浙江金华市2025-2026学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题

这是金华十校2025至2026学年第二学期期末质量检测高2英语试卷听力部分。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。are you spending Christmas at your parents place? Actually, they're coming to us this year and they're planning to sell their house and move to a beach house. How about you? We haven't decided yet. Are you spending Christmas at your parents ts place? Actually, they're coming to us this year and they're planning to sell their house and move to a beach house. How about you? We haven't decided yet. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。Hey, Amber, how's the new post going? We miss you in . marketing. That's nice to hear. Luckily, it's going well. The colleagues in the sales team are all great, and i've just closed a big deal, which made a lot of money for our company. Hey, Amber, how's the new post going? We miss you in . marketing. That's nice to hear. Luckily, it's going well. The colleagues in the sales team are all great, and i've just closed a big deal, which made a lot of money for our company. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。I know IT was . expensive, but I love my new smart watch. I can check my heart rate, my step count. Yeah, that can be useful. Just don't let IT steal your piece of mind. I found myself getting too focused on the numbers, and IT became quite stressful. I know IT was expensive, but I love my new smart watch. I can check my heart rate, my step count. Yeah, that can be useful. Just don't let IT steal your piece of mind. I found myself getting too focused on the numbers and IT became quite stressful. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。No, you've made the same mistake again. Come on, carl, you need to focus. I'm sorry, I promise. I'm not usually this forgetful. It's just that i've barely slept someone's carl ARM was going off outside my house all night. I was so annoying. No, you've made the same mistake again. Come on, carl. You need to focus. I'm sorry, I promise. I'm not usually this forgetful. It's just that i've barely slept someone's car alarm was going off outside my house all night. IT was so annoying. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。Does tina really know nothing about the party tonight? nope. Her husband is taking her out for lunch. While we get things ready, they're going to the hotel where they held their wedding. Then when they arrive back at the house will all be there waiting. Does tina really know nothing about the party tonight? nope. Her husband is taking her out for lunch. While we get things ready, they're going to the hotel where they held their wedding. Then when they arrive back at the house will all be there waiting. 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。This place is huge. I know it's about twice the size of the gym we had at our school. Does IT cost much to . rent thirty six pounds for a day? Wow, that's not bad. Between twelve of, it's actually cheaper than that little dance studio we were using at the community center. I know, come on, the others will arrive soon. And it's less than two weeks before we're dancing at the spring festival celebrations. I know the dragon costume is still in my car. Help me Carry IT. Will you . sure this place is huge? I know it's about . twice the size of the gym we had at our school. Does IT cost much to . rent thirty six pounds for a day? Wow, that's not bad. Between twelve of us. It's actually cheaper than that little dance studio we were using at the community centre. I know, come on, the others will arrive soon. And it's less than two weeks before we're dancing at the spring festival celebrations. I know the dragon costume is still in my car. Help me . Carry IT, will you sure? 听下面的录音，回答第八和第九小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。That's a nice ring. thanks. IT was my grandma. Originally, SHE left IT to my dad sister when he died, but and ray doesn't have any kids of her own. So SHE recently decided to pass IT on to me. Lucky you. I know it's not really my style given a choice, i'd usually pick a gold rather than silver, but this is obviously a special case. Of course, I love the roses all over the band. They're so unusual and the stone is such a lovely Green. Yeah, that's my favorite thing about IT, according to the family story, my grandpa bought grandma the ring because the stone matched her eyes. Oh, how romantic. That's a nice ring. thanks. IT was my grandma. Originally, SHE left IT to my dad sister when he died, but and ray doesn't have any kids of her own. So SHE recently decided to pass IT on to me. Lucky you. I know it's not really my style. Given a choice, i'd usually pick a gold rather than silver, but this is obviously a special case. Of course, I love the roses all over the band. They're so unusual and the stone is such a lovely Green. Yeah, that's my favorite thing about IT. According to the family story, my grandpa bought grandma the ring because the stone matched her eyes. Oh, how romantic. 听下面的录音，回答第十至第十二小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Are you still on the computer? Is eleven? P. M, yes, sorry to wake you up, dad. I'm doing some research for my business studies project. We have to create a marketing strategy for a Green product. I see. What have you chosen? Something I read from an article about a while ago. It's new, super White housepainter experiments showed IT can reflect up to ninety eight percent of sunlight. Using IT can reduce indoor temperatures and the need for cooling systems. That's original. Most of my classmates have chosen to focus on things like solar panels and electric vehicle, but I like my idea Better. After all, painting a wall is pretty easy, and almost anyone can afford a kind of paint. I agree, I suppose your imaginary business will have more customers than i'll leave you alone, but don't stay up too late. Good night. Are you still on the computer? Is eleven? P. M, yes, sorry to wake you up, dad. I'm doing some research for my business studies project. We have to create a marketing strategy for a Green product. I see. What have you chosen? Something I read from an article about a while ago. It's new, super White housepainter experiments showed IT can reflect up to ninety eight percent of sunlight. Using IT can reduce indoor temperatures and the need for cooling systems. That's original. Most of my classmates have chosen to focus on things like solar panels and electric vehicles, but I like my idea Better. After all, painting a wall is pretty easy, and almost anyone can afford a kind of paint. I agree, I suppose your imaginary business will have more customers than i'll leave you alone, but don't stay up too late. Good night. 听下面的录音，回答第十三至第十六小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hey, sh, pay attention here. When luke skyWalker kills this guy there, did you hear . that he screamed. This character had just fAllen to his death. Anything wrong here? This stream sound is one of the most famous sound effects . in movie history. really? Yeah, it's called the wheel home screen. In the movie where the sound made its first appearance, the actor was instructed to make a sound like a man being bitten by an alligator. IT was . originally recorded in one thousand and fifty one for Warner brows. Sound affects library. Back then, making sound effects was expensive. So to save money, the wild screen was reused many times during the nineteen, nineteen fifties and nineteen . thousand sixties. Right then in the late nineteen seventies, sound designer ben bert used this scream in the star wars movies, plus many other films he worked done. Nowadays, it's something of a joke in the film, making industry directors included as a humorous way to honor bert. How cool. But why is IT called the willful m scream after . private wilhelm, a character from a one thousand fifty three western movie who gets shot in the leg? I see, i'll definitely listen out for IT in the future. Hey, pay attention here. When, look, skyWalker kills this guy there. Did you hear . that he screamed. This character had just fAllen to his death. Anything wrong here? This scream sound is one of the most famous sound effects in movie history. really. Yeah, it's called the wild scream in the movie where the sound made its first appearance. The actor wasn't expected to make a sound like a man being . bitten by an alligator. IT was originally recorded in one thousand nine and fifty one for Warner brows. Sound affects library. Back then, making sound effects was expensive. So to save money, the wild screen was reused many times during the nineteen nineteen fifties and nineteen . thousand sixties. Right then, in the late nineteen seventies, sound designer ben bert used this scream in the star wars movies, plus many other films he worked done. Nowadays, it's something of a joke in the film, making industry directors included as a humorous way to honor bert. How cool. But why is IT called the willful m scream after . private wilhelm, a character from a one thousand hundred and fifty three western movie who gets shot in the leg? I see. I'll definitely listen out for IT in the future. 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。Ladies and gentlemen, today we gather at this hotel to celebrate a great leader, the man who gave birth to this incredible company. He cared for IT through his hard work and creativity until IT was the top medical software company in the world. Over the years, he's been the captain of the ship, piloting us through the ups and downs of our industry. Blue wave is like a family, and that is what this company has valued most. Only when we can help and support our colleagues can we treat our customers in the same way. We've seen new faces join, bringing fresh ideas and energy. But this man's passion has always been at the center of what we do today. We say goodbye to him as he leaves us to enjoy time with his family. Let us express our gratitude for the lessons learned, the success is shared and the moments that made us more than just the company. To tom, our respected boss. May the next chapter of your life be just as exciting as this one. cheers. Ladies and gentlemen. Today we gather at this hotel to celebrate a great leader, the man who gave birth to this incredible company. He cared for IT through his hard work and creativity until IT was the top medical software company in the world over the years, he's been the captain of the ship piloting us through the ups and downs of our industry. Blue wave is like a family, and that is what this company has valued most. Only when we can help banks support our colleagues can we treat our customers in the same way. We've seen new faces join, bringing fresh ideas and energy. But this man's passion has always been at the centre of what we do today. We say goodbye to him as he leaves us to enjoy time with his family. Let us express our gratitude for the lessons learned, the success is shared and the moments that made us more than just the company. To tom, our respected boss, may the next chapter of your life be just as exciting as this one. cheers. 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。 高二英语答案 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 AABBA 6-10 CCAAB 11-15 BAACC 16-20 CACAB 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） 21-23ACB 24-27 CCBD 28-31 BBDC 32-35 AADD 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 BFECD 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分) 第一节（共15个小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 BADBC 46-50 BADAC 51-55 BCADD 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.satisfaction 57.a 58.measuring 59.played 60.equipped 61.where 62.is tailored 63.and 64.annually 65.Despite 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【审题重点】 考生应准确理解“浪费用电”这一现象，并紧扣两个任务：一是具体描述校园内存在的 浪费用电情况，二是针对这些情况提出切实可行的节约用电建议。写作时应注重现象的真实 性和建议的针对性和可操作性。 【内容要点】 1.描述现象：具体、生动地描绘校园中常见的浪费用电行为。例如：教室里空无一人， 但灯、风扇、空调仍然开着：多媒体设备（电脑、投影仪）在课间或放学后不关闭：实验室、 图书馆、功能室中的设备处于待机状态或长时间未断电等。 2.提出建议：建议应具体、有针对性，能切实解决或缓解浪费用电问题，避免空洞。 例如，可以将建议按不同责任主体分类呈现，使建议层次清晰、内容具体，常见主体有三类： 学生个人：养成随手关灯、关风扇等电器的习惯：最后一个离开教室的人负责检查电器 关闭情况等。 班级/值日生：设立电管员；定期开展节能主题班会，提高意识等。 学校层面：张贴节能提示贴纸：更换感应灯或LED灯：开展节能评比活动等。 3.结构与语言：文章结构完整，先描述现象后提出建议。语言正式、客观、理性，符 合校报投稿风格。可适当使用号召性语句增强感染力。 One possible version Stop the Waste.Power the Future A quick walk through our campus reveals a troubling habit:electricity is being wasted everywhere.It's common to see empty classrooms with all lights on,fans spinning,and air conditioners running;Computers and projectors are left on during breaks,while equipment in labs and libraries stays in standby mode unnecessarily.Such thoughtless waste doesn't just increase the school's electricity bills;it also harms our environment. To tackle this problem,we can all play a part.As students,we should develop the habit of turning off lights,fans,and devices when leaving a room-especially the last person out.Each class could appoint an "electricity monitor"to double-check before breaks.The school can help too:put up energy-saving reminder stickers,replace old lights with LED or sensor-activated ones, and launch a monthly "green class"contest to encourage responsible behavior. Small actions add up.Let's stop the waste and power a brighter,cleaner future together! (以上内容仅供参考) 第二节（满分25分） 1.原文大意 讲述了转学生David的故事。他过去在学校被嘲笑、孤独、不受欢迎。转到新学校后， 意外地被校篮球队明星Date“选中”成为朋友，迅速获得人气。然而，他发现这些新朋友 实际上很刻薄：欺负同学、威胁优等生、丑化老师。他一直试图随大流而不参与。直到有一 天，Dante和队员们把一名叫Tim的瘦弱学生堵在更衣室，进行严重的欺凌行为。David看 到墙上的求助按钮，内心陷入挣扎。 2.核心冲突 ◇显性冲突：David看到求助按钮之后的内心挣扎和选择 ◆隐性冲突：David渴望被接纳VS他内心对欺凌的反感与良知 主题： ●从“被动从众”到“主动选择正义”的成长 ●真正的友谊建立在尊重和互助之上 ●对popularity的理解 3.人物分析 人物 特点 在续写中的作用 内向、有创伤经历、渴 David 主角，必须做出道德选择 望归属但良知未泯 受欢迎、强势、欺凌的 冲突的制造者，代表“假友谊”“肤 Dante 带头者 浅的高人气” 瘦弱、被欺负、被称为 Tim 受害者，需要被拯救 “怪胎” 其他队员 从众欺凌者 霸凌的盲从者 其他人（老师Ms. 可能提供真正的接纳 第二段的关键角色 Solej、其他同学) 4.段首句解读 Para.1:I wondered ifI should push it. 第一段写作内容：描写David的心理斗争→他做出的选择→按下按钮后的直接后果 写作线索提示： ★内心冲突：回忆起自己过去被欺负的感受（呼应前文“made fun of,lonely”),害怕失去 Dante一伙的接纳，害怕再次成为被孤立的人，但看到Tim被霸凌的惨状，良知告诉他 不能再沉默。 ★直接后果：警报响起，Dante等人惊慌失措；老师赶来，营救Tim:Dante等人的愤怒、 惊讶、背叛感；David被踢出队伍等。 Para.2:The next day,when I ate lunch alone,something unexpected happened. 第二段写作内容：Tim来陪David一起吃午饭→Tim表达感激→（更多学生的加入）→ David获得真正的友谊或认可→David的反思和成长 写作线索提示： ★意想不到的事情：可能是Ti走过来，坐到他旁边，一起吃饭、表达感激：可能是其 他被Dante欺凌过的同学，邀请他一起坐：真正的友谊开始等。 ★David的反思与成长：对“友谊”的新定义；对“受欢迎”的新理解；对“过去”的和 解；获得真正的“归属感”等。 ★结尾升华：可以呼应开头“重新开始的机会”一这一次，他以真实的自己重新开始： 也可以呼应开头“被Dante选中”，真正的归属感不是被“选中”，而是自己选择成为什 么样的人等。 One possible version I wondered if I should push it.If I pushed the button,Dante and his crew would turn on me, and the popularity I had just gained would disappear instantly.My heart pounded as the laughter echoed in the locker room.Suddenly,Tim's frightened eyes met mine,and I remembered every cruel laugh I had endured at my old school.My hand moved before my brain caught up.I slammed the button hard.Immediately,a loud buzz filled the room.The laughter died instantly, giving way to fear and panic.Dante shot me a furious look before running away.Soon,teachers rushed in and rescued Tim The next day.when I ate lunch alone,something unexpected happened.Tim showed up holding his tray and sat down across from me.He didn't say much,just a quiet"thanks."Then another student joined us-a girl who had once been teased by Dante's gang.Then more followed. Soon,the table was filled with warm company.It dawned on me that starting over was never about winning favour from the popular crowd.It was about becoming the right kind of person.For the first time,I walked into the classroom with my head held high.I looked up,and caught Tim's gentle smile.That was worth more than any popularity Dante could have given me. (以上内容仅供参考) 听力原文 Text1 W:Are you spending Christmas at your parents'place? M:Actually,they're coming to us this year!And they're planning to sell their house and move to a beach house.How about you? W:We haven't decided yet. Text 2 M:Hey,Amber.How's the new post going?We miss you in marketing. W:That's nice to hear.Luckily,it's going well.The colleagues in the sales team are all great and I've just closed a big deal,which made a lot of money for our company Text 3 W:I know it was expensive,but I love my new smartwatch.I can check my heart rate,my step count... M:Yeah,that can be useful.Just don't let it steal your peace of mind.I found myself getting too focused on the numbers,and it became quite stressful. Text 4 W:No!You've made the same mistake again.Come on,Carl!You need to focus. M:I'm sorry.I promise I'm not usually this forgetful.It's just that I've barely slept.Someone's car alarm was going off outside my house all night.It was so annoying! Text 5 M:Does Tina really know nothing about the party tonight? W:Nope!Her husband is taking her out for lunch while we get things ready.They're going to the hotel where they held their wedding.Then,when they arrive back at the house,we'll all be there waiting! W:This place is huge! M:I know.It's about twice the size of the gym we had at our school! W:Does it cost much to rent? M:f36 for a day. W:Wow,that's not bad,between 12 of us!It's actually cheaper than that little dance studio we were using at the community center. M:I know!Come on.The others will arrive soon,and it's less than two weeks before we're dancing at the Spring Festival celebrations! W:I know!The dragon costume is still in my car.Help me carry it,will you? M:Sure Text 7 M:That's a nice ring. W:Thanks!It was my grandma's,originally.She left it to my dad's sister when she died.But Aunt Rae doesn't have any kids of her own,so she recently decided to pass it on to me. M:Lucky you! W:I know!It's not really my style.Given a choice,I'd usually pick gold rather than silver.But this is obviously a special case. M:Of course!I love the roses all over the band.They're so unusual.And the stone is such a lovely green. W:Yeah,that's my favorite thing about it.According to the family story,my grandpa bought Grandma the ring because the stone matched her eyes! M:Oh.how romantic! Text 8 M:Are you still on the computer?It's 11:00 p.m W:Yes,sorry to wake you up,Dad.I'm doing some research for my business studies project.We have to create a marketing strategy for a"green"product. M:I see.What have you chosen? W:Something I read from an article about a while ago.It's new,"super-white"house paint. Experiments showed it can reflect up to 98%of sunlight.Using it can reduce indoor temperatures and the need for cooling systems. M:That's original! W:Most of my classmates have chosen to focus on things like solar panels(太阳能电池板)and electric vehicles.But I like my idea better.After all,painting a wall is pretty easy.And almost anyone can afford a can of paint! M:I agree.I suppose your imaginary business will have more customers!Then I'll leave you alone,but don't stay up too late.Good night. Text 9 M:Hey...shh!Pay attention here...When Luke Skywalker kills this guy...There!Did you hear that? W:He screamed.This character had just fallen to his death.Anything wrong here? M:This scream sound is one of the most famous sound effects in movie history! W:Really? M:Yeah,it's called "the Wilhelm Scream".In the movie where the sound made its first appearance,the actor was instructed to make a sound like a man being bitten by an alligator (短吻鳄)川 W:Ha-ha! M:It was originally recorded in 1951 for Warner Bros.Sound Effects Library.Back then,making sound effects was expensive.So,to save money,"the Wilhelm Scream"was reused many times during the 1950s and 1960s. W:Right! M:Then,in the late 1970s,sound designer Ben Burtt used this scream in the Star Wars movies, plus many other films he worked on.Nowadays,it's something of a joke in the filmmaking industry.Directors include it as a humorous way to honor Burtt. W:How cool!But why's it called "the Wilhelm Scream"? M:After Private Wilhelm,a character from a 1953 Western movie who gets shot in the leg. W:I see.I'll definitely listen out for it in the future! ★威廉尖叫(the Wilhelm Scream),是一个影视剧常用声音效果，被用于超过200部影片中。该声效常 用于角色被枪击，从高处摔落，或被爆炸抛出时。该尖叫声得名于1953年西部片《飞沙河袭击》中的 一个角色士兵威廉，他在片中被箭夫击中。 Text 10 Ladies and gentlemen,today we gather at this hotel to celebrate a great leader,the man who gave birth to this incredible company.He cared for it through his hard work and creativity until it was the top medical software company in the world.Over the years,he's been the captain of this ship,piloting us through the ups and downs of our industry. BlueWave is like a family,and that is what this company has valued most.Only when we can help and support our colleagues can we treat our customers in the same way. We've seen new faces join,bringing fresh ideas and energy,but this man's passion has always been at the center of what we do.Today,we say goodbye to him.As he leaves us to enjoy time with his family,let us express our gratitude for the lessons learned,the successes shared,and the moments that made us more than just a company.To Tom,our respected boss,may the next chapter of your life be just as exciting as this one.Cheers.2025一2026学年第二学期期末质量检测 高二英语试题卷 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第IⅡ卷（非选择题），共150分，考试时间120分钟。 请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。 第I卷（选择题共95分） 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.Where will the man spend Christmas? A.At his own house. B.At a beach house. C.At his parents'house. 2.What does the woman think of her new post? A.Satisfying. B.Challenging. C.Boring. 3.What is one disadvantage of smartwatches according to the man? A.They are expensive. B.They may increase stress. C.They can't measure steps accurately. 4.What happened to the man last night? A.He made a mistake. B.He didn't sleep well. C.He forgot to lock his car. 5.What are the speakers discussing? A.A surprise party. B.Their lunch plan. C.A popular hotel. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答 时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.How much rent should each team member share? A.￡1. B.￡2. C.￡3. 7.Where are the speakers probably? A.At a school gym. B.At a costume store. C.At a dance studio 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.Who gave the woman the ring? A.Her aunt. B.Her grandma. C.Her sister. 9.What does the woman like most about the ring? A.Its color. B.Its material. C.Its shape. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What's the relationship between the two speakers? A.Teacher and student.B.Father and daughter. C.Classmates. 11.Why does the woman feel confident about her project? A.The man agrees with her idea. B.The product is cheap and easy to use. C.She's done enough experiments for it. 12.What will the man probably do next? A.Go back to sleep.B.Help with the project. C.Buy a can of paint. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What are the speakers probably doing? A.Watching a movie.B.Shooting a movie C.Playing a game. 14.What was "the Wilhelm Scream"originally meant to sound like? A.Someone being shot. B.Someone falling to their death C.Someone being attacked by an alligator(短吻鳄). 15.Why was "the Wilhelm Scream"reused so often before the 1960s? A.To honor a movie. B.To add some humour. C.To reduce filmmaking costs. l6.Who is“the Wilhelm Scream”named after? A.A director. B.A sound designer. C.A movie character. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What event is the speech for? A.A retirement ceremony.B.A company's opening. C.A welcome party. 18.What is the primary business of the company? A.Travel services. B.Housing management. C.Medical software. 19.What does the company value the most? A.Mutual support. B.Great passion. C.Hard work. 20.Who is Tom? A.A faithful customer.B.A respected leader. C.A successful captain. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Are you looking for a way to help your child discover the joy of reading?The Curiosity Lab provides a fun way to help children aged 7 to 14 fall in love with reading, knowledge and learning. What's inside? Each issue is packed with over 50 pages of amazing facts,spectacular photos,brain-teasers, crosswords,interactive games,do-it-yourself projects,riddles,and jokes.It explores an extensive variety of subjects that genuinely appeal to children. Why can you trust it? Created in partnership with Encyclopaedia Britannica《大'百科全书》，this award-winning reader is full of fascinating information that you can trust.Every fact is carefully checked to ensure accuracy,making it a reliable resource for young learners. 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B Every December,my house turns into the Island of MisfitTreats.People are very kind, and I am very grateful,but there are only so many candied nuts and sugar cookies one human family can consume without consequences. So each year,I do what any health-conscious adult would do:I rearrange them.I wrap the treats with a bow,include a personalized note,and give them.to a co-worker or a neighbor in a totally different zone of the neighborhood ecosystem,so no one will find out about the regifting thing. And yet...I always feel guilty.And this made me wonder:Is regifting actually rude?Or is it the most practical tradition since the invention of the gift bag? Let us not forget my wedding-regift story.On our Very Special Day,we received what appeared to be a very fancy,very expensive electric teakettle.The problem?My husband and I don't drink tea.And for two months,I set it aside until an inspiration hit when my grandmother's birthday rolled around.She loved fancy household items.And she loved itl Honestly,it was probably the most on-brand gift I ever gave her. You see,regifting is not rude.Thoughtlessness is rude.Waste is rude.But giving something new,unused and suited to someone else's actual preferences is generosity in its most practical,planet-friendly form. You just have to follow two rules.First,you should not regift within the same friend/neighbor ecosystem.Second,you should match the gift to the person.Don't give kitchen tools to someone who considers the microwave "cooking".Don't give a gym membership card to someone who never breaks a sweat. Go ahead-regift joyfully,wisely and guilt-free.After all,someone out there really needs those candied nuts.And it's definitely better than throwing them in the trash. 24.What does the author do with the candied nuts and sugar cookies each December? A.She puts them aside. B.She throws them away. C.She gives them to other people. D.She returns them to the givers. 25.Why does the author mention the electric teakettle story? A.To express regret for giving away her gift. B.To complain about receiving an unwanted gift. C.To show that regifting can work out perfectly well D.To prove that expensive gifts are very suitable for regifting. 26.What does the underlined word "breaks a sweat"in paragraph 6 mean? A.Hangs out. B.Works out. C.Breaks down. D.Settles down. 27.What is the message the author wants to convey? A.Every dog has its day. B.One good turn deserves another. C.Rob Peter to pay Paul. D.One man's trash is another man's treasure. C In the classic story The Little Engine That Could,a small blue train engine laboriously moves up a hill.She's dragging cars stuffed full of toys and food for children on the other side.The train engine wills herself up the steep(陡峭的)hill by singing:“I think I can,I think I can,I think I can." Stories of sticking things out,often under tough circumstances,are common in the United States and other industrial countries.As a society,“we value perseverance(坚持)，” says Andreea Gavrila,a psychology expert at Universite du Quebec a Montreal in Canada. The new year is a time people often set resolutions.Clean out your house.Start a new hobby.Exercise more.But rather than always choose something new to do,researchers suggest,maybe consider the opposite. "It's time to reassess at the end of the year,'What is something I don't need in my life anymore?'"says Rachit Dubey,who studies human motivation at the University of California."Past goals may have become impractical to work toward.Maybe they felt too hard or cost too much.Or they just no longer match what you want for your life now. Continuing to work toward goals that don't fit can cause physical and mental health problems".But the idea of quitting has a bad reputation.So sometimes,letting go can be tougher than persevering. It's natural to resist giving up.Once you've spent time,money or energy on something, you want to see it pay off.This is called a "sunk-cost"bias.This bias may be hardwired in our brains.People don't just wake up one day and say,“I'm done”and seamlessly(无缝 move on to their next adventure."There's all this difficulty in letting go of the goal," says Gavrila. But what's clear is that sticking to an outgrown goal can do more harm than good. Cutting some ties can clear space in your life to pursue things that really matter to you. And finding a new path forward may first require the courage to say,"I think I can't." 28.What does the author want to show by telling the classic story? A.Self-trust is the key to success. B.Perseverance is a treasured quality. C.Tough circumstances are nothing to fear. D.Stories are commonly used to show social values. 29.What does Rachit Dubey think people should do at the end of the year? A.Set new resolutions. B.Remove unfit resolutions. C.Keep track of their old resolutions.D.Assess their progress in the past year. 30.Which of the following best describes the "sunk-cost"bias? A.Giving up can bring benefits. B.More efforts lead to better outcomes. C.We tend to prefer a new goal to the old one. D.The more we invest,the less we want to quit. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Power of Goal Setting B.The Psychology Behind Giving Up C.Best Way to Reach a Goal:Quit One D.New Year Resolutions:To Keep or to Abandon D There are lots of visual illusions ()an old woman who turns into a young girl,or a drawing that's either a duck or a rabbit depending on how you look at it.Visual illusions are fun,but why we fall for them is still unclear to scientists.New research on artificial intelligence,however,might offer some clues. Eiji Watanabe,a neurophysiologist in Japan,recently discovered that aI can fall for some of the same illusions that trick humans.And that may help scientists understand why we fall for them. There's a famous visual illusion called "rotating snakes".The illusion is cool,if a bit headache--inducing(引起头痛的).But what would AI make of that??Watanabe and his colleagues wondered,too,so they presented the rotating snakes to PredNet,a deep neural network trained to process visual data,but not trained on illusions.And sure enough,the AI was fooled-it saw movement where there was none. According to Watanabe,this result provides support for the predictive coding theory of perception.The idea is that when we process sensory input-visual input,for example- our brains predict what they expect to see,then adjust for things that don't match the prediction.Because the brain doesn't waste precious resources building an image from nothing,this is a very efficient way to process input.However,it does lead to occasional mistakes,such as getting fooled by very convincing visual illusions. PredNet is trained to process visual information in a similar way.It predicts what's coming in the next frame (of a video based on what happened in the previous frame. And that may be why it falls for visual illusions,just like we do.This similarity in processing may be useful not only for understanding visual illusions,but also for better understanding the brain generally. In his paper published in Frontiers in Psychology,Watanabe discussed how using these sensory illusions as an indicator for human perception could contribute to the development of further brain research. 32.How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A.By giving examples. B.By defining a concept. C.By quoting an expert. D.By providing statistics. 33.What do we know about PredNet? A.It can be tricked by visual illusions. B.It is skilled at creating visual illusions. C.It can explain why humans see illusions D.It is trained to function like human brains. 34.Why does the brain make predictions when processing sensory input? A.To avoid mistakes. B.To build images. C.To make adjustments D.To improve efficiency. 35.What did Watanabe discuss in his paper? A.New methods for the research B.Technical limitations of the research C.Supporting evidence for the research results. D.Potential application of the research findings. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。 Teaching kids about money is one of the most important skills to pass on.The goal is to give kids a solid foundation,helping them understand that money is earned,spent wisely, and saved for the future.36 They're about instilling (confidence,discipline,and thoughtful decision-making that lasts a lifetime. Young children can start learning about money as soon as they recognize numbers and shapes.Show them coins and bills,explaining their values and how they are used to buy things.Use small,everyday transactions ()like buying candy or toys,to let them handle money and count change.37 A piggy bank is an excellent tool for teaching the importance of saving.Encourage your child to deposit (a part of any money they receive,like an allowance or gift,and watch their savings grow.38 Create fun goals,like saving for a toy or a special treat,to make the process exciting. 39 Take them to the bank,let them meet the teller,and explain how accounts work.This step introduces more advanced concepts like interest,making saving even more rewarding.Teach them to set aside money regularly,reinforcing the habit of consistent saving. Once kids master saving habits,helping kids understand patience and self-control is the next step.40 Explain how this allows them to think if they truly need the item or if the interest will fade.Use simple tools like a wishlist or saving tracker to make waiting feel rewarding. Teaching kids about money prepares them for a secure and independent future.So start today,and you'll set them on the right track. A.Explain to them that things aren't free. B.These lessons aren't just about handling cash. C.As kids get older,transition to a real savings account. D.Encourage them to wait before buying something they want. E.It helps kids understand that small amounts can add up over time. F.This hands-on experience shows them money is essential for purchasing goods. G.Teach them the idea of giving up part of savings now to enjoy greater rewards later. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最 佳选项。 Teacher-student relationships are often delicate and complex.Still,there's a 41 for teachers to bridge the divide between the 42 who seem to have all the answers and the teenagers who are still 43 things.When my students feel like they know me,they're more actively engaged,seek my help outside of class,and are more44 to my suggestions and ideas. I tend to expose my weakness and fear to my students.They know that,as a teacher,I find it quite 45 to hear my lesson plan criticized by my supervisor ()And when I 46 my model book-talk video to them,I asked if they 47 a slip of tongue,and if I had a poker face.They laughed and comforted me that neither was 48 My students know in some areas I actually do have all the 49.But they also know that I know little about the 50 between sine (sin)and cosine (cos)and that I was always the last kid 51 for a team in PE.So,if they throw me a ball it's unlikely that I'152it. I keep sharing stories throughout my classes about my daily life.The stories are 53, but they offer insight into who I am as a person.On the last day of school,when we played "two truths and one lie,"my students 54 knew when I was lying.I asked, "How is that possible?"They responded in chorus,"Because we 55 you!" 41.A.right B.chance C.habit D.reason 42.A.adults B.parents C.students D.principals 43.A.packing up B.putting off C.turning around D.figuring out 44.A.sensitive B.receptive C.addicted D.opposed 45.A.uncommon B.unreasonable C.painful D.helpful 46.A.lent B.showed C.described D.recommended 47.A.noticed B.accepted C.knew D.experienced 48.A.special B.impossible C.necessary D.true 49.A.answers B.materials C.plans D.problems 50.A.balance B.choice C.difference D.distance 51.A.trained B.chosen C.prepared D.left 52.A.use B.ignore C.catch D.return 53.A.brief B.strange C.rare D.unique 54.A.eventually B.gradually C.supposedly D.immediately 55.A.trust B.like C.support D.know 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the bustling city of Jinan,capital of East China's Shandong province,a new trend is emerging.Young urbanites(都市人)seized by“green fever'”are seeking out mud and the simple 56(satisfy)of growing their own tomatoes. Demand at Zhanglingqiu's Fields,57 newly opened shared vegetable garden in Jinan,is striking:204 plots of land,58(measure)about 30 square meters each,were quickly taken by enthusiastic renters within just 10 days of opening.For many of these new urban "farmers",the experience feels like a realization of virtual games they once 59 (play). "This plot is already taking shape",says Zhao Xinrui,a staff member at the garden, pointing toward an area 60(equip)with stone slabs (and tea tables."It looks like a real-life version of QQ Farm",she adds,referring to the once-popular social media game 61 the players managed virtual crops. The business model 62(tailor)for busy urbanites with three different service options.A self-managed plot costs only 1,299 yuan ($188)a year,while semi-managed 63 fully managed options can range up to 1,599 and 1,899 yuan 64 (annual),with garden staff assisting with weeding,watering and even harvesting.65 the convenience of full management,the majority of renters choose the self-managed route,drawn by the healing value of manual labor. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你发现校园内存在“浪费用电”的现象。为此，请向校英文报投稿，写一篇文章，内容包括： 1.说明具体情况； 2.提出你的建议。 注意： 1.写作词数为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Stop the Waste,Power the Future 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。 "Class,please welcome David,our new classmate."The class silently scanned me.Seized by fear,I looked down at my shoes.I recalled how it used to be:made fun of,lonely,not good enough...The one benefit to being the new kid is,no matter where you come from or no matter what your past,you get a chance to start over. "Mrs.Solej,he can sit over here,"Dante said firmly."He was chosen by Dante and his buddies,"some girls whispered.These boys,wearing their basketball championship jackets, were among the most admired.Dante had just offered me the chance of instant popularity, which I'd never had before. As each forty-minute period went by,I had gotten more confident that life here was going to be different.No one here knew what I had gone through at my last school,but at the same time,I didn't fully realize what I was getting myself into here. The next couple of weeks were eye-opening.Being suddenly popular definitely had its advantages.I had the attention of girls,and friends to hang out with,which made me overlook how mean my new friends could be.They'd knock the books right out of some poor kids'hands,threaten the smart kids to let them cheat,and draw unpleasant pictures of the teachers.I didn't know how long I could get away with just following along instead of participating in the mean actions. One day,before the morning bell rang,Dante caught my arm and led me to the boys' locker room.The whole team was there standing in a circle.In the center was Tim,the skinny classmate they called a freak ()The next moments were chaos:Tim's pants and shirt stuffed in the toilet,his books flying,showers blasting ice-cold water as he trembled, hugging his knees. As the boys laughed,I looked around for help.They had gone too far.Then I noticed a button on the wall that students could press to call for help in case of unexpected incidents. I wondered if I should push it. The next day,when I ate lunch alone,something unexpected happened.