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荆州中学2025-2026学年高二下学期5月月考 英语试题 (全卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman want to do? A. Write a book. B. Visit another planet. C. Shoot a film. 2. When will the woman go to see the doctor? A. At 12:30. B. At 13:30. C. At 13:00. 3. Why did the man cook dinner? A. He was very hungry. B. The woman was busy. C. It was his turn. 4. How does the man sound? A. Disappointed. B. Annoyed. C. Overjoyed. 5. Who did the woman call to tell about her flight delay? A. Jack. B. Ted. C. Melissa. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a taxi. C. At an airport. 7. What can the app do for the man? A. Book flight tickets. B. Order drinks. C. Plan the fastest route. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. What did the woman probably try to do? A. Open a bookcase. B. Replace the door. C. Find the headmaster. 9. What do we know about the headmaster? A. He’ll send for the key. B. He has lost the key. C. He is off on vacation. 10. What will the man most likely do next? A. Phone the headmaster. B. Contact Rachel. C. Call in a repairman. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. Where is the exhibition being held? A. In the gallery. B. In the town hall. C. In the artist’s house. 12. When was the artist born? A. In 1922. B. In 1830. C. In 1892. 13. What can we learn about the artist? A. He struggled for fame in his life. B. He lived a simple life with his family. C. His works didn’t come to light until he died. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。 14. What caused Liam to fail his driving test? A. Lack of sufficient practice. B. Presence of an unfamiliar examiner. C. Frequent absence from driving sessions. 15. Who does the man need to consult with? A. His cousin. B. His boss. C. His instructor. 16. What can be inferred from what the man says? A. He’s decided to quit his driving test. B. He’s no longer employed at McDonald’s. C. Repeated driving tests cost him much money. 17. What is the woman’s purpose of mentioning applying for jobs? A. To boost motivation. B. To make comparisons. C. To recommend a position. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What is the speaker most likely to be? A. A music journalist. B. A radio presenter. C. An orchestra director. 19. What inspired the song Let It Be? A. A concert by the Beatles. B. A trip to another country. C. A dream about his late mother. 20. What does the speaker think about Cruel Summer? A. It’s a controversial song. B. It’s an enjoyable song. C. It’s a reflective song. 第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Yes, There’s a Museum for That! Museums have changed. We’ll always have the Met in New York and the Louvre in Paris, but nowadays you’ll find a museum for absolutely everything and everyone. The following are some of the most fascinating museums based on their community importance, level of enjoyment, and the beauty of the collections. Museum of Motherhood (MOM) St. Petersburg, Florida The Museum of Motherhood is the first of its kind — a museum and educational center covering the art, science and history of mothers. “I watched a couple of kids from the local high school try on the pregnancy vests (背心) complaining,” says museum founder Martha Joy Rose. “Within five minutes, they begged to take them off.” National Comedy Center (NCC) Jamestown, New York Based in Lucille Ball’s hometown, this museum features exhibits such as Jerry Seinfeld’s puffy shirt and Joan Rivers’s card catalog of 65,000 jokes. “Before visitors go through the entrance, they create their ‘sense of humor profile,’” says executive director Journey Gunderson. “They choose what they find funny, and the data is collected on a digital chip they wear on a wrist called a LaughBand so that the comedy content is customized based on their personal taste.” Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) Boston, Massachusetts MOBA collects, exhibits and celebrates art that will be shown in no other museum. The museum’s new location, in the Dorchester Brewing Co., assumes visitors would need a drink after seeing this work. Highlights include Lucy in the Field with Flowers, a painting found in 1993 leaning against a trash bin, waiting for garbage collection. A low point — and a must-see — is the painting Our Lady of Endless Housework. 1. What can be the main purpose of Museum of Motherhood? A. To offer parenting guidance for mothers. B. To showcase art work created by mothers. C. To deepen societal appreciation for motherhood. D. To provide experience opportunities for teenagers. 2. How does NCC personalize their visitors’ experiences? A. By surveying the visitors’ needs. B. By choosing popular comedians. C. By adopting visitor preferences. D. By providing wearable facilities. 3. What do these museums have in common? A. They aim to redefine museum art. B. They focus on community values. C. They house priceless cultural treasures. D. They grow out of unconventional ideas. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了三座主题别出心裁、打破传统的特色博物馆。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据Museum of Motherhood (MOM)部分中“a museum and educational center covering the art, science and history of mothers(一个涵盖母亲相关艺术、科学与历史的博物馆兼教育中心)”可知，母亲博物馆旨在通过科普让大众更深入了解母亲这一身份，增进社会对母性的理解与感恩。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据National Comedy Center (NCC)部分中““Before visitors go through the entrance, they create their ‘sense of humor profile,’” says executive director Journey Gunderson. “They choose what they find funny, and the data is collected on a digital chip they wear on a wrist called a LaughBand so that the comedy content is customized based on their personal taste.”(执行董事Journey Gunderson说：“在游客通过入口之前，他们会创建自己的‘幽默感档案’。他们选择自己觉得有趣的东西，这些数据会收集在他们戴在手腕上的一个叫做LaughBand的数字芯片上，这样喜剧内容就可以根据他们的个人品味进行定制。”)”可知，国家喜剧中心通过采集访客的个人喜好来为访客定制个性化体验。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Museums have changed. We’ll always have the Met in New York and the Louvre in Paris, but nowadays you’ll find a museum for absolutely everything and everyone.(博物馆变了。我们总是有纽约的大都会博物馆和巴黎的卢浮宫，但现在你能为绝对所有内容、所有群体找到对应的博物馆。)”，再结合三座博物馆的主题分别是母性、喜剧、糟糕艺术可知，这三座博物馆打破常规，展览内容均不属于传统博物馆的常规展览主题。 B Papa and I bonded over various games. An eight-square wooden chessboard was his treasured possession, where we played chess every Saturday. “Check!” I boasted. “Oh dear...” Papa murmured as he examined the board. He moved his knight to shield his king. “Checkmate,” he smirked (得意地笑). The game ended soon. Afterwards, we would always review the match. Though household noises surrounded us, Papa devoted himself to pointing out my weaknesses and guiding me to make progress. Papa never held back against me. He provided me with the tools to win on my own. My skills were improving, but his seemed to do the opposite. I only won occasionally, mostly when he felt unwell. In his later years, the Papa I knew was slowly and painfully stolen from me by Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默病). As his once keen mind started to fog, our relationship began to change and adapt. Our games transitioned from chess to checkers (国际跳棋). Once during the game, Papa made moves unconsciously, leaving chances for me to jump and capture his pieces one after another. I gained obvious advantages. However, a moment that was supposed to bring me pride was causing my stomach to twist and turn. It felt unusual for me to stand a good chance of beating my once talented father. He stared at the board hard, struggling to work out proper moves and accidentally created more winning opportunities for me. I wondered if he let me win on purpose. I hoped his blurred mind could regain its wisdom once more, longing to see his familiar smirk again. He couldn’t do it, yet he smiled gently, bringing a bittersweet end to our final game. Although Alzheimer’s stole my Papa’s intellectual mind, it was not capable of robbing us of the beautiful moments we had. Ending in a draw, we both won the final game. 4. What is Papa’s teaching principle? A. Positive attitude beats fear of failure. B. Self-exploration outweighs easy victory. C. Acquired skill surpasses natural talent. D. Strict discipline ensures effective learning. 5. What caused the author’s stomach to twist and turn? A. He disliked playing checkers. B. He noticed Papa’s decline in health. C. He feared losing his winning lead. D. He felt guilty for defeating Papa. 6. What did the author probably think when the game ended? A. “I can finally beat Papa now!” B. “How I wish Papa had won!” C. “I should have lost to Papa.” D. “Papa has let me win again.” 7. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Companionship always outweighs game victory. B. We should accept aging decline of beloved people. C. Shared hobbies strengthen family emotional bonds. D. Family love remains unchanged through life changes. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者和父亲一直以对弈为纽带相伴，从前下国际象棋时父亲经常赢作者，但后来父亲换上阿尔茨海默病，二人只能改下简单的国际跳棋，作者最终故意以平局结束，因为疾病虽然能慢慢夺走父亲的理智，但夺不走美好回忆与深厚亲情。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Afterwards, we would always review the match. Though household noises surrounded us, Papa devoted himself to pointing out my weaknesses and guiding me to make progress.(对局结束后，我们总会复盘棋局。尽管周围满是家务的喧闹，父亲依然全神贯注地指出我的不足，指导我不断进步)”以及第三段“Papa never held back against me. He provided me with the tools to win on my own.(爸爸从不给我放水，而是教会我靠自己的能力赢下棋局)”可知，父亲从不故意放水让作者轻易获胜，而是引导作者自己探索、提升下棋能力，说明他的教学原则是自我探索比轻松获胜更重要。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In his later years, the Papa I knew was slowly and painfully stolen from me by Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默病). As his once keen mind started to fog, our relationship began to change and adapt.(晚年的时候，我熟悉的父亲慢慢被阿尔茨海默病痛苦地夺走了。他曾经敏锐的头脑开始变得模糊不清，我们的关系开始改变和调整)”、第四段“Once during the game, Papa made moves unconsciously, leaving chances for me to jump and capture his pieces one after another. I gained obvious advantages. However, a moment that was supposed to bring me pride was causing my stomach to twist and turn.(有一次在下棋中，爸爸不自觉地落子，给我机会跳棋一个接一个抓住他棋子。我获得了明显的优势。然而，一个本应给我带来骄傲的时刻却让我心里惴惴不安、百般煎熬)”和第五段中“It felt unusual for me to stand a good chance of beating my once talented father. He stared at the board hard, struggling to work out proper moves and accidentally created more winning opportunities for me.(对我来说，能很大概率击败我曾经才华横溢的父亲，这感觉很不寻常。他紧紧盯着棋盘，费力地想出合适的落子，还不小心给了我更多获胜的机会)”可知，作者看到父亲因为病情智力衰退，轻易给自己留出了胜机，本该开心的他却因为意识到父亲健康的恶化而心里难受。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“I wondered if he let me win on purpose. I hoped his blurred mind could regain its wisdom once more, longing to see his familiar smirk again. He couldn’t do it, yet he smiled gently, bringing a bittersweet end to our final game.(我不禁怀疑他是不是故意让我赢的。我多希望他模糊的头脑能再次恢复智慧，多么渴望再看到他那熟悉的得意笑容。可他做不到了，只是温柔地笑着，给我们最后一局棋画上了苦乐参半的句号)”可知，作者内心渴望父亲再次像从前一样赢下自己，所以棋局结束时他内心最可能的想法是“多希望爸爸赢了这一局啊”。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Although Alzheimer’s stole my Papa’s intellectual mind, it was not capable of robbing us of the beautiful moments we had. Ending in a draw, we both won the final game.(尽管阿尔茨海默病夺走了父亲的理智，却夺不走我们共同拥有的美好时光。这局棋以平局结束，我们最终都是赢家)”并结合全文内容可知，本文围绕父亲和作者下棋的经历展开，他们之间有许多美好回忆，即便遭遇变故，父亲患上阿尔兹海默病，二人之间的亲情永远也不会消失。 C At a recovery center in Beijing, a 76-year-old man who once relied on a caregiver can now walk independently with the help of a robotic exoskeleton (外骨骼) that learns his movement patterns. Such technologies, once considered science fiction, are becoming more common as China responds to the needs of its fast-aging population. The eldercare robot industry is expanding quickly. Provinces such as Beijing and Jiangsu have released political plans encouraging the adoption of intelligent robots in institutions and households. China has also led the creation of an international technical standard for eldercare robots, setting requirements for design and safety. Moreover, with over 310 million Chinese aged 60 or above, many seniors need support with mobility, daily activities, or emotional companionship. Robotics companies report increased inquiries as families search for reliable solutions for aging relatives. While eldercare robots are still in the early stages of development compared to industrial robots, some users are already beginning to enjoy the convenience these technologies provide. Nursing homes in tech-centered cities like Shenzhen integrate robots that play chess with residents, provide mobility support, and deliver AI-assisted therapy. Experts say eldercare robots still face multiple obstacles before they can be applied on a large scale. On the consumer side, some seniors remain doubtful. “Robots are too cold and emotionless. I just can’t accept them,” said Qu Suling, a 66-year-old resident. “If a machine breaks down, it could hurt me,” she added. Another major barrier is access to real-world data needed to improve algorithms (算法) and the user experience. To improve algorithms and user experiences, companies need large volumes of real-world training data, according to Ji Junjie, an algorithm specialist. “We have limited opportunities to enter seniors’ homes or eldercare facilities,” Ji said. The high prices of many eldercare robots represent another significant barrier, as they are well beyond the reach of most households. Experts argue that breakthroughs in core technology, affordability, and data access are essential for eldercare robots to realize their potential. As China advances AI and robotics, these innovations may significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults. 8. What drives the rapid development of eldercare robots in China? A. A decline in traditional medical services. B. Joint efforts made by many provinces. C. Financial investment in eldercare centers. D. Policy support and rising demand. 9. Which is a barrier to the large-scale application of eldercare robots? A. There is insufficient real-world training data. B. The pricing of eldercare robots is unreasonable. C. Eldercare robots have limited practical functions. D. Robotics companies lack professional research experience. 10. What can be inferred about the future of eldercare robots? A. They can greatly improve the lives of older adults. B. Their development will speed up as prices decrease. C. They may be more popular with younger population. D. They will replace human caregivers in the long term. 11. Which is a suitable title for the text? A. High-Technology is Used in Medical Care B. The Elderly Assess the Use of Eldercare Robots C. Eldercare Robots expand with aging population D. The Elderly Benefit from Eldercare Robots Industry 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是中国养老机器人因人口老龄化快速发展，虽有潜力但面临诸多障碍。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Provinces such as Beijing and Jiangsu have released political plans encouraging the adoption of intelligent robots in institutions and households. China has also led the creation of an international technical standard for eldercare robots, setting requirements for design and safety.(像北京和江苏这样的省份已经发布了相关政策，鼓励在机构和家庭中采用智能机器人。中国还牵头制定了老年人护理机器人的国际技术标准，对设计和安全性提出了要求。)”可知，政策支持和不断增长的需求是中国养老机器人快速发展的主要因素。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Another major barrier is access to real-world data needed to improve algorithms (算法) and the user experience.(另一个主要障碍是获取改善算法和用户体验所需的真实世界数据。)”可知，导致老年护理机器人无法大规模应用的原因是缺乏实际场景的训练数据。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“As China advances AI and robotics, these innovations may significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults.(随着中国在人工智能和机器人技术方面的不断进步，这些创新举措有望为健康老龄化提供有力支持，并改善数百万老年人的生活质量。)”可知，养老机器人能极大地改善老年人的生活。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“At a recovery center in Beijing, a 76-year-old man who once relied on a caregiver can now walk independently with the help of a robotic exoskeleton (外骨骼) that learns his movement patterns.(在北京的一家康复中心，一位 76 岁的老人曾经需要他人照料，但现在借助一种能学习其动作模式的机器人外骨骼设备，他能够独立行走。)”及全文可知，文章第一段引入护理老年人的机器人这个科技，随后展开阐述了这种机器人发展迅速的原因，功能及其面临的几个问题，最后表达了对养老机器人帮助老年人，改善老年人生活的期待和信心。C选项“Eldercare Robots expand with aging population(养老机器人随着人口老龄化而发展)”能概括文章主旨，可作为本文的最佳标题。 D The anchoring effect, a common mental tendency rooted in the study of how people make economic choices, refers to how people overly depend on the first piece of information, which is called the “anchor (锚)”, when making later judgments. This simple thinking strategy affects pricing negotiations, risk assessments, and even moral evaluations. For instance, jurors (陪审员) asked to consider a 30-year prison sentence before discussion often settle closer to this figure, while those given a 10-year reference tend to suggest much shorter punishments. The Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman threw light on this tendency via his “wheel of fortune” experiment. In the experiment, participants spun a wheel that was secretly set to stop at either 10 or 65. After spinning, they were asked to estimate the percentage of African nations in the UN. Interestingly, those who saw the wheel stop at 10 guessed around 25%, while those seeing 65 guessed about 45%. Even when people know the anchor is random, this unreasonable reliance still persists. The anchoring effect works in two main ways: the process of adjusting one’s thoughts step by step and the influence of early information on later thinking. When people try to guess a number, they often start with the anchor and then change their answer only a little — never enough to get away from the anchor’s influence. This fact becomes apparent in the field of marketing: labels marked with first prices serve as high anchors, which cause consumers to perceive the value of discounts as higher than their actual worth. Neurological studies find that anchoring stimulates the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮层) and the amygdala. This double activation explains why anchors influence both reasonable and emotional decisions. Yet the tendency has moral issues: lawyers demanding harsher initial sentences often secure longer sentences, while real estate agents controlling listing prices can artificially push up market values. To reduce it, people can set clear evaluation criteria and think carefully without focusing on original anchors, helping them make fairer, more reasonable choices. 12. Which case best shows the anchoring effect? A. A fan loves an actor and all his works. B. A student picks a book with an appealing cover. C. A buyer offers £600 when the seller asks for £800. D. A shopper buys a cheap scarf next to a luxury coat. 13. Why do sellers display original price labels next to product prices? A. To attract buyers with product popularity. B. To prove the original price is reasonably set. C. To show quality matches its high original price. D. To make shoppers overrate actual discount benefits. 14. The author mentions “the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala” to show ______. A. Brain adjustment can control the anchoring effect. B. The anchoring effect is an inborn mental tendency. C. Brain research matters for studying mental activities. D. The effect influences both rational and emotional decisions. 15. What advice does the author offer to lessen the anchoring effect? A. Judge things based on fixed objective standards. B. Follow expert opinions instead of thinking alone. C. Leave aside moral concerns while making decisions. D. Compare different prices and choose the cheapest one. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是“锚定效应”（Anchoring Effect）这一认知偏差——人们在做判断时会过度依赖最先接收到的信息（即“锚”），即使这个锚是随机的、无关的，也会显著影响后续决策。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The anchoring effect, a common mental tendency rooted in the study of how people make economic choices, refers to how people overly depend on the first piece of information, which is called the “anchor (锚)”, when making later judgments.(锚定效应是一种常见的心理倾向，源于人们如何做出经济选择的研究，指的是人们在做后续判断时过度依赖最先接收到的信息——即“锚”。)”以及第三段“When people try to guess a number, they often start with the anchor and then change their answer only a little — never enough to get away from the anchor’s influence.(当人们试图猜测一个数字时，往往从锚出发，只做小幅调整——远远不足以摆脱锚的影响。)”可知，锚定效应是指人们在做出后续判断时，过度依赖第一信息。C选项“A buyer offers £600 when the seller asks for £800.(一位买家在卖家要价 800 英镑的情况下出价 600 英镑。)”中，卖家先说的800英镑就是“锚”，买家在此基础上出价600英镑，符合锚定效应。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“This fact becomes apparent in the field of marketing: labels marked with first prices serve as high anchors, which cause consumers to perceive the value of discounts as higher than their actual worth.(这一事实在市场营销领域表现得尤为明显：标有初始价格的标签起到了较高的锚定作用，从而导致消费者认为折扣的价值高于其实际价值。)”可知，营销人员标注原价是为了让原价成为高锚点，使消费者高估实际折扣带来的收益。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Neurological studies find that anchoring stimulates the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮层) and the amygdala. This double activation explains why anchors influence both reasonable and emotional decisions.(神经学研究发现，锚定作用会刺激前额叶皮层和杏仁核。这种双重激活现象解释了为何锚定会影响理性和情感方面的决策。)”可知，作者提及前额叶皮层和杏仁核，是为了表明这种影响作用于人们的理性决策和感性决策两方面。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“To reduce it, people can set clear evaluation criteria and think carefully without focusing on original anchors, helping them make fairer, more reasonable choices.(要减少锚定效应的影响，人们可以事先设定明确的评估标准，思考时有意不聚焦于初始锚，从而做出更公平、更合理的选择。)”可知，作者的建议是依据固定的客观标准来判断事物。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) We use our imagination in many ways. Novelists rely on it to dream up plots, characters and scenes. Artists use it to produce new works. ____16____ For adults, however, one of the most common uses of imagination is counterfactual thinking. Do you often find yourself lost in deep thoughts about what could have been? Imagining alternatives, different outcomes and reflecting on your choices? If so, then you’ve engaged in the cognitive process called counterfactual thinking, a psychological exercise that enables us to imagine “what if” situations and explore how different choices or circumstances might lead to different results. ____17____ Following it, we can see how things would have been if something else had been changed. Counterfactual thinking can be a powerful tool for behavior regulation. For example, Sam applied for a job but wasn’t given an opportunity. In this case, he thought “If I had prepared more thoroughly, could I have impressed the interviewer enough for him to hire me?” Sam might understand some of the factors that contributed to his job application outcome and do better next time. ____18____ By imagining alternative scenarios (场景) and reflecting on our actions, we can identify mistakes, learn from them, and adjust our behavior for the future. ____19____ When taken to extremes, counterfactual thinking can lead to endless regret. We’ve all been there—lying awake at night, replaying embarrassing moments or missed opportunities, torturing ourselves with “what ifs”. This kind of excessive counterfactual thinking can be a typical feature of overthinking, and it can have serious negative impacts on our mental health and well-being. ____20____ This way, we can use it constructively without falling into an unproductive thought cycle. A. It is like rewriting history mentally. B. Considering the “what if” question clearly offers benefits. C. Yet letting your imagination run wild isn’t always productive. D. Children entertain themselves by creating fantastical worlds in their minds. E. However, it can sometimes lead us to get lost in our counterfactual thinking. F. The process of thinking will make us think about problems and improve creativity. G. We should find a balance between learning from the past and accepting what cannot be undone. 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。主要解释“反事实思维”这一心理现象。 【16题详解】 根据前文“We use our imagination in many ways. Novelists rely on it to dream up plots, characters and scenes. Artists use it to produce new works.(我们在很多方面运用我们的想象力。小说家依靠它来构思情节、人物和场景。艺术家们用它来创作新作品)”可知，此处作者在举例人们在哪些方面运用我们的想象力，所以D项“Children entertain themselves by creating fantastical worlds in their minds.(孩子们通过在脑海中创造幻想世界来娱乐自己)”符合此处主题，为孩子们如何运用想象力，并和后文“For adults, however, one of the most common uses of imagination is counterfactual thinking.(然而，对于成年人来说，想象力最常见的用途之一是反事实思维)”形成对比。故选D项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Do you often find yourself lost in deep thoughts about what could have been? Imagining alternatives, different outcomes and reflecting on your choices? If so, then you’ve engaged in the cognitive process called counterfactual thinking, a psychological exercise that enables us to imagine “what if” situations and explore how different choices or circumstances might lead to different results.(你是否常常会沉浸在关于“原本可能如何”的深沉思绪中？想象着不同的选择、各异的结果，反复思量自己曾做过的决定？如果是这样，那么你其实已经体验过一种被称为“反事实思维”的认知过程。这是一种心理活动，让我们得以构想“假如当时……”的情境，并推敲不同的选择或境遇会如何引向不同的结局)”可知，A项“It is like rewriting history mentally.(这就像是在精神上改写历史)”是对前文的简单总结，符合文意。故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Counterfactual thinking can be a powerful tool for behavior regulation. For example, Sam applied for a job but wasn’t given an opportunity. In this case, he thought “If I had prepared more thoroughly, could I have impressed the interviewer enough for him to hire me?” Sam might understand some of the factors that contributed to his job application outcome and do better next time.(反事实思维可以成为行为调节的有力工具。例如，山姆申请了一份工作，但没有得到机会。在这种情况下，他想：“如果我准备得更充分，我能给面试官留下深刻的印象，让他雇用我吗？”山姆可能会明白一些影响他求职结果的因素，下次会做得更好)”可知，本段在讲述反事实思维带来的好处，所以B项“Considering the “what if” question clearly offers benefits.(考虑“如果”的问题显然会带来好处)”符合本段主题，而后文“By imagining alternative scenarios and reflecting on our actions, we can identify mistakes, learn from them, and adjust our behavior for the future.(通过想象不同的场景并反思我们的行为，我们可以识别错误，从中吸取教训，并为未来调整我们的行为)”是对B项的解释。故选B项。 【19题详解】 设空位于段首，应是本段中心句，根据后文“When taken to extremes, counterfactual thinking can lead to endless regret. We’ve all been there—lying awake at night, replaying embarrassing moments or missed opportunities, torturing ourselves with “what ifs”. This kind of excessive counterfactual thinking can be a typical feature of overthinking, and it can have serious negative impacts on our mental health and well-being.(当走向极端时，反事实思维会导致无尽的遗憾。我们都有过这样的经历——晚上睡不着觉，回想那些尴尬的时刻或错失的机会，用“如果……会怎样”折磨自己。这种过度的反事实思维可能是过度思考的典型特征，它会对我们的心理健康和福祉产生严重的负面影响)”可知，本段主要讲述反事实思维的坏处，所以C项“Yet letting your imagination run wild isn’t always productive.(然而，让你的想象力自由发挥并不总是有成效的)”和前文构成转折，引出坏处主题，符合文意。故选C项。 【20题详解】 前文提到反事实思维的坏处，再根据后文“This way, we can use it constructively without falling into an unproductive thought cycle.(这样，我们就可以建设性地使用它，而不会陷入低效的思维循环)”可知，空处应是提出一个解决方法，所以G项“We should find a balance between learning from the past and accepting what cannot be undone.(我们应该在吸取过去的教训和接受无法挽回的事实之间找到平衡)”符合，提出对前文坏处的解决方案。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) As a writer, I miss rejection letters very much. Not that I enjoyed receiving those letters, but that at least when I got one, I was pretty sure a flesh-and-blood ____21____ had put it in the envelope. And there was always the chance that I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom, ____22____ my work almost made it. When an editor at McCall’s wrote, “I’m afraid I have to say no on this ____23____ work, but try me again on another, would you?” It was almost as thrilling to me as if the editor had said, “We’ll ____24____ it and here is an advance for you.” Nowadays, rejection letters seem to have ____25____ with the use of online submissions. Most editors don’t feel it a must to ____26____ they have received, read, or considered your work because they receive so many ____27____ each day. For me, there are three ____28____ when I am faced with a rejection letter. The first is ____29____ caused by finding a flat “no” on a ____30____ piece of paper, then anger: how could they ____31____ a piece that is obviously so much ____32____ than most of the stuff they print? and, finally, rebirth: I will live to ____33____ a new piece another day. Learning to ____34____ rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer. While I have received many letters of acceptance, my collection of “Treasured Rejection Letters” is far ____35____ than that of “Treasured Acceptances Letters”, which reminds me of the fact: I still have some growing up to do. 21. A. writer B. reader C. mailman D. editor 22. A. demanding B. indicating C. suspecting D. arguing 23. A. boring B. novel C. lengthy D. particular 24. A. buy B. reject C. check D. substitute 25. A. disappeared B. arisen C. returned D. mattered 26. A. promise B. determine C. explain D. acknowledge 27. A. proposals B. drafts C. contributions D. instructions 28. A. meanings B. stages C. wonders D. rewards 29. A. relief B. frustration C. curiosity D. hesitation 30. A. valueless B. expensive C. plain D. shiny 31. A. make up B. put away C. turn down D. insist on 32. A. easier B. better C. shorter D. longer 33. A. print B. revise C. download D. submit 34. A. accept B. criticize C. judge D. evaluate 35. A. thinner B. fatter C. older D. newer 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一名作家，对于自己的投稿被拒绝的一些感悟。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：倒不是说我喜欢收到那些信，而是至少在收到的时候，我能确定是一个有血有肉的编辑把它装进了信封里。A. writer作家；B. reader读者；C. mailman邮递员；D. editor编辑。根据下文“When an editor at McCall’s wrote”可知，是编辑把信放进信封。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：信的末尾总有可能看到一句手写的话，表明我的作品差一点就成功了。A. demanding要求；B. indicating表明；C. suspecting怀疑；D. arguing争论。根据上文“I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom”可知，编辑留下的句子表明这篇文章几乎快要成功了。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。当《麦考尔》杂志的一位编辑写道：“恐怕我得拒绝这篇特定的作品，但换一篇再投给我，好吗？”A. boring无聊的；B. novel新颖的；C. lengthy冗长的；D. particular特定的。根据下文“but try me again on another, would you?”可知，这是对于拒绝投稿的委婉的说法，赞扬文章很特别，但是不得不拒绝。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这对我来说几乎和编辑说“我们会买下它，这是给你的预付款”一样令人兴奋。A. buy买；B. reject拒绝；C. check检查；D. substitute代替。根据下文“here is an advance for you”可知，给预付款说明是买下作品。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如今，随着在线投稿的使用，拒稿信似乎已经消失了。A. disappeared消失；B. arisen出现；C. returned返回；D. mattered重要。根据下文“Most editors don’t feel it a must to ____6____ they have received, read, or considered your work”可知，此处指拒稿信的情况变了，好像是消失了。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：大多数编辑不觉得有必要确认他们收到了、阅读了或考虑了你的作品，因为他们每天收到很多投稿。A. promise承诺；B. determine决定；C. explain解释；D. acknowledge确认。根据上文“Nowadays, rejection letters seem to have____5____ with the use of online submissions.”可知，如今，由于网上投稿的使用，退稿单似乎已经消失了，大多数编辑并不觉得必须承认他们已经收到、阅读或考虑过你的作品。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：大多数编辑不觉得有必要确认他们收到了、阅读了或考虑了你的作品，因为他们每天收到很多投稿。A. proposals提议；B. drafts草稿；C. contributions投稿；D. instructions说明。根据上文“Most editors don’t feel it a must to ___6___ they have received, read, or considered your work”可知，此处对应的是work，指的是每天收到很多投稿作品。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，面对拒信时会经历三个阶段。A. meanings意义；B. stages阶段；C. wonders奇迹；D. rewards奖励。根据“The first”、“then”和“finally”可知，此处指被拒绝后的痛苦有三个阶段。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第一个是沮丧——在一张普通的纸上看到直白的“拒绝”二字；接着是愤怒——他们怎么能拒绝一篇显然比他们刊登的大多数文章都好得多的作品？最后是重生——总有一天，我会写出新的作品并再次投稿。A. relief宽慰；B. frustration沮丧；C. curiosity好奇；D. hesitation犹豫。根据下文“by finding a flat “no””可知，发现被拒绝首先应该感受到的是挫败感。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. valueless无价值的；B. expensive昂贵的；C. plain普通的；D. shiny闪亮的。根据上文“because they receive so many ___7___ each day.”可知，编辑拒绝投稿的纸条应该是普通的，千篇一律的。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. make up组成；B. put away收起来；C. turn down拒绝；D. insist on坚持。根据上文“then followed by anger”可知，此处表示他们怎么能拒绝一份明显比他们印刷的大多数东西都要好得多的作品。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. easier更容易的；B. better更好的；C. shorter更短的；D. longer更长的。根据下文“than most of the stuff they print”可知，作者认为自己的投稿明显比他们印刷的大多数东西都要好得多。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. print印刷；B. revise修改；C. download下载；D. submit提交。根据下文“a new piece another day”可知，此处表示重新提交一份新的作品。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：学会接受拒稿似乎是作家成长的一部分。A. accept接受；B. criticize批评；C. judge判断；D. evaluate评估。通读全文可知，文章围绕作者对拒稿的态度展开，这里是说接受拒稿。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然我收到过很多录用信，但我收藏的“珍贵拒信”远比“珍贵录用信”要多，这提醒着我一个事实：我还有很多成长的空间。A. thinner更薄的；B. fatter更厚的，更多的；C. older更旧的；D. newer更新的。根据下文“which reminds me of the fact: I still have some growing up to do”可知，作者收藏的“珍贵拒信”远比“珍贵录用信”要厚得多。故选B。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Becoming Chinese”, a viral trend, has taken hold on social media platforms. Unlike past crazes for foreign symbols, this trend mirrors people’s sincere commitment ____36____ traditional lifestyles. It is the profound cultural charm that makes people willing to adopt lifestyle habits ____37____ (root) in traditional Chinese wisdom, which reflects a deeper, more participatory engagement with Chinese culture. Initiated by Chinese-American TikToker Sherry Xliruli, the trend gradually takes shape in a cultural atmosphere ____38____ lifestyle philosophy enjoys great popularity. Over recent months, it ____39____ (seek) after across the globe, with netizens worldwide playfully embracing healthy routines. People begin to think about ____40____ brings lasting peace in fast-paced modern life and attempt ____41____ (build) a steady state of mind. At its core, this cultural shift tells us that in a ____42____ (dramatic) changing world, the Chinese way of life offers inner peace to people. It turns out to be ____43____ unique solution full of order and inclusiveness. The wisdom contained in it, such as harmony between heaven and humanity and the balance of yin and yang, ____44____ (provide) a buffer (缓冲) for today’s “burnout society”. These profound thoughts guide people to calm their minds and treasure ____45____ (persevere) in life’s ups and downs. 【答案】36. to 37. rooted 38. where 39. has been sought 40. what 41. to build 42. dramatically 43. a 44. provides 45. perseverance 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍海外社交平台走红的“成为中国人”热潮，分析该潮流兴起原因、内涵以及中华传统生活智慧带给现代人的精神价值。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：不同于以往追捧外来文化符号的热潮，这一趋势体现出人们由衷向往传统生活方式。此处为固定搭配commitment to sth.表示“对……的信奉、投入”，因此填介词to。故填to。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：正是深厚的文化魅力让人们愿意养成植根于中国传统智慧的生活习惯，这体现出人们更深层次、更高参与度地接触中华文化。此处作后置定语修饰名词habits，形容词rooted in意为“植根于……的，由……产生的”符合语境，用形容词rooted。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这场由华裔博主Sherry Xliruli发起的潮流，在生活哲学备受追捧的文化氛围中逐步成型。此处引导定语从句，先行词是atmosphere，从句不缺主语和宾语，所以使用关系副词指代先行词在，从句中作抽象地点状语。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：近几个月来，该风潮风靡全球，各国网友纷纷趣味效仿健康作息。根据时间状语Over recent months可知，此处用现在完成时，主语it和seek after为被动关系，所以用现在完成时被动语态，且主语为第三人称单数，所以谓语动词为has been sought。 【40题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：人们开始思索在快节奏的现代生活中什么能带来长久安宁，并试着构筑平稳的心态。此处引导宾语从句，从句缺主语，指代事物，用连接代词what。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们开始思索在快节奏的现代生活中什么能带来长久安宁，并试着构筑平稳的心态。固定搭配attempt to do sth.意为“尝试做某事”，不定式作宾语，所以此处为to build。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：归根结底，这种文化转变表明，在巨大变化的世界里，中式生活方式能给予人们内心的平静。此处修饰现在分词changing，需用副词，dramatic的副词形式为dramatically意为“巨大地”。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它最终成为一套兼具秩序与包容性的独特解决方式。solution为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，结合句意表示泛指，unique为辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：其中蕴含的天人合一、阴阳平衡等智慧，为当下内卷疲惫的社会提供精神缓冲。此处作谓语，陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语The wisdom为第三人称单数，谓语用provides。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些深邃的思想指引人们静心，在人生起落中坚守持之以恒的品质。此处作treasure的宾语，需用名词，persevere的名词形式为perseverance意为“坚持，毅力”，不可数名词。 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华。近日，你校一名交换生Chris因校园鸟鸣干扰学习，致信学生会建议拆除鸟巢。请你用英文给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 表明态度； 2. 简要陈述理由。 写作要求： 1. 词数80左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version 1: Dear Chris, We have received your letter requesting the removal of bird nests on campus. We feel really sorry for the disturbance that the bird songs bring you, but we can’t grant the request. To begin with, bird songs are nature’s rhythm and coexisting with other species is an essential part of growing up. Besides, disturbance can become memories, which will become a cherished part of your life. More importantly, the ultimate goal of education is not to make the world adapt to us, but to help us learn to live with the world. We suggest you adjust your mindset and regard bird songs as natural background music. Let us show respect for every small life and grow into more tolerant and gentle people. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2: Dear Chris, We have received your letter requesting the removal of bird nests on campus. We feel really sorry for the disturbance that the bird songs bring you. After a serious discussion, we decide to grant your request. Admittedly, constant bird songs are a major distraction, as they will undoubtedly slow down your progress and reduce your learning efficiency. To solve the problem effectively, our school will arrange for professionals to remove the nests and relocate the birds to a wooded area away from classrooms. I sincerely hope this solution will help you study better. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以校学生会主席李华的身份，给交换生Chris写回信，针对其因校园鸟鸣干扰学习、建议拆除鸟巢的请求表明态度，并简要陈述拒绝的理由。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 打扰：disturbance → interruption 同意：grant → approve 珍贵的：cherished → treasured 最终的：ultimate → eventual 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We have received your letter requesting the removal of bird nests on campus. 拓展句：We have received your letter where you request the removal of bird nests on campus. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, disturbance can become memories, which will become a cherished part of your life.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】We suggest you adjust your mindset and regard bird songs as natural background music.(运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jane sat with her best friend Emma, sharing photos from her family camping trips. Shy by nature, Jane had a quiet passion for photography, and her camera never failed to work magic — capturing the rolling mountains, breathtaking sunrises, and even the funny moment when the tent collapsed with her sister inside. Getting those shots had not been easy. As her father always encouraged her, “The best view comes after the hardest climb, my sweetie.” “I bet no one in class can take photos like you,” Emma’s tone softened when she noticed Jane frowned (皱眉). “But you look down. What’s wrong?” Letting out a long sigh, Jane explained that she was anxious about Mrs. Marshall’s presentation task. Mrs. Marshall, their English teacher, was popular yet strict. Every student was required to give a five — minute speech to earn course credits. But to Jane, public speaking was a total nightmare (噩梦). Just thinking about standing on stage made her freeze. She got nervous even raising her hand in class, let alone speaking to a full room. Worse still, she felt she had nothing interesting or meaningful to share. Resting her head in her hands, Jane whispered in frustration that she had only two days left and still had no clue where to start. Concerned, Emma suggested she turn to Mrs. Marshall for advice. The next day, Jane went to Mrs. Marshall’s office and talked about her worries. After listening patiently, Mrs. Marshall patted (轻拍) her shoulder gently. “Jane, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous,” she said, leaning in slightly. “You don’t have to prepare anything fancy. Just be brave and share what you love. Good things come when you try your best.” She nodded quietly, thanked her teacher, and walked out of the office with a lighter step. On her way home, Mrs. Marshall’s words kept going through her head. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, an idea occurred to Jane. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Jane brought her photos to school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Suddenly, an idea occurred to Jane. Why not share her camping photos and the stories behind them? She grabbed her camera, flipping through shots of mountain sunrises and her sister’s collapsed tent. Each photo held warm memories: waking at 5 a.m. in the cold to chase the perfect sunrise, her father’s words pushing her on. Jane’s nerves faded as she organized the photos into a slideshow, jotting down simple notes for each moment. The next morning, Jane brought her photos to school. When her turn came, her hands trembled at first, but as she projected the golden sunrise, her voice steadied. She told the class about the hard climb and her father’s encouragement, earning quiet attention. When she finished, the room burst into applause. Mrs. Marshall smiled and praised her for sharing something true to herself. Jane felt a rush of pride — public speaking wasn’t so scary when she talked about what she loved. 【解析】 【导语】本文以简的烦恼为线索展开，讲述了简热爱摄影但害怕当众演讲，在好友建议下向老师求助，老师鼓励她分享自己热爱的事物后，简开始思考演讲内容的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写简想到可以分享自己露营照片背后的故事，她翻找照片回忆起温暖的过往，开始整理照片和演讲笔记，紧张情绪逐渐消散。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写简带着照片去学校演讲，起初紧张，讲到热爱的摄影时逐渐镇定，分享了照片背后的故事，最终获得掌声和老师的表扬，克服了对演讲的恐惧。 2. 续写线索：萌生演讲想法——整理照片和笔记——带照片到校演讲——讲述照片故事——获得掌声表扬——克服演讲恐惧 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①翻阅：flip through/leaf through ②整理：organize/arrange 情绪类 ①颤抖：tremble/shake/quiver ②赞美：praise/compliment  【点睛】[高分句型1] Each photo held warm memories: waking at 5 a.m. in the cold to chase the perfect sunrise, her father’s words pushing her on. (运用了独立主格结构作伴随状语) [高分句型2] When she finished, the room burst into applause. Mrs. Marshall smiled and praised her for sharing something true to herself. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 荆州中学2025-2026学年高二下学期5月月考 英语试题 (全卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman want to do? A. Write a book. B. Visit another planet. C. Shoot a film. 2. When will the woman go to see the doctor? A. At 12:30. B. At 13:30. C. At 13:00. 3. Why did the man cook dinner? A. He was very hungry. B. The woman was busy. C. It was his turn. 4. How does the man sound? A. Disappointed. B. Annoyed. C. Overjoyed. 5. Who did the woman call to tell about her flight delay? A. Jack. B. Ted. C. Melissa. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a taxi. C. At an airport. 7. What can the app do for the man? A. Book flight tickets. B. Order drinks. C. Plan the fastest route. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. What did the woman probably try to do? A. Open a bookcase. B. Replace the door. C. Find the headmaster. 9. What do we know about the headmaster? A. He’ll send for the key. B. He has lost the key. C. He is off on vacation. 10. What will the man most likely do next? A. Phone the headmaster. B. Contact Rachel. C. Call in a repairman. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. Where is the exhibition being held? A. In the gallery. B. In the town hall. C. In the artist’s house. 12. When was the artist born? A. In 1922. B. In 1830. C. In 1892. 13. What can we learn about the artist? A. He struggled for fame in his life. B. He lived a simple life with his family. C. His works didn’t come to light until he died. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。 14. What caused Liam to fail his driving test? A. Lack of sufficient practice. B. Presence of an unfamiliar examiner. C. Frequent absence from driving sessions. 15. Who does the man need to consult with? A. His cousin. B. His boss. C. His instructor. 16. What can be inferred from what the man says? A. He’s decided to quit his driving test. B. He’s no longer employed at McDonald’s. C. Repeated driving tests cost him much money. 17. What is the woman’s purpose of mentioning applying for jobs? A. To boost motivation. B. To make comparisons. C. To recommend a position. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What is the speaker most likely to be? A. A music journalist. B. A radio presenter. C. An orchestra director. 19. What inspired the song Let It Be? A. A concert by the Beatles. B. A trip to another country. C. A dream about his late mother. 20. What does the speaker think about Cruel Summer? A. It’s a controversial song. B. It’s an enjoyable song. C. It’s a reflective song. 第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Yes, There’s a Museum for That! Museums have changed. We’ll always have the Met in New York and the Louvre in Paris, but nowadays you’ll find a museum for absolutely everything and everyone. The following are some of the most fascinating museums based on their community importance, level of enjoyment, and the beauty of the collections. Museum of Motherhood (MOM) St. Petersburg, Florida The Museum of Motherhood is the first of its kind — a museum and educational center covering the art, science and history of mothers. “I watched a couple of kids from the local high school try on the pregnancy vests (背心) complaining,” says museum founder Martha Joy Rose. “Within five minutes, they begged to take them off.” National Comedy Center (NCC) Jamestown, New York Based in Lucille Ball’s hometown, this museum features exhibits such as Jerry Seinfeld’s puffy shirt and Joan Rivers’s card catalog of 65,000 jokes. “Before visitors go through the entrance, they create their ‘sense of humor profile,’” says executive director Journey Gunderson. “They choose what they find funny, and the data is collected on a digital chip they wear on a wrist called a LaughBand so that the comedy content is customized based on their personal taste.” Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) Boston, Massachusetts MOBA collects, exhibits and celebrates art that will be shown in no other museum. The museum’s new location, in the Dorchester Brewing Co., assumes visitors would need a drink after seeing this work. Highlights include Lucy in the Field with Flowers, a painting found in 1993 leaning against a trash bin, waiting for garbage collection. A low point — and a must-see — is the painting Our Lady of Endless Housework. 1. What can be the main purpose of Museum of Motherhood? A. To offer parenting guidance for mothers. B. To showcase art work created by mothers. C. To deepen societal appreciation for motherhood. D. To provide experience opportunities for teenagers. 2. How does NCC personalize their visitors’ experiences? A. By surveying the visitors’ needs. B. By choosing popular comedians. C. By adopting visitor preferences. D. By providing wearable facilities. 3. What do these museums have in common? A. They aim to redefine museum art. B. They focus on community values. C. They house priceless cultural treasures. D. They grow out of unconventional ideas. B Papa and I bonded over various games. An eight-square wooden chessboard was his treasured possession, where we played chess every Saturday. “Check!” I boasted. “Oh dear...” Papa murmured as he examined the board. He moved his knight to shield his king. “Checkmate,” he smirked (得意地笑). The game ended soon. Afterwards, we would always review the match. Though household noises surrounded us, Papa devoted himself to pointing out my weaknesses and guiding me to make progress. Papa never held back against me. He provided me with the tools to win on my own. My skills were improving, but his seemed to do the opposite. I only won occasionally, mostly when he felt unwell. In his later years, the Papa I knew was slowly and painfully stolen from me by Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默病). As his once keen mind started to fog, our relationship began to change and adapt. Our games transitioned from chess to checkers (国际跳棋). Once during the game, Papa made moves unconsciously, leaving chances for me to jump and capture his pieces one after another. I gained obvious advantages. However, a moment that was supposed to bring me pride was causing my stomach to twist and turn. It felt unusual for me to stand a good chance of beating my once talented father. He stared at the board hard, struggling to work out proper moves and accidentally created more winning opportunities for me. I wondered if he let me win on purpose. I hoped his blurred mind could regain its wisdom once more, longing to see his familiar smirk again. He couldn’t do it, yet he smiled gently, bringing a bittersweet end to our final game. Although Alzheimer’s stole my Papa’s intellectual mind, it was not capable of robbing us of the beautiful moments we had. Ending in a draw, we both won the final game. 4. What is Papa’s teaching principle? A. Positive attitude beats fear of failure. B. Self-exploration outweighs easy victory. C. Acquired skill surpasses natural talent. D. Strict discipline ensures effective learning. 5. What caused the author’s stomach to twist and turn? A. He disliked playing checkers. B. He noticed Papa’s decline in health. C. He feared losing his winning lead. D. He felt guilty for defeating Papa. 6. What did the author probably think when the game ended? A. “I can finally beat Papa now!” B. “How I wish Papa had won!” C. “I should have lost to Papa.” D. “Papa has let me win again.” 7. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Companionship always outweighs game victory. B. We should accept aging decline of beloved people. C. Shared hobbies strengthen family emotional bonds. D. Family love remains unchanged through life changes. C At a recovery center in Beijing, a 76-year-old man who once relied on a caregiver can now walk independently with the help of a robotic exoskeleton (外骨骼) that learns his movement patterns. Such technologies, once considered science fiction, are becoming more common as China responds to the needs of its fast-aging population. The eldercare robot industry is expanding quickly. Provinces such as Beijing and Jiangsu have released political plans encouraging the adoption of intelligent robots in institutions and households. China has also led the creation of an international technical standard for eldercare robots, setting requirements for design and safety. Moreover, with over 310 million Chinese aged 60 or above, many seniors need support with mobility, daily activities, or emotional companionship. Robotics companies report increased inquiries as families search for reliable solutions for aging relatives. While eldercare robots are still in the early stages of development compared to industrial robots, some users are already beginning to enjoy the convenience these technologies provide. Nursing homes in tech-centered cities like Shenzhen integrate robots that play chess with residents, provide mobility support, and deliver AI-assisted therapy. Experts say eldercare robots still face multiple obstacles before they can be applied on a large scale. On the consumer side, some seniors remain doubtful. “Robots are too cold and emotionless. I just can’t accept them,” said Qu Suling, a 66-year-old resident. “If a machine breaks down, it could hurt me,” she added. Another major barrier is access to real-world data needed to improve algorithms (算法) and the user experience. To improve algorithms and user experiences, companies need large volumes of real-world training data, according to Ji Junjie, an algorithm specialist. “We have limited opportunities to enter seniors’ homes or eldercare facilities,” Ji said. The high prices of many eldercare robots represent another significant barrier, as they are well beyond the reach of most households. Experts argue that breakthroughs in core technology, affordability, and data access are essential for eldercare robots to realize their potential. As China advances AI and robotics, these innovations may significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults. 8. What drives the rapid development of eldercare robots in China? A. A decline in traditional medical services. B. Joint efforts made by many provinces. C. Financial investment in eldercare centers. D. Policy support and rising demand. 9. Which is a barrier to the large-scale application of eldercare robots? A. There is insufficient real-world training data. B. The pricing of eldercare robots is unreasonable. C. Eldercare robots have limited practical functions. D. Robotics companies lack professional research experience. 10. What can be inferred about the future of eldercare robots? A. They can greatly improve the lives of older adults. B. Their development will speed up as prices decrease. C. They may be more popular with younger population. D. They will replace human caregivers in the long term. 11. Which is a suitable title for the text? A. High-Technology is Used in Medical Care B. The Elderly Assess the Use of Eldercare Robots C. Eldercare Robots expand with aging population D. The Elderly Benefit from Eldercare Robots Industry D The anchoring effect, a common mental tendency rooted in the study of how people make economic choices, refers to how people overly depend on the first piece of information, which is called the “anchor (锚)”, when making later judgments. This simple thinking strategy affects pricing negotiations, risk assessments, and even moral evaluations. For instance, jurors (陪审员) asked to consider a 30-year prison sentence before discussion often settle closer to this figure, while those given a 10-year reference tend to suggest much shorter punishments. The Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman threw light on this tendency via his “wheel of fortune” experiment. In the experiment, participants spun a wheel that was secretly set to stop at either 10 or 65. After spinning, they were asked to estimate the percentage of African nations in the UN. Interestingly, those who saw the wheel stop at 10 guessed around 25%, while those seeing 65 guessed about 45%. Even when people know the anchor is random, this unreasonable reliance still persists. The anchoring effect works in two main ways: the process of adjusting one’s thoughts step by step and the influence of early information on later thinking. When people try to guess a number, they often start with the anchor and then change their answer only a little — never enough to get away from the anchor’s influence. This fact becomes apparent in the field of marketing: labels marked with first prices serve as high anchors, which cause consumers to perceive the value of discounts as higher than their actual worth. Neurological studies find that anchoring stimulates the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮层) and the amygdala. This double activation explains why anchors influence both reasonable and emotional decisions. Yet the tendency has moral issues: lawyers demanding harsher initial sentences often secure longer sentences, while real estate agents controlling listing prices can artificially push up market values. To reduce it, people can set clear evaluation criteria and think carefully without focusing on original anchors, helping them make fairer, more reasonable choices. 12. Which case best shows the anchoring effect? A. A fan loves an actor and all his works. B. A student picks a book with an appealing cover. C. A buyer offers £600 when the seller asks for £800. D. A shopper buys a cheap scarf next to a luxury coat. 13. Why do sellers display original price labels next to product prices? A. To attract buyers with product popularity. B. To prove the original price is reasonably set. C. To show quality matches its high original price. D. To make shoppers overrate actual discount benefits. 14. The author mentions “the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala” to show ______. A. Brain adjustment can control the anchoring effect. B. The anchoring effect is an inborn mental tendency. C. Brain research matters for studying mental activities. D. The effect influences both rational and emotional decisions. 15. What advice does the author offer to lessen the anchoring effect? A. Judge things based on fixed objective standards. B. Follow expert opinions instead of thinking alone. C. Leave aside moral concerns while making decisions. D. Compare different prices and choose the cheapest one. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) We use our imagination in many ways. Novelists rely on it to dream up plots, characters and scenes. Artists use it to produce new works. ____16____ For adults, however, one of the most common uses of imagination is counterfactual thinking. Do you often find yourself lost in deep thoughts about what could have been? Imagining alternatives, different outcomes and reflecting on your choices? If so, then you’ve engaged in the cognitive process called counterfactual thinking, a psychological exercise that enables us to imagine “what if” situations and explore how different choices or circumstances might lead to different results. ____17____ Following it, we can see how things would have been if something else had been changed. Counterfactual thinking can be a powerful tool for behavior regulation. For example, Sam applied for a job but wasn’t given an opportunity. In this case, he thought “If I had prepared more thoroughly, could I have impressed the interviewer enough for him to hire me?” Sam might understand some of the factors that contributed to his job application outcome and do better next time. ____18____ By imagining alternative scenarios (场景) and reflecting on our actions, we can identify mistakes, learn from them, and adjust our behavior for the future. ____19____ When taken to extremes, counterfactual thinking can lead to endless regret. We’ve all been there—lying awake at night, replaying embarrassing moments or missed opportunities, torturing ourselves with “what ifs”. This kind of excessive counterfactual thinking can be a typical feature of overthinking, and it can have serious negative impacts on our mental health and well-being. ____20____ This way, we can use it constructively without falling into an unproductive thought cycle. A. It is like rewriting history mentally. B. Considering the “what if” question clearly offers benefits. C. Yet letting your imagination run wild isn’t always productive. D. Children entertain themselves by creating fantastical worlds in their minds. E. However, it can sometimes lead us to get lost in our counterfactual thinking. F. The process of thinking will make us think about problems and improve creativity. G. We should find a balance between learning from the past and accepting what cannot be undone. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) As a writer, I miss rejection letters very much. Not that I enjoyed receiving those letters, but that at least when I got one, I was pretty sure a flesh-and-blood ____21____ had put it in the envelope. And there was always the chance that I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom, ____22____ my work almost made it. When an editor at McCall’s wrote, “I’m afraid I have to say no on this ____23____ work, but try me again on another, would you?” It was almost as thrilling to me as if the editor had said, “We’ll ____24____ it and here is an advance for you.” Nowadays, rejection letters seem to have ____25____ with the use of online submissions. Most editors don’t feel it a must to ____26____ they have received, read, or considered your work because they receive so many ____27____ each day. For me, there are three ____28____ when I am faced with a rejection letter. The first is ____29____ caused by finding a flat “no” on a ____30____ piece of paper, then anger: how could they ____31____ a piece that is obviously so much ____32____ than most of the stuff they print? and, finally, rebirth: I will live to ____33____ a new piece another day. Learning to ____34____ rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer. While I have received many letters of acceptance, my collection of “Treasured Rejection Letters” is far ____35____ than that of “Treasured Acceptances Letters”, which reminds me of the fact: I still have some growing up to do. 21. A. writer B. reader C. mailman D. editor 22. A. demanding B. indicating C. suspecting D. arguing 23. A. boring B. novel C. lengthy D. particular 24. A. buy B. reject C. check D. substitute 25. A. disappeared B. arisen C. returned D. mattered 26. A. promise B. determine C. explain D. acknowledge 27. A. proposals B. drafts C. contributions D. instructions 28. A. meanings B. stages C. wonders D. rewards 29. A. relief B. frustration C. curiosity D. hesitation 30. A. valueless B. expensive C. plain D. shiny 31. A. make up B. put away C. turn down D. insist on 32. A. easier B. better C. shorter D. longer 33. A. print B. revise C. download D. submit 34. A. accept B. criticize C. judge D. evaluate 35. A. thinner B. fatter C. older D. newer 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Becoming Chinese”, a viral trend, has taken hold on social media platforms. Unlike past crazes for foreign symbols, this trend mirrors people’s sincere commitment ____36____ traditional lifestyles. It is the profound cultural charm that makes people willing to adopt lifestyle habits ____37____ (root) in traditional Chinese wisdom, which reflects a deeper, more participatory engagement with Chinese culture. Initiated by Chinese-American TikToker Sherry Xliruli, the trend gradually takes shape in a cultural atmosphere ____38____ lifestyle philosophy enjoys great popularity. Over recent months, it ____39____ (seek) after across the globe, with netizens worldwide playfully embracing healthy routines. People begin to think about ____40____ brings lasting peace in fast-paced modern life and attempt ____41____ (build) a steady state of mind. At its core, this cultural shift tells us that in a ____42____ (dramatic) changing world, the Chinese way of life offers inner peace to people. It turns out to be ____43____ unique solution full of order and inclusiveness. The wisdom contained in it, such as harmony between heaven and humanity and the balance of yin and yang, ____44____ (provide) a buffer (缓冲) for today’s “burnout society”. These profound thoughts guide people to calm their minds and treasure ____45____ (persevere) in life’s ups and downs. 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华。近日，你校一名交换生Chris因校园鸟鸣干扰学习，致信学生会建议拆除鸟巢。请你用英文给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 表明态度； 2. 简要陈述理由。 写作要求： 1. 词数80左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jane sat with her best friend Emma, sharing photos from her family camping trips. Shy by nature, Jane had a quiet passion for photography, and her camera never failed to work magic — capturing the rolling mountains, breathtaking sunrises, and even the funny moment when the tent collapsed with her sister inside. Getting those shots had not been easy. As her father always encouraged her, “The best view comes after the hardest climb, my sweetie.” “I bet no one in class can take photos like you,” Emma’s tone softened when she noticed Jane frowned (皱眉). “But you look down. What’s wrong?” Letting out a long sigh, Jane explained that she was anxious about Mrs. Marshall’s presentation task. Mrs. Marshall, their English teacher, was popular yet strict. Every student was required to give a five — minute speech to earn course credits. But to Jane, public speaking was a total nightmare (噩梦). Just thinking about standing on stage made her freeze. She got nervous even raising her hand in class, let alone speaking to a full room. Worse still, she felt she had nothing interesting or meaningful to share. Resting her head in her hands, Jane whispered in frustration that she had only two days left and still had no clue where to start. Concerned, Emma suggested she turn to Mrs. Marshall for advice. The next day, Jane went to Mrs. Marshall’s office and talked about her worries. After listening patiently, Mrs. Marshall patted (轻拍) her shoulder gently. “Jane, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous,” she said, leaning in slightly. “You don’t have to prepare anything fancy. Just be brave and share what you love. Good things come when you try your best.” She nodded quietly, thanked her teacher, and walked out of the office with a lighter step. On her way home, Mrs. Marshall’s words kept going through her head. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, an idea occurred to Jane. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Jane brought her photos to school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $