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2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What is the woman probably doing? A. Meeting a star. B. Queuing for a ticket. C. Waiting for Tom Cruise. 2. Where is the woman’s towel? A. In the bedroom. B. In the bathroom. C. In the laundry room. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. Buying a car. B. Going for a drive. C. Searching for gas stations. 4. What is across from the new clothing store? A. A bank. B. A cinema. C. A bookstore. 5. Why is the woman talking to the man? A. To invite him to dinner. B. To ask for directions. C. To order takeout. 第二节（共15小题；每小题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. How did the man’s manager contact him this morning? A. By email. B. By phone. C. By social media. 7. What does the man wish for? A. A new job. B. A simpler life. C. A modern phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did Cathy initially struggle with at university? A. Academic pressure. B. Homesickness. C. Social fear. 9. What does Cathy major in at university? A. History. B. English. C. International relations. 10. What does the man want to be? A. A teacher. B. A translator. C. A historian. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers? A. They’re on a hill. B. They’re in a forest. C. They’re by a lake. 12. How will the speakers get to the camp along the road? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By boat. 13. What time of day is it? A. Early morning. B. Late afternoon. C. Midnight. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How many job offers has the man received? A. 2. B. 3. C. 10 15. What does the woman suggest the man do about The Creator’s job offer? A. Ask for better benefits. B. Negotiate for more pay. C. Decline it immediately. 16. Who could the woman be? A. The man’s mother. B. The man’s teacher. C. The man’s former colleague. 17. What does the woman think of the man’s field? A. It is in great demand. B. It requires experience. C. It is highly competitive. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the last stop of the tour? A. Museum Island. B. The Berlin Wall. C. The TV Tower. 19. When will the tour probably begin? A. At about 9:00 a.m. B. At about 10:00 a.m. C. At about 11:00 a.m. 20. What does the speaker remind the Green family to do? A. Ride on the right. B. Watch out for cars turning left. C. Be aware of lunchtime arrangements. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Humans are born explorers and adventurers. We have this “desire” to explore new places and to go beyond. We have already climbed the highest mountain, explored the vastness of the Antarctica and the emptiness of Sahara. We have also reached outer space, stepped on the surface of our neighbour, the moon, and one day might even explore the vastness of our universe. There seems to be no end to humanity’s appetite for exploring our surroundings and the unknown. However, there are still some places on Earth that have not yet been reached or fully explored. And these places are some of the most isolated and mysterious places on this planet. Mariana Trench, Pacific Ocean Located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world’s oceans. The trench measures around 2,550 km long and 70 km wide on average, and reaches a depth of over 10,994 metres at one small part known as the Challenger Deep. The Mariana Trench is considered one of the least explored parts of the world due to its extreme depth. At this depth, the water pressure can be very dangerous. Still, life can be found in this part of the ocean. Previous expeditions to the trench have revealed a number of organisms and sea creatures, living in the deep sea. Vale do Javari, Brazil With an area of about 85,444. 82 km², Vale do Javari is one of the largest indigenous territories in Brazil. The rainforest was named after the vast Javari River, which is the most important river system in the region. It is one of the most isolated places on Earth and also one of the hardest places to reach. The isolation of this remote place is largely due to the thick forest and extreme geographic location. In spite of its isolation, the tropical rainforest is home to a great number of indigenous people or Indian tribes. Those tribes, believed to be as many as 200 to 3,300 people, were first discovered through satellite images of the vast rainforest. Entering the region is prohibited by Brazilian law and the Vale do Javari is especially well-protected from outsiders and explorers by a local organisation dedicated to maintaining its rich biodiversity and protecting the forest from exploitation. Tsingy de Bemaraha Located near the western coast of Madagascar, the Tsingy de Bemaraha has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 to protect its unique geography and preserve the mangrove forests. The place is also home to huge numbers of animals and even new species. Some of the biggest attractions in this protected reserve are the incredibly needle-shaped limestone formations. However, those formations pose great dangers to explorers. In fact, the word “Tsingy” is derived from a local word, which means “the place where one cannot walk barefoot.” The limestone formations are terribly sharp and can easily cut through flesh with deadly effect, which makes exploring them extremely difficult and dangerous. Access to this nature reserve is limited, although tourists can reach the area either by road or plane. 1. Why is the Mariana Trench considered one of the least explored places on Earth? A. It is located too far from any continent. B. Its width makes it impossible to map accurately. C. It lacks any signs of life or scientific value. D. Its extreme depth leads to dangerous water pressure. 2. Based on the description of Vale do Javari, which of the following can be inferred about its indigenous tribes? A. They actively engage with modern society through trade. B. Their existence was confirmed through technological means. C. They rely on the Javari River for transportation to cities. D. Their population is precisely documented by Brazilian authorities. 3. What can be concluded about the Tsingy de Bemaraha from the local meaning of “Tsingy”? A. It is a popular tourist destination for hiking enthusiasts. B. The area is primarily covered by mangrove forests. C. Its limestone formations are exceptionally sharp and hazardous. D. Visitors must remove their shoes to enter the reserve. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了马里亚纳海沟、雅瓦里谷和贝马拉哈地质公园三个地球上未被完全探索的偏远神秘之地。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Mariana Trench, Pacific Ocean部分中的“The Mariana Trench is considered one of the least explored parts of the world due to its extreme depth. At this depth, the water pressure can be very dangerous.(由于其极深的深度，马里亚纳海沟被认为是世界上探索最少的地区之一。在这个深度，水压可能非常危险)”可知，马里亚纳海沟被认为是地球上探索最少的地方之一，是因为它极深的深度导致了危险的水压。故选D项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Vale do Javari, Brazil部分中的“Those tribes, believed to be as many as 200 to 3,300 people, were first discovered through satellite images of the vast rainforest.(这些部落的人口估计在200到3300人之间，最初是通过这片广阔雨林的卫星图像被发现的)”可知，雅瓦里谷的土著部落的存在是通过卫星图像这一技术手段被证实的。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Tsingy de Bemaraha部分中的“In fact, the word “Tsingy” is derived from a local word, which means “the place where one cannot walk barefoot.” The limestone formations are terribly sharp and can easily cut through flesh with deadly effect.(事实上，“青吉”一词来源于当地的一个词汇，意思是“不能光脚行走的地方”。这些石灰岩构造极其锋利，很容易割破皮肤，造成致命伤害)”可知，从Tsingy的当地含义可推断出，贝马拉哈地质公园的石灰岩构造异常锋利且具有危险性。故选C项。 B At first glance, the two photos look like exact copies: a young cyclist beneath the glaciers near the Everest Base Camp, with his bike on his shoulder, face fixed in determination. The same spot, same light, same shadows. Yet they were taken 40 years apart. The first photo shows Perce Hughes, a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe, through Asia and eventually to Sydney. In the second, William, Perce Hughes’ son, recreated his father’s pose almost four decades later. “I was raised on my dad’s stories,” William told Cyclists Circle, “and the adventure was always calling to me.” And so, in September 2024, also at the age of 22, he carried out a plan of pedaling from the English town of Chatsworth on a 25,000-kilometer, 19-month ride to Sydney. Finding the right bicycle wasn’t easy. William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode, and finally got it for £600. Then there was the task of pinpointing where his dad’s photos were taken. He dived into records, mapping out every documented route. And for the trickier locations, he turned to AI for help. “It wasn’t always smooth, but I kept trying.” The result? A striking set of images — the same places, the same poses, sometimes even the same faces. One photo shows Perce Hughes with a young boy and his parents. William tracked down the location and, although the parents had passed away, he was able to meet and pose with the man the young boy had become. But the recreated moment that moved him the most was the Everest shot — bike on his back, glacier in the background. “Every time I stood on the exact spot where he would have stood, I felt a deeper connection to Dad. The only thing dividing us was time. I’ve heard stories from my dad my entire life, and now I’m there in the places where those stories took place. It’s very, very special.” 4. What do we know from the two photos? A. They record the growth of a man. B. They were shot four decades apart. C. They display the power of nature. D. They were taken by the same person. 5. Why did William come up with the plan? A. To challenge his own limits. B. To recall his childhood. C. To relive his father’s adventure. D. To photograph the journey. 6. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Images of different locations. B. Worries before the adventure. C. Memories preserved in photos. D. Preparations made for the journey. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Documentary of the Everest. B. Recreated Photos Across Time. C. Great Challenges in a Journey. D. The Fun of Long-distance Cycling. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述儿子威廉追随父亲的骑行冒险经历，复刻旧照片与旅行路线，跨越时光，收获了深刻的父子情感联结。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Yet they were taken 40 years apart. (然而这两张照片的拍摄时间相隔四十年。)”可知，两张照片拍摄间隔四十年。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““I was raised on my dad’s stories,” William told Cyclists Circle, “and the adventure was always calling to me.”(“我从小听着父亲的故事长大，”威廉告诉《骑行者圈》，“这场冒险一直吸引着我。”)”可知，他想要重温父亲的冒险旅程。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Finding the right bicycle wasn’t easy. William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode, and finally got it for £600. (找到合适的自行车并不容易。威廉在网上搜寻父亲当年骑的钢架旅行自行车，并最终以600英镑购入。)”以及“He dived into records, mapping out every documented route. And for the trickier locations, he turned to AI for help.(他翻阅记录，标出了每一条记录在案的路线。对于更棘手的地方，他转向人工智能寻求帮助)”可知，本段主要介绍旅途的各项准备工作。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“The first photo shows Perce Hughes, a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe, through Asia and eventually to Sydney. In the second, William, Perce Hughes’ son, recreated his father’s pose almost four decades later. (第一张照片显示了珀西·休斯，一位自行车爱好者，他于1984年22岁时踏上了一段冒险之旅，穿越欧洲、亚洲，最终到达悉尼。在第二张照片中，珀西·休斯的儿子威廉在近四十年后复刻了父亲的姿势。)”可知，本文主要讲述了威廉重走父亲40年前的骑行冒险之路，并重现父亲照片的故事，文章核心是跨越时光复刻照片与旅程，所以“跨越时光复刻照片”适合作为文章标题。 C Human-elephant conflict is a growing issue in several areas. In Kenya, where the population and demand for resources is growing, human-inhabited areas are increasingly overlapping with elephant’s ranges. Combined with the recovery of some elephant populations, this is leading to greater chance of conflict between humans and these giants. “Expansion of agricultural land, logging, urbanization, and shrinking and fragmentation (破碎化) of elephant habitats are forcing elephants to enter human settlements in search of food and water,” says Greta Francesca Iori, an advisor on elephant conservation and human-elephant conflict. “Wherever there are elephants, there are instances and information coming through of human-elephant conflict.” In the early 2000s, Fritz Vollrath, an ecologist, and Iain Douglas-Hamilton, founder of Save The Elephants, heard a folklore story from Kenyan pastoralists about how trees in certain areas were not damaged by elephants because they had beehives in them. Inspired by the tale, they began working with Lucy King, co-existence director at Save the Elephants, to investigate scientifically whether bees could really scare the elephants. “They concluded elephants not only stay away from trees containing beehives of wild African honeybees, but also rumble (低吼声) to each other to tell each other to stay away.” King says. King designed a fence made of beehives. The fence goes all around a farm, with hives placed every 10 meters between two posts. “For one acre of farmland, you need 24 beehives,” King says. “However, every other one is a dummy beehive — a fake made of just a yellow piece of plywood that gives the elephants the illusion that there are more beehives than there really are. As an elephant approaches in the dark, they don’t know which one is real and which one is fake. So it’s an illusion. And it seems to work.” “I think it’s creative. You’ve got this natural mechanism by which you can deter these animals from approaching farms,” says Shannon, a wildlife ecologist. “Still, the study also revealed some of the weaknesses of the tool. For example, the bee populations plummeted (暴跌) during drought years due to a lack of flowering plants. The fences managed to deter only around 73% of the passing elephants.” For now, the beehive fences are helping communities. People also believe they need to co-exist with elephants. 8. What leads to human-elephant conflict? A. Elephant habitat loss. B. More elephant ranges. C. Less human population. D. Better living conditions. 9. Why are dummy beehives used in the fence? A. To attract more bees to the farm. B. To make the fence look more beautiful. C. To reduce the cost of building the fence. D. To create a false appearance of more beehives. 10. What can we learn about the beehive fence from the text? A. It works better at night than during the day. B. It is a perfect solution to human-elephant conflict. C. Its effectiveness is affected by weather conditions. D. It can deter all elephants from approaching farms. 11. What did Shannon think of the beehive fences? A. Promising but clumsy. B. Controversial and risky. C. Innovative yet imperfect. D. Expensive yet effective. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了肯尼亚因人类扩张导致人象冲突加剧，以及科学家利用蜂箱围栏驱象的创新方法及其局限性。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段““Expansion of agricultural land, logging, urbanization, and shrinking and fragmentation (破碎化) of elephant habitats are forcing elephants to enter human settlements in search of food and water,” says Greta Francesca Iori, an advisor on elephant conservation and human-elephant conflict. (大象保护和人象冲突顾问Greta Francesca Iori说：“农业用地的扩张、伐木、城市化以及大象栖息地的缩小和碎片化正迫使大象进入人类住区寻找食物和水。”)”可知，大象栖息地丧失导致人象冲突。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“However, every other one is a dummy beehive — a fake made of just a yellow piece of plywood that gives the elephants the illusion that there are more beehives than there really are. (然而，每隔一个就是一个假蜂箱——仅由一块黄色胶合板制成，给大象造成蜂箱比实际更多的错觉。)”可知，假蜂箱是为了制造蜂箱更多的假象。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“For example, the bee populations plummeted (暴跌) during drought years due to a lack of flowering plants. (例如，由于缺乏开花植物，蜂群数量在干旱年份急剧下降。)”可知，干旱天气影响蜜蜂数量，进而影响围栏效果，说明其效果受天气条件影响。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段““I think it’s creative. You’ve got this natural mechanism by which you can deter these animals from approaching farms,” says Shannon, a wildlife ecologist. (野生动物生态学家香农说：“我认为这很有创意。你有一种自然机制，可以阻止这些动物接近农场。”)”及“Still, the study also revealed some of the weaknesses of the tool. (不过，研究也揭示了该工具的一些弱点。)”可知，Shannon认为蜂箱围栏有创新性但不完美。 D One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted say. But working long hours doesn’t drive better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time? In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing. That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails, and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off. By rejecting the myth that business equals worth, we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and finding balance. Let’s redefine what it means to be productive — and start valuing rest as much as effort. 12. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By quoting famous people. B. By presenting statistical data. C. By comparing different opinions. D. By introducing personal experience. 13. Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status? A. Our status can be attributed to our social mobility. B. We hold the belief that hard work leads to success. C. Our own opportunity for success never comes easily. D. We find few people of high status have time for leisure. 14. What does the underlined phrase “knee-deep in” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Bored with. B. Worried about. C. Fully involved in. D. Very interested in. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To advise employees on how to achieve work-life balance. B. To share his personal experience of overcoming a bad habit. C. To introduce a study on people’s attitude towards busyness. D. To argue against the culture of equating busyness with worth. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章作者结合个人经历探讨了“忙碌等于价值”这一文化现象，指出其导致工作与生活失衡、员工面临倦怠风险，呼吁重新定义生产力，重视休息与平衡。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say.(我的一个坏习惯是当别人问我过得怎么样时，我总是说“忙”。有时是因为我真的很忙，但其他时候是因为我觉得我应该这么说。)”可知，作者在第一段中通过介绍个人经历来引入话题。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing.(他们发现忙碌的人被认为地位很高，有趣的是，这些地位归因在很大程度上受到我们自己对社会流动性的看法的影响。换句话说，我们越相信一个人有机会通过努力工作取得成功，我们就越倾向于认为那些放弃休闲、一直工作的人地位更高。)”可知，我们倾向于认为忙碌的人地位很高是因为我们相信努力工作会带来成功。故选B。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy(这就是为什么我们总觉得自己必须表现得很忙)”和下文“This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance.(这种“忙碌文化”让员工很难找到工作与生活的平衡点。)”可知，人们确实普遍认为，要是有人深陷会议、邮件和压力之中，那他很可能是个重要人物。由此可知，knee-deep in意思是“深陷于”，选项C“Fully involved in”意思是“完全参与其中”，符合语境。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“By rejecting the myth that business equals worth, we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and finding balance. Let’s redefine what it means to be productive — and start valuing rest as much as effort.(通过拒绝“忙碌等于价值”这一谬论，我们使自己和他人从疲惫中解脱出来。真正的成功不在于更努力地工作，而在于更聪明地工作并找到平衡。让我们重新定义什么是高效——并开始像重视努力一样重视休息。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是反对将忙碌等同于价值的文化。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Path To Empowerment: Strategies To Overcome Self-Doubt There are some people out there that mistake self-doubt for something else. Self-doubt is when you are unsure about one or more aspects of yourself. ____16____ It limits potential and kills your confidence levels. Here are some strategies that you can use to overcome self-doubt. Never Compare Yourself With Others Comparing yourself is an unhealthy act, and it falls under self-sabotage. Why would you compare yourself with a family member, a friend, or even your colleague when each of your lives is different? You should focus on yourself and only your achievements. ____17____ Reflect Back To Your Past Achievements ____18____ Self-reflection is one of the best tools to remove self-doubt. It makes you remember that you once achieved something great, and it makes you believe that you can achieve that level of success again through concentrated efforts. Never live in the past but learn to strive in the present! Always Be In The Company Of Supportive People “You are known by the company you keep”, is one of the best sayings to explain this strategy. We should be surrounded by people that support and love us, not people that constantly make us doubt ourselves. Being around negative people is very bad for our mental health. When you are in the company of good people, they will always encourage you to be better. ____19____ By embracing these strategies, you can gradually build confidence and overcome self-doubt. The journey to empowerment won’t be smooth, ____20____ Hang in there, give it some time and keep working at it. You can achieve your full potential. A. Self-doubt isn’t something you are born with. B. Living with self-doubt can be very damaging. C. Always cherish past memories while working for the future. D. This will allow you to fulfill your goals without any worries. E. You’ll encounter obstacles and feel disheartened along the way. F. Remember the time when you achieved something remarkable. G. They will also help you recover from negative and stressful situations. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. F 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何克服自我怀疑。 【16题详解】 根据下文“It limits potential and kills your confidence levels.(它限制了你的潜力，扼杀了你的自信。)”可知，本句是在说明自我怀疑的危害，B选项中“damaging”对应下文中“limits potential and kills your confidence levels”。故B选项“生活在自我怀疑中是非常有害的”符合语境，故选B。 【17题详解】 根据上文“You should focus on yourself and only your achievements.(你应该专注于自己，只专注于自己的成就。)”可知，上文提到要专注于自己和自己的成就，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明这一做法的作用：让你毫无顾虑地实现目标。故D选项“这将让你毫无顾虑地实现目标”符合语境，故选D。 【18题详解】 根据小标题“Reflect Back To Your Past Achievements(回顾你过去的成就。)”以及下文“Self-reflection is one of the best tools to remove self-doubt. It makes you remember that you once achieved something great, and it makes you believe that you can achieve that level of success again through concentrated efforts.(自我反省是消除自我怀疑的最好工具之一。它让你记住你曾经取得过伟大的成就，它让你相信你可以通过集中精力再次取得那种程度的成功。)”可知，本段主要说明的是要回顾过去的成就，F选项中“achieved something remarkable”对应标题中“Past Achievements”。故F选项“记住你取得显著成就的时刻”符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 根据上文When you are in the company of good people, they will always encourage you to be better.(当你和优秀的人在一起时，他们总是鼓励你变得更好。)”可知，上文提到和优秀的人在一起，他们总是鼓励你变得更好，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明优秀的人的其他作用：帮助你从消极和紧张的情况中恢复过来。故G选项“他们也会帮助你从消极和紧张的情况中恢复过来”符合语境，故选G。 【20题详解】 根据上文“The journey to empowerment won’t be smooth(赋予权力的旅程不会一帆风顺)”以及下文“Hang in there, give it some time and keep working at it. You can achieve your full potential.(坚持下去，给它一些时间，继续努力。你可以充分发挥你的潜力。)”可知，上文提到赋予权力的旅程不会一帆风顺，下文则提到坚持下去，可推测本句是在说明这条路上的困难。故E选项“你会遇到障碍，一路上感到沮丧”符合语境，故选E。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Superbike Championship (WSBK) in Portugal saw a Chinese brand Zhangxue Motor defeat European and Japanese giants to claim the title. This victory marked a major breakthrough and proved Chinese manufacturing could ____21____ international competition. The founder Zhang Xue has a background as ____22____ as his machines. Born in a poor Hunan village, he dropped out at 14 to work as a mechanic. While others studied, he fixed engines and dreamed of racing. His ____23____ for motorcycles ran so deep that at 19, he chased a TV crew miles in the rain to show his skills. This act of ____24____ won him a chance in a professional racing team. In 2024, Zhang set up his company in Chongqing. Unlike others assembling imported parts, he insisted on ____25____ core technologies. He ____26____ all his savings into R&D to develop engines on his own. “Without tech independence, we will always be ____27____ to foreign brands,” he said firmly. The WSBK victory became the best ____28____ of his belief. Despite overnight fame, Zhang stayed ____29____. He made a strict rule: top-speed bikes cannot be ____30____ to inexperienced riders within one year. His journey tells us the power of ____31____. With passion and ____32____, ordinary people can achieve greatness. Today, Zhang stands as a symbol of ____33____. His story inspires young people to ____34____ their dreams bravely. More than a businessman, he is a lasting ____35____ of Chinese innovation. 21. A. look forward to B. stand up to C. come up with D. take care of 22. A. modern B. wealthy C. humble D. complex 23. A. fear B. passion C. doubt D. habit 24. A. desperation B. caution C. hesitation D. calmness 25. A. copying B. developing C. importing D. selling 26. A. poured B. lent C. borrowed D. wasted 27. A. superior B. loyal C. indifferent D. attached 28. A. rejection B. confirmation C. illusion D. exception 29. A. proud B. nervous C. grounded D. silent 30. A. sold B. lent C. returned D. shown 31. A. luck B. wealth C. perseverance D. silence 32. A. speed B. intelligence C. responsibility D. strength 33. A. tradition B. innovation C. mystery D. simplicity 34. A. desert B. seed C. chase D. forget 35. A. critic B. stranger C. victim D. legend 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了张雪从湖南贫困山村辍学务工，凭借对摩托车的狂热与坚持自主研发核心技术，带领中国品牌击败欧美日巨头夺得世界超级摩托车锦标赛冠军，彰显了中国制造的创新实力与个人奋斗的精神力量。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：这场胜利标志着重大突破，证明中国制造能够经得起国际竞争。A. look forward to期待；B. stand up to经得起、抵抗；C. come up with提出；D. take care of照顾。根据上文“Superbike Championship (WSBK) in Portugal saw a Chinese brand Zhangxue Motor defeat European and Japanese giants to claim the title.”可知，击败行业巨头证明了其实力足以经受住国际竞争的考验。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：创始人张雪出身卑微，正如他的机器般低调。A. modern现代的；B. wealthy富有的；C. humble卑微的；D. complex复杂的。根据下文“Born in a poor Hunan village, he dropped out at 14 to work as a mechanic.”可知，他出生贫寒且学历低，背景十分卑微。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：他对摩托车的热爱如此之深，以至于19岁时冒雨追了几英里向摄制组展示技能。A. fear恐惧；B. passion热爱；C. doubt怀疑；D. habit习惯。根据下文“he chased a TV crew miles in the rain to show his skills”可知，他冒着大雨追车是为了展示技术，体现了极度的热爱。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：这种孤注一掷的行为为他赢得了进入职业车队的机会。A. desperation孤注一掷、拼命；B. caution谨慎；C. hesitation犹豫；D. calmness冷静。根据上文“he chased a TV crew miles in the rain to show his skills.”可知，这种不顾一切、近乎疯狂的行为是孤注一掷，体现一种破釜沉舟的决心。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：不同于其他人组装进口零件，他坚持开发核心技术。A. copying复制；B. developing开发；C. importing进口；D. selling销售。根据下文“He ____ all his savings into R&D to develop engines on his own. “Without tech independence, we will always be ____ to foreign brands,” he said firmly.”可知，他坚持自主开发技术，而非单纯组装进口件。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：他将所有积蓄投入到研发中，自主研发发动机。A. poured倾注；B. lent借出；C. borrowed借入；D. wasted浪费。根据下文“all his savings into R&D”可知，他将全部身家都投入到研发中，poured...into为固定搭配，意为“倾注”。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：“没有技术独立，我们将永远依附于外国品牌，”他坚定地说。A. superior优越的；B. loyal忠诚的；C. indifferent冷漠的；D. attached附属的。根据上文“Without tech independence”以及常识可知，没有核心技术就只能依附于外国品牌。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：WSBK的胜利成为对他信念的最好证实。A. rejection拒绝；B. confirmation证实；C. illusion幻觉；D. exception例外。根据上文“This victory marked a major breakthrough and proved Chinese manufacturing could ____ international competition.”可知，夺冠是对他坚持自主研发信念的证实。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管一夜成名，张雪依然脚踏实地。A. proud骄傲的；B. nervous紧张的；C. grounded脚踏实地的；D. silent沉默的。根据下文“He made a strict rule: top-speed bikes cannot be ____ to inexperienced riders within one year.”可知，他没有因胜利而飘然，而是制定了严格的安全规则，脚踏实地。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：顶级赛车一年内不得出售给经验不足的骑手。A. sold出售；B. lent借出；C. returned归还；D. shown展示。根据下文“to inexperienced riders within one year”以及语境可知，为了安全考虑，车辆出售的对象有限制，防止新手因操作不当出事。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的旅程告诉我们坚持不懈的力量。A. luck运气；B. wealth财富；C. perseverance毅力、坚持；D. silence沉默。根据上文“Born in a poor Hunan village, he dropped out at 14 to work as a mechanic. While others studied, he fixed engines and dreamed of racing.”以及语境可知，他从14岁辍学打工到夺冠，体现的核心品质是坚持”。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：凭借激情和责任感，普通人也能成就伟业。A. speed速度；B. intelligence智慧；C. responsibility责任；D. strength力量。根据上文“He made a strict rule: top-speed bikes cannot be ____ to inexperienced riders within one year.”可知，他对严格把控，保证安全，体现了他对消费者和社会的责任感。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：如今，张雪已成为创新的象征。A. tradition传统；B. innovation创新；C. mystery神秘；D. simplicity简单。根据上文“He ____ all his savings into R&D to develop engines on his own. “Without tech independence, we will always be ____ to foreign brands,” he said firmly.”可知，他致力于核心技术，自己开发发动机，所以此处表示他是创新的象征。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：他的故事激励年轻人勇敢追逐梦想。A. desert抛弃；B. seed播种；C. chase追逐；D. forget忘记。根据上文“While others studied, he fixed engines and dreamed of racing.”及“His ____ for motorcycles ran so deep that at 19, he chased a TV crew miles in the rain to show his skills.”可知，他的人生就是不断追逐梦想的过程，所以会激励年轻人追逐梦想。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：不仅仅是个商人，他是中国创新的一个不朽传奇。A. critic批评家；B. stranger陌生人；C. victim受害者；D. legend传奇。根据上文“Superbike Championship (WSBK) in Portugal saw a Chinese brand Zhangxue Motor defeat European and Japanese giants to claim the title.”、“Born in a poor Hunan village, he dropped out at 14 to work as a mechanic.”以及全文内容可知，他从一个穷小子成长为世界冠军，创造了一个活着的传奇。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 An open-source AI agent ____36____ (name) OpenClaw has taken the world by storm. It features a lobster icon, earning it ____37____ nickname “Lobster”. Unlike traditional chatbots, OpenClaw is designed to perform real tasks on a computer — booking flights, writing emails, or even writing code. Since ____38____ (it) first release, thousands of developers have downloaded the software to test in personal projects, ____39____ shared their modifications online with detailed usage tips. The passion ____40____ “Lobsters” continues to grow, with major tech companies launching related products. Local governments have also introduced support ____41____ (policy). Shenzhen’s Longgang District issued the “Ten Lobster Initiatives”, the first systematic policy in China for the OpenClaw ecosystem. However, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology warns that due to OpenClaw’s unclear trust boundary, improper configuration (配置) may lead to information leaks. Such risks can seriously threaten users’ ____42____ (finance) and social apps on digital devices. To stay safe, users are advised ____43____ (run) OpenClaw in a virtual environment before using it on their main system. Despite these concerns, the potential of OpenClaw cannot be ignored. OpenClaw is not just a tool but a glimpse into a future ____44____ anyone can turn ideas into actions by typing a single sentence. As one excited user put it, “I ____45____ (wait) for something like this for years.” 【答案】36. named 37. the 38. its 39. and 40. for 41. policies 42. financial 43. to run 44. where 45. have been waiting 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍爆款AI工具OpenClaw的功能、应用热度与各界扶持举措，同时指出其信息泄露隐患，并给出安全使用建议，肯定其未来发展潜力。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一款名为“OpenClaw”的开源人工智能程序风靡全球。此处name与agent构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它上面有一个龙虾的图案，因此得了个“龙虾”这个绰号。此处特指外号“Lobster”，用定冠词。 【38题详解】 考查代词。句意：自首次发布以来，已有数千名开发者下载了该软件，并将其用于个人项目中的测试，同时还在网上分享了他们的修改内容，并附上了详细的使用说明。修饰名词release用形容词性物主代词its。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：自首次发布以来，已有数千名开发者下载了该软件，并将其用于个人项目中的测试，同时还在网上分享了他们的修改内容，并附上了详细的使用说明。此处连接并列谓语have downloaded与(have) shared用连词and。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：人们对“龙虾”产品的热情持续高涨，众多大型科技公司也纷纷推出了相关产品。短语passion for表示“对……的热爱”。 【41题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：地方政府也出台了相应的支持政策。此处policy数量大于一用复数形式。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：此类风险可能会严重威胁到用户在数字设备上使用的金融及社交应用程序。修饰名词apps用形容词financial，作定语。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了确保安全，建议用户在将 OpenClaw 应用到其主系统之前，先在虚拟环境中进行测试运行。短语advise sb. to do sth.表示“建议某人做某事”。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：OpenClaw不仅仅是一种工具，它还预示着一个未来景象：任何人在敲下一句话后就能将想法转化为实际行动。定语从句修饰先行词future，关系词在从句作地点状语，故用关系副词where。 【45题详解】 考查时态。句意：正如一位兴奋的用户所说：“我等这一天已经等了多年了。”根据后文for years可知表示过去的动作持续到现在，用现在完成进行时，主语为I，助动词用have。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是学生会主席李华。2026年是我国航天事业创建70周年，为响应国家航天（aerospace）强国建设号召，学生会将举办以太空探索为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一则通知， 内容包括：1．演讲内容要求； 2．其他相关安排。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 【答案】Notice An English speech contest on space exploration is to be organized by the Student Union. Designed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China’s space program and support the national aerospace power strategy, the contest encourages participants to address topics such as the value of space exploration, China’s major achievements, and future challenges. Each speech is limited to 6 minutes and delivered in English. Scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this Saturday in the school lecture hall, the contest welcomes participants to sign up at the Student Union office before Thursday. All students are encouraged to take part. The Student Union 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇通知，由学生会主席李华撰写，目的是告知同学们为响应国家航天强国建设号召，学生会将举办以太空探索为主题的英语演讲比赛，并说明演讲内容要求及其他相关安排。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 旨在：(be) designed to → (be) intended to 鼓励：encourage → inspire 限制：limit → restrict 成就：achievement → accomplishment 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：An English speech contest on space exploration is to be organized by the Student Union. 拓展句：An English speech contest, which is of great significance for promoting students’ understanding of space exploration, is to be organized by the Student Union. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Designed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China’s space program and support the national aerospace power strategy, the contest encourages participants to address topics such as the value of space exploration, China’s major achievements, and future challenges.（过去分词短语 “Designed to...” 作状语） 【高分句型2】Scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this Saturday in the school lecture hall, the contest welcomes participants to sign up at the Student Union office before Thursday.（过去分词短语Scheduled for作状语） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给信息续写成一篇完整的短文。 Tina was a high school girl who loved comparing herself with others. She always cared about the latest clothes, expensive phones, and designer bags. Whenever someone showed off a new item, she’d feel jealous and immediately turn to her parents for something better. Having no idea how to deal with it, her parents had no choice but to satisfy her. With what she wanted on, peers would follow her, flattering her from head to toe. Tina smiled, with a barely perceived sense of emptiness. At the beginning of the fall semester, Tina noticed a new face from another class. It’s Rita, who just transferred from a neighboring school. The girl was always alone, with simple clothes and an old schoolbag, but a smile hovered on her lips wherever she went. After school, Rita never got involved in classmates’ discussions about brands or luxuries. Instead, she herself spent most of her time in the classroom, studying or helping classmates with mathematics problems, or in the school library, doing voluntary jobs. One month later, Rita got straight As in a series of comprehensive tests and was awarded “the most popular student” in the school assembly. Her shining smile was brighter than ever, and young boys and girls began to gather around her. One afternoon, Tina walked up to Rita, who was sitting under a tree and reading a book. “Hi, Tina. I’m Tina. What makes you so happy every day? You didn’t even have any friends.” Tina poured out her puzzles. Rita looked up with a familiar smile, “I feel every single day fruitful. I feel happy just because I’m on the way of being the one I want to be. That’s the secret.” Something hit Tina at that very moment. She turned back and headed home, without saying anything, not even goodbye. That night, Tina lay in bed and stared at the ceiling, replaying Rita’s words in her mind and lost in deep thought. 注意： 1. 续写词数总计为100词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The next day, Tina decided to make a change. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Besides self-satisfaction, Tina received plenty of praise and compliments from others. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: The next day, Tina decided to make a change. She stopped asking her parents for expensive things that she actually didn’t need. She even gave away some of her unused designer bags to charity. After class, she no longer dived into discussions as she used to. Instead, she devoted herself to academic subjects in the classroom, sometimes helping others who got stuck. What’s more, she joined Rita, volunteering in the school library, sorting books and assisting younger students. Every small act made her feel a sense of fulfillment she had never experienced before. Besides self-satisfaction, Tina received plenty of praise and compliments from others. Teachers and schoolmates admired her for being so kind and hard-working, let alone her greatly improved grades. Her parents were not only proud of her academic performance, but were also surprised to see her getting rid of unrealistic comparisons. Rita smiled sincerely at her, with her thumb up. Tina was overflowing with happiness, hardly containing her excitement. It was then that she truly understood that real happiness didn’t lie in what could be easily got from owning better items, but in what was earned with great efforts and what was done for others. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，本文以人物成长为线索展开，讲述了原本爱慕虚荣、热衷攀比的女孩Tina，在看到转学生Rita不追求物质、专注学习与助人却收获真正快乐与认可后，内心受到触动，决心做出改变。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天，蒂娜决定做出改变。”可知，第一段可描写Tina具体的改变行为，包括不再索要奢侈品、投身学习、帮助同学、参与志愿活动等，体现她从外在攀比转向内在充实。 ②由第二段首句内容“除了内心的满足感之外，蒂娜还得到了许多来自他人的赞扬和赞美。”可知，第二段可描写老师、同学、父母及Rita对她的认可，以及Tina的感悟。 2. 续写线索：停止索要奢侈品、捐赠闲置物品——专注学习、帮助同学——参与图书馆志愿工作——获得内心满足感——收获他人赞扬与认可——领悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①停止：stop/cease ②捐赠：give away/donate ③欣赏：admire/appreciate 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprised/astonished ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】She stopped asking her parents for expensive things that she actually didn’t need. (运用了由关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】It was then that she truly understood that real happiness didn’t lie in what could be easily got from owning better items, but in what was earned with great efforts and what was done for others. (运用了强调句型、that引导的宾语从句以及what引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What is the woman probably doing? A. Meeting a star. B. Queuing for a ticket. C. Waiting for Tom Cruise. 2. Where is the woman’s towel? A. In the bedroom. B. In the bathroom. C. In the laundry room. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. Buying a car. B. Going for a drive. C. Searching for gas stations. 4. What is across from the new clothing store? A. A bank. B. A cinema. C. A bookstore. 5. Why is the woman talking to the man? A. To invite him to dinner. B. To ask for directions. C. To order takeout. 第二节（共15小题；每小题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. How did the man’s manager contact him this morning? A. By email. B. By phone. C. By social media. 7. What does the man wish for? A. A new job. B. A simpler life. C. A modern phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did Cathy initially struggle with at university? A. Academic pressure. B. Homesickness. C. Social fear. 9. What does Cathy major in at university? A. History. B. English. C. International relations. 10. What does the man want to be? A. A teacher. B. A translator. C. A historian. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers? A. They’re on a hill. B. They’re in a forest. C. They’re by a lake. 12. How will the speakers get to the camp along the road? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By boat. 13. What time of day is it? A. Early morning. B. Late afternoon. C. Midnight. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How many job offers has the man received? A. 2. B. 3. C. 10 15. What does the woman suggest the man do about The Creator’s job offer? A. Ask for better benefits. B. Negotiate for more pay. C. Decline it immediately. 16. Who could the woman be? A. The man’s mother. B. The man’s teacher. C. The man’s former colleague. 17. What does the woman think of the man’s field? A. It is in great demand. B. It requires experience. C. It is highly competitive. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the last stop of the tour? A. Museum Island. B. The Berlin Wall. C. The TV Tower. 19. When will the tour probably begin? A. At about 9:00 a.m. B. At about 10:00 a.m. C. At about 11:00 a.m. 20. What does the speaker remind the Green family to do? A. Ride on the right. B. Watch out for cars turning left. C. Be aware of lunchtime arrangements. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Humans are born explorers and adventurers. We have this “desire” to explore new places and to go beyond. We have already climbed the highest mountain, explored the vastness of the Antarctica and the emptiness of Sahara. We have also reached outer space, stepped on the surface of our neighbour, the moon, and one day might even explore the vastness of our universe. There seems to be no end to humanity’s appetite for exploring our surroundings and the unknown. However, there are still some places on Earth that have not yet been reached or fully explored. And these places are some of the most isolated and mysterious places on this planet. Mariana Trench, Pacific Ocean Located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world’s oceans. The trench measures around 2,550 km long and 70 km wide on average, and reaches a depth of over 10,994 metres at one small part known as the Challenger Deep. The Mariana Trench is considered one of the least explored parts of the world due to its extreme depth. At this depth, the water pressure can be very dangerous. Still, life can be found in this part of the ocean. Previous expeditions to the trench have revealed a number of organisms and sea creatures, living in the deep sea. Vale do Javari, Brazil With an area of about 85,444. 82 km², Vale do Javari is one of the largest indigenous territories in Brazil. The rainforest was named after the vast Javari River, which is the most important river system in the region. It is one of the most isolated places on Earth and also one of the hardest places to reach. The isolation of this remote place is largely due to the thick forest and extreme geographic location. In spite of its isolation, the tropical rainforest is home to a great number of indigenous people or Indian tribes. Those tribes, believed to be as many as 200 to 3,300 people, were first discovered through satellite images of the vast rainforest. Entering the region is prohibited by Brazilian law and the Vale do Javari is especially well-protected from outsiders and explorers by a local organisation dedicated to maintaining its rich biodiversity and protecting the forest from exploitation. Tsingy de Bemaraha Located near the western coast of Madagascar, the Tsingy de Bemaraha has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 to protect its unique geography and preserve the mangrove forests. The place is also home to huge numbers of animals and even new species. Some of the biggest attractions in this protected reserve are the incredibly needle-shaped limestone formations. However, those formations pose great dangers to explorers. In fact, the word “Tsingy” is derived from a local word, which means “the place where one cannot walk barefoot.” The limestone formations are terribly sharp and can easily cut through flesh with deadly effect, which makes exploring them extremely difficult and dangerous. Access to this nature reserve is limited, although tourists can reach the area either by road or plane. 1. Why is the Mariana Trench considered one of the least explored places on Earth? A. It is located too far from any continent. B. Its width makes it impossible to map accurately. C. It lacks any signs of life or scientific value. D. Its extreme depth leads to dangerous water pressure. 2. Based on the description of Vale do Javari, which of the following can be inferred about its indigenous tribes? A. They actively engage with modern society through trade. B. Their existence was confirmed through technological means. C. They rely on the Javari River for transportation to cities. D. Their population is precisely documented by Brazilian authorities. 3. What can be concluded about the Tsingy de Bemaraha from the local meaning of “Tsingy”? A. It is a popular tourist destination for hiking enthusiasts. B. The area is primarily covered by mangrove forests. C. Its limestone formations are exceptionally sharp and hazardous. D. Visitors must remove their shoes to enter the reserve. B At first glance, the two photos look like exact copies: a young cyclist beneath the glaciers near the Everest Base Camp, with his bike on his shoulder, face fixed in determination. The same spot, same light, same shadows. Yet they were taken 40 years apart. The first photo shows Perce Hughes, a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe, through Asia and eventually to Sydney. In the second, William, Perce Hughes’ son, recreated his father’s pose almost four decades later. “I was raised on my dad’s stories,” William told Cyclists Circle, “and the adventure was always calling to me.” And so, in September 2024, also at the age of 22, he carried out a plan of pedaling from the English town of Chatsworth on a 25,000-kilometer, 19-month ride to Sydney. Finding the right bicycle wasn’t easy. William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode, and finally got it for £600. Then there was the task of pinpointing where his dad’s photos were taken. He dived into records, mapping out every documented route. And for the trickier locations, he turned to AI for help. “It wasn’t always smooth, but I kept trying.” The result? A striking set of images — the same places, the same poses, sometimes even the same faces. One photo shows Perce Hughes with a young boy and his parents. William tracked down the location and, although the parents had passed away, he was able to meet and pose with the man the young boy had become. But the recreated moment that moved him the most was the Everest shot — bike on his back, glacier in the background. “Every time I stood on the exact spot where he would have stood, I felt a deeper connection to Dad. The only thing dividing us was time. I’ve heard stories from my dad my entire life, and now I’m there in the places where those stories took place. It’s very, very special.” 4. What do we know from the two photos? A. They record the growth of a man. B. They were shot four decades apart. C. They display the power of nature. D. They were taken by the same person. 5. Why did William come up with the plan? A. To challenge his own limits. B. To recall his childhood. C. To relive his father’s adventure. D. To photograph the journey. 6. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Images of different locations. B. Worries before the adventure. C. Memories preserved in photos. D. Preparations made for the journey. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Documentary of the Everest. B. Recreated Photos Across Time. C. Great Challenges in a Journey. D. The Fun of Long-distance Cycling. C Human-elephant conflict is a growing issue in several areas. In Kenya, where the population and demand for resources is growing, human-inhabited areas are increasingly overlapping with elephant’s ranges. Combined with the recovery of some elephant populations, this is leading to greater chance of conflict between humans and these giants. “Expansion of agricultural land, logging, urbanization, and shrinking and fragmentation (破碎化) of elephant habitats are forcing elephants to enter human settlements in search of food and water,” says Greta Francesca Iori, an advisor on elephant conservation and human-elephant conflict. “Wherever there are elephants, there are instances and information coming through of human-elephant conflict.” In the early 2000s, Fritz Vollrath, an ecologist, and Iain Douglas-Hamilton, founder of Save The Elephants, heard a folklore story from Kenyan pastoralists about how trees in certain areas were not damaged by elephants because they had beehives in them. Inspired by the tale, they began working with Lucy King, co-existence director at Save the Elephants, to investigate scientifically whether bees could really scare the elephants. “They concluded elephants not only stay away from trees containing beehives of wild African honeybees, but also rumble (低吼声) to each other to tell each other to stay away.” King says. King designed a fence made of beehives. The fence goes all around a farm, with hives placed every 10 meters between two posts. “For one acre of farmland, you need 24 beehives,” King says. “However, every other one is a dummy beehive — a fake made of just a yellow piece of plywood that gives the elephants the illusion that there are more beehives than there really are. As an elephant approaches in the dark, they don’t know which one is real and which one is fake. So it’s an illusion. And it seems to work.” “I think it’s creative. You’ve got this natural mechanism by which you can deter these animals from approaching farms,” says Shannon, a wildlife ecologist. “Still, the study also revealed some of the weaknesses of the tool. For example, the bee populations plummeted (暴跌) during drought years due to a lack of flowering plants. The fences managed to deter only around 73% of the passing elephants.” For now, the beehive fences are helping communities. People also believe they need to co-exist with elephants. 8. What leads to human-elephant conflict? A. Elephant habitat loss. B. More elephant ranges. C. Less human population. D. Better living conditions. 9. Why are dummy beehives used in the fence? A. To attract more bees to the farm. B. To make the fence look more beautiful. C. To reduce the cost of building the fence. D. To create a false appearance of more beehives. 10. What can we learn about the beehive fence from the text? A. It works better at night than during the day. B. It is a perfect solution to human-elephant conflict. C. Its effectiveness is affected by weather conditions. D. It can deter all elephants from approaching farms. 11. What did Shannon think of the beehive fences? A. Promising but clumsy. B. Controversial and risky. C. Innovative yet imperfect. D. Expensive yet effective. D One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted say. But working long hours doesn’t drive better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time? In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing. That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails, and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off. By rejecting the myth that business equals worth, we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and finding balance. Let’s redefine what it means to be productive — and start valuing rest as much as effort. 12. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By quoting famous people. B. By presenting statistical data. C. By comparing different opinions. D. By introducing personal experience. 13. Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status? A. Our status can be attributed to our social mobility. B. We hold the belief that hard work leads to success. C. Our own opportunity for success never comes easily. D. We find few people of high status have time for leisure. 14. What does the underlined phrase “knee-deep in” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Bored with. B. Worried about. C. Fully involved in. D. Very interested in. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To advise employees on how to achieve work-life balance. B. To share his personal experience of overcoming a bad habit. C. To introduce a study on people’s attitude towards busyness. D. To argue against the culture of equating busyness with worth. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Path To Empowerment: Strategies To Overcome Self-Doubt There are some people out there that mistake self-doubt for something else. Self-doubt is when you are unsure about one or more aspects of yourself. ____16____ It limits potential and kills your confidence levels. Here are some strategies that you can use to overcome self-doubt. Never Compare Yourself With Others Comparing yourself is an unhealthy act, and it falls under self-sabotage. Why would you compare yourself with a family member, a friend, or even your colleague when each of your lives is different? You should focus on yourself and only your achievements. ____17____ Reflect Back To Your Past Achievements ____18____ Self-reflection is one of the best tools to remove self-doubt. It makes you remember that you once achieved something great, and it makes you believe that you can achieve that level of success again through concentrated efforts. Never live in the past but learn to strive in the present! Always Be In The Company Of Supportive People “You are known by the company you keep”, is one of the best sayings to explain this strategy. We should be surrounded by people that support and love us, not people that constantly make us doubt ourselves. Being around negative people is very bad for our mental health. When you are in the company of good people, they will always encourage you to be better. ____19____ By embracing these strategies, you can gradually build confidence and overcome self-doubt. The journey to empowerment won’t be smooth, ____20____ Hang in there, give it some time and keep working at it. You can achieve your full potential. A. Self-doubt isn’t something you are born with. B. Living with self-doubt can be very damaging. C. Always cherish past memories while working for the future. D. This will allow you to fulfill your goals without any worries. E. You’ll encounter obstacles and feel disheartened along the way. F. Remember the time when you achieved something remarkable. G. They will also help you recover from negative and stressful situations. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Superbike Championship (WSBK) in Portugal saw a Chinese brand Zhangxue Motor defeat European and Japanese giants to claim the title. This victory marked a major breakthrough and proved Chinese manufacturing could ____21____ international competition. The founder Zhang Xue has a background as ____22____ as his machines. Born in a poor Hunan village, he dropped out at 14 to work as a mechanic. While others studied, he fixed engines and dreamed of racing. His ____23____ for motorcycles ran so deep that at 19, he chased a TV crew miles in the rain to show his skills. This act of ____24____ won him a chance in a professional racing team. In 2024, Zhang set up his company in Chongqing. Unlike others assembling imported parts, he insisted on ____25____ core technologies. He ____26____ all his savings into R&D to develop engines on his own. “Without tech independence, we will always be ____27____ to foreign brands,” he said firmly. The WSBK victory became the best ____28____ of his belief. Despite overnight fame, Zhang stayed ____29____. He made a strict rule: top-speed bikes cannot be ____30____ to inexperienced riders within one year. His journey tells us the power of ____31____. With passion and ____32____, ordinary people can achieve greatness. Today, Zhang stands as a symbol of ____33____. His story inspires young people to ____34____ their dreams bravely. More than a businessman, he is a lasting ____35____ of Chinese innovation. 21. A. look forward to B. stand up to C. come up with D. take care of 22. A. modern B. wealthy C. humble D. complex 23. A. fear B. passion C. doubt D. habit 24. A. desperation B. caution C. hesitation D. calmness 25. A. copying B. developing C. importing D. selling 26. A. poured B. lent C. borrowed D. wasted 27. A. superior B. loyal C. indifferent D. attached 28. A. rejection B. confirmation C. illusion D. exception 29. A. proud B. nervous C. grounded D. silent 30. A. sold B. lent C. returned D. shown 31. A. luck B. wealth C. perseverance D. silence 32. A. speed B. intelligence C. responsibility D. strength 33. A. tradition B. innovation C. mystery D. simplicity 34. A. desert B. seed C. chase D. forget 35. A. critic B. stranger C. victim D. legend 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 An open-source AI agent ____36____ (name) OpenClaw has taken the world by storm. It features a lobster icon, earning it ____37____ nickname “Lobster”. Unlike traditional chatbots, OpenClaw is designed to perform real tasks on a computer — booking flights, writing emails, or even writing code. Since ____38____ (it) first release, thousands of developers have downloaded the software to test in personal projects, ____39____ shared their modifications online with detailed usage tips. The passion ____40____ “Lobsters” continues to grow, with major tech companies launching related products. Local governments have also introduced support ____41____ (policy). Shenzhen’s Longgang District issued the “Ten Lobster Initiatives”, the first systematic policy in China for the OpenClaw ecosystem. However, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology warns that due to OpenClaw’s unclear trust boundary, improper configuration (配置) may lead to information leaks. Such risks can seriously threaten users’ ____42____ (finance) and social apps on digital devices. To stay safe, users are advised ____43____ (run) OpenClaw in a virtual environment before using it on their main system. Despite these concerns, the potential of OpenClaw cannot be ignored. OpenClaw is not just a tool but a glimpse into a future ____44____ anyone can turn ideas into actions by typing a single sentence. As one excited user put it, “I ____45____ (wait) for something like this for years.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是学生会主席李华。2026年是我国航天事业创建70周年，为响应国家航天（aerospace）强国建设号召，学生会将举办以太空探索为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一则通知， 内容包括：1．演讲内容要求； 2．其他相关安排。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给信息续写成一篇完整的短文。 Tina was a high school girl who loved comparing herself with others. She always cared about the latest clothes, expensive phones, and designer bags. Whenever someone showed off a new item, she’d feel jealous and immediately turn to her parents for something better. Having no idea how to deal with it, her parents had no choice but to satisfy her. With what she wanted on, peers would follow her, flattering her from head to toe. Tina smiled, with a barely perceived sense of emptiness. At the beginning of the fall semester, Tina noticed a new face from another class. It’s Rita, who just transferred from a neighboring school. The girl was always alone, with simple clothes and an old schoolbag, but a smile hovered on her lips wherever she went. After school, Rita never got involved in classmates’ discussions about brands or luxuries. Instead, she herself spent most of her time in the classroom, studying or helping classmates with mathematics problems, or in the school library, doing voluntary jobs. One month later, Rita got straight As in a series of comprehensive tests and was awarded “the most popular student” in the school assembly. Her shining smile was brighter than ever, and young boys and girls began to gather around her. One afternoon, Tina walked up to Rita, who was sitting under a tree and reading a book. “Hi, Tina. I’m Tina. What makes you so happy every day? You didn’t even have any friends.” Tina poured out her puzzles. Rita looked up with a familiar smile, “I feel every single day fruitful. I feel happy just because I’m on the way of being the one I want to be. That’s the secret.” Something hit Tina at that very moment. She turned back and headed home, without saying anything, not even goodbye. That night, Tina lay in bed and stared at the ceiling, replaying Rita’s words in her mind and lost in deep thought. 注意： 1. 续写词数总计为100词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The next day, Tina decided to make a change. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Besides self-satisfaction, Tina received plenty of praise and compliments from others. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $