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2025—2026学年度第二学期学业水平调研（三） 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My grandfather was a carpenter. bringing old wood back to life. When I was fifteen, I considered his work ____1____. I was absorbed in the digital world, with everything new and efficient. I didn’t understand why he spent so much time on broken things. One summer, he asked me to help him ____2____ an old bench in the town square. It was weather-beaten, its wood grey and cracked. “Why not just ____3____ a new one? As a carpenter, you could do it faster,” I suggested. Grandfather simply smiled and said, “Some things hold ____4____, Liam. They carry more profound meaning than new ones.” Unwillingly, I started helping. He taught me to smooth the wood ____5____, not to rush. As the old layers of paint and dirt ____6____, the hidden grain on the wood slowly appeared. We found some carved letters and a small heart, probably left by young lovers decades ago. Grandfather told me stories about the town, stories connected to the bench. With every movement of the sandpaper, I felt I was ____7____ a secret history, not erasing. The final step was to apply a new coat of oil. As the warm color returned to the wood, I realized this wasn’t just about fixing a bench, but about our ____8____ for time, history and the stories embedded in ordinary objects. I had been so focused on the new and efficient that I had overlooked the value of preservation and the depth that comes with age. This experience taught me to see the ____9____ value in things, and by extension, in people. I finally understood my grandfather. His work was a gentle ____10____ of the idea of a throw-away culture. He wasn’t just a carpenter; he was a keeper of stories, a healer of broken things, and my most profound teacher. 1. A. practical B. outdated C. tiring D. creative 2. A. restore B. design C. decorate D. remove 3. A. borrow B. choose C. order D. make 4. A. memories B. dreams C. hopes D. messages 5. A. properly B. seriously C. patiently D. quietly 6. A. came off B. flew away C. dried up D. left behind 7. A. packing B. guessing C. recording D. uncovering 8. A. curiosity B. respect C. thirst D. gratitude 9. A. formal B. modern C. invisible D. potential 10. A. refusal B. symbol C. choice D. praise 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A 【解析】 【导语】本文描述了十五岁的“我”曾认为祖父的木匠手艺过时了，但在帮他修复镇上一条旧长凳的过程中，逐渐理解了祖父工作的意义——他修复的不是物件，而是隐藏在其中的记忆与故事，是对抗丢弃文化的一种温柔坚守。 【1题详解】 考查形容词。句意：十五岁时，我认为他的工作过时了。A. practical实用的；B. outdated过时的；C. tiring累人的；D. creative有创意的。根据下文“I was absorbed in the digital world, with everything new and efficient. I didn’t understand why he spent so much time on broken things.”可知，“我”沉迷于新鲜高效的数字世界，因此认为祖父修补旧物的做法是“过时的”。 【2题详解】 考查动词。句意：一年夏天，他让我帮忙修复镇广场上的一条旧长凳。A. restore修复；B. design设计；C. decorate装饰；D. remove移除。根据下文“It was weather-beaten, its wood grey and cracked.”可知，长椅饱经风霜、木头开裂破损，后文又写打磨、去除旧漆、上油翻新，整套操作都是修复旧家具。 【3题详解】 考查动词。句意：我提议：“为什么不直接做一条新的？以木匠的手艺，您做新的会快很多。”A. borrow借；B. choose选择；C. order订购；D. make制作。根据下文“As a carpenter, you could do it faster”可知，祖父本身是木匠，作者认为祖父可以亲手打造全新长椅。 【4题详解】 考查名词。句意：祖父只是笑了笑说：“利亚姆，有些东西承载着回忆，它们比新物件拥有更深的意义。”A. memories回忆；B. dreams梦想；C. hopes希望；D. messages信息。根据下文“Grandfather told me stories about the town, stories connected to the bench.”可知，这条长椅承载着小镇过往的故事与人们的回忆。 【5题详解】 考查副词。句意：他教我耐心地打磨木材，不要着急。A. properly恰当地；B. seriously严肃地；C. patiently耐心地；D. quietly安静地。根据下文“not to rush”可知，祖父教导“我”要“耐心地”打磨。 【6题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：随着旧的油漆和污垢层脱落，木材隐藏的纹理慢慢显露出来。A. came off脱落；B. flew away飞走；C. dried up干涸；D. left behind留下。根据下文“the hidden grain on the wood slowly appeared”可知，旧的油漆和污垢层“脱落”后，木纹才显现出来。 【7题详解】 考查动词。句意：随着砂纸的每一次移动，我感觉自己不是在抹去，而是在揭开一段隐秘的历史。A. packing打包；B. guessing猜测；C. recording记录；D. uncovering揭开。根据上文“the hidden grain on the wood slowly appeared. We found some carved letters and a small heart”可知，打磨后长椅上隐藏的刻字、心形图案慢慢显露，相当于揭开一段隐秘的历史。 【8题详解】 考查名词。句意：温润的色泽重回木料时，我意识到这不只是修理长椅，更是我们对时光、历史与藏在寻常物件里故事的敬畏。A. curiosity好奇；B. respect敬畏、尊重；C. thirst渴望；D. gratitude感激。根据上文“ We found some carved letters and a small heart, probably left by young lovers decades ago. Grandfather told me stories about the town, stories connected to the bench. With every movement of the sandpaper”可知，通过对祖父工作的重新认识，作者意识到修复旧物体现的是对时间、历史和故事的“尊重”。 【9题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这段经历教会我看见事物内在无形的价值，推及到人也是如此。A. formal正式的；B. modern现代的；C. invisible无形的；D. potential潜在的。根据上文“overlooked the value of preservation and the depth that comes with age”可知，旧物沉淀的岁月底蕴、故事内涵无法直观看见，是看不见的无形价值。 【10题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的工作是对丢弃文化的一种温柔的拒绝。A. refusal拒绝；B. symbol象征；C. choice选择；D. praise赞扬。根据上文“a throw-away culture”以及祖父修复旧物的行为可知，他的工作本身就是对这种文化的“拒绝”。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Now, I live in the countryside, ____11____ bamboos grow wild in the mountains. Nothing in my life before prepared me for this one — and the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. For example, the ‘‘sunshine smell” of ____12____ (fresh) sunned clothes impresses me most. If you’ve never experienced the “sunshine smell”, you’re missing out on one of life’s ____13____ (wonder). 【答案】11. where 12. freshly 13. wonders 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者在乡下生活的独特美好体验。 【11题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：现在，我住在乡下，那里的山上野生着许多竹子。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the countryside。先行词表示地点，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。 【12题详解】 考查副词。句意：例如，刚刚晒过的衣服上的“阳光味”给我印象最深。此处修饰过去分词sunned，表示“刚刚，最近”，应用副词freshly。 【13题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：如果你从未体验过“阳光味”，那你就错过了人生中最美妙的事物之一。one of后接可数名词复数，表示“……之一”，wonder的复数形式为wonders。 B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Want to start working out? Congratulations! You have just taken your first step towards an enhanced version of ____14____ (you). However, some people assume that if some exercise is beneficial, more is necessarily better. Thus, they tend to exercise continuously for a ____15____ (long) time. For instance, some people go jogging for hours on end due to step-counting smartphone applications. Such a habit puts pressure on the body and can pose a severe health risk if ____16____ (maintain) in the long run. 【答案】14. yourself 15. longer 16. maintained 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了过度运动存在健康隐患，提醒人们科学锻炼。 【14题详解】 考查代词。句意：恭喜你！你已经朝着一个更好的自己迈出了第一步。介词of后应接宾语，此处指代“你自己”，应用反身代词yourself。 【15题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：因此，他们倾向于连续运动更长时间。结合前文more is necessarily better暗含比较含义，long使用比较级longer修饰名词time，表示“更长时间的”。 【16题详解】 考查状语从句的省略。句意：这种习惯会给身体带来压力，如果长期保持，可能会造成严重的健康风险。if maintained in the long run是if it is maintained in the long run的省略形式。当状语从句的主语与主句主语一致，且从句谓语含有be动词时，可省略从句的主语和be动词。主语Such a habit与maintain之间是被动关系，故保留过去分词maintained。 C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。____17____ (buy) extra to benefit from price reductions doesn’t make sense. If a supermarket ____18____ (sell) loose produce then your purchase of smaller quantities is easier. Over the last two years, some supermarkets ____19____ (keep) offering chicken or salad in packs designed with separate sections. When you use one section, the other stays fresh. This clever design not only cuts down on food waste but also makes it much more convenient for a single person ____20____ (shop). 【答案】17. Buying 18. sells 19. have kept 20. to shop 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述了为享受价格优惠而多购买商品并无意义，还介绍了超市的一些有助于减少食物浪费且方便单人购物的设计。 【17题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了从降价中获益而额外购买商品是没有意义的。分析句子结构可知，此处缺少主语，应用动名词作主语，表示抽象的行为，所以填Buying，注意首字母大写。。 【18题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：如果一家超市售卖散装农产品，那么你购买少量商品就会更容易。if引导的条件状语从句，主句用一般现在时，从句也用一般现在时表将来，主语a supermarket是第三人称单数，所以谓语动词用sells。 【19题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在过去的两年里，一些超市一直在提供有独立隔层设计的鸡肉或沙拉包装。根据时间状语“Over the last two years”可知，此处强调动作从过去持续到现在，应用现在完成时，其结构为“have/has +过去分词”，主语some supermarkets是复数，所以用have kept。 【20题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种巧妙的设计不仅减少了食物浪费，而且使单人购物更加方便。此处为固定句型“make it +形容词+ for sb. to do sth.”，意为“使做某事对某人来说……”，it是形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式，所以填to shop。 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Join us for NoteMaster, the school’s after-school workshop that helps middle and high school students build effective note-taking skills and boost learning efficiency. Experience NoteMaster NoteMaster offers you targeted training based on your study habits through skill lectures, hands-on practice, and one-on-one guidance. If you’re not sure which note-taking method fits you, NoteMaster will let you try different ways freely. Besides, our teachers can provide personalized feedback on your notes to help you improve step by step. Schedule of Activities Time/Date 12th Oct. 13th Oct. 14th Oct. 15th Oct. 16:00-17:00 Skill Lecture: Basic Methods Group Discussion One-on-One Guidance Achievement Sharing 17:10-18:30 Hands-on Practice Explore Sessions Note Polishing Award Ceremony Note-Taking Methods Taught ·Mind Map Method It guides you to link scattered knowledge points with visual pictures and connecting lines, building a knowledge network to clarify complex logical relationships between different contents. ·Outline Method It helps you extract and organize the core key points of learning content and reading materials, structuring them in a clear and logical order to form a framework for easy review and memory. ·Cornell Method It enables you to divide the note page for separate recording of learning notes, raised questions and key summaries, forming a complete learning cycle of recording, thinking and sorting out for in-depth understanding. ·Chart Method It leads you to sort out and compare different types of related knowledge with concise tables, clearly presenting the similarities and differences between various content to facilitate quick distinction and classification. 21. NoteMaster helps students to ______. A. design their own study plans B. get personalized study materials C. prepare for after-school lectures D. master practical note-taking skills 22. To seek the teacher’s personal instruction, a student should ______. A. attend the Skill Lecture on 12th Oct. B. take part in Explore Sessions on 13th Oct. C. take the One-on-One Guidance on 14th Oct. D. go to the Achievement Sharing on 15th Oct. 23. Which method is most useful for comparison? A. Mind Map Method. B. Outline Method. C. Cornell Method. D. Chart Method. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍学校课后研习班NoteMaster的课程内容、活动日程以及四种授课记笔记方法。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第一段“Join us for NoteMaster, the school’s after-school workshop that helps middle and high school students build effective note-taking skills and boost learning efficiency.(加入我们的NoteMaster吧，这是学校为初高中生开设的课后工作坊，旨在帮助学生建立有效的笔记技巧并提升学习效率。)”可知，NoteMaster的核心目的是帮助学生掌握实用的笔记技巧。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据活动日程表格中的“14th Oct. 16:00-17:00 One-on-One Guidance(10月14日16点至17点：一对一指导)”可知，想要获得老师单独指导需要参加10月14日的一对一指导环节。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Chart Method部分中的“It leads you to sort out and compare different types of related knowledge with concise tables, clearly presenting the similarities and differences between various content to facilitate quick distinction and classification.(该方法指导大家用简洁表格梳理、对比各类相关知识，清晰展现不同内容的异同，便于快速区分归类。)”可知，Chart Method最适用于对比内容。 B We all dream of adventure — of stepping into the unknown, far from the familiar, and losing ourselves in new experiences. But what happens when we get truly lost? For me, it happened in Lisbon. It was my first solo (独自的) trip abroad. Determined to drown myself fully, I left my map and phone behind, wandering Lisbon’s hills and beautiful lakes with nothing but curiosity. The pastel buildings, the sound of Fado music drifting from cafés, the scent of flowers — it was excellent. For hours, I drowned myself in the freedom of having no plan. But as the sun set, I realized I didn’t recognize anything. The streets that had seemed charming now felt identical and strange. My heart raced as I traced my steps, only to find more unfamiliar corners. No phone, no Portuguese beyond basic phrases, no memory of my hostel’s neighbourhood — just me and the growing shadows. What if I couldn’t find my way back? What if I spent the night wandering, weak and alone? Panic tightened my chest. But then, a quieter thought emerged: Was I really lost, or just uncomfortable? I stopped fighting it. Instead of searching for directions, I paid attention to the paint on a wall, the shopkeeper sweeping his doorstep, the laughter spilling from a tiny restaurant. With no digital backup, I noticed everything. And slowly, the fear faded. In a small square, I joined locals sharing drinks and bread. We couldn’t speak the same language, but we connected through gestures and smiles. Minutes later I was working on a borrowed map from a kind shopkeeper, but it didn’t help. When I passed a bakery with the smell of fresh bread — a reminder of my hostel’s neighbourhood, a little girl noticed my confusion. She pointed down a narrow alley (小巷), and said, “Praca, Madame.” Eventually, I came across a familiar street and made it back to my hostel. We spend so much of life avoiding the feeling of being lost. But sometimes, it’s a good way to discover what we’ re capable of. Lisbon taught me that the unknown isn’t something to fear — it’s where we often find ourselves. 24. Why did the author wander around Lisbon without map and phone? A. To travel light up the hills of Lisbon. B. To enjoy the freedom of exploring completely. C. To avoid being disturbed by calls during her solo trip. D. To challenge her sense of direction in an unknown city. 25. After realizing she was lost, the author ______. A. traced her steps to find a tiny restaurant B. regretted not bringing her digital devices C. experienced a shift from panic to calmness D. followed the paint on a wall to find her way back 26. How did the author finally get back to the hostel? A. She recognized a bakery near her hostel. B. A shopkeeper lent her a map that worked. C. A little girl showed her the right direction. D. She asked the locals for help in Portuguese. 27. What message does the author convey through the story? A. Solo travel is the best way to grow up. B. Getting lost can lead to self-discovery. C. Technology should never be left behind. D. Local people are always willing to help. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者独自在里斯本旅行时丢掉手机和地图闲逛，中途迷路，从恐慌到平静感受当地风土人情，最后顺利回到旅社，并感悟迷失反而能实现自我找寻的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was my first solo (独自的) trip abroad. Determined to drown myself fully, I left my map and phone behind, wandering Lisbon’s hills and beautiful lakes with nothing but curiosity.(这是我第一次独自出国旅行。我决心全身心沉浸其中，于是丢下了地图和手机，只带着好奇心漫步在里斯本的山丘与美丽湖畔。)”以及“For hours, I drowned myself in the freedom of having no plan.(好几个小时，我沉浸在无计划带来的自由之中。)”可知，作者不带地图和手机是为了尽情享受纯粹探索的自由。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Panic tightened my chest.(恐慌攫住了我的胸腔。)”、第五段中的“I stopped fighting it.(我不再抗拒迷路。)”以及“With no digital backup, I noticed everything. And slowly, the fear faded.(没有电子设备依靠，我留意周遭一切，恐惧慢慢消散。)”可知，意识到迷路后，作者的情绪经历了从恐慌到平静的转变。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“When I passed a bakery with the smell of fresh bread — a reminder of my hostel’s neighbourhood, a little girl noticed my confusion. She pointed down a narrow alley (小巷), and said, “Praca, Madame.” Eventually, I came across a familiar street and made it back to my hostel.(当我路过一家飘着新鲜面包香气的面包店，这气味让我想起旅社周边，一个小女孩看出了我的迷茫。她指向一条狭窄小巷说道：“广场，女士。” 最终，我看见了熟悉的街道，顺利回到旅社。)”可知，是一个小女孩为作者指明了正确方向。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。 根据最后一段“We spend so much of life avoiding the feeling of being lost. But sometimes, it’s a good way to discover what we’re capable of. Lisbon taught me that the unknown isn’t something to fear — it’s where we often find ourselves.(我们一生中有太多时间在避免迷路的感觉。但有时，这是发现我们自身能力的好方法。里斯本教会我，未知并非值得恐惧的事物——它往往是我们找到自我的地方。)”可知，作者通过这个故事传达了“迷路可以带来自我发现”的主旨。 C The electric grid (电网) is under growing pressure. Energy demand is skyrocketing, electricity costs for customers are rising, and extreme weather events — which often cause grid disruptions — are increasing in frequency and intensity. One emerging solution could provide some relief. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can play a key role in providing reliable and affordable power on demand in seconds. VPPs are a network of distributed energy resources — energy solutions such as solar and battery systems, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles installed at or close to homes and businesses — that can help balance electricity demand and supply. In places where VPP programs are available through a utility (供电公司) or third-party company, customers who install distributed energy resources at their homes or businesses can enroll their devices into these programs. These customers are then rewarded — usually in the form of a credit on their utility bill — in return for allowing their distributed energy resources to provide energy to the grid when necessary. Customers with batteries can typically reserve some battery capacity just for their personal use or even opt out of VPP events entirely. To send energy from a VPP to the grid, a central controller monitors VPP resources from hundreds or thousands of buildings and dispatches (调度) their energy when it’s needed most. Traditional power plants, on the other hand, generate a large amount of energy at one site and inject it onto the transmission grid. VPPs help ensure “resource adequacy”, a term experts use to refer to the ability of the grid to supply enough electricity at all times. So, in periods of high demand, VPPs can dispatch power from distributed energy resources to boost the supply from utility-scale generation, allowing utilities to rely on a more diverse set of generation sources across a broader geography. They can also automatically adjust devices such as thermostats during periods of high demand, thereby reducing electricity consumption. VPPs have scaled beyond the pilot (试点) stage and increasing energy demand is making it a more appealing solution to ensure a reliable grid. Although some experts call for more pilot programs to test different situations, the real need for development is clear: further regulatory and lawmaking efforts are necessary to enable these programs to be created and grow. 28. What can we learn about VPPs from this passage? A. They organize the distributed resources to ensure grid reliability. B. They are controlled by individual households independently. C. They require customers to give up their battery capacity. D. They are used in areas with extreme weather events. 29. What will still be needed for VPPs to grow further? A. More pilot programs across the country. B. A more diverse set of generation sources. C. Support from government policies and rules. D. More customers participating in VPP programs. 30. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare VPPs with traditional power plants. B. To show how VPPs help address grid challenges. C. To discuss the challenges facing VPP development. D. To explain how households can participate in VPPs. 【答案】28. A 29. C 30. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍虚拟发电厂VPPs的运作原理、功能优势以及其发展所需的配套政策支持，说明它能够缓解电网面临的多重压力。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Virtual power plants (VPPs) can play a key role in providing reliable and affordable power on demand in seconds. VPPs are a network of distributed energy resources — energy solutions such as solar and battery systems, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles installed at or close to homes and businesses — that can help balance electricity demand and supply.(虚拟电厂（VPPs）能够快速按需提供稳定、经济的电力，发挥关键作用。虚拟电厂是由各类分布式能源资源组成的网络，涵盖住宅、工商业场所内部或周边部署的太阳能设备、储能电池系统、智能温控器、电动汽车等能源设施，可助力调节电力供需平衡。)”以及第五段中的“VPPs help ensure ‘resource adequacy’, a term experts use to refer to the ability of the grid to supply enough electricity at all times.(VPPs有助于确保‘资源充足性’，这是专家用来指电网始终供应足够电力的能力的术语。)”可知，VPPs整合各类分布式能源来保障电网稳定运行。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Although some experts call for more pilot programs to test different situations, the real need for development is clear: further regulatory and lawmaking efforts are necessary to enable these programs to be created and grow.(尽管一些专家呼吁开展更多试点项目以测试不同场景，但其发展的迫切需求已然明朗：必须进一步推进监管与立法工作，才能促成这些项目的落地与壮大。)”可知，VPPs若要进一步发展，仍需政府政策和法规的支持。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“VPPs have scaled beyond the pilot (试点) stage and increasing energy demand is making it a more appealing solution to ensure a reliable grid. Although some experts call for more pilot programs to test different situations, the real need for development is clear: further regulatory and lawmaking efforts are necessary to enable these programs to be created and grow.(虚拟电厂的发展规模已超越试点阶段，而日益增长的能源需求正使其成为保障电网可靠性的一个更具吸引力的解决方案。尽管一些专家呼吁开展更多试点项目以测试不同场景，但其发展的迫切需求已然明朗：必须进一步推进监管与立法工作，才能促成这些项目的落地与壮大。)”并通读全文可知，文章开篇点明电网面临的压力，随即引出VPPs这一解决方案，接着详细解释了VPPs的组成、运作机制及其在平衡电网供需、保障电力稳定方面的具体作用。B选项“To show how VPPs help address grid challenges(展示VPPs如何帮助应对电网挑战)”准确概括了文章的核心写作目的。 D As globalization weaves the world into a closer-knit community, cross-cultural exchanges have become part of daily life — especially for international students and young professionals, many of whom encounter culture shock. Often described as a kind of disorientation that comes with stepping into an unfamiliar world, it can cause unease. But when approached with the right mindset, this seemingly tough experience can turn into a precious learning journey, nurturing personal growth and deepening our understanding of different cultures. The term “culture shock” was first put forward by anthropologist Kalervo Oberg in the 1960s, who mapped out its four typical stages. At the very beginning comes the “honeymoon phase”, when people are deeply attracted by everything in a foreign country, feeling curious and excited about the new culture. Then comes the “frustration phase”, during which people often feel anxious, lonely and even impatient as they find it hard to fit in with the new environment. After that is the “adjustment phase”. People gradually get used to the local customs and begin to know how to get along well in the new culture in this phase. Finally, they enter the “adaptation phase”, in which they fully accept and feel at home in the new culture. Many people get trapped in the culture shock, but little do they know, this is where true growth takes root. One of the greatest gifts of culture shock is that it sharpens our self-awareness. When surrounded by different customs, whether in how people communicate, go about their daily lives, or view the world, we’re forced to look at our own cultural habits from a new perspective. This reflection opens our minds to new possibilities, a skill that’s more important than ever in our interconnected world. What’s more, overcoming culture shock exercises our problem-solving muscles. Adapting to a new culture means decoding unfamiliar social rules, bridging language gaps, and managing emotional ups and downs — all of which train us to be more flexible and resourceful. In a world that celebrates cultural diversity, culture shock is no more a threat to be avoided. Instead, it’s a gateway to growth and becoming a true global citizen. Those who embrace it, rather than shrink from it, will find themselves better able to thrive in our diverse and ever-changing world. 31. What does the word “disorientation” underlined in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. A state of confusion and loss of direction B. A feeling of excitement and curiosity C. A strong desire to return home D. A sense of complete boredom 32. Which situation is most probably in the “frustration phase”? A. Linda feels fully fit in the new customs B. Thomas is fascinated about everything new. C. Tom begins to understand the new cultural environment. D. Mary is under great pressure from the unfamiliar customs. 33. Which would the author most likely agree with? A. The frustration phase threatens cultural diversity. B. Exposure to diverse customs promotes a more flexible mindset. C. Overcoming culture shock mainly depends on bridging language gaps. D. Cultural differences usually make people stick to their own social rules. 34. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Culture Shock: A Path to Personal Growth B. Culture Shock: A World of Diversity C. Ways to Overcome Culture Shock D. The Four Stages of Culture Shock 【答案】31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍文化冲击的定义、四个发展阶段以及经历文化冲击对个人成长带来的积极意义。 【31题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“Often described as a kind of disorientation that comes with stepping into an unfamiliar world, it can cause unease.(人们踏入陌生环境时会产生disorientation，这种感受会让人内心不安。)”可知，身处全新陌生文化环境会产生迷茫、失去方向的感受，由此可知，disorientation指迷茫、失去方向的状态，A选项“A state of confusion and loss of direction(一种困惑和迷失方向的状态)”与之相符。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Then comes the “frustration phase”, during which people often feel anxious, lonely and even impatient as they find it hard to fit in with the new environment.(接着是“挫折期”，在此期间，人们常感到焦虑、孤独甚至不耐烦，因为他们发现自己很难融入新环境。)”可知，处于挫折期的典型特征是因难以适应环境而产生的负面情绪和压力。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Adapting to a new culture means decoding unfamiliar social rules, bridging language gaps, and managing emotional ups and downs — all of which train us to be more flexible and resourceful.(适应新文化意味着读懂陌生社交规则、克服语言障碍、调节情绪起伏，这些经历都会锻炼我们，让我们思维更灵活、更足智多谋。)” 可知，接触多元风俗能够培养更灵活的思维。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。 通读全文，尤其是最后一段中的“In a world that celebrates cultural diversity, culture shock is no more a threat to be avoided. Instead, it’s a gateway to growth and becoming a true global citizen. Those who embrace it, rather than shrink from it, will find themselves better able to thrive in our diverse and ever-changing world.(在这个推崇文化多样性的世界里，文化冲击不再是需要躲避的隐患。相反，它是实现自我成长、成为真正世界公民的通道。那些坦然接纳而非畏惧退缩的人，会更有能力在这个多元且不断变化的世界中从容立足、收获发展。)”可知，文章先介绍文化冲击的含义与四个阶段，重点阐述文化冲击可以提升自我认知、锻炼解决问题的能力，是个人成长的途径，核心围绕文化冲击对成长的积极作用展开，由此可知，A选项“Culture Shock: A Path to Personal Growth(文化冲击：一条通往个人成长的道路)”最能概括全文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Each of us lives within invisible boundaries — those set by fear, self-doubt, social expectations or past experiences. These boundaries, though sometimes protective, often limit our growth and prevent us from exploring the full potential of life. ____35____ Breaking boundary is not about reckless risk-taking, but about gathering the courage to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new possibilities, which is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Why is breaking boundary so important? For one thing, it helps us escape the trap of routine and expand our horizons. When we stay within our familiar limits, we stop learning and growing. ____36____ For another, breaking boundary builds resilience and self-confidence. Every time we challenge a boundary and succeed, we prove to ourselves that we are capable of more than we thought, which strengthens our belief in our own abilities. However, breaking boundary is not always easy. You may face uncertainty, criticism or even failure along the way. ____37____ If you want to succeed, you should start small. For example, if you are shy and afraid of public speaking, you can begin by speaking up in a small group before moving on to larger audiences. This way, you can build confidence step by step without feeling overwhelmed. ____38____ It enables you to be aware of your own boundaries. Take some time to reflect on what is holding you back — Is it fear of failure? Concern about others’ opinions? Once you identify the root cause, you can make targeted efforts to overcome it. Additionally, it’s important to have a positive mindset and view challenges as opportunities rather than threats. Remember, every great achievement in history is the result of someone breaking boundaries. From scientists who challenged established theories to artists who pushed the limits of creativity, they all dared to step beyond what was considered “possible”. ____39____ So, dare to break your own boundaries, and you will be surprised by how much you can achieve. A. But they are not fixed and can be broken gradually. B. Many fail to break boundaries due to immediate big steps. C. Breaking boundary also requires self-awareness and a positive attitude. D. It’s important to set clear goals when trying to break your personal boundaries. E. Breaking boundary doesn’t mean ignoring all the rules and doing whatever you want. F. You don’t have to be a genius to break boundaries — everyone can do it with persistence. G. By stepping out of our comfort zone, we expose ourselves to new ideas and experiences. 【答案】35. A 36. G 37. B 38. C 39. F 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述每个人都被无形边界束缚，阐述突破边界的重要性、实操方法与心态要求，鼓励人们勇敢走出舒适区实现自我成长。 【35题详解】 前文“Each of us lives within invisible boundaries — those set by fear, self-doubt, social expectations or past experiences. These boundaries, though sometimes protective, often limit our growth and prevent us from exploring the full potential of life.(我们每个人都活在无形的边界之中，这些边界由恐惧、自我怀疑、社会期待或是过往经历造就。这些边界虽有时能起到保护作用，却常常限制我们的成长，阻碍我们发掘人生全部潜能。)”介绍束缚人的各类边界及其弊端，后文“Breaking boundary is not about reckless risk-taking, but about gathering the courage to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new possibilities, which is a journey of self-discovery and growth.(突破边界并非鲁莽冒险，而是鼓起勇气走出舒适区、拥抱全新可能，这是一场自我探索与成长的旅程。)”说明何为突破边界，A项“But they are not fixed and can be broken gradually.(但它们并非一成不变，能够被逐步打破。)”衔接前文边界的存在，引出后文突破边界的内涵，符合语境。 【36题详解】 前文“When we stay within our familiar limits, we stop learning and growing.(倘若一直停留在熟悉的范围内，我们就会停止学习与成长。)”讲到固守边界的负面影响，后文“For another, breaking boundary builds resilience and self-confidence.(另一方面，突破边界能塑造抗压能力与自信心。)”开启第二个分论点，G项“By stepping out of our comfort zone, we expose ourselves to new ideas and experiences.(走出舒适区，我们就能接触全新的想法与经历。)”承接本段第一个分论点，指出走出舒适区正是重新学习和成长的途径，与后文构成并列关系，共同论证打破界限的重要性，符合语境。 【37题详解】 前文“However, breaking boundary is not always easy. You may face uncertainty, criticism or even failure along the way.(然而突破边界并非易事，一路上你或许会遭遇未知、非议甚至失败。)”点明突破边界存在阻碍，后文“If you want to succeed, you should start small.(想要成功就要从小事起步。)”给出循序渐进的解决办法，B项“Many fail to break boundaries due to immediate big steps.(很多人急于一步到位，最终无法突破边界。)”说明急于求成的弊端，引出后文从小处着手的建议，符合语境。 【38题详解】 后文“It enables you to be aware of your own boundaries. Take some time to reflect on what is holding you back — Is it fear of failure? Concern about others’ opinions? Once you identify the root cause, you can make targeted efforts to overcome it. Additionally, it’s important to have a positive mindset and view challenges as opportunities rather than threats.(它能让你认清自身的边界。花时间反思阻碍自己的根源：是惧怕失败？还是在意他人看法？找到根源后就能针对性克服。除此之外，保持积极心态十分关键，要把挑战视作机遇而非威胁。)”分别对应自我认知与积极心态两点，C项“Breaking boundary also requires self-awareness and a positive attitude.(突破边界同样需要自我认知与积极的心态。)”总领本段两层内容，符合语境。 【39题详解】 前文“From scientists who challenged established theories to artists who pushed the limits of creativity, they all dared to step beyond what was considered “possible”.(从挑战固有理论的科学家，到突破创作局限的艺术家，他们都敢于超越所谓的“可能”。)”列举各行各业突破边界的伟人案例，后文“So, dare to break your own boundaries, and you will be surprised by how much you can achieve.(所以，勇敢打破自身边界，你会惊叹自己能做到的事。)”发出号召，F项“You don’t have to be a genius to break boundaries — everyone can do it with persistence.(想要突破边界不必天赋异禀，只要持之以恒，人人都能做到。)”衔接前文名人案例，拉近与普通读者的距离，顺势引出文末呼吁，符合语境。 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 In the digital age, the Internet reshapes friendship. While it offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents challenges that require careful consideration. The Internet undeniably enriches friendships in multiple ways. It makes communication much more convenient. Using a smart phone, a tablet or a computer, you can be in contact at home and also when you are on the move. It has also made communication more fun, allowing you to share photos, videos, and respond with emojis. Moreover, online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can immediately provide useful suggestions or information, making friends feel cared for. However, this digital convenience harbors risks. Online interactions often lack the depth of face-to-face contact. When communicating through a screen, people may not fully understand each other’s feelings or expressions, making conversations shallow and less sincere. According to parenting expert Denise Daniels, it also makes it harder for children to concentrate or show kindness to others. Since important social skills are developed through real-life communication, online communication alone can hardly help us build true lifelong friendships. Moreover, the Internet can make people self-centred — not thinking of anyone or anything but themselves. For example, instead of having proper conversations with their friends, some people are only concerned with their online popularity — How many “likes” or followers did I get? — though we know that the number of “likes” or followers cannot compare to having long-term and rewarding friendships. Worse still, online relationships may not be what they appear to be. Friendships are built on trust, and with online communication you can never be 100 percent sure that the people you are chatting to are being honest about who they are. Thus, going online can be particularly dangerous for people who are easily influenced or too trusting. 40. In what ways can the Internet make online communication more fun? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What are online interactions short of? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶The Internet may make people care about their online popularity, and the number of “likes” or followers means a lot for building long-term friendships. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. As a teenager, what practical tips can you give your peers to develop healthy online friendships? (In about 40 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】40. It allows people to share photos, videos, and respond with emojis. 41. They are short of the depth of face-to-face contact. 42. The false part is: the number of “likes” or followers means a lot for building long-term friendships. 43. First, balance online communication with real-life meetings to deepen connections. Second, avoid judging friendships by likes or followers. Third, verify the true identity of online friends to stay safe. Finally, use video calls to better understand each other’s feelings. 【解析】 【导语】本文探讨了数字时代互联网对友谊的双重影响：一方面，它带来了前所未有的便利和连接；另一方面，它也带来了缺乏深度、使人自我中心以及网络关系不真实等挑战，需要人们谨慎对待。 【40题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第二段中的“It has also made communication more fun, allowing you to share photos, videos, and respond with emojis.(它还让交流变得更有趣，让你可以分享照片、视频，并用表情符号回复。)”可知，互联网让在线交流更有趣的方式是让人们能够分享照片、视频和使用表情符号回复。 【41题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第三段中的“Online interactions often lack the depth of face-to-face contact.(在线互动往往缺乏面对面接触的深度。)”可知，在线互动缺少的是面对面交流的深度。 【42题详解】 考查推理判断。根据文章第四段中的“though we know that the number of ‘likes’ or followers cannot compare to having long-term and rewarding friendships.(尽管我们知道“点赞”或粉丝的数量无法与拥有长期且有价值的友谊相比)”可知，作者认为点赞数或粉丝数量对于建立长期友谊并不重要。因此原句中“the number of ‘likes’ or followers means a lot for building long-term friendships”这一部分表述错误。 【43题详解】 开放性试题。此题要求回答：身为青少年，你能给同龄人哪些切实可行的建议，来建立健康的线上友谊？字数控制在40词左右。答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：首先，平衡线上交流与线下见面，以此加深彼此的联系。其次，不要依据点赞量或粉丝数评判一段友谊。第三，核实网友的真实身份，保障自身安全。最后，通过视频通话，更好地读懂对方的情绪。 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的外国好友Jim对中国生肖文化很感兴趣，得知今年是马年，发来邮件请你介绍生肖“马”。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1．生肖“马”在中国文化中的象征意义； 2．与“马”相关的一个词语及其寓意。 提示词：生肖the Chinese zodiac 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, I’m glad to receive your email, in which you show great curiosity about the Chinese zodiac, especially the Horse, the animal sign of this year. As a vital symbol in Chinese culture, the horse stands for energy, courage and perseverance. It is widely regarded as a loyal companion that dares to forge ahead through hardships, representing people’s pursuit of dreams and a bright future. Among numerous idioms related to horses, I’d like to introduce “success immediately upon arrival”. Not only does it describe smooth career progress, but it also conveys our best wishes for others to achieve goals without obstacles. If you want to know more about other zodiac signs, feel free to tell me. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生回复外国好友Jim的邮件，介绍生肖“马”在中国文化中的象征意义以及与“马”相关的一个词语及其寓意。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 好奇：curiosity → inquisitiveness 象征、代表：stand for → symbolize 坚毅：perseverance → determination 障碍、阻碍：obstacle → barrier 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：As a vital symbol in Chinese culture, the horse stands for energy, courage and perseverance. 拓展句：The horse, which serves as a vital symbol in Chinese culture, stands for energy, courage and perseverance. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m glad to receive your email, in which you show great curiosity about the Chinese zodiac, especially the Horse, the animal sign of this year. (运用了“介词+which”引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】It is widely regarded as a loyal companion that dares to forge ahead through hardships, representing people’s pursuit of dreams and a bright future. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度第二学期学业水平调研（三） 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My grandfather was a carpenter. bringing old wood back to life. When I was fifteen, I considered his work ____1____. I was absorbed in the digital world, with everything new and efficient. I didn’t understand why he spent so much time on broken things. One summer, he asked me to help him ____2____ an old bench in the town square. It was weather-beaten, its wood grey and cracked. “Why not just ____3____ a new one? As a carpenter, you could do it faster,” I suggested. Grandfather simply smiled and said, “Some things hold ____4____, Liam. They carry more profound meaning than new ones.” Unwillingly, I started helping. He taught me to smooth the wood ____5____, not to rush. As the old layers of paint and dirt ____6____, the hidden grain on the wood slowly appeared. We found some carved letters and a small heart, probably left by young lovers decades ago. Grandfather told me stories about the town, stories connected to the bench. With every movement of the sandpaper, I felt I was ____7____ a secret history, not erasing. The final step was to apply a new coat of oil. As the warm color returned to the wood, I realized this wasn’t just about fixing a bench, but about our ____8____ for time, history and the stories embedded in ordinary objects. I had been so focused on the new and efficient that I had overlooked the value of preservation and the depth that comes with age. This experience taught me to see the ____9____ value in things, and by extension, in people. I finally understood my grandfather. His work was a gentle ____10____ of the idea of a throw-away culture. He wasn’t just a carpenter; he was a keeper of stories, a healer of broken things, and my most profound teacher. 1. A. practical B. outdated C. tiring D. creative 2. A. restore B. design C. decorate D. remove 3. A. borrow B. choose C. order D. make 4. A. memories B. dreams C. hopes D. messages 5. A. properly B. seriously C. patiently D. quietly 6. A. came off B. flew away C. dried up D. left behind 7. A. packing B. guessing C. recording D. uncovering 8. A. curiosity B. respect C. thirst D. gratitude 9. A. formal B. modern C. invisible D. potential 10. A. refusal B. symbol C. choice D. praise 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Now, I live in the countryside, ____11____ bamboos grow wild in the mountains. Nothing in my life before prepared me for this one — and the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. For example, the ‘‘sunshine smell” of ____12____ (fresh) sunned clothes impresses me most. If you’ve never experienced the “sunshine smell”, you’re missing out on one of life’s ____13____ (wonder). B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Want to start working out? Congratulations! You have just taken your first step towards an enhanced version of ____14____ (you). However, some people assume that if some exercise is beneficial, more is necessarily better. Thus, they tend to exercise continuously for a ____15____ (long) time. For instance, some people go jogging for hours on end due to step-counting smartphone applications. Such a habit puts pressure on the body and can pose a severe health risk if ____16____ (maintain) in the long run. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。____17____ (buy) extra to benefit from price reductions doesn’t make sense. If a supermarket ____18____ (sell) loose produce then your purchase of smaller quantities is easier. Over the last two years, some supermarkets ____19____ (keep) offering chicken or salad in packs designed with separate sections. When you use one section, the other stays fresh. This clever design not only cuts down on food waste but also makes it much more convenient for a single person ____20____ (shop). 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Join us for NoteMaster, the school’s after-school workshop that helps middle and high school students build effective note-taking skills and boost learning efficiency. Experience NoteMaster NoteMaster offers you targeted training based on your study habits through skill lectures, hands-on practice, and one-on-one guidance. If you’re not sure which note-taking method fits you, NoteMaster will let you try different ways freely. Besides, our teachers can provide personalized feedback on your notes to help you improve step by step. Schedule of Activities Time/Date 12th Oct. 13th Oct. 14th Oct. 15th Oct. 16:00-17:00 Skill Lecture: Basic Methods Group Discussion One-on-One Guidance Achievement Sharing 17:10-18:30 Hands-on Practice Explore Sessions Note Polishing Award Ceremony Note-Taking Methods Taught ·Mind Map Method It guides you to link scattered knowledge points with visual pictures and connecting lines, building a knowledge network to clarify complex logical relationships between different contents. ·Outline Method It helps you extract and organize the core key points of learning content and reading materials, structuring them in a clear and logical order to form a framework for easy review and memory. ·Cornell Method It enables you to divide the note page for separate recording of learning notes, raised questions and key summaries, forming a complete learning cycle of recording, thinking and sorting out for in-depth understanding. ·Chart Method It leads you to sort out and compare different types of related knowledge with concise tables, clearly presenting the similarities and differences between various content to facilitate quick distinction and classification. 21. NoteMaster helps students to ______. A. design their own study plans B. get personalized study materials C. prepare for after-school lectures D. master practical note-taking skills 22. To seek the teacher’s personal instruction, a student should ______. A. attend the Skill Lecture on 12th Oct. B. take part in Explore Sessions on 13th Oct. C. take the One-on-One Guidance on 14th Oct. D. go to the Achievement Sharing on 15th Oct. 23. Which method is most useful for comparison? A. Mind Map Method. B. Outline Method. C. Cornell Method. D. Chart Method. B We all dream of adventure — of stepping into the unknown, far from the familiar, and losing ourselves in new experiences. But what happens when we get truly lost? For me, it happened in Lisbon. It was my first solo (独自的) trip abroad. Determined to drown myself fully, I left my map and phone behind, wandering Lisbon’s hills and beautiful lakes with nothing but curiosity. The pastel buildings, the sound of Fado music drifting from cafés, the scent of flowers — it was excellent. For hours, I drowned myself in the freedom of having no plan. But as the sun set, I realized I didn’t recognize anything. The streets that had seemed charming now felt identical and strange. My heart raced as I traced my steps, only to find more unfamiliar corners. No phone, no Portuguese beyond basic phrases, no memory of my hostel’s neighbourhood — just me and the growing shadows. What if I couldn’t find my way back? What if I spent the night wandering, weak and alone? Panic tightened my chest. But then, a quieter thought emerged: Was I really lost, or just uncomfortable? I stopped fighting it. Instead of searching for directions, I paid attention to the paint on a wall, the shopkeeper sweeping his doorstep, the laughter spilling from a tiny restaurant. With no digital backup, I noticed everything. And slowly, the fear faded. In a small square, I joined locals sharing drinks and bread. We couldn’t speak the same language, but we connected through gestures and smiles. Minutes later I was working on a borrowed map from a kind shopkeeper, but it didn’t help. When I passed a bakery with the smell of fresh bread — a reminder of my hostel’s neighbourhood, a little girl noticed my confusion. She pointed down a narrow alley (小巷), and said, “Praca, Madame.” Eventually, I came across a familiar street and made it back to my hostel. We spend so much of life avoiding the feeling of being lost. But sometimes, it’s a good way to discover what we’ re capable of. Lisbon taught me that the unknown isn’t something to fear — it’s where we often find ourselves. 24. Why did the author wander around Lisbon without map and phone? A. To travel light up the hills of Lisbon. B. To enjoy the freedom of exploring completely. C. To avoid being disturbed by calls during her solo trip. D. To challenge her sense of direction in an unknown city. 25. After realizing she was lost, the author ______. A. traced her steps to find a tiny restaurant B. regretted not bringing her digital devices C. experienced a shift from panic to calmness D. followed the paint on a wall to find her way back 26. How did the author finally get back to the hostel? A. She recognized a bakery near her hostel. B. A shopkeeper lent her a map that worked. C. A little girl showed her the right direction. D. She asked the locals for help in Portuguese. 27. What message does the author convey through the story? A. Solo travel is the best way to grow up. B. Getting lost can lead to self-discovery. C. Technology should never be left behind. D. Local people are always willing to help. C The electric grid (电网) is under growing pressure. Energy demand is skyrocketing, electricity costs for customers are rising, and extreme weather events — which often cause grid disruptions — are increasing in frequency and intensity. One emerging solution could provide some relief. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can play a key role in providing reliable and affordable power on demand in seconds. VPPs are a network of distributed energy resources — energy solutions such as solar and battery systems, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles installed at or close to homes and businesses — that can help balance electricity demand and supply. In places where VPP programs are available through a utility (供电公司) or third-party company, customers who install distributed energy resources at their homes or businesses can enroll their devices into these programs. These customers are then rewarded — usually in the form of a credit on their utility bill — in return for allowing their distributed energy resources to provide energy to the grid when necessary. Customers with batteries can typically reserve some battery capacity just for their personal use or even opt out of VPP events entirely. To send energy from a VPP to the grid, a central controller monitors VPP resources from hundreds or thousands of buildings and dispatches (调度) their energy when it’s needed most. Traditional power plants, on the other hand, generate a large amount of energy at one site and inject it onto the transmission grid. VPPs help ensure “resource adequacy”, a term experts use to refer to the ability of the grid to supply enough electricity at all times. So, in periods of high demand, VPPs can dispatch power from distributed energy resources to boost the supply from utility-scale generation, allowing utilities to rely on a more diverse set of generation sources across a broader geography. They can also automatically adjust devices such as thermostats during periods of high demand, thereby reducing electricity consumption. VPPs have scaled beyond the pilot (试点) stage and increasing energy demand is making it a more appealing solution to ensure a reliable grid. Although some experts call for more pilot programs to test different situations, the real need for development is clear: further regulatory and lawmaking efforts are necessary to enable these programs to be created and grow. 28. What can we learn about VPPs from this passage? A. They organize the distributed resources to ensure grid reliability. B. They are controlled by individual households independently. C. They require customers to give up their battery capacity. D. They are used in areas with extreme weather events. 29. What will still be needed for VPPs to grow further? A. More pilot programs across the country. B. A more diverse set of generation sources. C. Support from government policies and rules. D. More customers participating in VPP programs. 30. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare VPPs with traditional power plants. B. To show how VPPs help address grid challenges. C. To discuss the challenges facing VPP development. D. To explain how households can participate in VPPs. D As globalization weaves the world into a closer-knit community, cross-cultural exchanges have become part of daily life — especially for international students and young professionals, many of whom encounter culture shock. Often described as a kind of disorientation that comes with stepping into an unfamiliar world, it can cause unease. But when approached with the right mindset, this seemingly tough experience can turn into a precious learning journey, nurturing personal growth and deepening our understanding of different cultures. The term “culture shock” was first put forward by anthropologist Kalervo Oberg in the 1960s, who mapped out its four typical stages. At the very beginning comes the “honeymoon phase”, when people are deeply attracted by everything in a foreign country, feeling curious and excited about the new culture. Then comes the “frustration phase”, during which people often feel anxious, lonely and even impatient as they find it hard to fit in with the new environment. After that is the “adjustment phase”. People gradually get used to the local customs and begin to know how to get along well in the new culture in this phase. Finally, they enter the “adaptation phase”, in which they fully accept and feel at home in the new culture. Many people get trapped in the culture shock, but little do they know, this is where true growth takes root. One of the greatest gifts of culture shock is that it sharpens our self-awareness. When surrounded by different customs, whether in how people communicate, go about their daily lives, or view the world, we’re forced to look at our own cultural habits from a new perspective. This reflection opens our minds to new possibilities, a skill that’s more important than ever in our interconnected world. What’s more, overcoming culture shock exercises our problem-solving muscles. Adapting to a new culture means decoding unfamiliar social rules, bridging language gaps, and managing emotional ups and downs — all of which train us to be more flexible and resourceful. In a world that celebrates cultural diversity, culture shock is no more a threat to be avoided. Instead, it’s a gateway to growth and becoming a true global citizen. Those who embrace it, rather than shrink from it, will find themselves better able to thrive in our diverse and ever-changing world. 31. What does the word “disorientation” underlined in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. A state of confusion and loss of direction B. A feeling of excitement and curiosity C. A strong desire to return home D. A sense of complete boredom 32. Which situation is most probably in the “frustration phase”? A. Linda feels fully fit in the new customs B. Thomas is fascinated about everything new. C. Tom begins to understand the new cultural environment. D. Mary is under great pressure from the unfamiliar customs. 33. Which would the author most likely agree with? A. The frustration phase threatens cultural diversity. B. Exposure to diverse customs promotes a more flexible mindset. C. Overcoming culture shock mainly depends on bridging language gaps. D. Cultural differences usually make people stick to their own social rules. 34. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Culture Shock: A Path to Personal Growth B. Culture Shock: A World of Diversity C. Ways to Overcome Culture Shock D. The Four Stages of Culture Shock 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Each of us lives within invisible boundaries — those set by fear, self-doubt, social expectations or past experiences. These boundaries, though sometimes protective, often limit our growth and prevent us from exploring the full potential of life. ____35____ Breaking boundary is not about reckless risk-taking, but about gathering the courage to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new possibilities, which is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Why is breaking boundary so important? For one thing, it helps us escape the trap of routine and expand our horizons. When we stay within our familiar limits, we stop learning and growing. ____36____ For another, breaking boundary builds resilience and self-confidence. Every time we challenge a boundary and succeed, we prove to ourselves that we are capable of more than we thought, which strengthens our belief in our own abilities. However, breaking boundary is not always easy. You may face uncertainty, criticism or even failure along the way. ____37____ If you want to succeed, you should start small. For example, if you are shy and afraid of public speaking, you can begin by speaking up in a small group before moving on to larger audiences. This way, you can build confidence step by step without feeling overwhelmed. ____38____ It enables you to be aware of your own boundaries. Take some time to reflect on what is holding you back — Is it fear of failure? Concern about others’ opinions? Once you identify the root cause, you can make targeted efforts to overcome it. Additionally, it’s important to have a positive mindset and view challenges as opportunities rather than threats. Remember, every great achievement in history is the result of someone breaking boundaries. From scientists who challenged established theories to artists who pushed the limits of creativity, they all dared to step beyond what was considered “possible”. ____39____ So, dare to break your own boundaries, and you will be surprised by how much you can achieve. A. But they are not fixed and can be broken gradually. B. Many fail to break boundaries due to immediate big steps. C. Breaking boundary also requires self-awareness and a positive attitude. D. It’s important to set clear goals when trying to break your personal boundaries. E. Breaking boundary doesn’t mean ignoring all the rules and doing whatever you want. F. You don’t have to be a genius to break boundaries — everyone can do it with persistence. G. By stepping out of our comfort zone, we expose ourselves to new ideas and experiences. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 In the digital age, the Internet reshapes friendship. While it offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents challenges that require careful consideration. The Internet undeniably enriches friendships in multiple ways. It makes communication much more convenient. Using a smart phone, a tablet or a computer, you can be in contact at home and also when you are on the move. It has also made communication more fun, allowing you to share photos, videos, and respond with emojis. Moreover, online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can immediately provide useful suggestions or information, making friends feel cared for. However, this digital convenience harbors risks. Online interactions often lack the depth of face-to-face contact. When communicating through a screen, people may not fully understand each other’s feelings or expressions, making conversations shallow and less sincere. According to parenting expert Denise Daniels, it also makes it harder for children to concentrate or show kindness to others. Since important social skills are developed through real-life communication, online communication alone can hardly help us build true lifelong friendships. Moreover, the Internet can make people self-centred — not thinking of anyone or anything but themselves. For example, instead of having proper conversations with their friends, some people are only concerned with their online popularity — How many “likes” or followers did I get? — though we know that the number of “likes” or followers cannot compare to having long-term and rewarding friendships. Worse still, online relationships may not be what they appear to be. Friendships are built on trust, and with online communication you can never be 100 percent sure that the people you are chatting to are being honest about who they are. Thus, going online can be particularly dangerous for people who are easily influenced or too trusting. 40. In what ways can the Internet make online communication more fun? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What are online interactions short of? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶The Internet may make people care about their online popularity, and the number of “likes” or followers means a lot for building long-term friendships. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. As a teenager, what practical tips can you give your peers to develop healthy online friendships? (In about 40 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的外国好友Jim对中国生肖文化很感兴趣，得知今年是马年，发来邮件请你介绍生肖“马”。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1．生肖“马”在中国文化中的象征意义； 2．与“马”相关的一个词语及其寓意。 提示词：生肖the Chinese zodiac 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $