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天津市重点中学4校2025-2026学年度第二学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)、第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟 第Ⅰ卷 选择题(共115分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分) 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟作答并阅读下一题，每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Customs in China. B．Driving in Rome. C．Traffic rules in England. 2．How does the man find his job? A．Boring. B．Relaxing. C．Enjoyable. 3．Which club will the man probably join? A．Tennis Club. B．Drama Club. C．Swimming Club. 4．What should the boy do in the woman’s opinion? A．Study for the exams at once. B．rewrite his English paper. C．Wait for the exam result. 5．What is the man’s hobby? A．Playing football. B．Listening to music. C．Reading. 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 听下面几段材料，每段材料读两遍。听前有5秒读题时间，听完每小题有5秒作答时间。 听第6至8小题材料 6．Why does the man come here? A．To pay the fines. B．To return a book. C．To place a recall request. 7．When was the man supposed to get the recall notice? A．Last Monday. B．Last Tuesday. C．Ten days ago. 8．What can you do to borrow a book checked out? A．Click on “Please Request”. B．Call the book keeper. C．Write a recall notice. 听第9至11小题材料 9．Why do the speakers give up going to the Caribbean? A．The hotels are fully booked. B．The weather is terrible. C．The cost is high. 10．Where does the man get information about Cancun? A．From the brochures. B．From the newspaper. C．From the Internet. 11．What does the woman want to do in Cancun? A．Learn to surf. B．Play golf every day. C．Apply for a passport. 听第12至15小题独白 12．How will the speaker thank everyone? A．By having a party. B．By giving a pay rise. C．By increasing vacation days. 13．What should the listeners e-mail the speaker before this weekend? A．Four new business goals. B．An annual review. C．A survey report. 14．When can the listeners have a good rest? A．During Christmas. B．During February. C．This weekend. 15．What will happen next year? A．Working overtime. B．Expanding the market. C．Traveling on business. 第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 1. — I will go to the bank to pay for the electricity bill. — _______? Actually, you can use Alipay. A. Why bother B. So what C. Why not D. What for 【答案】A 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——我要去银行交电费。——何必麻烦呢？实际上，你可以使用支付宝。A. Why bother何苦，何必麻烦；B. So what那又怎样？C. Why not为什么不呢？D. What for为何？根据语境，空白处应该是认为去银行交电费太麻烦了，且后面给出了简单的方法，结合选项，故选A。 2. Bamboo plants are _______ with health, abundance and a happy home, which makes them popular during the Chinese New Year. A. content B. covered C. associated D. particular 【答案】C 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：竹子与健康、富足和幸福的家庭联系在一起，这使得它们在中国新年期间很受欢迎。A. content满足的；B. covered被覆盖的；C. associated相关的；D. particular特别的。be associated with与……相联系。根据“which makes them popular during the Chinese New Year.”可知，竹子使人联想起健康、富足和幸福美满的家。故选C。 3. Everyone who reached the top of Mount Tai was ______ with a magnificent view. A. awarded B. admired C. rewarded D. appreciated 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：登上泰山的每个人都能以看到壮丽的景色作为奖赏。A. awarded授予；B. admired钦佩；C. rewarded奖赏；D. appreciated欣赏。根据后文with a magnificent view可知此处是指给登上泰山的人以壮丽的景色作为奖赏，应用reward，短语be rewarded with表示“得到……的奖赏”，award侧重指官方或经正式研究裁决后对有功者或竞赛优胜者所给予的奖励，与语境不符。故选C。 【点睛】award和reward词义辨析： award n.奖, 奖品 vt.授予, 判给 reward n.报酬; 报答; 赏金; 酬金 vt.酬谢，奖赏; 报答 1.award：侧重指官方或经正式研究裁决后对有功者或竞赛优胜者所给予的奖励。 例如：They awarded John the first prize.他们授予约翰一等奖。 2.reward：指对品德高尚和勤劳的人所给予的奖励。也可指为某事付酬金。 例如：The police are offering a big reward for information about the robbery.警方出大笔赏金要求提供那起回抢劫案的破案线索。 4. — We would appreciate it if you could stay for lunch. — Sorry, I . I have another appointment. A. won’t B. shan’t C. can’t D. mustn’t 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词。句意：——如果你能留下来吃午饭我将不胜感激的。——很抱歉，我不能，我有一个约会。由“我有一个约会”可知，不能留下来吃午饭，can’t 表示不能，故选C。 5. It’s a tradition that, at the wedding ceremony, the hands of the bride and groom would be tied together with a length of ribbon to symbolize that their lives were fastened together______. A. necessarily B. deliberately C. permanently D. temporarily 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：这是一个传统，在婚礼上，新娘和新郎的手会用一根丝带系在一起，象征他们的生活永远地绑在一起。A. necessarily必要地；B. deliberately故意地；C. permanently永久地；D. temporarily临时地。结合语境，丝带将新娘和新郎系在一起是为了象征他们永远被绑在一起的。其它选项不符合语境。故选C。 6. —Thank you for your dictionary. I’ll return it as soon as I can. — . I’ve got another one to spare. A. No problem B. No hurry C. With pleasure D. Nothing much 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——谢谢你的字典。我会尽快还给你的。——不急。我还有一个备用的。A. No problem 不麻烦，没什么，没事儿，非常容易；B. No hurry 不忙，不必着急，有充裕的时间；C. With pleasure 愉快地，高兴地，没问题；D. Nothing much 非常少。根据第二个人所说的“我还有一个备用的”可知，空格处应该填入No hurry（不急），来应答第一个人的话。故选B项。 7. —Are you waiting for a bus from the office of the City Government? —Yes. I arrived here at the bus stop ten minutes ago, but the bus . A. hadn’t come B. won’t come C. didn’t come D. hasn’t come 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：——你在等市政府办公室的公共汽车吗?——是的。我十分钟前就到了公共汽车站，但是公共汽车还没来。根据句意可知，第二个人说话时，公共汽车还没来到，所以空格处应该用现在完成时表示“过去的某一动作一直持续到现在，并且还有可能继续持续下去”。故选D项。 8. Would you please ___ the paper for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes? A. look around B. look into C. look up D. look through 【答案】D 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：你能帮我仔细检查试卷，看看有没有明显的错误吗？A. look around环顾；B. look into调查；C. look up查找；D. look through浏览。根据句意，尤其是“if there are any obvious mistakes”可知，此处用look through“检查”复合语境。故选D。 【点睛】 9. In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message ________ within the work. A. to hide B. hidden C. hiding D. being hidden 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在艺术批评中，你必须假定艺术家在作品中隐藏着一个秘密信息。句中有谓语动词has，所以这里用非谓语动词；message与hide是被动关系，故用过去分词表示被动意义，故选B项。 【点睛】过去分词作定语，在语态上，表被动；在时间上，表示动作已经发生或完成，与它所修饰的名词有逻辑（意义）上的动宾关系。过去分词作定语表示动作在谓语动作之前发生，已经完成并具有被动意义。作定语的过去分词一般由及物动词变来，因为只有及物动词才有被动意义。如： 1. He is a teacher loved by his students. 他是个很受学生爱戴的老师。 也有用不及物动词的过去分词作定语的情况，一般作前置定语，它不表示被动意义，只表示主动意义，强调动作完成。如： fallen leaves落叶 retired workers退休工人 the risen sun升起的太阳 注意下面过去分词作定语的几种情况： 一、单个的过去分词作定语一般放在被修饰的名词之前，也可以放名词后作后置定语，用以强调动作。如： 1. We needed much more qualified workers. 我们需要更多的合格的工人。 2. My friend is a returned student. 我的朋友是个归国的留学生。 3. They decided to change the material used. 他们决定更换使用的材料。 二、过去分词短语放在被修饰的名词后面，作后置定语时，其作用相当于一个定语从句。如： The student dressed in white is my daughter. ="The" student who is dressed in white is my daughter. 穿白色衣服的学生是我的女儿。 三、如果被修饰的词是由every/some/any/no + thing/body/one所构成的复合代词或指示代词those等时，过去分词要放在被修饰词的后面。如： There is nothing changed here since I left this town. 自从我离开这个城镇以来，几乎没有什么变化。 10. good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Tianjin dishes. A. Instead of B. Apart from C. Far from D. Regardless of 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：除了优质的服务外，这家餐厅还供应各种天津传统菜肴。A. Instead of （用……）代替……，（是……）而不是……，（用……）而不用……；B. Apart from 除了……外；C. Far from 远离，远非；D. Regardless of 不管，不顾。根据句意可知，这家餐厅既提供优质的服务，还供应各种天津传统菜肴，所以空格处应该填入一个短语，表示“除了……外”。故选B项。 11. —Why not take my car to the museum instead of walking? —No, thanks_________. A. I’m used to B. I’m able to C. I’m about to D. I’ve got to 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析和省略。句意：——为什么不坐我的车去博物馆而非要步行呢？——谢谢了，不过我习惯了（步行）。A. I’m used to我习惯于；B. I’m able to我能够；C. I’m about to我即将；D. I’ve got to我必须。根据“No, thanks.”可知，此处表达“我习惯了（步行）”，本句实际上是一种省略，此处省略了walking。故选A项。 12. I felt very happy to get a one-month break from work last year I could travel with my family to Paris. A. where B. when C. which D. that 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：我很高兴去年有一个月的休假，在那期间我可以和家人一起去巴黎旅行。分析句子可知，I could travel with my family to Paris.为定语从句修饰先行词one-month break，从句缺乏时间状语，故用关系副词when，故选B。 【点睛】关系副词的用法。 1. 关系副词用于引出定语从句，主要有when, where, why： Sunday is the day when very few people go to work. 星期日是没什么人上班的日子。 That’s the reason why he dislikes me. 这就是他不喜欢我的原因。 Do you know a shop where I can find sandals? 你知道哪家商店我能找到凉鞋吗？ 【注】关系副词用于引出定语从句，且在从句中用作状语。关系副词when 表示时间，where表示地点，why表示原因。 2. 使用关系副词的注意点 (1) how 不能用作关系副词，不要想当然地将how用作关系副词置于the way 后表示方式： 他说话就是那个样子。 误：This is the way how he spoke. 正：This is how he spoke. / This is the way (that, in which) he spoke. (2) 关系副词when和where既可引导限制性定语从句，也可引导非限制性定语从句，但why只能引导限制性定语从句，不能引导非限制性定语从句(若引导非限制性定语从句，可用for which reason)。 (3) 引导定语从句时，when 的先行词为时间，where的先行词为地点，why的先行词为原因(主要是the reason)，但是反过来却不一定： Don’t forget the time (that) I’ve told you. 不要忘记我告诉你的时间。 This is the house (that) he bought recently. 这就是他最近买的那座房子。 Please tell me the reason (that) you know. 请告诉我你所知道的原因吧。 本题为when在从句中作时间状语，修饰先行词break。 13. ________ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may influence genes in human bodies. A. To expose B. Exposed C. Having exposed D. Being exposed 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：暴露在核辐射中，即使是很短的时间，也会影响人体的基因。根据句意可知，此处是动词短语be exposed to“暴露于”，作句子的主语，应用动名词形式。故选D。 14. ________ is known to all is that the outstanding academic atmosphere, as well as various festivals and sports, draws many students to our school. A. It B. Which C. What D. As 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句。句意：众所周知，优秀的学术氛围，以及各种节日和体育活动，吸引了很多学生来我们学校。分析句子可知，空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，指物，所以用what引导。故选C。 15. ______ you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope, with which you can live a happy life and achieve your goals. A. Whenever B. Wherever C. Whatever D. Whoever 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句连接词。句意：生活中无论失去什么，都不要失去信念和希望，有了信念和希望，你就能过上幸福的生活，实现你的目标。A. Whenever无论何时；B. Wherever无论在哪里；C. Whatever无论什么；D. Whoever无论谁。此处为让步状语从句，表示“无论什么”应用whatever引导，相当于no matter what。故选C。 第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Brittany was having one of those days when things just kept going wrong. She was tired and stressed as she left football practice with all three of her kids. With everyone ____16____ from the busy day, Brittany decided to ____17____ dinner from the McDonald’s on their way home. The teenager working there took her ____18____ that day. As Brittany ____19____ to the drive-through window to pay, all her kids were crying for one reason or another. And that’s when it ____20____ Brittany: She’d left her purse at home. She looked at the young man with ____21____ in eyes just from being stressed and annoyed and said, “I am so sorry but I have to ____22____ that order. I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.” Without hesitation and ____23____ Brittany could argue, Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal. As a teenager working at McDonald’s, Wyatt probably doesn’t ____24____ much. Yet, he firmly declined all of Brittany’s _____25_____ to return and pay him back. While Wyatt _____26_____ shrugged off what he did, Brittany knew this is just the kind of hope our world needs right now. So, she snapped a quick photo and shared her _____27_____ on social media. “I just want his _____28_____ to know how kind and compassionate their son was tonight! He made me realize this is exactly what we parents are trying to do——_____29_____ great humans,” she wrote. After connecting with Wyatt’s mom, Brittany _____30_____ Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle. So she _____31_____ a fund-raising campaign online to help the teen realize his dream. Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story. The humble teenager _____32_____ and encouraged them. _____33_____, Brittany collected over $40,000 from the fundraiser! “I don’t know how to put it into words because of just how crazy it was,” Wyatt said. “It’s just a small act of _____34_____ and everything blew up and it’s just _____35_____ to think that something like that can get you so far.” 16. A. worn out B. put out C. made out D. picked out 17. A. cook B. delay C. grab D. serve 18. A. mood B. word C. order D. interest 19. A. set out B. pulled up C. took over D. settled down 20. A. hit B. defeated C. contacted D. excited 21. A. smile B. tears C. joy D. shame 22. A. cancel B. place C. announce D. protest 23. A. Unless B. Though C. Because D. Before 24. A. make B. consume C. waste D. cheat 25. A. demands B. promises C. suggestions D. invitations 26. A. bravely B. angrily C. humbly D. cautiously 27. A. complaint B. story C. statement D. summary 28. A. peers B. bosses C. teachers D. parents 29. A. raising B. protecting C. commenting D. advocating 30. A. warned B. suspected C. learned D. exposed 31. A. absorbed B. expected C. started D. inspired 32. A. trusted B. instructed C. supported D. inspired 33. A. Above all B. Long before C. Sooner or later D. Before long 34. A. will B. kindness C. honesty D. bravery 35. A. amusing B. boring C. amazing D. disappointing 【答案】16. A 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了Brittany在疲惫的一天中忘记带钱包，麦当劳的一位年轻员工Wyatt主动为她垫付餐费，Brittany将此事分享到社交媒体后引发广泛关注，最终为Wyatt筹集到购车资金的故事。 【16题详解】 考查形容词。句意：因为忙碌的一天，每个人都筋疲力尽，Brittany决定在回家的路上顺便去麦当劳买点晚餐。A. worn out筋疲力尽的；B. put out熄灭；C. made out辨认出；D. picked out挑选出。根据前文“Brittany was having one of those days when things just kept going wrong. She was tired and stressed as she left football practice with all three of her kids.”可知，Brittany度过了糟糕且疲惫的一天，带着三个孩子离开足球训练，可推测一家人都非常疲惫。 【17题详解】 考查动词。句意：因为忙碌的一天，每个人都筋疲力尽，Brittany决定在回家的路上顺便去麦当劳买点晚餐。A. cook烹饪；B. delay推迟；C. grab匆忙购买、顺便买；D. serve服务。根据后文“dinner from the McDonald’s on their way home”可知，后文提到了晚餐，还提到了在回家的路上去麦当劳，可推理出此处说的是Brittany决定在回家的路上顺便去麦当劳买点晚餐。 【18题详解】 考查名词。句意：那天在那儿工作的年轻人接了她的单。A. mood情绪；B. word话语；C. order订单；D. interest兴趣。根据前文“The teenager working there”可知，前文提到了在那儿工作的年轻人，可推理出此处说的是在那儿工作的年轻人接下了她的订单。 【19题详解】 考查动词。句意：当Brittany把车开到免下车窗口准备付款时，她的孩子们因为各种各样的原因都在哭闹。A. set out出发；B. pulled up停车；C. took over接管；D. settled down安顿下来。根据后文“to the drive-through window to pay”可知，Brittany是开车来到免下车窗口，pull up to意为“把车停在……旁边”，符合语境。 【20题详解】 考查动词。句意：就在那时，Brittany突然意识到：她把钱包忘在家里了。A. hit突然意识到、击中；B. defeated击败；C. contacted联系；D. excited使激动。根据后文“She’d left her purse at home”可知，后文提到Brittany把钱包忘在家里了，可推理出Brittany在准备付款时突然意识到自己忘带钱包了。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：她因压力和烦躁而满眼含泪，看着眼前的年轻人说道：“非常抱歉，但我必须取消这笔订单。”A. smile微笑；B. tears眼泪；C. joy喜悦；D. shame羞愧。根据后文“just from being stressed and annoyed”可知，Brittany因为压力和烦恼，加上孩子们都在哭闹，导致她情绪崩溃，眼里含着泪水。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：她因压力和烦躁而满眼含泪，看着眼前的年轻人说道：“非常抱歉，但我必须取消这笔订单。”A. cancel取消；B. place下订单；C. announce宣布；D. protest抗议。根据后文“I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.”可知，Brittany因为没带钱包无法付款，所以必须取消刚才下的订单。 【23题详解】 考查连词。句意：怀亚特毫不犹豫地，还没等布里塔妮开口争辩，便掏出钱包，刷卡付了这顿饭的钱。A. Unless除非；B. Though尽管；C. Because因为；D. Before在……之前。根据后文“Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal”可知，Wyatt掏出钱包，刷卡付了这顿饭的钱，可推理出Wyatt动作非常迅速，在Brittany开口争辩或拒绝之前，就已经替她付了钱。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：作为一名在麦当劳工作的青少年，Wyatt可能赚得不多。A. make赚取；B. consume消耗；C. waste浪费；D. cheat欺骗。根据前文“As a teenager working at McDonald’s”可知，前文提到了在麦当劳工作的青少年，可推理出此处说的是作为一名在快餐店打工的青少年，他赚钱可能不多。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，他坚决拒绝了Brittany所有以后还钱给他的承诺。A. demands要求；B. promises承诺；C. suggestions建议；D. invitations邀请。根据后文“to return and pay him back”可知，Brittany想要以后把钱还给Wyatt，这属于一种承诺。 【26题详解】 考查副词。句意：虽然Wyatt谦虚地对他所做的事一笑置之，但Brittany知道这正是我们这个世界现在需要的那种希望。A. bravely勇敢地；B. angrily生气地；C. humbly谦虚地；D. cautiously谨慎地。根据后文“shrugged off what he did”可知，Wyatt对自己的善举毫不在意，一笑置之，这体现了他谦虚的品质。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：于是，她拍了一张快速的照片，并在社交媒体上分享了她的故事。A. complaint抱怨；B. story故事；C. statement声明；D. summary总结。根据后文“on social media”可知，后文提到了社交媒体，可推理出Brittany在社交媒体上分享了这位年轻人帮助她的感人经历，即分享了她的故事。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：她写道：“我只是想让他的父母知道，他们的儿子今晚是多么善良和富有同情心！”A. peers同龄人；B. bosses老板；C. teachers老师；D. parents父母。根据后文“how kind and compassionate their son was tonight”可知，Brittany是对Wyatt的父母说话，希望他们知道儿子的善良。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：他让我意识到，这正是我们作为父母试图做的——培养优秀的人。A. raising抚养、培养；B. protecting保护；C. commenting评论；D. advocating提倡。根据前文“how kind and compassionate their son was”可知，前文提到了他们的儿子今晚是多么善良和富有同情心，可推理出此处表达的是培养优秀的人。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：在与Wyatt的妈妈取得联系后，Brittany得知Wyatt正在为买一辆车攒钱。A. warned警告；B. suspected怀疑；C. learned得知、了解到；D. exposed暴露。根据后文“Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle”可知，后文提到Wyatt正在为买一辆车攒钱，可推理出这是Brittany通过和Wyatt的妈妈交流了解到的。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：于是她在网上发起了一项筹款活动，以帮助这个年轻人实现他的梦想。A. absorbed吸收；B. expected期待；C. started发起、开始；D. inspired激励。根据后文“a fund-raising campaign online”可知，后文提到了一项筹款活动，可推理出Brittany为了帮助Wyatt，在网上发起了筹款活动。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：这位谦逊的少年激励并鼓舞了他们。A. trusted信任；B. instructed指导；C. supported支持；D. inspired激励。根据前文“Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story.”可知，全国各地的陌生人都在帮助Wyatt，可推理出Wyatt的事迹激励着这些陌生人。 【33题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：不久，Brittany通过筹款活动筹集了超过4万美元！A. Above all最重要的是；B. Long before很久以前；C. Sooner or later迟早；D. Before long不久以后。根据前文“Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story”以及后文“Brittany collected over $40,000 from the fundraiser”可知，来自全国各地的陌生人都喜爱Brittany的故事，可推理出故事在网上迅速传播，所以在不久之后她就筹集到了巨额资金。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：这原本只是一个小小的善举，结果却引发了巨大的反响；想到这样一件事竟能产生如此深远的影响，真的令人惊叹。A. will意愿；B. kindness善良；C. honesty诚实；D.bravery勇敢。根据前文“Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal”可知，Wyatt掏出钱包，刷卡付了这顿饭的钱，可推理出此处说的是Wyatt认为替人买单只是一个小小的善意举动。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。A. amusing有趣的；B. boring无聊的；C. amazing令人惊叹的；D. disappointing令人失望的。根据前文“I don’t know how to put it into words because of just how crazy it was”可知，此处说的是Wyatt认为一个小小的善举引发了巨大的反响并筹集到巨款，这让Wyatt感到非常不可思议和惊叹。 第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A A Guide to British University Admission Brief Background: The United Kingdom, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is home to 162 higher education institutions offering postsecondary (高等教育的) degree programs. 2017-2026 listed four British institutions among the top 20 universities in the world: The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University College London. Good to Know: A bachelor’s degree in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales can be completed in three years; in Scotland, four years is standard. Students who are unsure of what they want to study might want to focus on Scottish universities, as these allow students to explore additional subjects during their first year. Students should weigh this additional flexibility against the cost of four-year degree. Academic Calendar: UK academic years run from September to May, with breaks mid-December to early January and in March to late-April. Major exam periods are usually in January and May. Deadlines: The application season opens on September 1st. January 15th is the equal consideration deadline for all other UK universities, which students are encouraged to meet. Some institutions, however, may accept applications after the equal consideration deadline, and up to as late as six weeks before the course starts. Application Fees: UCAS charges applicants 13 pounds for one course, or a total of 24 pounds for multiple courses, up to five. Admission Requirements: Entry requirements for UK institutions are generally transparent (透明的)and direct, and can be found on university websites or by contacting individual admission offices. Any applicant can easily confirm the minimum GPA, test scores, and other requirements for admission. Upon Acceptance: UK universities are usually able to offer admission electronically within two months after an application. Students may be admitted unconditionally or conditionally. An unconditional offer means that the student has no conditions to meet and has a place at the institution if they choose to accept it. A conditional offer is the most common offer made to both UK and international students. If a student has a conditional offer, this means there are certain requirements drafted by the institution that the student must meet to be admitted, such as obtaining a certain final exam score or certain GPA. These offers are on the legal part of the university. Tuition and Fees: Each university sets its own fees. One year tuition fees for international students range from about 10,000 to 21,000 pounds per year, with the exception of medical courses which can be up to 38,000 pounds per year. 36. The passage is probably written by ______. A. the UK government to attract oversea students B. students who intend to get further education in the UK C. foreigners who want to improve their English D. some famous universities in Britain to advertise 37. Applicants will fail to apply on ______. A. September 1st B. January 14th C. August 25th D. July 1st 38. According to the passage, UCAS refers to ______. A. a famous university in the UK B. a British public service organization for admission services C. an essential college entrance examination in the UK D. charge for certain courses in some British institutions 39. Student who has a conditional offer has to ______. A. obtain high school diploma B. choose an institution to accept him C. offer more information on academic result D. apply for a degree in law 40. Which of the following is TRUE about the fees in British university? A. The tuition of student with an unconditional can be free of charge. B. It costs at least 21,000 pounds per year for international students. C. Tuition and fees of all the British universities are identical. D. Tuition and fees of medical courses are comparatively high. 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. B 39. C 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇关于英国大学招生的指南。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“2017-2026 listed four British institutions among the top 20 universities in the world: The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University College London.(2017 至 2026 年间，全球前二十高校中有四所英国院校：牛津大学、剑桥大学、伦敦帝国理工学院、伦敦大学学院)” 可知，展示英国顶尖大学优势。根据第二段“A bachelor’s degree in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales can be completed in three years; in Scotland, four years is standard.(英格兰、北爱尔兰和威尔士的本科学制为三年，苏格兰常规本科学制则是四年)”可知， 介绍不同地区学制。根据最后一段“One year tuition fees for international students range from about 10,000 to 21,000 pounds per year, with the exception of medical courses which can be up to 38,000 pounds per year.(国际学生每年学费约一万至两万一千英镑，医学专业例外，最高可达三万八千英镑)” 可知，说明了国际学生学费。这些涵盖了对英国大学整体优势及招生各环节信息的介绍。这种全面且面向潜在国际申请者的信息呈现，更符合英国政府为吸引海外学生而撰写的特征。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Deadlines”部分“The application season opens on September 1st.(申请季从9月1日开始)”可知，8月25日还未到申请时间，此时申请会失败。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Application Fees”部分“UCAS charges applicants 13 pounds for one course, or a total of 24 pounds for multiple courses, up to five.(UCAS向申请人收取一门课程13英镑的费用，或最多五门课程总共24英镑的费用)”可知，能对申请费用进行规定和收取，可推断UCAS是一个提供招生服务的英国公共服务组织。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Upon Acceptance”部分“If a student has a conditional offer, this means there are certain requirements drafted by the institution that the student must meet to be admitted, such as obtaining a certain final exam score or certain GPA.(如果学生获得有条件录取通知，这意味着学校制定了一些学生必须满足的要求才能被录取，例如获得一定的期末考试成绩或特定的平均绩点)”可知，获得有条件录取通知的学生必须提供更多关于学业成绩的信息以满足学校要求。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Tuition and Fees”部分“One year tuition fees for international students range from about 10,000 to 21,000 pounds per year, with the exception of medical courses which can be up to 38,000 pounds per year.(国际学生一年的学费每年约在10,000到21,000英镑之间，医学课程除外，医学课程每年可达38,000英镑)”可知，医学课程的学费相对较高。 B At 6 feet 7 inches, Will Allen was a natural at basketball and saw his future in the sport. As an All-American player in high school, he received over a hundred scholarship offers and chose the University of Miami, becoming the school’s first African American athlete in 1967. Leaving the family farm outside Washington, DC, for college, Allen swore he’d never return to farming. After college, he turned professional, got married, had children and played basketball in Europe, living in Belgium. There, he reconnected with farming, inspired by local farmers’ natural methods. Upon returning to the US, Allen took a sales job in Milwaukee, but soon started growing food on his wife’s family land. In 1993, he bought a small farm in Milwaukee, planning to use it as a community center for growing food and training kids. Allen initially focused on understanding the community’s challenges with accessing healthy food. He established a farm stand to sell affordable produce and taught basketball tricks to neighborhood kids, gaining their trust and support. With funding from a local church, Allen employed neighborhood teenagers to help develop the farm. They began by creating new soil through composting, using waste from breweries, grocery stores and coffee sellers, which also helped these businesses reduce disposal costs. Allen introduced vermiculture, using worms to produce high-quality fertilizer. Today, the Growing Power Community Food Center is a model urban farm, feeding 2,000 people on just two acres. It features greenhouses growing various vegetables, composting systems to heat the greenhouses, and livestock. Neighborhood kids visit for tours and workshops, learning about soil preparation, planting and animal care. The farm also houses tilapia fish, using their waste to fertilize plants in a closed-loop system that functions like a forest ecosystem, where nothing is wasted. Allen’s organization has expanded to Chicago, managing city farms and teaching kids to grow food. At the Grant Park farm in downtown Chicago, they grow over 150 varieties of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. They also run garden projects in schools. People come from around the world to learn Allen’s urban farming techniques. He travels globally, helping communities grow food efficiently. Allen envisions vertical farming: multi-storied buildings angled toward the sun, growing food on every floor. “Growing food is powerful,” Allen says. “It can change the world!” 41. What was the main reason Allen left farming initially? A. He found it unprofitable. B. He was not skilled in farming. C. He wanted to pursue a career in sports. D. He wanted a better life for his family. 42. How did Allen earn trust and support from his community? A. By offering free farm products. B. By teaching basketball skills. C. By hiring teenagers to help on the farm. D. By cooperating with the local businesses. 43. How can the Growing Power Community Food Center be best described? A. Educational and automated. B. Traditional and collaborative. C. Diverse and profit-driven. D. Community-focused and sustainable. 44. Which of the following is NOT the way Allen used to improve soil? A. Making compost with different waste. B. Raising worms to make fertilizer. C. Using fish waste to feed plants. D. Buying chemical fertilizer from markets. 45. Which would be the best title for the text? A. The growth of urban farming B. One man’s fight against food inequality C. Managing community farming projects D. Transforming communities with urban farming 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. D 45. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了前篮球运动员Will Allen在接触到农业后，放弃篮球回归农业，并通过城市农业和社区项目帮助人们获取健康食物、改善社区的故事。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“At 6 feet 7 inches, Will Allen was a natural at basketball and saw his future in the sport(Will Allen身高6英尺7英寸，天生擅长篮球，他认为自己的未来在体育界)”以及第二段“Leaving the family farm outside Washington, DC, for college, Allen swore he’d never return to farming. After college, he turned professional, got married, had children and played basketball in Europe, living in Belgium. There, he reconnected with farming, inspired by local farmers’ natural methods(艾伦离开位于华盛顿特区郊外的家庭农场去上大学时，曾发誓再也不回去务农。大学毕业后，他成为了职业球员，组建了家庭，有了孩子，并在欧洲打篮球，定居比利时。在那里，受当地农民自然耕作方式的启发，他与农耕再度结缘)”可知，Allen最初离开农场是为了追求体育事业。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“He established a farm stand to sell affordable produce and taught basketball tricks to neighborhood kids, gaining their trust and support(他建立了一个农场摊位出售平价农产品，并教社区孩子们打篮球的技巧，从而获得了他们的信任和支持)”可知，Allen是通过教孩子们打篮球的技巧来赢得社区信任和支持的。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“In 1993, he bought a small farm in Milwaukee, planning to use it as a community center for growing food and training kids(1993年，他在密尔沃基买了一个小农场，计划将其作为种植食物和培训孩子们的社区中心)”以及第五段“They began by creating new soil through composting, using waste from breweries, grocery stores and coffee sellers, which also helped these businesses reduce disposal costs(他们从利用啤酒厂、杂货店和咖啡销售商的废弃物进行堆肥、培育新土壤入手，此举同时也帮助这些企业降低了废弃物处理成本)”可知，农场用于种植食物并对社区的孩子们进行培训，他们利用废弃物进行堆肥，降低了废弃物处理成本，可推理出Growing Power社区食物中心既关注社区发展，又注重生态的可持续性。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“They began by creating new soil through composting, using waste from breweries, grocery stores and coffee sellers, which also helped these businesses reduce disposal costs(他们从利用啤酒厂、杂货店和咖啡销售商的废弃物进行堆肥、培育新土壤入手，此举同时也帮助这些企业降低了废弃物处理成本)”可知他们利用不同废弃物制作堆肥；根据第五段“Allen introduced vermiculture, using worms to produce high-quality fertilizer(Allen引入了蚯蚓养殖，利用蚯蚓生产高质量肥料)”可知，Allen引入了蚯蚓养殖，利用蚯蚓生产高质量肥料；根据第七段“The farm also houses tilapia fish, using their waste to fertilize plants in a closed-loop system that functions like a forest ecosystem, where nothing is wasted(这座农场还养殖了罗非鱼，利用它们的排泄物为植物施肥，构建起一套如同森林生态系统般运转的闭环系统，实现物尽其用)”可知农场还饲养罗非鱼并利用它们的排泄物给植物施肥，文章并未提及他购买化肥。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。推理判断题。根据文章第六段“Today, the Growing Power Community Food Center is a model urban farm, feeding 2,000 people on just two acres(如今，Growing Power社区食物中心是一个模范的城市农场，仅用两英亩土地就养活了2000人)”、第七段“Allen’s organization has expanded to Chicago, managing city farms and teaching kids to grow food(Allen的组织已经扩展到芝加哥，管理城市农场并教孩子们种粮食)”以及最后一段“He travels globally, helping communities grow food efficiently. Allen envisions vertical farming: multi-storied buildings angled toward the sun, growing food on every floor. “Growing food is powerful,” Allen says. “It can change the world!”(他周游世界，助力各地社区高效种植粮食。艾伦构想出了垂直农业模式：建造朝向太阳的多层建筑，让每一层都能种植作物。“种植粮食的力量是强大的，”艾伦说道，“它能够改变世界！”)”可知，文章主要讲述了Will Allen将城市农业与社区建设相结合，通过教授种植技巧、建立社区食物中心等方式，不仅解决了社区的健康食物问题，还改变了社区的面貌。可以推断出，文章的核心主旨是Will Allen通过城市农业项目来改变和重塑社区。 C For decades, scientists hypothesized that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems, require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window. However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex and metabolically costly computations all day long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring off into space, your brain is using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist Todd Braver of Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits. Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. “It’s aversive, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret them. We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether. Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westwood, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things. Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier. 46. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding? A. Because they consume much more brain energy. B. Because they involve more complex computations. C. Because they are objectively much more difficult. D. Because they require new brain region teamwork. 47. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 5 mean? A. barrier B. benefit C. routine D. reward 48. Which of the following can make mental work feel easier? A. Seeking continuous support when feeling down. B. Reading thick literary classics for twenty minutes daily. C. Breaking down a challenging project into smaller tasks. D. Overestimation promotes efficiency. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Personal perception determines performance. B. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. C. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions. D. Different views on human brain energy consumption. 50. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Why difficult tasks feel tough and how to deal with it. B. How the brain creates different kinds of emotions. C. Different views on human brain energy consumption. D. Ways to improve people’s learning efficiency. 【答案】46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要解释了为什么某些认知任务会让人感到困难，并提出了克服初始阻力、让脑力工作变得更容易的方法。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. (认知要求高的工作通常需要许多不同的大脑区域以新的模式进行协调，同时抑制经常一起放电的神经回路。)”可知，人们觉得某些认知任务要求高是因为它们需要大脑区域之间新的团队合作。 【47题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether (我们往往会高估完成认知任务所需的挣扎和痛苦。这种最初的高估会导致我们拖延，甚至完全逃避任务。)”以及第五段“then thinking becomes easier. (思考就会变得更容易。)”可知，第四段提到了我们对完成认知任务所需的挣扎和痛苦的高估导致我们拖延，第五段提到了思考会变得容易，可推理出划线词的含义为“障碍，壁垒”，与barrier同义。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences(如果能让脑力付出成为一种习惯，那么执行复杂的脑力任务也会没那么痛苦。当我们无需每天刻意决定去专注时，就能省去对成本或后果的权衡考量。)”可知，让脑力付出成为一种习惯会使得执行复杂的脑力任务变得不那么痛苦，可推理出将具有挑战性的项目拆解为更小的任务能让脑力工作变得更轻松。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things(当人们花更多时间关注挑战性谜题的奖励时，他们就更有可能选择它。如果我们的“心眼”（即注意力焦点）聚焦于某个选项的益处，久而久之，我们就更有可能选择去做困难的事。)”可知，把注意力放在回报上，会提升我们完成困难任务的动力，可推断专注回报能增强动力。 【50题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. (认知要求高的工作通常需要许多不同的大脑区域以新的模式进行协调，同时抑制经常一起放电的神经回路。)”、第三段“Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. (研究发现，违背大脑习惯会引发情绪反应，让我们感到不适。)”、第五段“One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. (应对的方法之一是关注好处而不是所需的努力。)”以及最后一段“To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. (为了让认知要求高的任务成为一种习惯，试着每天在相同的时间和地点做它们。)”可知，文章前几段解释了为什么高认知要求的任务会让人感到困难，后半部分则给出了应对策略。因此，A项“Why difficult tasks feel tough and how to deal with it(为何难题让人倍感煎熬，以及应对之法)”表达的含义最能概括文章的主旨。 D Combining complaints and bragging online is sometimes referred to as “humblebragging,” when people boast under the guise of modesty or a complaint. It allows individuals to highlight their successes or positive traits while appearing embarrassed or complaining. For example, someone may post a question such as, “Why is it that I always take on too many things at any one time?” Humblebraggers hope to generate responses that reflect their competence and some applause. Humblebragging is a common social phenomenon often used on social media. However, it does not have the effect that the humblebragger is hoping for. For most people, bragging is not something positive. When they want to let others know about their achievements, they worry about potential hostile responses if people think they are bragging. Humblebragging allows people to relieve the tension and concerns by using modesty to prevent their self-promotion. Even though the reader often perceives it differently. Social media is often used to seek approval from others. The aim is to get as many hearts or thumbs-up as they have connections. However, such positive reactions are less likely if you humblebrag. Humblebragging can be perceived as insecure, insincere, and manipulative; those reading the post are left unimpressed or annoyed. Thus, there may be a social cost to posting content viewed as unreal. People prefer that others be honest rather than disguising what they mean. Straightforward bragging, even if not favoured by others, is at least honest. In the last few decades, it has become apparent that being authentic is important. For example, brand authenticity is synonymous with successful business practice, and consumers want influencers to be authentic. Humblebragging wants to walk a fine line between pride and humility but often achieves neither. In the end, people value honesty and vulnerability far more than an overly polished attempt to mask ambition. By trying to please everyone, humblebragging often pleases no one, leaving a trail of missed opportunities for genuine connection and admiration. Engaging with others through social media can be tricky. But at any point in time, it is better to own your achievements and be honest about what you have done. That way, others can, if they wish to, genuinely congratulate you on who you are and what you have accomplished. Equally, it is a good idea to share the potential difficulties that you may have faced on your journey to accomplishment. This can make what you share seem more relatable and vulnerable, just like anyone else. Also, discuss how you have grown as an individual and mention others who contributed to your success. Not only does it demonstrate that you have not always been successful, but you can recognise those who helped you get there. Something that can be uplifting for anyone who was involved. Humility brings you closer to others; it shows how you are authentic and don’t need to pretend or disguise what life can really be like. 51. Why does the author present the example of social media posts in the first paragraph? A. To prove that social media is full of insincere behaviors. B. To vividly introduce the concept of humblebragging. C. To criticize people for their desire for online approval. D. To warn readers against sharing personal achievements publicly. 52. What is the author’s attitude towards humblebragging in Paragraph 4? A. Sympathetic. B. Supportive. C. Disapproving. D. Neutral. 53. Why do people choose to humblebrag online? A. They want to make others feel annoyed. B. They fear negative reactions to direct bragging. C. They hope to hide their real achievements totally. D. They wish to become popular by telling lies. 54. We can infer from the text that ______. A. humblebragging has become the most popular way to seek approval B. people now value authenticity more than false modesty C. straightforward bragging is always better than other communication ways D. social media has made humblebragging the only way to share success 55. Which of the following behaviours does the author most recommend? A. Posting: “I am so confused — why do so many companies want to hire me suddenly?” B. Sharing: “After 2 years of hard work and many setbacks, I finally won the award. I really want to thank my teachers and teammates who supported me all the way.” C. Complaining: “I’m so tired — I have to attend 12 national meetings every week as the only student representative.” D. Commenting: “I don’t understand why people praise me — I actually did nothing great.” 【答案】51. B 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要探讨了社交媒体上常见的“凡尔赛”现象，指出这种行为不仅无法达到炫耀的目的，反而会让人觉得不真诚。作者提倡人们在分享成就时保持真实和谦逊。 【51题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Combining complaints and bragging online is sometimes referred to as ‘humblebragging,’ when people boast under the guise of modesty or a complaint. It allows individuals to highlight their successes or positive traits while appearing embarrassed or complaining. For example, someone may post a question such as, ‘Why is it that I always take on too many things at any one time?’ (在网上把抱怨和吹嘘结合在一起有时被称为“凡尔赛”，人们以谦虚或抱怨为借口进行吹嘘。它允许个人突出他们的成功或积极特征，同时表现出尴尬或抱怨。例如，有人可能会发一个这样的问题：“为什么我总是同时承担太多的事情？”) ”可知，第一段提到了“凡尔赛”这个概念，并进行了解释，可推理出作者在第一段中举出社交媒体发帖的例子是为了生动地引入“凡尔赛”这个概念。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“However, such positive reactions are less likely if you humblebrag. Humblebragging can be perceived as insecure, insincere, and manipulative; those reading the post are left unimpressed or annoyed. (然而，如果你凡尔赛，就不太可能得到这样积极的反应。凡尔赛可能会被视为缺乏安全感、不真诚和具有操纵性；读帖子的人不会留下深刻印象或感到恼火)”可知，如果你凡尔赛，就不太可能得到这样积极的反应，可推理出作者对凡尔赛的态度是不赞成的。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“For most people, bragging is not something positive. What they want to let others know about their achievements, they worry about potential hostile responses if people think they are bragging. Humblebragging allows people to relieve the tension and concerns by using modesty to prevent their self-promotion. Even though the reader often perceives it differently (对于大多数人而言，吹嘘并非积极之举。当他们想让别人知晓自己的成就时，又担心若被视为在吹嘘，会招致潜在的敌意。而“凡尔赛式自夸”能让人们借助谦逊的姿态来掩饰自我标榜，从而缓解这种紧张与顾虑。尽管读者对此的感知往往不尽相同)”可知，人们选择在网上凡尔赛是因为他们害怕直接吹嘘会带来负面反应。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“In the last few decades, it has become apparent that being authentic is important. For example, brand authenticity is synonymous with successful business practice, and consumers want influencers to be authentic. (在过去的几十年里，真实的重要性已经变得显而易见。例如，品牌真实性与成功的商业实践同义，消费者希望网红是真实的)”以及第六段“In the end, people value honesty and vulnerability far more than an overly polished attempt to mask ambition. (最终，人们看重诚实和脆弱远胜于过度伪装以掩盖野心的尝试)”可知，在过去的几十年里，真实的重要性已经变得显而易见，人们看重诚实和脆弱远胜于过度伪装以掩盖野心的尝试，可以推断出人们现在比虚假的谦虚更看重真实性。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Equally, it is a good idea to share the potential difficulties that you may have faced on your journey to accomplishment. This can make what you share seem more relatable and vulnerable, just like anyone else. Also, discuss how you have grown as an individual and mention others who contributed to your success (同样，分享你在通往成就之路上可能遭遇的潜在困境，也不失为一个明智之举。这能让你分享的内容更具共鸣感与真实感，使你看起来和普通人并无二致。此外，不妨谈谈你作为个体的成长蜕变，并提及那些助力你走向成功的他人)”可知，作者赞同坦诚表达自己的困难和成长，同时感谢他人，B项“Sharing: “After 2 years of hard work and many setbacks, I finally won the award. I really want to thank my teachers and teammates who supported me all the way.”(分享内容：“历经两年的辛勤耕耘与重重挫折，我终于斩获了这一奖项。我由衷地想要感谢一路以来全力支持我的老师和队友们。”)”既坦诚了困难和成长，又感谢了他人，最符合作者的建议。 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题(共35分) 第四部分写作 第一节 阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) A kind father lost about 57 kg in just six months after being shamed dieting when he became too fat to play with his young daughter. Chris Willis, 47, tipped the scales at 172 kg following a lifetime of fatty foods. But overweight Chris turned to dieting when he realized he was too fat to play with his ten-year-old daughter, Sophie, who had a passion for running. The determined dad cut out all the fatty foods he had enjoyed, and began exercising. He now weights 105 kg after losing 10 kg every month since July. Chris, who lives in Shepreth. Cambridgeshire with his wife Jackie. 51, a coach driver, said: “The hardest thing was seeing my little girl in the garden and not being able to join in because I was so unhealthy. But now I am making up for lost time---we do so much together and it is just great.” Chris used to consume an incredible 5,000 calories a day, before he switched to healthy lifestyle. On average he would eat five slices of bread for breakfast as a mid morning meal before a full English breakfast. He would then eat a sandwich, a large pack of crisps and a pasty for lunch before chewing a whole packet of biscuits in the afternoon. For dinner Chris would demolish a curry(咖啡) and, ice cream, and also drink four pints of beer very quickly, before feeding on fatty snacks all evening. Amazingly Chris claims he still eats the same amount---but has simply cut out the unhealthy fatty foods. Chris said: “'My family and friends have been so supportive and my wife and daughter are so pleased for me. In fact it’s them I did it for more than anyone else. The whole journey has been amazing and I am still shocked myself that I have managed to lose so much weight.” Chris is now aiming for a new target weight of 96 kg. 56. Why did Chris Willis lose weight?(no more than 10 words) 57. What does the underlined word “demolish” mean? (1 word) 58. What measures did Chris take to lose weight? (no more than 10 words) 59. What’s Chris’ next plan for keeping healthy? (no more than 10 words) 60. How are you inspired by Chris Willis? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】56. Because be wanted to play with his daughter./Because he was too fat to play with his daughter. 57. Have/Eat/Consume.（大小写均可） 58. He cut out all the fatty foods and began exercising. 59. He aims/is aiming for a new target weight of 96 kg. 60. （答案不唯一）I am inspired by his determination and strong will and I’ll try my best to succeed./He inspires me to spare no effort to achieve my goals however difficult it is. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要围绕Chris减肥展开的，包括他减肥的原因和措施等。 【56题详解】 考查推理判断解。根据文中的“But overweight Chris turned to dieting when he realized he was too fat to play with his ten-year-old daughter, Sophie, who had a passion for running.（但是，当超重的克里斯意识到自己太胖而无法与热爱跑步的 10 岁女儿索菲玩耍时，他开始节食。）”可知，他减肥的原因是他想和她女儿一起玩。故可以表述为: Because he wanted to play with his daughter. / Because he was too fat to play. 【57题详解】 考查词义猜测。根据它在句中的位置及情态动词would可知，划线词是个动词，由后面所接的名词是“a curry(咖啡) and, ice cream”咖啡和冰淇淋等，所以可以猜到划线词是与“吃”这一动作有关的。故可以使用的词有：Have/Eat/Consume。 【58题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文中的“The determined dad cut out all the fatty foods he had enjoyed, and began exercising.（坚定的父亲不再吃他喜欢的所有高脂肪食物并开始锻炼。）”可知，他采取的措施为：不再吃他喜欢的所有高脂肪食物并开始锻炼，总结为：He cut out all the fatty foods and began exercising. 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文中的“Chris is now aiming for a new target weight of 96 kg.（他接下来的目标是将体重减到96kg。）”可知，他接下来要将体重减到96kg。故可以表述为：He aims/is aiming for a new target weight of 96 kg. 【60题详解】 考查开放性回答。这一题可以结合文中主人公的故事而得到的感悟去写，但是要遵守规则，即不能超过20个词。比如：I am inspired by his determination and strong will and I’ll try my best to succeed. / He inspires me to spare no effort to achieve my goals however difficult it is. 第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你校英语俱乐部正在举办以“The power of positive thinking”为主题的研讨会。请你根据以下名言，写一篇英语短文，在研讨会上与同学们交流： “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” —Norman Vincent Peale 内容包括： (1)解释此名言的内涵； (2)结合你的一次学习或生活经历，说明积极思维如何改变了你的处境； (3)鼓励同学们培养积极思维。 注意： (1)词数不少于100； (2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； (3)开头已给出，不计入总词数。 As Norman Vincent Peale once put it, “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 As Norman Vincent Peale once put it, “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” This famous quote reveals that our mindset determines the world we live in. Positive thinking enables us to transform challenges into stepping stones. Take my own experience in last semester as an example. Having failed the math exam, I initially felt extremely frustrated and even considered giving up. However, I soon changed my inner voice: instead of complaining “I’m so bad at math,” I kept telling myself “Every mistake is a valuable lesson.” Then I worked harder than before, actively sought help from my teacher, and carefully analyzed each error. To my delight, I not only made remarkable progress but also gradually fell in love with math. This experience taught me that a small shift in thinking can lead to a huge difference in outcomes. I strongly recommend that everyone cultivate a positive mindset. Always bear in mind: change your thoughts, and you change your world. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生根据名言“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.”写一篇英语短文参加学校英语俱乐部正在举办以“The power of positive thinking”为主题的研讨会。 【详解】1.词汇积累 起初：initially→originally 泄气的：frustrated→discouraged 宝贵的：valuable→precious 培养：cultivate→foster 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：To my delight, I not only made remarkable progress but also gradually fell in love with math. 拓展句：To my delight, not only did I make remarkable progress but also gradually fell in love with math. 拓展句：Because I had failed the math exam, I initially felt extremely frustrated and even considered giving up. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Having failed the math exam, I initially felt extremely frustrated and even considered giving up.（运用了现在分词的完成式作状语） 【高分句型2】 This experience taught me that a small shift in thinking can lead to a huge difference in outcomes. （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 $ 天津市重点中学4校2025-2026学年度第二学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)、第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟 第Ⅰ卷 选择题(共115分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分) 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟作答并阅读下一题，每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Customs in China. B．Driving in Rome. C．Traffic rules in England. 2．How does the man find his job? A．Boring. B．Relaxing. C．Enjoyable. 3．Which club will the man probably join? A．Tennis Club. B．Drama Club. C．Swimming Club. 4．What should the boy do in the woman’s opinion? A．Study for the exams at once. B．rewrite his English paper. C．Wait for the exam result. 5．What is the man’s hobby? A．Playing football. B．Listening to music. C．Reading. 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 听下面几段材料，每段材料读两遍。听前有5秒读题时间，听完每小题有5秒作答时间。 听第6至8小题材料 6．Why does the man come here? A．To pay the fines. B．To return a book. C．To place a recall request. 7．When was the man supposed to get the recall notice? A．Last Monday. B．Last Tuesday. C．Ten days ago. 8．What can you do to borrow a book checked out? A．Click on “Please Request”. B．Call the book keeper. C．Write a recall notice. 听第9至11小题材料 9．Why do the speakers give up going to the Caribbean? A．The hotels are fully booked. B．The weather is terrible. C．The cost is high. 10．Where does the man get information about Cancun? A．From the brochures. B．From the newspaper. C．From the Internet. 11．What does the woman want to do in Cancun? A．Learn to surf. B．Play golf every day. C．Apply for a passport. 听第12至15小题独白 12．How will the speaker thank everyone? A．By having a party. B．By giving a pay rise. C．By increasing vacation days. 13．What should the listeners e-mail the speaker before this weekend? A．Four new business goals. B．An annual review. C．A survey report. 14．When can the listeners have a good rest? A．During Christmas. B．During February. C．This weekend. 15．What will happen next year? A．Working overtime. B．Expanding the market. C．Traveling on business. 第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 1. — I will go to the bank to pay for the electricity bill. — _______? Actually, you can use Alipay. A. Why bother B. So what C. Why not D. What for 2. Bamboo plants are _______ with health, abundance and a happy home, which makes them popular during the Chinese New Year. A. content B. covered C. associated D. particular 3. Everyone who reached the top of Mount Tai was ______ with a magnificent view. A. awarded B. admired C. rewarded D. appreciated 4. — We would appreciate it if you could stay for lunch. — Sorry, I . I have another appointment. A. won’t B. shan’t C. can’t D. mustn’t 5. It’s a tradition that, at the wedding ceremony, the hands of the bride and groom would be tied together with a length of ribbon to symbolize that their lives were fastened together______. A. necessarily B. deliberately C. permanently D. temporarily 6. —Thank you for your dictionary. I’ll return it as soon as I can. — . I’ve got another one to spare. A. No problem B. No hurry C. With pleasure D. Nothing much 7. —Are you waiting for a bus from the office of the City Government? —Yes. I arrived here at the bus stop ten minutes ago, but the bus . A. hadn’t come B. won’t come C. didn’t come D. hasn’t come 8. Would you please ___ the paper for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes? A. look around B. look into C. look up D. look through 9. In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message ________ within the work. A. to hide B. hidden C. hiding D. being hidden 10. good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Tianjin dishes. A. Instead of B. Apart from C. Far from D. Regardless of 11. —Why not take my car to the museum instead of walking? —No, thanks_________. A. I’m used to B. I’m able to C. I’m about to D. I’ve got to 12. I felt very happy to get a one-month break from work last year I could travel with my family to Paris. A. where B. when C. which D. that 13. ________ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may influence genes in human bodies. A. To expose B. Exposed C. Having exposed D. Being exposed 14. ________ is known to all is that the outstanding academic atmosphere, as well as various festivals and sports, draws many students to our school. A. It B. Which C. What D. As 15. ______ you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope, with which you can live a happy life and achieve your goals. A. Whenever B. Wherever C. Whatever D. Whoever 第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Brittany was having one of those days when things just kept going wrong. She was tired and stressed as she left football practice with all three of her kids. With everyone ____16____ from the busy day, Brittany decided to ____17____ dinner from the McDonald’s on their way home. The teenager working there took her ____18____ that day. As Brittany ____19____ to the drive-through window to pay, all her kids were crying for one reason or another. And that’s when it ____20____ Brittany: She’d left her purse at home. She looked at the young man with ____21____ in eyes just from being stressed and annoyed and said, “I am so sorry but I have to ____22____ that order. I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.” Without hesitation and ____23____ Brittany could argue, Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal. As a teenager working at McDonald’s, Wyatt probably doesn’t ____24____ much. Yet, he firmly declined all of Brittany’s _____25_____ to return and pay him back. While Wyatt _____26_____ shrugged off what he did, Brittany knew this is just the kind of hope our world needs right now. So, she snapped a quick photo and shared her _____27_____ on social media. “I just want his _____28_____ to know how kind and compassionate their son was tonight! He made me realize this is exactly what we parents are trying to do——_____29_____ great humans,” she wrote. After connecting with Wyatt’s mom, Brittany _____30_____ Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle. So she _____31_____ a fund-raising campaign online to help the teen realize his dream. Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story. The humble teenager _____32_____ and encouraged them. _____33_____, Brittany collected over $40,000 from the fundraiser! “I don’t know how to put it into words because of just how crazy it was,” Wyatt said. “It’s just a small act of _____34_____ and everything blew up and it’s just _____35_____ to think that something like that can get you so far.” 16. A. worn out B. put out C. made out D. picked out 17. A. cook B. delay C. grab D. serve 18. A. mood B. word C. order D. interest 19. A. set out B. pulled up C. took over D. settled down 20. A. hit B. defeated C. contacted D. excited 21. A. smile B. tears C. joy D. shame 22. A. cancel B. place C. announce D. protest 23. A. Unless B. Though C. Because D. Before 24. A. make B. consume C. waste D. cheat 25. A. demands B. promises C. suggestions D. invitations 26. A. bravely B. angrily C. humbly D. cautiously 27. A. complaint B. story C. statement D. summary 28. A. peers B. bosses C. teachers D. parents 29. A. raising B. protecting C. commenting D. advocating 30. A. warned B. suspected C. learned D. exposed 31. A. absorbed B. expected C. started D. inspired 32. A. trusted B. instructed C. supported D. inspired 33. A. Above all B. Long before C. Sooner or later D. Before long 34. A. will B. kindness C. honesty D. bravery 35. A. amusing B. boring C. amazing D. disappointing 第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A A Guide to British University Admission Brief Background: The United Kingdom, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is home to 162 higher education institutions offering postsecondary (高等教育的) degree programs. 2017-2026 listed four British institutions among the top 20 universities in the world: The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University College London. Good to Know: A bachelor’s degree in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales can be completed in three years; in Scotland, four years is standard. Students who are unsure of what they want to study might want to focus on Scottish universities, as these allow students to explore additional subjects during their first year. Students should weigh this additional flexibility against the cost of four-year degree. Academic Calendar: UK academic years run from September to May, with breaks mid-December to early January and in March to late-April. Major exam periods are usually in January and May. Deadlines: The application season opens on September 1st. January 15th is the equal consideration deadline for all other UK universities, which students are encouraged to meet. Some institutions, however, may accept applications after the equal consideration deadline, and up to as late as six weeks before the course starts. Application Fees: UCAS charges applicants 13 pounds for one course, or a total of 24 pounds for multiple courses, up to five. Admission Requirements: Entry requirements for UK institutions are generally transparent (透明的)and direct, and can be found on university websites or by contacting individual admission offices. Any applicant can easily confirm the minimum GPA, test scores, and other requirements for admission. Upon Acceptance: UK universities are usually able to offer admission electronically within two months after an application. Students may be admitted unconditionally or conditionally. An unconditional offer means that the student has no conditions to meet and has a place at the institution if they choose to accept it. A conditional offer is the most common offer made to both UK and international students. If a student has a conditional offer, this means there are certain requirements drafted by the institution that the student must meet to be admitted, such as obtaining a certain final exam score or certain GPA. These offers are on the legal part of the university. Tuition and Fees: Each university sets its own fees. One year tuition fees for international students range from about 10,000 to 21,000 pounds per year, with the exception of medical courses which can be up to 38,000 pounds per year. 36. The passage is probably written by ______. A. the UK government to attract oversea students B. students who intend to get further education in the UK C. foreigners who want to improve their English D. some famous universities in Britain to advertise 37. Applicants will fail to apply on ______. A. September 1st B. January 14th C. August 25th D. July 1st 38. According to the passage, UCAS refers to ______. A. a famous university in the UK B. a British public service organization for admission services C. an essential college entrance examination in the UK D. charge for certain courses in some British institutions 39. Student who has a conditional offer has to ______. A. obtain high school diploma B. choose an institution to accept him C. offer more information on academic result D. apply for a degree in law 40. Which of the following is TRUE about the fees in British university? A. The tuition of student with an unconditional can be free of charge. B. It costs at least 21,000 pounds per year for international students. C. Tuition and fees of all the British universities are identical. D. Tuition and fees of medical courses are comparatively high. B At 6 feet 7 inches, Will Allen was a natural at basketball and saw his future in the sport. As an All-American player in high school, he received over a hundred scholarship offers and chose the University of Miami, becoming the school’s first African American athlete in 1967. Leaving the family farm outside Washington, DC, for college, Allen swore he’d never return to farming. After college, he turned professional, got married, had children and played basketball in Europe, living in Belgium. There, he reconnected with farming, inspired by local farmers’ natural methods. Upon returning to the US, Allen took a sales job in Milwaukee, but soon started growing food on his wife’s family land. In 1993, he bought a small farm in Milwaukee, planning to use it as a community center for growing food and training kids. Allen initially focused on understanding the community’s challenges with accessing healthy food. He established a farm stand to sell affordable produce and taught basketball tricks to neighborhood kids, gaining their trust and support. With funding from a local church, Allen employed neighborhood teenagers to help develop the farm. They began by creating new soil through composting, using waste from breweries, grocery stores and coffee sellers, which also helped these businesses reduce disposal costs. Allen introduced vermiculture, using worms to produce high-quality fertilizer. Today, the Growing Power Community Food Center is a model urban farm, feeding 2,000 people on just two acres. It features greenhouses growing various vegetables, composting systems to heat the greenhouses, and livestock. Neighborhood kids visit for tours and workshops, learning about soil preparation, planting and animal care. The farm also houses tilapia fish, using their waste to fertilize plants in a closed-loop system that functions like a forest ecosystem, where nothing is wasted. Allen’s organization has expanded to Chicago, managing city farms and teaching kids to grow food. At the Grant Park farm in downtown Chicago, they grow over 150 varieties of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. They also run garden projects in schools. People come from around the world to learn Allen’s urban farming techniques. He travels globally, helping communities grow food efficiently. Allen envisions vertical farming: multi-storied buildings angled toward the sun, growing food on every floor. “Growing food is powerful,” Allen says. “It can change the world!” 41. What was the main reason Allen left farming initially? A. He found it unprofitable. B. He was not skilled in farming. C. He wanted to pursue a career in sports. D. He wanted a better life for his family. 42. How did Allen earn trust and support from his community? A. By offering free farm products. B. By teaching basketball skills. C. By hiring teenagers to help on the farm. D. By cooperating with the local businesses. 43. How can the Growing Power Community Food Center be best described? A. Educational and automated. B. Traditional and collaborative. C. Diverse and profit-driven. D. Community-focused and sustainable. 44. Which of the following is NOT the way Allen used to improve soil? A. Making compost with different waste. B. Raising worms to make fertilizer. C. Using fish waste to feed plants. D. Buying chemical fertilizer from markets. 45. Which would be the best title for the text? A. The growth of urban farming B. One man’s fight against food inequality C. Managing community farming projects D. Transforming communities with urban farming C For decades, scientists hypothesized that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems, require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window. However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex and metabolically costly computations all day long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring off into space, your brain is using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist Todd Braver of Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits. Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. “It’s aversive, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret them. We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether. Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westwood, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things. Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier. 46. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding? A. Because they consume much more brain energy. B. Because they involve more complex computations. C. Because they are objectively much more difficult. D. Because they require new brain region teamwork. 47. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 5 mean? A. barrier B. benefit C. routine D. reward 48. Which of the following can make mental work feel easier? A. Seeking continuous support when feeling down. B. Reading thick literary classics for twenty minutes daily. C. Breaking down a challenging project into smaller tasks. D. Overestimation promotes efficiency. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Personal perception determines performance. B. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. C. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions. D. Different views on human brain energy consumption. 50. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Why difficult tasks feel tough and how to deal with it. B. How the brain creates different kinds of emotions. C. Different views on human brain energy consumption. D. Ways to improve people’s learning efficiency. D Combining complaints and bragging online is sometimes referred to as “humblebragging,” when people boast under the guise of modesty or a complaint. It allows individuals to highlight their successes or positive traits while appearing embarrassed or complaining. For example, someone may post a question such as, “Why is it that I always take on too many things at any one time?” Humblebraggers hope to generate responses that reflect their competence and some applause. Humblebragging is a common social phenomenon often used on social media. However, it does not have the effect that the humblebragger is hoping for. For most people, bragging is not something positive. When they want to let others know about their achievements, they worry about potential hostile responses if people think they are bragging. Humblebragging allows people to relieve the tension and concerns by using modesty to prevent their self-promotion. Even though the reader often perceives it differently. Social media is often used to seek approval from others. The aim is to get as many hearts or thumbs-up as they have connections. However, such positive reactions are less likely if you humblebrag. Humblebragging can be perceived as insecure, insincere, and manipulative; those reading the post are left unimpressed or annoyed. Thus, there may be a social cost to posting content viewed as unreal. People prefer that others be honest rather than disguising what they mean. Straightforward bragging, even if not favoured by others, is at least honest. In the last few decades, it has become apparent that being authentic is important. For example, brand authenticity is synonymous with successful business practice, and consumers want influencers to be authentic. Humblebragging wants to walk a fine line between pride and humility but often achieves neither. In the end, people value honesty and vulnerability far more than an overly polished attempt to mask ambition. By trying to please everyone, humblebragging often pleases no one, leaving a trail of missed opportunities for genuine connection and admiration. Engaging with others through social media can be tricky. But at any point in time, it is better to own your achievements and be honest about what you have done. That way, others can, if they wish to, genuinely congratulate you on who you are and what you have accomplished. Equally, it is a good idea to share the potential difficulties that you may have faced on your journey to accomplishment. This can make what you share seem more relatable and vulnerable, just like anyone else. Also, discuss how you have grown as an individual and mention others who contributed to your success. Not only does it demonstrate that you have not always been successful, but you can recognise those who helped you get there. Something that can be uplifting for anyone who was involved. Humility brings you closer to others; it shows how you are authentic and don’t need to pretend or disguise what life can really be like. 51. Why does the author present the example of social media posts in the first paragraph? A. To prove that social media is full of insincere behaviors. B. To vividly introduce the concept of humblebragging. C. To criticize people for their desire for online approval. D. To warn readers against sharing personal achievements publicly. 52. What is the author’s attitude towards humblebragging in Paragraph 4? A. Sympathetic. B. Supportive. C. Disapproving. D. Neutral. 53. Why do people choose to humblebrag online? A. They want to make others feel annoyed. B. They fear negative reactions to direct bragging. C. They hope to hide their real achievements totally. D. They wish to become popular by telling lies. 54. We can infer from the text that ______. A. humblebragging has become the most popular way to seek approval B. people now value authenticity more than false modesty C. straightforward bragging is always better than other communication ways D. social media has made humblebragging the only way to share success 55. Which of the following behaviours does the author most recommend? A. Posting: “I am so confused — why do so many companies want to hire me suddenly?” B. Sharing: “After 2 years of hard work and many setbacks, I finally won the award. I really want to thank my teachers and teammates who supported me all the way.” C. Complaining: “I’m so tired — I have to attend 12 national meetings every week as the only student representative.” D. Commenting: “I don’t understand why people praise me — I actually did nothing great.” 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题(共35分) 第四部分写作 第一节 阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) A kind father lost about 57 kg in just six months after being shamed dieting when he became too fat to play with his young daughter. Chris Willis, 47, tipped the scales at 172 kg following a lifetime of fatty foods. But overweight Chris turned to dieting when he realized he was too fat to play with his ten-year-old daughter, Sophie, who had a passion for running. The determined dad cut out all the fatty foods he had enjoyed, and began exercising. He now weights 105 kg after losing 10 kg every month since July. Chris, who lives in Shepreth. Cambridgeshire with his wife Jackie. 51, a coach driver, said: “The hardest thing was seeing my little girl in the garden and not being able to join in because I was so unhealthy. But now I am making up for lost time---we do so much together and it is just great.” Chris used to consume an incredible 5,000 calories a day, before he switched to healthy lifestyle. On average he would eat five slices of bread for breakfast as a mid morning meal before a full English breakfast. He would then eat a sandwich, a large pack of crisps and a pasty for lunch before chewing a whole packet of biscuits in the afternoon. For dinner Chris would demolish a curry(咖啡) and, ice cream, and also drink four pints of beer very quickly, before feeding on fatty snacks all evening. Amazingly Chris claims he still eats the same amount---but has simply cut out the unhealthy fatty foods. Chris said: “'My family and friends have been so supportive and my wife and daughter are so pleased for me. In fact it’s them I did it for more than anyone else. The whole journey has been amazing and I am still shocked myself that I have managed to lose so much weight.” Chris is now aiming for a new target weight of 96 kg. 56. Why did Chris Willis lose weight?(no more than 10 words) 57. What does the underlined word “demolish” mean? (1 word) 58. What measures did Chris take to lose weight? (no more than 10 words) 59. What’s Chris’ next plan for keeping healthy? (no more than 10 words) 60. How are you inspired by Chris Willis? (no more than 20 words) 第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你校英语俱乐部正在举办以“The power of positive thinking”为主题的研讨会。请你根据以下名言，写一篇英语短文，在研讨会上与同学们交流： “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” —Norman Vincent Peale 内容包括： (1)解释此名言的内涵； (2)结合你的一次学习或生活经历，说明积极思维如何改变了你的处境； (3)鼓励同学们培养积极思维。 注意： (1)词数不少于100； (2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； (3)开头已给出，不计入总词数。 As Norman Vincent Peale once put it, “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $