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绝密★启用前 衡阳市第一中学2026年高二下学期期中考试试题 英 语 注意：总分150分 时间120分钟 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Xingtai Museum Volunteer Recruitment Xingtai Museum, a cultural treasure in Xingtai, boasts an architectural style that integrates modern aesthetics with local traditional elements. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, from ancient relics unearthed locally to historical artworks, vividly presenting the city’s long-standing history and culture. Now, the museum is ready for an exciting event and looking for passionate volunteers. Upcoming Activity: “Heritage Revival: Xingtai’s Artistic Legacy” Exhibition This exhibition, scheduled from September 15th to November 15th, 2025, is centered around Xingtai’s long-standing artistic traditions. It will showcase a variety of local handicrafts like vividly carved woodwork and delicately designed folk textiles. Through these exhibits, visitors can explore the city’s unique cultural connotations. Volunteer Responsibilities ● Visitor Guidance: Volunteers will be assigned in different exhibition areas. They need to assist visitors, answer their questions about the exhibits, offer directions, and share in-depth knowledge related to the items on display. ● Activity Support: During exhibition-related events such as themed lectures or handicraft workshops, volunteers are responsible for tasks like event setup, attendee registration, and ensuring the overall smooth operation of the activities. Requirements ● Cultural Enthusiasm: A sincere passion for Xingtai’s history and culture is a must. Volunteers should be eager to explore and spread local heritage knowledge. ● Time Commitment: Volunteers are required to be available for at least 4 hours per week throughout the exhibition period. ● Communication Skills: Proficient communication skills in Mandarin and basic English are preferred to interact with a wide range of visitors. How to Apply ● Interested individuals should send their resume and a motivation letter to Xingtai_museum_volunteer @example. com by August 31st, 2025. In the email subject, please clearly state “Xingtai Museum Volunteer Application-[Your Name]”. 1. What can be inferred about Xingtai Museum’s collection? A. It reflects Xingtai’s history. B. It’s mainly from recent digs. C. It has few historical artworks. D. It emphasizes Xingtai’s modern art. 2. What’s the purpose of the “Heritage Revival” exhibition? A. To sell local handicrafts. B. To attract global tourists. C. To show national handicrafts. D. To introduce Xingtai’s artistic heritage. 3. Who is most likely to be a qualified volunteer? A. One with 3-hour-a-week availability. B. One loving history with a strong Xingtai accent. C. One interested in art but ignorant of Xingtai’s history. D. One loving Xingtai’s culture and available 5 hours a week. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了邢台博物馆志愿者招募的相关信息。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“It houses a vast collection of artifacts, from ancient relics unearthed locally to historical artworks, vividly presenting the city’s long-standing history and culture. (它收藏了大量的文物，从当地出土的古代文物到历史艺术品，生动地展示了这座城市悠久的历史和文化。)”可知，邢台博物馆的藏品反映了邢台的历史。故选A。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Upcoming Activity: “Heritage Revival: Xingtai’s Artistic Legacy” Exhibition部分中“This exhibition, scheduled from September 15th to November 15th, 2025, is centered around Xingtai’s long-standing artistic traditions. (本次展览将于2025年9月15日至11月15日举行，以邢台悠久的艺术传统为中心。)”可知，“遗产复兴”展览的目的是介绍邢台的艺术遗产。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Requirements部分中“● Cultural Enthusiasm: A sincere passion for Xingtai’s history and culture is a must. Volunteers should be eager to explore and spread local heritage knowledge. (●文化热情：必须对邢台的历史文化有真诚的热情。志愿者应该热衷于探索和传播当地遗产知识。)”和“● Time Commitment: Volunteers are required to be available for at least 4 hours per week throughout the exhibition period. (●时间承诺：在整个展览期间，志愿者必须每周至少有4小时的时间。)”可知，一个热爱邢台文化且每周有5小时空闲时间的人最有可能成为合格的志愿者。故选D。 B My backpack weighed 53 pounds, full of dried food, water and other bits and bobs. I was ready for my first through-hike for 15 days, setting out on the 180-kilometre Sunshine Coast Trail, Canada’s longest hut-to-hut trail (小路). While I was in the company of other hikers on most nights, the-second hut was empty. A hidden path nearby led to a rough bench on a small knoll (土墩) overlooking a clearing. I imagined someone had created and placed this bench in this exact spot not for themselves but for future hikers seeking a moment’s peace in the wilderness. I came to cherish the solitude (孤独). Having the forest entirely to myself, I sat and stared out at what felt like my own private lake, daydreaming while watching the grass waving and listening to the gentle sound of the water. Out here, I didn’t need to accommodate anyone else’s needs and wants. I could just be me with the freedom to do whatever I wanted, No schedule, no rush and not a care in the world. The trail varied a lot. Sometimes it was wide and flat; other times it snaked through the forest with no end in sight. The reflective orange trail markers guided me — squares for southbound and diamonds for northbound. It’s hard to get lost, even for someone like me with no sense of direction. Through-hiking creates a hiker’s grapevine (小道消息). At one hut, I was told about a man from France who might be coming my way. Later, a pair of hikers also spoke of this happy, easygoing Frenchman with long, curly brown hair hiking at a leisurely pace. Over the next two days, someone even asked if I was that Frenchman, which made me laugh. While I was preparing dinner on top of Tin Hat Mountain, a man with long brown hair approached me, “Are you Tommy?” “Pierre?” I shouted. It turned out Pierre learned of my existence from all the hut logbooks I signed. He’d caught up to me and we became friends even before meeting. Why do people go through-hiking? Is it to be in nature? To see beautiful views? One could do those things without all this hassle (麻烦，繁琐的事). I sought independence and adventure, to experience a different outlook on life, and to truly live and feel the raw grandness of the world. It was a quest — to visit every hut on the trail and make it from start to finish on my own two feet. In the end, I settled back into city life with these memories and a slightly changed perspective about what’s important. The next time I’m at work, listening to co-workers’, complaint, my mind will wander back to life on the trail — content and free. 4. In the third paragraph, the author uses the phrase “felt like my own private lake” mainly to ________. A. convey a sense of ownership and calmness. B. highlight the loneliness experienced during the hike. C. emphasize the vastness of the natural landscape. D. compare the lake to a personal possession. 5. How did the author distinguish between southbound and northbound trails? A. By the color of the markers. B. By the shape of the markers. C. By the distance between markers. D. By the presence of hut logbooks. 6. What connected the author and Pierre before they met? A. Shared interest in French culture. B. Mutual friends from previous hikes. C. Notes left in hut logbooks. D. A shared goal to summit Tin Hat Mountain. 7. What lasting effect did the hike have on the author? A. A desire to permanently leave city life. B. Improved navigation and surviving skills. C. A newfound appreciation for solitude and simplicity. D. A fear of returning to routine responsibilities. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者独自开启加拿大阳光海岸步道的 15 天徒步，享受独处的宁静，凭借路标顺利前行，通过木屋日志结识皮埃尔，此次旅程让他收获独立，改变了对生活的看法。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“I came to cherish the solitude (孤独). Having the forest entirely to myself, I sat and stared out at what felt like my own private lake, daydreaming while watching the grass waving and listening to the gentle sound of the water. Out here, I didn’t need to accommodate anyone else’s needs and wants. I could just be me with the freedom to do whatever I wanted, No schedule, no rush and not a care in the world.(我开始珍视这份孤独。当我独自置身于这片森林之中时，我静静地坐着，凝视着那片仿佛属于我自己的湖泊，沉浸在遐想之中，同时看着草儿摇曳，聆听着潺潺的流水声。在这里，我不必迎合他人的需求和欲望。我可以做自己，拥有做任何想做的事的自由，没有日程安排，没有紧迫感，也没有任何烦恼)”可知，作者使用“仿佛是我自己的私人湖泊”这一表述，主要是为了表达一种归属感和宁静感。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The reflective orange trail markers guided me — squares for southbound and diamonds for northbound. It’s hard to get lost, even for someone like me with no sense of direction.(那些反光的橙色指示标为我指明了方向——方形的标示面向南行，菱形的标示面向北行。即便像我这样毫无方向感的人，也很难迷路了)”可知，作者通过标记的形状来区分南向路径和北向路径。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“It turned out Pierre learned of my existence from all the hut logbooks I signed. He’d caught up to me and we became friends even before meeting.(结果是，皮埃尔是通过我签署的所有小屋日志得知我的存在情况的。他后来追上了我，甚至在我们见面之前我们就已经成为了朋友)”可知，在他们相遇之前，将作者和皮埃尔联系在一起的是小屋日志中留下的笔记。故选C。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In the end, I settled back into city life with these memories and a slightly changed perspective about what’s important. The next time I’m at work, listening to co-workers’, complaint, my mind will wander back to life on the trail — content and free.(最终，我带着这些回忆重新适应了城市生活，并且对重要之事有了些许不同的看法。下次我在工作时听到同事们的抱怨时，我的思绪就会飘回到那条小径上——那时的生活是如此惬意且自由)”可知，这次徒步旅行让作者对于独处和简约生活方式有了重新认识。故选C。 C Phood is a green-minded urban farm and not-for-profit business based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. With a mission to make the most of positive impact on both the environment and society, Phood began as a food truck serving nutritious meals, but has since grown into a community farming project. It now produces sustainable (可持续的) food while supporting individuals facing social challenges and equipping them with tools to overcome challenges and transform them into positive outcomes. Phood’s philosophy focuses on reconnecting the city, nature, and people. As noted by Hactivist Guide, it transforms food production into a platform for personal engagement, emphasizing accessible community education and the benefits of working with nature. At the Phood Farm Picking Garden, community members can pick their own vegetables and receive discounts at the farm shop, which sells microgreens, mushrooms, kombucha, and oils. Located on a 1.5-acre plot, the farm grows seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers, using sustainable practices. Participants learn about permaculture and aquaponics (复合养殖) through hands-on workshops. The goal is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that harmonizes human activity with nature, promoting regeneration rather than depletion (消耗). Beyond environmental goals, Phood supports social growth. It offers a supportive environment for those with conditions like ADHD and burnout. Participants work alongside trained supervisors, who provide guidance and tools such as Tai Chi to help them recover in a fast-paced world. This caring environment allows individuals to develop confidence, learn skills, and feel a sense of belonging. Phood views growth as a gradual process, much like growing plants. It provides encouragement, development opportunities, and a pressure-free space for all. Staff members report that participants often experience significant growth in self-confidence. Looking ahead, the organization hopes to establish a long-lasting food location nearby in which they will grow leafy greens for local households and restaurants, employ more young people, and assist other cities in developing urban farms. 8. What can be learned about Phood? A. It’s a delivery service. B. It promotes community involvement. C. It’s a restaurant chain. D. It develops from a farming project. 9. What does Phood do to benefit the society? A. It provides an encouraging environment for those struggling. B. It educates the residents to make sensible food choices. C. It teaches people practical communication skills. D. It raises money for people in financial trouble. 10. Which of the following is on Phood’s to-do list? A. To find new partners. B. To explore its impact. C. To seek its expansion. D. To sell local products. 11. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. Phood: Feeding the Community while Developing Sustainability B. Phood: Experimenting a New Approach to removing Hunger C. Green Farming: An Innovative Solution for Agriculture D. Green Farming: An Amazing Success Story 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了荷兰埃因霍温的一家绿色非营利都市农场Phood，它致力于通过可持续食品生产、社区参与和社会支持，在环境和社会层面产生积极影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Phood began as a food truck serving nutritious meals, but has since grown into a community farming project.(Phood最初是一辆提供营养食品的食品卡车，但后来发展成为一个社区农业项目。)”以及第二段中“At the Phood Farm Picking Garden, community members can pick their own vegetables and receive discounts at the farm shop(在Phood农场采摘园，社区成员可以自己采摘蔬菜，并在农场商店享受折扣)”可知，Phood促进了社区参与。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“It offers a supportive environment for those with conditions like ADHD and burnout. Participants work alongside trained supervisors, who provide guidance and tools such as Tai Chi to help them recover in a fast-paced world.(它为患有多动症和倦怠症等疾病的人提供了一个支持性环境。参与者与训练有素的导师一起工作，导师提供指导和工具，如太极，帮助他们在快节奏的世界中恢复。)”可知，Phood为那些有困难、挣扎中的人提供了鼓励性的环境。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Looking ahead, the organization hopes to establish a long-lasting food location nearby in which they will grow leafy greens for local households and restaurants, employ more young people, and assist other cities in developing urban farms.(展望未来，该组织希望在附近建立一个长期的食品基地，在那里他们将为当地家庭和餐馆种植绿叶蔬菜，雇佣更多的年轻人，并协助其他城市发展城市农场。)”可知，Phood计划扩大规模并帮助其他城市建立农场，这表明其待办事项是寻求扩张。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段中“With a mission to make the most of positive impact on both the environment and society, Phood began as a food truck serving nutritious meals, but has since grown into a community farming project.(Phood的使命是对环境和社会产生最大的积极影响，最初是一辆提供营养膳食的食品卡车，但后来发展成为一个社区农业项目。)”以及全文对Phood在可持续发展和社区滋养两方面工作的描述可知，A选项“Phood: Feeding the Community while Developing Sustainability(Phood：在促进可持续发展的同时滋养社区)”全面概括了文章主旨，既涵盖了环境层面的可持续性，也包含了社会层面的社区滋养。故选A。 D The boom of artificial intelligence has sparked a wave of new possibilities, but it’s also causing fears among many Americans about their jobs. Recent surveys indicate growing public anxiety, with 51% of Americans expressing concern that AI might replace human jobs, which reflects the groundbreaking power of AI across various industries. Research highlights notable differences in perception between experts and the general public. While 73% of respondents believe cashier positions will decline due to AI, and 67% anticipate reductions in factory jobs, opinions vary sharply regarding truck drivers. Only 33% of the public foresees job losses in this sector, compared to 62% of Al experts who predict substantial impacts. This gap suggests that the public may underestimate Al's potential to disrupt certain professions. A crucial distinction exists between traditional automation and modern Al capabilities. As Molly Kinder from the Brookings Institution says, some of these opinions are confusing old automation with what generative AI can do. “Generative AI is not your grandparents’ automation. It’s moving up the skill chain... in ways I don’t think the public is fully aware of.” Unlike earlier technologies that primarily affected manufacturing, contemporary AI can perform complex cognitive tasks such as document analysis, legal research, and financial forecasting — functions traditionally associated with white-collar professionals. Studies identify several vulnerable sectors, including office administration, legal services, and financial operations. However, researchers caution against simplistic predictions of job elimination (淘汰). Mark Muro, co-author of a Brookings report, notes, “AI is more likely to transform jobs than replace them entirely.” This perspective suggests that while certain tasks may be automated, new opportunities for human-AI collaboration may emerge. The adoption of AI has been slower than expected in regulated fields like healthcare and law, where human judgment remains crucial. Nevertheless, as MIT professor Eric So observes, “AI’s capabilities are evolving at an unprecedented pace.” From basic chatbots to sophisticated decision-making systems, AI continues to reshape the workplace, creating both challenges and possibilities that society must carefully navigate. 12. Which profession shows the largest difference in perception? A. Cashiers. B. Truck drivers. C. Factory workers. D. Legal professionals. 13. What does Molly Kinder emphasize about generative AI? A. It is limited to simple repetitive tasks. B. It primarily affects manufacturing jobs. C. It can perform complex cognitive tasks. D. It has been widely adopted in healthcare. 14. What is Mark Muro’s view on AI's impact on jobs? A. AI will create more jobs than it eliminates. B. AI is likely to shift rather than replace jobs. C. AI will completely replace human workers. D. AI will have no significant impact on employment. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the development of AI? A. Objective. B. Supportive. C. Dismissive. D. Doubtful. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人工智能的兴起引发新可能的同时也让美国人担忧工作，介绍了公众和专家对不同职业受影响的看法差异，还分析了人工智能对工作的影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“While 73% of respondents believe cashier positions will decline due to AI, and 67% anticipate reductions in factory jobs, opinions vary sharply regarding truck drivers. Only 33% of the public foresees job losses in this sector, compared to 62% of AI experts who predict substantial impacts.(虽然73%的受访者认为收银员职位会因人工智能而减少，67%的人预计工厂职位会减少，但在卡车司机方面，人们的看法差异很大。只有33%的公众预计该行业会出现失业，而62%的人工智能专家预测会有重大影响)”可知，在收银员、工厂工人、卡车司机这几个职业中，公众和专家对卡车司机岗位的看法差异最大。文中未提及法律专业人员在这方面的看法差异情况。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unlike earlier technologies that primarily affected manufacturing, contemporary AI can perform complex cognitive tasks such as document analysis, legal research, and financial forecasting — functions traditionally associated with white-collar professionals.(与主要影响制造业的早期技术不同，当代人工智能可以执行复杂的认知任务，如文档分析、法律研究和财务预测——这些功能传统上与白领专业人员相关联)”可知，Molly Kinder强调生成式人工智能可以执行复杂的认知任务。 故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Mark Muro, co-author of a Brookings report, notes, “AI is more likely to transform jobs than replace them entirely.” (布鲁金斯学会报告的合著者Mark Muro指出：“人工智能更有可能改变工作，而不是完全取代它们。”)”可知，Mark Muro认为人工智能更有可能改变工作，而不是完全取代它们，即人工智能可能会转移而不取代工作。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。文章在第一段中“The boom of artificial intelligence has sparked a wave of new possibilities, but it’s also causing fears among many Americans about their jobs. (人工智能的蓬勃发展引发了一系列新的可能性，但也在许多美国人中引发了对工作的担忧)”提到人工智能带来新机遇的同时也带来了担忧；在第四段中“Mark Muro, co-author of a Brookings report, notes, “AI is more likely to transform jobs than replace them entirely.” (布鲁金斯学会报告的合著者Mark Muro指出：“人工智能更有可能改变工作，而不是完全取代它们。”)”和最后一段中“From basic chatbots to sophisticated decision-making systems, AI continues to reshape the workplace, creating both challenges and possibilities that society must carefully navigate. (从基本的聊天机器人到复杂的决策系统，人工智能继续重塑工作场所，创造了社会必须谨慎应对的挑战和可能性)”提到人工智能的发展带来挑战和机遇。作者在文中既提及人工智能的积极影响，也提到其带来的问题，客观地呈现了人工智能发展带来的挑战和机遇。由此可推断作者对人工智能发展的态度是客观的。故选A。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. ____16____ Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性). We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. ____17____ While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth. ____18____ We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve. We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. ____19____ AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. ____20____ In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. A. It’s gaining popularity. B. Besides, it is deeply practical. C. We are considerate while AI is creative. D. We seek meaning while AI follows instructions. E. It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts. F. Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions. G. So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential. 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章阐述了在人工智能能模仿人类诸多行为的当下，了解人类与AI的区别至关重要，并介绍了人类三项不可替代的属性。 【16题详解】 上文“In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. (在当今世界，人工智能（AI）能够模仿我们的语言、自动做出决策，甚至模拟情感，了解是什么让我们与众不同，这不仅仅是一个哲学层面的问题)”说明了解人类与AI的区别不只是哲学上的，空处承接上文，进一步说明其性质，B选项“此外，它还非常实用”中的“Besides”与上文形成递进关系，同时呼应下文“Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. (弄清楚是什么让我们与智能机器有着不容置疑的区别，有助于我们保护甚至拓展自身最宝贵的优势——创造力、情商、生活阅历以及目标感，这样一来，我们就不仅仅是与人工智能共存，而是要超越它，主动塑造未来，而非被它所塑造)，提到的了解区别能帮助我们保护和拓展自身优势，符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 上文“Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. (从出生那一刻起，经历就是塑造我们最强大的力量之一)”，强调经历对人的塑造作用，F选项“每一次失败、成功和挑战都会影响我们未来的决定”，具体阐述了不同经历对人未来决策的影响，符合语境。故选F。 【18题详解】 下文“We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. (我们通过创造故事来理解世界，在奋斗中寻找目标，并将过去与未来联系起来。然而，人工智能不会去思考它所做事情背后的“原因”)”，对比了人类和AI在对待事物“原因”“意义”上的不同，D选项“我们寻求意义，而人工智能遵循指令”准确概括了人类追求意义、AI仅按指令行事的区别，概括上文的对比，符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 上文“But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. (但人工智能只遵循规则。无论多么先进，它总是受其程序的约束)”说明AI受程序限制，空处承接上文，进一步说明AI的局限性，E选项“它没有欲望、信念或独立思考”是对AI受程序约束、缺乏自主性的进一步阐述，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 上文“AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. (人工智能可能非常有用和有帮助，但它很可能永远无法提供那些使我们成为人的东西——共情、真爱、有意义的目标和生活经历)”，强调了人类所拥有的独特品质是AI无法提供的，G选项“所以要珍视我们自己和他人的情感深度、生活经历和创造潜力”承接上文，呼吁人们重视自身独特品质，与下文“In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. (通过这种方式，我们可以确保技术将服务于人类——而不是反过来人类服务于技术)”，确保技术服务于人类相呼应，符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When family members shared stories of Hody during his funeral, they were in for a surprise. They learned a ___21___ he’d kept for years and saw just how ___22___ he was, not only to them but to their whole town. The family learned that Hody had been ___23___ money to Geraldine Drugs for anyone who actually needed help in paying for their ___24___ . “He started making donations ___25___ about seven or eight years ago and ___26___ anonymous (匿名的),” Brooke Walker, the pharmacy (药店) owner, said. Over time the fund grew to thousands of dollars, and thus there was enough money to help two people per month who lacked insurance to ___27___ their prescriptions. In late 2022, Hody’s health changed due to his fight with health problems. He sensed he was approaching the ___28___ of his days here. With it becoming tougher to get around, he needed someone to ___29___ his mission of delivering his $100 bill to Geraldine Drugs. He passed the ___30___ on to his daughter Tania. Tania told Brooke that she was ___31___ of his actions all this time, saying, “I was ___32___ — I had no idea that he was helping people at the drug store.” Hody died on New Year’s Day, 2023. The 80-year-old’s kind heart definitely ___33___ many people in his community. Brooke said that many people he’d helped often ___34___ to pay it forward for someone else. They even offered to put money back into the fund. The spirit of ___35___ continued. 21. A. lesson B. belief C. journal D. secret 22. A. humorous B. special C. rude D. mean 23. A. donating B. adding C. awarding D. lending 24. A. services B. meals C. medicines D. tickets 25. A. daily B. monthly C. weekly D. yearly 26. A. appeared B. proved C. remained D. became 27. A. cover B. check C. switch D. receive 28. A. rest B. top C. beginning D. end 29. A. set up B. kick off C. take over D. carry out 30. A. bill B. task C. tradition D. message 31. A. afraid B. sure C. tired D. unaware 32. A. shocked B. frightened C. ashamed D. annoyed 33. A. comforted B. attracted C. blessed D. entertained 34. A. promised B. returned C. refused D. pretended 35. A. creating B. learning C. trying D. giving 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Hody生前一直默默地向Geraldine药店捐款帮助那些需要支付药费的人，这些人会将他的爱继续传承下去的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们知道了他保守了多年的秘密，也看到了他是多么的特别，不仅对他们，而且对整个小镇。A. lesson课程；B. belief信念；C. journal日记；D. secret秘密。根据上文的“ When family members shared stories of Hody during his funeral, they were in for a surprise.”可知，家人在Hody的葬礼上感到很惊讶，说明它们才了解到Hody保守多年的秘密，根据下文的“He started making donations...about seven or eight years ago and...anonymous”可知，这个秘密就是Hody秘密捐款的事情。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们知道了他保守了多年的秘密，也看到了他是多么的特别，不仅对他们而言，而且对整个小镇来说也一样。A. humorous幽默的；B. special特别的；C. rude粗鲁的；D. mean刻薄的。根据上文的“When family members shared stories of Hody during his funeral, they were in for a surprise.”和下文的“He started making donations...about seven or eight years ago and...anonymous”可知，家人在了解到Hody秘密捐款的事情后，会感觉到很惊讶，认为Hody是一个很特别的人。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这家人了解到，Hody一直在向Geraldine Drugs药店捐款，帮助那些真正需要帮助的人支付药费。A. donating捐赠；B. adding添加；C. awarding授予奖励；D. lending借出。根据下文的“He started making donations”可知，Hody一直在向Geraldine Drugs药店捐款。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这家人了解到，Hody一直在向Geraldine Drugs药店捐款，帮助那些真正需要帮助的人支付药费。A. services服务；B. meals餐点；C. medicines药品；D. tickets票。根据本句中的“The family learned that Hody had been...money to Geraldine Drugs”可知，Hody是向Geraldine Drugs药店捐的款，说明他是在帮助有需要的人支付药费。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：药店的老板Brooke Walker说：“他从七八年前开始每月捐款，一直保持匿名”。A. daily每日；B. monthly每月；C. weekly每周；D. yearly每年。根据下文的“Over time the fund grew to thousands of dollars, and thus there was enough money to help two people per month”可知，Hody每个月都在向Geraldine Drugs药店捐款。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：药店的老板Brooke Walker说：“他从七八年前开始每月捐款，一直保持匿名”。A. appeared出现；B. proved证明；C. remained保持；D. became变成。根据上文的“They learned a...he’d kept for years”和“The family learned that Hody had been...money to Geraldine Drugs for anyone who actually needed help in paying for their medicines.”可知，家人是在葬礼上听说了Hody向Geraldine Drugs药店捐款帮助有需要的人支付药费，因此他在活着的时候一直保守着秘密，因此捐款的时候他是保持匿名的。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，基金增长到数千美元，因此每个月有足够的钱帮助两个没有保险的人支付他们的处方。A. cover覆盖，支付；B. check检查；C. switch转换；D. receive接收。根据上文的“The family learned that Hody had been...money to Geraldine Drugs for anyone who actually needed help in paying for their...”可知，Hody向Geraldine Drugs药店捐款帮助有需要的人支付药费，“pay for”是提示。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他感到此时自己的日子就要到头了。A. rest休息；B. top顶部；C. beginning开始；D. end结束。根据下文的“With it becoming tougher to get around”可知，Hody觉得自己的生命要走到尽头了。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：随着出行变得越来越困难，他需要有人接替他的任务，把他的100美元钞票送到Geraldine Drugs药店。A. set up建立；B. kick off开始；C. take over接管；D. carry out执行。根据本句中的“With it becoming tougher to get around”可知，Hody觉得自己的生命要走到尽头了，因此他需要有人来接管他捐款的任务。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他把这项任务交给了他的女儿Tania。A. bill账单；B. task任务； C. tradition传统；D. message消息。根据上文的“he needed someone to...his mission of delivering his $100 bill to Geraldine Drugs”可知，Hody需要有人来接管他捐款的任务， mission是提示词。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Tania告诉Brooke，她一直都没有意识到他的行为，她说：“我很震惊——我不知道他在药店帮助别人”。A. afraid害怕的；B. sure确信的；C. tired疲倦的；D. unaware不知情的。根据下文的“I had no idea that he was helping people at the drug store.”可知，女儿并不知道父亲一直在帮助别人。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Tania告诉Brooke，她一直都没有意识到他的行为，她说：“我很震惊——我不知道他在药店帮助别人”。A. shocked震惊的；B. frightened害怕的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. annoyed恼火的。根据本句中的“I had no idea that he was helping people at the drug store.”可知，Tania此前并不知道父亲捐款的事情，因此知道以后会很震惊。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位80岁老人的善良之心无疑给他所在社区的许多人带来了幸福。A. comforted安慰；B. attracted吸引；C. blessed祝福，拥有……而感到幸福；D. entertained招待。根据下文的“They even offered to put money back into the fund.”可知，社区的许多人为拥有Hody而感到幸福。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Brooke说，他帮助过的很多人经常会回来帮助别人。A. promised承诺；B. returned返回；C. refused拒绝；D. pretended假装。根据下文的“They even offered to put money back into the fund.”可知，Hody帮助过的人会回来传递他的那份爱心。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：奉献精神仍在继续。A. creating创造；B. learning学习；C. trying尝试；D. giving给予，奉献。根据下文的“Brooke said that many people he’d helped often...to pay it forward for someone else. They even offered to put money back into the fund.”可知，Hody无偿帮助他人的做法得到了传承，这种奉献精神一直在传递下去。故选D项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。 Amid the recent “China Travel” fever, an increasing number of foreign Internet influencers are drawn to the country. Among them, American YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr, better known as “IShowSpeed”, is under the spotlight with his ongoing China travel. IShowSpeed’s China tour began in Shanghai, China’s bustling financial center, ____36____ he streamed live for more than six hours, marveling at the city’s ____37____ (tower) skyline and vibrant streets. As one fan on YouTube put ____38____, “this man is doing the lord’s work in getting rid of the western propaganda about China in only 6 hours.” During his tour in Beijing, he visited the iconic Forbidden City, ____39____ (dress) in a traditional Chinese costumes, which created a cultural shock that fascinated his viewers. His tour was met with ____40____ warm welcome in China. The nickname “Hyperthyroidism Brother” (甲亢哥) was given to him by Chinese netizens, and it ____41____ (stick) ever since. His nickname, ____42____ (arise) from his extremely expressive face, is often attributed to his ____43____ (tend) to be in a state of constant excitement during his live streams. It is this explosive performance that led to the humorous ____44____ (compare) to someone with hyperthyroidism, creating a unique and memorable image for him in the online community. His influence extends far and wide, going beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. Many foreign viewers were surprised by the advanced infrastructure in China, such as the high-speed trains with stable Internet connections even in tunnels, as IShowSpeed marveled at the ____45____ (technology) feats (壮举) during his live streams. 【答案】36. where 37. towering 38. it 39. dressed 40. a 41. has stuck 42. arising 43. tendency 44. comparison 45. technological 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了美国YouTube网红IShowSpeed (小达伦・沃特金斯)的中国之旅及其产生的影响力，展现其通过直播打破西方对中国的偏见、促进文化交流的过程。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：IShowSpeed的中国之旅始于中国繁华的金融中心上海，他在那里进行了六个多小时的直播，惊叹于这座城市高耸的天际线和充满活力的街道。分析句子可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“Shanghai”，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语（“在上海他进行了超过 6 小时的直播”），因此用关系副词where引导非限制性定语从句。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：IShowSpeed的中国之旅始于中国繁华的金融中心上海，他在那里进行了六个多小时的直播，惊叹于这座城市高耸的天际线和充满活力的街道。修饰名词 “skyline” 需用形容词作定语。“tower”（名词，塔）的形容词形式为“towering”，意为“高耸的”，描述城市天际线的特征。故填towering。 【38题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：正如YouTube上的一位粉丝所说，“这个人在做上帝的工作，在短短6小时内摆脱了西方对中国的宣传。” “as sb. put it”为固定句型，意为“正如某人所说”。故填it。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在北京访问期间，他穿着中国传统服装参观了标志性的紫禁城，这给他的观众带来了文化冲击。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，句子主语 “he”与“dress”之间为逻辑被动关系（be dressed in意为“穿着”），故用过去分词dressed作伴随状语，表示“他穿着传统服饰参观故宫”。故填dressed。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他的访问在中国受到了热烈欢迎。“warm welcome”为可数名词短语，表泛指“一次热烈的欢迎”，“warm”为首音节辅音单词，需用不定冠词a。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：“甲亢哥”是中国网民给他起的绰号，从那以后就一直沿用至今。时间状语“ever since”（从那以后）提示用现在完成时，表示“甲亢哥”这个昵称从被起之后一直沿用至今。主语it为第三人称单数。故填has stuck。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他的绰号源于他那张表情丰富的脸，人们通常认为他在直播过程中总是处于一种兴奋的状态。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰nickname，nickname与arise (起源)之间为逻辑主动关系，故用现在分词arising作后置定语，表示“这个昵称源于他极具表现力的脸”。故填arising。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的绰号源于他那张表情丰富的脸，人们通常认为他在直播过程中总是处于一种兴奋的状态。形容词性物主代词his后需接名词作宾语。“tend”（动词，倾向）的名词形式为 tendency，“tendency to do sth.”意为“做某事的倾向”。故填tendency。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：正是这种爆发性的表现，引发了人们将他幽默地比作甲状腺机能亢进的人，为他在网络社区创造了一个独特而难忘的形象。形容词humorous后需接名词作宾语。“compare”（动词，比较）的名词形式为comparison，“the humorous comparison”意为“幽默的类比”。故填comparison。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：许多外国观众对中国先进的基础设施感到惊讶，比如即使在隧道里也能稳定上网的高速列车，正如IShowSpeed在直播中惊叹于这些技术壮举。修饰名词feats需用形容词作定语。“technology”（名词，技术）的形容词形式为technological，“technological feats” 意为“技术壮举”。故填technological。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周你参与了“走进智慧乡村”实践活动，请你为学校英文报“乡村振兴”（Rural Revitalization）专栏投稿，介绍这次活动，内容包括： (1)活动内容； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Trip to the Smart Village ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 My Trip to the Smart Village I took part in the “Walking into Smart Villages” activity last week, and what I saw and felt along the way was truly inspiring. First, we visited intelligent greenhouses where sensors automatically control temperature and irrigation, greatly improving crop yields. Then we learned to promote local organic vegetables via live-streaming e-commerce. In the afternoon, we took an eco-tour to enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery, learning about local efforts to protect the environment. This activity made me realize how technology and eco-tourism together empower rural revitalization. I’m proud of China’s progress in developing modern, sustainable agriculture and look forward to more such practices. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，为学校英文报“乡村振兴”专栏投稿，介绍上周参与的“走进智慧乡村”实践活动，内容包括活动内容和自身感受。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 参与：take part in→participate in 鼓舞人心的：inspiring→encouraging 提高：improve→enhance 促进：promote→boost 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In the afternoon, we took an eco-tour to enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery, learning about local efforts to protect the environment. 拓展句：In the afternoon, we took an eco-tour to enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery, where we learned about local efforts to protect the environment. 【点睛】【高分句型1】First, we visited intelligent greenhouses where sensors automatically control temperature and irrigation, greatly improving crop yields.（运用了where引导的定语从句和现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】This activity made me realize how technology and eco-tourism together empower rural revitalization.（运用了how引导的宾语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a hot July day in Philadelphia. The five boys I was with had grown tired of playing football. “Hey!” said Ned. “We haven’t climbed the cliff (悬崖) for a long while.” “Let’s go!” said someone else. And off they went, running like a group of dogs. I hesitated. I longed to be brave, but I’d been a sickly child most of my eight years and dared not take chances. “Come on!” called Jerry, my best friend. ’“I’m coming!” I yelled, and ran after them. Finally we arrived at a clearing (林中空地). At the far side was the cliff. It was only about 60 feet high, but to me it looked like the very symbol of the impossible. One by one, the other boys climbed upward. I stayed behind until the others were halfway up; then trembling and sweating, I began to climb. At some point, I looked back and was scared. The ground below the cliff seemed very far below; one slip and I would fall. But the boys were chatting above me on an earthen ledge (悬崖岩石突出部) two thirds of the way to the top. I tried my best to catch up with them and stayed as far back on the ledge as I could. In a few minutes, they started up to the top. They planned to walk home by another way from the top. “Hey, wait!” I cried, “But I cannot, I...” “You can stay if you want to”, said Ned. Jerry looked concerned, but he went with the others. I looked down and felt dizzy. I could never climb back down; halfway, I would grow weak, fall and die. But the way up to the top was even worse — higher and steeper; I would never make it. Silent now, I lay on my stomach, filled with fear and tiredness, unable to move. Night fell and a first star in the sky appeared. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 At that moment, I heard the voices of Jerry and my father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My father began guiding me down, his voice calm yet firm. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 At that moment, I heard the voices of Jerry and my father. I could hardly believe my ears. Jerry must have gone back home and fetched my father, realizing I was in trouble. Their voices seemed to carry a glimmer of hope in the growing darkness. “Don’t move, we’re coming!” Jerry shouted, trying to sound reassuring. My father’s voice followed, steady and calm, “Stay where you are, son. We’ll get you down safely.” The sound of their approach filled me with a sense of relief. Before I knew it, they were beside me, and my father’s hands found mine in the darkness. My father began guiding me down, his voice calm yet firm. “Take it slow, one step at a time,” he instructed, his hands reaching out to steady me whenever I hesitated. Jerry stayed close to us, and his presence was a silent source of strength. The descent was slow, but with their support, I managed to keep going. My father’s comforting words and Jerry’s occasional words of encouragement kept me focused. As we reached the bottom, I collapsed into my father’s arms, tears streaming down my face. He held me tightly, saying, “You did it, son. You faced your fear and came out stronger.” That night, I learned that courage wasn’t about being fearless, but about finding the strength to move forward despite the fear. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。主要讲述的是在炎炎七月，作者与五个男孩本在踢球，后决定去爬悬崖。其他男孩陆续攀爬，作者因恐惧落后，最终被困崖壁，进退两难，直至夜幕降临。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“那一刻，我听到了杰瑞和我父亲的声音。”可知，第一段描写作者在困境中听到杰瑞和父亲的声音，他们带来希望并安慰作者，随后在黑暗中找到作者。 ②由第二段句首内容“我父亲开始引导我下来，他的声音平静而坚定。”可知，第二段描写父亲冷静引导作者下山，杰瑞在旁支持，作者成功抵达后情绪释放，父亲给予鼓励，作者从中领悟勇气的真谛。 2.续写线索：听到声音获希望 —— 两人赶到身边 —— 父亲引导下山 —— 杰瑞默默支持 —— 成功后情绪释放 —— 领悟勇气的含义 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 回去：go back/return ② 接近：approach/get close to ③ 指导：instruct/guide 情绪类 ① 希望：a glimmer of hope/a ray of hope ② 安慰的：comforting/reassuring 【点睛】【高分句型1】Before I knew it, they were beside me, and my father’s hands found mine in the darkness. (运用了Before引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】That night, I learned that courage wasn’t about being fearless, but about finding the strength to move forward despite the fear. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 衡阳市第一中学2026年高二下学期期中考试试题 英 语 注意：总分150分 时间120分钟 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Xingtai Museum Volunteer Recruitment Xingtai Museum, a cultural treasure in Xingtai, boasts an architectural style that integrates modern aesthetics with local traditional elements. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, from ancient relics unearthed locally to historical artworks, vividly presenting the city’s long-standing history and culture. Now, the museum is ready for an exciting event and looking for passionate volunteers. Upcoming Activity: “Heritage Revival: Xingtai’s Artistic Legacy” Exhibition This exhibition, scheduled from September 15th to November 15th, 2025, is centered around Xingtai’s long-standing artistic traditions. It will showcase a variety of local handicrafts like vividly carved woodwork and delicately designed folk textiles. Through these exhibits, visitors can explore the city’s unique cultural connotations. Volunteer Responsibilities ● Visitor Guidance: Volunteers will be assigned in different exhibition areas. They need to assist visitors, answer their questions about the exhibits, offer directions, and share in-depth knowledge related to the items on display. ● Activity Support: During exhibition-related events such as themed lectures or handicraft workshops, volunteers are responsible for tasks like event setup, attendee registration, and ensuring the overall smooth operation of the activities. Requirements ● Cultural Enthusiasm: A sincere passion for Xingtai’s history and culture is a must. Volunteers should be eager to explore and spread local heritage knowledge. ● Time Commitment: Volunteers are required to be available for at least 4 hours per week throughout the exhibition period. ● Communication Skills: Proficient communication skills in Mandarin and basic English are preferred to interact with a wide range of visitors. How to Apply ● Interested individuals should send their resume and a motivation letter to Xingtai_museum_volunteer @example. com by August 31st, 2025. In the email subject, please clearly state “Xingtai Museum Volunteer Application-[Your Name]”. 1. What can be inferred about Xingtai Museum’s collection? A. It reflects Xingtai’s history. B. It’s mainly from recent digs. C. It has few historical artworks. D. It emphasizes Xingtai’s modern art. 2. What’s the purpose of the “Heritage Revival” exhibition? A. To sell local handicrafts. B. To attract global tourists. C. To show national handicrafts. D. To introduce Xingtai’s artistic heritage. 3. Who is most likely to be a qualified volunteer? A. One with 3-hour-a-week availability. B. One loving history with a strong Xingtai accent. C. One interested in art but ignorant of Xingtai’s history. D. One loving Xingtai’s culture and available 5 hours a week. B My backpack weighed 53 pounds, full of dried food, water and other bits and bobs. I was ready for my first through-hike for 15 days, setting out on the 180-kilometre Sunshine Coast Trail, Canada’s longest hut-to-hut trail (小路). While I was in the company of other hikers on most nights, the-second hut was empty. A hidden path nearby led to a rough bench on a small knoll (土墩) overlooking a clearing. I imagined someone had created and placed this bench in this exact spot not for themselves but for future hikers seeking a moment’s peace in the wilderness. I came to cherish the solitude (孤独). Having the forest entirely to myself, I sat and stared out at what felt like my own private lake, daydreaming while watching the grass waving and listening to the gentle sound of the water. Out here, I didn’t need to accommodate anyone else’s needs and wants. I could just be me with the freedom to do whatever I wanted, No schedule, no rush and not a care in the world. The trail varied a lot. Sometimes it was wide and flat; other times it snaked through the forest with no end in sight. The reflective orange trail markers guided me — squares for southbound and diamonds for northbound. It’s hard to get lost, even for someone like me with no sense of direction. Through-hiking creates a hiker’s grapevine (小道消息). At one hut, I was told about a man from France who might be coming my way. Later, a pair of hikers also spoke of this happy, easygoing Frenchman with long, curly brown hair hiking at a leisurely pace. Over the next two days, someone even asked if I was that Frenchman, which made me laugh. While I was preparing dinner on top of Tin Hat Mountain, a man with long brown hair approached me, “Are you Tommy?” “Pierre?” I shouted. It turned out Pierre learned of my existence from all the hut logbooks I signed. He’d caught up to me and we became friends even before meeting. Why do people go through-hiking? Is it to be in nature? To see beautiful views? One could do those things without all this hassle (麻烦，繁琐的事). I sought independence and adventure, to experience a different outlook on life, and to truly live and feel the raw grandness of the world. It was a quest — to visit every hut on the trail and make it from start to finish on my own two feet. In the end, I settled back into city life with these memories and a slightly changed perspective about what’s important. The next time I’m at work, listening to co-workers’, complaint, my mind will wander back to life on the trail — content and free. 4. In the third paragraph, the author uses the phrase “felt like my own private lake” mainly to ________. A. convey a sense of ownership and calmness. B. highlight the loneliness experienced during the hike. C. emphasize the vastness of the natural landscape. D. compare the lake to a personal possession. 5. How did the author distinguish between southbound and northbound trails? A. By the color of the markers. B. By the shape of the markers. C. By the distance between markers. D. By the presence of hut logbooks. 6. What connected the author and Pierre before they met? A. Shared interest in French culture. B. Mutual friends from previous hikes. C. Notes left in hut logbooks. D. A shared goal to summit Tin Hat Mountain. 7. What lasting effect did the hike have on the author? A. A desire to permanently leave city life. B. Improved navigation and surviving skills. C. A newfound appreciation for solitude and simplicity. D. A fear of returning to routine responsibilities. C Phood is a green-minded urban farm and not-for-profit business based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. With a mission to make the most of positive impact on both the environment and society, Phood began as a food truck serving nutritious meals, but has since grown into a community farming project. It now produces sustainable (可持续的) food while supporting individuals facing social challenges and equipping them with tools to overcome challenges and transform them into positive outcomes. Phood’s philosophy focuses on reconnecting the city, nature, and people. As noted by Hactivist Guide, it transforms food production into a platform for personal engagement, emphasizing accessible community education and the benefits of working with nature. At the Phood Farm Picking Garden, community members can pick their own vegetables and receive discounts at the farm shop, which sells microgreens, mushrooms, kombucha, and oils. Located on a 1.5-acre plot, the farm grows seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers, using sustainable practices. Participants learn about permaculture and aquaponics (复合养殖) through hands-on workshops. The goal is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that harmonizes human activity with nature, promoting regeneration rather than depletion (消耗). Beyond environmental goals, Phood supports social growth. It offers a supportive environment for those with conditions like ADHD and burnout. Participants work alongside trained supervisors, who provide guidance and tools such as Tai Chi to help them recover in a fast-paced world. This caring environment allows individuals to develop confidence, learn skills, and feel a sense of belonging. Phood views growth as a gradual process, much like growing plants. It provides encouragement, development opportunities, and a pressure-free space for all. Staff members report that participants often experience significant growth in self-confidence. Looking ahead, the organization hopes to establish a long-lasting food location nearby in which they will grow leafy greens for local households and restaurants, employ more young people, and assist other cities in developing urban farms. 8. What can be learned about Phood? A. It’s a delivery service. B. It promotes community involvement. C. It’s a restaurant chain. D. It develops from a farming project. 9. What does Phood do to benefit the society? A. It provides an encouraging environment for those struggling. B. It educates the residents to make sensible food choices. C. It teaches people practical communication skills. D. It raises money for people in financial trouble. 10. Which of the following is on Phood’s to-do list? A. To find new partners. B. To explore its impact. C. To seek its expansion. D. To sell local products. 11. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. Phood: Feeding the Community while Developing Sustainability B. Phood: Experimenting a New Approach to removing Hunger C. Green Farming: An Innovative Solution for Agriculture D. Green Farming: An Amazing Success Story D The boom of artificial intelligence has sparked a wave of new possibilities, but it’s also causing fears among many Americans about their jobs. Recent surveys indicate growing public anxiety, with 51% of Americans expressing concern that AI might replace human jobs, which reflects the groundbreaking power of AI across various industries. Research highlights notable differences in perception between experts and the general public. While 73% of respondents believe cashier positions will decline due to AI, and 67% anticipate reductions in factory jobs, opinions vary sharply regarding truck drivers. Only 33% of the public foresees job losses in this sector, compared to 62% of Al experts who predict substantial impacts. This gap suggests that the public may underestimate Al's potential to disrupt certain professions. A crucial distinction exists between traditional automation and modern Al capabilities. As Molly Kinder from the Brookings Institution says, some of these opinions are confusing old automation with what generative AI can do. “Generative AI is not your grandparents’ automation. It’s moving up the skill chain... in ways I don’t think the public is fully aware of.” Unlike earlier technologies that primarily affected manufacturing, contemporary AI can perform complex cognitive tasks such as document analysis, legal research, and financial forecasting — functions traditionally associated with white-collar professionals. Studies identify several vulnerable sectors, including office administration, legal services, and financial operations. However, researchers caution against simplistic predictions of job elimination (淘汰). Mark Muro, co-author of a Brookings report, notes, “AI is more likely to transform jobs than replace them entirely.” This perspective suggests that while certain tasks may be automated, new opportunities for human-AI collaboration may emerge. The adoption of AI has been slower than expected in regulated fields like healthcare and law, where human judgment remains crucial. Nevertheless, as MIT professor Eric So observes, “AI’s capabilities are evolving at an unprecedented pace.” From basic chatbots to sophisticated decision-making systems, AI continues to reshape the workplace, creating both challenges and possibilities that society must carefully navigate. 12. Which profession shows the largest difference in perception? A. Cashiers. B. Truck drivers. C. Factory workers. D. Legal professionals. 13. What does Molly Kinder emphasize about generative AI? A. It is limited to simple repetitive tasks. B. It primarily affects manufacturing jobs. C. It can perform complex cognitive tasks. D. It has been widely adopted in healthcare. 14. What is Mark Muro’s view on AI's impact on jobs? A. AI will create more jobs than it eliminates. B. AI is likely to shift rather than replace jobs. C. AI will completely replace human workers. D. AI will have no significant impact on employment. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the development of AI? A. Objective. B. Supportive. C. Dismissive. D. Doubtful. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. ____16____ Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性). We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. ____17____ While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth. ____18____ We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve. We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. ____19____ AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. ____20____ In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. A. It’s gaining popularity. B. Besides, it is deeply practical. C. We are considerate while AI is creative. D. We seek meaning while AI follows instructions. E. It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts. F. Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions. G. So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When family members shared stories of Hody during his funeral, they were in for a surprise. They learned a ___21___ he’d kept for years and saw just how ___22___ he was, not only to them but to their whole town. The family learned that Hody had been ___23___ money to Geraldine Drugs for anyone who actually needed help in paying for their ___24___ . “He started making donations ___25___ about seven or eight years ago and ___26___ anonymous (匿名的),” Brooke Walker, the pharmacy (药店) owner, said. Over time the fund grew to thousands of dollars, and thus there was enough money to help two people per month who lacked insurance to ___27___ their prescriptions. In late 2022, Hody’s health changed due to his fight with health problems. He sensed he was approaching the ___28___ of his days here. With it becoming tougher to get around, he needed someone to ___29___ his mission of delivering his $100 bill to Geraldine Drugs. He passed the ___30___ on to his daughter Tania. Tania told Brooke that she was ___31___ of his actions all this time, saying, “I was ___32___ — I had no idea that he was helping people at the drug store.” Hody died on New Year’s Day, 2023. The 80-year-old’s kind heart definitely ___33___ many people in his community. Brooke said that many people he’d helped often ___34___ to pay it forward for someone else. They even offered to put money back into the fund. The spirit of ___35___ continued. 21. A. lesson B. belief C. journal D. secret 22. A. humorous B. special C. rude D. mean 23. A. donating B. adding C. awarding D. lending 24. A. services B. meals C. medicines D. tickets 25. A. daily B. monthly C. weekly D. yearly 26. A. appeared B. proved C. remained D. became 27. A. cover B. check C. switch D. receive 28. A. rest B. top C. beginning D. end 29. A. set up B. kick off C. take over D. carry out 30. A. bill B. task C. tradition D. message 31. A. afraid B. sure C. tired D. unaware 32. A. shocked B. frightened C. ashamed D. annoyed 33. A. comforted B. attracted C. blessed D. entertained 34. A. promised B. returned C. refused D. pretended 35. A. creating B. learning C. trying D. giving 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。 Amid the recent “China Travel” fever, an increasing number of foreign Internet influencers are drawn to the country. Among them, American YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr, better known as “IShowSpeed”, is under the spotlight with his ongoing China travel. IShowSpeed’s China tour began in Shanghai, China’s bustling financial center, ____36____ he streamed live for more than six hours, marveling at the city’s ____37____ (tower) skyline and vibrant streets. As one fan on YouTube put ____38____, “this man is doing the lord’s work in getting rid of the western propaganda about China in only 6 hours.” During his tour in Beijing, he visited the iconic Forbidden City, ____39____ (dress) in a traditional Chinese costumes, which created a cultural shock that fascinated his viewers. His tour was met with ____40____ warm welcome in China. The nickname “Hyperthyroidism Brother” (甲亢哥) was given to him by Chinese netizens, and it ____41____ (stick) ever since. His nickname, ____42____ (arise) from his extremely expressive face, is often attributed to his ____43____ (tend) to be in a state of constant excitement during his live streams. It is this explosive performance that led to the humorous ____44____ (compare) to someone with hyperthyroidism, creating a unique and memorable image for him in the online community. His influence extends far and wide, going beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. Many foreign viewers were surprised by the advanced infrastructure in China, such as the high-speed trains with stable Internet connections even in tunnels, as IShowSpeed marveled at the ____45____ (technology) feats (壮举) during his live streams. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周你参与了“走进智慧乡村”实践活动，请你为学校英文报“乡村振兴”（Rural Revitalization）专栏投稿，介绍这次活动，内容包括： (1)活动内容； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Trip to the Smart Village ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a hot July day in Philadelphia. The five boys I was with had grown tired of playing football. “Hey!” said Ned. “We haven’t climbed the cliff (悬崖) for a long while.” “Let’s go!” said someone else. And off they went, running like a group of dogs. I hesitated. I longed to be brave, but I’d been a sickly child most of my eight years and dared not take chances. “Come on!” called Jerry, my best friend. ’“I’m coming!” I yelled, and ran after them. Finally we arrived at a clearing (林中空地). At the far side was the cliff. It was only about 60 feet high, but to me it looked like the very symbol of the impossible. One by one, the other boys climbed upward. I stayed behind until the others were halfway up; then trembling and sweating, I began to climb. At some point, I looked back and was scared. The ground below the cliff seemed very far below; one slip and I would fall. But the boys were chatting above me on an earthen ledge (悬崖岩石突出部) two thirds of the way to the top. I tried my best to catch up with them and stayed as far back on the ledge as I could. In a few minutes, they started up to the top. They planned to walk home by another way from the top. “Hey, wait!” I cried, “But I cannot, I...” “You can stay if you want to”, said Ned. Jerry looked concerned, but he went with the others. I looked down and felt dizzy. I could never climb back down; halfway, I would grow weak, fall and die. But the way up to the top was even worse — higher and steeper; I would never make it. Silent now, I lay on my stomach, filled with fear and tiredness, unable to move. Night fell and a first star in the sky appeared. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 At that moment, I heard the voices of Jerry and my father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My father began guiding me down, his voice calm yet firm. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $