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闵行三中2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语期末试卷 (时间105分钟，满分115分) I. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A(10’) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits the blank. Have you ever felt overshadowed despite your best efforts? Throughout my teenage years, I often watched my classmates get attention while I remained in the background, quietly hoping to be noticed, ____1____ I consistently excelled in my studies. The strong desire ___2___ (stand) out pushed me towards a regrettable decision. One day in the IT lab, our teacher pointed out that several computer parts ___3___ (steal). Curious looks passed among us, and everyone wondered how it could happen in a locked lab. “It’s possible to open that lock with another key,” I said. Instantly, eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. ___4___ unexpected wave of excitement came over me. ____5____ (enjoy) all the eyes on me, I demonstrated how to open the lock. Little did I realize that the moment ____6____ I took the spotlight would ruin everything. The following day, called to the headmaster’s office, I found myself ____7____ (accuse) of stealing the missing parts. “I didn’t do it, sir,” I argued, but suspicion clouded his eyes. His repeated questioning became far ____8____ (intense), pushing me to the edge of fear and tears. In a desperate attempt to escape the mounting pressure, I falsely confessed(承认). The headmaster asked my father to come to school, and I felt relieved yet ashamed as I noticed his shaky faith in me. My father gently asked me ____9____ I understood the gravity of my actions. Tearfully, I confessed my misguided longing for recognition. In the headmaster’s office, my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: “I trust my son. He is not a thief.” ___10___ my father’s support, I wouldn’t have learned a valuable lesson: attention cannot be forced; true recognition comes from honourable acts. 【答案】1. although##though 2. to stand 3. had been stolen 4. An 5. Enjoying 6. when 7. accused 8. more intense 9. whether##if 10. Without 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者青少年时期为了获得关注而做出了一个令人遗憾的决定，结果被怀疑偷窃并被迫承认。在父亲无条件的信任和支持下，作者最终学到了一个宝贵的教训：真正的认可来自于光荣的行为，而不是强求来的关注。 【1题详解】 考查让步状语从句。句意：在我整个青少年时期，我经常看着我的同学们获得关注，而我却待在背景中，默默地希望被注意到，尽管我在学习上一直表现优异。根据句意可知，“待在背景中希望被注意”与“学习一直表现优异”之间是让步关系，表示“尽管、虽然”，应用although或though。 【2题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：想要脱颖而出的强烈渴望促使我做出了一个令人遗憾的决定。本句中已有谓语动词pushed，空格处作后置定语修饰名词desire。固定搭配the desire to do sth.意为“做某事的渴望”，空处应用动词不定式。 【3题详解】 考查动词的时态和语态。句意：有一天在信息技术实验室里，我们的老师指出几台电脑的零件被偷了。主句谓语pointed out发生在过去，而偷窃动作发生在“指出”之前，即“过去的过去”，需用过去完成时“had done”；且 parts与steal之间是被动关系，需用被动语态“had been done”，steal的过去分词为stolen。 【4题详解】 考查冠词。句意：一股意想不到的兴奋感向我袭来。wave在此处作可数名词，表示“一阵(感觉、情绪等)”，此处泛指“一股意想不到的兴奋感”，且unexpected的发音以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。句首单词首字母需大写。 【5题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：享受着所有人的目光，我演示了如何打开那把锁。本句已有谓语动词demonstrated，空格处作伴随状语，且逻辑主语I与enjoy之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式。 【6题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我几乎没有意识到，我成为焦点的那一刻会毁掉一切。空格处引导定语从句，先行词是the moment，关系词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。 【7题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：第二天，我被叫到校长办公室，发现自己被指控偷了丢失的零件。此处为“find oneself + 宾语补足语”的结构，意为“发现自己处于某种状态”，accuse与逻辑主语myself之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作宾语补足语。 【8题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：他反复的审问变得更加严厉，把我逼到了恐惧和流泪的边缘。根据句意及空前的far(修饰比较级，表示“……得多”)可知，此处表示审问比之前“更加严厉”，应用intense的比较级形式more intense。 【9题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：我父亲温和地问我是否明白自己行为的严重性。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导宾语从句，作asked的宾语，表示“是否”，应用whether或if。 【10题详解】 考查介词。句意：如果没有我父亲的支持，我就不会学到这个宝贵的教训：关注是不能强求的；真正的认可来自于光荣的行为。根据句意及后半句的虚拟语气（wouldn’t have learned）可知，本句为含蓄虚拟条件句，此处表示“如果没有”，应用介词without。位于句首大写首字母。 Section B(10’) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. approach B. convinced C. exposed D. insecure E. opted F. occasionally G. repeat H. restrictive I. say J. sank K. steadily When I was a child, I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant ___11___ throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect my children’s weight with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and talk her out of a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart ___12___. It made me realize my advice on snacks might be having an unintentionally negative impact. According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not ____13____ that food is one of them,” she says. “This may leave kids feeling worried and ____14____, and those feelings aren’t necessarily healthy.” Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept called the “Division of Responsibility”. In this ____15____, parents provide a variety of healthy foods for their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to eat. That may mean a kid ____16____ consumes more cookies than carrots. Kids, when allowed to eat what they want, are also ____17____ to the natural consequences of their choices. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you ____18____ to eat something different,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have a(n) ____19____ in it.” I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less ____20____, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Whether they eat it or not, they’re seeing it. And then all of a sudden, it clicks.” 【答案】11. G 12. J 13. B 14. D 15. A 16. F 17. C 18. E 19. I 20. H 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者因童年时期被反复规训身材与饮食的经历，让她成年后格外在意对孩子的饮食教育，从而在不经意间产生了负面影响，而心理学家Charlotte Markey的“责任划分”喂养理念，让作者走出饮食教育误区，帮孩子建立健康天然的食物关系。 【11题详解】 考查名词。句意：“你不想变胖吧”这句话在我整个童年时期被不断重复。空处位于形容词constant之后，需要填入名词作介词on的宾语。前文“When I was a child, I was often told what not to eat.”提到作者童年经常被告诫什么不能吃，说明说明“你不想变胖吧”这类话语被不断重复，G选项repeat作名词表示“重现，重复的事件”，on constant repeat是常用搭配，表示“不断重复”。 【12题详解】 考查动词。句意：但有一天当我听到她说“我觉得我太胖了”，我的心一沉。空处需要填入谓语动词，且时态为一般过去时，对应前文时间状语one day。根据前文“I’m careful not to connect my children’s weight with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and talk her out of a second dessert.”可知，作者一直避免让孩子把体重和个人价值绑定，But表转折，听到女儿说出自己嫌胖的话，作者内心变得沉重，J选项sank是动词sink的过去式，表示“下沉，消沉”，与heart 搭配，形容人心情沉重。 【13题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她说，“育儿中有很多事情都适合详细讨论，但我不确信饮食就是其中之一。”空处位于系动词am之后，需要填入形容词作表语。根据后文“that food is one of them”可知，这里表示教授不认为谈论饮食是一件好事，B选项convinced是形容词，表示“确信的，信服的”。 【14题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这可能会让孩子感到担心和不安，而这些情绪并不一定健康。空处和形容词worried并列，需要填入表意相近的形容词；父母过度讨论饮食会让孩子担心体重，对自我身材不安，D选项insecure表示“无安全感的，不安的”，符合语境。 【15题详解】 考查名词。句意：在这种方式中，父母在固定时间为孩子提供多种多样的健康食物，由孩子自己决定想吃什么、吃多少。根据前文“she recommends applying a well-known concept called the “Division of Responsibility””可知，前文提到教授推荐“责任分工”这个概念，本句继续介绍这个方法，空处需要填入名词指代这个理念方法，A选项approach作名词表示“方法，方式”，符合语境。 【16题详解】 考查副词。句意：这意味着孩子偶尔会吃比胡萝卜更多的饼干。空处修饰动词consumes，用副词。F选项occasionally是副词，表示“偶尔”，孩子自主选择时，偶尔会多吃零食，符合语境。 【17题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当孩子被允许想吃什么就吃什么时，他们也会接触到自己选择所带来的自然结果。空处用形容词作表语。根据空后“to the natural consequences of their choices”可知，孩子会亲身承受自己选择带来的后果。C选项exposed是形容词，表示“暴露的，接触到的”，be exposed to是固定搭配，表示“接触，暴露于”，符合文意。 【18题详解】 考查动词。句意：Markey表示，“当你的孩子说‘我胃疼’时，你可以说‘你吃了太多含糖食，如果选择吃点别的可能会舒服一点’”。空处需要填入动词，作条件状语从句中的谓语，根据空后“to eat something different”可知，孩子可以选择不同的食物，E选项opted表示“选择”，是动词opt的过去式，这里表示对现在情况的假设，opt to do sth.表示“选择做某事”。 【19题详解】 考查名词。句意：让他们觉得自己在这件事上有发言权。空处作have的宾语，用名词。根据上文“allowed to eat what they want”可知，让孩子自主做选择，说明孩子有发言权，I选项say作名词表示“发言权，话语权”，have a say in sth.是固定搭配，表示“在某事中有发言权”。 【20题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我一直在尝试这些策略，我发现当我对孩子饮食的限制越少，他们反而会做出更好的选择。根据空前less可知，空处用形容词，构成比较级，作表语。根据上文“the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to eat”和“allowed to eat what they want”可知，让孩子在食物上自主做决定，家长的限制不要太多，H选项restrictive是形容词，表示“限制的，约束性的”。 IL. Reading Comprehension(45’) Section A (15’) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Before Global Positioning System (GPS) became widely available, exploring and navigating(导航) unfamiliar places was a demanding task. It required ____21____, including consulting paper maps, planning and memorizing parts of the route. In today’s technological world, ___22___, there is little need to think about the route. Using mobile phones to navigate has become ___23___.Whether you’re heading to a new park or meeting friends at a restaurant, all you need to do is tap the location on your phone. Then, simply follow the turn-by-turn directions to arrive at your destination. But this ___24___ comes at a cost: your overall sense of place suffers. Once performed exclusively by the human brain and sensory system, spatial navigation has now been ____25____ by technology. There are structures in the brain that are dedicated to these complex ___26___ tasks. In particular, the hippocampus (海马体) can ___27___ spatial memory, spatial navigation and mental mapping. In other words, it allows us to remember landmarks and estimate distances. As we age, our memory declines. And while there is no perfect solution to healthy aging, scientists agree that one of the key factors is staying ___28___ active. Studies show that we can actually ____29____ the hippocampus memory through exploration and spatial navigation. ____30____, expert navigators such as London cab drivers have larger hippocampus as a result of their extensive spatial mapping and multi-sensory experience of the city. If spatial navigation is such an essential element to healthy aging and mental activity, why give this critical ____31____ to our phones? GPS navigation apps treat us as passive passengers rather than active explorers. In the process, they make us lose the ___32___ to make decisions. In turn, this reduces our ability to create proper mental maps of the surrounding environment, and negatively impacts the hippocampus. Despite countless benefits modern technology offers, it is important to be ___33___ of its potential influence on the brain. Our ultimate goal should be to design tools that support our brain and enhance our opportunities to ___34___ with the real world around us. By carefully shaping technology in this way, we can ensure it serves as a supportive partner in our daily lives rather than a(n) ____35____ human experience. 21. A. patience B. instruction C. preparation D. permission 22. A. moreover B. however C. therefore D. otherwise 23. A. automatic B. occasional C. scientific D. economical 24. A. comparison B. efficiency C. motivation D. convenience 25. A. ruled out B. taken over C. covered up D. built up 26. A. goal-setting B. path-finding C. map-reading D. memory-building 27. A. support B. classify C. skip D. interpret 28. A. highly B. regularly C. socially D. mentally 29. A. trace B. evaluate C. exercise D. balance 30. A. In fact B. Above all C. In addition D. For example 31. A. skill B. routine C. habit D. application 32. A. right B. initiative C. freedom D. determination 33. A. tolerant B. proud C. mindful D. critical 34. A. engage B. identify C. experiment D. struggle 35. A. copy of B. extension of C. replacement for D. foundation for 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了随着GPS技术的普及，人们虽然获得了导航的便利，但也逐渐丧失了主动进行空间导航的能力，导致大脑负责记忆和导航的海马体功能退化。作者呼吁在使用现代科技时要保持警惕，让技术成为辅助而非替代人类体验的工具。 【21题详解】 考查名词。它需要准备工作，包括查阅纸质地图、规划和记忆部分路线。A. patience耐心；B. instruction指示；C. preparation准备；D. permission许可。根据后文“including consulting paper maps, planning and memorizing parts of the route”可知，这些都是导航前的准备工作。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，在当今科技世界里，几乎不需要思考路线。A. moreover而且；B. however然而；C. therefore因此；D. otherwise否则。前文“It required________, including consulting paper maps, planning and memorizing parts of the route”讲过去导航需要大量准备，后文“there is little need to think about the route”讲现在几乎不需要思考路线，前后为转折关系。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：用手机导航已经变得自动化了。A. automatic自动化的；B. occasional偶尔的；C. scientific科学的；D. economical经济的。根据后文“all you need to do is tap the location on your phone. Then, simply follow the turn-by-turn directions to arrive at your destination.”可知，整个过程由机器完成，人只需要简单操作，体现了“自动化”的特点。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：但这种便利是有代价的：你的整体方位感会受损。A. comparison比较；B. efficiency效率；C. motivation动机；D. convenience便利。根据前文“all you need to do is tap the location on your phone. Then, simply follow the turn-by-turn directions to arrive at your destination.”描述用手机导航的便捷性，以及后文“comes at a cost”可知，此处指这种“便利”带来了负面影响。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：空间导航曾经完全由人脑和感官系统执行，如今已被技术接管。A. ruled out排除；B. taken over接管；C. covered up掩盖；D. built up建立。根据前文“Once performed exclusively by the human brain and sensory system”和后文“by technology”可知，以前是人脑做“空间导航”这件事，现在是技术来做这件事，即技术“接管”了这一功能。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：大脑中有专门负责这些复杂的寻路任务的结构。A. goal-setting目标设定；B. path-finding寻路；C. map-reading读图；D. memory-building记忆构建。根据前文“spatial navigation”和后文“mental mapping”可知，这些都属于寻路相关的任务。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：特别是海马体可以支持空间记忆、空间导航和心理地图构建。A. support支持；B. classify分类；C. skip跳过；D. interpret解释。根据后文“it allows us to remember landmarks and estimate distances”可知，海马体支持这些功能。 【28题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管目前还没有完美的方案来实现健康老龄化，但科学家们一致认为，关键因素之一是保持大脑活跃。A. highly高度地；B. regularly定期地；C. socially社交地；D. mentally精神上，脑力上。根据后文“we can actually ________ the hippocampus memory through exploration and spatial navigation”可知，这是保持大脑活跃的方式。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：研究表明，我们实际上可以通过探索和空间导航来锻炼海马体记忆。A. trace追踪；B. evaluate评估；C. exercise锻炼；D. balance平衡。根据后文“expert navigators such as London cab drivers have larger hippocampus”可知，空间导航可以锻炼海马体。 【30题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：例如，像伦敦出租车司机这样的专业导航者，由于他们广泛的空间地图绘制和对城市的多感官体验，拥有更大的海马体。A. In fact事实上；B. Above all最重要的是；C. In addition此外；D. For example例如。前一句“Studies show that we can actually ________ the hippocampus memory through exploration and spatial navigation.”提出了一个观点(我们可以通过探索锻炼海马体)，紧接着“expert navigators such as London cab drivers have larger hippocampus as a result of their extensive spatial mapping and multi-sensory experience of the city”列举了伦敦出租车司机作为具体的例子来证明这个观点。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：如果空间导航对健康老龄化和脑力活动如此重要，为什么要把这个关键技能交给我们的手机？A. skill技能；B. routine常规；C. habit习惯；D. application应用。根据前文“spatial navigation is such an essential element”可知，这里指空间导航这种“技能”。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：在这个过程中，它们让我们失去了做决定的主动性。A. right权利；B. initiative主动性；C. freedom自由；D. determination决心。根据前文“GPS navigation apps treat us as passive passengers rather than active explorers”可知，我们失去了主动性。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管现代技术有无数好处，但重要的是要注意其对大脑的潜在影响。A. tolerant宽容的；B. proud骄傲的；C. mindful留意的，注意的；D. critical批评的。根据后文“its potential influence on the brain”可知，我们需要留意科技对大脑的影响。be mindful of 意为“注意到、留心”，符合语境，即我们要清楚技术带来的副作用。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们的最终目标应该是设计支持我们大脑的工具，增强我们与周围真实世界互动的机会。A. engage参与，互动；B. identify识别；C. experiment实验；D. struggle挣扎。根据“with the real world around us”可知，固定搭配“engage with(与……互动/接触)”符合文中强调的要主动探索现实世界的语境。 【35题详解】 考查名词短语。句意：通过这种方式精心塑造技术，我们可以确保它在我们日常生活中是支持性伙伴，而不是人类经验的替代品。A. copy of复制品；B. extension of延伸；C. replacement for替代品；D. foundation for基础。根据前文“supportive partner”和“rather than”的对比可知，此处应填入与“支持性伙伴”相反的词，即技术不应完全“替代”人类的体验。 Section B(30’) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) It was less than a year ago when Maria found herself waiting on the phone line for more than half an hour just to speak with the school’s translator. All she wanted was to ensure her sons’ success in school, but her ability to communicate directly with school officials was slim. Maria had encountered struggles in the past which resulted from not speaking English — with doctors and neighbors — but this was not acceptable. For Maria, this was the last straw. To be the mother her sons needed her to be, she would have to learn English. Finding Literacy Partners could not have been more perfect, in Maria’s own words. Classes were available at times that fit her schedule, and didn’t interfere with the time she set aside for her children. Better yet, after only a few lessons, Maria was able to start helping her sons with their homework. She even said of Ronaldo, her six-year-old son, “We’re learning the same words. I like that because we understand and learn together.” Every night, Maria sits down with both Ronaldo and her nine-year-old son, Mauricio, for two hours. They read, do homework, practice their vocabulary, and most importantly, spend quality time together. Maria has gone from never helping her sons with homework to helping five to six times per week. Furthermore, she has increased the time spent reading with them. Looking back, it amazes Maria that she used to have to call the school’s homework helpline whenever her children had a question. Now, she’s able to be right there when they need her. But Maria didn’t stop with her sons’ homework. She even joined the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of their school. Praised by the school principal as “the president of the parents”, Maria makes sure she continues to live up to the title. She’s confident and secure, no longer nervous to reach out to others. Instead, she quickly steps into a role as the leader and translator for those who need assistance. In one academic year at Literacy Partners, Maria gained two educational levels! She has also experienced less stress simply by being able to communicate with those around her. When asked what she enjoys most about living in New York, Maria said,“Everyone has the freedom to express themselves as they please.”And now Maria can have a taste of that same freedom. 36. The phrase “the last straw”(para. 1) probably refers to________ A. the little contact between Maria and the school B. the biggest obstacle Maria faced to joining Literacy Partners C. the greatest challenge Maria met when learning English D. the long wait on the phone for the school’s translator 37. Why did the school principal call Maria“the president of the parents”? A. She was officially elected as the head of the PTA. B. She helped organize school funding activities C. She actively supported and guided other parents. D. She was responsible for translating school materials. 38. Which of the following best describes Maria? A. Determined and supportive. B. Hardworking and proud C. Ambitious and independent. D. Caring and grateful. 39. What is the main focus of the passage? A. Children benefit from regular parent-child learning activities. B. Residents adjust to a new environment by learning English. C. A mother improves her life and helps others through learning English. D. A family becomes less dependent on external support through joint efforts. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述母亲玛丽亚因语言沟通受阻决心学习英语，学习后既能辅导孩子功课，还主动在校家委会帮扶其他家长，收获更好的生活。 【36题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“It was less than a year ago when Maria found herself waiting on the phone line for more than half an hour just to speak with the school’s translator. All she wanted was to ensure her sons’ success in school, but her ability to communicate directly with school officials was slim. Maria had encountered struggles in the past which resulted from not speaking English — with doctors and neighbors — but this was not acceptable. For Maria, this was the last straw.(不到一年前，玛丽亚曾有一次为了和学校的翻译通上话，在电话线上等候了半个多小时。她只是想确保两个儿子能在学校好好读书，但她能直接与校方工作人员沟通的机会少之又少。玛丽亚此前就因不会说英语处处碰壁，不管是看医生还是和邻居交流都困难重重，可这次的遭遇让她再也无法忍受。对玛丽亚而言，这件事成了压垮她的最后一根稻草。)”可知，让她下定决心学英语的导火索就是长时间等待学校翻译这件事，the last straw指代这件事。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“She even joined the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of their school. Praised by the school principal as “the president of the parents”, Maria makes sure she continues to live up to the title. She’s confident and secure, no longer nervous to reach out to others. Instead, she quickly steps into a role as the leader and translator for those who need assistance.(她甚至加入了孩子学校的家长教师联谊会（PTA）。校长称赞她是“家长带头人”，而玛丽亚也始终努力配得上这份赞誉。如今她自信从容，主动与人沟通时不再局促不安。但凡有需要帮助的家长，她都会主动站出来，充当领头人和翻译。)”可知，校长这样称呼她是因为她积极帮扶、引导其他家长。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“To be the mother her sons needed her to be, she would have to learn English.(为做孩子们需要的母亲，她下定决心学英语。)”能看出她意志坚定（determined）；第三段“Maria has gone from never helping her sons with homework to helping five to six times per week.(她从完全无法辅导孩子作业，变成每周辅导五六次。)”和第五段“Instead, she quickly steps into a role as the leader and translator for those who need assistance.(相反，她主动挺身而出，为那些需要帮助的家长充当牵头人与翻译。)”可知，这体现她十分支持家人与其他家长（supportive），综合判断她坚定又乐于给予支持。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段玛丽亚因语言障碍下定决心学英语，第二至四段写她学习英语后能够辅导儿子，第五段写她加入家委会、帮助其他家长，第六段写她自身沟通压力减轻。根据最后一段“And now Maria can have a taste of that same freedom.(如今玛丽亚也拥有了自由沟通的权利。)”可知，文章核心讲述一位母亲通过学习英语改善自身生活，同时帮助身边其他家长。 (B) Burlington public art CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS! Culture Days at the Beachway Project Overview The City of Burlington’s public art program is presenting a series of temporary public art signs along the Beachway as part of Ontario Culture Days. To showcase the incredible work of Burlington-based artists, 10 artists and 10 writers will be selected to display their work on temporary signs along the Beachway multi-use path. This call is open to all art forms that can be reproduced on a sign. This includes, but isn’t limited to: visual art, graphic art, illustration, photography, poetry, short story, non-fiction, etc. Photographs of three-dimensional artistic works, such as sculpture and craft, can also be submitted. Both existing work and newly created work are welcome. Project Award The award for this project is $400. Successful artists must supply the City of Burlington with a digital artwork file ready for printing and give the City the rights to reproduce the artwork for this project. The city will pay for all costs related to the production, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Project Timeline By July 29→Submit application package online: https://burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/ By August 12→Announce successful artists and writers By September 9→Submit final artwork files September 20 to October 13→Display artwork for duration of Culture Days Application Package 1. Artwork Statement: Provide a brief statement outlining your artwork concept. (maximum 150 words) 2. Visual Artwork or Writing Submission Visual Art: Submit an existing artwork or a sketch (草图). A sketch is preferred because reviewers can understand the proposed concept behind your work. Writing: Submit a poem, short story, or a part taken from a larger piece.(maximum 250 words) 3. Artist Biography: Provide a short self-introduction written in the third person.(maximum 50 words) 40. Which of the following is true about the project? A. Art forms like sculpture can be submitted directly. B. Each selected artist will receive funding to cover installation costs. C. Applicants may submit their work in digital or physical form D. All application materials must be submitted before July 29. 41. Why does the announcement recommend submitting a sketch? A. To make the submission process more efficient. B. To present the artist’s idea of the work. C. To ensure that all works follow a similar format. D. To allow unfinished works to compete with completed ones. 42. The text is mainly intended to ________. A. introduce a public art initiative in Burlington B. describe how public art signs are created C. encourage local artists and writers to submit artworks D. call for volunteers to help with the grand celebration 【答案】40. D 41. B 42. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了伯灵顿市公开征集艺术家与作者作品的活动通知，包括作品内容、奖励、时间安排、申请要求等。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据Project Timeline部分中“By July 29→Submit application package online(7月29日前→在线提交申请材料)”可知，所有申请材料都必须在7月29日前完成提交。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据Application Package部分中“A sketch is preferred because reviewers can understand the proposed concept behind your work.(草图更受推荐，因为评审能够更好地理解你作品背后提出的理念)”可知，主办方推荐提交草图是为了让艺术家更好地展现自己的创作思路。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据开头题目中“CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS!(诚征艺术家与创作者投稿！)”以及Project Overview部分中“10 artists and 10 writers will be selected to display their work on temporary signs along the Beachway multi-use path(将选出10名艺术家和10名作者，在滨道多用途道路的临时标识上展示作品)”和全文内容可知，全文围绕本次征稿展开介绍，介绍了作品内容、奖励、时间安排、申请要求等，目的是号召当地艺术家和作者积极投递作品参与项目。 (C) Two years ago, Chris and Jenna Humphrey moved to their rural dream house, sitting in splendid isolation in the south Norfolk countryside. Now on three sides of their home, the fields are set to be filled with solar panels for one of Britain’s growing number of huge solar farms. “I’m all for solar — we have panels on our garage (车库) roof,” says Chris. “It just seems criminal that hundreds of new houses are being built down the road and none has solar panels, when they would benefit households. But my bigger concern is these solar farms. They seem to reflect big-business thinking aimed at generating profits — they are putting profits before the countryside, food production and the environment.” With thousands of panels covering an extensive stretch of land, these projects are considered by some residents as industrial factories rather than green solutions. Their once peaceful and rural community is now under attack. A villager named Berry, for instance, is worried about pollution when panels are driven into the land supposedly protected for her drinking water. Adding to the frustration is a growing sense that local decisions are subject to being overturned by a higher authority. In many cases, local councils hold a vote and decisively reject a solar farm plan. However, the application can then be sent to a national government minister for a final decision. This process makes people feel that their local democratic (民主的) rights have been taken away, with decisions about their community made far away in the capital. It’s a situation that has left many feeling angry and powerless. For some landowners, their choice is shaped by economic reality. “A lot of the land we’re taking out of production is land that doesn’t make money. It just produces some low-grade feed for cattle,” says one of the farmers who have rented fields to a solar farm company. He says he is losing money on his wheat fields and the company will net him upwards of £1,000 per acre (英亩) per year. “People like to think the countryside never changes and always looks beautiful,” he says. The countryside has to make money like everywhere else. A lot of people support the solar farm. People are much more positive than is being made out.” 43. The word “criminal” (para.1) mainly expresses Chris’s criticism of _______. A. the failure to use solar panels where appropriate B. the large-scale construction of new houses C. the profit-driven operation of solar farms D. the increasing reliance on solar energy 44. According to para.2 and 3, some residents’ concern with solar farms is rooted in_________. ① the vast scale of solar farm projects. ② the potential operational risks in factories ③ the complex voting system facing the local community ④ the government decision-making process that ignores local voices A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ②④ 45. What does the farmer’s situation in the last paragraph suggest? A. A natural landscape appeals to local farmers more than an industrial one does. B. The solar farm project can be a profitable alternative to conventional farming. C. Realizing green goals outweighs satisfying local community needs. D. Some farmers unwillingly rent their wheat fields to solar farm companies. 46. What’s the main focus of this passage? A. The financial struggles faced by British farmers. B. The environmental dangers caused by solar technology. C. The government’s efforts to promote renewable energy. D. The controversy over large solar farms in the countryside. 【答案】43. A 44. B 45. B 46. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述英国乡村大型太阳能农场引发居民、农户两方截然不同的争议与矛盾。 【43题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“It just seems criminal that hundreds of new houses are being built down the road and none has solar panels, when they would benefit households.(路边在建数百栋新房却全都不装太阳能板，明明太阳能板能惠及住户，这简直criminal。)”可知，criminal此处批评本该安装太阳能板的新房却没有配套安装。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“With thousands of panels covering an extensive stretch of land, these projects are considered by some residents as industrial factories rather than green solutions.(数千块光伏板覆盖大片土地，居民认为这类项目更像工厂而非环保方案。)”可知①占地规模大符合题意；根据第三段中“This process makes people feel that their local democratic (民主的) rights have been taken away, with decisions about their community made far away in the capital.(这套流程让民众感觉本地民主权利被剥夺，社区事务由首都远程定夺。)”可知④决策流程忽视本地民众声音符合；文中未提及太阳能农场存在工厂运营隐患②、复杂投票制度③，排除。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“He says he is losing money on his wheat fields and the company will net him upwards of £1,000 per acre (英亩) per year.(他称麦田一直在亏损，而太阳能公司每年每英亩能给他带来超1000 英镑净收入。)”可知，太阳能农场相比传统农耕收益更高，是盈利替代方案。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。全文一边写居民反对乡村大型太阳能农场，一边写农户因经济收益支持项目，围绕乡村大型太阳能农场的争议展开。“The controversy over large solar farms in the countryside.(乡村地区大型太阳能农场的争议。)”符合题意。 Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Moving Home in an Eco-friendly Way If you’re preparing to move house, you probably already know how stressful it can be. With so many tasks to handle, reducing the environmental impact of moving may not be high on your list of priorities. ____47____ Fortunately, there are several practical ways to green your move and save some money. To begin with, it’s wise to sort through your belongings before packing. ____48____ In turn, a smaller removal truck is enough, saving money and reducing pollution. After clearing out unwanted items, the next step is packing. Many removal companies supply their own brand-new boxes at an additional cost. ____49____ Since they cannot keep cardboard boxes for long as it’s a fire risk, you can ask about their delivery schedule and collect boxes before they are sent to recycling. Alternatively, you can make effective use of items already available to you. Suitcases can serve as excellent alternatives to boxes, and you can also borrow them from friends or family. Laundry bags are another convenient choice, as they can hold a large number of items and are often easier to carry. ____50____ Instead of buying new packing materials, consider keeping old newspapers or air-filled packaging beforehand. If you find yourself short on recycled materials, soft household items such as towels and clothing can be used to wrap breakables. This is also a clever space-saving technique! A. In fact, moving is often a surprisingly wasteful process. B. Planning your move in advance can help reduce stress. C. One practical solution is to source used boxes from nearby stores. D. This reduces the number of boxes and packaging materials needed. E. Ensuring that delicate items are well-protected is a key part of a green move. F. Finally, hiring professional movers is the easiest way to handle a house move. 【答案】47. A 48. D 49. C 50. E 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了几种环保搬家的实用方法，帮助人们在搬家时减少环境污染同时节省开支，包括打包前整理物品、回收旧纸箱、利用家中现有物品收纳、使用废旧材料包裹易碎物品。 【47题详解】 根据前文“With so many tasks to handle, reducing the environmental impact of moving may not be high on your list of priorities. (搬家琐事繁多，减少搬家对环境的影响往往不是你的优先考虑事项)”以及后文“Fortunately, there are several practical ways to green your move and save some money. (幸运的是，有几种实用方法能让你的搬家更环保，还能省钱)”可知，此空需要衔接前后文，点出搬家浪费资源的现状。A选项“In fact, moving is often a surprisingly wasteful process.(事实上，搬家通常是一个格外浪费资源的过程)”承接前文人们不重视环保搬家，引出后文环保搬家的办法。 【48题详解】 根据前文“To begin with, it’s wise to sort through your belongings before packing. (首先，打包前整理好个人物品是明智之举)”以及后文“In turn, a smaller removal truck is enough, saving money and reducing pollution. (相应地，小型搬家货车就足够使用，既省钱又减少污染)”可知，此空需要说明整理物品带来的直接好处。D选项“This reduces the number of boxes and packaging materials needed. (这会减少所需纸箱和包装材料的数量)”提到耗材减少，引出后文用小货车搬家的做法，其中“This”指代前句整理物品的行为，符合语境。 【49题详解】 根据前文“Many removal companies supply their own brand-new boxes at an additional cost. (很多搬家公司提供全新纸箱会额外收费)”以及后文“Since they cannot keep cardboard boxes for long as it’s a fire risk, you can ask about their delivery schedule and collect boxes before they are sent to recycling. (由于纸箱存在火灾隐患，商家无法长期存放，你可以询问配送时间，在纸箱送去回收前收集)”可知，此空需要引出获取纸箱的实用办法。C选项“One practical solution is to source used boxes from nearby stores. (一个实用的解决办法是从附近商店获取二手纸箱)”承接新纸箱收费的弊端，引出后文收集旧纸箱的具体操作。 【50题详解】 根据后文“Instead of buying new packing materials, consider keeping old newspapers or air-filled packaging beforehand. If you find yourself short on recycled materials, soft household items such as towels and clothing can be used to wrap breakables. (与其购买新的包装材料，不如提前准备旧报纸或气泡膜包装。如果发现回收材料不够，可以用毛巾、衣物等柔软的家居用品来包裹易碎物品)”可知，此空后面围绕易碎物品的环保包装展开。E选项“Ensuring that delicate items are well-protected is a key part of a green move. (妥善保护易碎物品是环保搬家的关键一环)”总起后文包装易碎品的相关内容，符合语境。 IIL. Summary Writing (10’) 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Are Touchscreens in Cars Safe? For years, almost every new car sold has come with a high-tech, futuristic screen, which controls everything from the air conditioning to seat heating. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping systems are sometimes screen-controlled. Industry data show that about 97% of new cars produced globally now come equipped with at least one touchscreen, with approximately 81 million units shipped worldwide in 2025 alone. But is it really safe? The case against them is straightforward. Physical buttons allow drivers to learn their locations and press them without taking their eyes off the road. In contrast, a touchscreen offers no physical feedback, requiring drivers to spend more time locating and operating controls. One study found that an old car with buttons completed simple tasks in 10 seconds, while a touchscreen-equipped car took 45 seconds. Additionally, if drivers have wet fingers, wear gloves in cold weather, or drive on rough roads, the screen can become hard to use. However, physical buttons work reliably in such extreme conditions. Worse still, a bright screen at night can interfere with a driver’s vision. Even at its lowest brightness setting, the light pulls drivers’ eyes away from the road, increasing the risk of nighttime accidents. However, not everyone hates them. Admittedly, screen-based controls allow drivers to decide how features are arranged according to their daily needs, something physical buttons cannot easily match. Also, a single screen replaces dozens of physical buttons, reducing production costs. This allows carmakers to offer more competitive prices or invest in other safety features like better airbags. Whether drivers prefer or dislike touchscreens, innovation in car technology shows no signs of slowing. Even as touchscreens are falling out of favor, many carmakers are turning their attention to voice control — though that is a subject for another story. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Nowadays almost all newly-produced cars are equipped with multifunctional touchscreens, which distract drivers and work worse than physical buttons. However, they allow drivers to rearrange functions freely and cut carmakers’ production expenses. Though people hold mixed views on them, auto manufacturers are shifting to voice control for new vehicle technology. (50 words) 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了汽车触屏的普及现状、它相较于实体按键的安全弊端与独有优势，以及车载技术后续的创新发展趋势。 【详解】1.要点摘录 ①For years, almost every new car sold has come with a high-tech, futuristic screen, which controls everything from the air conditioning to seat heating.  ②Physical buttons allow drivers to learn their locations and press them without taking their eyes off the road. ③In contrast, a touchscreen offers no physical feedback, requiring drivers to spend more time locating and operating controls. ④Admittedly, screen-based controls allow drivers to decide how features are arranged according to their daily needs, something physical buttons cannot easily match.  ⑤Also, a single screen replaces dozens of physical buttons, reducing production costs. ⑥Even as touchscreens are falling out of favor, many carmakers are turning their attention to voice control — though that is a subject for another story. 2.缜密构思 ①作为背景引入，将②③两个要点进行重组，对比实体按键与触屏的驾驶安全差异，将④⑤要点进行整合，归纳触屏的两大突出优势，⑥交代行业后续发展走向。 3.遣词造句 Multifunctional touchscreens have become standard equipment on nearly every new car currently on the market. Touchscreens pose greater driving risks compared with traditional physical control buttons. Car producers plan to develop voice control as the next generation of in-car operation technology. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Nowadays almost all newly-produced cars are equipped with multifunctional touchscreens, which distract drivers and work worse than physical buttons. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句，避免了简单句堆砌) 【高分句型2】Though people hold mixed views on them, auto manufacturers are shifting to voice control for new vehicle technology. (运用了though引导的让步状语从句，逻辑清晰，提升书面表达的层次感) IV. Translation(15’=3+3+4+5) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 少刷网络短视频，否则你可能会近视。(or)(汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Spend less time watching short online videos, or you may get nearsighted. 【解析】 【详解】此处为祈使句+or+肯定句；表示“少刷网络短视频”译为spend less time watching short online videos；表示“否则”译为or；主语为you；表示“可能会近视”译为may get nearsighted。 53. 这两名羽毛球运动员的训练计划有所不同。(differ) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The two badminton players differ in their training plans. 【解析】 【详解】表示“这两名羽毛球运动员”译为the two badminton players；表示“……有所不同”译为differ in；表示“训练计划”译为their training plans。陈述事实用一般现在时。 54. 这个工作坊介绍了中国动画的演变历程，并强调其在本土艺术创新中的重要作用。(emphasis) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 【答案】This workshop introduces/introduced the evolution of Chinese animation and lays/laid emphasis on its important role in domestic art innovation. 【解析】 【详解】可表示陈述事实用一般现在时，或表示动作发生在过去用一般过去时；表示“这个工作坊”译为this workshop；表示“介绍”译为introduce；表示“中国动画的演变历程”译为the evolution of Chinese animation；表示“强调”译为lay emphasis on，and连接并列谓语；表示“在本土艺术创新中的重要作用”译为its important role in domestic art innovation。 55. 令人印象深刻的是，这位富有想象力的小说家将旅途所见巧妙地化作小说素材，成为作品亮点，吸引了众多读者。(impress) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 【答案】What impresses people most is that this imaginative novelist skillfully turns what he saw on his journey into novelistic materials, which becomes the highlights of the work and attracts numerous readers. 【解析】 【详解】表示“令人印象深刻的是”译为主语从句，从句缺少主语，故用what引导，翻译为What impresses people most，陈述事实用一般现在时，后跟that引导表语从句；从句主语表示“这位富有想象力的小说家”译为this imaginative novelist；表示“将旅途所见巧妙地化作小说素材”译为turn...into...结构，用一般现在时表事实，其中用what引导宾语从句，且从句动作发生在过去用一般过去时，即skillfully turns what he saw on his journey into novelistic materials；表示“成为作品亮点，吸引了众多读者”译为非限制性定语从句，修饰上文句子，故用which引导，翻译为which becomes the highlights of the work and attracts numerous readers，陈述事实用一般现在时 。 V. Guided Writing(25’) 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是明启中学的高二学生李明，你的校友Elaine在学校英语贴吧上发帖，内容如下： I’m a high school student. I’m working on a science project with four classmates. However, one member puts in no effort at all, affecting the progress of our project. The rest of us are upset, but no one wants to point it out directly for fear of damaging our relationship. What should I do? 你决定跟帖回应，你所写的内容须包括： 1.提出具体建议; 2.说明建议的理由。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dear Elaine, I’m sorry to hear your group is stuck with an uncooperative teammate. Here are my practical suggestions for you. First, have a gentle private talk with that member instead of blaming him publicly. Talk about the delayed project progress rather than his laziness, and ask whether he meets difficulties in the task. The private conversation won’t embarrass him and protects your friendship. Second, divide tasks clearly according to everyone’s strengths. Maybe he does nothing simply because he doesn’t know what to do. Clear assignments will remind him of his duty. If he still refuses to cooperate, turn to your teacher for fair help. Teachers can offer proper guidance without hurting your group relationship. Hope my advice can solve your problem smoothly. Li Ming, Senior 2, Mingqi High School 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生就其校友Elaine在学校英语贴吧上发帖求助的问题进行回复。 【详解】1.词汇积累 可实行的：practical→feasible 批评：blame→criticize 恰当的：proper→appropriate 解决：solve→settle 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句： First, have a gentle private talk with that member instead of blaming him publicly. 拓展句：Firstly, if you want to solve the problem properly, you should have a gentle private talk with that member rather than blame him publicly. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m sorry to hear your group is stuck with an uncooperative teammate. (运用了省略that的宾语从句。) 【高分句型2】If he still refuses to cooperate, turn to your teacher for fair help. (运用了 If引导的条件状语从句。) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 闵行三中2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语期末试卷 (时间105分钟，满分115分) I. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A(10’) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits the blank. Have you ever felt overshadowed despite your best efforts? Throughout my teenage years, I often watched my classmates get attention while I remained in the background, quietly hoping to be noticed, ____1____ I consistently excelled in my studies. The strong desire ___2___ (stand) out pushed me towards a regrettable decision. One day in the IT lab, our teacher pointed out that several computer parts ___3___ (steal). Curious looks passed among us, and everyone wondered how it could happen in a locked lab. “It’s possible to open that lock with another key,” I said. Instantly, eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. ___4___ unexpected wave of excitement came over me. ____5____ (enjoy) all the eyes on me, I demonstrated how to open the lock. Little did I realize that the moment ____6____ I took the spotlight would ruin everything. The following day, called to the headmaster’s office, I found myself ____7____ (accuse) of stealing the missing parts. “I didn’t do it, sir,” I argued, but suspicion clouded his eyes. His repeated questioning became far ____8____ (intense), pushing me to the edge of fear and tears. In a desperate attempt to escape the mounting pressure, I falsely confessed(承认). The headmaster asked my father to come to school, and I felt relieved yet ashamed as I noticed his shaky faith in me. My father gently asked me ____9____ I understood the gravity of my actions. Tearfully, I confessed my misguided longing for recognition. In the headmaster’s office, my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: “I trust my son. He is not a thief.” ___10___ my father’s support, I wouldn’t have learned a valuable lesson: attention cannot be forced; true recognition comes from honourable acts. Section B(10’) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. approach B. convinced C. exposed D. insecure E. opted F. occasionally G. repeat H. restrictive I. say J. sank K. steadily When I was a child, I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant ___11___ throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect my children’s weight with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and talk her out of a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart ___12___. It made me realize my advice on snacks might be having an unintentionally negative impact. According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not ____13____ that food is one of them,” she says. “This may leave kids feeling worried and ____14____, and those feelings aren’t necessarily healthy.” Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept called the “Division of Responsibility”. In this ____15____, parents provide a variety of healthy foods for their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to eat. That may mean a kid ____16____ consumes more cookies than carrots. Kids, when allowed to eat what they want, are also ____17____ to the natural consequences of their choices. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you ____18____ to eat something different,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have a(n) ____19____ in it.” I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less ____20____, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Whether they eat it or not, they’re seeing it. And then all of a sudden, it clicks.” IL. Reading Comprehension(45’) Section A (15’) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Before Global Positioning System (GPS) became widely available, exploring and navigating(导航) unfamiliar places was a demanding task. It required ____21____, including consulting paper maps, planning and memorizing parts of the route. In today’s technological world, ___22___, there is little need to think about the route. Using mobile phones to navigate has become ___23___.Whether you’re heading to a new park or meeting friends at a restaurant, all you need to do is tap the location on your phone. Then, simply follow the turn-by-turn directions to arrive at your destination. But this ___24___ comes at a cost: your overall sense of place suffers. Once performed exclusively by the human brain and sensory system, spatial navigation has now been ____25____ by technology. There are structures in the brain that are dedicated to these complex ___26___ tasks. In particular, the hippocampus (海马体) can ___27___ spatial memory, spatial navigation and mental mapping. In other words, it allows us to remember landmarks and estimate distances. As we age, our memory declines. And while there is no perfect solution to healthy aging, scientists agree that one of the key factors is staying ___28___ active. Studies show that we can actually ____29____ the hippocampus memory through exploration and spatial navigation. ____30____, expert navigators such as London cab drivers have larger hippocampus as a result of their extensive spatial mapping and multi-sensory experience of the city. If spatial navigation is such an essential element to healthy aging and mental activity, why give this critical ____31____ to our phones? GPS navigation apps treat us as passive passengers rather than active explorers. In the process, they make us lose the ___32___ to make decisions. In turn, this reduces our ability to create proper mental maps of the surrounding environment, and negatively impacts the hippocampus. Despite countless benefits modern technology offers, it is important to be ___33___ of its potential influence on the brain. Our ultimate goal should be to design tools that support our brain and enhance our opportunities to ___34___ with the real world around us. By carefully shaping technology in this way, we can ensure it serves as a supportive partner in our daily lives rather than a(n) ____35____ human experience. 21. A. patience B. instruction C. preparation D. permission 22. A. moreover B. however C. therefore D. otherwise 23. A. automatic B. occasional C. scientific D. economical 24. A. comparison B. efficiency C. motivation D. convenience 25. A. ruled out B. taken over C. covered up D. built up 26. A. goal-setting B. path-finding C. map-reading D. memory-building 27. A. support B. classify C. skip D. interpret 28. A. highly B. regularly C. socially D. mentally 29. A. trace B. evaluate C. exercise D. balance 30. A. In fact B. Above all C. In addition D. For example 31. A. skill B. routine C. habit D. application 32. A. right B. initiative C. freedom D. determination 33. A. tolerant B. proud C. mindful D. critical 34. A. engage B. identify C. experiment D. struggle 35. A. copy of B. extension of C. replacement for D. foundation for Section B(30’) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) It was less than a year ago when Maria found herself waiting on the phone line for more than half an hour just to speak with the school’s translator. All she wanted was to ensure her sons’ success in school, but her ability to communicate directly with school officials was slim. Maria had encountered struggles in the past which resulted from not speaking English — with doctors and neighbors — but this was not acceptable. For Maria, this was the last straw. To be the mother her sons needed her to be, she would have to learn English. Finding Literacy Partners could not have been more perfect, in Maria’s own words. Classes were available at times that fit her schedule, and didn’t interfere with the time she set aside for her children. Better yet, after only a few lessons, Maria was able to start helping her sons with their homework. She even said of Ronaldo, her six-year-old son, “We’re learning the same words. I like that because we understand and learn together.” Every night, Maria sits down with both Ronaldo and her nine-year-old son, Mauricio, for two hours. They read, do homework, practice their vocabulary, and most importantly, spend quality time together. Maria has gone from never helping her sons with homework to helping five to six times per week. Furthermore, she has increased the time spent reading with them. Looking back, it amazes Maria that she used to have to call the school’s homework helpline whenever her children had a question. Now, she’s able to be right there when they need her. But Maria didn’t stop with her sons’ homework. She even joined the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of their school. Praised by the school principal as “the president of the parents”, Maria makes sure she continues to live up to the title. She’s confident and secure, no longer nervous to reach out to others. Instead, she quickly steps into a role as the leader and translator for those who need assistance. In one academic year at Literacy Partners, Maria gained two educational levels! She has also experienced less stress simply by being able to communicate with those around her. When asked what she enjoys most about living in New York, Maria said,“Everyone has the freedom to express themselves as they please.”And now Maria can have a taste of that same freedom. 36. The phrase “the last straw”(para. 1) probably refers to________ A. the little contact between Maria and the school B. the biggest obstacle Maria faced to joining Literacy Partners C. the greatest challenge Maria met when learning English D. the long wait on the phone for the school’s translator 37. Why did the school principal call Maria“the president of the parents”? A. She was officially elected as the head of the PTA. B. She helped organize school funding activities C. She actively supported and guided other parents. D. She was responsible for translating school materials. 38. Which of the following best describes Maria? A. Determined and supportive. B. Hardworking and proud C. Ambitious and independent. D. Caring and grateful. 39. What is the main focus of the passage? A. Children benefit from regular parent-child learning activities. B. Residents adjust to a new environment by learning English. C. A mother improves her life and helps others through learning English. D. A family becomes less dependent on external support through joint efforts. (B) Burlington public art CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS! Culture Days at the Beachway Project Overview The City of Burlington’s public art program is presenting a series of temporary public art signs along the Beachway as part of Ontario Culture Days. To showcase the incredible work of Burlington-based artists, 10 artists and 10 writers will be selected to display their work on temporary signs along the Beachway multi-use path. This call is open to all art forms that can be reproduced on a sign. This includes, but isn’t limited to: visual art, graphic art, illustration, photography, poetry, short story, non-fiction, etc. Photographs of three-dimensional artistic works, such as sculpture and craft, can also be submitted. Both existing work and newly created work are welcome. Project Award The award for this project is $400. Successful artists must supply the City of Burlington with a digital artwork file ready for printing and give the City the rights to reproduce the artwork for this project. The city will pay for all costs related to the production, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Project Timeline By July 29→Submit application package online: https://burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/ By August 12→Announce successful artists and writers By September 9→Submit final artwork files September 20 to October 13→Display artwork for duration of Culture Days Application Package 1. Artwork Statement: Provide a brief statement outlining your artwork concept. (maximum 150 words) 2. Visual Artwork or Writing Submission Visual Art: Submit an existing artwork or a sketch (草图). A sketch is preferred because reviewers can understand the proposed concept behind your work. Writing: Submit a poem, short story, or a part taken from a larger piece.(maximum 250 words) 3. Artist Biography: Provide a short self-introduction written in the third person.(maximum 50 words) 40. Which of the following is true about the project? A. Art forms like sculpture can be submitted directly. B. Each selected artist will receive funding to cover installation costs. C. Applicants may submit their work in digital or physical form D. All application materials must be submitted before July 29. 41. Why does the announcement recommend submitting a sketch? A. To make the submission process more efficient. B. To present the artist’s idea of the work. C. To ensure that all works follow a similar format. D. To allow unfinished works to compete with completed ones. 42. The text is mainly intended to ________. A. introduce a public art initiative in Burlington B. describe how public art signs are created C. encourage local artists and writers to submit artworks D. call for volunteers to help with the grand celebration (C) Two years ago, Chris and Jenna Humphrey moved to their rural dream house, sitting in splendid isolation in the south Norfolk countryside. Now on three sides of their home, the fields are set to be filled with solar panels for one of Britain’s growing number of huge solar farms. “I’m all for solar — we have panels on our garage (车库) roof,” says Chris. “It just seems criminal that hundreds of new houses are being built down the road and none has solar panels, when they would benefit households. But my bigger concern is these solar farms. They seem to reflect big-business thinking aimed at generating profits — they are putting profits before the countryside, food production and the environment.” With thousands of panels covering an extensive stretch of land, these projects are considered by some residents as industrial factories rather than green solutions. Their once peaceful and rural community is now under attack. A villager named Berry, for instance, is worried about pollution when panels are driven into the land supposedly protected for her drinking water. Adding to the frustration is a growing sense that local decisions are subject to being overturned by a higher authority. In many cases, local councils hold a vote and decisively reject a solar farm plan. However, the application can then be sent to a national government minister for a final decision. This process makes people feel that their local democratic (民主的) rights have been taken away, with decisions about their community made far away in the capital. It’s a situation that has left many feeling angry and powerless. For some landowners, their choice is shaped by economic reality. “A lot of the land we’re taking out of production is land that doesn’t make money. It just produces some low-grade feed for cattle,” says one of the farmers who have rented fields to a solar farm company. He says he is losing money on his wheat fields and the company will net him upwards of £1,000 per acre (英亩) per year. “People like to think the countryside never changes and always looks beautiful,” he says. The countryside has to make money like everywhere else. A lot of people support the solar farm. People are much more positive than is being made out.” 43. The word “criminal” (para.1) mainly expresses Chris’s criticism of _______. A. the failure to use solar panels where appropriate B. the large-scale construction of new houses C. the profit-driven operation of solar farms D. the increasing reliance on solar energy 44. According to para.2 and 3, some residents’ concern with solar farms is rooted in_________. ① the vast scale of solar farm projects. ② the potential operational risks in factories ③ the complex voting system facing the local community ④ the government decision-making process that ignores local voices A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ②④ 45. What does the farmer’s situation in the last paragraph suggest? A. A natural landscape appeals to local farmers more than an industrial one does. B. The solar farm project can be a profitable alternative to conventional farming. C. Realizing green goals outweighs satisfying local community needs. D. Some farmers unwillingly rent their wheat fields to solar farm companies. 46. What’s the main focus of this passage? A. The financial struggles faced by British farmers. B. The environmental dangers caused by solar technology. C. The government’s efforts to promote renewable energy. D. The controversy over large solar farms in the countryside. Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Moving Home in an Eco-friendly Way If you’re preparing to move house, you probably already know how stressful it can be. With so many tasks to handle, reducing the environmental impact of moving may not be high on your list of priorities. ____47____ Fortunately, there are several practical ways to green your move and save some money. To begin with, it’s wise to sort through your belongings before packing. ____48____ In turn, a smaller removal truck is enough, saving money and reducing pollution. After clearing out unwanted items, the next step is packing. Many removal companies supply their own brand-new boxes at an additional cost. ____49____ Since they cannot keep cardboard boxes for long as it’s a fire risk, you can ask about their delivery schedule and collect boxes before they are sent to recycling. Alternatively, you can make effective use of items already available to you. Suitcases can serve as excellent alternatives to boxes, and you can also borrow them from friends or family. Laundry bags are another convenient choice, as they can hold a large number of items and are often easier to carry. ____50____ Instead of buying new packing materials, consider keeping old newspapers or air-filled packaging beforehand. If you find yourself short on recycled materials, soft household items such as towels and clothing can be used to wrap breakables. This is also a clever space-saving technique! A. In fact, moving is often a surprisingly wasteful process. B. Planning your move in advance can help reduce stress. C. One practical solution is to source used boxes from nearby stores. D. This reduces the number of boxes and packaging materials needed. E. Ensuring that delicate items are well-protected is a key part of a green move. F. Finally, hiring professional movers is the easiest way to handle a house move. IIL. Summary Writing (10’) 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Are Touchscreens in Cars Safe? For years, almost every new car sold has come with a high-tech, futuristic screen, which controls everything from the air conditioning to seat heating. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping systems are sometimes screen-controlled. Industry data show that about 97% of new cars produced globally now come equipped with at least one touchscreen, with approximately 81 million units shipped worldwide in 2025 alone. But is it really safe? The case against them is straightforward. Physical buttons allow drivers to learn their locations and press them without taking their eyes off the road. In contrast, a touchscreen offers no physical feedback, requiring drivers to spend more time locating and operating controls. One study found that an old car with buttons completed simple tasks in 10 seconds, while a touchscreen-equipped car took 45 seconds. Additionally, if drivers have wet fingers, wear gloves in cold weather, or drive on rough roads, the screen can become hard to use. However, physical buttons work reliably in such extreme conditions. Worse still, a bright screen at night can interfere with a driver’s vision. Even at its lowest brightness setting, the light pulls drivers’ eyes away from the road, increasing the risk of nighttime accidents. However, not everyone hates them. Admittedly, screen-based controls allow drivers to decide how features are arranged according to their daily needs, something physical buttons cannot easily match. Also, a single screen replaces dozens of physical buttons, reducing production costs. This allows carmakers to offer more competitive prices or invest in other safety features like better airbags. Whether drivers prefer or dislike touchscreens, innovation in car technology shows no signs of slowing. Even as touchscreens are falling out of favor, many carmakers are turning their attention to voice control — though that is a subject for another story. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation(15’=3+3+4+5) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 少刷网络短视频，否则你可能会近视。(or)(汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 53. 这两名羽毛球运动员的训练计划有所不同。(differ) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 54. 这个工作坊介绍了中国动画的演变历程，并强调其在本土艺术创新中的重要作用。(emphasis) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ 55. 令人印象深刻的是，这位富有想象力的小说家将旅途所见巧妙地化作小说素材，成为作品亮点，吸引了众多读者。(impress) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing(25’) 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是明启中学的高二学生李明，你的校友Elaine在学校英语贴吧上发帖，内容如下： I’m a high school student. I’m working on a science project with four classmates. However, one member puts in no effort at all, affecting the progress of our project. The rest of us are upset, but no one wants to point it out directly for fear of damaging our relationship. What should I do? 你决定跟帖回应，你所写的内容须包括： 1.提出具体建议; 2.说明建议的理由。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $