic lines. (所给词的适当形式填空) 42. Believe it or not, it is the first time that his profound advice ____________ (fail) to guide me through a dilemma. (所给词的适当形式填空) 43. One game, Snap Apple, challenges people to use only their teeth to bite an apple ________ (suspend) from the ceiling by a string. (所给词的适当形式填空) 44. Those who are truly noble will always be ________ (sympathy) to anyone who endures untold hardships. (所给词的适当形式填空) 45. Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, ________ (guilt), and afraid of getting caught. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，学校英语社团正在举办“Art in Life”主题征文活动，请你写一篇短文推荐对你影响深远的一幅画或一首诗。 内容包括： 1.推荐的作品 2.推荐的原因 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a scorching summer afternoon, the Johnson family gathered at the old farmhouse for Grandma’s birthday celebration. Tommy and his younger sister Lily, played hide-and-seek and chased each other around an old oak tree in the front yard, its gnarled (多节的) roots creating perfect hiding spots while its massive branches providing shade in this hot weather. The yard smelled of fresh grass and the roses, carefully tended by Grandma, emitted a faint fragrance. Near dusk, the sky, previously brilliant blue, began to darken ominously (不祥的). Inside, the whole family chatted happily over dinner while sharing Grandma Johnson’s delicious apple pies as well as her tales of resilience (恢复力) in the face of adversity (逆境), the air filled with laughter. But as the first rumbles of thunder echoed in the distance, a silence fell over the room. Suddenly a deafening thunderclap shook the very foundations of the house. Soon rain began to pour down in torrents, as if the heavens themselves had opened up, and the power went out with a lightning, throwing the room into darkness. “This is no ordinary storm,” Grandpa muttered in a low and solemn(严肃的) tone, staring out of the window. With the night approaching, the storm showed no mercy. The wind roared with such intensity that the family could feel the house shaking under the attack. Tommy’s younger sister, Lily, held on to her stuffed bunny to her chest, her eyes wide with fear as she buried her face in her mother’s shoulder. Her mother wrapped her arms around Lily, rocking her gently back and forth in an attempt to comfort her. The wind howling like a wounded beast outside, Grandma took Tommy’s trembling hand in hers, her voice steady and reassuring as she spoke. “Remember, dear, storms don’t last forever.” Her words became a lifeline for the frightened children. Then, a thunderous crash echoed through the backyard. “The old oak tree!” Tommy gasped. Grandpa sprang to his feet, determined to assess the damage despite the raging weather. Grandma grabbed his arm, her grip firm.“Wait, let me come with you. We’ll face it together.” 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Upon opening the door, they were greatly shocked at the scene unfolding before them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The family nodded, their hearts swelling with resolve to do something the next day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $