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云南省楚雄第一中学2025-2026学年春季学期期中考 高二年级英语试卷 试卷分值：150分 考试时间：120分钟 使用时间：2026年5月 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如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is Tina going to do tomorrow? A. Watch TV. B. Meet her teacher. C. Hand in her homework. 2. What will Mary do in the competition? A. Work as a hostess. B. Play the piano. C. Sing along with Jane. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a school. C. In a hospital. 4. What is the problem with the curtains? A. They are not thick. B. They can’t be opened. C. They don’t fit the window. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. Weekend plans. C. The busy work. 第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What was the speakers’ original plan for the evening? A. Eating out. B. Buying some candles. C. Having dinner at home. 7. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Pleased. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why did Eric leave the classroom ahead of time this morning? A. He misread the time. B. He found the test quite easy. C. He missed the writing part. 9. What can we say about Eric? A. He’s modest. B. He’s proud. C. He’s selfless. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What problem does Jessie have? A. She has a difficult client. B. She can’t get through to her manager. C. She is unable to find important data. 11. When will David probably come back home? A. At 8:15 a.m. B. At 8:45 a.m. C. At 9:15 a.m. 12. What do we know about David and Jessie? A. They’re family. B. They’re colleagues. C. They’re neighbors. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. How many children does the woman have? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 14. What is the probable relationship between Steven and the woman? A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 15. What did the woman do on Newport Beach? A. She sailed. B. She read. C. She swam. 16. Which place does the woman recommend most? A. The Universal Studio. B. Newport Beach. C. Southern California beach. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Scientists. C. Students. 18. What percentage of people are likely to be short-sighted by 2050? A. 25%. B. 40%. C. 50%. 19. What is the key factor in nearsightedness according to some scientists? A. Gene. B. Lifestyle. C. Wrong glasses. 20. What will the speaker talk about next? A. How to conduct a survey. B. How to find out nearsightedness early. C. How to prevent nearsightedness. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A Celebrating with Clear Sky Fireworks, long used in celebrations, could commit lasting damage to the delicate environment. Good news — celebrations are getting a high-tech, eco-friendly makeover! Forget loud bangs and smoky skies. Check out these awesome new ways to light up the night! Drone Shows — Like a Sci-Fi movie Drone shows generate zero pollution, and they are controlled by precise GPS and intelligent programming, which avoid the fire danger and accidental burns. Drones are reusable, making the shows more cost-effective in the long run compared to one-time fireworks displays. Digital Fireworks — Just press play At the Hangzhou Asian Games, AR was used to create stunning 3D fireworks. Audiences at the site can still experience the fireworks atmosphere through a huge screen that is 185 meters wide and 15 meters high. At home, your phone screen might just become the best seat through the live broadcast. Silent Fireworks — Keep it calm & bright Quiet household fireworks for birthdays, weddings and housewarmings deliver lively light shows without the scary BOOM. They get rid of the big noise so that kids, pets, and everyone can enjoy the sparkle without the panic. It’s a colorful win for fun and kindness. Eco Balloons — Fireworks alternatives Shuyang balloons are made of a special material that breaks down naturally. They can float gracefully, sparkle brightly and burst cheerfully in the grand ceremony. Notably, 80,000 of these eco-friendly balloons were released at the Tiananmen Square, which was very impressive. Celebrations are evolving — brighter, smarter, and kinder to Earth. Next time you look up at the sky, imagine a show that dazzles without damage. The future of fun is green and gorgeous! 1. Why are these new celebration ways recommended according to the text? A. To avoid ecological damage. B. To express artists’ inspiration. C. To create high-tech experiences. D. To enhance festival atmosphere. 2. Why are drone shows more cost-effective than traditional fireworks in the long run? A. They are reusable. B. They cause no noise. C. They use GPS control. D. They have a lower risk of fire. 3. Which of the following is the most suitable for family events celebration? A. Drone shows. B. Silent fireworks. C. 3D digital fireworks. D. Shuyang balloons. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了四种高科技、环保的新型庆祝方式，以替代传统烟花，减少对环境的破坏。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Fireworks, long used in celebrations, could commit lasting damage to the delicate environment. Good news — celebrations are getting a high-tech, eco-friendly makeover! (长期用于庆祝活动的烟花会对脆弱的环境造成持久破坏。好消息是，庆祝活动正在进行高科技、环保的改造)”可知，推荐这些新庆祝方式的原因是为了避免生态破坏。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Drone Shows — Like a Sci-Fi movie部分“Drones are reusable, making the shows more cost-effective in the long run compared to one-time fireworks displays. (无人机可以重复使用，与一次性的烟花表演相比，从长远来看无人机表演更具成本效益)”可知，无人机表演更具成本效益的原因是它们可以重复使用。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Silent Fireworks — Keep it calm & bright部分“Quiet household fireworks for birthdays, weddings and housewarmings deliver lively light shows without the scary BOOM. They get rid of the big noise so that kids, pets, and everyone can enjoy the sparkle without the panic. (用于生日、婚礼和乔迁的静音家庭烟花能呈现生动的灯光秀，却没有可怕的爆炸声。它们消除了巨大的噪音，让孩子、宠物和所有人都能安心欣赏璀璨的光芒)”可知，静音烟花最适合家庭活动庆祝。故选B项。 B I have always felt a deep pull to travel solo, to let my adventurous spirit lead the way. That longing lingered for years, but life got in the way. Family, work, responsibilities — they quietened the voice until it became barely a whisper. Then, I turned 60, and the voice grew louder; but I worried it was too late, that I’d missed my chance. Around then, I started working with Jack, a counselling client with the same restless energy. He wanted to quit his job to see the world, and talking with him felt like speaking to a mirror, forcing me to confront my fear of leaving my safe, comfortable life. It wasn’t until Jack announced he was ready to build a better-fitting life that I felt inspired to take the leap, planning a solo trip along Australia’s western coast. The real test came when I booked my flights and accommodation. Part of me secretly hoped the payment might fail, giving me time to reconsider. But as a counsellor, I’ve seen too many cling to familiar routines long after they stop serving them. As my booking went through, I knew that stepping into uncertainty, at any age, opens the door to growth, confidence, and joy. It’s not easy, but every step brings greater reward. My family’s encouragement made this easier. My steady husband hugged me and said, “You’ll regret it if you don’t go.” My adult children were thrilled and called me courageous. Of course, fear naturally holds us back, but facing it is the first step to real breakthroughs. Courage is less about conquering fear, more about trusting yourself amid uncertainty. Writing this from the airport, about to board my flight to Australia, I know fortune favors the brave. It may not be easy to overcome the fear of solo travel, but it’s better to live boldly than to let dreams fade without giving it a go. 4. Which of the following statements about the author is true? A. She started her career as a counsellor after meeting her client Jack. B. She believed age is an unbreakable barrier for exploring the world. C. She finally gave up the trip because her payment failed to go through. D. She put her personal dream aside for years because of family and work. 5. What directly inspired the author to plan her solo trip? A. Her failed flight booking. B. Her client Jack’s decision. C. Her 60th birthday reflection. D. Her family’s encouragement. 6. Why did the author secretly hope her flight payment would fail? A. She was unwilling to go on the solo trip. B. She needed more time to reconsider the route. C. She doubted her ability to handle the trip alone. D. She was not fully ready to leave her comfort zone. 7. What does the author want to convey in the passage? A. Fortune comes to those acting without fear. B. Bravery conquers the fear that accompanies uncertainty. C. Courage involves acting even when you want to hold back. D. Boldness relies on encouragement from family members. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述作者多年来因家庭和工作搁置独自旅行的梦想，60岁时受咨询客户杰克决定改变生活的启发，克服对未知的恐惧，勇敢踏上独自前往澳大利亚西海岸旅行的征程，感悟勇气的真谛。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“I have always felt a deep pull to travel solo, to let my adventurous spirit lead the way. That longing lingered for years, but life got in the way. Family, work, responsibilities — they quietened the voice until it became barely a whisper.(我一直有一种强烈的独自旅行的冲动，让我的冒险精神引领前行。这种渴望萦绕多年，但生活阻碍了我。家庭、工作、责任——它们让这种渴望的声音逐渐减弱，直至几近无声)”可知，作者因家庭和工作，将个人梦想搁置多年。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It wasn’t until Jack announced he was ready to build a better-fitting life that I felt inspired to take the leap, planning a solo trip along Australia’s western coast.(直到杰克宣布他准备打造更适合自己的生活，我才受到鼓舞，决定迈出这一步，计划独自沿着澳大利亚西海岸旅行)”可知，是客户杰克的决定直接激励作者计划独自旅行。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The real test came when I booked my flights and accommodation. Part of me secretly hoped the payment might fail, giving me time to reconsider. But as a counsellor, I’ve seen too many cling to familiar routines long after they stop serving them.(真正的考验在我预订航班和住宿时来临。我内心有一部分暗暗希望支付可能会失败，这样我就有时间重新考虑。但作为一名咨询师，我见过太多人在熟悉的生活模式不再适合自己后，仍长久地执着于它)”可知，作者暗暗希望支付失败，是因为她还没有完全准备好离开自己的舒适区。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Of course, fear naturally holds us back, but facing it is the first step to real breakthroughs. Courage is less about conquering fear, more about trusting yourself amid uncertainty.(当然，恐惧自然会阻碍我们，但面对它是真正突破的第一步。勇气不在于战胜恐惧，而更多地在于在不确定性中相信自己)”以及全文作者克服恐惧踏上旅程的经历可知，作者想传达的是即使想退缩，也要鼓起勇气行动。 C Artificial intelligence is contributing to significant advances in many academic and technical fields. Although the application of AI tools can benefit science and society, it also creates risks. AI slop — low-quality, inaccurate content from Generative AI like ChatGPT — floods scientific literature with false data and misleading reasoning. AI review tools favour such slop. After ChatGPT’s 2022 release, scientists lacking oversight submit error-ridden papers. AI slop also appears in paper mills (工厂) — companies mass-producing papers; in 2022 alone, 416 mill-produced articles were withdrawn. Though fake (伪造的) research existed before Generative AI, this new technology has facilitated its expansion, driving a transition from individual bad actors to illegal businesses. Unfortunately, professional journals continue to publish AI slop. This problem arises partially from novel challenges specific to Generative AI, such as the difficulties involved in detecting AI slop; the complexities in enforcing policies that require disclosure (公开) of AI assistance; and the increase in submissions arising from AI assistance. The AI slop trend also results from long-standing failures in the review system. Even before Generative AI, overstretched volunteer reviewers and editors lacked the time and resources to ensure high standards, allowing many low-quality papers to pass. AI-generated and AI-assisted papers are pushing an already overstressed system to the breaking point. Even the very citations that provide continuity and prior evidence in scientific papers are being undermined by Generative AI. Librarians have reported increasing requests for access to AI-generated citations that do not exist. Many such citations have already entered the academic literature, contributing to the reduction of trust in science. When researchers cite such slop, they pollute the academic world with unreliable or biased analyses, damaging confidence in the entire scientific ecosystem. What can we do to contain the AI slop in scientific research? Researchers who use AI to conduct literature searches should carefully check references for reliability. AI developers and companies bear some responsibility for ensuring that these tools are trained on high-quality research papers and data. For example, scientific institutions can pressure developers to fine-tune their AI models using the most reliable sources and to openly share the results of their safety and accuracy tests with users. This is just the beginning of a long journey. 8. How does the new technology lead to the expansion of fake research? A. It transforms illegal businesses. B. It saves struggling paper mills. C. It eliminates misleading reasoning. D. It boosts the production of false papers. 9. What can we learn about the academic review system? A. It is overburdened. B. It is underestimated. C. It is rich in resources. D. It is efficient in checks. 10. What does the underlined word “undermined” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Inspected. B. Ignored. C. Weakened. D. Mixed. 11. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. AI slop should be tackled collectively. B. AI companies should be fined severely. C. AI tools can be trained on various data. D. AI developers are the root cause of AI slop. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了人工智能催生大量劣质科研内容，泛滥的虚假论文与不实引文破坏学术诚信。原有审稿体系不堪重负，需研究者、企业与机构多方合力，共同整治该问题。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Though fake (伪造的) research existed before Generative AI, this new technology has facilitated its expansion, driving a transition from individual bad actors to illegal businesses.(尽管在生成式人工智能出现之前就已经存在伪造的研究，但这项新技术却推动了其规模的扩大，使这种行为从个别不良分子发展成为非法企业)”可知，这种新技术会促使伪造文件的产量增加。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Even before Generative AI, overstretched volunteer reviewers and editors lacked the time and resources to ensure high standards, allowing many low-quality papers to pass. AI-generated and AI-assisted papers are pushing an already overstressed system to the breaking point.(即便在生成式人工智能出现之前，过度劳累的志愿评审员和编辑也缺乏时间和资源来确保高标准，从而导致许多低质量的论文得以通过。而由人工智能生成和辅助撰写的论文正将本已不堪重负的系统推向崩溃的边缘)”可知，学术评审制度负担过重。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“Librarians have reported increasing requests for access to AI-generated citations that do not exist. Many such citations have already entered the academic literature, contributing to the reduction of trust in science. When researchers cite such slop, they pollute the academic world with unreliable or biased analyses, damaging confidence in the entire scientific ecosystem.(图书馆工作人员反映，对于那些并不存在的由人工智能生成的参考文献的访问请求越来越多。许多此类文献已经进入了学术领域，从而导致人们对科学的信任度降低。当研究人员引用这类粗制滥造的内容时，他们会给学术界带来不可靠或有偏见的分析，从而损害整个科学生态系统的信任度)”可知，虚假引用降低学术信任、破坏科研生态，可知AI损害、削弱了引文的价值与可信度，故划线词意思是“削弱”。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Researchers who use AI to conduct literature searches should carefully check references for reliability. AI developers and companies bear some responsibility for ensuring that these tools are trained on high-quality research papers and data. For example, scientific institutions can pressure developers to fine-tune their AI models using the most reliable sources and to openly share the results of their safety and accuracy tests with users. This is just the beginning of a long journey.(使用人工智能进行文献检索的研究人员应当仔细核查参考文献的可靠性。人工智能的开发者和相关企业也需承担一定的责任，确保这些工具是基于高质量的研究论文和数据进行训练的。例如，科研机构可以向开发者施压，要求他们使用最可靠的来源对人工智能模型进行微调，并公开分享其安全性和准确性测试的结果给用户。这只是漫长旅程的开端)”可知，作者在最后一段中意在表达人工智能问题应当共同加以解决。 D At any bus stop or while waiting in line, most people will have their heads down scrolling (滚屏) on their phones. But studies suggest if you resist that urge and let your mind wander instead, there could be some serious benefits. We actually spend nearly half our waking time daydreaming, but it isn’t always pleasant. A study found people even preferred electric shocks to being alone with their thoughts. This explains why we automatically reach for phones during downtime Social psychology professor Erin Westgate compares mindless scrolling to “brain candy” — momentarily pleasurable but lacking in meaning. She adds human achievements largely come from higher-order thinking. So next time you have a few minutes free, put away your phone and let your mind wander. Many people fear boredom, but this fear is often overblown. In a 2022 study, people predicted they would hate 20 minutes alone doing nothing, yet afterward reported greater enjoyment than expected. According to researcher Kou Murayama, the ability to mentally wander — to reflect on past experiences, and consider others’ viewpoints — is a distinctly human capacity that boosts learning and helps understand others. Mind-wandering is also key to problem-solving. People often find solutions better after unfocused thinking than intentional effort alone, especially during routine tasks like driving or showering. Even when people are not actively thinking, their brains remain active in a so-called default mode (默认模式), allowing ideas to connect in new ways. It’s especially helpful for complex problems. Beyond cognitive (认知的) benefits, daydreaming also boosts social and emotional connections. A study found imagining pleasant interactions with loved ones made people feel closer. Social daydreaming allows individuals to practice conversations, reflect on past interactions, and prepare for future social situations. As psychologist Poerio says, our ability to mentally “time travel” helps us better handle the social world. Murayama says he now tries to resist checking his phone during short waits and let his thoughts wander. He finds simply entertaining oneself mentally can be both satisfying and meaningful. 12. Why does Erin Westgate compare mindless scrolling to “brain candy”? A. It does harm to people’s health. B. It helps people to avoid boredom. C. It replaces deep thinking in daily life. D. It brings quick but shallow enjoyment. 13. What is the 2022 study used to demonstrate? A. Phone addiction is avoidable. B. Daydreaming is undervalued. C. Being alone promotes learning. D. Self-reflection defines humans. 14. What does the default mode suggest? A. Unfocused thinking fuels creativity. B. Intentional effort brings new ideas. C. Complex tasks require active minds. D. Routines involve little brain activity. 15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Maintain Focus in the Digital Age B. Discover the Joy of Being Truly Alone C. Unlock the Power of Your Wandering Mind D. Explore Secret Benefits of Social Daydreaming 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了让思想开小差（白日梦）带来的多方面益处。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Social psychology professor Erin Westgate compares mindless scrolling to “brain candy” — momentarily pleasurable but lacking in meaning.(社会心理学教授艾琳・韦斯特盖特将无意义的刷手机行为比作“大脑糖果”—— 能带来片刻愉悦，却毫无深层价值。)”可知，艾琳·韦斯特盖特将无意识的刷手机行为比作“大脑糖果”是因为它带来的是快速但肤浅的享受。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“In a 2022 study, people predicted they would hate 20 minutes alone doing nothing, yet afterward reported greater enjoyment than expected. According to researcher Kou Murayama, the ability to mentally wander — to reflect on past experiences, and consider others’ viewpoints — is a distinctly human capacity that boosts learning and helps understand others.(在2022年的一项研究中，人们预测他们会讨厌20分钟什么都不做的独处，但事后报告的享受程度比预期的要高。根据研究人员村山浩的说法，在精神上漫游的能力——反思过去的经历，考虑他人的观点——是一种明显的人类能力，可以促进学习并帮助理解他人。)”可知，2022年的研究被用来证明白日梦被低估了。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Even when people are not actively thinking, their brains remain active in a so-called default mode (默认模式), allowing ideas to connect in new ways. It’s especially helpful for complex problems.(即使人们没有积极思考，他们的大脑仍然以所谓的默认模式保持活跃，让想法以新的方式连接起来。这对复杂问题特别有帮助。)”可知，默认模式表明不专注的思考激发创造力。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“But studies suggest if you resist that urge and let your mind wander instead, there could be some serious benefits.(但研究表明，如果你抵制这种冲动，让你的思想开小差，可能会有一些严重的好处。)”可知，文章主要讲述了让思想开小差的好处，所以“Unlock the Power of Your Wandering Mind(释放你漫游思想的能量)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选C。 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。 You may have already noticed the nights getting darker, quicker and the days getting shorter, colder and darker. ____16____ However, stress management expert Sam Wones has shared some top tips for staying sharp-minded. ____17____ A 20-minute nap is the best because anything past 30 minutes risks waking up in a deep sleep. Afternoon decline in energy and focus (1-3 p. m., or 7 hours after waking) is normal, a natural feature of circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). Napping is frowned upon in a productivity-driven society, but it’s how we’re hardwired. ____18____ For non-nappers, just be gentle with yourself, take a lunch break, step outside for fresh air or a walk, or focus on less taxing work. Moreover, Wones recommended prioritizing 7.5 hours of nightly sleep. Alack of sleep causes countless health risks beyond brain fog (脑雾). Research found sleeping over 9 hours can have similar harmful effects. He also suggested high-protein meals with slow-release carbs to stabilize energy. ____19____ Dates with butter and salt, for instance, help sustain blood sugar while satisfying a sweet tooth. Dehydration (脱水), even mild, can severely disrupt cognitive function, so try to introduce electrolytes (电解质) and minerals to your daytime water. Screens drain energy too, so it’s important to move away from your screen from time to time. Suggested work-and-rest ratios are 25:5, 50:10, or 90:15. For your breaks, look away from a screen, move your head, eyes, and stretch. ____20____ A. Breaks are a tool, not something to avoid. B. One of the most effective is taking a strategic short nap. C. Blood sugar levels influence focus, attention and output. D. Use it strategically to increase your capacity and productivity. E. Irregular sleep patterns often harm concentration during the day. F. These food choices keep blood sugar stable, preventing energy drops. G. As winter comes, it is hard to keep your energy levels up in the day. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了专家分享的几个在冬日保持精力和头脑清醒的方法。 【16题详解】 上文“You may have already noticed the nights getting darker, quicker and the days getting shorter, colder and darker.(你可能已经注意到夜晚黑得更快，白天变得更短、更冷、更昏暗)”描述了冬季来临的自然现象。空后“However, stress management expert Sam Wones has shared some top tips for staying sharp-minded.(然而，压力管理专家萨姆・沃恩斯分享了一些保持头脑敏锐的顶级技巧)”用转折引出应对方法。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明冬季带来的问题。选项G“As winter comes, it is hard to keep your energy levels up in the day.(随着冬天来临，白天很难保持精力充沛)”承接前文季节变化的描述，指出由此产生的精力问题，与后文的解决建议形成转折对应，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 空后“A 20-minute nap is the best because anything past 30 minutes risks waking up in a deep sleep.(20 分钟的小睡最好，因为超过 30 分钟可能会从深睡眠中醒来)”具体介绍了合理小睡的时长和好处。空处位于段首，应为本段中心句，引出小睡这一方法。选项B“One of the most effective is taking a strategic short nap.(最有效的方法之一是有计划地短暂小睡)”概括本段核心内容，直接引出后文关于小睡的具体说明，符合语境。故选B。 【18题详解】 上文“Napping is frowned upon in a productivity-driven society, but it’s how we’re hardwired.(在效率至上的社会中小睡不被看好，但这是我们天生的生理需求)”说明小睡的合理性。空后“For non-nappers, just be gentle with yourself, take a lunch break, step outside for fresh air or a walk, or focus on less taxing work.(对于不午睡的人来说，别为难自己，午休时出去透透气、散散步，或者做些不费脑力的工作就好)”转向不午睡人群的建议。空处承接上文，进一步说明小睡的作用。选项D“Use it strategically to increase your capacity and productivity.(有策略地利用它来提升你的能力和效率)”中的“it”指代前文的“napping”，强调合理小睡的益处，衔接自然，符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 上文“He also suggested high-protein meals with slow-release carbs to stabilize energy.(他还建议食用含缓释碳水化合物的高蛋白食物来稳定精力)”提出饮食方面的建议。空后“Dates with butter and salt, for instance, help sustain blood sugar while satisfying a sweet tooth.(例如，抹了黄油、撒了盐的椰枣，既能满足甜食欲望，又有助于维持血糖稳定)”举例说明具体食物的作用。空处应解释这类饮食的作用原理。选项F“These food choices keep blood sugar stable, preventing energy drops.(这些食物选择能稳定血糖，防止精力下降)”中的“These food choices”指代前文的高蛋白缓释碳水食物，阐明其作用，与后文例子相呼应，符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 上文“Suggested work-and-rest ratios are 25:5, 50:10, or 90:15. For your breaks, look away from a screen, move your head, eyes, and stretch.(建议的工作与休息时间比例为 25:5、50:10 或 90:15。休息时，请将视线从屏幕上移开，活动头部、眼睛并伸展身体)”介绍了劳逸结合的具体方式。空处位于段末，应对休息这一话题进行总结。选项A“Breaks are a tool, not something to avoid.(休息是一种方法，而非需要回避的事)”总结休息的重要性，收束全段内容，符合语境。故选A。 第三部分 语言知识运用(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。 Something magical is happening this summer: a group of high school students from the Golden Connections Club gather at Olive Community Services and learn some new skills — not from videos, but from real grandmas. The concept is quite simple: seniors teach kids ____21____ skills that once filled every household: sewing, ironing, cooking, and more. For Leena Albinali, a high school student and the club’s founder, this isn’t just an activity. It’s a ____22____ to bridge the gap between generations, while giving her peers (同龄人) a chance to ____23____ with elders, twice a week, in a(n) ____24____ way. “There is so much wisdom that lives in our ____25____,” she says. “So when I ____26____ many teens had never learned how to sew on a button or iron a shirt, I saw a (n) ____27____: what if seniors could teach them? And so I recruited (招募) some peers to ____28____ the new group.” Every week involves both a craft and ____29____ session. One day, kids practice stitching (针脚). Another day, they learn how to make apple pies. There is laughter and burnt cookies, ____30____ buttons, spilled flour..., but it’s not about ____31____. It’s about connection — where generations meet to share the ____32____ of creating something with their hands. This activity is part of Olive Community Services’ ongoing ____33____ to reduce senior loneliness. And now they’re also ____34____ youth. As one camper said, “Together, we’re not just ____35____ traditions — we’re creating new ones.” 21. A. life-saving B. decision-making C. interpersonal D. practical 22. A. compromise B. struggle C. right D. mission 23. A. exercise B. connect C. match D. compete 24. A. hands-on B. off-site C. old-fashioned D. self-educated 25. A. seniors B. peers C. families D. teens 26. A. remembered B. assumed C. realized D. admitted 27. A. request B. challenge C. opportunity D. advantage 28. A. join B. assess C. advertise D. train 29. A. sewing B. fitness C. cooking D. designing 30. A. fixed B. misplaced C. decorated D. worn 31. A. creativity B. enthusiasm C. wisdom D. perfection 32. A. joy B. memory C. truth D. burden 33. A. learning B. guidance C. dream D. effort 34. A. entertaining B. empowering C. comforting D. reuniting 35. A. figuring out B. passing down C. reflecting on D. adapting to 【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了高中生向长辈学习实用技能以促进代际交流。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个概念很简单：老年人教孩子们曾经每个家庭都有的实用技能：缝纫、熨烫、烹饪等等。A. life-saving救命的；B. decision-making决策的；C. interpersonal人际关系的；D. practical实用的。根据后文“skills that once filled every household: sewing, ironing, cooking, and more.”可知，缝纫、熨烫、烹饪等都是实用技能。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一项使命，旨在弥合代沟，同时给她的同龄人一个与长辈建立联结的机会，每周两次，以一种亲自动手的方式。A. compromise妥协；B. struggle奋斗；C. right权利；D. mission使命。根据后文“to bridge the gap between generations”可知，Leena Albinali认为这是一项弥合代沟的使命。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. exercise锻炼；B. connect联系，联结；C. match匹配；D. compete竞争。根据后文“with elders”和“It’s about connection”可知，是指年轻人与长辈建立联结。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. hands-on亲自动手的；B. off-site非现场的；C. old-fashioned老式的；D. self-educated自学的。根据后文“where generations meet to share the ______ of creating something with their hands.”可知，代与代之间分享用手创造东西的喜悦，此处指以一种亲自动手的方式。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的长辈身上有太多的智慧。A. seniors长辈；B. peers同龄人；C. families家庭；D. teens青少年。根据上文“seniors teach kids”、“There is so much wisdom that lives in our”可知，前文提到由老人传授技能，因此智慧来自长辈。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以当我意识到很多青少年从来没有学过如何缝纽扣或熨衬衫时，我看到了一个机会：如果老年人能教他们呢？A. remembered记得；B. assumed假设；C. realized意识到；D. admitted承认。根据后文“many teens had never learned how to sew on a button or iron a shirt”可知，很多青少年从来没有学过如何缝纽扣或熨衬衫，这是她意识到的。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. request请求；B. challenge挑战；C. opportunity机会；D. advantage优势。根据后文“what if seniors could teach them?”可知，她想到了解决问题的办法，视为一个好机会。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我招募了一些同龄人加入这个新团体。A. join加入；B. assess评估；C. advertise打广告；D. train训练。根据上文“And so I recruited (招募) some peers”和下文“the new group”可知，招募成员自然是加入社团。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每周都有一次手工艺课和一次烹饪课。A. sewing缝纫；B. fitness健康；C. cooking烹饪；D. designing设计。根据后文“Another day, they learn how to make apple pies.”可知，后文提到做苹果派、烤糊饼干，对应烹饪。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有笑声，有烤焦的饼干，有放错位置的纽扣，有洒出来的面粉……但这不是关于完美。A. fixed修理；B. misplaced放错位置；C. decorated装饰；D. worn磨损。根据上文“There is laughter and burnt cookies”以及后文“buttons, spilled flour”可知，此处描写新手做事手忙脚乱的场景，此处指放错位置的纽扣。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. creativity创造力；B. enthusiasm热情；C. wisdom智慧；D. perfection完美。根据上文“There is laughter and burnt cookies, _____ buttons, spilled flour”各种小失误以及后文强调“connection”可知，活动不追求做得完美，这是关于联系。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是关于联系——代与代之间相遇，分享用手创造东西的喜悦。A. joy喜悦；B. memory记忆；C. truth真相；D. burden负担。根据上文“There is laughter”、“It’s about connection — where generations meet to share the”可知，前文有描述快乐的氛围，此处指分享用手创造东西的喜悦。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这项活动是Olive Community Services为减少老年人孤独感而持续努力的一部分。A. learning学习；B. guidance指导；C. dream梦想；D. effort努力。根据后文“to reduce senior loneliness”可知，这是为减少老年人孤独感而持续努力的一部分。ongoing effort表示“持续的努力”。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在他们也在给年轻人赋能。A. entertaining娱乐；B. empowering赋能；C. comforting安慰；D. reuniting重聚。根据后文“youth”可知，活动让年轻人学到技能、获得成长，属于赋能。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一起，我们不仅仅是在传承传统——我们还在创造新的传统。A. figuring out弄清楚；B. passing down传递，传承；C. reflecting on反思；D. adapting to适应。根据后文“traditions — we’re creating new ones”可知，老人教技能属于传承传统，此处指不仅仅是在传承传统，还在创造新的传统。故选B。 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。 The 2021 list of Best Tourism Villages was released at the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, with Yucun ____36____ (list) among the 44 outstanding villages. Launched in May 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative drew applications from 174 villages worldwide, and the candidates were assessed ____37____ an independent committee against a set of criteria covering cultural and natural heritage, economic sustainability, and other key dimensions. ____38____ (lie) in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, Yucun once relied on mineral resources for its economic growth and became the wealthiest community in the area of Anji. ____39____ all of this was achieved only at the cost of environmental damage. In 2005, President Xi Jinping visited Yucun, ____40____ he put forward the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Under this vision, Yucun made great efforts to restore its ecological environment and ____41____ (award) the title of National Ecological Cultural Village in 2021. Blessed with distinctive natural scenery, villagers soon lived ____42____ (enjoyable) lives, compared with those they had when depending on mining. Today, it has grown into a popular tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million domestic and international visitors annually. This ____43____ (transform) of Yucun offers a vivid example. Over the past decades, China has been committed to green and low-carbon development. With Yucun as ____44____ shining model, the nation has achieved remarkable progress in ecological conservation and adopted effective ____45____ (strategy) to build a Beautiful China. 【答案】36. listed 37. by 38. Lying 39. But##Yet 40. where 41. was awarded 42. more enjoyable 43. transformation 44. a 45. strategies 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了浙江余村入选最佳旅游乡村及绿色转型的成功案例。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：世界旅游组织第24届大会发布了2021年最佳旅游乡村名单，余村被列入44个优秀乡村之列。此处为with的复合结构，list与Yucun构成被动关系，用过去分词作宾补。故填listed。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：最佳旅游乡村倡议于2021年5月启动，吸引了全球174个村庄的申请，候选村庄由一个独立委员会根据一套涵盖文化自然遗产、经济可持续性及其他关键方面的标准进行评估。本空表示“由（某个机构/人）”，用于被动语态后引出动作执行者，用介词by。故填by。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：余村位于浙江省安吉县，曾经依靠矿产资源实现经济增长，成为安吉地区最富裕的社区。lie与逻辑主语Yucun构成主动关系，用现在分词作状语，句首单词，首字母大写。故填Lying。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：但所有这一切都是以破坏环境为代价的。本空表示转折关系，引出与前文富裕景象相反的后果，用but/yet表示 “然而，但是”。句首单词，首字母大写。故填But/Yet。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：2005年，习近平主席访问了余村，提出了“绿水青山就是金山银山”的理念。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Yucun，关系词在从句中作地点状语，用where引导。故填where。 【41题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：在这一愿景下，余村努力恢复生态环境，并于2021年荣获“全国生态文化村”称号。根据上文made可知，本句描述过去发生的事情，时态用一般过去时，主语Yucun与award构成被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was awarded。 【42题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：凭借得天独厚的自然风光，村民们很快过上了比依靠采矿时更惬意的生活。根据compared with those they had when depending on mining可知，表示两者之间的比较，需用形容词比较级more enjoyable。故填 more enjoyable。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：余村的转型提供了一个生动的例子。本空作主语，表示“转型”应用名词transformation。故填transformation。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：以余村为一个光辉典范，我国在生态保护方面取得了显著进展，采取了有效战略，建设美丽中国。此处为泛指“一个光辉典范”，且shining是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：以余村为光辉典范，我国在生态保护方面取得了显著进展，采取了有效战略，建设美丽中国。strategy为可数名词，此处表示不止一个战略，应用复数形式。故填strategies。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校部分学生常以各种理由请假，不参加课间跑活动，为此，请写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括： 1. 陈述现象； 2. 提出劝告和建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Show up for Inter-class Running _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Show up for Inter-class Running Nowadays, quite a few students in our school ask for leave from inter-class running with various excuses, ranging from slight physical discomfort to unfinished schoolwork. In fact, this daily running is a precious chance to build up our physique and ease study pressure. We should take it seriously rather than making up excuses to skip it. If you really cannot run due to health issues, do offer a formal doctor’s note. Otherwise, just step out of the classroom and join your classmates in this beneficial exercise. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，向校英文报投稿，围绕“Show up for Inter-class Running”主题，陈述部分学生找借口请假不参加课间跑的现象，并提出劝告和建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 各种各样的：various → a variety of 借口：excuse → pretext 轻微的：slight → mild 缓解：ease → relieve 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Nowadays, quite a few students in our school ask for leave from inter-class running with various excuses, ranging from slight physical discomfort to unfinished schoolwork. 拓展句：Nowadays, quite a few students in our school ask for leave from inter-class running with various excuses, which range from slight physical discomfort to unfinished schoolwork. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Nowadays, quite a few students in our school ask for leave from inter-class running with various excuses, ranging from slight physical discomfort to unfinished schoolwork.（运用了现在分词作后置定语） 【高分句型2】If you really cannot run due to health issues, do offer a formal doctor’s note.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she added. Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads (素描本) and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself. But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “There’s nothing special about it — only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?” Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun!” “Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.” Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, it’s all new! I’d love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad — you might find something worth drawing.” The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree he’d passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold. “There’s nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly. Nate felt something clicked in his mind. Highland wasn’t a big bore — he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible Version Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. Briana’s eyes lit up, and the two set off right away. When they arrived, Briana gasped, “This is amazing!” Her wonder was infectious — Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time. Golden wheat fields swayed in the breeze like a rolling ocean, fluffy sheep grazing peacefully in the sunlight. He stood there, completely captivated. Then, Briana gently nudged him. “You should draw this, Nate. It’s a perfect scene.” That was it. Nate pulled out his sketchpad immediately, his pencil dancing across the paper. As his painting took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before.Once he looked closely, it really was a fascinating place. By sunset, his sketchpad was filled with lively drawings. On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. Local residents gathered around, buzzing with anticipation. Nate stood nervously among them, his heart pounding. Ms. Kim stepped onto the stage. “Every drawing captures the unique beauty of our town,” she said warmly, “but one work truly stood out.” She paused, and then announced Nate’s name. He walked up in disbelief, hands trembling as he accepted the award. The audience applauded loudly, and Briana waved at him from the crowd, beaming with pride. Nate stepped back, looking at his winning piece on the wall — a vivid scene of Grandpa’s farm bathed in golden sunlight. A warm smile spread across his face — beauty had always been there, and sometimes all it took was a pair of fresh eyes to see it. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Nate在图书馆看到“第一届高地绘画比赛”的通知后，原本觉得小镇平淡无奇的他，在同学Briana的启发下，开始重新发现小镇的独特之美，并决定参加比赛的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“受到启发的Nate建议他们去他爷爷的农场看看”可知，第一段可描写Nate和Briana在爷爷农场里的所见所感，以及Nate决定画农场参加比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“颁奖典礼那天，图书馆里挤满了人”可知，第二段可描写Nate的画获奖，以及他的获奖感言，表达他对小镇美丽的新认识。 2.续写线索：参观农场——发现农场之美——决定画农场参加比赛——颁奖典礼——Nate获奖——发表获奖感言——重新认识小镇之美 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①出发：set off/depart/leave for ②到达：arrived/get to/reach ③走上舞台：step onto the stage/walk onto the stage/go up on the stage 情绪类 ①紧张：nervously/anxiously/with tension ②怀疑：disbelief/doubt/skepticism 【点睛】【高分句型1】Her wonder was infectious — Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time.（运用了现在分词作状语以及as if引导表语从句） 【高分句型2】As his painting took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before.（运用了as引导时间状语从句以及why引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 云南省楚雄第一中学2025-2026学年春季学期期中考 高二年级英语试卷 试卷分值：150分 考试时间：120分钟 使用时间：2026年5月 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如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is Tina going to do tomorrow? A. Watch TV. B. Meet her teacher. C. Hand in her homework. 2. What will Mary do in the competition? A. Work as a hostess. B. Play the piano. C. Sing along with Jane. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a school. C. In a hospital. 4. What is the problem with the curtains? A. They are not thick. B. They can’t be opened. C. They don’t fit the window. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. Weekend plans. C. The busy work. 第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What was the speakers’ original plan for the evening? A. Eating out. B. Buying some candles. C. Having dinner at home. 7. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Pleased. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why did Eric leave the classroom ahead of time this morning? A. He misread the time. B. He found the test quite easy. C. He missed the writing part. 9. What can we say about Eric? A. He’s modest. B. He’s proud. C. He’s selfless. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What problem does Jessie have? A. She has a difficult client. B. She can’t get through to her manager. C. She is unable to find important data. 11. When will David probably come back home? A. At 8:15 a.m. B. At 8:45 a.m. C. At 9:15 a.m. 12. What do we know about David and Jessie? A. They’re family. B. They’re colleagues. C. They’re neighbors. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. How many children does the woman have? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 14. What is the probable relationship between Steven and the woman? A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 15. What did the woman do on Newport Beach? A. She sailed. B. She read. C. She swam. 16. Which place does the woman recommend most? A. The Universal Studio. B. Newport Beach. C. Southern California beach. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Scientists. C. Students. 18. What percentage of people are likely to be short-sighted by 2050? A. 25%. B. 40%. C. 50%. 19. What is the key factor in nearsightedness according to some scientists? A. Gene. B. Lifestyle. C. Wrong glasses. 20. What will the speaker talk about next? A. How to conduct a survey. B. How to find out nearsightedness early. C. How to prevent nearsightedness. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A Celebrating with Clear Sky Fireworks, long used in celebrations, could commit lasting damage to the delicate environment. Good news — celebrations are getting a high-tech, eco-friendly makeover! Forget loud bangs and smoky skies. Check out these awesome new ways to light up the night! Drone Shows — Like a Sci-Fi movie Drone shows generate zero pollution, and they are controlled by precise GPS and intelligent programming, which avoid the fire danger and accidental burns. Drones are reusable, making the shows more cost-effective in the long run compared to one-time fireworks displays. Digital Fireworks — Just press play At the Hangzhou Asian Games, AR was used to create stunning 3D fireworks. Audiences at the site can still experience the fireworks atmosphere through a huge screen that is 185 meters wide and 15 meters high. At home, your phone screen might just become the best seat through the live broadcast. Silent Fireworks — Keep it calm & bright Quiet household fireworks for birthdays, weddings and housewarmings deliver lively light shows without the scary BOOM. They get rid of the big noise so that kids, pets, and everyone can enjoy the sparkle without the panic. It’s a colorful win for fun and kindness. Eco Balloons — Fireworks alternatives Shuyang balloons are made of a special material that breaks down naturally. They can float gracefully, sparkle brightly and burst cheerfully in the grand ceremony. Notably, 80,000 of these eco-friendly balloons were released at the Tiananmen Square, which was very impressive. Celebrations are evolving — brighter, smarter, and kinder to Earth. Next time you look up at the sky, imagine a show that dazzles without damage. The future of fun is green and gorgeous! 1. Why are these new celebration ways recommended according to the text? A. To avoid ecological damage. B. To express artists’ inspiration. C. To create high-tech experiences. D. To enhance festival atmosphere. 2. Why are drone shows more cost-effective than traditional fireworks in the long run? A. They are reusable. B. They cause no noise. C. They use GPS control. D. They have a lower risk of fire. 3. Which of the following is the most suitable for family events celebration? A. Drone shows. B. Silent fireworks. C. 3D digital fireworks. D. Shuyang balloons. B I have always felt a deep pull to travel solo, to let my adventurous spirit lead the way. That longing lingered for years, but life got in the way. Family, work, responsibilities — they quietened the voice until it became barely a whisper. Then, I turned 60, and the voice grew louder; but I worried it was too late, that I’d missed my chance. Around then, I started working with Jack, a counselling client with the same restless energy. He wanted to quit his job to see the world, and talking with him felt like speaking to a mirror, forcing me to confront my fear of leaving my safe, comfortable life. It wasn’t until Jack announced he was ready to build a better-fitting life that I felt inspired to take the leap, planning a solo trip along Australia’s western coast. The real test came when I booked my flights and accommodation. Part of me secretly hoped the payment might fail, giving me time to reconsider. But as a counsellor, I’ve seen too many cling to familiar routines long after they stop serving them. As my booking went through, I knew that stepping into uncertainty, at any age, opens the door to growth, confidence, and joy. It’s not easy, but every step brings greater reward. My family’s encouragement made this easier. My steady husband hugged me and said, “You’ll regret it if you don’t go.” My adult children were thrilled and called me courageous. Of course, fear naturally holds us back, but facing it is the first step to real breakthroughs. Courage is less about conquering fear, more about trusting yourself amid uncertainty. Writing this from the airport, about to board my flight to Australia, I know fortune favors the brave. It may not be easy to overcome the fear of solo travel, but it’s better to live boldly than to let dreams fade without giving it a go. 4. Which of the following statements about the author is true? A. She started her career as a counsellor after meeting her client Jack. B. She believed age is an unbreakable barrier for exploring the world. C. She finally gave up the trip because her payment failed to go through. D. She put her personal dream aside for years because of family and work. 5. What directly inspired the author to plan her solo trip? A. Her failed flight booking. B. Her client Jack’s decision. C. Her 60th birthday reflection. D. Her family’s encouragement. 6. Why did the author secretly hope her flight payment would fail? A. She was unwilling to go on the solo trip. B. She needed more time to reconsider the route. C. She doubted her ability to handle the trip alone. D. She was not fully ready to leave her comfort zone. 7. What does the author want to convey in the passage? A. Fortune comes to those acting without fear. B. Bravery conquers the fear that accompanies uncertainty. C. Courage involves acting even when you want to hold back. D. Boldness relies on encouragement from family members. C Artificial intelligence is contributing to significant advances in many academic and technical fields. Although the application of AI tools can benefit science and society, it also creates risks. AI slop — low-quality, inaccurate content from Generative AI like ChatGPT — floods scientific literature with false data and misleading reasoning. AI review tools favour such slop. After ChatGPT’s 2022 release, scientists lacking oversight submit error-ridden papers. AI slop also appears in paper mills (工厂) — companies mass-producing papers; in 2022 alone, 416 mill-produced articles were withdrawn. Though fake (伪造的) research existed before Generative AI, this new technology has facilitated its expansion, driving a transition from individual bad actors to illegal businesses. Unfortunately, professional journals continue to publish AI slop. This problem arises partially from novel challenges specific to Generative AI, such as the difficulties involved in detecting AI slop; the complexities in enforcing policies that require disclosure (公开) of AI assistance; and the increase in submissions arising from AI assistance. The AI slop trend also results from long-standing failures in the review system. Even before Generative AI, overstretched volunteer reviewers and editors lacked the time and resources to ensure high standards, allowing many low-quality papers to pass. AI-generated and AI-assisted papers are pushing an already overstressed system to the breaking point. Even the very citations that provide continuity and prior evidence in scientific papers are being undermined by Generative AI. Librarians have reported increasing requests for access to AI-generated citations that do not exist. Many such citations have already entered the academic literature, contributing to the reduction of trust in science. When researchers cite such slop, they pollute the academic world with unreliable or biased analyses, damaging confidence in the entire scientific ecosystem. What can we do to contain the AI slop in scientific research? Researchers who use AI to conduct literature searches should carefully check references for reliability. AI developers and companies bear some responsibility for ensuring that these tools are trained on high-quality research papers and data. For example, scientific institutions can pressure developers to fine-tune their AI models using the most reliable sources and to openly share the results of their safety and accuracy tests with users. This is just the beginning of a long journey. 8. How does the new technology lead to the expansion of fake research? A. It transforms illegal businesses. B. It saves struggling paper mills. C. It eliminates misleading reasoning. D. It boosts the production of false papers. 9. What can we learn about the academic review system? A. It is overburdened. B. It is underestimated. C. It is rich in resources. D. It is efficient in checks. 10. What does the underlined word “undermined” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Inspected. B. Ignored. C. Weakened. D. Mixed. 11. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. AI slop should be tackled collectively. B. AI companies should be fined severely. C. AI tools can be trained on various data. D. AI developers are the root cause of AI slop. D At any bus stop or while waiting in line, most people will have their heads down scrolling (滚屏) on their phones. But studies suggest if you resist that urge and let your mind wander instead, there could be some serious benefits. We actually spend nearly half our waking time daydreaming, but it isn’t always pleasant. A study found people even preferred electric shocks to being alone with their thoughts. This explains why we automatically reach for phones during downtime Social psychology professor Erin Westgate compares mindless scrolling to “brain candy” — momentarily pleasurable but lacking in meaning. She adds human achievements largely come from higher-order thinking. So next time you have a few minutes free, put away your phone and let your mind wander. Many people fear boredom, but this fear is often overblown. In a 2022 study, people predicted they would hate 20 minutes alone doing nothing, yet afterward reported greater enjoyment than expected. According to researcher Kou Murayama, the ability to mentally wander — to reflect on past experiences, and consider others’ viewpoints — is a distinctly human capacity that boosts learning and helps understand others. Mind-wandering is also key to problem-solving. People often find solutions better after unfocused thinking than intentional effort alone, especially during routine tasks like driving or showering. Even when people are not actively thinking, their brains remain active in a so-called default mode (默认模式), allowing ideas to connect in new ways. It’s especially helpful for complex problems. Beyond cognitive (认知的) benefits, daydreaming also boosts social and emotional connections. A study found imagining pleasant interactions with loved ones made people feel closer. Social daydreaming allows individuals to practice conversations, reflect on past interactions, and prepare for future social situations. As psychologist Poerio says, our ability to mentally “time travel” helps us better handle the social world. Murayama says he now tries to resist checking his phone during short waits and let his thoughts wander. He finds simply entertaining oneself mentally can be both satisfying and meaningful. 12. Why does Erin Westgate compare mindless scrolling to “brain candy”? A. It does harm to people’s health. B. It helps people to avoid boredom. C. It replaces deep thinking in daily life. D. It brings quick but shallow enjoyment. 13. What is the 2022 study used to demonstrate? A. Phone addiction is avoidable. B. Daydreaming is undervalued. C. Being alone promotes learning. D. Self-reflection defines humans. 14. What does the default mode suggest? A. Unfocused thinking fuels creativity. B. Intentional effort brings new ideas. C. Complex tasks require active minds. D. Routines involve little brain activity. 15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Maintain Focus in the Digital Age B. Discover the Joy of Being Truly Alone C. Unlock the Power of Your Wandering Mind D. Explore Secret Benefits of Social Daydreaming 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。 You may have already noticed the nights getting darker, quicker and the days getting shorter, colder and darker. ____16____ However, stress management expert Sam Wones has shared some top tips for staying sharp-minded. ____17____ A 20-minute nap is the best because anything past 30 minutes risks waking up in a deep sleep. Afternoon decline in energy and focus (1-3 p. m., or 7 hours after waking) is normal, a natural feature of circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). Napping is frowned upon in a productivity-driven society, but it’s how we’re hardwired. ____18____ For non-nappers, just be gentle with yourself, take a lunch break, step outside for fresh air or a walk, or focus on less taxing work. Moreover, Wones recommended prioritizing 7.5 hours of nightly sleep. Alack of sleep causes countless health risks beyond brain fog (脑雾). Research found sleeping over 9 hours can have similar harmful effects. He also suggested high-protein meals with slow-release carbs to stabilize energy. ____19____ Dates with butter and salt, for instance, help sustain blood sugar while satisfying a sweet tooth. Dehydration (脱水), even mild, can severely disrupt cognitive function, so try to introduce electrolytes (电解质) and minerals to your daytime water. Screens drain energy too, so it’s important to move away from your screen from time to time. Suggested work-and-rest ratios are 25:5, 50:10, or 90:15. For your breaks, look away from a screen, move your head, eyes, and stretch. ____20____ A. Breaks are a tool, not something to avoid. B. One of the most effective is taking a strategic short nap. C. Blood sugar levels influence focus, attention and output. D. Use it strategically to increase your capacity and productivity. E. Irregular sleep patterns often harm concentration during the day. F. These food choices keep blood sugar stable, preventing energy drops. G. As winter comes, it is hard to keep your energy levels up in the day. 第三部分 语言知识运用(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。 Something magical is happening this summer: a group of high school students from the Golden Connections Club gather at Olive Community Services and learn some new skills — not from videos, but from real grandmas. The concept is quite simple: seniors teach kids ____21____ skills that once filled every household: sewing, ironing, cooking, and more. For Leena Albinali, a high school student and the club’s founder, this isn’t just an activity. It’s a ____22____ to bridge the gap between generations, while giving her peers (同龄人) a chance to ____23____ with elders, twice a week, in a(n) ____24____ way. “There is so much wisdom that lives in our ____25____,” she says. “So when I ____26____ many teens had never learned how to sew on a button or iron a shirt, I saw a (n) ____27____: what if seniors could teach them? And so I recruited (招募) some peers to ____28____ the new group.” Every week involves both a craft and ____29____ session. One day, kids practice stitching (针脚). Another day, they learn how to make apple pies. There is laughter and burnt cookies, ____30____ buttons, spilled flour..., but it’s not about ____31____. It’s about connection — where generations meet to share the ____32____ of creating something with their hands. This activity is part of Olive Community Services’ ongoing ____33____ to reduce senior loneliness. And now they’re also ____34____ youth. As one camper said, “Together, we’re not just ____35____ traditions — we’re creating new ones.” 21. A. life-saving B. decision-making C. interpersonal D. practical 22. A. compromise B. struggle C. right D. mission 23. A. exercise B. connect C. match D. compete 24. A. hands-on B. off-site C. old-fashioned D. self-educated 25. A. seniors B. peers C. families D. teens 26. A. remembered B. assumed C. realized D. admitted 27. A. request B. challenge C. opportunity D. advantage 28. A. join B. assess C. advertise D. train 29. A. sewing B. fitness C. cooking D. designing 30. A. fixed B. misplaced C. decorated D. worn 31. A. creativity B. enthusiasm C. wisdom D. perfection 32. A. joy B. memory C. truth D. burden 33. A. learning B. guidance C. dream D. effort 34. A. entertaining B. empowering C. comforting D. reuniting 35. A. figuring out B. passing down C. reflecting on D. adapting to 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。 The 2021 list of Best Tourism Villages was released at the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, with Yucun ____36____ (list) among the 44 outstanding villages. Launched in May 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative drew applications from 174 villages worldwide, and the candidates were assessed ____37____ an independent committee against a set of criteria covering cultural and natural heritage, economic sustainability, and other key dimensions. ____38____ (lie) in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, Yucun once relied on mineral resources for its economic growth and became the wealthiest community in the area of Anji. ____39____ all of this was achieved only at the cost of environmental damage. In 2005, President Xi Jinping visited Yucun, ____40____ he put forward the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Under this vision, Yucun made great efforts to restore its ecological environment and ____41____ (award) the title of National Ecological Cultural Village in 2021. Blessed with distinctive natural scenery, villagers soon lived ____42____ (enjoyable) lives, compared with those they had when depending on mining. Today, it has grown into a popular tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million domestic and international visitors annually. This ____43____ (transform) of Yucun offers a vivid example. Over the past decades, China has been committed to green and low-carbon development. With Yucun as ____44____ shining model, the nation has achieved remarkable progress in ecological conservation and adopted effective ____45____ (strategy) to build a Beautiful China. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校部分学生常以各种理由请假，不参加课间跑活动，为此，请写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括： 1. 陈述现象； 2. 提出劝告和建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Show up for Inter-class Running _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she added. Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads (素描本) and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself. But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “There’s nothing special about it — only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?” Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun!” “Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.” Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, it’s all new! I’d love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad — you might find something worth drawing.” The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree he’d passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold. “There’s nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly. Nate felt something clicked in his mind. Highland wasn’t a big bore — he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $