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紫云中学高二年级2025-2026学年第二学期期中检测 英语学科试题 本试卷分为第I卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分, 共150分, 考试用时100分钟。 祝各位考生考试顺利! 第一部分: 听力部分 (共两节, 满分20分) 第一节 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话读两遍。 1. What show ds right before the cartoon movie tomorrow A. The football match. B. The food program. C. The news. 2. What is the man probably going to do Before lessons start tomorrow A. Repair his b. cycle. B. Wait for the bus at the stop. C. Do homework in the library. 3. What is the total number of students in the school now? A. 400. B. 700. C. 1,100. 4. What does the man say about Gina? A. She collected the assignment. B. She helped him with the assignment. C. She handed in the assignment for him. 5. What is the probable relationship between Cindy and Sonya? A. Workmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Salesperson and customer. 第二节 听下面3段对话或独白。每段对话后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A, B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话读两遍。 听下面一段对话, 回答第 6-8小题。 6. Why is Scott late? A. He took the wrong bus. B. He sheltered from the rain. C. He went to fetch an umbrella. 7. What happened to Scott’s phone? A. It was powered off. B. It was left at home. C. It couldn’t be charged. 8. Where is Scott now? A. On a bus. B. At home. C. Outside a cafe. 听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。 9. What did the man do last night? A. He enjoyed a play live. B. He performed in a play. C. He watched a live broadcast. 10. What does the man imply about students today? A. They like to watch shows in person. B. They don’t read the original texts enough. C. They have more opportunities to see live plays. 11. What is the woman concerned about? A. Students skipping reading. B. Students misinterpreting plays. C. Students showing less interest in plays. 听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。 12. Where did the speaker’s family live that night? A. In her grandparents’ house. B. In a shelter in her community. C. In her mother’s friend’s house. 13. What did the speaker’s father find in the ruined house? A. Some books. B. Wedding rings. C. A plastic box. 14. What do we know about the speaker’s father? A. He was depressed for a long time. B. He turned down all the help. C. He is strong and optimistic. 15. Why does the speaker give this talk? A. To share her family background. B. To call attention to the fire. C. To express her gratitude. 第二部分: 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分50分) 第一节: 单项填空 (共20小题; 每小题1分, 满分20分) 1. Although not directly mentioned, the man might have spoken with a charming _________. A. beast B. outward C. accent D. bookish 2. The questions following the passage test the readers ________ of the novel. A. psychology B. assumption C. motive D. comprehension 3. His work helped ________ the history of New York’s street fashion for future generations. A. preserve B. dedicate C. dominate D. comprise 4. Cunningham’s life________ many young artists to follow their passion. A. inspired B. dominated C. comprised D. polished 5. ________ the famous scientist ________, “Curiosity is the key to all discovery.” A. As…compares to B. As…reminds of C. As…puts it D. As…passes on 6. She traveled to Africa________ her dream of studying wild elephants. A. in contrast B. on the horizon C. on standby D. in pursuit of 7. To solve this complex problem, we need to ________ and come up with creative ideas. A. break new ground B. take for granted C. bank on D. think outside the box 8. This traditional art form ________ ancient Chinese folk customs. A. responds to B. originates from C. withdraws from D. results from 9. The brave firefighter________ serving and protecting his community. A. followed in the footsteps of B. was opposed to C. dedicated his life to D. withdrew from 10. Gradually ______ finds its way into the ordinary homes, bringing fun as well as convenience to the people. A. artificial intelligence B. reading comprehension C. the cutting edge D. jet propulsion 11. There are some obvious disadvantages of the measures, which ________ result in data loss. A. immorally B. desperately C. deliberately D. potentially 12. It is widely acknowledged that students should get involved in community activities ________ they can gain experience for growth. A. when B. where C. which D. why 13. Many social media sites ________ for the younger generation are now being enjoyed by the elderly, too. A. developed B. being developed C. developing D. to develop 14. ________he managed to finish the marathon inspired his classmates to push their limits in sports. A. What B. That C. Whether D. When 15. Nowadays, emojis ________ an integral component of the language we use to express ourselves. A. was becoming B. are becoming C. had become D. becomes 16. You________ rush to finish the report. The deadline has been extended. A. couldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. wouldn’t 17. ________ the audience, the speaker prepared a detailed and engaging presentation. A. Impressing B. To impress C. Being impressed D. Impressed 18. — You’ve locked the keys in the car? — _________. I have a spare set here. A. That all depends B. I’d better not C. Easy come easy go D. It doesn’t matter 19. She was determined to apply for the job________ she knew the chances of getting it were slim. A. in case B. now that C. as if D. even though 20. Although it has been proved that Benjamin Franklin’s experiment took place, more than one scientist________ what really happened. A. has questioned B. have questioned C. was questioning D. were questioning 第二节: 完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分30分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从36~55各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 For years, Leo worked as a night guard in a quiet museum. His job was ____21____, and he often felt invisible, like part of the furniture. His world was one of silence and shadows. One rainy Tuesday, as Leo was making his final ____22____, he noticed a small, leather-bound sketchbook left on a bench. He picked it up, intending to hand it to the lost-and-found. However, a quick ____23____ revealed pages with astonishingly beautiful drawings of the museum’s sculptures, each one ____24____ with light and life that the cold stone originals seemed to lack. Instead of ____25____ the book to the office, Leo felt a strange urge to keep it for one night. At home, under his lamp, he ____26____ through every page. The artist had not only drawn the art but had also ____27____ little stories next to each piece-a warrior’s homesickness, a goddess’s secret smile. Leo was deeply ____28____. For the first time, he saw the museum through someone else’s ____29____, and it was magical. The next day, Leo placed the sketchbook back on the same bench, adding a ____30____ note: “Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.” He didn’t expect a ____31____. A week later, the sketchbook was gone, but in its place was a new drawing. It was a portrait of a night guard, not in uniform, but ____32____ as a wise guardian, watching over the sleeping art with a kind expression. Beneath it was written: “To the one who sees. You are not part of the ____33____. You are its keeper.” This simple ____34____ transformed Leo’s perspective entirely. He started to ____35____ small, beautiful details in his nightly rounds—the way moonlight fell on a marble floor, the peaceful expression of a sleeping cherub (小天使). He even began leaving his own short, ____36____ notes for the mysterious artist, commenting on new drawings that occasionally appeared. This silent ____37____ became a source of joy for both. Leo no longer felt invisible. He felt ____38____, connected to the art and to another soul who saw the world with wonder. He realized that everyone has the ____39____ to touch others, sometimes without even saying a word. The museum was no longer just a workplace; it had become a world of shared ____40____, waiting in the quiet dark. 21. A. routine B. exciting C. adventurous D. unpredictable 22. A. report B. call C. plan D. round 23. A. thought B. glance C. search D. purchase 24. A. filled B. covered C. crowded D. loaded 25. A. registering B. discussing C. delivering D. hiding 26. A. lived B. wrote C. paged D. saw 27. A. printed B. composed C. recalled D. adapted 28. A. moved B. confused C. amused D. shocked 29. A. voice B. hands C. mind D. eyes 30. A. formal B. brief C. urgent D. vague 31. A. reply B. reward C. reminder D. result 32. A. described B. dressed C. trained D. imagined 33. A. furniture B. story C. silence D. history 34. A. advice B. incident C. lesson D. exchange 35. A. ignore B. appreciate C. record D. create 36. A. encouraging B. warning C. explanatory D. professional 37. A. competition B. conversation C. discovery D. game 38. A. relieved B. promoted C. honored D. seen 39. A. right B. dream C. power D. duty 40. A. secrets B. responsibilities C. understanding D. silence 第三部分: 阅读理解 (共20小题; 每小题3分, 满分45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 Ben’s hands trembled as he signed the eviction (驱逐) notice. Three months of unemployment had drained his savings, leaving him and six-year-old Lily with nothing but a suitcase of clothes and a photo of his late wife. The tiny apartment they rented felt colder than the November wind outside. Every morning, Ben took Lily to the park, where she’d draw on flattened cardboard boxes while he scanned job listings on his phone. One gray afternoon, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench, his tattered coat flapping (拍打) in the breeze. The man held a dented harmonica (有凹痕的口琴), its silver surface dulled by years of neglect. He played a tune that was more sigh than melody, the notes dissolving into the rustle (沙沙声) of fallen leaves. Ben hesitated, then approached. “Here,” he said, handing the man a sandwich from his own meager (微薄的) lunch. The man looked up, his eyes a faded blue, like the sky before a storm. “Thank you, son. I’m Mr. Hale. Used to teach music, long ago.” Over the next few weeks, Ben often brought food and coffee for Mr. Hale. The old man began to talk — of his wife, Clara, who’d loved the harmonica; of losing his teaching job when the school cut arts funding; of drifting ever since. “The harmonica’s all I have left of her,” he’d say, tracing its dents with a thumb. One day, Lily asked to hear Mr. Hale play. The old man’s fingers stumbled (笨拙地移动) at first, but soon a clear, gentle melody filled the air — the same tune he’d played that first day, but now with a warmth Ben hadn’t noticed before. Lily clapped, her eyes wide. “It sounds like sunshine!” she said. Inspired, Ben suggested Mr. Hale perform at the community center’s holiday fair. The old man shook his head. “No one wants to hear an old fool play a broken harmonica.” But Ben insisted, helping him polish the instrument and practice. On the day of the fair, Mr. Hale stood on stage, his shoulders squared. As he played, the crowd fell silent. When the last note faded, applause erupted. Someone shouted, “Play it again!” Later, Mr. Hale thanked Ben, his voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t just give me a meal, son. You reminded me I still matter.” That night, Ben received a call — a former colleague offering him a part-time job, saying he’d heard about Ben’s “kind heart.” Now, Ben and Lily still visit the park. Mr. Hale plays his harmonica on the bench, and Lily dances around him, her cardboard drawings pinned to the tree nearby. Ben knows their luck hasn’t changed overnight, but something has shifted — like a harmonica’s note finding its echo. 41. What initially held Ben back from approaching Mr. Hale? A. His fear of being rejected by the old man. B. His own struggle with poverty and scarcity. C. The unpleasant sound of the harmonica music. D. The cold wind blowing through the park. 42. How did Mr. Hale’s performance at the fair differ from his usual playing in the park? A. The audience fell silent after his performance. B. He played with greater technical skill but less emotion. C. The melody transformed from a sigh into one filled with warmth. D. He performed with confidence. 43. What does the underlined sentence “You reminded me I still matter” in paragraph 7 reveal about Mr. Hale? A. He was desperate for financial support from the community. B. He had lost his sense of dignity and purpose before meeting Ben. C. He wanted Ben to help him find a new teaching position. D. He believed his music was too outdated for modern audiences. 44. What can be inferred about the job offer Ben received? A. It was a coincidence and had nothing to do with his actions. B. It came about because his former colleague saw his potential at the fair. C. It was a direct result of the kindness he showed to Mr. Hale. D. He applied for it secretly while Lily was drawing in the park. 45. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Acts of kindness can create a chain reaction of hope and opportunity. B. Music is a universal language that connects people of all ages. C. Unemployment is a difficult challenge that requires community support. D. Talent shows are effective ways to help people regain confidence. B Parents exhausted by their children may have suspected it all along. Youngsters possess greater energy levels than professional endurance athletes, scientists have discovered, meaning it is virtually impossible for the average adult to match their pace. And for mothers and fathers hoping that tiring out their little ones will ensure a good night’s sleep, be warned. Children also have an impressive recovery time, and will rebound to their best quicker than parents’ expectation. “We found the children used more of their aerobic metabolism (有氧代谢) and were therefore less tired during the high-intensity physical activities.” said Sebastien Ratel, associate professor in Exercise Physiology who completed this study. “This may explain why children appear to have the ability to play and play and play, long after adults have yielded to exhaustion.” Previous studies have shown that children do not tire as quickly as untrained adults during physical tasks and it was suggested they had energy profiles comparable to endurance athletes, but there was no evidence to prove it until now. To find it out, the researchers recruited 12 youngsters aged between nine and 11, 12untrained men and 13 male endurance athletes who were national-level professional athletes or long-distance runners and cyclists. All were asked to perform two seven second resistance sprints (负重冲刺跑), followed by one minute recovery while their aerobic energy output was measured. On a second visit they were asked to cycle as fast as they can for 30 seconds. Anaerobic exercise produces lactic acid, which causes muscle fatigue. The participants’ heart-rate, oxygen levels and lactate-removal rates were checked after the cycling tasks to see how quickly they recovered. It was found that during the cycling test, untrained adult’s power output fell by 51.8 per cent, and athletes by 41.8 per cent, but children’s only decreased by 35.2 per cent. The researchers believe the findings could help develop athletic potential in children as well as improve our comprehension of how our bodies change from childhood to adulthood. “Many parents ask about the optimal way to develop their child’s athletic potential,” said co-author Anthony Blazevich, professor in Biomechanics. “Our study shows that muscle endurance is often exceptionally robust in children, so it might be better to focus on other areas of fitness such as their sports technique, sprint speed or muscle strength. This may contribute to optimizing physical conditioning in children, so that they perform better and obtain greater enjoyment from sports.” 46. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A. Children are better at many sports than most adults. B. Children have a higher energy level than most adults. C. Children recover from wounds quicker than adults. D. Children sleep better than adults when they are tired. 47. Compared to previous studies, the study by Sebastien Ratel is unique because it ________. A. found out for the first time why children were less exhausted by physical activities B. provided parents with scientific evidence for how to ensure children rest well C. showed that children could be trained to complete high-intensity sports activities D. proved for the first time that children’s endurance could be greater than athletes’ 48. What can be inferred from the data collected during the cycling test in Paragraph 5? A. Children experience less muscle fatigue than adults. B. Children have more muscle strength than adults. C. Children develop less lactic acid than adults when exercising. D. Children show better techniques than adults in sporting activities. 49. According to Anthony Blazevich, the findings of this study may help us to ________. A. enhance adults’ muscle endurance B. lift children’s aerobic metabolism level C. lower children’s decreased power output D. develop children’s athletic ability 50. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Metabolism and Maturation: The Declining trend of Human Endurance B. Beyond Adult Limits: Why Children Outperform Professional Athletes C. The Science of Child’s Play: Unlocking Youthful Energy Levels D. Rethinking Training: The Hidden Strengths of Young Athletes C “I write to find out what I’m thinking,” wrote the great American journalist John Dos Passos. Anyone engaged in writing understands this truth: the act of writing transforms half-formed ideas into precise, logical thought. What sounds coherent when spoken often appears weak and illogical when committed to paper. A recent MIT study provides convincing scientific evidence for this claim. Researchers used wearable brain scanners to compare students who wrote essays independently with those using AI assistance. The findings were clear: AI-assisted writers “consistently underperformed at brain, verbal, and behavioral levels.” They demonstrated that we need to write in order to think deeply. This research emerges at a critical historical moment for literacy. Childhood reading has reached record lows, with nearly half of British adults not reading a single book last year. Adult literacy is declining or making no progress across most OECD countries. Notably, average IQs have begun to decline since the 1980s, along with reasoning and problem-solving abilities — a trend that is unlikely to be random. Walter Ong’s influential work “Orality and Literacy” illuminates why writing is essential. He argued that literacy enabled Ancient Greece’s intellectual revolution. Oral cultures must “think memorable thoughts”, relying on rhyme, emotion, and cliché (陈词滥调) to preserve knowledge. Writing, by contrast, allows for precise, complex statements that can be examined, reviewed, and developed into logical arguments. In our digital age, no technology has surpassed the complicated architecture of the book. While the internet offers fragmented information, books provide rich context and sustained logical connections. Reading is an active process that demands engagement and concentration — it is essentially thinking in dialogue with the text. As our culture becomes increasingly dominated by short-form videos and attention-fragmenting content, we risk losing the capacity for complex reasoning. Reading and writing form the foundation of serious thought — a habit that unites history’s greatest minds. Before we yield our cognitive development to screens and algorithms, we must carefully consider what we might be sacrificing. 51. What is the function of writing according to John Dos Passos? A. Revealing flaws in speech. B. Organizing thoughts. C. Recording spoken words. D. Ensuring fluency. 52. What is the key advantage of writing over oral cultures? A. It makes for logical statements. B. It ensures greater objectivity. C. It preserves knowledge longer. D. It requires “memorable thoughts”. 53. Why does the author describe reading as “thinking in dialogue with the text”? A. To underline its logical structure. B. To contrast with online reading. C. To show its interactive feature. D. To highlight its cultural relevance. 54. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s reasoning capacity? A. Dismissive. B. Skeptical. C. Critical. D. Concerned. 55. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. Writing, Reading, and Thinking: Why Literacy Matters More Than Ever. B. The Digital Age: How Technology Is Reshaping Our Minds. C. The Power of Writing: How Putting Pen to Paper Shapes Thought. D. The Decline of Reading: A Warning Against Digital Distraction. 第三部分: 写作 第一节: 阅读表达 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Seven years ago, my wife told our 6-year-old daughter about our wedding weekend. My wife had moved back home to spend the weekend with her family. As I was tucking our daughter in (把……的被子掖好) later that night, she asked if she could “come home like mommy did” when she got married one day. I told her our house would always be open to her. She gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. She was extremely happy. After a few seconds, I could see her mind moving about violently — the happiness dissipated. She pushed her finger into my belly and told me in low spirits,”Your belly is too big and you are too fat. I don’t know if you are going to make it”. I was shocked. It was true that my health had fallen into a huge decline in the previous five years as I was building Contegix. I had not thought of it as destroying a future with my family. A 6-year-old girl saw what I missed. I decided to run a mile the next morning. I couldn’t make it 1/4 mile. I didn’t give up and went out the next morning. Seven years later, I have lost 60 pounds and regularly run ultra marathons (超级马拉松). I attempted my first 100 miles last August, but I missed the terminal point at mile 87 after running on a torn muscles for the previous 79 miles. Yet, the most important distance I will ever go will be walking her down the red carpet which leads to her marriage one day. I would not make it if it hadn’t been for the honesty and innocence of a 6-year-old. 56. Why was the author’s daughter happy? (no more than 15 words) ___________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined word in Para. 3 mean? (only 1 word) ___________________________________________________________ 58. What happened to the author as he was building Contegix? (no more than 10 words) ___________________________________________________________ 59. What does Para. 6 mainly tell us? (no more than 15 words) ___________________________________________________________ 60. What do you think of the author? Give your reasons. (no more than 25 words) ___________________________________________________________ 第二节: 书面表达 (满分 25分) 61. 假定你是晨光中学的学生李津, 你的英国笔友Chris对中国传统手工艺很感兴趣, 发邮件请你介绍一种技艺及其中体现的工匠精神。请你用英语回复, 内容包括: 1. 简要介绍一种你熟悉的传统技艺 (如剪纸、刺绣、陶瓷等) ; 2. 说明该技艺体现的工匠精神; 3. 谈谈传承工匠精神的意义。 注意: 词数不少于110; 可适当增加细节; 开头结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。 参考词汇: paper-cutting剪纸；embroidery刺绣；ceramics陶瓷；bamboo weaving竹编；woodcarving木雕 Dear Chris, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Jin 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 紫云中学高二年级2025-2026学年第二学期期中检测 英语学科试题 本试卷分为第I卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分, 共150分, 考试用时100分钟。 祝各位考生考试顺利! 第一部分: 听力部分 (共两节, 满分20分) 第一节 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话读两遍。 1. What show ds right before the cartoon movie tomorrow A. The football match. B. The food program. C. The news. 2. What is the man probably going to do Before lessons start tomorrow A. Repair his b. cycle. B. Wait for the bus at the stop. C. Do homework in the library. 3. What is the total number of students in the school now? A. 400. B. 700. C. 1,100. 4. What does the man say about Gina? A. She collected the assignment. B. She helped him with the assignment. C. She handed in the assignment for him. 5. What is the probable relationship between Cindy and Sonya? A. Workmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Salesperson and customer. 第二节 听下面3段对话或独白。每段对话后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A, B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话读两遍。 听下面一段对话, 回答第 6-8小题。 6. Why is Scott late? A. He took the wrong bus. B. He sheltered from the rain. C. He went to fetch an umbrella. 7. What happened to Scott’s phone? A. It was powered off. B. It was left at home. C. It couldn’t be charged. 8. Where is Scott now? A. On a bus. B. At home. C. Outside a cafe. 听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。 9. What did the man do last night? A. He enjoyed a play live. B. He performed in a play. C. He watched a live broadcast. 10. What does the man imply about students today? A. They like to watch shows in person. B. They don’t read the original texts enough. C. They have more opportunities to see live plays. 11. What is the woman concerned about? A. Students skipping reading. B. Students misinterpreting plays. C. Students showing less interest in plays. 听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。 12. Where did the speaker’s family live that night? A. In her grandparents’ house. B. In a shelter in her community. C. In her mother’s friend’s house. 13. What did the speaker’s father find in the ruined house? A. Some books. B. Wedding rings. C. A plastic box. 14. What do we know about the speaker’s father? A. He was depressed for a long time. B. He turned down all the help. C. He is strong and optimistic. 15. Why does the speaker give this talk? A. To share her family background. B. To call attention to the fire. C. To express her gratitude. 第二部分: 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分50分) 第一节: 单项填空 (共20小题; 每小题1分, 满分20分) 1. Although not directly mentioned, the man might have spoken with a charming _________. A. beast B. outward C. accent D. bookish 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：虽然文中没有直接提到，但这位男士说话时可能带有迷人的口音。A. beast野兽；B. outward外表；C. accent口音；D. bookish书呆子气的。空处需填入名词作介词with的宾语，结合句中“spoken”可知，空处应是与说话相关的词汇accent。 2. The questions following the passage test the readers ________ of the novel. A. psychology B. assumption C. motive D. comprehension 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：文章后面的问题测试读者对这本小说的理解。A. psychology心理学；B. assumption假设；C. motive动机；D. comprehension理解。根据句中“The questions following the passage”可知，问题的目的是测试读者对小说内容的理解程度。 3. His work helped ________ the history of New York’s street fashion for future generations. A. preserve B. dedicate C. dominate D. comprise 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：他的工作帮助为后代保存了纽约街头时尚的历史。A. preserve保存；B. dedicate奉献；C. dominate控制；D. comprise包含。根据后文“ the history of New York’s street fashion for future generations”可知，“保存”历史符合语境。 4. Cunningham’s life________ many young artists to follow their passion. A. inspired B. dominated C. comprised D. polished 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：坎宁安的一生启发了许多年轻艺术家去追随他们的热情。A. inspire启发；B. dominate控制；C. comprise包含；D. polish擦亮。根据many young artists to follow their passion可知，坎宁安的一生启发了许多年轻艺术家去追随他们的热情。 5. ________ the famous scientist ________, “Curiosity is the key to all discovery.” A. As…compares to B. As…reminds of C. As…puts it D. As…passes on 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：正如那位著名科学家所说：“好奇心是一切发现的关键。”A. As…compares to如同……比作；B. As…reminds of正如……提醒；C. As…puts it正如……所说；D. As…passes on 正如……传递。引号内是一句直接引语，表明这是某人的原话，需用“as somebody puts it”这一固定句型，表示“正如某人所说”。 6. She traveled to Africa________ her dream of studying wild elephants. A. in contrast B. on the horizon C. on standby D. in pursuit of 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：她前往非洲，为了追求她研究野生大象的梦想。A. in contrast相比之下；B. on the horizon即将来临；C. on standby待命；D. in pursuit of追求。结合her dream of studying wild elephants可知，此处指追求梦想，in pursuit of符合。 7. To solve this complex problem, we need to ________ and come up with creative ideas. A. break new ground B. take for granted C. bank on D. think outside the box 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：为了解决这个复杂的问题，我们需要跳出思维定式，想出有创意的点子。A. break new ground开创新领域；B. take for granted认为……理所当然；C. bank on依赖、指望；D. think outside the box跳出思维定式。根据句中“come up with creative ideas”可知，空处表示需要打破常规、创新思考，与creative ideas构成语义一致。 8. This traditional art form ________ ancient Chinese folk customs. A. responds to B. originates from C. withdraws from D. results from 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：这种传统艺术形式源于中国古代民间习俗。A. responds to回应；B. originates from起源于；C. withdraws from退出；D. results from由……引起。传统艺术形式与古代民间习俗之间的逻辑关系应为前者“起源于”后者。 9. The brave firefighter________ serving and protecting his community. A. followed in the footsteps of B. was opposed to C. dedicated his life to D. withdrew from 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：这位勇敢的消防员把他的一生奉献给了服务和保护他的社区。 A. followed in the footsteps of效仿；B. was opposed to反对；C. dedicated his life to把他的一生奉献给；D. withdrew from退出。根据句意可知，消防员把他的一生奉献给了社区。 10. Gradually ______ finds its way into the ordinary homes, bringing fun as well as convenience to the people. A. artificial intelligence B. reading comprehension C. the cutting edge D. jet propulsion 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查短语辨析。句意：人工智能逐渐进入普通家庭，给人们带来了乐趣和便利。A. artificial intelligence人工智能；B. reading comprehension阅读理解；C. the cutting edge最前沿D. jet propulsion喷射推进。由下文“finds its way into the ordinary homes, bringing fun as well as convenience to the people.”可知，此处表示人工智能进入普通家庭，给人们带来了乐趣和便利，故选A。 11. There are some obvious disadvantages of the measures, which ________ result in data loss. A. immorally B. desperately C. deliberately D. potentially 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：这些措施有一些明显的缺点，可能会导致数据丢失。A. immorally不道德地；B. desperately绝望地；C. deliberately故意地；D. potentially可能地。措施有明显的缺点，这些缺点“潜在地”或“可能”导致数据丢失。 12. It is widely acknowledged that students should get involved in community activities ________ they can gain experience for growth. A. when B. where C. which D. why 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：人们普遍认为，学生应当参与社区活动，在其中他们就能获得成长所需的实践经验。定语从句修饰先行词activities，在从句作地点状语，故用where引导。故选B。 13. Many social media sites ________ for the younger generation are now being enjoyed by the elderly, too. A. developed B. being developed C. developing D. to develop 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：许多原本为年轻一代开发的社交媒体平台，现在也受到了老年人的喜爱。句中已有谓语are being enjoyed，此空应是非谓语形式。social media sites与develop是动宾关系，平台是“被开发”的，且这一动作已完成，此空应是过去分词developed，作后置定语。故选A项。 14. ________he managed to finish the marathon inspired his classmates to push their limits in sports. A. What B. That C. Whether D. When 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句连接词。句意：他成功跑完马拉松这件事，激励了同学们在体育运动中挑战自己的极限。A. What什么；B. That无意义，只起连接作用；C. Whether是否；D. When何时。分析句子结构可知，此处为主语从句，从句“____he managed to finish the Marathon”成分完整，不缺成分，应用只起连接作用、无实义的that来引导。故选B项。 15. Nowadays, emojis ________ an integral component of the language we use to express ourselves. A. was becoming B. are becoming C. had become D. becomes 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：如今，表情符号正逐渐成为我们用来表达自我的一种不可或缺的语言元素。句中nowadays表示动作现在正在进行中，故使用现在进行时are coming。故选B。 16. You________ rush to finish the report. The deadline has been extended. A. couldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. wouldn’t 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词辨析。句意：你不必急于完成这份报告。截止日期已经延长了。A. couldn’t不能；B. mustn’t禁止；C. needn’t不必；D. wouldn’t不会。根据后文“The deadline has been extended.”可知，截止日期已经延长了，不必急于完成这份报告。故选C。 17. ________ the audience, the speaker prepared a detailed and engaging presentation. A. Impressing B. To impress C. Being impressed D. Impressed 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：为了给听众留下深刻印象，这位演讲者精心准备了一份详尽且引人入胜的演讲内容。“准备演示文稿”的目的是“为了给观众留下深刻印象”，不定式To impress表目的，符合语境。故选B。 18. — You’ve locked the keys in the car? — _________. I have a spare set here. A. That all depends B. I’d better not C. Easy come easy go D. It doesn’t matter 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：—— 你把钥匙锁在车里了？—— 没关系，我这儿有备用钥匙。A. That all depends意为“看情况而定”，用于回应不确定的事情；B. I’d better not意为“我最好不要”，用于拒绝建议；C. Easy come easy go意为“来得容易去得快”，用于形容财物得失；D. It doesn’t matter意为“没关系”，用于安慰对方不必担心，缓解对方焦虑，契合“钥匙锁车里但有备用钥匙”的场景。故选D项。 19. She was determined to apply for the job________ she knew the chances of getting it were slim. A. in case B. now that C. as if D. even though 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查连接词词义辨析。句意：尽管知道得到这份工作的机会很小，她还是决心申请。A. in case以防，万一；B. now that既然，由于；C. as if好像，仿佛；D. even though尽管，即使。根据句意可知，前后句为让步关系，应用even though引导的让步状语从句。故选D项。 20. Although it has been proved that Benjamin Franklin’s experiment took place, more than one scientist________ what really happened. A. has questioned B. have questioned C. was questioning D. were questioning 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和主谓一致。句意：尽管富兰克林做实验一事已被证实，但不止一位科学家对当时究竟发生了什么提出了质疑。陈述过去动作对现在造成的影响，用现在完成时，主语为“more than one+名词”，谓语动词为单数形式。故选A。 第二节: 完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分30分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从36~55各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 For years, Leo worked as a night guard in a quiet museum. His job was ____21____, and he often felt invisible, like part of the furniture. His world was one of silence and shadows. One rainy Tuesday, as Leo was making his final ____22____, he noticed a small, leather-bound sketchbook left on a bench. He picked it up, intending to hand it to the lost-and-found. However, a quick ____23____ revealed pages with astonishingly beautiful drawings of the museum’s sculptures, each one ____24____ with light and life that the cold stone originals seemed to lack. Instead of ____25____ the book to the office, Leo felt a strange urge to keep it for one night. At home, under his lamp, he ____26____ through every page. The artist had not only drawn the art but had also ____27____ little stories next to each piece-a warrior’s homesickness, a goddess’s secret smile. Leo was deeply ____28____. For the first time, he saw the museum through someone else’s ____29____, and it was magical. The next day, Leo placed the sketchbook back on the same bench, adding a ____30____ note: “Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.” He didn’t expect a ____31____. A week later, the sketchbook was gone, but in its place was a new drawing. It was a portrait of a night guard, not in uniform, but ____32____ as a wise guardian, watching over the sleeping art with a kind expression. Beneath it was written: “To the one who sees. You are not part of the ____33____. You are its keeper.” This simple ____34____ transformed Leo’s perspective entirely. He started to ____35____ small, beautiful details in his nightly rounds—the way moonlight fell on a marble floor, the peaceful expression of a sleeping cherub (小天使). He even began leaving his own short, ____36____ notes for the mysterious artist, commenting on new drawings that occasionally appeared. This silent ____37____ became a source of joy for both. Leo no longer felt invisible. He felt ____38____, connected to the art and to another soul who saw the world with wonder. He realized that everyone has the ____39____ to touch others, sometimes without even saying a word. The museum was no longer just a workplace; it had become a world of shared ____40____, waiting in the quiet dark. 21. A. routine B. exciting C. adventurous D. unpredictable 22. A. report B. call C. plan D. round 23. A. thought B. glance C. search D. purchase 24. A. filled B. covered C. crowded D. loaded 25. A. registering B. discussing C. delivering D. hiding 26. A. lived B. wrote C. paged D. saw 27. A. printed B. composed C. recalled D. adapted 28. A. moved B. confused C. amused D. shocked 29. A. voice B. hands C. mind D. eyes 30. A. formal B. brief C. urgent D. vague 31. A. reply B. reward C. reminder D. result 32. A. described B. dressed C. trained D. imagined 33. A. furniture B. story C. silence D. history 34. A. advice B. incident C. lesson D. exchange 35. A. ignore B. appreciate C. record D. create 36. A. encouraging B. warning C. explanatory D. professional 37. A. competition B. conversation C. discovery D. game 38. A. relieved B. promoted C. honored D. seen 39. A. right B. dream C. power D. duty 40. A. secrets B. responsibilities C. understanding D. silence 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述博物馆夜班保安利奥因一本素描本改变心态，收获温暖与归属感的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的工作平淡乏味，他常常觉得自己微不足道，就像家具的一部分。A. routine平淡的，例行公事的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. adventurous冒险的；D. unpredictable不可预测的。根据下文“felt invisible, like part of the furniture”以及“silence and shadows”可知，这份工作枯燥单调。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个下着雨的周二，利奥正在进行最后一轮巡查时，他注意到长凳上落下了一本皮质封面的小素描本。A. report报告；B. call通话；C. plan计划；D. round巡查，巡视。根据上文“For years, Leo worked as a night guard in a quiet museum.”可知，作为夜班保安，工作内容是巡查博物馆。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，快速瞥一眼，里面全是博物馆雕塑的绝美画作。A. thought想法；B. glance一瞥，扫视；C. search搜寻；D. purchase购买。根据前文“intending to hand it to the lost-and-found”可知，他原本打算上交，只是随意快速看了一眼。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每一幅画都充满了光与生机，这是冰冷的石雕原作所欠缺的。A. filled充满；B. covered覆盖；C. crowded拥挤；D. loaded装载。根据上文“with astonishingly beautiful drawings of the museum’s sculptures”可知，画作赋予雕塑鲜活的生命力。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：利奥没有把本子送到办公室，反而莫名想留一晚。A. registering登记；B. discussing讨论；C. delivering递送，交付；D. hiding隐藏。根据前文“intending to hand it to the lost-and-found”可知，此处指没有将素描本送到失物招领处。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：回到家，在台灯下，他一页页翻看。A. lived居住；B. wrote书写；C. paged翻阅；D. saw看见。根据上文“under his lamp”可知，此处指在台灯下翻阅。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：画家不仅画了艺术品，还在每幅作品旁编写了小故事。A. printed印刷；B. composed创作，编写；C. recalled回忆；D. adapted改编。根据下文“little stories”可知，此处指画家创作小故事。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：利奥深受触动。A. moved感动的；B. confused困惑的；C. amused逗乐的；D. shocked震惊的。根据后文“it was magical”可知，素描本里的画作和故事让他心生感动。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第一次，他透过别人的眼睛看待这座博物馆，一切都充满魔力。A. voice声音；B. hands双手；C. mind思想；D. eyes眼睛。根据上文“The artist had not only drawn the art but had also ____ little stories next to each piece-a warrior’s homesickness, a goddess’s secret smile. ”可知，他是通过他人的视角重新认识博物馆，through someone else’s eyes符合语境。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第二天，利奥把素描本放回原处，附上了一张简短的便条。A. formal正式的；B. brief 简短的；C. urgent紧急的；D. vague模糊的。根据下文“Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.”可知，便条约短扼要。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他没期待得到回复。A. reply回复；B. reward奖励；C. reminder提醒物；D. result结果。根据前文“Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.”和下文“A week later, the sketchbook was gone, but in its place was a new drawing.”推测，此处指他没期待对方回应。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：画中是一位夜班保安，没有穿制服，而是穿成一位睿智的守护者。A. described描述，刻画；B. dressed穿衣；C. trained训练；D. imagined想象。结合上文“not in uniform”可知，此处指穿成守护者的样子。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：致那个懂得欣赏的人。你不是家具的一部分。你是它的守护者。A. furniture家具；B. story故事；C. silence沉默；D. history历史。根据第一段“like part of the furniture”可知，此处与前文呼应，对方点破他的自我认知。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次简单的交流彻底改变了利奥的心态。A. advice建议；B. incident事件；C. lesson教训；D. exchange交流，交换。根据上文“Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.”和“To the one who sees. You are not part of the ____ . You are its keeper.”可知，此处指两人通过素描本和便条的无声互动，属于双向交流。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他开始在夜间巡查时欣赏细微的美好细节。A. ignore忽视；B. appreciate欣赏，感激；C. record记录；D. create创造。根据前文心态转变，以及后文“moonlight fell on a marble floor”等细节，可知他开始发现并欣赏美好，appreciate符合语境。故选B。 【36题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他甚至开始给这位神秘画家留下自己简短又鼓舞人心的便条。A. encouraging鼓舞人心的；B. warning警告的；C. explanatory解释的；D. professional专业的。根据前文互动的温暖基调，可知便条是充满鼓励的，encouraging符合语境。故选A。 【37题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种无声的交流成了两人的快乐源泉。A. competition竞争；B. conversation交谈，交流；C. discovery发现；D. game游戏。根据上文“Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.”和“To the one who sees. You are not part of the ____ . You are its keeper.”可知，此处指通过画作、便条传递心意的无声沟通。故选B。 【38题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他不再觉得自己微不足道，他觉得自己被看见了。A. relieved宽慰的；B. promoted晋升的；C. honored荣幸的；D. seen被看见的。根据前文“felt invisible”以及画中留言“To the one who sees”可知，他不再被忽视。故选D。 【39题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他意识到，每个人都有触动他人的力量，有时甚至无需言语。A. right权利；B. dream梦想；C. power力量；D. duty责任。根据后文“The museum was no longer just a workplace; it had become a world of shared ____ , waiting in the quiet dark.”可知，无声交流带来的改变，此处指影响他人的力量。故选C。 【40题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：博物馆不再只是工作场所，它变成了一个在寂静黑暗中，有着共同理解的世界。A. secrets秘密；B. responsibilities责任；C. understanding理解，共识；D. silence沉默。根据上文“Your art made the statues breathe. Thank you.”和“To the one who sees. You are not part of the ____ . You are its keeper.”可知，两人通过艺术达成心灵共鸣与相互理解。故选C。 第三部分: 阅读理解 (共20小题; 每小题3分, 满分45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 Ben’s hands trembled as he signed the eviction (驱逐) notice. Three months of unemployment had drained his savings, leaving him and six-year-old Lily with nothing but a suitcase of clothes and a photo of his late wife. The tiny apartment they rented felt colder than the November wind outside. Every morning, Ben took Lily to the park, where she’d draw on flattened cardboard boxes while he scanned job listings on his phone. One gray afternoon, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench, his tattered coat flapping (拍打) in the breeze. The man held a dented harmonica (有凹痕的口琴), its silver surface dulled by years of neglect. He played a tune that was more sigh than melody, the notes dissolving into the rustle (沙沙声) of fallen leaves. Ben hesitated, then approached. “Here,” he said, handing the man a sandwich from his own meager (微薄的) lunch. The man looked up, his eyes a faded blue, like the sky before a storm. “Thank you, son. I’m Mr. Hale. Used to teach music, long ago.” Over the next few weeks, Ben often brought food and coffee for Mr. Hale. The old man began to talk — of his wife, Clara, who’d loved the harmonica; of losing his teaching job when the school cut arts funding; of drifting ever since. “The harmonica’s all I have left of her,” he’d say, tracing its dents with a thumb. One day, Lily asked to hear Mr. Hale play. The old man’s fingers stumbled (笨拙地移动) at first, but soon a clear, gentle melody filled the air — the same tune he’d played that first day, but now with a warmth Ben hadn’t noticed before. Lily clapped, her eyes wide. “It sounds like sunshine!” she said. Inspired, Ben suggested Mr. Hale perform at the community center’s holiday fair. The old man shook his head. “No one wants to hear an old fool play a broken harmonica.” But Ben insisted, helping him polish the instrument and practice. On the day of the fair, Mr. Hale stood on stage, his shoulders squared. As he played, the crowd fell silent. When the last note faded, applause erupted. Someone shouted, “Play it again!” Later, Mr. Hale thanked Ben, his voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t just give me a meal, son. You reminded me I still matter.” That night, Ben received a call — a former colleague offering him a part-time job, saying he’d heard about Ben’s “kind heart.” Now, Ben and Lily still visit the park. Mr. Hale plays his harmonica on the bench, and Lily dances around him, her cardboard drawings pinned to the tree nearby. Ben knows their luck hasn’t changed overnight, but something has shifted — like a harmonica’s note finding its echo. 41. What initially held Ben back from approaching Mr. Hale? A. His fear of being rejected by the old man. B. His own struggle with poverty and scarcity. C. The unpleasant sound of the harmonica music. D. The cold wind blowing through the park. 42. How did Mr. Hale’s performance at the fair differ from his usual playing in the park? A. The audience fell silent after his performance. B. He played with greater technical skill but less emotion. C. The melody transformed from a sigh into one filled with warmth. D. He performed with confidence. 43. What does the underlined sentence “You reminded me I still matter” in paragraph 7 reveal about Mr. Hale? A. He was desperate for financial support from the community. B. He had lost his sense of dignity and purpose before meeting Ben. C. He wanted Ben to help him find a new teaching position. D. He believed his music was too outdated for modern audiences. 44. What can be inferred about the job offer Ben received? A. It was a coincidence and had nothing to do with his actions. B. It came about because his former colleague saw his potential at the fair. C. It was a direct result of the kindness he showed to Mr. Hale. D. He applied for it secretly while Lily was drawing in the park. 45. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Acts of kindness can create a chain reaction of hope and opportunity. B. Music is a universal language that connects people of all ages. C. Unemployment is a difficult challenge that requires community support. D. Talent shows are effective ways to help people regain confidence. 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了失业的Ben在公园帮助流浪音乐家Mr. Hale，最终双方都获得救赎的故事。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第三段中“Ben hesitated, then approached. ‘Here,’ he said, handing the man a sandwich from his own meager (微薄的) lunch.(Ben犹豫了一下，然后走近了。‘拿着，’他说着，从自己微薄的午餐中拿出一个三明治递给那个人)”可知，Ben起初犹豫是否要接近Mr. Hale是因为他自己也在与贫困和物资匮乏作斗争。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第六段中“On the day of the fair, Mr. Hale stood on stage, his shoulders squared. As he played, the crowd fell silent. When the last note faded, applause erupted.(在集市那天，Mr. Hale站在舞台上，肩膀挺得笔直。他演奏时，人群安静了下来。当最后一个音符消失时，掌声爆发了)”可知，Mr. Hale在集市上的表演与平时在公园里的不同之处在于，他在集市上表演时充满自信。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第四段中“The old man began to talk — of his wife, Clara, who’d loved the harmonica; of losing his teaching job when the school cut arts funding; of drifting ever since.(老人开始说起他的妻子Clara，她曾经喜欢口琴；说起学校削减艺术经费时他失去了教学工作；说起从那以后他就一直漂泊不定)”以及第七段中“You reminded me I still matter.(你提醒了我，我仍然很重要)”可知，在与Ben相遇之前，Mr. Hale已经失去了尊严和目标感，是Ben让他重新认识到了自己的价值。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第七段中“That night, Ben received a call — a former colleague offering him a part-time job, saying he’d heard about Ben’s “kind heart.”(那天晚上，Ben接到了一个电话——一位前同事给他提供了一份兼职工作，说听说了Ben的“善良的心”)”可知，Ben得到的工作机会是他对Mr. Hale表现出的善意的直接结果。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。 文章讲述了失业的Ben在公园帮助流浪音乐家Mr. Hale，最终双方都获得救赎的故事，体现了善行能够创造希望和机会的连锁反应。 B Parents exhausted by their children may have suspected it all along. Youngsters possess greater energy levels than professional endurance athletes, scientists have discovered, meaning it is virtually impossible for the average adult to match their pace. And for mothers and fathers hoping that tiring out their little ones will ensure a good night’s sleep, be warned. Children also have an impressive recovery time, and will rebound to their best quicker than parents’ expectation. “We found the children used more of their aerobic metabolism (有氧代谢) and were therefore less tired during the high-intensity physical activities.” said Sebastien Ratel, associate professor in Exercise Physiology who completed this study. “This may explain why children appear to have the ability to play and play and play, long after adults have yielded to exhaustion.” Previous studies have shown that children do not tire as quickly as untrained adults during physical tasks and it was suggested they had energy profiles comparable to endurance athletes, but there was no evidence to prove it until now. To find it out, the researchers recruited 12 youngsters aged between nine and 11, 12untrained men and 13 male endurance athletes who were national-level professional athletes or long-distance runners and cyclists. All were asked to perform two seven second resistance sprints (负重冲刺跑), followed by one minute recovery while their aerobic energy output was measured. On a second visit they were asked to cycle as fast as they can for 30 seconds. Anaerobic exercise produces lactic acid, which causes muscle fatigue. The participants’ heart-rate, oxygen levels and lactate-removal rates were checked after the cycling tasks to see how quickly they recovered. It was found that during the cycling test, untrained adult’s power output fell by 51.8 per cent, and athletes by 41.8 per cent, but children’s only decreased by 35.2 per cent. The researchers believe the findings could help develop athletic potential in children as well as improve our comprehension of how our bodies change from childhood to adulthood. “Many parents ask about the optimal way to develop their child’s athletic potential,” said co-author Anthony Blazevich, professor in Biomechanics. “Our study shows that muscle endurance is often exceptionally robust in children, so it might be better to focus on other areas of fitness such as their sports technique, sprint speed or muscle strength. This may contribute to optimizing physical conditioning in children, so that they perform better and obtain greater enjoyment from sports.” 46. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A. Children are better at many sports than most adults. B. Children have a higher energy level than most adults. C. Children recover from wounds quicker than adults. D. Children sleep better than adults when they are tired. 47. Compared to previous studies, the study by Sebastien Ratel is unique because it ________. A. found out for the first time why children were less exhausted by physical activities B. provided parents with scientific evidence for how to ensure children rest well C. showed that children could be trained to complete high-intensity sports activities D. proved for the first time that children’s endurance could be greater than athletes’ 48. What can be inferred from the data collected during the cycling test in Paragraph 5? A. Children experience less muscle fatigue than adults. B. Children have more muscle strength than adults. C. Children develop less lactic acid than adults when exercising. D. Children show better techniques than adults in sporting activities. 49. According to Anthony Blazevich, the findings of this study may help us to ________. A. enhance adults’ muscle endurance B. lift children’s aerobic metabolism level C. lower children’s decreased power output D. develop children’s athletic ability 50. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Metabolism and Maturation: The Declining trend of Human Endurance B. Beyond Adult Limits: Why Children Outperform Professional Athletes C. The Science of Child’s Play: Unlocking Youthful Energy Levels D. Rethinking Training: The Hidden Strengths of Young Athletes 【答案】46. B 47. D 48. A 49. D 50. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了科学家的一项研究发现：儿童的能量水平比职业耐力运动员更高，恢复速度也更快，并详细说明了研究过程、结果以及该发现的意义。 【46题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Youngsters possess greater energy levels than professional endurance athletes, scientists have discovered, meaning it is virtually impossible for the average adult to match their pace.(科学家发现，年轻人的能量水平比专业耐力运动员还要高，这意味着普通成年人几乎不可能跟上他们的步伐。)”可知，在第一段“Parents exhausted by their children may have suspected it all along.(被孩子搞得筋疲力尽的父母可能早就怀疑过这一点。)”中的“it”指代的是第二段提到的“年轻人比大多数成年人能量水平更高”这一情况。 【47题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Previous studies have shown that children do not tire as quickly as untrained adults during physical tasks and it was suggested they had energy profiles comparable to endurance athletes, but there was no evidence to prove it until now.(先前的研究表明，在体力任务中，儿童不像未经训练的成年人那样容易疲劳，有人认为他们的能量状况可与耐力运动员相媲美，但直到现在才有证据证明这一点。)”以及第五段中Sebastien Ratel所做研究的内容和结果可知，Sebastien Ratel的研究独特之处在于首次通过实验数据证实了儿童在耐力方面可能超过运动员的推测。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“On a second visit they were asked to cycle as fast as they can for 30 seconds. Anaerobic exercise produces lactic acid, which causes muscle fatigue. The participants’ heart-rate, oxygen levels and lactate-removal rates were checked after the cycling tasks to see how quickly they recovered. It was found that during the cycling test, untrained adult’s power output fell by 51.8 per cent, and athletes by 41.8 per cent, but children’s only decreased by 35.2 per cent.(第二次来访时，他们被要求以最快的速度骑自行车30秒。无氧运动会产生乳酸，导致肌肉疲劳。在骑行任务后检查参与者的心率、氧气水平和乳酸清除率，看看他们恢复得有多快。研究发现，在骑行测试中，未经训练的成年人的功率输出下降了51.8%，运动员下降了41.8%，而儿童仅下降了35.2%。)”可知，儿童在骑行测试中功率输出下降比例最小，说明儿童经历的肌肉疲劳比成年人少。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The researchers believe the findings could help develop athletic potential in children as well as improve our comprehension of how our bodies change from childhood to adulthood.(研究人员认为，这些发现可能有助于开发儿童的运动潜力，并提高我们对人体从童年到成年变化的理解。)”以及Anthony Blazevich所说的话可知，该研究结果可能有助于我们开发儿童的运动能力。 【50题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“Youngsters possess greater energy levels than professional endurance athletes, scientists have discovered, meaning it is virtually impossible for the average adult to match their pace.(科学家发现，年轻人的能量水平比专业耐力运动员还要高，这意味着普通成年人几乎不可能跟上他们的步伐。)”可知，文章主要围绕孩子能量水平高、在运动中表现好展开，介绍了相关研究及结果，C选项“The Science of Child’s Play: Unlocking Youthful Energy Levels(儿童玩耍的科学：释放年轻的能量水平)”最能概括文章主旨，适合作为标题。 C “I write to find out what I’m thinking,” wrote the great American journalist John Dos Passos. Anyone engaged in writing understands this truth: the act of writing transforms half-formed ideas into precise, logical thought. What sounds coherent when spoken often appears weak and illogical when committed to paper. A recent MIT study provides convincing scientific evidence for this claim. Researchers used wearable brain scanners to compare students who wrote essays independently with those using AI assistance. The findings were clear: AI-assisted writers “consistently underperformed at brain, verbal, and behavioral levels.” They demonstrated that we need to write in order to think deeply. This research emerges at a critical historical moment for literacy. Childhood reading has reached record lows, with nearly half of British adults not reading a single book last year. Adult literacy is declining or making no progress across most OECD countries. Notably, average IQs have begun to decline since the 1980s, along with reasoning and problem-solving abilities — a trend that is unlikely to be random. Walter Ong’s influential work “Orality and Literacy” illuminates why writing is essential. He argued that literacy enabled Ancient Greece’s intellectual revolution. Oral cultures must “think memorable thoughts”, relying on rhyme, emotion, and cliché (陈词滥调) to preserve knowledge. Writing, by contrast, allows for precise, complex statements that can be examined, reviewed, and developed into logical arguments. In our digital age, no technology has surpassed the complicated architecture of the book. While the internet offers fragmented information, books provide rich context and sustained logical connections. Reading is an active process that demands engagement and concentration — it is essentially thinking in dialogue with the text. As our culture becomes increasingly dominated by short-form videos and attention-fragmenting content, we risk losing the capacity for complex reasoning. Reading and writing form the foundation of serious thought — a habit that unites history’s greatest minds. Before we yield our cognitive development to screens and algorithms, we must carefully consider what we might be sacrificing. 51. What is the function of writing according to John Dos Passos? A. Revealing flaws in speech. B. Organizing thoughts. C. Recording spoken words. D. Ensuring fluency. 52. What is the key advantage of writing over oral cultures? A. It makes for logical statements. B. It ensures greater objectivity. C. It preserves knowledge longer. D. It requires “memorable thoughts”. 53. Why does the author describe reading as “thinking in dialogue with the text”? A. To underline its logical structure. B. To contrast with online reading. C. To show its interactive feature. D. To highlight its cultural relevance. 54. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s reasoning capacity? A. Dismissive. B. Skeptical. C. Critical. D. Concerned. 55. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. Writing, Reading, and Thinking: Why Literacy Matters More Than Ever. B. The Digital Age: How Technology Is Reshaping Our Minds. C. The Power of Writing: How Putting Pen to Paper Shapes Thought. D. The Decline of Reading: A Warning Against Digital Distraction. 【答案】51. B 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了写作、阅读与思考的紧密关系，强调读写能力对深度思考不可或缺，并对当代读写下滑、思维碎片化表示担忧。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“‘I write to find out what I’m thinking’(我写作是为了弄清楚自己在想什么)”，同时结合其后内容“Anyone engaged in writing understands this truth: the act of writing transforms half-formed ideas into precise, logical thought.(任何从事写作的人都明白这个道理：写作这一行为能够将不完整的想法转化为清晰、有条理的思维。)”可知，在他看来，写作让自己弄清楚自己在想什么，能把模糊想法变成清晰、有逻辑的思想，即，写作的功能是整理思路。故选B项。 【52题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Oral cultures must ‘think memorable thoughts’, relying on rhyme, emotion, and cliché to preserve knowledge. Writing, by contrast, allows for precise, complex statements that can be examined, reviewed, and developed into logical arguments.(口头文化必须“思考那些易于记忆的想法”，依靠韵律、情感和陈词滥调来保存知识。相比之下，书写则能够实现精确、复杂的表述，这些表述可以被审视、回顾，并进而发展成为逻辑严密的论证。)”可知，与口头文化相比，书写的表述精确，复杂，可以被审视和回顾，具有严密的逻辑论证，即，写作能形成精准、复杂、有逻辑的表达。故选A项。 【53题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Reading is an active process that demands engagement and concentration — it is essentially thinking in dialogue with the text.(阅读是一个主动的过程，需要投入精力和集中注意力 —— 本质上，它是与文本进行对话式的思考。)”可知，作者指出阅读是需要读者投入专注的主动过程，由此推知，“与文本对话”是形象的说法，意在说明阅读不是被动接收信息，而是读者主动和文本互动、开展思考的过程。故选C项。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章末尾段“As our culture becomes increasingly dominated by short-form videos and attention-fragmenting content, we risk losing the capacity for complex reasoning.(随着我们的文化日益被短视频和分散注意力的内容所主导，我们有可能丧失复杂推理的能力。)”可知，作者提出在短视频碎片化的背景下，人们有可能丧失复杂推理的能力。由此推知，作者对人们的推理能力表示担忧。故选D项。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。通过阅读文章可知，文章末尾段内容“Reading and writing form the foundation of serious thought — a habit that unites history’s greatest minds.(阅读和写作构成了严肃思考的基础——这一习惯将历史上最伟大的思想家们联系在一起。)”点明了文章的主旨核心，即，全文既论述了写作对深度思考的作用，也论述了阅读的价值，指出当前读写素养下降的现状，强调读写是严肃思考的基础，在数字时代愈发重要。选项A“Writing, Reading, and Thinking: Why Literacy Matters More Than Ever(写作、阅读与思考：为何识字能力比以往任何时候都更为重要)”覆盖全文三大核心内容，匹配主旨。故选A项。 第三部分: 写作 第一节: 阅读表达 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Seven years ago, my wife told our 6-year-old daughter about our wedding weekend. My wife had moved back home to spend the weekend with her family. As I was tucking our daughter in (把……的被子掖好) later that night, she asked if she could “come home like mommy did” when she got married one day. I told her our house would always be open to her. She gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. She was extremely happy. After a few seconds, I could see her mind moving about violently — the happiness dissipated. She pushed her finger into my belly and told me in low spirits,”Your belly is too big and you are too fat. I don’t know if you are going to make it”. I was shocked. It was true that my health had fallen into a huge decline in the previous five years as I was building Contegix. I had not thought of it as destroying a future with my family. A 6-year-old girl saw what I missed. I decided to run a mile the next morning. I couldn’t make it 1/4 mile. I didn’t give up and went out the next morning. Seven years later, I have lost 60 pounds and regularly run ultra marathons (超级马拉松). I attempted my first 100 miles last August, but I missed the terminal point at mile 87 after running on a torn muscles for the previous 79 miles. Yet, the most important distance I will ever go will be walking her down the red carpet which leads to her marriage one day. I would not make it if it hadn’t been for the honesty and innocence of a 6-year-old. 56. Why was the author’s daughter happy? (no more than 15 words) ___________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined word in Para. 3 mean? (only 1 word) ___________________________________________________________ 58. What happened to the author as he was building Contegix? (no more than 10 words) ___________________________________________________________ 59. What does Para. 6 mainly tell us? (no more than 15 words) ___________________________________________________________ 60. What do you think of the author? Give your reasons. (no more than 25 words) ___________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. Because the author told their house would always be open to her. 57. Vanished/Disappeared. 58. His health declined greatly. 59. It tells us the author’s great progress in running and weight loss. 60. He is determined. The reason is that he kept running and lost 60 pounds after his daughter’s reminder. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因女儿一句童言无忌的话而意识到自己健康问题，并从此坚持跑步、成功减肥、最终能够参加超级马拉松的故事。女儿的诚实与纯真促使作者改变了生活方式。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第二段“I told her our house would always be open to her(我告诉她，我们的家永远对她敞开)”和“She gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. She was extremely happy(她给了我一个大大的拥抱，并在我的脸颊上吻了一下。她非常开心)”可知，作者告诉女儿，他们的家永远对她敞开，女儿因此非常高兴。故答案为Because the author told their house would always be open to her。 【57题详解】 考查词义猜测。根据文章第三段“She pushed her finger into my belly and told me in low spirits,” Your belly is too big and you are too fat. I don’t know if you are going to make it”(她用手指戳了戳我的肚子，情绪低落地说道：“你的肚子太大了，你也太胖了。我不知道你还能不能挺过去。”)”可知，女儿情绪低落地评价作者肚子大，认为作者太胖了，不知道作者能否挺过去，可推理出此处说的是女儿的幸福感消失了。所以dissipated意为“消失、消散”。故答案为Vanished/Disappeared。 【58题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第四段“It was true that my health had fallen into a huge decline in the previous five years as I was building Contegix.(的确，在之前五年我创建Contegix的过程中，我的健康状况严重下降了)”可知，作者在创建Contegix期间，健康状况严重下降。故答案为His health declined greatly。 【59题详解】 考查主旨大意。根据文章第六段“Seven years later, I have lost 60 pounds and regularly run ultra marathons(七年之后，我减掉了60磅，并定期参加超级马拉松)”可知，七年后作者成功减肥并定期参加超级马拉松，可推理出本段主要讲述作者七年后的跑步进展和减肥成果。故答案为It tells us the author’s great progress in running and weight loss. 【60题详解】 考查推理判断。根据第五段“I decided to run a mile the next morning. I couldn’t make it 1/4 mile. I didn’t give up and went out the next morning(我决定第二天早上跑一英里。可我连四分之一英里都没跑下来。但我没有放弃，第二天早晨还是出去了)”以及第六段“Seven years later, I have lost 60 pounds and regularly run ultra marathons(七年之后，我减掉了60磅，并定期参加超级马拉松)”可知，作者从跑不到1/4英里到完成超级马拉松，减重60磅，体现了他的坚持和毅力。故答案为He is determined. The reason is that he kept running and lost 60 pounds after his daughter's reminder. 第二节: 书面表达 (满分 25分) 61. 假定你是晨光中学的学生李津, 你的英国笔友Chris对中国传统手工艺很感兴趣, 发邮件请你介绍一种技艺及其中体现的工匠精神。请你用英语回复, 内容包括: 1. 简要介绍一种你熟悉的传统技艺 (如剪纸、刺绣、陶瓷等) ; 2. 说明该技艺体现的工匠精神; 3. 谈谈传承工匠精神的意义。 注意: 词数不少于110; 可适当增加细节; 开头结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。 参考词汇: paper-cutting剪纸；embroidery刺绣；ceramics陶瓷；bamboo weaving竹编；woodcarving木雕 Dear Chris, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Jin 【答案】Dear Chris, I’m glad to know you’re interested in traditional Chinese crafts. Traditional Chinese crafts, which have been passed down for centuries, are not only cultural treasures but also a true reflection of the craftsman’s spirit. Take paper-cutting as an example. What makes it so impressive is that every single piece demands great patience and careful attention, which can only be gained through years of practice. With a pair of ordinary scissors, the artist carefully cuts the red paper, turning a plain sheet into a delicate work of art. Behind every beautiful design lies the artisan’s lifelong pursuit of perfection, a quality that is truly admirable. It is this dedication that gives the craft its lasting charm and teaches us to value quality over speed. Only by respecting and inheriting these traditions can we keep the flame of craftsmanship burning brightly for future generations. I hope my introduction helps you feel the charm of Chinese craftsmanship. Looking forward to your thoughts! Yours, Li Jin 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生以书信形式向英国笔友介绍中国传统手工艺及其体现的工匠精神，并完成指定写作任务。 【详解】1.词汇积累 传统的：traditional→conventional 精致的：delicate→exquisite 奉献：dedication→commitment 完美：perfection→flawlessness 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With a pair of ordinary scissors, the artist carefully cuts the red paper. 拓展句：The artist, who uses​ a pair of ordinary scissors, carefully cuts the red paper. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Traditional Chinese crafts, which have been passed down for centuries, are not only cultural treasures but also a true reflection of the craftsman’s spirit.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】What makes it so impressive is that every single piece demands great patience and careful attention, which can only be gained through years of practice.（运用了what引导的主语从句，that引导的表语从句，which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $