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宁波市高二期末英语科目听力部分听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节,第一节听下面五段录音,每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音,回答第一小题。How are you going to get home? Oh, I can just take a bus or a taxi. There are usually plenty of taxis around that area. Yes, but not on a sunday night. Why don't you ask Kevin to drive you home? He is coming along with us. How are you going to get home? Oh, I can just take a bus or a taxi. There are usually plenty of taxes around that area. Yes, but not on a sunday night. Why don't you ask Kevin to drive you home? He is coming along with us. 听下面的录音,回答第二小题。Do you want to read out tonight? Or would you rather eat at home? We eat now a lot this week. I'm perfectly happy to stay home for a change as long as they don't have to cook. Do you want to read out tonight? Or would you rather eat at home? We eat now a lot this week. I'm perfectly happy to stay home for a change as long as they don't have to cook. 听下面的录音,回答第三小题。how are you in your roommate getting . along pretty well? SHE usually comes home late, but she's always careful not to make any noise in k time sleeping. I like that. He is a real change from my old roommate who only ever cared ed about herself. How are you in your roommate getting . along pretty well? SHE usually comes home late, but she's always careful not to make any noise in k time sleeping. I like that. He is a real change from my old roommate who only ever cared about herself. 听下面的录音,回答第四小题。They should control your backache. You should detect improvement within two days. But my wife used a different medication for her backpack. There are different factors that determine how a medication will work. I can't just give the same medication to everyone. They should control your backache. You should detect improvement . within two days. My use the different medication for her backpack. There are different factors that determine how a medication will work. I can't just give the same medication to everyone. 听下面的录音,回答第五小题。I'm taking the job at gindele books. It'll be good experience to work for a publishing company. How are the benefits? There is an excEllent health plan. The company pays ninety percent of employees health insurance, and IT gives everyone free health club membership. That's amazing. congratulations. I'm taking the job at glendoe books. It'll be good experience to work for a publishing company. How are the benefits? There is an excEllent health plan. The company pays ninety percent of employee's health insurance, and IT gives everyone free health . club membership. That's amazing. congratulations. 第一节到此结束,第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的ABC3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。听下面的录音,回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Have you thought about applying for . a scholarship? Do they have any? I mean, my dad is always complaining about how much money IT costs him in . your department. There are actually three full scholarships available, but there are only two in my department. They cover school fees and provide one thousand five hundred . dollars cash, one thousand five hundred dollars cash party, please miss. the money is intended more as a textbook allowance, not party money. If you promise to behave. i'll show you how to apply. great. And thanks. Have you thought about a plane for . a scholarship? Do they have any? I mean, my dad is always complaining about how much money IT costs him in . your department. There are actually three full scholarships available, but there are only two in my department. They cover school fees and provide one thousand five hundred . dollars cash, one thousand five hundred dollars cash party, please miss. the money is intended more as a textbook allowance, not party money. If you promise to behave, i'll show you how to apply. Great and thanks. 听下面的录音,回答第八至第十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Judith, I just wanted to thank you for all your help, all of the flyers and posters you made for this year's jazz festival look amazing. No problem. I was delighted that you asked me get involved. I really hope that this year's event proves to be a big success. Well, I just heard that a reporter from gold sounds magazine is here to write a review of all the concert performers. So that's exciting. IT sure is, do you have any time to meet up sometime this afternoon? sure. Let's meet at the main stage at the end of catriona sala said. Then we can watch the next . musician together. Judith, I just wanted to thank you for all your help. All of the flyers and posters you made for this year's jazz festival look amazing. No problem. I was delighted that you asked me get involved. I really hope that this year's event proves to be a big success. Well, I just heard that a reporter from gold sounds magazine is here to write a review of all the concert performers. So that's exciting. IT sure is. Do you have any time to meet up sometime this afternoon? sure. Let's meet at the main stage at the end of catriona sul, ford said. Then we can watch the next musician together. 听下面的录音,回答第十一至第十三小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hi, I need to move to water town. At the beginning of next month, my company will be moving here, and they suggested we use your real estate agency. I'd like to rent a two bedroom apartment. sure. Here are some of the apartments that are available okay oh. and I see you have a three bedroom apartment . available yes, that once far from the city center but it's spaces and quite . nice um well, I don't really want to spend more than six hundred and fifty dollars per month okay. here's a two bedroom apartment for six hundred dollars. Well within your Price range. I'd like to look at IT. Could we visit IT sometime this week? I'll check my calendar. Hi, I need to move to water town at the beginning of next month. My company will be moving here. And they suggested we use your real ee state agency. I'd like to rent a two bedroom apartment. sure. Here are some of the apartments . that are available. OK. Oh, and I see you have a three bedroom apartment available. Yes, that ones far from the city center, but it's spaces and quite nice. Hm, well, I don't really want to spend more than six hundred and fifty dollars per month. Okay, here's a two bedroom apartment for six hundred dollars. Well within your Price range. I'd like to look at IT. Could we visit IT sometime this week? I'll check my calendar. 听下面的录音,回答第十四至第十六小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I'd like to welcome bar Green, the successful concert violinist, to our studio today. Hello, it's good to be here. Vary, why did you decide to be a violinist? IT was something I had been desperate to do since I was about six years old. My parents weren't musicians, but they let my brother and die do whatever we like, these hobbies, as long as I didn't get in the way of our education. My brother is a good footballer, but sports never really been my thing. I ve watched a concert on T. V. And after that, I was hooked. So what did you do when you left school? I thought about studying math or physics, but then I heard about a youth ban that was doing a world tour. They offered me a scholarship so I could afford to go, which was brilliant. When I got back, as I already knew what I wanted to do, IT seemed a pointless to delay going to music college. So that's where I went. I'm very lucky to be able to do what I love, and I have achieved what I set out to do as a Young child. Not many people get the chance to do that. I'd like to welcome barry Green, the successful concert violinist, to our studio today. Hello, it's good to be here. Vary, why did you decide to be a violinist? IT was . something I had been desperate to do since I was about six years old. My parents weren't musicians, but they let my brother and die, do whatever we like, these hobbies, as long as I didn't get in the way of our education. My brother is a good footballer, but sports never really been my thing. I ve watched a concert on T. V, and after that I was hooked. So what did you do when you left school? I thought about studying maps or physics, but then I heard about a youth ban that was doing a world tour. They offered me a scholarship so I could afford to go, which was brilliant. When I got back, as I already knew what I wanted to do, IT seemed a pointless to delay going to music college. So that's where I went. I'm very lucky to be able to do what I love and to have achieved what I set out to do as a Young child. Not many people get the chance to do that. 听下面的录音,回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi, my name's jez. I work at an activity center for Young people as an activity leader. The center is a north cornwall in the southwest of england. The center is open all year around, but I only work here during the summer, and summer is the busiest time, so they need extra activity leaders. Then activity centers are a great idea for Young people. Most of the people who come to the center live in towns and cities, so it's a chance to enjoy some fresh air. Our center is near the sea, so we spend most time on water activities like surfing and sAiling. We also do rock climbing and mountain biking on the mountain slopes. I think that the most important thing about the activity centers is the social side. Young people today spend so much time on computers or watching T. V that they don't talk to each other much in most of our activities, they have to work in teams. So it's a good opportunity for them to learn about working and communicating with other people and make new friends too. In the evenings, we get together red singing songs and play indoor games. On the last afternoon, we always have team games. Every group wants to be first, so they really try hard, and it's a lot of fun. I've been an activity leader for three years now, but this will be my last time. I am finishing university next year and getting a full time job. It's sad to think that this is my last year here, but I really . enjoyed IT. Hi, my name's jess. I work at an activity center for Young people as an activity leader. The center is a north cornwall in the southwest of england. The center is open all year round, but I only work here during the summer, and summer is the busiest time, so they need extra activity leaders. Then activity centers are a great idea for Young people. Most of the people who come to the center live in towns and cities, so it's a chance to enjoy some fresh air. Our center is near the sea, so we spend most time on water activities like surfing and sAiling. We also do rock climbing and mountain biking on the mountain slopes. I think that the most important thing about the activity centers is the social side. Young people today spend so much time on computers or watching T. V. That they don't talk to each other much. In most of our activities, they have to work in teams, so it's a good opportunity for them to learn about working and communicating with other people and make new friends too. In the evenings, we get together to sing songs and play indoor games. On the last afternoon, we always have team games. Every group wants to be first, so they really try hard, and it's a lot of fun. I've been an activity leader for three years now, but this will be my last time. I'm finishing university next year and getting a full time job. It's sad to think that this is my last year here, but i've really enjoyed IT. 第二节到此结束,现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。
宁波市2025学年第二学期高二期末考试
英语参考答案
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分;每题1.5分)
1-5 CCBAB
6-10 CBCCC
11-15 AABAB
16-20 BAACB
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)
21-23BCD
24-27 DABA
28-31 CDCC
32-35 BAAB
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
36-40 FCAEG
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
41-45 CBDAB
46-50 CBCCA
51-55 ADBAD
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
56.a
57.are flown
58.carrying
59.and
60.to deliver
61.seemingly
62.accessible
63.coupled
64.However/Nevertheless
65.which
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
Come and Explore the Human Library Event
Are you tired of passive reading and eager for a lively exchange of ideas?A special Human
Library Event is scheduled to take place in the school library from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m.next Sunday.
This innovative activity features people as books and conversations as pages,pushing the
boundaries of traditional reading.We've invited outstanding alumni to act as "human books".
You are welcome to "check them out"and conduct in-depth two-way conversations.They will
listen to your thoughts,answer your questions about your studies and personal growth,and share
their life stories and insights-offering you an experience beyond printed books.
Come and explore the charm of the Human Library-where every page speaks!
The Student Union
第二节(满分25分)
Mrs.Lopez turned around and noticed Eli's serious condition.She rushed over and knelt
beside him."Eli,peanut allergy?"Eli couldn't speak-but nodded weakly,his face unnaturally
red.Mrs.Lopez eased him into a sitting position and loosened his collar to ensure easy breathing.
Then,she calmed the panicked crowd and dialed the emergency number.Squeezing Eli's
trembling hand,she kept her voice calm:"Stay with me,Eli.Help is on the way."Lila stood
rooted to the spot,guilt and confusion swirling in her tearful eyes.Other classmates stared
anxiously,their faces pale with worry.Within minutes,the paramedics arrived and rushed Eli to
the nearest hospital.
宁波市2025学年第二学期期末考试高二英语参考答案
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Two weeks later,the class held a "Safe Snack Party"to celebrate Eli's return.The desks
were covered with fruit cups,apple pies and cookies,each labeled with a clear ingredient card.
On the blackboard,Mrs.Lopez had written in bright letters:"Ask first.Share safely.Care for
everyone."Lila approached Eli with a heart-shaped cookie and said softly,"My grandma helped
me make this-we double-checked the ingredients."Eli took the cookie with a grateful smile.
He then turned to face the class and told them about his allergy,which was greeted by warm
smiles and supportive nods.Being different no longer made him feel alone-it made him feel
protected,understood and truly included.
【听力原文】
Text 1
W:How are you going to get home?
M:Oh,I can just take a bus or a taxi.There are usually plenty of taxis around that area.
W:Yes,but not on a Sunday night.(1)Why don't you ask Kevin to drive you home?He's
coming along with us.
Text 2
W:Do you want to eat out tonight or would you rather eat at home?
M:We've eaten out a lot this week.(2)I'm perfectly happy to stay home for a change-as
long as I don't have to cook.
Text 3
M:How are you and your roommate getting along?
W:Pretty well.She usually comes home late,but (3)she's always careful not to make any
noise in case I'm sleeping.I like that.She's a real change from my old roommate who only
ever cared about herself.
Text4(第4题为推断题)
W:These should control your backache.You should detect improvement within two days.
M:But my wife used a different medication for her back pain.
W:There are different factors that determine how a medication will work.I can't just give the
same medication to every one.
Text 5
W:I'm taking the job at Glendale Books.It'll be good experience to work for a publishing
company.
M:(5)How are the benefits?
W:There's an excellent health plan.The company pays ninety percent of employees'health
insurance.And it gives every one free health club membership.
M:That's amazing!Congratulations!
Text 6
M:Have you thought about applying for a scholarship?
W:Do they have any?I mean,my dad is always complaining about how much money it costs
him.
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M:(6)In your department,there are actually three full scholarships available.But there
are only two in my department.They cover school fees and provide $1,500 cash.
W:$1,500cash?Party!
M:Please,Miss.(7)The money is intended more as a textbook allowance,not party money.
If you promise to behave,I'll show you how to apply.
W:Great,and thanks!
Text 7
M:Judith,I just wanted to thank you for all your help.(8)All of the flyers and posters you
made for this year's Jazz Festival look amazing.
W:No problem!I was delighted that you asked me to get involved!I really hope that this year's
event proves to be a big success.
M:Well,I just heard that (9)a reporter from Gold Sounk magazine is here to write a review
of all the concert performers,so that's exciting!
W:It sure is!Do you have any time to meet up sometime this afternoon?
M:Sure.(10)Let's meet at the main stage at the end of Catriona Salford's set.Then we can
watch the next musician together.
Text 8
W:Hi,I need to move to Watertown at the beginning of next month.(11)My company will be
moving here,and they suggested we use your real estate agency.I'd like to rent a
two-bedroom apartment.
M:Sure,here are some of the apartments that are available.
W:OK.Oh,and I see you have a three-bedroom apartment available?
M:Yes,that one's far from the city center,but it's spacious and quite nice.
W:Hmm...Well,(12)I don't really want to spend more than 650 dollar's per month.
M:OK.Here's a two-bedroom apartment for 600 dollars-well within your price range.
W:I'd like to look at it.(13)Could we visit it sometime this week?
M:(13)I'll check my calendar.
Text 9
W:I'd like to welcome Barry Green,the successful concert violinist,to our studio today.
M:Hello.It's good to be here.
W:Barry,why did you decide to be a violinist?
M:It was something I'd been desperate to do since I was about six years old.My parents
weren't musicians,but (14)they let my brother and I do whatever we liked as hobbies,as
long as it didn't get in the way of our education.My brother's a good footballer,but sport's
never really been my thing.I watched a concert on TV,and after that I was hooked.
W:So what did you do when you left school?
M:I thought about studying maths or physics,but then (15)I heard about a youth band that
was doing a world tour.They offered me a scholarship so I could afford to go,which
was brilliant.When I got back,as I already knew what I wanted to do,it seemed pointless to
delay going to music college,so that's where I went.(16)I'm very lucky to be able to do
宁波市2025学年第二学期期末考试高二英语参考答案
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what I love,and to have achieved what I set out to do as a young child.Not many people
get the chance to do that.
Text 10
W:Hi.My name's Jess.I work at an activity center for young people,as an activity leader.The
center is in North Cornwall in the south-west of England.The center is open all year round,
but (17)I only work here during the summer,and summer is the busiest time,so they need
extra activity leaders then.Activity centers are a great idea for young people.Most of the
people who come to the center live in towns and cities,so it's a chance to enjoy some fresh
air.Our center is near the sea,so (18)we spend most time on water activities like surfing
and sailing.We also do rock climbing and mountain biking on the mountain slopes.(19)I
think that the most important thing about the activity centers is the social side.Young
people today spend so much time on computers or watching TV that they don't talk to each
other much.In most of our activities they have to work in teams,so (19)it's a good
opportunity for them to learn about working and communicating with other people,
and to make new friends,too.In the evenings,we get together to sing songs and play indoor
games.On the last afternoon,we always have team games.Every group wants to be first,so
they really try hard,and it's a lot of fun.(20)I've been an activity leader for three years
now,but this will be my last time.I'm finishing university next year and getting a
full-time job.It's sad to think that this is my last year here,but I've really enjoyed it.
宁波市2025学年第二学期期末考试高二英语参考答案
4宁波市2025学年第二学期期末考试
高二英语试卷
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。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.How does the woman suggest the man go home?
A.By bus.
B.By taxi.
C.By car.
2.What does the man want to do?
A.Eat out tonight.
B.Cook dinner himself.
C.Have home-made food.
3.What does the woman think of her new roommate?
A.Lively.
B.Thoughtful.
C.Selfish.
4.Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A.In a hospital.
B.At home.
C.In a medical lab
5.What are the speakers discussing about the woman's new job?
A.The salary.
B.The benefits.
C.The workload.
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,各小题将给出
5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Father and daughter.
B.Boss and employee.
C.Schoolmates.
7.What would the $1,500 cash be used for?
A.School fees.
B.Textbooks.
C.Parties.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What does the man thank the woman for?
A.Hosting the festival.
B.Contacting a reporter.
C.Designing event materials.
9.Why is the man excited?
A.The event will be profitable.
B.A famous band will perform.
C.A magazine review will be written.
10.When will the speakers meet?
A.Before the festival opens.B.After the final concert.
C.Between two performances.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Why is the woman moving to Watertown?
A.Her company will relocate.
B.Her family lives in the area.
C.She is starting her own business.
12.What does the woman care most about the apartment?
A.The rent.
B.The size.
C.The location.
13.What will the speakers most likely do next?
A.Check other apartments.B.Schedule a visit.
C.Go to the city centre.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14.What do we know about Barry's parents?
A.They respected his own interests.
B.They valued his academic studies.
C.They were professional musicians.
15.What did Barry do right after he left school?
A.He took science classes.
B.He joined a touring band.
C.He returned to a musical school.
16.How does Barry feel about his career?
A.Relieved.
B.Satisfied.
C.Regretful.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Who is the speaker?
A.A short-term worker.
B.A college graduate.
C.A fitness coach.
18.What do young people mainly do in the center?
A.Try water-based sports.B.Play indoor games.
C.Enjoy mountain activities.
19.What is the main benefit for the participants?
A.Gaining a novel experience.
B.Strengthening physical health.
C.Improving interpersonal skills.
20.Why does Jess most likely give this talk?
A.To look for new members.
B.To share her work experience.
C.To promote the activity center.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
National parks are more than scenic places on a map:they protect natural landscapes,
preserve historic memories and provide visitors with opportunities for outdoor exploration.The
following sites show how nature,history and recreation come together in different forms.
NATIONAL MONUMENT,Grand Portage
It brings to life the past of the North American fur trade from the perspective of the
Anishinaabe(阿尼什纳比族),who partnered closely with the North West Company.Walk along
wilderness trails that once served as vital trade routes for early travelers and fur traders.
Discover the ancient camps and a reconstructed trading depot (in its historic location.See
how it shaped co-management with the government today.
NATIONAL RIVER AREA,Mississippi
In the middle of a bustling urban setting,this 72-mile river park offers quiet stretches for
fishing,boating,birdwatching,bicycling,camping and hiking.And there are plenty of visitor
centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River.This is a
great place to start your adventure of this iconic river.
NATIONAL RIVERWAY,Saint Croix
Grab your paddle and love for adventure to the St.Croix,offering over 200 miles of clean
water that glides and rushes through a forested landscape.Paddle,boat,fish,and camp among
this wild and scenic beauty.Hiking and historic towns also offer rewarding alternatives for your
outdoor exploration.
21.What can we learn about Grand Portage National Monument?
A.Its role in protecting local wildlife
B.Its history as a fur-trade meeting place.
C.Its efforts to reconstruct a trading depot.D.Its influence on present-day global trade.
22.What do NATIONAL RIVER AREA and NATIONAL RIVERWAY have in common?
A.Tourist centers.
B.Urban landscape.
C.Camping choices.
D.Environmental protection.
23.Where is the text most likely from?
A.A history essay.
B.A travel journal.
C.A geography textbook.
D.A national park website
B
It is an extremely confusing time for anyone with a creative career.For months,I have been
troubled by my unsold manuscripts,my family's repeated advice to choose a "practical"major,
and the fear that writing may never provide a steady living.It feels like jobs like writing have
become more like a fantasy than a realistic career.But what truly unsettles me at the very core is
the rapid rise of Al,leaving me constantly struggling to figure out what unique value my works
can contribute to society.
It is a concern I cannot easily share with my loved ones,because they would encourage me
no matter how difficult the reality is.Admittedly,I'm glad that they do,and I'm glad that people
think I am talented in writing,but it also makes me wonder if they really believe it.Though I
have no financial pressure,I long to live independently and earn a stable income.I am unwilling
to spend my life doing work I do not care about,and I still hope for a more meaningful future.
I am passionate about writing music criticism and essays,but I keep asking myself:is art
essential to society?After reading Sigrid Nunez's novel The Friend,I began to reflect on the true
meaning of being a writer.The book explores whether creating art is selfish and compares art's
value with practical careers like farmers or doctors,who offer concrete help to others.We
certainly all consume art,and I think everyone has some work of art that has personal value to
them,but it is hard to defend art's value when compared with the direct help offered by farmers
or nurses,to name but a few.These are careers that provide direct and definite aid to real people,
whereas the potential benefits of art are sort of invisible.
Indeed,art is what has defined humans across our existence.My writing,wherever it ends
up taking me,has value in its creation.All the millions of short films unwatched,songs
unlistened to,and stories unread have value because someone took the time to make them.That
has to be worth something.So I keep writing
24.What worries the author most according to paragraph 1?
A.The pressure to choose a major.
B.The failure to sell written works.
C.The difficulty of earning a living.
D.The value of his art in the AI age
25.Why doesn't the author share his concern with his loved ones?
A.Their support may sound unreliable.
B.Their views may differ from his career plan.
C.Their encouragement may add to his pressure.
D.Their words may remind him of financial risks.
26.What does paragraph 3 mainly suggest?
A.Practical jobs matter more than art.
B.Art's social value can be hard to recognize.
C.Personal passion can prove art's worth.
D.Creative work should serve practical needs.
27.Which of the following best describes the author?
A.Reflective.
B.Responsible.
C.Self-disciplined.
D.Hard-working.
C
Plants can detect potential dangers by means of smell.However,their ability to recognize
threats varies.New research indicates that young leaves of corn plants are far more sensitive to
danger signals than mature ones.
Lei Wang,a plant biologist at the University of Bern in Switzerland,explains that plants
can sense approaching risks and activate their defense systems in advance.He and his colleagues
published the new findings in Current Biology.
Many plants strengthen their chemical defenses when facing insect attacks.One important
way for plants to perceive threats is through scent().They are capable of detecting scent
molecules(分子)in the air,,which may come from insects'saliva(口水)or nearby damaged plants..
Nevertheless,scientists have not yet clarified which parts of plants are responsible for
detecting dangers,as plants have no noses.They also know little about the internal mechanism
by which plants process danger signals.Wang's team intended to explore this warning system in
corn.However,they ran into an unexpected obstacle early on:when exposed to threat-related
scents,fully grown corn leaves showed almost no detectable response.
The researchers then focused on young leaves instead.Lab experiments showed that young
comn leaves performed much better in sensing dangers than older ones,with a stronger reaction
to a typical danger-signaling scent,which smells like freshly cut grass.The reason is still unclear.
Being in the early growth stage,young leaves need extra defense,so it may be a natural
protection for these more susceptible young leaves.Besides,young leaves,usually growing at
the top of plants,might be more exposed to scents carried over long distances.These
assumptions require further study.
Wang hopes his research will contribute to the breeding of insect-resistant crops,which will
gradually reduce the use of poisonous pesticides in agriculture."My parents are farmers,"Wang
says."This research is not just to satisfy curiosity.I truly expect to solve some practical
agricultural problems."
28.What is special about young comn leaves according to the new research?
A.They give off warning scents.
B.They grow faster than mature leaves.
C.They react better to danger signals.
D.They attract insects from long distances.
29.What problem did Wang's team meet at first?
A.Corn plants failed to grow well.
B.Insects'saliva damaged the young leaves
C.Danger-related scents were hard to detect.
D.Mature leaves reacted little to warning smells.
30.Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word "susceptible"in paragraph 5?
A.Slow to grow.B.Hard to reach
C.Easily harmed.
D.Quickly recovered.
31.What does Wang expect from this research?
A.It may explain corn's faster growth.
B.It may reveal how plants process signals.
C.It may lead to greener crop protection.
D.It may make pesticide use more efficient.
D
Many popular programs promise to increase happiness,but they often require more time
and effort than busy people can manage.As a result,most of us find it hard to stick to such
demanding routines.This raises an important question:what if becoming happier did not call for
a complete change in lifestyle?What if it could start with simple,brief actions that are easy to
carry out?
To explore the possibility,researchers launched a global online study known as the Big Joy
Project,where a large number of participants were asked to complete a daily "micro-act"-a short,
easy activity designed to build joy.These acts included listing things they felt grateful for,
performing an act of kindness,or watching an inspiring video.Each day,people reported how they
felt both before and after the activity,which allowed researchers to track changes in their emotions.
The results,based on data from participants from more than 200 countries and regions,
showed encouraging changes.After only one week,most people reported noticeable
improvements:they experienced more positive feelings,less stress,and even better sleep and
physical health.Moreover,the study showed a direct connection between effort and outcome-
the more micro-acts a person completed,the greater their increase in happiness turned out to be.
Interestingly,these benefits reached everyone,including those facing adversities in life.
People with fewer resources or lower social status often reported an even stronger sense of
well-being..The project also succeeded in promoting“prosocial'?behavior(亲社会行为)-the
natural desire to help others and connect with the community.In particular,groups that initially
showed less prosocial tendency,such as those in less wealthy regions,demonstrated the most
significant growth in this respect.
The study suggests that happiness does not necessarily depend on major achievements or
external events.Instead,small but intentional acts-such as giving thanks,offering kindness,or
taking a moment to appreciate the world-can help individuals actively shape their own emotional
well-being.In today's fast-paced world,these micro-moments of joy provide a practical and
powerful way to help people feel lighter,more connected and more satisfied with life.
32.Why was the Big Joy Project launched?
A.To compare different acts of kindness.
B.To seek an easier way to enhance happiness.
C.To test popular long-term happiness programs
D.To promote major changes in people's lifestyles.
33.What can we learn about the study results?
A.Small acts made a difference.
B.Happier people did more micro-acts.
C.Prosocial growth centered on rich regions.D.Higher status contributed to stronger gains
34.What is the main function of paragraph 4?
A.To present further findings
B.To detail the research process.
C.To draw the core conclusion.
D.To offer practical suggestions.
35.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A.Prosocial Behavior:A Path to Happiness
B.Micro-Acts:Small Steps to Greater Happiness
C.Big Joy Project:A Strategy for Lifelong Happiness
D.Happiness:From Major Achievements to Daily Life
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。
In modern busy life,mental overwhclm has become common for many pcople.We often
struggle with cndlcss worrics,messy thoughts and tiring to-do lists that leave us mentally
exhausted.
36 Thankfully,here are some practical and cvidence-based ways to ease
our mental pressure and regain calmncss in daily life.
Write about your problems.
Writing down what makes you feel stresscd is more helpful than you think.Rescarch has
shown that cxpressive writing can reduce troubling thoughts and improve your working memory.
37 Just let your words flow freely on the paper without self-criticism.Doing this
evcry day can prevent messy thoughts from piling up and wcighing you down.
●38
A rccent study has found that people need nearly 23 minutes to fully regain focus after an
unexpected disturbance.Frequent distractions will only leave you feeling anxious and inefficient.
To solve this problem,you can identify common disturbances like social mcdia updates and
email notices.Set fixed periods to deal with them so that you can save your cognitive energy for
key tasks.
●Connect physically.
Rather than keeping to yourself when feeling stressed,try to stay close to people who care
about you.
.39 Studics have made it clear that warm physical touch can lower stress
levels and improve your overall sense of well-being.Even small gentle touches can create a
strong feeling of comfort and calmness.
Learn to refuse politely.
Overwhelm often comes from taking on too many unnecessary responsibilities.You can list
things you plan to say"no"to,such as after-work emails or mcaningless events.
40
Only in this way can you put them into what really matters and improve your mental health.
A.Schedule interruptions.
B.Manage time reasonably.
C.This daily practice helps clear your mind effectively.
D.Saying no to extra assignments improves your work cfficiency.
E.You can hug your family or hold hands with your close fricnds.
F.Such a state can greatly impact our mood and daily performance.
G.Learning to set proper boundaries saves your limited mental encrgies.
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。
Which one did you crochet(用钩针编织)?”I asked a woman from the island of Cyprus..
She smiled and pointed to three colorful wind spinncrs ()saying she had learned crocheting
from a fricnd just to 41 in the activity.She was among a group of Cypriot womcn 42
wind spinncrs,which would be hung on the roof 43 Christiana,a strong and sympathetic
woman who co-founded the organization Peace2Peace.
The organization 44 women from across Cyprus,sprcading a message of peaceful
coexistence through crochet,conncction and cooperation.For nearly 50 years,Cyprus has been
painfully 45 by a"Green Line",separating Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities.
The crucl conflicts 46 thousands of lives,many of them women and children who never
had the chance to rcturn home alive.The war brought to its people great 47-broken
homes,slecpless nights,and wounds of the heart that no amount of time could ever fully heal.
"Somc gather to make war.We women gather to make peace."These words from the
women
48 my heart.The invisible political barriers made cooperation almost impossible.
Luckily,through tircless efforts,these women 49 to weave threads into works of unity.
Their work 50 the barriers,both literally and spiritually,proving Cypriots could stand
togcther.
I pray that the work of their hands could remain blessed,and that these women carrying on
this noble51 will continue as their well-loved Christiana intendcd.52 various
differences,people could still come together in love,live side by side in friendship and build a
53
future of lasting peace.Their handmade wind spinncrs arc not merely decorations,
but 54
of unity and harmony in a torn world.They hope their efforts will inspire other
divided nations to scek peace,and that the spirit of cooperation will
55
in every comner
of the world.
41.A.cooperate
B.struggle
C.participate
D.compete
42.A.wrapping
B.crafting
C.collecting
D.displaying
43.A.in pursuit of
B.in search of
C.in place of
D.in honor of
44.A.unites
B.impresses
C.satisfies
D.grcets
45.A.controlled
B.divided
C.surrounded
D.covered
46.A.changed
B.threatened
C.claimed
D.risked
47.A.pressure
B.suffering
C.confusion
D.anxiety
48.A.broke
B.filled
C.touched
D.followed
49.A.promised
B.rushed
C.managed
D.happened
50.A.broke down
B.brought about
C.focused on
D.kept up
51.A.cause
B.routine
C.career
D.tradition
52.A.For
B.Except
C.Without
D.Despite
53.A.creative
B.shared
C.steady
D.planned
54.A.symbols
B.records
C.rewards
D.alternatives
55.A.rest
B.fade
C.return
D.spread
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。
At 8 a.m.,on the shining waters of Erhai Lake in Yunnan Province,harvesting begins on
schedule for the Ottelia acuminata(海菜花),56 local vegetable gaining popularity
among Chinese customers.By noon,the freshly-picked plants are rushed into cold storage for
initial processing.That same afternoon,the plants 57(fly)to Shanghai,which is 2,500
kilometers away.By the next morning,still58(carry)the lake's moisture ()they
appear neatly on the "digital shelves"of the fresh-grocery e-commerce platform Dingdong
Maicai,get picked by customers,59 eventually end up in their kitchens.
Behind this 24-hour race against time 60(deliver)fresh produce to customers'
tables is three years of preparation.Jiang Lichuan,head of spring produce at Dingdong Maicai,
and his team have worked relentlessly to make the 61(sceming)impossible practical.
Once considered a local specialty,the Ottelia acuminata is now 62
(access)to
pcople in multiple big cities across China,mainly through online sales.Advances in agricultural
technology,63(couple)with wider sourcing by e-commerce platforms,are enabling
once region-bound seasonal ingredients to reach customers across the country.
"When I first arrived in Beijing,the selection of spring vegetables in local markets was
extremely limited,"recalled Xu Jie,45,a native of Changzhou,Jiangsu Province."64,in
recent years,as soon as spring arrives,I can purchase a full range of hometown produce,65
is a gift that fresh-grocery e-commerce platforms bring us,"she added.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校学生会将举办一项创新阅读活动一“真人图书馆”,邀请优秀校友扮演“书籍”
供同学们“借阅”并进行面对面交流。请为校英文报写一篇短文,内容包括:
(1)介绍活动相关信息:
(2)号召同学积极参加。
注意:(1)写作词数应为80左右。参考词汇:校友alumni(复数)
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Come and Explore the Human Library Event
The Student Union
第二节(满分25分)
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。
Eight-year-old Eli was starting his first day at Maplewood Elementary School.His mom
had warned him a hundred times:"Never accept peanut snacks,and always tell others about
your peanut allergy ()Even a tiny bit could make your throat itch (and cause breathing
problems."
But he hated fecling"diffcrent".When Mrs.Lopez asked the class to share their "favorite
snacks"for a get-to-know-you activity,the other kids talked about chocolate chip cookies and
fruit cups.Eli just mumbled,"I like...applcs."Hc didn't mention his allergy.He was afraid of
being labeled"he wcird(奇怪的)kid who couldn't eat normal food,.”
A month later,Mrs.Lopez asked everyone to bring a homemade snack to share for the
cnd-of-Scptember party.The desks were covered with fruit,juice,popcomn and cookies.Eli had
brought some apple pies and watched the other kids laughing and enjoying their treats.
Lila,his deskmate,held a cookie out to him."My grandma made itl Want a taste?It's
sweet and chewy!"
Eli's heart raced.He shook his head rapidly and said,"No,thanks!"Lila's smile faded a
littlc,but she simply shrugged and walked away.
Eli let out a sigh of relief-then felt a twist of guilt.She was just being nice,and now she
probably thought he was weird.Maybe this one had no peanuts,he hoped."Lila,wait,"he called
out.She turned back,surprised.Eli forced a smile."Actually...I've changed my mind.Can I try
one?"Lila's face lit up."Sure!"She handed him a cookie.
Eli took a small bite,chewing slowly.It tasted delicious.But after two bites,his throat began
to tighten.His nose felt stuffy.Red spots spread across his face.Panic surged through him-were
there peanuts in the cookie?He clutched his throat,gasping for air.His voice came out weak:
"I...I can't breathe..."
"Mrs.Lopez!Something's wrong with Eli!"Lila called at the top of her voice.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150左右:
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mrs.Lopez turned around and noticed Eli's serious condition.
Two weeks later,the class held a"Safe Snack Party"to celebrate Eli's return