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包头经纬学校2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语期中考试试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每题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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. What language is the woman best at? A. Spanish. B. German. C. Chinese. 2. Where will the speakers probably be at 2:00? A. At the cinema. B. At the library. C. At the park. 3. Why won’t the man accept the job? A. It isn’t well paid. B. He can’t receive training. C. The office is far from his home. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. The weather. B. A weekend break. C. A beach trip. 5. What does the woman think of Joan? A. Hard-working. B. Talented. C. Experienced. 第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the man think they would go first? A. The book store. B. The copy shop. C. The teacher’s office. 7. What might the man eat? A. Noodles. B. Pizzas. C. Pancakes. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What does the man want to do next year? A. Set up his business. B. Take up a new hobby. C. Look for a new job. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Business partners. B. Good friends. C. Employer and employee. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the woman do on the 6th? A. Book the hotel. B. Stay in the hotel. C. Leave the hotel. 11. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $405. B. $420. C. $450. 12. What is unavailable at the hotel now? A. The fitness center. B. The swimming pool. C. The free Wi-Fi. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man responsible for? A. Selling goods. B. Receiving orders. C. Handling after-sales issues. 14. What happened to the woman? A. Her order arrived late. B. She placed a wrong order. C. The company sent her a wrong product. 15. What does the woman decide to do with the coffee pot at last? A. Return it. B. Exchange it. C. Keep it. 16. Who is the woman expected to meet on Monday morning? A. The man. B. The manager. C. The delivery man. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker volunteer during her gap year? A. At a national park. B. At a diving center. C. At a school. 18. How does the speaker mainly contact her family now? A. By writing letters. B. By posting blogs. C. By making phone calls. 19. What was the speaker’s unexpected challenge? A. The language. B. The food. C. The climate. 20. What is the speaker’s opinion on taking a gap year? A. Beneficial. B. Difficult. C. Necessary. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每题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 Here are four books that were published in 2023. Let’s reflect on these excellent works. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Available January 18, 2023 Arriving to widespread praise, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable to anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love. The Perfect Escape by Leah Konen Available January 4, 2023 Love Leah Konen’s All the Broken People? Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing. Violeta by Isabel Allende Available January 25, 2023 Isabel Allende’s wide collection of work continues with Violeta — the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the Spanish flu to the Great Depression to the women’s rights movement, as she decribes the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson. Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner Available January 25, 2023 Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner’s Greenwich Park, written from three perspectives, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn’t be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think. 1. What can we learn about Lizzie Damilola Blackburn? A. She has never written a thriller before. B. She is skilled at creating a romantic story. C. She is widely acknowledged by the public. D. She attempts to find herself a wedding date. 2. What is the best choice for fans of scary stories? A. Greenwich Park. B. The Perfect Escape. C. Violeta. D. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? 3. What does Violeta have in common with Greenwich Park? A. They went on sale on the same day. B. They were written in the form of letters. C. They are both stories based on marriage. D. They describe some well-known historic events. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本2023年发行的书籍。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Yinka, Where Is Your Husband?部分“Arriving to widespread praise, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable to anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status.(莉齐·达米罗拉·布莱克本的第一本出版的小说获得了广泛的赞誉，对于那些家庭成员经常质疑自己感情状况的人来说，这本小说令人难以置信地具有共鸣)”可知，Lizzie Damilola Blackburn出版的第一部小说广受好评，她得到公众的认可。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Perfect Escape部分“Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing.(准备好看她最新的惊悚片《完美逃脱》吧，讲述的是一群女孩的周末出了问题，她们在卡茨基尔陷入了大麻烦，其中一个失踪了)”可知，这是一本惊悚小说，因此，恐怖故事粉丝的最好选择是The Perfect Escape。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Violeta部分“Available January 25, 2023(2023年1月25日发售)”以及Greenwich Park部分“Available January 25, 2023(2023年1月25日发售)”可知，它们的的共同点在于发行时间相同，都是2023年1月25日。故选A项。 B Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results. Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods. Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community. In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief. 4. How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg? A. She tried traditional herbs. B. She conducted a surgery on it. C. She applied a new X-ray machine. D. She left the horse to recover by itself. 5. What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment? A. Peer recommendations. B. Her experience in Beijing. C. A racehorse’s severe injury. D. Laboratory research findings. 6. What is Dr. Carter doing with universities? A. Selling herbal products. B. Studying wild plant species. C. Training more veterinarians. D. Creating recognized herbal rules. 7. What does the last paragraph imply? A. The challenges in western medicine. B. The integration in medical practices. C. The limitations of herbal treatments. D. The importance of modern technology. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了艾米丽・卡特博士将中医草药用于马伤治疗获成效，推动东西方动物医疗实践融合。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. ‘This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,’ she said.(艾米丽・卡特博士小心翼翼地将一种由当归制成的混合物涂抹在一匹名叫‘雷霆’的赛马受伤的腿上。‘这不仅仅是治疗；这是将古老的知识付诸实践，’ 她说)”可知，卡特博士用传统的草药来治疗马受伤的腿。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods.(她对传统医学的兴趣始于2015年在北京的一个学习项目期间。在那里，她看到中国兽医使用像黄芪这样的草药来帮助农场动物更快地康复。受到启发，卡特决定将西方医疗工具与这些古老的方法结合起来)”可知，最初激励卡特博士使用中草药治疗的是她在北京的经历。故选B项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards.(为了回应这些担忧，卡特现在正与各大学合作，制定安全可靠的草药标准)”可知，卡特博士正与大学一起创建公认的草药规则。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care.(卡特的工作讲述了一个属于它自己的故事 —— 一个反映了一种日益增长的趋势的故事：在动物护理中融合东西方的实践)”以及“‘Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,’she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief.(‘尊重自然的智慧对动物和人类都有好处，’她常说，她的声音中充满了信念的分量)”可推知，最后一段暗示了在医疗实践中的融合。故选B项。 C When I think of the word perfect, I think of something few can achieve, like high beauty standards, Helen, the super-smart girl in my class, or anything I can compare myself to. For weeks, I have been noticing this girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. She has fabulous long dark hair, big eyes, and the most beautiful face. She always wears the prettiest outfits and seems to be the most popular girl in school, at least in my eyes. It seems like she has a perfect life. One day, I was in language arts talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests, when I saw the girl staring at me. I immediately felt nervous, thinking, “Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?” When the class was dismissed and everyone rushed to their next class, Helen caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really pretty.” I replied doubtfully, “Oh my god, thank you!” I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty?” The whole day, I thought about one thing: Why does she think that? After thinking about that topic in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big lesson. I learned that everyone has their own insecurities even though it may not seem like it on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she thought the same of me. Neither of us are perfect. We are just us and that’s OK. We are all that perfect person we have been comparing ourselves to in our own special way. It is our choice to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing (折磨) ourselves with cruel comparisons. When I really look at myself, not from my point of view but a fresh one, I do see everything I want to be. I see a beautiful, smart, kind girl who is unique. I think that being able to fully love yourself is the true meaning of the word perfect. 8. What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Messy. B. Ugly. C. Wonderful. D. Ordinary. 9. Why did Helen talk to the author after class? A. She wanted to challenge her. B. She found her hair messed up. C. She thought the author was beautiful. D. She wanted to make friends with her. 10. How did the author feel when praised by Helen? A. Doubtful. B. Sorrowful. C. Satisfied. D. Excited. 11. What lesson did the author learn at last? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Everyone is perfect in any aspects. C. Beauty means perfect sometimes. D. Full love for yourself just means perfect. 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者一开始认为班里的一个女孩各方面都很完美并对其羡慕不已，后来发现这个女孩其实也在羡慕自己。作者因此意识到全力爱自己才是完美这个词的真正意义。 【8题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中“big eyes, and the most beautiful face(大眼睛，最漂亮的脸)”并结合第一段第一句中的“like high beauty standards, Helen, the super-smart girl in my class(比如对美貌的高标准，Helen，我班上超级聪明的女孩)”可知，划线词所在句表示她拥有一头秀丽的黑色长发，大大的眼睛和最美丽的脸庞。fabulous意为“极好的”，与C项意思相近。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When the class was dismissed and everyone rushed to their next class, Helen caught up to me and said, ‘I just thought you should know, I think you are really pretty.’(下课后，每个人都冲向下一节课，Helen赶上我说：‘我只是觉得你应该知道，我觉得你真的很漂亮。’)”可知，Helen在下课后和作者交谈，是为了告诉作者她认为作者很漂亮。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I replied doubtfully, ‘Oh my god, thank you!’(我疑惑地回答：‘哦，天哪，谢谢你！’)”可推知，作者对于Helen的赞美将信将疑。故选A项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“I think that being able to fully love yourself is the true meaning of the word perfect.(我认为能够完全爱自己是完美这个词的真正含义)”可知，作者最后明白了全力爱自己才是完美这个词的真正含义。故选D项。 D Taylor Swift’s voice has changed in more ways than one. According to a new study, her accent has changed as she moved from state to state and switched music styles, showing how adaptable our speech can be. Researchers from the University of Minnesota studied hundreds of interviews Swift gave between 2008 and 2019. They focused on three important times in her life: her country music years in Nashville, a transition period, and her pop star years in New York City. The study found clear proof that her accent adapted to where she was living. While in Nashville, Swift began speaking with hints of a Southern accent. For example, she pronounced words like “ride” in a way that sounded more like “rod”. This is a common feature in Southern dialects. When she moved away from Tennessee, this way of speaking faded. Another change was the pitch (音高) of her speaking voice. During her time in New York, her voice became significantly deeper. The researchers suggest this might have been a conscious choice to sound more confident and authoritative, as she began speaking out strongly on social issues. However, they also note that voices can naturally get a little lower as people age from their teens into their thirties. This study shows that our accents are more flexible than we might think. They can change based on our community, career, and even the image we want to project. For a global superstar like Taylor Swift, her voice is a tool that has evolved with her career. Fans have even guessed that this is why she waited to re - record her first album — she’d have to bring back a country accent that wasn’t her natural way of speaking. The research highlights that how we talk is often a reflection of where we are in life, both physically and socially. 12. How was the study carried out? A. By surveying her fans worldwide. B. By personally interviewing her. C. By analyzing the lines in her songs. D. By examining her public interviews. 13. What was found about Swift’s speech in Nashville? A. Her voice pitch became higher. B. She spoke much faster than before. C. It showed Southern accent features. D. It was different from Southern dialects. 14. Which of the following factors is mentioned for the change of accents? A. Physical health. B. Public image. C. Private habits. D. Personal wealth. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. Taylor Swift is a special case in accent change. B. Singers change accents more easily than others. C. Moving frequently is the main cause for accent change. D. Accents can change based on social and professional needs. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍一项研究发现泰勒·斯威夫特的口音随居住地和音乐风格改变而变化，揭示口音具有较强适应性的特点。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Researchers from the University of Minnesota studied hundreds of interviews Swift gave between 2008 and 2019. (明尼苏达大学的研究人员分析了斯威夫特在2008年至2019年间接受的数百次采访)”可知，该研究是通过分析她的公开采访开展的。故选D项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“While in Nashville, Swift began speaking with hints of a Southern accent. For example, she pronounced words like “ride” in a way that sounded more like “rod”. This is a common feature in Southern dialects. (在纳什维尔期间，斯威夫特的说话方式开始带有南方口音的痕迹。比如，她会把“ride”这类单词的发音说得更像“rod”。这是南方方言的一个常见特征)”可知，斯威夫特在纳什维尔时的说话方式带有南方口音的特点。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“This study shows that our accents are more flexible than we might think. They can change based on our community, career, and even the image we want to project. (这项研究表明，我们的口音比想象中更具灵活性。口音会根据我们所处的群体、所从事的职业，甚至是我们想要塑造的形象而发生变化)”可知，文中提到的影响口音变化的因素包含公众形象。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第五段中的“This study shows that our accents are more flexible than we might think. They can change based on our community, career, and even the image we want to project. (这项研究表明，我们的口音比想象中更具灵活性。口音会根据我们所处的群体、所从事的职业，甚至是我们想要塑造的形象而发生变化)”可知，文章的主旨是口音会根据社交和职业需求发生改变。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How often have you said, “I should exercise, ” but done nothing? Excuses are everywhere — you’re busy or you just don’t feel like it. ___16___. But every small effort you make now lays the foundation for lasting progress — it’s never too late to begin. Start small If returning to exercise after a break, avoid pushing too hard. Begin with manageable steps. ___17___. Small efforts like these beat heavy workouts — slow progress builds lasting habits. Achievable steps keep motivation, turning small wins into long-term consistency. ___18___ Don’t exercise just to lose weight. Think about energy boosts, better sleep, or feeling proud. Linking exercise to weight loss can make it feel like punishment. Remember how great you feel after moving — this makes exercise feel rewarding. Building new habits Building exercise habits that last takes time. You need to push past mental blocks, and it usually takes about two months to make them stick. ___19___ . This trains your brain to do them almost by itself. Habits beat motivation. 75% of fitness success comes from habits. Track progress Write down weekly achievements in a journal (“I walked 20 minutes!”) or use a fitness watch. ___20___. Active people often have slower resting heart rates as their hearts grow stronger. A. Focus on feeling good B. Exercise daily to see results C. Set realistic goals to avoid tiredness D. Tracking heart rate can show improvements E. Starting is tough especially if you’re new to fitness F. Repeat your workouts at the same time or use reminders G. Spend 10 minutes daily on a workout or walk three times weekly 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了开始锻炼的方法，如从小处着手、关注锻炼带来的良好感受、培养锻炼习惯、记录锻炼进展等。 【16题详解】 下文“But every small effort you make now lays the foundation for lasting progress — it’s never too late to begin.(但你现在所做的每一点小努力都为持续的进步奠定了基础——什么时候开始都不晚)”，此句与前文形成转折，说明虽然开始可能有困难，但还是可以开始的。E选项“Starting is tough especially if you’re new to fitness.(开始锻炼很难，尤其是如果你刚开始接触健身)”与下文构成转折关系，指出开始锻炼存在困难，上下文语意衔接自然。故选E项。 【17题详解】 小标题“Start small (从小事做起)”和上文“Begin with manageable steps.(从可管理的步骤开始)”提出要从小步骤开始锻炼，G选项“Spend 10 minutes daily on a workout or walk three times weekly.(每天花10分钟锻炼或每周散步三次)”是具体的小步骤示例，与上文提到的从小步骤开始锻炼相呼应。故选G项。 【18题详解】 下文“Don’t exercise just to lose weight. Think about energy boosts, better sleep, or feeling proud.(不要仅仅为了减肥而锻炼。想想精力的提升、更好的睡眠或者自豪感)”强调锻炼不要只关注减肥，要关注锻炼带来的其他良好感受。A选项“Focus on feeling good.(关注良好的感受)”与下文内容相符，点明了该部分的主旨。故选A项。 【19题详解】 上文“Building exercise habits that last takes time. You need to push past mental blocks, and it usually takes about two months to make them stick.(养成持久的锻炼习惯需要时间。你需要克服心理障碍，通常需要大约两个月的时间才能让这些习惯根深蒂固)”说明养成锻炼习惯需要时间和坚持，F选项“Repeat your workouts at the same time or use reminders.(在同一时间重复你的锻炼或者使用提醒工具)”进一步阐述了如何养成锻炼习惯，即通过重复锻炼和使用提醒工具，让大脑形成习惯。故选F项。 【20题详解】 下文“Active people often have slower resting heart rates as their hearts grow stronger.(活跃的人随着心脏变得更强壮，静息心率通常会更慢)”提到了心率与锻炼的关系，D选项“Tracking heart rate can show improvements.(跟踪心率可以显示出锻炼的进步)”与下文内容相关，说明跟踪心率能体现锻炼带来的进步。故选D项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One day in May, I went to the dentist for my routine cleaning. The dentist was friendly as usual. After my cleaning, I visited the restroom before ___21___ my other tasks for the day. As I came out of the restroom, I was ___22___ aware that it was extremely ___23___ and dark. At first, I thought there must have been a power ___24___. I stepped forward and ___25___ a gentle “hello”. No response. I realized the staff had likely gone to lunch. When I went to the hall, I found that the door of the hall wouldn’t open. I tried a few times, but it was ___26___ tight. I felt a sense of ___27___, but I told myself it wasn’t a real emergency. So I switched on the light, sat on the couch, and started looking through photo albums of people with different teeth. As I turned the pages, I began to ___28___ about the nature of a smile. I knew people said the ___29___ were the windows to the soul. What about a smile? I noticed that people said smile ____30____ their self-confidence dramatically. I thought about how a smile works. A smile can lighten the ____31____ of the receiver if they’re receptive. Nearly an hour and a half ____32____. When the ____33____ opened the door, he apologized to me for locking the door. But I said it was a good chance to think about smiles. I realized that the inconvenience can turn into a(n) ____34____ opportunity if we remain open to it. A signboard on the wall read: “A smile is over in a ____35____ , but the memory of it lasts a lifetime. ” 21. A. giving up B. looking for C. starting on D. putting off 22. A. gradually B. immediately C. finally D. occasionally 23. A. noisy B. quiet C. cold D. hot 24. A. supply B. failure C. station D. tool 25. A. told B. cried C. whispered D. mentioned 26. A. fixed B. repaired C. stuck D. locked 27. A. excitement B. relaxation C. panic D. shock 28. A. worry B. talk C. learn D. wonder 29. A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. arms 30. A. improved B. destroyed C. reduced D. shook 31. A. burden B. color C. mood D. room 32. A. came B. ran C. passed D. lost 33. A. cleaner B. receptionist C. customer D. dentist 34. A. common B. regular C. ordinary D. unusual 35. A. memory B. flash C. soul D. lifetime 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了作者在牙医诊所意外被锁，却从中领悟到微笑的力量和积极面对不便的态度。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：清洁完牙齿后，在去开始我当天的其他任务之前，我去了趟洗手间。A. giving up放弃；B. looking for寻找；C. starting on开始；D. putting off推迟。根据下文“my other tasks for the day”以及语境可知，作者在开始其他任务之前去了洗手间。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我从洗手间出来时，我立刻意识到周围极其安静且黑暗。A. gradually逐渐地；B. immediately立刻；C. finally最后；D. occasionally偶尔。根据下文“aware that it was extremely ___3___ and dark.”以及常识可知，作者从洗手间出来，立刻感觉到周围环境变黑暗了。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我从洗手间出来时，我立刻意识到周围极其安静且黑暗。A. noisy吵闹的；B. quiet安静的；C. cold冷的；D. hot热的。根据下文“I stepped forward and ___5___ a gentle “hello”. No response. I realized the staff had likely gone to lunch.”可知，工作人员都外出了，所以此处表示周围很安静。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：起初，我以为一定是停电了。A. supply供应；B. failure故障，失败；C. station车站；D. tool工具。根据上文“I was ___2___ aware that it was extremely ___3___ and dark.”可知，作者感觉到黑暗之后，起初认为是停电导致的，power failure表示“停电”。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我向前走，轻声说了句“你好”。A. told告诉；B. cried哭；C. whispered低语，轻声说；D. mentioned提及。根据下文“a gentle “hello”.”可知，作者说话声音很轻，所以此处使用动词whisper，表示“轻声说”。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试了好几次，但门就是紧紧锁着。A. fixed固定；B. repaired修理；C. stuck卡住；D. locked锁。根据下文“he apologized to me for locking the door.”可知，门是锁着的。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我感到一阵恐慌，但我告诉自己这不是真正的紧急情况。A. excitement兴奋；B. relaxation放松；C. panic恐慌；D. shock震惊。根据上文“When I went to the hall, I found that the door of the hall wouldn’t open. I tried a few times, but it was ___6___ tight.”可知，作者被锁在牙医诊所，门打不开，这会让人感到恐慌。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我翻页时，我开始思考微笑的本质。A. worry担心；B. talk谈论；C. learn学习；D. wonder思考，想知道。根据下文“about the nature of a smile”以及下文“But I said it was a good chance to think about smiles.”可知，此处表示作者开始思考微笑的本质。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我知道人们说眼睛是心灵的窗户。A. legs腿；B. ears耳朵；C. eyes眼睛；D. arms手臂。根据下文“were the windows to the soul.”以及常识可知，眼睛是心灵的窗户。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我注意到人们说微笑能极大地提升他们的自信心。A. improved提升；B. destroyed破坏；C. reduced减少；D. shook摇晃。根据下文“their self-confidence dramatically.”以及“A smile can lighten the ___11___ of the receiver if they’re receptive.”可知，此处在讲述微笑的作用——微笑能提升自信心。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果接收者愿意接受，微笑可以减轻他们的情绪负担。A. burden负担；B. color颜色；C. mood情绪；D. room房间。根据上文“A smile can lighten the”以及语境可知，微笑能减轻接收者的情绪负担。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：将近一个半小时过去了。A. came来；B. ran跑；C. passed过去；D. lost丢失。根据上文“Nearly an hour and a half”可知，此处表示时间过去。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当牙医打开门时，他为锁门的事向我道歉。A. cleaner清洁工；B. receptionist接待员；C. customer顾客；D. dentist牙医。根据上文“One day in May, I went to the dentist for my routine cleaning.”以及下文“opened the door, he apologized to me for locking the door.”可知，作者被锁在了牙医的诊所，所以此处应该是牙医打开了门。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，如果我们保持开放的心态，不便可以转化为不寻常的机会。A. common普通的；B. regular规律的；C. ordinary平常的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据上文“I realized that the inconvenience can turn into”可知，不便可以转化为不寻常的机会。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：墙上的招牌写着：“微笑转瞬即逝，但它的记忆却能持续一生。”A. memory记忆；B. flash闪光，瞬间；C. soul灵魂；D. lifetime一生。根据下文“but the memory of it lasts a lifetime.”可知，微笑的记忆可以持续一生，此处与下文形成转折关系，表示微笑转瞬即逝。故选B。 第二节（满分15分） 36. 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。 Once upon a time, in a busy city, there lived a little girl named Emma. She was bright and full of energy, always eager to learn new things. But there was one thing that made Emma different from her classmates: she was fearful of failure. No matter what she tried, she was always scared that she wouldn’t be good enough. This fear held her back, stopping her from taking risks or stepping outside of her comfort zone. One sunny afternoon, the school announced that there would be a talent show. Emma’s friends were excited about the opportunity to show their skills, but Emma’s stomach turned at the thought. She loved music and could play the piano beautifully, but the idea of performing in front of a crowd made her heart race. “I can’t do it,” she whispered to herself. “What if I mess up? What if they laugh at me?” But her best friend, Lily, who knew Emma’s love for music, encouraged her to sign up. “You’re really good, Emma. I know you can do it. You should show everyone what you can do.” When she got home, her mother encouraged her, “It’s okay to make mistakes. What matters is that you try your best.” Despite the fear hanging inside her, Emma unwillingly agreed. She chose a simple piece she had been practicing for weeks and began to prepare for the performance. As the days went by, her nerves grew stronger. She spent hours in her room, practicing tirelessly, but the fear of failure was always there, hiding in the back of her mind. Finally, the night of the talent show arrived. The auditorium (礼堂) was filled with excited parents, teachers, and students, all eager to see the performances. Emma stood backstage, her hands shaking and her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear the applause for the other performers, and with each clap, her anxiety grew. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It was her turn. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When she finished, there was a long moment of silence. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 It was her turn. With a deep breath, she stepped onto the stage, the bright lights blinding her momentarily. She sat at the piano, her fingers resting over the keys. The room was silent, all eyes on her. For a moment, Emma’s mind went blank. She almost stood up and ran, but then she remembered what her mom had said to her. With a shaky hand, Emma played the first note. The music began to flow, and slowly, the fear melted away. She forgot about the audience, forgot about the mistakes she was worried about, and lost herself in the music. She played with all her heart, each note building her confidence. When she finished, there was a long moment of silence. And then the audience erupted into applause. A wave of pride washed over her, and she couldn’t believe it — she had done it! Despite all her fears, she had performed in front of an audience and had succeeded. That night, Emma learned something important: failure wasn’t the worst thing that could happen. The real failure would have been letting her fear stop her from trying. From that day forward, she wasn’t afraid to take chances, whether it was in school, in music, or in life. She knew that mistakes were just part of the journey, and with every step she took, she was growing stronger. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了小女孩Emma克服对失败的恐惧，勇敢参加才艺表演并最终获得成功的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“轮到她了”可知，第一段可描写Emma克服内心的恐惧，走上舞台开始弹奏钢琴，逐渐沉浸在音乐中，找回了自信。 ②由第二段首句内容“当她弹完时，现场一片长久的寂静”可知，第二段可描写观众的反应，Emma的内心感受以及她从这次经历中学到的道理。 2.续写线索：走上舞台——开始弹奏——沉浸音乐——找回自信——观众鼓掌——内心自豪——感悟道理——不再害怕 3.词汇激活 行为类： ①走上舞台：step onto the stage/walk onto the stage ②开始弹奏：play the first note/begin to play/strike the keys ③阻止某人做某事：stop sb. from doing/prevent sb. from doing/keep sb. from doing 情绪类： ①恐惧：fear/terror ②自信：confidence/self-assurance/self-confidence 【点睛】【高分句型1】She almost stood up and ran, but then she remembered what her mom had said to her.(运用了what引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】That night, Emma learned something important: failure wasn’t the worst thing that could happen. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 37. 假如你是红星中学的一名高二学生，你校将于下周六举办“中国传统美食节”，请给外教Eric写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括： 1.活动目的 2.活动内容（美食制作，品尝，知识竞赛） _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Eric, In order to promote Chinese traditional food, a Chinese Gourmet Festival is scheduled to be held next Saturday in our school. I am writing to invite you to join us for it. The festival will include many activities. We’ll invite some people to show us how to make dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, and we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! After that, we’ll enjoy the delicious food together. Finally, there is a food knowledge competition, where they’ll be rewarded if participants win the place. Since you are crazy about Chinese traditional food, I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生邀请你校外籍教师Eric参加你校下周六举办的“中国传统美食节”。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举办：hold→organize 机会：chance→opportunity 最后：finally→at last 诚挚地：sincerely→genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变倒装句 原句：We’ll invite some people to show us how to make dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, and we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! 拓展句：Not only will we invite some people to show us how to make dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, but also we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! 【点睛】【高分句型1】Finally, there is a food knowledge competition, where they’ll be rewarded if participants win the place. (运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句和if引导的条件状语从句) 【高分句型2】Since you are crazy about Chinese traditional food, I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation. (运用了Since引导的原因状语从句和省略that引导的宾语从句) 第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is ____38____ traditional Chinese holiday ____39____ (celebrate) on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It honors the famous poet Qu Yuan, ____40____ drowned himself in the Miluo River over 2000 years ago. To save him, people raced out in their boats, ____41____ (throw) rice dumplings into the water to keep the fish away. Today, the festival ____42____ (mark) by exciting dragon boat races and making delicious Zongzi, which are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Families gather to enjoy these treats, celebrating together and remembering ____43____ (them) cultural heritage. The ____44____ (extreme) colorful boats and rhythmic drumming fill the air of ____45____ (excite) and joy. For many, the Dragon Boat Festival is more than just a day off. It’s a time ____46____ (connect) with tradition and family. The spirit of Qu Yuan's loyalty and the vibrant festivities remind everyone ____47____ the importance of history and unity. It’s a day filled with love, memories and delicious food, bringing happiness to all who celebrate. 【答案】38. a 39. celebrated 40. who 41. throwing 42. is marked 43. their 44. extremely 45. excitement 46. to connect 47. of 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了端午节的由来、传统习俗及其承载的文化意义和家庭情感。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)，又称Duanwu Festival，是中国传统节日，在农历五月初五庆祝。此处泛指一个中国传统节日，且traditional是以辅音音素开头的词，前边应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)，又称Duanwu Festival，是中国传统节日，在农历五月初五庆祝。句子已有is，空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，celebrate和holiday为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式表被动作后置定语。故填celebrated。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它是为了纪念2000多年前在汨罗江投江自尽的著名诗人屈原。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词Qu Yuan，指人，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了救他，人们划船冲出去，把粽子扔进水里把鱼赶走。句子已有谓语raced，空处需填非谓语动词，people和throw为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式表主动作伴随状语。故填throwing。 【42题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：今天，这个节日以激动人心的龙舟比赛和制作美味的粽子为标志，粽子是用竹叶包裹的糯米团子。 根据时间状语Today可知，句子陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语the festival和mark为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用is。故填is marked。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：一家人聚在一起享受这些美食，一起庆祝，并铭记他们的文化遗产。空处修饰名词短语cultural heritage，需用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：色彩极其鲜艳的船只和有节奏的鼓声充满了兴奋和喜悦的气氛。修饰形容词colorful，需用副词extremely，作状语。故填extremely。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：色彩极其鲜艳的船只和有节奏的鼓声充满了兴奋和喜悦的气氛。空处和名词joy并列，需填名词excitement，作介词of的宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填excitement。 【46题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这是一个与传统和家庭联系在一起的时刻。名词time后面需加动词不定式作后置定语。故填to connect。 【47题详解】 考查介词。句意：屈原的忠诚精神和热闹的庆祝活动提醒着每个人历史和团结的重要性。remind sb. of sth.为固定短语，意为“提醒某人某事”。故填of。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 包头经纬学校2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语期中考试试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每题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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. What language is the woman best at? A. Spanish. B. German. C. Chinese. 2. Where will the speakers probably be at 2:00? A. At the cinema. B. At the library. C. At the park. 3. Why won’t the man accept the job? A. It isn’t well paid. B. He can’t receive training. C. The office is far from his home. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. The weather. B. A weekend break. C. A beach trip. 5. What does the woman think of Joan? A. Hard-working. B. Talented. C. Experienced. 第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the man think they would go first? A. The book store. B. The copy shop. C. The teacher’s office. 7. What might the man eat? A. Noodles. B. Pizzas. C. Pancakes. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What does the man want to do next year? A. Set up his business. B. Take up a new hobby. C. Look for a new job. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Business partners. B. Good friends. C. Employer and employee. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the woman do on the 6th? A. Book the hotel. B. Stay in the hotel. C. Leave the hotel. 11. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $405. B. $420. C. $450. 12. What is unavailable at the hotel now? A. The fitness center. B. The swimming pool. C. The free Wi-Fi. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man responsible for? A. Selling goods. B. Receiving orders. C. Handling after-sales issues. 14. What happened to the woman? A. Her order arrived late. B. She placed a wrong order. C. The company sent her a wrong product. 15. What does the woman decide to do with the coffee pot at last? A. Return it. B. Exchange it. C. Keep it. 16. Who is the woman expected to meet on Monday morning? A. The man. B. The manager. C. The delivery man. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker volunteer during her gap year? A. At a national park. B. At a diving center. C. At a school. 18. How does the speaker mainly contact her family now? A. By writing letters. B. By posting blogs. C. By making phone calls. 19. What was the speaker’s unexpected challenge? A. The language. B. The food. C. The climate. 20. What is the speaker’s opinion on taking a gap year? A. Beneficial. B. Difficult. C. Necessary. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每题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 Here are four books that were published in 2023. Let’s reflect on these excellent works. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Available January 18, 2023 Arriving to widespread praise, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable to anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love. The Perfect Escape by Leah Konen Available January 4, 2023 Love Leah Konen’s All the Broken People? Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing. Violeta by Isabel Allende Available January 25, 2023 Isabel Allende’s wide collection of work continues with Violeta — the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the Spanish flu to the Great Depression to the women’s rights movement, as she decribes the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson. Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner Available January 25, 2023 Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner’s Greenwich Park, written from three perspectives, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn’t be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think. 1. What can we learn about Lizzie Damilola Blackburn? A. She has never written a thriller before. B. She is skilled at creating a romantic story. C. She is widely acknowledged by the public. D. She attempts to find herself a wedding date. 2. What is the best choice for fans of scary stories? A. Greenwich Park. B. The Perfect Escape. C. Violeta. D. Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? 3. What does Violeta have in common with Greenwich Park? A. They went on sale on the same day. B. They were written in the form of letters. C. They are both stories based on marriage. D. They describe some well-known historic events. B Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results. Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods. Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community. In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief. 4. How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg? A. She tried traditional herbs. B. She conducted a surgery on it. C. She applied a new X-ray machine. D. She left the horse to recover by itself. 5. What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment? A. Peer recommendations. B. Her experience in Beijing. C. A racehorse’s severe injury. D. Laboratory research findings. 6. What is Dr. Carter doing with universities? A. Selling herbal products. B. Studying wild plant species. C. Training more veterinarians. D. Creating recognized herbal rules. 7. What does the last paragraph imply? A. The challenges in western medicine. B. The integration in medical practices. C. The limitations of herbal treatments. D. The importance of modern technology. C When I think of the word perfect, I think of something few can achieve, like high beauty standards, Helen, the super-smart girl in my class, or anything I can compare myself to. For weeks, I have been noticing this girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. She has fabulous long dark hair, big eyes, and the most beautiful face. She always wears the prettiest outfits and seems to be the most popular girl in school, at least in my eyes. It seems like she has a perfect life. One day, I was in language arts talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests, when I saw the girl staring at me. I immediately felt nervous, thinking, “Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?” When the class was dismissed and everyone rushed to their next class, Helen caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really pretty.” I replied doubtfully, “Oh my god, thank you!” I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty?” The whole day, I thought about one thing: Why does she think that? After thinking about that topic in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big lesson. I learned that everyone has their own insecurities even though it may not seem like it on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she thought the same of me. Neither of us are perfect. We are just us and that’s OK. We are all that perfect person we have been comparing ourselves to in our own special way. It is our choice to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing (折磨) ourselves with cruel comparisons. When I really look at myself, not from my point of view but a fresh one, I do see everything I want to be. I see a beautiful, smart, kind girl who is unique. I think that being able to fully love yourself is the true meaning of the word perfect. 8. What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Messy. B. Ugly. C. Wonderful. D. Ordinary. 9. Why did Helen talk to the author after class? A. She wanted to challenge her. B. She found her hair messed up. C. She thought the author was beautiful. D. She wanted to make friends with her. 10. How did the author feel when praised by Helen? A. Doubtful. B. Sorrowful. C. Satisfied. D. Excited. 11. What lesson did the author learn at last? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Everyone is perfect in any aspects. C. Beauty means perfect sometimes. D. Full love for yourself just means perfect. D Taylor Swift’s voice has changed in more ways than one. According to a new study, her accent has changed as she moved from state to state and switched music styles, showing how adaptable our speech can be. Researchers from the University of Minnesota studied hundreds of interviews Swift gave between 2008 and 2019. They focused on three important times in her life: her country music years in Nashville, a transition period, and her pop star years in New York City. The study found clear proof that her accent adapted to where she was living. While in Nashville, Swift began speaking with hints of a Southern accent. For example, she pronounced words like “ride” in a way that sounded more like “rod”. This is a common feature in Southern dialects. When she moved away from Tennessee, this way of speaking faded. Another change was the pitch (音高) of her speaking voice. During her time in New York, her voice became significantly deeper. The researchers suggest this might have been a conscious choice to sound more confident and authoritative, as she began speaking out strongly on social issues. However, they also note that voices can naturally get a little lower as people age from their teens into their thirties. This study shows that our accents are more flexible than we might think. They can change based on our community, career, and even the image we want to project. For a global superstar like Taylor Swift, her voice is a tool that has evolved with her career. Fans have even guessed that this is why she waited to re - record her first album — she’d have to bring back a country accent that wasn’t her natural way of speaking. The research highlights that how we talk is often a reflection of where we are in life, both physically and socially. 12. How was the study carried out? A. By surveying her fans worldwide. B. By personally interviewing her. C. By analyzing the lines in her songs. D. By examining her public interviews. 13. What was found about Swift’s speech in Nashville? A. Her voice pitch became higher. B. She spoke much faster than before. C. It showed Southern accent features. D. It was different from Southern dialects. 14. Which of the following factors is mentioned for the change of accents? A. Physical health. B. Public image. C. Private habits. D. Personal wealth. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. Taylor Swift is a special case in accent change. B. Singers change accents more easily than others. C. Moving frequently is the main cause for accent change. D. Accents can change based on social and professional needs. 第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How often have you said, “I should exercise, ” but done nothing? Excuses are everywhere — you’re busy or you just don’t feel like it. ___16___. But every small effort you make now lays the foundation for lasting progress — it’s never too late to begin. Start small If returning to exercise after a break, avoid pushing too hard. Begin with manageable steps. ___17___. Small efforts like these beat heavy workouts — slow progress builds lasting habits. Achievable steps keep motivation, turning small wins into long-term consistency. ___18___ Don’t exercise just to lose weight. Think about energy boosts, better sleep, or feeling proud. Linking exercise to weight loss can make it feel like punishment. Remember how great you feel after moving — this makes exercise feel rewarding. Building new habits Building exercise habits that last takes time. You need to push past mental blocks, and it usually takes about two months to make them stick. ___19___ . This trains your brain to do them almost by itself. Habits beat motivation. 75% of fitness success comes from habits. Track progress Write down weekly achievements in a journal (“I walked 20 minutes!”) or use a fitness watch. ___20___. Active people often have slower resting heart rates as their hearts grow stronger. A. Focus on feeling good B. Exercise daily to see results C. Set realistic goals to avoid tiredness D. Tracking heart rate can show improvements E. Starting is tough especially if you’re new to fitness F. Repeat your workouts at the same time or use reminders G. Spend 10 minutes daily on a workout or walk three times weekly 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One day in May, I went to the dentist for my routine cleaning. The dentist was friendly as usual. After my cleaning, I visited the restroom before ___21___ my other tasks for the day. As I came out of the restroom, I was ___22___ aware that it was extremely ___23___ and dark. At first, I thought there must have been a power ___24___. I stepped forward and ___25___ a gentle “hello”. No response. I realized the staff had likely gone to lunch. When I went to the hall, I found that the door of the hall wouldn’t open. I tried a few times, but it was ___26___ tight. I felt a sense of ___27___, but I told myself it wasn’t a real emergency. So I switched on the light, sat on the couch, and started looking through photo albums of people with different teeth. As I turned the pages, I began to ___28___ about the nature of a smile. I knew people said the ___29___ were the windows to the soul. What about a smile? I noticed that people said smile ____30____ their self-confidence dramatically. I thought about how a smile works. A smile can lighten the ____31____ of the receiver if they’re receptive. Nearly an hour and a half ____32____. When the ____33____ opened the door, he apologized to me for locking the door. But I said it was a good chance to think about smiles. I realized that the inconvenience can turn into a(n) ____34____ opportunity if we remain open to it. A signboard on the wall read: “A smile is over in a ____35____ , but the memory of it lasts a lifetime. ” 21. A. giving up B. looking for C. starting on D. putting off 22. A. gradually B. immediately C. finally D. occasionally 23. A. noisy B. quiet C. cold D. hot 24. A. supply B. failure C. station D. tool 25. A. told B. cried C. whispered D. mentioned 26. A. fixed B. repaired C. stuck D. locked 27. A. excitement B. relaxation C. panic D. shock 28. A. worry B. talk C. learn D. wonder 29. A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. arms 30. A. improved B. destroyed C. reduced D. shook 31. A. burden B. color C. mood D. room 32. A. came B. ran C. passed D. lost 33. A. cleaner B. receptionist C. customer D. dentist 34. A. common B. regular C. ordinary D. unusual 35. A. memory B. flash C. soul D. lifetime 第二节（满分15分） 36. 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。 Once upon a time, in a busy city, there lived a little girl named Emma. She was bright and full of energy, always eager to learn new things. But there was one thing that made Emma different from her classmates: she was fearful of failure. No matter what she tried, she was always scared that she wouldn’t be good enough. This fear held her back, stopping her from taking risks or stepping outside of her comfort zone. One sunny afternoon, the school announced that there would be a talent show. Emma’s friends were excited about the opportunity to show their skills, but Emma’s stomach turned at the thought. She loved music and could play the piano beautifully, but the idea of performing in front of a crowd made her heart race. “I can’t do it,” she whispered to herself. “What if I mess up? What if they laugh at me?” But her best friend, Lily, who knew Emma’s love for music, encouraged her to sign up. “You’re really good, Emma. I know you can do it. You should show everyone what you can do.” When she got home, her mother encouraged her, “It’s okay to make mistakes. What matters is that you try your best.” Despite the fear hanging inside her, Emma unwillingly agreed. She chose a simple piece she had been practicing for weeks and began to prepare for the performance. As the days went by, her nerves grew stronger. She spent hours in her room, practicing tirelessly, but the fear of failure was always there, hiding in the back of her mind. Finally, the night of the talent show arrived. The auditorium (礼堂) was filled with excited parents, teachers, and students, all eager to see the performances. Emma stood backstage, her hands shaking and her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear the applause for the other performers, and with each clap, her anxiety grew. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It was her turn. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When she finished, there was a long moment of silence. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 37. 假如你是红星中学的一名高二学生，你校将于下周六举办“中国传统美食节”，请给外教Eric写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括： 1.活动目的 2.活动内容（美食制作，品尝，知识竞赛） _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is ____38____ traditional Chinese holiday ____39____ (celebrate) on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It honors the famous poet Qu Yuan, ____40____ drowned himself in the Miluo River over 2000 years ago. To save him, people raced out in their boats, ____41____ (throw) rice dumplings into the water to keep the fish away. Today, the festival ____42____ (mark) by exciting dragon boat races and making delicious Zongzi, which are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Families gather to enjoy these treats, celebrating together and remembering ____43____ (them) cultural heritage. The ____44____ (extreme) colorful boats and rhythmic drumming fill the air of ____45____ (excite) and joy. For many, the Dragon Boat Festival is more than just a day off. It’s a time ____46____ (connect) with tradition and family. The spirit of Qu Yuan's loyalty and the vibrant festivities remind everyone ____47____ the importance of history and unity. It’s a day filled with love, memories and delicious food, bringing happiness to all who celebrate. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $