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初二第二学期期中 英语（一） C24级 学部________ 班级________ 姓名________ 考号________ 第一部分 听力理解（共25分） 一、听后选择（共12分，每小题1.5分） 听下面4段对话和1段独白。每段对话或独白后有两个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白，你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成小题。 1. What will the boy do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Go to the library. C. Go to the cinema. 2. Who will join the boy in the activity? A. His cousin. B. His mom. C. His brother. 请听一段对话，完成小题。 3. Why is the girl upset? A. She failed her Chinese exam yesterday. B. She didn’t finish the homework on time. C. She had an argument with her best friend. 4. What will the girl probably do after school? A. Call the librarian. B. Talk to her friend. C. Write to her teacher. 请听一段对话，完成小题。 5. When did the man take this trip to Zhangjiajie? A. Last spring. B. This summer C. This autumn 6. How did the man get to the top of the mountain? A. By taking a tour bus and walking. B. By climbing all the way up. C. By taking his friend’s car. 请听一段独白，完成小题。 7. Where did the speaker go last Sunday? A. To the school gym. B. To the hospital. C. To the beach. 8. What does the speaker mainly talk about in the speech? A. His experience of getting sunburned. B. How to stay safe playing volleyball. C. His happy beach trip with friends. 二、听后回答（共8分，每小题2分） 听对话，根据对话内容笔头回答问题。每段对话你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成第9小题。 9. Why did the boy’s tooth start to hurt? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. How did the boy feel when he had a problem with his parents? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. When may the two speakers visit Hukou Waterfall? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. What do the two speakers need to take for the visit to Hukou Waterfall? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 三、听后转写（共5分） 听短文，根据所听内容和提示信息转写短文内容，请将文段写在答题纸上。短文你将连续听三遍。 13. I’ve got some advice on ______________________________________________________________________ 第二部分 知识运用（共29分） 四、单项选择（共9分，每小题1分） 1. Allen fell down from the bike, but he didn’t hurt ________. A. him B. his C. himself D. he 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：艾伦从自行车上摔了下来，但他没有伤到他自己。 him他；his他的；himself他自己；he他。根据主语he可知，动作的承受者也是他自己，当主语和宾语指同一个人时，宾语需用反身代词，hurt oneself表示“伤到某人自己”。 2. We will have a first-aid lesson ________ Thursday afternoon. A. in B. on C. at D. from 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们将在星期四下午上一节急救课。 in在（某段时间）；on在（具体某一天）；at在（某时刻）；from从。根据“Thursday afternoon”可知是具体某一天的下午，具体到某一天的上午、下午或晚上用介词on。 3. —Look at the sign. You ________ keep quiet in the library. —Oh, sorry. I didn’t notice it. A. might B. would C. could D. should 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——看这个标志。在图书馆你应该保持安静。——哦，抱歉。我没注意到。 might可能；would将要；could能够；should应该。根据“Look at the sign”可知是图书馆的规定，表示“应该”保持安静，应填should。 4. This bookstore is one of ________ places in our town. A. the busiest B. busier C. busy D. busiest 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：这家书店是我们镇上最繁忙的地方之一。 the busiest最忙的；busier更忙；busy忙的；busiest最忙的。根据“one of … places in our town”可知，此处表示“最……之一”，应用形容词最高级，且最高级前需加定冠词the，构成“one of the + 最高级 + 名词复数”结构。所以选A。 5. The doctor advised my father ________ smoking for his health. A. give up B. to give up C. giving up D. gives up 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：医生建议我父亲为了他的健康戒烟。 固定搭配advise sb. to do sth.意为“建议某人做某事”，后接带to的动词不定式作宾语补足语，应填to give up。 6. No one told him the plan clearly, so he didn’t know ________ about the class activity. A. anything new B. new anything C. something new D. new something 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：没有人跟他清晰说明计划，所以他一点关于班级活动的新事物都不知道。 anything new任何新事物；new anything（语序错误）；something new一些新事物；new something（语序错误）。根据否定句didn’t know，否定句中要用anything，且形容词修饰不定代词要后置。故选anything new。 7. They still went on working outside ________ it rained heavily. A. so that B. because C. although D. if 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：虽然雨下得很大，他们仍然继续在外面工作。 so that以便；because因为；although虽然；if如果。句中“They still went on working outside...it rained heavily”，前后句存在让步关系，尽管雨大仍然工作，应用although引导让步状语从句。 8. As soon as he ________ here, I will tell him the important news. A. will get B. get C. got D. gets 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：他一到达这里，我就会告诉他这个重要的消息。 as soon as引导的时间状语从句遵循“主将从现”原则，主句是一般将来时，从句用一般现在时表将来。主语he是第三人称单数，谓语动词用gets。 9. — Could you please tell me ________? I want to learn it well. — You can read English novels every day. A. how can I improve my English B. how I can improve my English C. when can I improve my English D. when I can improve my English 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你能告诉我怎样能提高我的英语吗？我想学好它。——你可以每天读英文小说。 how can I improve my English我该如何提高我的英语（疑问语序）；how I can improve my English我该如何提高我的英语（陈述语序）；when can I improve my English我什么时候能提高英语（疑问语序）；when I can improve my English我什么时候能提高英语（陈述语序）。根据答语“You can read English novels every day.”可知，问句询问提升英语的方法，需用how引导；动词tell后接宾语从句，从句要遵循陈述语序（引导词+主语+谓语），故选B。 五、短文填空（共8分，每小题1分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，在方框内选择最佳选项将短文补充完整。其中有2个为多余选项。 A. in return B. crossing C. so far D. normal E. deep F. clearing Last weekend, a heavy snowstorm hit our town. We were shocked to see such ____10____ snow in just one night. Many old neighbors found it very difficult to buy food. Therefore, my friends and I decided to help them. We spent the whole morning ____11____ the snow on the streets. Because there was so much of it, we had to keep ____12____ the roads to move the snow from one side to the other. After we finished, an old lady gave us some hot chocolate to thank us. We did it just to help, but we gained a lot of happiness ____13____. It was a special day for all of us. 【答案】10. E 11. F 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一场暴风雪后作者和朋友们帮助邻居清理积雪，并在付出中获得快乐的故事。 【10题详解】 句意：我们很震惊在一夜之间看到这么深的雪。上文提到一场暴风雪袭击了小镇，一夜之间积雪很厚，由此推测此处需要表示“深的”意思的形容词，修饰snow。方框中deep符合语境。 【11题详解】 句意：我和朋友们花一整个早上清理街道上的积雪。上文提到帮年迈的邻居买食物，第一步应是清理积雪以便出行，由此推测此处需要表示“清理”意思的动词，与the snow构成动宾搭配，且spend time (in) doing sth.结构需用动名词。方框中clearing符合语境。 【12题详解】 句意：因为雪太多，我们必须不停地穿过马路，把雪从一边移到另一边。上文提到清理街道上的积雪，要把雪从路的一边运到另一边，需要不断穿行马路，由此推测此处需要表示“穿过”意思的动词，与the roads构成动宾搭配，且keep doing sth.结构需用动名词。方框中crossing符合语境。 【13题详解】 句意：我们这样做只是为了帮忙，但作为回报我们收获了很多快乐。上文提到老奶奶送热巧克力表示感谢，作者帮助他人本不求回报，但实际获得了快乐，由此推测此处需要表示“作为回报”意思的短语，在句中作状语。方框中in return符合语境。 第二节 阅读下面短文，在未给提示词的空白处填写1个恰当的英文单词，在给出提示词的空白处填写该词的正确形式。 Nowadays, AI is becoming a helper in our life, but we must learn how to use it in the right way. First, we should not be ____14____ (care) when using AI because it can sometimes make mistakes. We must always check the facts. More importantly, we should avoid letting AI stop us from ____15____ (think) by ourselves. It is okay to ask AI for some ____16____ (advice) on how to solve difficult problems, as it can provide new ideas and different ways to look at things. All in all, learning how to deal ____17____ AI is a necessary skill for our future, but that doesn’t mean we should give up our own thinking. 【答案】14. careless 15. thinking 16. advice 17. with 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了AI虽能给我们提供帮助，但使用时不能粗心、不能放弃独立思考，我们要学会正确合理地运用AI。 【14题详解】 句意：使用人工智能时我们不能粗心，因为它有时会出错。后文指出“it can sometimes make mistakes”AI会出错，所以使用AI时不能马虎、粗心，be后接形容词，should not是否定形式，因此should not careful“不应该小心”不符合句意；careless（粗心的）符合句意，故填careless。 【15题详解】 句意：更重要的是，我们不要让人工智能阻碍我们独立思考。固定短语stop sb. from doing sth. 意为阻止某人做某事from是介词，介词后动词要加-ing，故填thinking。 【16题详解】 句意：向人工智能寻求解决难题的建议是没问题的。some后接名词，且可以修饰不可数名词，advice是不可数名词，没有复数形式，故填advice。 【17题详解】 句意：总而言之，学会如何应对人工智能是我们未来必备的技能，但这不代表我们要放弃独立思考。固定短语deal with表示处理、应对，搭配介词用with，故填with。 六、完形填空（共12分，每小题1.5分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Kelly and her friends were walking home from school. They really missed their friend Holly, who just had surgery (外科手术) and needed to stay home for the next two weeks! “When my little sister was in the hospital, people brought many gifts to ____18____ her up,” said Maya. “We should bring gifts to Holly too!” Everyone liked the idea. Bella wanted to give her a necklace-making kit, Maya planned to buy a paint set, and Alice decided to bring a barbie doll. When they asked about Kelly’s gift, she was deep in ____19____. Kelly wanted to give her friend something meaningful, but most of her pocket money for the month was spent on the movies and snacks so there was not much left. Feeling ____20____ now, she still didn’t want to ask her parents for more money. Over dinner, Kelly told her mom about Holly. “We want to give her gifts to let her know we’ve been thinking about her.” Kelly listed what each of her friends was giving Holly. “I want to give her something special too,” Kelly continued. “How can I do that without a lot of money?” “I know you can do it. You’re ____21____,” said Mom. “Just think about what makes Holly smile.” Later that night, while racking (冥思苦想) her brains about the gift, a ____22____ came to her. Last year, when she was having a terrible day, Holly gave her a small bag filled with little surprises, which made her feel much better. “That’s it,” Kelly thought. “I can do the same for her!” Over the next few days, Kelly ____23____ on her gift, choosing and even hand-making the items that would make Holly smile. On Friday, Holly’s friends went to visit her. Watching Holly open the others’ presents, Kelly’s heart beat faster. She had thought her idea was a good one, but now she wasn’t sure. Finally, Holly ____24____ for Kelly’s box and grinned (咧嘴笑) at the words on it: Stuff to Make You Smile. She opened the lid and began unwrapping. “Stickers! A headband! A rubber-band bracelet you made in my favorite purple! Wow! Did you draw this picture of us too?” Kelly nodded, “It’s us playing badminton last month!” “I can’t wait till we can do that again,” said Holly as she reached into the box one more time.” And homemade chocolate cookies?! Yum!” Soon they had to leave so Holly could rest. “Thank you guys. I feel better already!” Holly smiled. Kelly was glad too, because she had worried for nothing! Her mom had been right—friendship and ____25____ were what really counted. 18. A. ring B. pick C. cheer D. wake 19. A. thought B. doubt C. pain D. imagination 20. A. bored B. shocked C. confused D. regretful 21. A. popular B. caring C. organized D. patient 22. A. memory B. dream C. story D. feeling 23. A. counted B. worked C. depended D. tried 24. A. sent B. called C. reached D. ran 25. A. generosity B. courage C. teamwork D. thoughtfulness 【答案】18. C 19. A 20. D 21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述Kelly和朋友们打算给做手术在家休养的好友Holly准备礼物，Kelly零花钱不足，在妈妈的点拨下回忆起往事，亲手制作充满心意的礼物，传递出真挚友谊重在用心的道理。 【18题详解】 句意：我妹妹住院时，很多人送礼物让她振作起来。 前文提到妹妹住院，礼物是用来让人开心振作，cheer up表示“使振作、使开心”符合语境；ring“打电话”；pick“捡起”；wake“叫醒”均不符合看望病人送礼物的场景。 【19题详解】 句意：当大家问到Kelly准备什么礼物时，她陷入了沉思。 前文提到大家都想好礼物，Kelly没有头绪，be deep in thought是固定搭配表示“陷入沉思”符合语境；doubt“怀疑”；pain“痛苦”；imagination“想象”均无法构成该固定短语。 【20题详解】 句意：现在她满心懊悔，但还是不想向父母要更多零花钱。 前文提到她大部分零花钱都花在了娱乐上，没钱准备礼物，regretful表示“懊悔的”符合语境；bored“无聊的”；shocked“震惊的”；confused“困惑的”均不符花钱透支后的心情。 【21题详解】 句意：我知道你可以做到，你是个体贴细心的孩子。 后文妈妈让她用心回想能让Holly开心的事物，caring表示“体贴关心他人的”符合妈妈对Kelly的评价；popular“受欢迎的”；organized“有条理的”；patient“有耐心的”均不符合上下文夸奖的语境。 【22题详解】 句意：当晚她苦苦思索礼物时，一段回忆涌上心头。 后文讲述去年Holly安慰她的往事，memory表示“回忆”符合语境；dream“梦境”；story“故事”；feeling“感受”均不能指代过去发生的经历。 【23题详解】 句意：接下来几天，Kelly专心制作她的礼物，挑选材料甚至亲手制作能让Holly开心的小物件。 后文挑选、手工制作礼品，worked on表示“专心制作、致力于”符合语境；counted on“依靠”；depended on“依赖”；tried不与on搭配表制作事物。 【24题详解】 句意：最后，Holly伸手拿起Kelly的礼盒，看着盒子上的字咧嘴笑了。 后文Holly打开礼盒，reach for表示“伸手去拿”符合动作逻辑；sent“寄送”；called“呼喊”；ran“奔跑”均不符合拆礼物的动作。 【25题详解】 句意：妈妈说得没错——友谊与这份体贴用心才是真正珍贵的东西。 全文核心是Kelly亲手准备专属礼物，thoughtfulness表示“体贴、用心”贴合文章主旨；generosity“慷慨”；courage“勇气”；teamwork“团队协作”均不是文章强调的核心。 第三部分 阅读理解（共26分） 七、阅读理解（共26分，每小题2分） （一） A 阅读下列中国自然奇观的介绍，请根据人物需求匹配最适合他们的地点，并将其所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。 A Heavenly Lake With 16 mountains standing around it, the lake takes on different looks in different seasons. Colorful flowers in spring and autumn, green plants in summer and white snow in winter all add to its beauty. But the lake is often covered in fog. If you want a clear view, come in summer. B Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring A blue lake lies in the desert, with sand hills all around. The wind blows the sand only towards the mountains, so the sand never falls into the lake. On windy days, the sand makes a special sound. That is why it is called Mingsha Mountain. C Hukou Waterfalls It is on the Yellow River. The waterway becomes much narrower here and the river rushes down with a loud sound. You can see the rushing water turn into light mist (雾). A rainbow might appear when the sun shines. It is such a beautiful sight that visitors never forget it. D Kanas Nature Reserve Kanas means beautiful in the local language. Here you can see a quiet lake, high mountains, and open grasslands. In June, colorful flowers are everywhere. In September, the trees turn red and yellow. This is a great time for taking photos. ____26____I love taking photos in autumn. Seeing trees turn red and yellow by a quiet lake would be amazing. I also enjoy walking through open grasslands. ____27____I really want to go somewhere with water and mountains together. I heard that sand can make sounds. That would be so cool! ____28____I want to hear the powerful sound of water falling. I heard that rainbows sometimes appear near big waterfalls. And if I’m lucky enough to see one there, it will be unforgettable. 【答案】26. D 27. B 28. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四处中国自然奇观的景色特点、地理位置与最佳游览时节，需要根据三位人物的出行需求匹配对应的景点。 【26题详解】 根据“I love taking photos in autumn. Seeing trees turn red and yellow by a quiet lake would be amazing.”可知，Kelly喜欢在秋天拍照。D篇喀纳斯自然保护区有静谧的湖泊、开阔的草原，秋天树叶会变红变黄，很适合秋季拍照，与之匹配。 【27题详解】 根据“I really want to go somewhere with water and mountains together. I heard that sand can make sounds. That would be so cool!”可知，James想去一处有山有水的地方，听沙子发出声响。B篇鸣沙山月牙泉兼具山水，刮风时沙子会发出独特的声响，与之匹配。 【28题详解】 根据“I want to hear the powerful sound of water falling. I heard that rainbows sometimes appear near big waterfalls. And if I’m lucky enough to see one there, it will be unforgettable.”可知，此人想聆听磅礴的落水之声，看瀑布出现的彩虹。C篇壶口瀑布有湍急的落水轰鸣声，晴天时瀑布附近可能出现彩虹，与之匹配。 （二）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 B Some people only think playing the lead role is exciting, but to me, any chance to stand onstage is enjoyable. In our upcoming production of The Legendary Cowherd, eight of us would play a sixteen-legged dragon, with me at the tail. At rehearsal, Luca raised his spear, while we moved and zigzagged across the stage. In the end, after Luca gave the final blow, our dragon fell slowly until I dropped down. I admired Luca’s acting because his performance was perfect. Most importantly, his inspiring lines, “I will defend this land!”, had always excited me. Nancy disagreed. “I think you could play the hero well too, Ben.” “You know how terrible I am at memorizing dialogue. You’re kidding, right?” I said. “I’m not,” Nancy said, looking me straight in the eye. “There’s more to acting than just reciting lines, Ben.” “Fine,” I replied, “but without a script, everything would fall to pieces.” “I guess so,” Nancy said. On opening night, when Luca stepped out for his part, a different drama was taking place backstage. “Oops!” My eyes widened as I saw the dragon’s tail get stuck in a cow prop’s (道具) wheels. I tried to pull it but that didn’t work. Then Mark pushed me aside and started pulling harder at the tail. I cried for him to stop, but before I even finished speaking, the tail broke, causing the cow to roll right onto the stage! Luca froze in the middle of his lines. I rushed onstage at once, and my brain raced as fast as my feet. “A dragon’s coming!” I shouted at him. The audience was staring at me now. “Run!” I yelled again, grabbing the cow’s rope. “Move!” I faced Luca, hoping he would play along. “A monster’s coming! It ate my cows, and it would eat you if you don’t run!” Luca got back into his role. “I’m not running.” he said, lifting his spear. “Because I will defend this land!” Then, a fourteen-legged dragon — now with a little broken tail — appeared, and I walked offstage quickly. The play ended with a successful opening night. From the outside looking in, everything went perfectly smoothly. “That was an amazing save, Ben. It wasn’t just quick thinking; that was excellent acting,” our teacher said, and the others cheered in agreement. “Yes, you were awesome!” Luca added. Surprise ran through me. In the meantime, I knew Nancy had an “I-told-you-so” look waiting for me. 29. How did the writer feel about playing the dragon’s tail at first? A. Pleased. B. Unhappy. C. Surprised. D. Nervous. 30. What happened when Luca stepped out for his part on opening night? A. The writer forgot his lines and froze. B. The dragon’s tail got stuck and broke. C. The audience laughed at the broken tail. D. The cow prop’s wheels stopped working. 31. What did the writer learn from his experience on opening night? A. Accidents on stage can ruin a play. B. Actors need to memorize lines well. C. Being the lead role is a way to shine. D. Quick thinking is important in acting. 【答案】29. A 30. B 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了“我”在话剧演出中扮演龙尾时，遇到道具意外后临场应变、成功救场的经历。 【29题详解】 第一段第一句提到“Some people only think playing the lead role is exciting, but to me, any chance to stand onstage is enjoyable”可推断出作者一开始对扮演龙尾的态度是满意的、愉快的。 【30题详解】 根据文中第十段“the dragon’s tail get stuck in a cow prop’s wheels... the tail broke”的描述，可知龙尾被卡住并断裂了。 【31题详解】 根据倒数第三段老师的评价“That was an amazing save, Ben. It wasn’t just quick thinking; that was excellent acting”可推断出作者明白了表演中快速应变的重要性。 C Whether you’ve had a difficult exam or a disagreement with a friend, having healthy coping skills can be the key to getting through tough times. They help you deal with stressful situations in life. It’s important to develop healthy coping skills that help reduce emotional distress (痛苦) or get yourself out of the stressful situations. But not all coping skills are equally effective. Sometimes, it’s easy to engage in strategies (策略) that will give quick relief but might create bigger problems for you down the road. Two main types of coping skills are problem-based and emotion-based. Understanding how they differ can help you determine the best coping strategy for you. Problem-based coping is helpful when you need to change your situation, perhaps by removing a stressful thing from your life. For example, if you’re in an unhealthy friendship, you can reduce anxiety and sadness by ending that relationship. Emotion-based coping is helpful when you need to take care of your feelings—either because you don’t want to change the situation or because the situation is out of your control. For example, if you are sad about moving to a new city, it’ll be important to take care of your feelings in a healthy way. Whether emotion-focused or problem-focused, healthy coping skills should help ease stress. The right coping skills often depend on the situation and your own needs in the moment. What works for someone else might not work for you. For example, going for a walk might help your friend calm down, but if you can’t stop dwelling on anger, the quiet time alone can fuel your frustration—giving your mind space to replay the argument over and over, making you feel worse instead of better. In that case, watching a funny video for a few minutes might work better. You may also find that some coping strategies work best for certain situations or emotions. Engaging in a hobby might be an effective way to relax after a long day at school, while talking to someone you trust could be the best way when you’re feeling sad. The key is to build a set of strategies that you can draw from depending on what you’re facing. 32. Having healthy coping skills is important because they ________. A. help you manage stress well B. make you busy with funny things C. keep you away from tough times D. reward you with pleasant experiences 33. According to the passage, which is probably an example of problem-focused coping? A. Mia listens to music to avoid feeling really upset about waiting in a long slow line. B. Kevin takes deep breaths before the test when he feels too nervous and cannot focus. C. Emma tells her partner to share the work as she’s tired of taking on tasks all by herself. D. Jack writes down his thoughts in a notebook because he’s sad about losing a football game. 34. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this passage? A. To describe the difference between two types of coping skills. B. To explain why we need coping skills to deal with tough times. C. To encourage readers to find proper coping skills for themselves. D. To argue that problem-based coping is better than emotion-based coping. 【答案】32. A 33. C 34. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了两种健康的应对压力的方法：解决问题型调节与情绪疏导型调节，阐述了二者适用的不同场景，告诉读者要根据自身情况找到适合自己的解压方式。 【32题详解】 根据第一段“having healthy coping skills can be the key to getting through tough times. They help you deal with stressful situations in life.”可知，健康的应对技巧可以帮助我们妥善处理压力。 【33题详解】 根据第三段“Problem-based coping is helpful when you need to change your situation”可知，解决问题型调节的核心是主动改变当下带来压力的处境。A、B、D均是单纯安抚自身情绪，属于情绪疏导型调节；C中Emma主动和搭档分工，改变独自承担任务的现状，是主动解决问题，属于problem-based coping。 【34题详解】 本文先引出应对压力的技巧，再区分两种调节方式，最后点明核心：要根据不同场景、自身需求建立一套适合自己的调节方法。 D Research suggests people view taking neutral stances (立场) as being dishonest, not just an effort to avoid disagreement, and new research from the University of Virginia backs this up. Across 11 studies in North America, researchers found that people who say they’re neutral on controversial (有争议的) issues are often not trusted. “When someone expresses a neutral viewpoint, we are really skeptical (怀疑的) of it, and we actually think that they are less principled (原则性强的) basically as unprincipled as someone who holds an opposing viewpoint,” said Gabrielle Adams, a professor of public policy, who was among the leaders of the studies. In one of the 11 studies, Adams and her team did a survey involving 600 online participants, asking them to read about a colleague who either supported, opposed or claimed neutrality on an education policy. They then asked the participants to rate (评价) the colleague’s stances. The research team also recorded participants’ own views on the policy. “Unsurprisingly, participants rated colleagues who agreed with them more favorably,” Adams said. “However, participants rated colleagues who expressed a neutral view just as poorly as those whose opinions opposed their own.” In another study, using a nationally representative sample, the scientists asked participants to read a social media post in which the person was either against, neutral on, or in favor of a controversial issue. As you’d expect, people rated posters who shared their views the most positively. What stood out, though, was that posters who took a neutral position were rated just as negatively as those who openly disagreed with participants. Taken together, the 11 studies led to this conclusion: “People think that this neutrality is actually a way to play both sides.” Adams explained. “It’s a way to come across as trying to look good and avoid conflict. The problem is that if people think you are too weak to speak your mind, you might come across as someone who doesn’t have a backbone. Once you are seen as lacking principles, it’s hard for you to have sincere and respectful conversations.” Our takeaway from this study is that neutrality is not rewarded. According to the findings, what we hope to accomplish by remaining neutral is not what others believe we are doing. When it comes to establishing a respectful and trustworthy social image, it will be much better if you just say what you think and explain it honestly. 35. What does the passage say about people who stay neutral on heated issues? A. They are easy to get along with. B. They avoid arguments in a smart way. C. They try to please everyone but seem insincere. D. They are as principled as those who support them. 36. What does the phrase “have a backbone” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. Be brave to speak one’s own view. B. Be hardly influenced by others. C. Be open to different ideas. D. Be independent in life. 37. Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with? A. Neutral people hardly get into fights with others. B. It is better to express our true thoughts directly. C. Neutrality helps win trust from others easily. D. People should avoid controversial issues. 38. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Neutrality: Smart Choice to Avoid Disagreement B. Neutrality: Useless Way to Build Relationships C. Neutrality: Good Strategy for Sincere Talks D. Neutrality: Harmful Effect on Social Image 【答案】35. C 36. A 37. B 38. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了一项研究：人们会把中立立场看作不诚实，保持中立不利于塑造良好的社交形象，作者建议人们坦诚表达真实想法。 【35题详解】 第一段提出研究结论：“Research suggests people view taking neutral stances as being dishonest.”，这句话表明持中立态度的人想讨好所有人，却会显得很不真诚。 【36题详解】 第五段给出语境：“If people think you are too weak to speak your mind, you might come across as someone who doesn’t have a backbone.”，这句话表明没有骨气就是不敢大胆说出自己真实的观点。 【37题详解】 最后一段给出作者观点：“it will be much better if you just say what you think and explain it honestly.”，由此看出作者赞同直接表达内心真实想法。 【38题详解】 综合全文，整篇文章都在论证中立态度会给个人社交形象带来负面影响，对应标题Neutrality: Harmful Effect on Social Image。 第四部分 书面表达（共20分） 八、阅读与表达（共10分，第52-54题各2分，第55题4分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Clay Figure Zhang (Niren Zhang) is a beloved traditional Chinese art form rooted in Tianjin, founded by the skilled artist Zhang Mingshan in the late Qing Dynasty. As an important part of China’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产), it is famous for its nice craftsmanship and highly realistic styles around the world. Artists shape each clay character with great care, paying close attention to every detail, from the exact curve of a character’s body to their lively facial expressions. Each piece tells a different story. It might be a famous historical character, a lively character from Chinese myths and fairy tales, or a warm scene from daily life. This mix of realism and narrative makes the Clay Figure Zhang a wonderful way to present and share Chinese culture and traditions. To keep the art interesting for young people, modern creators mix classic clay-making skills with modem art. For example, Zhang Yu, the sixth-generation inheritor, has added new elements (成分) in his playful works like Money on Horseback. This creative mix of old and new ensures the art remains meaningful and easy for today’s youth to understand and appreciate. Artists also choose materials carefully. The main material is a special soft clay, which is carefully processed to get the perfect texture for shaping. Natural paints are used to make the figures both visually beautiful and surprisingly durable (耐用的). In short, the Clay Figure Zhang is a shining example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Because of its special artistic style and rich cultural heritage, the Clay Figure Zhang holds a special place in Tianjin’s culture, passing on the cultural legacy from one generation to the next. It also draws attention from all over the world. Nowadays, more and more young Chinese people are willing to share the Clay Figure Zhang around the world because they take pride in China’s intangible cultural heritage. Thanks to their efforts, it is moving onto the world stage step by step, being loved and accepted by more and more people across the globe. It lets the world see the beauty and charm of traditional Chinese culture. 39. What is the Clay Figure Zhang famous for around the world? ____________________________________________________________________ 40. How do modern creators keep the art interesting for young people? ____________________________________________________________________ 41. Why do artists use natural paints? ____________________________________________________________________ 42. If your school offers a course to learn to make the Clay Figure Zhang, would you like to take the course or not? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) ____________________________________________________________________ 【答案】39. It is famous for its nice craftsmanship and highly realistic styles. 40. They mix classic clay-making skills with modern art. 41. To make the figures both visually beautiful and surprisingly durable. 42. Yes, I would. Because I want to learn more about traditional Chinese culture and I think making clay figures is very interesting. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国非物质文化遗产——天津“泥人张”的历史背景、艺术特点、制作工艺以及其在现代的传承与走向世界的现状。 【39题详解】 根据文章第1段“...it is famous for its nice craftsmanship and highly realistic styles around the world.”可推知结论泥人张以精美的工艺和高度写实的风格而闻名。 【40题详解】 根据文章第3段“To keep the art interesting for young people, modern creators mix classic clay-making skills with modern art.”可推知结论现代创作者通过将经典泥塑技艺与现代艺术结合来吸引年轻人。 【41题详解】 根据文章第4段“Natural paints are used to make the figures both visually beautiful and surprisingly durable.”可推知结论艺术家使用天然颜料是为了让泥人既美观又耐用。 【42题详解】 本题为开放性问题，询问如果学校开设学习制作泥人张的课程，你是否愿意参加并给出两个理由。结合文章内容和自身实际回答即可。例如可以回答愿意，因为想了解更多中国传统文化，且认为制作泥人很有趣。故填Yes, I would. Because I want to learn more about traditional Chinese culture and I think making clay figures is very interesting. 九、文段表达（10分） 56．从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实班级和姓名。 题目① 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris给你发来邮件，想了解你的日常课余活动情况。请你用英语回复一封邮件，介绍你最喜欢的课余活动是什么、活动的时间和地点，以及你从中有什么收获。根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实班级和姓名。 提示词语：ball games, morning, healthy, improve 提示问题：●What is your favorite free-time activity? ●When and where do you usually do it? ●What benefits do you get from it? Dear Chris, It’s so nice to hear from you, and I’m glad to tell you something about my free-time activities. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 题目② 某英文报社正在开展以“我最想感谢的人”为主题的征文活动。假设你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文投稿。谈谈谁是你最想感谢的人，他（她）曾经做过什么，以及你从他（她）身上学到了什么。根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实班级和姓名。 提示词语：helpful, fail, encourage, make progress 提示问题：●Who is the person you want to thank most? ●What did he/ she do? ●What did you learn from him/ her? In my life, there are many people I want to thank, but one person stands out the most. _ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 能力提升（共20分） 十、单项选择（共6分，每小题0.5分） 根据句意，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个能够填入空白处的最佳选项。 43. If you don’t look after your bike, the ________ costs will be high. A. maintenance B. anecdote C. exposure D. diversity 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：如果你不好好保养你的自行车，维护费用将会很高。 maintenance维护，保养；anecdote轶事，趣闻；exposure暴露，曝光；diversity多样性。根据“If you don’t look after your bike”可知，如果不照顾自行车，相关的维护费用会高。maintenance符合语境。 44. It can be ________ to focus in class after a restless night. A. tough B. guilty C. moral D. magical 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：经过一个不眠之夜后，在课堂上集中注意力可能是艰难的。 tough艰难的；guilty内疚的；moral道德的；magical神奇的。根据“after a restless night”可知，睡眠不足会使上课集中注意力变得困难。应填tough。 45. It’s exciting that our school ________ the latest technology in the classroom. A. exhausts B. reduces C. embraces D. assists 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：令人兴奋的是，我们学校在课堂上采纳了最新技术。 exhausts耗尽；reduces减少；embraces拥抱、采纳；assists协助。根据“It’s exciting”可知是令人兴奋的事情，学校对待“最新技术”应该是积极采纳，符合语境。 46. With the ________ only two days away, our group had to put in more effort to finish the poster. A. cuisine B. deadline C. tunnel D. violence 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：随着截止日期只剩下两天，我们小组必须更加努力来完成海报。 cuisine菜肴；deadline截止日期；tunnel隧道；violence暴力。根据“had to put in more effort to finish the poster”可知为了按时完成海报需要加倍努力，说明截止日期临近。故填deadline。 47. My teacher________ her lunch break to help me prepare for the English speech contest. A. roamed B. intended C. established D. sacrificed 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：我的老师牺牲了她的午休时间来帮助我准备英语演讲比赛。 roamed漫游；intended打算；established建立；sacrificed牺牲。根据“to help me prepare for the English speech contest”可知老师是为了帮助学生，结合“her lunch break”可知是放弃了自己的休息时间。 48. I thought the film was pretty, ________—all special effects and no real story. A. shallow B. elegant C. witty D. sincere 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：我觉得这部电影相当肤浅——全是特效，没有真正的故事。 shallow肤浅的；elegant优雅的；witty机智的；sincere真诚的。根据“all special effects and no real story”可知，电影只有特效而没有实质故事，说明内容缺乏深度，符合“肤浅的”含义。 49. When everyone cheered for his perfect score, he just smiled, and this ________ made him popular. A. circulation B. connection C. tension D. humility 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：当每个人都为他的满分欢呼时，他只是微笑，这种谦虚使他受欢迎。 circulation循环；connection连接；tension紧张；humility谦虚。根据“he just smiled”可知，面对满分和欢呼他表现得很淡然，这种谦虚的态度使他受欢迎，humility符合语境。 50. You have to ________ tickets for the basketball game two weeks ahead. They always sell out fast. A. regulate B. purchase C. interact D. blend 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：你必须提前两周购买篮球比赛的票。它们总是卖得很快。 regulate调节，控制；purchase购买；interact互动；blend混合。根据“They always sell out fast.”可知票卖得很快，推测出需要提前买票。 51. Is there any ________ difference between these two? They look alike, but one costs twice as much. A. flexible B. contemporary C. significant D. additional 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：这两者之间有什么显著的差别吗？它们看起来很像，但其中一个价格贵一倍。 flexible灵活的；contemporary当代的；significant显著的；additional额外的。根据“They look alike, but one costs twice as much.”两者外观相似、价格差距大，可知问句询问是否存在明显差别，significant符合语境。 52. The doctor tried to ________ him that staying up late was the real problem, not some disease. A. engage B. revoke C. convince D. urge 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：医生试图让他相信，熬夜才是真正的问题，而不是某种疾病。 engage从事或吸引；revoke撤销；convince使信服；urge催促。根据后半句“staying up late was the real problem”可知，医生想让他“相信”这件事，所以用convince，且固定搭配“convince sb that…”表示“使某人相信……”。 53. Our library is easily ________ to the general public, so many locals come to read here on weekends. A. reluctant B. accessible C. stressful D. mechanical 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们的图书馆对公众来说是方便使用的，所以很多当地人周末来这里读书。 reluctant不情愿的；accessible方便使用的；stressful有压力的；mechanical机械的。根据“so many locals come to read here on weekends”可知，图书馆方便公众使用，be accessible to意为“可进入的；方便使用的”，符合语境。应填accessible。 54. When you’re not sure whether to tell the truth, let your ________ be your guide. A. atmosphere B. imagination C. evidence D. conscience 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：当你不确定是否要说真话时，让你的良心做你的向导。 atmosphere气氛；imagination想象力；evidence证据；conscience良心。根据“When you’re not sure whether to tell the truth”可知，面对是否诚实的道德抉择，应该让良心来指引，应填conscience。 十一、完形填空（共6分，每小题1分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后个题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳选项。 The Perfect Latte For a month, Adam had messed up breakfast every Saturday. His family always smiled and ate it, trying to protect his feelings. But this time, it was Mother’s Day. Adam was determined to make a perfect breakfast. His plan was simple: golden stir-fried eggs, perfectly crunchy bacon, and a special coffee for his mom with a heart design in the milk foam (泡沫). He felt quite ____55____ after having succeeded several times in secret using dish soap. The morning began without any problems. The bacon filled the kitchen with a wonderful smell, and the stir-fried eggs turned a beautiful golden color. Expecting burnt pancakes and hard bread, his family came to the table and ____56____ found their usual “oops” breakfast had turned into a fancy meal. Everything was going as planned. Now, it was time for his final act — the special coffee. He carefully heated the milk until it was frothy (有细腻泡沫的) and slowly used a bottle to pour it into his mother’s cup. There, a perfect heart began to form. Adam felt a rush of ____57____. But just then, the family dog, Buddy, ran into the room and jumped on the table, causing his elbow to knock the almost-empty bottle. A stream of warm and soapy liquid (液体) — Adam had forgotten to wash the bottle after his practice! — splashed (飞溅) across the table, right into his mother’s coffee cup. The lovely heart disappeared into a mess. Adam’s moment of success had ended suddenly. “I’m so useless,” he whispered. With embarrassment, he hurried into his bedroom to hide. He ____58____ again, he thought. Just as he was about to start cleaning up in frustration, his mother walked in: In her hands was the cup of ruined coffee. “Adam,” she said in a gentle voice. “Take a look at the table.” He looked. His family wasn’t paying attention to the mess. They were enjoying their food. His brother was eating the fluffy omlet with great enthusiasm. His father was slowly enjoying the crispy bacon, his eyes closed in ____59____. They were talking, laughing, and truly appreciating the meal. “This breakfast is absolutely delicious,” his mother said. “So what if the coffee didn’t work out?” She nodded toward the soapy bottle. “You put in all that effort just for me. That care and thought — that’s the real gift.” She gave him a warm smile. “Now, how about pouring me a cup of regular coffee?” Adam realized that although he hadn’t created a flawless or picture-perfect moment, he had created something real: a little messy, slightly soapy, but full of honest laughter and warmth. While pouring a cup of plain black coffee, Adam understood that the ____60____ hadn’t ruined Mother’s Day breakfast. Instead, mom’s words simply washed away the pressure of trying to give a perfect gift, reminding him of the more important thing that was already there all along, the love between family members. 55. A. confident B. dramatic C. isolated D. reluctant 56. A. anxiously B. surprisingly C. carelessly D. courageously 57. A. impression B. victory C. empathy D. boredom 58. A. started B. checked C. failed D. lost 59. A. exhaustion B. uncertainty C. achievement D. satisfaction 60. A. invention B. shortage C. incident D. response 【答案】55. A 56. B 57. B 58. C 59. D 60. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了Adam在母亲节为妈妈准备完美早餐，却因意外毁了咖啡而沮丧。最终家人的包容和妈妈的安慰让他明白，家人间的爱比完美的礼物更重要。 【55题详解】 句意：在用洗洁精秘密成功了几次之后，他感到相当自信。 根据“after having succeeded several times in secret using dish soap”可知，他之前私下练习已经成功过几次，所以现在做早餐时感到很有把握、很自信（confident）。其他选项均不符合语境。 【56题详解】 句意：他的家人来到桌前，惊讶地发现他们平常的“糟糕”早餐变成了一顿精美的饭菜。 根据“Expecting burnt pancakes and hard bread”可知，家人原本以为早餐会像往常一样做砸，结果却看到了一顿大餐，前后的巨大反差让他们感到出乎意料和惊讶（surprisingly）。其他选项均不符合语境。 【57题详解】 句意：Adam感到一阵胜利的喜悦。 根据前文“There, a perfect heart began to form.”可知，咖啡上的完美心形拉花顺利成型了，这让他觉得自己大功告成，体会到了成功的喜悦与胜利感（victory）。其他选项均不符合语境。 【58题详解】 句意：他又失败了，他想。 根据前文“Adam’s moment of success had ended suddenly.”和“I’m so useless”可知，因为狗打翻了肥皂水毁了精心准备的咖啡，他觉得自己把事情搞砸了（failed），陷入了又一次失败的沮丧中。其他选项均不符合语境。 【59题详解】 句意：他的父亲正慢慢地享受着酥脆的培根，满意地闭上了眼睛。 根据“His father was slowly enjoying the crispy bacon”可知，父亲正在慢慢品尝和享受美味的培根，闭上眼睛是一种享受和非常满意（satisfaction）的表现。其他选项均不符合语境。 【60题详解】 句意：Adam明白这个小插曲并没有毁掉母亲节的早餐。 根据前文描述的狗突然闯入撞翻瓶子，导致肥皂水飞溅到咖啡里的意外情况，可知这只是早餐过程中的一个突发（incident）小插曲。其他选项均不符合语境。 十二、阅读理解（共8分，每小题2分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Think about the worn-out teddy bear at the bottom of your closet. Your family might tell you it was your favorite as a baby—but you can’t remember how its fur felt or the way you used to hug it. This is a common experience for adults: most are largely unable to recall events before preschool, a phenomenon known as “infantile amnesia.” Unlike normal forgetting (where memories fade slowly), babyhood memories vanish completely. There are two potential explanations for this phenomenon. The first one is that babies cannot store memories because their hippocampus (海马体)—an important brain part for memory—hasn’t fully developed. The hippocampus develops throughout early childhood, so it may not retain long-term memories in infants. This makes them similar to adults with hippocampal damage, who also have trouble forming new long-term memories. Another possibility is that babies can store memories but lose the ability to recall them as they grow. Recent studies on mice support this. When scientists activated brain cells (细胞) linked to early experiences in adult mice, the mice remembered long-forgotten things. This shows the brain might keep these early memories, even if they can’t reach them later. But what about humans? Researchers from The University of Queensland have studied awake infants for ten years with fMRI (功能性磁共振成像), a form of brain imaging that can measure activity from parts deep in the brain such as the hippocampus. Studying infant memory is challenging. Babies move a lot, ignore instructions, and have short attention spans (注意力持续时间)—so most fMRI scans are done while they sleep. But this wasn’t the best choice because memories are based on experiences in waking life. Through more than 400 sessions and countless insights (深入了解) from families, they have found ways to keep awake infants still, happy, and focused during scanning. In a recent study, a team led by Tristan Yates, a researcher at Columbia University, showed pictures of faces, objects, and places to one-year-old babies while scanning their brains with fMRI. Later, Yates tested their memory by showing them both the previously shown pictures and new ones. If the infant looked longer at the photograph they had seen before, Yates labeled that image as remembered; otherwise, it was forgotten. The brain scans showed that the hippocampus was more active when babies looked at pictures they remembered. This result suggested that the infant hippocampus can form memories after a brief session of looking at the pictures. The effects were clearest after 12 months of age, in infants who had stronger overall memory. The findings support the idea that people store memories as infants but are unable to recall them later. But many questions remain. How long do these hidden memories last? Why are most people’s earliest memories from age four to five (or later)? Why can’t people recall those earlier memories? Answering these could help with learning languages, treating developmental issues, and even understanding why memory weakens with age. So next time you think of your earliest memory, remember—there may be even older ones locked away inside your brain. 61. The underlined word “vanish” in Paragraph 1 probably means “________”. A. disappear B. color C. change D. replace 62. What can we learn from the lab’s study on one-year-old babies? A. fMRI scans are not useful for studying babies awake. B. Babies with better memory have healthier hippocampus. C. A visual experience is needed to form memories for younger babies. D. The hippocampus in babies is more active when they see familiar photos 63. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing Paragraph 4? A. To tell the differences between study methods. B. To explain the challenges of the study. C. To introduce the process of the study. D. To show the findings of the study. 64. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How Can We Improve Babies’ Memory Skills? B. Hidden Memories in Babies’ Hippocampus. C. Why Can’t We Remember Babyhood? D. The Development of Babies’ Memory 【答案】61. A 62. D 63. B 64. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了成年人大多无法回忆起婴幼儿时期往事的现象，分析了两种成因，并介绍了相关科学实验与研究发现。 【61题详解】 第一段给出对比语境：“Unlike normal forgetting (where memories fade slowly), babyhood memories vanish completely.”，普通遗忘只是记忆慢慢变淡，而儿时记忆会彻底消失，由此猜测vanish的含义为disappear。 【62题详解】 第五段给出实验结果：“The brain scans showed that the hippocampus was more active when babies looked at pictures they remembered.”，脑部扫描显示，婴儿看见熟悉照片时海马体更加活跃。 【63题详解】 第四段点明本段中心：“Studying infant memory is challenging. Babies move a lot, ignore instructions, and have short attention spans.”，研究婴儿记忆极具挑战性，婴儿好动、不听指令、注意力短暂。本段用来解释开展这项研究所面临的诸多困难。 【64题详解】 全文核心话题：Why can’t people recall early events before preschool, infantile amnesia。人们无法回忆起学龄前的儿时往事，也就是婴儿期失忆症。因此最佳标题为Why Can’t We Remember Babyhood?。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 初二第二学期期中 英语（一） C24级 学部________ 班级________ 姓名________ 考号________ 第一部分 听力理解（共25分） 一、听后选择（共12分，每小题1.5分） 听下面4段对话和1段独白。每段对话或独白后有两个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白，你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成小题。 1. What will the boy do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Go to the library. C. Go to the cinema. 2. Who will join the boy in the activity? A. His cousin. B. His mom. C. His brother. 请听一段对话，完成小题。 3. Why is the girl upset? A. She failed her Chinese exam yesterday. B. She didn’t finish the homework on time. C. She had an argument with her best friend. 4. What will the girl probably do after school? A. Call the librarian. B. Talk to her friend. C. Write to her teacher. 请听一段对话，完成小题。 5. When did the man take this trip to Zhangjiajie? A. Last spring. B. This summer C. This autumn 6. How did the man get to the top of the mountain? A. By taking a tour bus and walking. B. By climbing all the way up. C. By taking his friend’s car. 请听一段独白，完成小题。 7. Where did the speaker go last Sunday? A. To the school gym. B. To the hospital. C. To the beach. 8. What does the speaker mainly talk about in the speech? A. His experience of getting sunburned. B. How to stay safe playing volleyball. C. His happy beach trip with friends. 二、听后回答（共8分，每小题2分） 听对话，根据对话内容笔头回答问题。每段对话你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成第9小题。 9. Why did the boy’s tooth start to hurt? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. How did the boy feel when he had a problem with his parents? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. When may the two speakers visit Hukou Waterfall? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. What do the two speakers need to take for the visit to Hukou Waterfall? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 三、听后转写（共5分） 听短文，根据所听内容和提示信息转写短文内容，请将文段写在答题纸上。短文你将连续听三遍。 13. I’ve got some advice on ______________________________________________________________________ 第二部分 知识运用（共29分） 四、单项选择（共9分，每小题1分） 1. Allen fell down from the bike, but he didn’t hurt ________. A. him B. his C. himself D. he 2. We will have a first-aid lesson ________ Thursday afternoon. A. in B. on C. at D. from 3. —Look at the sign. You ________ keep quiet in the library. —Oh, sorry. I didn’t notice it. A. might B. would C. could D. should 4. This bookstore is one of ________ places in our town. A. the busiest B. busier C. busy D. busiest 5. The doctor advised my father ________ smoking for his health. A. give up B. to give up C. giving up D. gives up 6. No one told him the plan clearly, so he didn’t know ________ about the class activity. A. anything new B. new anything C. something new D. new something 7. They still went on working outside ________ it rained heavily. A. so that B. because C. although D. if 8. As soon as he ________ here, I will tell him the important news. A. will get B. get C. got D. gets 9. — Could you please tell me ________? I want to learn it well. — You can read English novels every day. A. how can I improve my English B. how I can improve my English C. when can I improve my English D. when I can improve my English 五、短文填空（共8分，每小题1分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，在方框内选择最佳选项将短文补充完整。其中有2个为多余选项。 A. in return B. crossing C. so far D. normal E. deep F. clearing Last weekend, a heavy snowstorm hit our town. We were shocked to see such ____10____ snow in just one night. Many old neighbors found it very difficult to buy food. Therefore, my friends and I decided to help them. We spent the whole morning ____11____ the snow on the streets. Because there was so much of it, we had to keep ____12____ the roads to move the snow from one side to the other. After we finished, an old lady gave us some hot chocolate to thank us. We did it just to help, but we gained a lot of happiness ____13____. It was a special day for all of us. 第二节 阅读下面短文，在未给提示词的空白处填写1个恰当的英文单词，在给出提示词的空白处填写该词的正确形式。 Nowadays, AI is becoming a helper in our life, but we must learn how to use it in the right way. First, we should not be ____14____ (care) when using AI because it can sometimes make mistakes. We must always check the facts. More importantly, we should avoid letting AI stop us from ____15____ (think) by ourselves. It is okay to ask AI for some ____16____ (advice) on how to solve difficult problems, as it can provide new ideas and different ways to look at things. All in all, learning how to deal ____17____ AI is a necessary skill for our future, but that doesn’t mean we should give up our own thinking. 六、完形填空（共12分，每小题1.5分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Kelly and her friends were walking home from school. They really missed their friend Holly, who just had surgery (外科手术) and needed to stay home for the next two weeks! “When my little sister was in the hospital, people brought many gifts to ____18____ her up,” said Maya. “We should bring gifts to Holly too!” Everyone liked the idea. Bella wanted to give her a necklace-making kit, Maya planned to buy a paint set, and Alice decided to bring a barbie doll. When they asked about Kelly’s gift, she was deep in ____19____. Kelly wanted to give her friend something meaningful, but most of her pocket money for the month was spent on the movies and snacks so there was not much left. Feeling ____20____ now, she still didn’t want to ask her parents for more money. Over dinner, Kelly told her mom about Holly. “We want to give her gifts to let her know we’ve been thinking about her.” Kelly listed what each of her friends was giving Holly. “I want to give her something special too,” Kelly continued. “How can I do that without a lot of money?” “I know you can do it. You’re ____21____,” said Mom. “Just think about what makes Holly smile.” Later that night, while racking (冥思苦想) her brains about the gift, a ____22____ came to her. Last year, when she was having a terrible day, Holly gave her a small bag filled with little surprises, which made her feel much better. “That’s it,” Kelly thought. “I can do the same for her!” Over the next few days, Kelly ____23____ on her gift, choosing and even hand-making the items that would make Holly smile. On Friday, Holly’s friends went to visit her. Watching Holly open the others’ presents, Kelly’s heart beat faster. She had thought her idea was a good one, but now she wasn’t sure. Finally, Holly ____24____ for Kelly’s box and grinned (咧嘴笑) at the words on it: Stuff to Make You Smile. She opened the lid and began unwrapping. “Stickers! A headband! A rubber-band bracelet you made in my favorite purple! Wow! Did you draw this picture of us too?” Kelly nodded, “It’s us playing badminton last month!” “I can’t wait till we can do that again,” said Holly as she reached into the box one more time.” And homemade chocolate cookies?! Yum!” Soon they had to leave so Holly could rest. “Thank you guys. I feel better already!” Holly smiled. Kelly was glad too, because she had worried for nothing! Her mom had been right—friendship and ____25____ were what really counted. 18. A. ring B. pick C. cheer D. wake 19. A. thought B. doubt C. pain D. imagination 20. A. bored B. shocked C. confused D. regretful 21. A. popular B. caring C. organized D. patient 22. A. memory B. dream C. story D. feeling 23. A. counted B. worked C. depended D. tried 24. A. sent B. called C. reached D. ran 25. A. generosity B. courage C. teamwork D. thoughtfulness 第三部分 阅读理解（共26分） 七、阅读理解（共26分，每小题2分） （一） A 阅读下列中国自然奇观的介绍，请根据人物需求匹配最适合他们的地点，并将其所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。 A Heavenly Lake With 16 mountains standing around it, the lake takes on different looks in different seasons. Colorful flowers in spring and autumn, green plants in summer and white snow in winter all add to its beauty. But the lake is often covered in fog. If you want a clear view, come in summer. B Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring A blue lake lies in the desert, with sand hills all around. The wind blows the sand only towards the mountains, so the sand never falls into the lake. On windy days, the sand makes a special sound. That is why it is called Mingsha Mountain. C Hukou Waterfalls It is on the Yellow River. The waterway becomes much narrower here and the river rushes down with a loud sound. You can see the rushing water turn into light mist (雾). A rainbow might appear when the sun shines. It is such a beautiful sight that visitors never forget it. D Kanas Nature Reserve Kanas means beautiful in the local language. Here you can see a quiet lake, high mountains, and open grasslands. In June, colorful flowers are everywhere. In September, the trees turn red and yellow. This is a great time for taking photos. ____26____I love taking photos in autumn. Seeing trees turn red and yellow by a quiet lake would be amazing. I also enjoy walking through open grasslands. ____27____I really want to go somewhere with water and mountains together. I heard that sand can make sounds. That would be so cool! ____28____I want to hear the powerful sound of water falling. I heard that rainbows sometimes appear near big waterfalls. And if I’m lucky enough to see one there, it will be unforgettable. （二）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 B Some people only think playing the lead role is exciting, but to me, any chance to stand onstage is enjoyable. In our upcoming production of The Legendary Cowherd, eight of us would play a sixteen-legged dragon, with me at the tail. At rehearsal, Luca raised his spear, while we moved and zigzagged across the stage. In the end, after Luca gave the final blow, our dragon fell slowly until I dropped down. I admired Luca’s acting because his performance was perfect. Most importantly, his inspiring lines, “I will defend this land!”, had always excited me. Nancy disagreed. “I think you could play the hero well too, Ben.” “You know how terrible I am at memorizing dialogue. You’re kidding, right?” I said. “I’m not,” Nancy said, looking me straight in the eye. “There’s more to acting than just reciting lines, Ben.” “Fine,” I replied, “but without a script, everything would fall to pieces.” “I guess so,” Nancy said. On opening night, when Luca stepped out for his part, a different drama was taking place backstage. “Oops!” My eyes widened as I saw the dragon’s tail get stuck in a cow prop’s (道具) wheels. I tried to pull it but that didn’t work. Then Mark pushed me aside and started pulling harder at the tail. I cried for him to stop, but before I even finished speaking, the tail broke, causing the cow to roll right onto the stage! Luca froze in the middle of his lines. I rushed onstage at once, and my brain raced as fast as my feet. “A dragon’s coming!” I shouted at him. The audience was staring at me now. “Run!” I yelled again, grabbing the cow’s rope. “Move!” I faced Luca, hoping he would play along. “A monster’s coming! It ate my cows, and it would eat you if you don’t run!” Luca got back into his role. “I’m not running.” he said, lifting his spear. “Because I will defend this land!” Then, a fourteen-legged dragon — now with a little broken tail — appeared, and I walked offstage quickly. The play ended with a successful opening night. From the outside looking in, everything went perfectly smoothly. “That was an amazing save, Ben. It wasn’t just quick thinking; that was excellent acting,” our teacher said, and the others cheered in agreement. “Yes, you were awesome!” Luca added. Surprise ran through me. In the meantime, I knew Nancy had an “I-told-you-so” look waiting for me. 29. How did the writer feel about playing the dragon’s tail at first? A. Pleased. B. Unhappy. C. Surprised. D. Nervous. 30. What happened when Luca stepped out for his part on opening night? A. The writer forgot his lines and froze. B. The dragon’s tail got stuck and broke. C. The audience laughed at the broken tail. D. The cow prop’s wheels stopped working. 31. What did the writer learn from his experience on opening night? A. Accidents on stage can ruin a play. B. Actors need to memorize lines well. C. Being the lead role is a way to shine. D. Quick thinking is important in acting. C Whether you’ve had a difficult exam or a disagreement with a friend, having healthy coping skills can be the key to getting through tough times. They help you deal with stressful situations in life. It’s important to develop healthy coping skills that help reduce emotional distress (痛苦) or get yourself out of the stressful situations. But not all coping skills are equally effective. Sometimes, it’s easy to engage in strategies (策略) that will give quick relief but might create bigger problems for you down the road. Two main types of coping skills are problem-based and emotion-based. Understanding how they differ can help you determine the best coping strategy for you. Problem-based coping is helpful when you need to change your situation, perhaps by removing a stressful thing from your life. For example, if you’re in an unhealthy friendship, you can reduce anxiety and sadness by ending that relationship. Emotion-based coping is helpful when you need to take care of your feelings—either because you don’t want to change the situation or because the situation is out of your control. For example, if you are sad about moving to a new city, it’ll be important to take care of your feelings in a healthy way. Whether emotion-focused or problem-focused, healthy coping skills should help ease stress. The right coping skills often depend on the situation and your own needs in the moment. What works for someone else might not work for you. For example, going for a walk might help your friend calm down, but if you can’t stop dwelling on anger, the quiet time alone can fuel your frustration—giving your mind space to replay the argument over and over, making you feel worse instead of better. In that case, watching a funny video for a few minutes might work better. You may also find that some coping strategies work best for certain situations or emotions. Engaging in a hobby might be an effective way to relax after a long day at school, while talking to someone you trust could be the best way when you’re feeling sad. The key is to build a set of strategies that you can draw from depending on what you’re facing. 32. Having healthy coping skills is important because they ________. A. help you manage stress well B. make you busy with funny things C. keep you away from tough times D. reward you with pleasant experiences 33. According to the passage, which is probably an example of problem-focused coping? A. Mia listens to music to avoid feeling really upset about waiting in a long slow line. B. Kevin takes deep breaths before the test when he feels too nervous and cannot focus. C. Emma tells her partner to share the work as she’s tired of taking on tasks all by herself. D. Jack writes down his thoughts in a notebook because he’s sad about losing a football game. 34. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this passage? A. To describe the difference between two types of coping skills. B. To explain why we need coping skills to deal with tough times. C. To encourage readers to find proper coping skills for themselves. D. To argue that problem-based coping is better than emotion-based coping. D Research suggests people view taking neutral stances (立场) as being dishonest, not just an effort to avoid disagreement, and new research from the University of Virginia backs this up. Across 11 studies in North America, researchers found that people who say they’re neutral on controversial (有争议的) issues are often not trusted. “When someone expresses a neutral viewpoint, we are really skeptical (怀疑的) of it, and we actually think that they are less principled (原则性强的) basically as unprincipled as someone who holds an opposing viewpoint,” said Gabrielle Adams, a professor of public policy, who was among the leaders of the studies. In one of the 11 studies, Adams and her team did a survey involving 600 online participants, asking them to read about a colleague who either supported, opposed or claimed neutrality on an education policy. They then asked the participants to rate (评价) the colleague’s stances. The research team also recorded participants’ own views on the policy. “Unsurprisingly, participants rated colleagues who agreed with them more favorably,” Adams said. “However, participants rated colleagues who expressed a neutral view just as poorly as those whose opinions opposed their own.” In another study, using a nationally representative sample, the scientists asked participants to read a social media post in which the person was either against, neutral on, or in favor of a controversial issue. As you’d expect, people rated posters who shared their views the most positively. What stood out, though, was that posters who took a neutral position were rated just as negatively as those who openly disagreed with participants. Taken together, the 11 studies led to this conclusion: “People think that this neutrality is actually a way to play both sides.” Adams explained. “It’s a way to come across as trying to look good and avoid conflict. The problem is that if people think you are too weak to speak your mind, you might come across as someone who doesn’t have a backbone. Once you are seen as lacking principles, it’s hard for you to have sincere and respectful conversations.” Our takeaway from this study is that neutrality is not rewarded. According to the findings, what we hope to accomplish by remaining neutral is not what others believe we are doing. When it comes to establishing a respectful and trustworthy social image, it will be much better if you just say what you think and explain it honestly. 35. What does the passage say about people who stay neutral on heated issues? A. They are easy to get along with. B. They avoid arguments in a smart way. C. They try to please everyone but seem insincere. D. They are as principled as those who support them. 36. What does the phrase “have a backbone” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. Be brave to speak one’s own view. B. Be hardly influenced by others. C. Be open to different ideas. D. Be independent in life. 37. Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with? A. Neutral people hardly get into fights with others. B. It is better to express our true thoughts directly. C. Neutrality helps win trust from others easily. D. People should avoid controversial issues. 38. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Neutrality: Smart Choice to Avoid Disagreement B. Neutrality: Useless Way to Build Relationships C. Neutrality: Good Strategy for Sincere Talks D. Neutrality: Harmful Effect on Social Image 第四部分 书面表达（共20分） 八、阅读与表达（共10分，第52-54题各2分，第55题4分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Clay Figure Zhang (Niren Zhang) is a beloved traditional Chinese art form rooted in Tianjin, founded by the skilled artist Zhang Mingshan in the late Qing Dynasty. As an important part of China’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产), it is famous for its nice craftsmanship and highly realistic styles around the world. Artists shape each clay character with great care, paying close attention to every detail, from the exact curve of a character’s body to their lively facial expressions. Each piece tells a different story. It might be a famous historical character, a lively character from Chinese myths and fairy tales, or a warm scene from daily life. This mix of realism and narrative makes the Clay Figure Zhang a wonderful way to present and share Chinese culture and traditions. To keep the art interesting for young people, modern creators mix classic clay-making skills with modem art. For example, Zhang Yu, the sixth-generation inheritor, has added new elements (成分) in his playful works like Money on Horseback. This creative mix of old and new ensures the art remains meaningful and easy for today’s youth to understand and appreciate. Artists also choose materials carefully. The main material is a special soft clay, which is carefully processed to get the perfect texture for shaping. Natural paints are used to make the figures both visually beautiful and surprisingly durable (耐用的). In short, the Clay Figure Zhang is a shining example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Because of its special artistic style and rich cultural heritage, the Clay Figure Zhang holds a special place in Tianjin’s culture, passing on the cultural legacy from one generation to the next. It also draws attention from all over the world. Nowadays, more and more young Chinese people are willing to share the Clay Figure Zhang around the world because they take pride in China’s intangible cultural heritage. Thanks to their efforts, it is moving onto the world stage step by step, being loved and accepted by more and more people across the globe. It lets the world see the beauty and charm of traditional Chinese culture. 39. What is the Clay Figure Zhang famous for around the world? ____________________________________________________________________ 40. How do modern creators keep the art interesting for young people? ____________________________________________________________________ 41. Why do artists use natural paints? ____________________________________________________________________ 42. If your school offers a course to learn to make the Clay Figure Zhang, would you like to take the course or not? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) ____________________________________________________________________ 九、文段表达（10分） 56．从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实班级和姓名。 题目① 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris给你发来邮件，想了解你的日常课余活动情况。请你用英语回复一封邮件，介绍你最喜欢的课余活动是什么、活动的时间和地点，以及你从中有什么收获。根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实班级和姓名。 提示词语：ball games, morning, healthy, improve 提示问题：●What is your favorite free-time activity? ●When and where do you usually do it? ●What benefits do you get from it? Dear Chris, It’s so nice to hear from you, and I’m glad to tell you something about my free-time activities. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 题目② 某英文报社正在开展以“我最想感谢的人”为主题的征文活动。假设你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文投稿。谈谈谁是你最想感谢的人，他（她）曾经做过什么，以及你从他（她）身上学到了什么。根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实班级和姓名。 提示词语：helpful, fail, encourage, make progress 提示问题：●Who is the person you want to thank most? ●What did he/ she do? ●What did you learn from him/ her? In my life, there are many people I want to thank, but one person stands out the most. _ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 能力提升（共20分） 十、单项选择（共6分，每小题0.5分） 根据句意，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个能够填入空白处的最佳选项。 43. If you don’t look after your bike, the ________ costs will be high. A. maintenance B. anecdote C. exposure D. diversity 44. It can be ________ to focus in class after a restless night. A. tough B. guilty C. moral D. magical 45. It’s exciting that our school ________ the latest technology in the classroom. A. exhausts B. reduces C. embraces D. assists 46. With the ________ only two days away, our group had to put in more effort to finish the poster. A. cuisine B. deadline C. tunnel D. violence 47. My teacher________ her lunch break to help me prepare for the English speech contest. A. roamed B. intended C. established D. sacrificed 48. I thought the film was pretty, ________—all special effects and no real story. A. shallow B. elegant C. witty D. sincere 49. When everyone cheered for his perfect score, he just smiled, and this ________ made him popular. A. circulation B. connection C. tension D. humility 50. You have to ________ tickets for the basketball game two weeks ahead. They always sell out fast. A. regulate B. purchase C. interact D. blend 51. Is there any ________ difference between these two? They look alike, but one costs twice as much. A. flexible B. contemporary C. significant D. additional 52. The doctor tried to ________ him that staying up late was the real problem, not some disease. A. engage B. revoke C. convince D. urge 53. Our library is easily ________ to the general public, so many locals come to read here on weekends. A. reluctant B. accessible C. stressful D. mechanical 54. When you’re not sure whether to tell the truth, let your ________ be your guide. A. atmosphere B. imagination C. evidence D. conscience 十一、完形填空（共6分，每小题1分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后个题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳选项。 The Perfect Latte For a month, Adam had messed up breakfast every Saturday. His family always smiled and ate it, trying to protect his feelings. But this time, it was Mother’s Day. Adam was determined to make a perfect breakfast. His plan was simple: golden stir-fried eggs, perfectly crunchy bacon, and a special coffee for his mom with a heart design in the milk foam (泡沫). He felt quite ____55____ after having succeeded several times in secret using dish soap. The morning began without any problems. The bacon filled the kitchen with a wonderful smell, and the stir-fried eggs turned a beautiful golden color. Expecting burnt pancakes and hard bread, his family came to the table and ____56____ found their usual “oops” breakfast had turned into a fancy meal. Everything was going as planned. Now, it was time for his final act — the special coffee. He carefully heated the milk until it was frothy (有细腻泡沫的) and slowly used a bottle to pour it into his mother’s cup. There, a perfect heart began to form. Adam felt a rush of ____57____. But just then, the family dog, Buddy, ran into the room and jumped on the table, causing his elbow to knock the almost-empty bottle. A stream of warm and soapy liquid (液体) — Adam had forgotten to wash the bottle after his practice! — splashed (飞溅) across the table, right into his mother’s coffee cup. The lovely heart disappeared into a mess. Adam’s moment of success had ended suddenly. “I’m so useless,” he whispered. With embarrassment, he hurried into his bedroom to hide. He ____58____ again, he thought. Just as he was about to start cleaning up in frustration, his mother walked in: In her hands was the cup of ruined coffee. “Adam,” she said in a gentle voice. “Take a look at the table.” He looked. His family wasn’t paying attention to the mess. They were enjoying their food. His brother was eating the fluffy omlet with great enthusiasm. His father was slowly enjoying the crispy bacon, his eyes closed in ____59____. They were talking, laughing, and truly appreciating the meal. “This breakfast is absolutely delicious,” his mother said. “So what if the coffee didn’t work out?” She nodded toward the soapy bottle. “You put in all that effort just for me. That care and thought — that’s the real gift.” She gave him a warm smile. “Now, how about pouring me a cup of regular coffee?” Adam realized that although he hadn’t created a flawless or picture-perfect moment, he had created something real: a little messy, slightly soapy, but full of honest laughter and warmth. While pouring a cup of plain black coffee, Adam understood that the ____60____ hadn’t ruined Mother’s Day breakfast. Instead, mom’s words simply washed away the pressure of trying to give a perfect gift, reminding him of the more important thing that was already there all along, the love between family members. 55. A. confident B. dramatic C. isolated D. reluctant 56. A. anxiously B. surprisingly C. carelessly D. courageously 57. A. impression B. victory C. empathy D. boredom 58. A. started B. checked C. failed D. lost 59. A. exhaustion B. uncertainty C. achievement D. satisfaction 60. A. invention B. shortage C. incident D. response 十二、阅读理解（共8分，每小题2分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Think about the worn-out teddy bear at the bottom of your closet. Your family might tell you it was your favorite as a baby—but you can’t remember how its fur felt or the way you used to hug it. This is a common experience for adults: most are largely unable to recall events before preschool, a phenomenon known as “infantile amnesia.” Unlike normal forgetting (where memories fade slowly), babyhood memories vanish completely. There are two potential explanations for this phenomenon. The first one is that babies cannot store memories because their hippocampus (海马体)—an important brain part for memory—hasn’t fully developed. The hippocampus develops throughout early childhood, so it may not retain long-term memories in infants. This makes them similar to adults with hippocampal damage, who also have trouble forming new long-term memories. Another possibility is that babies can store memories but lose the ability to recall them as they grow. Recent studies on mice support this. When scientists activated brain cells (细胞) linked to early experiences in adult mice, the mice remembered long-forgotten things. This shows the brain might keep these early memories, even if they can’t reach them later. But what about humans? Researchers from The University of Queensland have studied awake infants for ten years with fMRI (功能性磁共振成像), a form of brain imaging that can measure activity from parts deep in the brain such as the hippocampus. Studying infant memory is challenging. Babies move a lot, ignore instructions, and have short attention spans (注意力持续时间)—so most fMRI scans are done while they sleep. But this wasn’t the best choice because memories are based on experiences in waking life. Through more than 400 sessions and countless insights (深入了解) from families, they have found ways to keep awake infants still, happy, and focused during scanning. In a recent study, a team led by Tristan Yates, a researcher at Columbia University, showed pictures of faces, objects, and places to one-year-old babies while scanning their brains with fMRI. Later, Yates tested their memory by showing them both the previously shown pictures and new ones. If the infant looked longer at the photograph they had seen before, Yates labeled that image as remembered; otherwise, it was forgotten. The brain scans showed that the hippocampus was more active when babies looked at pictures they remembered. This result suggested that the infant hippocampus can form memories after a brief session of looking at the pictures. The effects were clearest after 12 months of age, in infants who had stronger overall memory. The findings support the idea that people store memories as infants but are unable to recall them later. But many questions remain. How long do these hidden memories last? Why are most people’s earliest memories from age four to five (or later)? Why can’t people recall those earlier memories? Answering these could help with learning languages, treating developmental issues, and even understanding why memory weakens with age. So next time you think of your earliest memory, remember—there may be even older ones locked away inside your brain. 61. The underlined word “vanish” in Paragraph 1 probably means “________”. A. disappear B. color C. change D. replace 62. What can we learn from the lab’s study on one-year-old babies? A. fMRI scans are not useful for studying babies awake. B. Babies with better memory have healthier hippocampus. C. A visual experience is needed to form memories for younger babies. D. The hippocampus in babies is more active when they see familiar photos 63. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing Paragraph 4? A. To tell the differences between study methods. B. To explain the challenges of the study. C. To introduce the process of the study. D. To show the findings of the study. 64. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How Can We Improve Babies’ Memory Skills? B. Hidden Memories in Babies’ Hippocampus. C. Why Can’t We Remember Babyhood? D. The Development of Babies’ Memory 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $