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2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末考试 英语科试题 (满分120分。考试时间120分钟。) 注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。并用2B铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A University College Utrecht (UCU) Open Day We organize an Open Day on campus twice a year, in March and in November. On this day you can participate in various sessions such as presentations, workshops and campus tours. Please click the link below to sign up for a notification once the registration system is available. SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN DAY NOTIFICATION Sessions Introduction General Presentation (10:00-10:45 — 13:00-13:45) A teacher and a student will give you a general presentation about what UCU has to offer and help you determine whether UCU is the right choice for you. Topics to be discussed are: integrating academic subjects with the arts and sciences program, curriculum examples, opportunities for curriculum improvement, personal and academic support, etc. Campus Tour (11:00-11:45 — 14:00-14:45) Two of our students will lead a guided tour covering the campus grounds, academic facilities and student accommodation. During the tour, you will gain deeper insights into academic studies, student life and the social activities organized on our campus. Curriculum Session (11:00-11:45 — 14:00-14:45) A one-on-one consultation between a teacher and a student covers all courses. Conducted in a small-scale classroom setting, this personalized session addresses all your questions regarding curriculum arrangements and academic plans. Information Market: Meet our staff and students (10:00 — 15:30) We have repurposed one academic building into an information fair. Visitors are welcome to explore the entire ground floor, where staff and students will be on hand to answer your questions covering admissions and tuition financing, academic majors, community and well-being, as well as post-graduation pathways — whether that means securing a job, pursuing graduate studies, or launching a new business. ①Welcome desk/ General presentation/ café ②Information Market ③Start campus tour ④Curriculum sessions 1. What is the link used for? A. Getting program details. B. Confirming scheduled events. C. Subscribing to a reminder. D. Registering for various sessions. 2. What is special about the Curriculum Session? A. The longest duration. B. Tailor-made course talk. C. Teacher engagement. D. Focus on major courses. 3. Where should a student interested in career development go to? A. Locke Hall. B. Dining Hall. C. College Hall. D. Voltaire Hall. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍乌得勒支大学学院校园开放日的相关活动安排、各专场内容以及咨询服务范围，方便意向学生了解校园活动与校园资源。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Please click the link below to sign up for a notification once the registration system is available. (一旦注册系统开放，您可以点击下方链接登记，以便接收提醒通知。)”可知，该链接的作用是在注册系统开放时订阅通知、接收提醒。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中对Curriculum Session的介绍“A one-on-one consultation between a teacher and a student covers all courses. Conducted in a small-scale classroom setting, this personalized session addresses all your questions regarding curriculum arrangements and academic plans. (师生一对一咨询涵盖所有课程，该环节在小型教室开展，是个性化环节，会解答您所有关于课程安排和学术规划的问题。)”可知，该环节的特别之处是提供量身定制的课程沟通。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中对Information Market的介绍，该场所会解答“post-graduation pathways — whether that means securing a job, pursuing graduate studies, or launching a new business. (毕业后发展路径——无论是找工作、攻读研究生还是创业，都可以为您解答。)”，结合题干标注和校园地图，Information Market位于②标注的Locke Hall，因此感兴趣的学生应该前往Locke Hall。 B In my front yard lives a wild climbing rose, which is an extremely tough and stubborn plant. Every early summer, sharp thorns (刺) cover its winding branches, ready to threaten anyone who gets close. I have torn three shirts and scratched my hands countless times while trimming (修剪) its overgrown branches. Even walking past it needs extra care, or sudden scratches will bring tiny but lasting pain. The wild rose is also a greedy grower. It spreads fast and takes up most of the sunlight and soil nutrients. I once planted jasmine and lavender beside it, hoping to enrich the yard. However, all these gentle plants failed to compete and gradually died one by one. The jasmine leaves turned yellow, and the lavender simply stopped blooming. Still, the wild rose has irreplaceable charm and value. It is a perfect home for local small creatures. Every spring, its pink blossoms attract busy bees and lovely butterflies. On June nights, the scent of these blossoms slips through my window, so sweet and wild that I forget the scratches. In summer, sparrows often hide in its thick branches, singing softly and resting from the heat. It turns my plain yard into a tiny lively ecosystem full of vitality. I once thought of cutting it down to free up space. But I soon gave up the idea. It has rooted deeply in the yard, growing stronger year by year. More importantly, it has become a quiet witness of my daily life, quietly recording every spring breeze and every golden summer sunset in my life. Now I no longer complain about its troubles. I learn to adapt to its wild nature and trim its branches regularly to keep it in good shape. It offers beauty and vitality to my small yard, and teaches me a gentle truth: coexistence, not conquest, is the best way to get along with nature. In its messy branches, I’ve found a thorny sort of peace. 4. Why does the author mention the jasmine and lavender in paragraph 2? A. To suggest they are too fragile. B. To show the benefits the rose brings. C. To show the poor gardening skills. D. To reveal the rose’s aggressive nature. 5. Why did the author give up cutting down the wild rose? A. The difficulty of removing it. B. The cool shade for the yard. C. The companionship it offered. D. The mini-ecosystem it created. 6. What is the author’s attitude towards the wild rose? A. Dismissive but grateful. B. Mixed but tolerant. C. Annoyed but fascinated. D. Approving but fearful. 7. What does the author learn from this experience? A. Live and let live. B. Every rose has its thorn. C. No pains, no gains. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者前院长着一株生命力顽强、长势霸道的野蔷薇，它带刺难打理、挤占养分致使周边花草枯死，却又营造了小院生态美景，见证作者日常点滴；作者从最初厌烦想铲除，到最终学会包容共处，领悟了与自然共存而非征服的人生道理。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The wild rose is also a greedy grower. It spreads fast and takes up most of the sunlight and soil nutrients. I once planted jasmine and lavender beside it, hoping to enrich the yard. However, all these gentle plants failed to compete and gradually died one by one.(野蔷薇长势霸道、极具侵占性。它蔓延速度极快，抢占了绝大部分光照与土壤养分。我曾在它旁边栽种茉莉与薰衣草，想丰富庭院景致，可这些生性柔弱的花草根本无力与之争夺资源，一株接一株慢慢枯萎凋零。)”可知，作者提及茉莉和薰衣草，是为凸显野蔷薇霸道强势、极具侵略性的生长特性。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“I once thought of cutting it down to free up space. But I soon gave up the idea. It has rooted deeply in the yard, growing stronger year by year. More importantly, it has become a quiet witness of my daily life, quietly recording every spring breeze and every golden summer sunset in my life.(我一度想把它连根砍掉，腾出庭院空地，可很快就打消了这个念头。它早已在院中深深扎根，一年比一年繁茂茁壮。更重要的是，它默默见证着我的日常点滴，悄悄珍藏着我生命里每一缕春风、每一抹盛夏落日的鎏金余晖。)”可知，作者的核心原因是野蔷薇带来了长久的陪伴。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“I have torn three shirts and scratched my hands countless times while trimming its overgrown branches. Even walking past it needs extra care, or sudden scratches will bring tiny but lasting pain.(修剪它疯长的枝杈时，我扯破过三件衬衫，手上也被划伤无数次。就连从它身旁路过都得格外小心，稍不留意就会被猛地刮伤，伤口细小，痛感却久久不散。)”、第二段“The wild rose is also a greedy grower. It spreads fast and takes up most of the sunlight and soil nutrients.(野蔷薇生命力旺盛、肆意疯长，扩张迅速，霸占大量阳光和土壤养分。)”、第四段“More importantly, it has become a quiet witness of my daily life, quietly recording every spring breeze and every golden summer sunset in my life.(更重要的是，它默默见证着我的日常点滴，悄悄珍藏着我生命里每一缕春风、每一抹盛夏落日的鎏金余晖。)”以及最后一段“Now I no longer complain about its troubles. I learn to adapt to its wild nature and trim its branches regularly to keep it in good shape.(如今我不再抱怨它带来的种种麻烦，学着接纳它野性不羁的本性，定期修剪枝条，规整株型。)”可知，作者起初厌烦野蔷薇带来的种种麻烦，甚至想将其砍掉，后因它陪伴见证自己的生活而心生不舍，最终放下抱怨，选择包容它的野性并定期修剪，整体的心态是纠结复杂（mixed）但包容接纳（tolerant）的。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“It offers beauty and vitality to my small yard, and teaches me a gentle truth: coexistence, not conquest, is the best way to get along with nature.(它为小小的庭院装点了美景，注入勃勃生机，也让我悟出一个质朴道理：与自然相处，贵在共生，而非征服。)”可知，作者悟出自然万物皆有优缺点，人类不必一味征服，相处的最优方式是尊重本质、包容共存；A选项“Live and let live(互不干涉，和睦共处)”最贴合作者的感悟。 C Fear of mathematics dates back further than most people assume. A century ago, the German physicist Felix Auerbach, troubled by this very issue and eager to find solutions, published a book titled The Fear of Mathematics and How to Overcome It. What causes people’s fear of mathematics? Auerbach claimed that the root of this anxiety lies in a misperception about the true nature of math. While many are afraid of making mistakes in calculations, many brilliant mathematicians struggle with simple calculations — this clearly distinguishes calculating ability from math itself. Similarly, this distinction exists in literature: the ability to craft engaging stories with graceful language is an artistic talent that differs from mastering basic spelling and punctuation rules. The same is true of math. It isn’t mere calculation. What, then, is mathematics? Auerbach says it is three things: a science, a language and an art. Actually, part of the issue is that we are stuck in the first box. The incredible application of math in science has meant that it is possible, though undesirable, to teach it only with this application in mind. A focus merely on technical skills misses the joy and excitement that can come from finding patterns and understanding them, from seeing the true beauty of mathematics. That beauty lies in wonderfully elegant thinking that allows us to understand the infinite, explore the great symmetries (对称性) of art and nature. As a language, what sets math apart is the universality (普遍性) of its truths — you can become fluent wherever you come from. As Auerbach puts it, you cannot do “German mathematics with a Japanese accent”. Mathematics unites us through the shared language of reason. In researching the beautiful connections between mathematics and literature, I have found many examples of mathematicians and poets praising each other’s disciplines. As Auerbach says, “Mathematics is a poetic art”. If we can be shown the beauty of mathematics, we will cease to be afraid of the technical details supporting it. 8. How does the author develop paragraph 2? A. By giving a definition. B. By making a comparison. C. By illustrating an opinion. D. By presenting a phenomenon. 9. What does the author imply by saying “we are stuck in the first box” in paragraph 3? A. Perception of math only as an art form. B. Mathematicians’ discovery of new patterns. C. Overemphasis on scientific applications. D. Misinterpretation of math as a language. 10. What would Felix Auerbach probably agree with? A. Math is a language mastered by all of us. B. Math anxiety arises from poor math education. C. Learning technical skills is a top priority. D. Appreciating math’s beauty relieves the fear. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Felix Auerbach: Discovering Math’s Beauty B. Technical Details: The Core of Math Anxiety C. Redefining Math: Integrating Math with Art D. Math’s Beauty: Rethinking Our Fear of Math 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕人们的数学恐惧展开，引用物理学家费利克斯・奥尔巴赫的著作与观点，分析数学焦虑产生的根源，重新阐释数学兼具科学、语言、艺术三重属性，点明感受数学之美能够消解人们对数学的畏惧心理。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“While many are afraid of making mistakes in calculations, many brilliant mathematicians struggle with simple calculations — this clearly distinguishes calculating ability from math itself. Similarly, this distinction exists in literature: the ability to craft engaging stories with graceful language is an artistic talent that differs from mastering basic spelling and punctuation rules. (很多人害怕计算出错，但许多杰出的数学家却不擅长简单计算 —— 这清晰区分了计算能力和数学本身。同理，文学领域也存在这种区别：用优美文字写出动人故事是一种艺术天赋，这和掌握基础拼写、标点规则完全是两回事。)” 可知，作者将数学中计算与数学本身的区别和文学中写作天赋与基础文字规则的区别进行类比对比，是通过作比较展开段落。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段 “Auerbach says it is three things: a science, a language and an art. Actually, part of the issue is that we are stuck in the first box. The incredible application of math in science has meant that it is possible, though undesirable, to teach it only with this application in mind. (奥尔巴赫表示数学兼具三重属性：科学、语言和艺术。事实上，问题一部分源于我们困在第一个框架中。数学在科学中用途广泛，人们教学时只盯着科学应用层面，这种做法虽可行却并不可取。)” 可知，划线部分指代数学的第一个属性科学，意思是人们过度看重数学的科学应用，忽略另外两层属性。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段 “If we can be shown the beauty of mathematics, we will cease to be afraid of the technical details supporting it. (如果我们能够感受到数学的美，就不会再畏惧支撑数学的各类运算技巧。)” 可知，欣赏数学之美可以缓解对数学的恐惧，这是 Auerbach 认同的观点。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Fear of mathematics dates back further than most people assume. (人们对数学的畏惧由来已久。)” 以及最后一段“If we can be shown the beauty of mathematics, we will cease to be afraid of the technical details supporting it. (如果我们能够感受到数学的美，就不会再畏惧支撑数学的各类运算技巧。)” 可知，文章围绕数学恐惧展开，核心观点是数学之美能化解数学畏惧，D 选项完“数学之美：重新审视我们对数学的恐惧”整概括全文核心，适合用作标题。 D During the Little Ice Age, the Inuit and the Norse coexisted in Greenland. Although both groups faced the same climate challenges, their fates were different. Why the Inuit thrived while the Norse declined has confused archaeologists for decades. To answer this question, the researchers investigated the issue from a new perspective. A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology by Mathilde Meyer and Dr. Felix Riede reveals the unexpected role of childhood play. The research team analyzed toys unearthed from archaeological sites. The Norse settlements yielded 72 toys. The Inuit settlements, located in similar environmental conditions, yielded 2,397 toys. The study revealed that the Inuit created a much broader and more varied range of toys. These included miniatures of kayaks, knives, and lamps, each designed to teach specific practical skills. In contrast, Norse toys were limited to objects related to traditional agricultural activities, such as bird figures and domestic tools. Dr. Riede explains, “The Inuit’s toys not only mirrored their survival strategies but also actively cultivated innovation among children. The Norse toys, however, stressed a conventional way of life.” More strikingly, the Inuit children’s play grew dramatically over time. This may reflect a deliberate cultural response to environmental pressures. The Inuit’s developmental environment for children emphasized exploration. These practices allowed children to experience new technologies and strategies, such as dog sleds and the umiaq (a large boat), crucial for surviving the harsh conditions. Over time, Inuit toys also revealed subtle shifts in design and emphasis that corresponded to broader ecological and social changes. By contrast, the Norse stuck to established norms, limiting their capacity to innovate or transition to marine-based economies. Though the lack of toys may indicate that Norse society was less creative from the start, the researchers argue that their tendency to give irrelevant toys intensified any initial lack of creativity and ultimately reduced their chances of survival. By contrast, the Inuit’s preference for various and relevant toys paved the way for their children. This research invites reflection on how contemporary societies and modern parents educate children to face future challenges, such as climate change and social crises. 12. What is the main purpose of the new study? A. To solve a historical survival mystery. B. To contrast two parenting philosophies. C. To offer a solution to climate challenges. D. To document two ancient lifestyles. 13. What advantages did Inuit toys have over Norse toys? A. Variety and durability. B. Diversity and adaptability. C. Practicality and stability. D. Creativity and complexity. 14. What did the change in Inuit children’s play over time suggest? A. Sufficient play could reduce survival threats. B. Exposure to more toys improved kids’ creativity. C. Traditional wisdom was overlooked for survival. D. Experimental play facilitated cultural adaptation. 15. What lesson can modern parents draw from the study? A. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities. B. Emphasize toys that promote imagination. C. Choose toys that develop real-world skills. D. Encourage cooperative role-playing games. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了小冰期格陵兰岛的因纽特人与北欧人共处一地，面对相同的气候困境却走向截然不同的命运；研究人员从儿童玩耍这一新视角展开研究，揭示了玩具差异是二者兴衰分化的关键，并由此反思现代家庭教育方式。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Why the Inuit thrived while the Norse declined has confused archaeologists for decades. To answer this question, the researchers investigated the issue from a new perspective.(因纽特人蓬勃兴旺而北欧人日渐衰落这一问题数十年来一直困扰着考古学家。为解答这一疑问，研究人员从一个全新角度对此展开调研。)”可推知，这项新研究的主要目的是解开这一历史生存谜团。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The study revealed that the Inuit created a much broader and more varied range of toys. These included miniatures of kayaks, knives, and lamps, each designed to teach specific practical skills.(研究表明，因纽特人制作的玩具范围更广、种类更加丰富多样，包含皮艇、刀具、灯具等微缩模型，每一款都用来传授特定实用技能。)”以及第三段“Over time, Inuit toys also revealed subtle shifts in design and emphasis that corresponded to broader ecological and social changes.(随着时间推移，因纽特玩具在设计与侧重点上产生细微调整，与大范围的生态、社会变化相适配。)”可知，因纽特玩具相较于北欧玩具拥有多样性与适应性优势。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“More strikingly, the Inuit children’s play grew dramatically over time. This may reflect a deliberate cultural response to environmental pressures. The Inuit’s developmental environment for children emphasized exploration. These practices allowed children to experience new technologies and strategies, such as dog sleds and the umiaq (a large boat), crucial for surviving the harsh conditions.(更为突出的是，因纽特儿童的玩耍形式随时间大幅丰富，这体现了族群针对环境压力做出的主动文化应对。因纽特为儿童打造的成长环境注重探索实践，这类方式让孩子接触全新技术与生存策略，例如狗拉雪橇与大型乌米亚克船，这些都是在严酷环境中存活的关键。)”可知，因纽特孩童玩耍模式的变化表明探索式玩耍推动了族群的文化适应。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“These included miniatures of kayaks, knives, and lamps, each designed to teach specific practical skills.(这些玩包含皮艇、刀具、灯具等微缩模型，每一件都旨在传授特定的实用技能。)”、“Dr. Riede explains, ‘The Inuit’s toys not only mirrored their survival strategies but also actively cultivated innovation among children.’(Dr. Riede解释道：‘因纽特人的玩具不仅映射了他们的生存策略，还积极培养孩子的创新能力。’)”以及第四段“This research invites reflection on how contemporary societies and modern parents educate children to face future challenges, such as climate change and social crises.(这项研究促使当代社会与现代家长反思如何教育孩子应对气候变化、社会危机等未来挑战。)”可知，因纽特玩具重在培养现实实用生存本领，由此可推测出现代家长应选择能够培养孩子实际生活技能的玩具。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Positive everyday actions, such as consistent reading and enough sleep, can make a difference to your brain’s health. Apart from these routines, the following advice helps you build your brain power. ____16____ A single workout can improve working memory by boosting blood circulation and releasing chemicals that create new neural connections. Studies confirm that people who stick to daily exercise perform better on memory and concentration tests. Just like you can train your body for brain health, you can also train your minds to process uncomfortable emotions. It is common to be trapped in states of anxiety and worry. ____17____ Research proves that directly addressing what makes you anxious breaks the cycle of fear and avoidance. Moreover, social bonds also play a critical role. Experts have found that loneliness activates the body’s stress response and raises inflammation (炎症) levels. Over time, persistent stress and inflammation damage brain cells and the connections between them. ____18____ Simply reaching out to a friend or family member for even a short call can fight loneliness and provide a powerful benefit. In addition, stimulating your brain with novel activities is a powerful way to keep your brain engaged and growing. ____19____ This practice may have short-term and long-term benefits for your brain. Unlike routine tasks, novelty stimulates the formation of fresh neural pathways, enhancing cognitive abilities over time. Boosting brain fitness demands a great deal of mental and physical energy. However, mastering several simple habits can sharpen your mind and strengthen connections with people around you. ____20____ A. Physical exercise is an effective way to reduce anxiety. B. For example, you can learn a new skill or try something artistic. C. In such moments, a good approach is to face your fears head-on. D. Every small new experience will connect you with different people. E. Regular physical exercise and emotional regulation can work wonders. F. The opportunities for personal and relationship growth are well worth the effort. G. Staying socially connected can help protect the brain from these negative effects. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了几种有助于提升大脑健康和脑力的日常积极习惯，包括规律运动、正面应对焦虑情绪、保持社交联系以及尝试新颖活动等，说明这些简单的习惯可以帮助我们增强记忆力、保护大脑免受损害，并促进个人成长。 【16题详解】 上文“Positive everyday actions, such as consistent reading and enough sleep, can make a difference to your brain's health. Apart from these routines, the following advice helps you build your brain power. (积极的日常行为，如持续阅读和充足睡眠，可以改善大脑健康。除了这些日常习惯，以下建议可以帮助你增强脑力。)”引出下文几条建议，下文“A single workout can improve working memory by boosting blood circulation and releasing chemicals that create new neural connections. (一次锻炼就能通过促进血液循环和释放化学物质来创造新的神经连接，从而改善工作记忆。)”说明运动的好处，紧接着又提到“you can also train your minds to process uncomfortable emotions (你也可以训练自己的心智（或思维）来处理不舒服的情绪。)”说明还有情绪调节。E项“Regular physical exercise and emotional regulation can work wonders. (规律的体育锻炼和情绪调节可以创造奇迹。)”既总结了运动，又引出了情绪调节，与上下文形成总分关系。 【17题详解】 上文“It is common to be trapped in states of anxiety and worry. (陷入焦虑和担忧的状态是很常见的。)”说明人们常被焦虑困扰，下文“Research proves that directly addressing what makes you anxious breaks the cycle of fear and avoidance. (研究证明，直接面对让你焦虑的事情可以打破恐惧和回避的循环。)”说明要直接面对焦虑。C项“In such moments, a good approach is to face your fears head-on. (在这样的时刻，一个好方法就是直面你的恐惧。)”中“such moments”指代上文的焦虑状态，“face your fears head-on”与下文“directly addressing what makes you anxious”一致，起到承上启下的作用。 【18题详解】 上文“Experts have found that loneliness activates the body's stress response and raises inflammation levels. Over time, persistent stress and inflammation damage brain cells and the connections between them. (专家发现，孤独会激活身体的应激反应并提高炎症水平。长此以往，持续的压力和炎症会损害脑细胞及它们之间的连接。)”说明孤独对大脑的危害，下文“Simply reaching out to a friend or family member for even a short call can fight loneliness and provide a powerful benefit. (只需给朋友或家人打一个简短的电话，就可以对抗孤独并带来强大的益处。)”说明保持社交联系的好处。G项“Staying socially connected can help protect the brain from these negative effects. (保持社交联系可以帮助保护大脑免受这些负面影响。)”中“these negative effects”指代上文的损害，“Staying socially connected”与下文“reaching out to a friend or family member”一致。 【19题详解】 上文“In addition, stimulating your brain with novel activities is a powerful way to keep your brain engaged and growing. (此外，用新颖的活动刺激大脑是保持大脑活跃和成长的有力方法。)”说明要用新颖活动刺激大脑，下文“This practice may have short-term and long-term benefits for your brain. (这种做法可能对你的大脑有短期和长期的好处。)”中“This practice”指代空格处的具体做法。B项“For example, you can learn a new skill or try something artistic. (例如，你可以学习一项新技能或尝试一些艺术活动。)”是对上文“novel activities”的举例，与下文“This practice”衔接自然。 【20题详解】 上文“Boosting brain fitness demands a great deal of mental and physical energy. However, mastering several simple habits can sharpen your mind and strengthen connections with people around you. (提升大脑健康需要大量的脑力和体力。然而，掌握几个简单的习惯可以使你的思维更敏锐，并加强与周围人的联系。)”说明虽然需要努力，但简单习惯带来的好处值得付出。F项“The opportunities for personal and relationship growth are well worth the effort. (个人成长和关系发展的机会非常值得付出努力。)”中“well worth the effort”与上文“demands a great deal of mental and physical energy”及“However”形成转折后的总结，符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Jack hated spending the summer in the country. It felt like a ____21____. Back in the city, he was wrapped in familiar noise: the booming of traffic and the constant buzz of his phone. Staying at his grandma’s farmhouse, however, left him ____22____ in dull silence. “Too quiet,” he complained. But his grandma just said softly, “Listen.” One afternoon, Jack ____23____ the dusty attic (阁楼). Among forgotten items, he found a pocket watch. Its face was cracked, ____24____ the hands were still in good condition. He opened it, and the soft ticking filled the stillness. For a moment, ____25____ swept over him as he watched tiny dust particles (颗粒) ___26___ in the golden light. That evening, his grandmother led him to an oak tree and asked him to close his eyes. At first, he heard nothing. Then ____27____, the world began to whisper — the wind through the cornfields, a cricket’s singing, the distant bark of a fox. Beneath it lay the ____28____ tick of the watch in his pocket. “Noise shouts,” his grandmother said, “but silence ____29____. You have to be ____30____ enough to let it in.” Jack slowly started to ____31____ himself away from the screen he’d been glued to. One day, Jack’s phone ran out of ____32____. Instead of searching for a charger, he helped his grandmother repair a broken fence. As they labored together, he realized silence wasn’t about ____33____ — it was full of things he’d been too busy to notice. And in that silence, he began to hear the voice of his own heart. His worries — the failed exam, the arguments with friends — seemed to ____34____ away now. Silence, he finally understood, is not the absence of noise. It is the ____35____ of your own voice. 21. A. victory B. punishment C. blessing D. reward 22. A. enveloped B. interested C. engaged D. absorbed 23. A. wandered into B. stormed out of C. escaped from D. broke into 24. A. for B. so C. when D. yet 25. A. panic B. wonder C. courage D. terror 26. A. gather B. settle C. hide D. dance 27. A. abruptly B. gradually C. fortunately D. instantly 28. A. deafening B. sharp C. faint D. fierce 29. A. whispers B. thunders C. yells D. screams 30. A. brave B. slow C. still D. swift 31. A. lock B. distinguish C. tear D. hide 32. A. space B. money C. data D. power 33. A. weakness B. emptiness C. loneliness D. darkness 34. A. move B. pass C. fade D. wipe 35. A. control B. symbol C. loss D. presence 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述男孩杰克厌恶乡村寂静，在奶奶引导下读懂宁静，摆脱电子依赖、收获内心成长的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：这对他来说像是一种惩罚。A. victory胜利；B. punishment惩罚；C. blessing祝福；D. reward奖励。根据前文“Jack hated spending the summer in the country.”可知，杰克讨厌乡村夏日生活，视其为惩罚。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而待在奶奶的农舍里，他被沉闷的寂静所笼罩。A. enveloped笼罩、包围；B. interested使感兴趣；C. engaged参与；D. absorbed吸收。根据下文“ “Too quiet,” he complained.”可知，杰克身处寂静之中，被静谧的环境包围。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：一天下午，杰克闲逛走进了布满灰尘的阁楼。A. wandered into闲逛走进；B. stormed out of愤然走出；C. escaped from逃离；D. broke into闯入。根据上文“dull silence.”可知，杰克无事可做，随意走进阁楼。 【24题详解】 考查连词。句意：它的表盘裂开了，但指针依旧完好。A. for因为；B. so因此；C. when当……时；D. yet然而、但是。表盘破损和指针完好形成转折关系，用yet连接。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：那一刻，看着微小的尘埃在金色光线中飞舞，一股奇妙的感觉涌上他心头。A. panic恐慌；B. wonder惊奇、奇妙；C. courage勇气；D. terror恐惧。根据上文“He opened it, and the soft ticking filled the stillness.”可知，静谧环境搭配怀表滴答声，让杰克心生奇妙之感。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：那一刻，看着微小的尘埃在金色光线中飞舞，一股奇妙的感觉涌上他心头。A. gather聚集；B. settle降落；C. hide躲藏；D. dance飞舞、舞动。根据上文“tiny dust particles”和下文“in the golden light.”可知，此处指光影中的尘埃轻盈飘动，用dance形容贴合唯美画面。 【27题详解】 考查副词。句意：随后，世界渐渐开始低声絮语——风吹过麦田、蟋蟀鸣叫、远处狐狸的叫声。A. abruptly突然地；B. gradually逐渐地；C. fortunately幸运地；D. instantly立刻地。根据前文“At first, he heard nothing”可知，从听不见声音到听见万物声响，是一个循序渐进的过程。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：除此之外，还有口袋里怀表微弱的滴答声。A. deafening震耳欲聋的；B. sharp尖锐的；C. faint微弱的；D. fierce猛烈的。根据下文“tick of the watch in his pocket”可知，怀表放在口袋里，声音微弱轻柔。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：奶奶说：“喧嚣是呐喊，而寂静是低语。你需要足够沉静，才能接纳这份寂静。”A. whispers低语；B. thunders轰鸣；C. yells大叫；D. screams尖叫。根据上文“the world began to whisper”可知，此处指与喧嚣的呐喊对比，寂静是低声诉说。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：奶奶说：“喧嚣是呐喊，而寂静是低语。你需要足够沉静，才能接纳这份寂静。”A. brave勇敢的；B. slow缓慢的；C. still沉静的、平静的；D. swift迅速的。根据上文“asked him to close his eyes”可知，闭眼聆听通常能让人平静，因此此处指想要聆听寂静中的声音，需要保持内心沉静平和。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：杰克慢慢开始挣脱一直沉迷的电子屏幕。A. lock锁住；B. distinguish区分；C. tear挣脱、撕开；D. hide隐藏。根据下文“Instead of searching for a charger, he helped his grandmother repair a broken fence.”可知，杰克慢慢开始戒掉屏幕依赖。tear oneself away from表示“忍痛离开、摆脱沉迷”。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：有一天，杰克的手机没电了。A. space空间；B. money金钱；C. data流量；D. power电量。根据下文“Instead of searching for a charger”可知，他的手机没电了。run out of power表示“没电、耗尽电量”。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：他意识到寂静并非空洞虚无，而是充满了他从前忙于琐事而忽略的事物。A. weakness弱点；B. emptiness空洞、虚无；C. loneliness孤独；D. darkness黑暗。根据下文“it was full of things he’d been too busy to notice”可知，杰克打破固有认知，明白寂静不是空洞无物。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：他的烦恼——考试失利、和朋友争吵，此刻似乎渐渐消散。A. move移动；B. pass经过；C. fade消散、褪去；D. wipe擦拭。根据上文““Noise shouts,” his grandmother said, “but silence ____ . You have to be ____ enough to let it in.””可知，身处宁静、内心平和后，过往的烦恼慢慢消散。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：他终于明白，寂静并非没有声响，而是自我心声的显现。A. control控制；B. symbol象征；C. loss缺失；D. presence存在、显现。根据上文“is not the absence of noise”可知，此处指寂静是自我声音的显现。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Canopy Nexus, ____36____ (lie) in the heart of Berlin, redefines urban green spaces through its creative use of upright gardening and renewable energy systems. Designed by Lena Müller, an eco-architect ____37____ (celebrate) for her award-winning work in sustainable and community-driven urban design, this six-story structure features 20,000 native plants grown on its solar panel-coated walls, which not only produce clean energy but also naturally regulate indoor temperatures. The ____38____ (combine) of plants and advanced technology creates a striking visual effect in the city. Visitors enter through a tunnel of recycled glass bricks that soften sunlight, creating rainbow patterns that change with the time of day. At the center lies a circular (圆形的) place ____39____ community workshops are held weekly, teaching urban farming skills to ____40____ (native). The top floor’s observation platform, ____41____ (access) to the public through stairs lined with air-purifying moss (青苔), offers amazing views while displaying real-time data on air-quality improvements. ____42____ truly sets the Nexus apart is its AI-powered irrigation system. Using weather predictions and soil sensors, it calculates precisely how much water each plant needs, greatly reducing waste ____43____ 90% compared to traditional methods. This smart water management represents the future of sustainable urban agriculture. The project ____44____ (become) a blueprint for cities worldwide seeking to balance ecological responsibility with social engagement since its opening. The Canopy Nexus successfully demonstrates how urban development can harmoniously integrate environmental preservation and community well-being, serving as ____45____ inspiring model for future projects globally. 【答案】36. lying 37. celebrated 38. combination 39. where 40. natives 41. accessible 42. What 43. by 44. has become 45. an 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍柏林的树冠枢纽建筑，介绍其绿色设计、智能系统以及在城市生态建设中的示范意义。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：坐落于柏林市中心的树冠枢纽，通过创新性利用垂直园艺和可再生能源系统重新定义了城市绿地。本句已有谓语动词redefines，空格处为非谓语动词，主语The Canopy Nexus与lie为主动关系，用现在分词lying作状语。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这座六层建筑由生态建筑师莉娜·穆勒设计，她凭借可持续、服务社区的城市设计获奖无数，建筑外墙覆盖太阳能板，种植两万株本土植物，既能产出清洁能源，又能自然调节室内温度。名词eco-architect与celebrate为被动关系，指这位建筑师因作品被赞誉，用过去分词作后置定语。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：植物与先进科技的结合在城市中营造出极具冲击力的视觉效果。定冠词The后接名词作句子主语，combine的名词形式为combination“结合、组合”。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：建筑中心设有一处圆形场地，社区每周都会在此举办工坊活动，向本地人传授都市农耕技术。先行词为地点名词a circular place，定语从句需要地点状语，用关系副词where引导。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：建筑中心设有一处圆形场地，社区每周都会在此举办工坊活动，向本地人传授都市农耕技术。介词to后接名词作宾语，native表示“本地人”，为可数名词，此处泛指当地民众，用复数形式。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：顶楼的观景台可供公众通行，通往观景台的楼梯两侧布满净化空气的青苔，观景台不仅视野绝佳，还能实时展示空气质量改善数据。固定搭配accessible to sb.表示“可供某人使用、进入”，此处用形容词短语作后置定语。 【42题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：让这座树冠枢纽与众不同的是其人工智能灌溉系统。本句为主语从句，从句缺少主语，指代事物，用what引导，句首首字母大写。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：该系统结合天气预测和土壤传感器，精准计算每株植物的需水量，相比传统方式将水资源浪费减少了90%。固定搭配reduce by+百分比，表示“减少了……比例”。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：自开放以来，该项目已成为全球城市兼顾生态责任与社会活动的典范。根据时间状语since its opening可知，句子用现在完成时，主语The project为单数，助动词用has。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：树冠枢纽成功证明城市发展可以兼顾环境保护与社区福祉，为全球未来项目提供了一个鼓舞人心的范本。model是可数名词单数，此处泛指“一个鼓舞人心的范本”，inspiring以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校即将举办成人仪式（coming-of-age ceremony），为挑选最合适的徽章（badge），现向大家征集意见。请给你校英语报写一篇短文投稿，选择你最喜欢的一个徽章，并说明理由。 My Favorite Badge for coming-of-age ceremony ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My Favorite Badge for coming-of-age ceremony As we are about to embrace our coming-of-age ceremony, I strongly recommend the badge with the words “Growth means responsibility” as my favorite. First of all, this badge perfectly captures the essence of becoming an adult. Adulthood is not merely about reaching a certain age; it is about taking on responsibilities for ourselves, our families, and society as a whole. When we turn 18, we are expected to make our own decisions and bear the consequences. This badge serves as a constant reminder that growing up means learning to shoulder our duties. Secondly, compared with the other two badges, “Growth means responsibility” is more inspiring and profound. “Be grateful” is certainly important, but gratitude is just one of the many qualities we should develop. “Chase dreams” sounds encouraging, yet without a sense of responsibility, dreams may remain fantasies. Responsibility is the foundation upon which both gratitude and dreams are built. For these reasons, I believe the “Growth means responsibility” badge is the most meaningful choice for our special day. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生向校英语报投稿，从三个备选徽章中选择最喜欢的一个并说明理由，为学校的成人仪式征集意见。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 推荐：recommend → propose 承担：take on → undertaking 后果：consequence → outcome 鼓舞人心的：inspiring → encouraging 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Adulthood is not merely about reaching a certain age; it is about taking on responsibilities for ourselves, our families, and society as a whole. 拓展句：Adulthood is a stage which is not merely about reaching a certain age, but also about taking on responsibilities for ourselves, our families, and the whole society. 【点睛】【高分句型1】This badge serves as a constant reminder that growing up means learning to shoulder our duties.(运用了that引导的同位语从句) 【高分句型2】“Be grateful” is certainly important, but gratitude is just one of the many qualities we should develop.(运用了省略关系代词的定语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Today was the last day of school before winter vacation. When our teacher announced that each of us was to join a community volunteering program during the break, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Whispers and cheerful questions filled the air. “What kind of volunteering will we do?” “Who in the neighborhood needs our help?” Everyone could hardly wait for the coming meaningful tasks. Emma and I have been close neighbors since kindergarten, so we naturally teamed up without a second thought. After school, we wandered around our community and soon spotted a notice on the community notice board: “Due to the recent heavy snow, our community courier station (快递站) is now out of service. Part-time volunteers are needed to help handle the delayed packages.” The cold weather had slowed down deliveries a lot, so we immediately understood how tough things were there. Without hesitation, we decided to give it a shot. We headed straight to the station, only to be shocked by the total mess. Discarded (丢弃的) packaging lay all over the floor, and packages were piled everywhere, nearly blocking the passages. People streamed in and out nonstop. The air was thick with frustration as anxious customers crowded around the counter, all asking for help with their late deliveries at once. At the center of the chaos stood Mr. Lee, the station manager, looking exhausted, with a barcode (条形码) scanner in his hand. He pointed at his computer screen, where rows of delivery orders were marked “Overdue” in red. He told us the station was facing two big problems. First, the place was so messy that people could hardly walk inside, and nothing could get done. Second, with so many customers needing help at the same time, he simply couldn’t deal with all the questions by himself. Wiping sweat from his forehead, he admitted, “I can’t handle these alone.” Emma and I exchanged a determined look, ready to take on the challenge. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 We quickly divided up the work based on what we were good at. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The courier station took on a brand-new look. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 We quickly divided up the work based on what we were good at. Emma volunteered to comfort anxious customers and answer their questions patiently, keeping the order of the crowd. Meanwhile, I set out to tidy the messy station. I swept away the waste packaging and sorted countless packages by address and size. Though our hands turned freezing and we felt tired, we didn’t pause for a rest. Mr. Lee was greatly relieved and praised us repeatedly for our efficient help. The courier station took on a brand-new look. The floor was clean and tidy, and all packages were placed in order, making the whole space spacious and organized. The noisy crowd gradually dispersed, and the station returned to a peaceful and orderly state. Customers no longer waited anxiously and left with satisfied smiles. After finishing all the work, we felt a strong sense of accomplishment. This volunteering experience taught me that small efforts can make a big difference. Cooperation and dedication are the most precious gains in our winter vacation. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述寒假前夕，作者和好友Emma组队参加社区志愿活动。因大雪影响，社区快递站堆积大量滞留包裹、环境杂乱、人手紧缺、一片混乱。看到站长Lee先生疲惫无助，两人下定决心分工协作，主动承担志愿工作，帮助快递站渡过难题。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段主要描写两人合理分工：Emma负责安抚顾客、解答疑问、维持秩序，作者负责清扫杂物、分类整理包裹，二人不畏严寒辛苦忙碌，得到站长的认可。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段主要描写快递站焕然一新、整洁有序，顾客满意离去，作者和Emma收获成就感，并领悟到小小努力也能创造大价值，懂得了合作与奉献的意义。 2.续写线索：分工协作 ——安抚顾客、整理包裹 ——辛苦劳作、获得认可 —— 站点焕然一新 ——顾客满意离去 —— 收获成就感 ——领悟奉献与合作的意义 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.整理：sort/tidy/organize ②.赞美：praise/compliment ③.完成：finish/accomplish 情绪类 ①.焦虑的：anxious/worried ②.满足的：satisfied/accomplished 【点睛】[高分句型1] Emma volunteered to comfort anxious customers and answer their questions patiently, keeping the order of the crowd.（运用现在分词keeping作状语） [高分句型2] This volunteering experience taught me that small efforts can make a big difference.（运用that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末考试 英语科试题 (满分120分。考试时间120分钟。) 注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。并用2B铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A University College Utrecht (UCU) Open Day We organize an Open Day on campus twice a year, in March and in November. On this day you can participate in various sessions such as presentations, workshops and campus tours. Please click the link below to sign up for a notification once the registration system is available. SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN DAY NOTIFICATION Sessions Introduction General Presentation (10:00-10:45 — 13:00-13:45) A teacher and a student will give you a general presentation about what UCU has to offer and help you determine whether UCU is the right choice for you. Topics to be discussed are: integrating academic subjects with the arts and sciences program, curriculum examples, opportunities for curriculum improvement, personal and academic support, etc. Campus Tour (11:00-11:45 — 14:00-14:45) Two of our students will lead a guided tour covering the campus grounds, academic facilities and student accommodation. During the tour, you will gain deeper insights into academic studies, student life and the social activities organized on our campus. Curriculum Session (11:00-11:45 — 14:00-14:45) A one-on-one consultation between a teacher and a student covers all courses. Conducted in a small-scale classroom setting, this personalized session addresses all your questions regarding curriculum arrangements and academic plans. Information Market: Meet our staff and students (10:00 — 15:30) We have repurposed one academic building into an information fair. Visitors are welcome to explore the entire ground floor, where staff and students will be on hand to answer your questions covering admissions and tuition financing, academic majors, community and well-being, as well as post-graduation pathways — whether that means securing a job, pursuing graduate studies, or launching a new business. ①Welcome desk/ General presentation/ café ②Information Market ③Start campus tour ④Curriculum sessions 1. What is the link used for? A. Getting program details. B. Confirming scheduled events. C. Subscribing to a reminder. D. Registering for various sessions. 2. What is special about the Curriculum Session? A. The longest duration. B. Tailor-made course talk. C. Teacher engagement. D. Focus on major courses. 3. Where should a student interested in career development go to? A. Locke Hall. B. Dining Hall. C. College Hall. D. Voltaire Hall. B In my front yard lives a wild climbing rose, which is an extremely tough and stubborn plant. Every early summer, sharp thorns (刺) cover its winding branches, ready to threaten anyone who gets close. I have torn three shirts and scratched my hands countless times while trimming (修剪) its overgrown branches. Even walking past it needs extra care, or sudden scratches will bring tiny but lasting pain. The wild rose is also a greedy grower. It spreads fast and takes up most of the sunlight and soil nutrients. I once planted jasmine and lavender beside it, hoping to enrich the yard. However, all these gentle plants failed to compete and gradually died one by one. The jasmine leaves turned yellow, and the lavender simply stopped blooming. Still, the wild rose has irreplaceable charm and value. It is a perfect home for local small creatures. Every spring, its pink blossoms attract busy bees and lovely butterflies. On June nights, the scent of these blossoms slips through my window, so sweet and wild that I forget the scratches. In summer, sparrows often hide in its thick branches, singing softly and resting from the heat. It turns my plain yard into a tiny lively ecosystem full of vitality. I once thought of cutting it down to free up space. But I soon gave up the idea. It has rooted deeply in the yard, growing stronger year by year. More importantly, it has become a quiet witness of my daily life, quietly recording every spring breeze and every golden summer sunset in my life. Now I no longer complain about its troubles. I learn to adapt to its wild nature and trim its branches regularly to keep it in good shape. It offers beauty and vitality to my small yard, and teaches me a gentle truth: coexistence, not conquest, is the best way to get along with nature. In its messy branches, I’ve found a thorny sort of peace. 4. Why does the author mention the jasmine and lavender in paragraph 2? A. To suggest they are too fragile. B. To show the benefits the rose brings. C. To show the poor gardening skills. D. To reveal the rose’s aggressive nature. 5. Why did the author give up cutting down the wild rose? A. The difficulty of removing it. B. The cool shade for the yard. C. The companionship it offered. D. The mini-ecosystem it created. 6. What is the author’s attitude towards the wild rose? A. Dismissive but grateful. B. Mixed but tolerant. C. Annoyed but fascinated. D. Approving but fearful. 7. What does the author learn from this experience? A. Live and let live. B. Every rose has its thorn. C. No pains, no gains. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. C Fear of mathematics dates back further than most people assume. A century ago, the German physicist Felix Auerbach, troubled by this very issue and eager to find solutions, published a book titled The Fear of Mathematics and How to Overcome It. What causes people’s fear of mathematics? Auerbach claimed that the root of this anxiety lies in a misperception about the true nature of math. While many are afraid of making mistakes in calculations, many brilliant mathematicians struggle with simple calculations — this clearly distinguishes calculating ability from math itself. Similarly, this distinction exists in literature: the ability to craft engaging stories with graceful language is an artistic talent that differs from mastering basic spelling and punctuation rules. The same is true of math. It isn’t mere calculation. What, then, is mathematics? Auerbach says it is three things: a science, a language and an art. Actually, part of the issue is that we are stuck in the first box. The incredible application of math in science has meant that it is possible, though undesirable, to teach it only with this application in mind. A focus merely on technical skills misses the joy and excitement that can come from finding patterns and understanding them, from seeing the true beauty of mathematics. That beauty lies in wonderfully elegant thinking that allows us to understand the infinite, explore the great symmetries (对称性) of art and nature. As a language, what sets math apart is the universality (普遍性) of its truths — you can become fluent wherever you come from. As Auerbach puts it, you cannot do “German mathematics with a Japanese accent”. Mathematics unites us through the shared language of reason. In researching the beautiful connections between mathematics and literature, I have found many examples of mathematicians and poets praising each other’s disciplines. As Auerbach says, “Mathematics is a poetic art”. If we can be shown the beauty of mathematics, we will cease to be afraid of the technical details supporting it. 8. How does the author develop paragraph 2? A. By giving a definition. B. By making a comparison. C. By illustrating an opinion. D. By presenting a phenomenon. 9. What does the author imply by saying “we are stuck in the first box” in paragraph 3? A. Perception of math only as an art form. B. Mathematicians’ discovery of new patterns. C. Overemphasis on scientific applications. D. Misinterpretation of math as a language. 10. What would Felix Auerbach probably agree with? A. Math is a language mastered by all of us. B. Math anxiety arises from poor math education. C. Learning technical skills is a top priority. D. Appreciating math’s beauty relieves the fear. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Felix Auerbach: Discovering Math’s Beauty B. Technical Details: The Core of Math Anxiety C. Redefining Math: Integrating Math with Art D. Math’s Beauty: Rethinking Our Fear of Math D During the Little Ice Age, the Inuit and the Norse coexisted in Greenland. Although both groups faced the same climate challenges, their fates were different. Why the Inuit thrived while the Norse declined has confused archaeologists for decades. To answer this question, the researchers investigated the issue from a new perspective. A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology by Mathilde Meyer and Dr. Felix Riede reveals the unexpected role of childhood play. The research team analyzed toys unearthed from archaeological sites. The Norse settlements yielded 72 toys. The Inuit settlements, located in similar environmental conditions, yielded 2,397 toys. The study revealed that the Inuit created a much broader and more varied range of toys. These included miniatures of kayaks, knives, and lamps, each designed to teach specific practical skills. In contrast, Norse toys were limited to objects related to traditional agricultural activities, such as bird figures and domestic tools. Dr. Riede explains, “The Inuit’s toys not only mirrored their survival strategies but also actively cultivated innovation among children. The Norse toys, however, stressed a conventional way of life.” More strikingly, the Inuit children’s play grew dramatically over time. This may reflect a deliberate cultural response to environmental pressures. The Inuit’s developmental environment for children emphasized exploration. These practices allowed children to experience new technologies and strategies, such as dog sleds and the umiaq (a large boat), crucial for surviving the harsh conditions. Over time, Inuit toys also revealed subtle shifts in design and emphasis that corresponded to broader ecological and social changes. By contrast, the Norse stuck to established norms, limiting their capacity to innovate or transition to marine-based economies. Though the lack of toys may indicate that Norse society was less creative from the start, the researchers argue that their tendency to give irrelevant toys intensified any initial lack of creativity and ultimately reduced their chances of survival. By contrast, the Inuit’s preference for various and relevant toys paved the way for their children. This research invites reflection on how contemporary societies and modern parents educate children to face future challenges, such as climate change and social crises. 12. What is the main purpose of the new study? A. To solve a historical survival mystery. B. To contrast two parenting philosophies. C. To offer a solution to climate challenges. D. To document two ancient lifestyles. 13. What advantages did Inuit toys have over Norse toys? A. Variety and durability. B. Diversity and adaptability. C. Practicality and stability. D. Creativity and complexity. 14. What did the change in Inuit children’s play over time suggest? A. Sufficient play could reduce survival threats. B. Exposure to more toys improved kids’ creativity. C. Traditional wisdom was overlooked for survival. D. Experimental play facilitated cultural adaptation. 15. What lesson can modern parents draw from the study? A. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities. B. Emphasize toys that promote imagination. C. Choose toys that develop real-world skills. D. Encourage cooperative role-playing games. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Positive everyday actions, such as consistent reading and enough sleep, can make a difference to your brain’s health. Apart from these routines, the following advice helps you build your brain power. ____16____ A single workout can improve working memory by boosting blood circulation and releasing chemicals that create new neural connections. Studies confirm that people who stick to daily exercise perform better on memory and concentration tests. Just like you can train your body for brain health, you can also train your minds to process uncomfortable emotions. It is common to be trapped in states of anxiety and worry. ____17____ Research proves that directly addressing what makes you anxious breaks the cycle of fear and avoidance. Moreover, social bonds also play a critical role. Experts have found that loneliness activates the body’s stress response and raises inflammation (炎症) levels. Over time, persistent stress and inflammation damage brain cells and the connections between them. ____18____ Simply reaching out to a friend or family member for even a short call can fight loneliness and provide a powerful benefit. In addition, stimulating your brain with novel activities is a powerful way to keep your brain engaged and growing. ____19____ This practice may have short-term and long-term benefits for your brain. Unlike routine tasks, novelty stimulates the formation of fresh neural pathways, enhancing cognitive abilities over time. Boosting brain fitness demands a great deal of mental and physical energy. However, mastering several simple habits can sharpen your mind and strengthen connections with people around you. ____20____ A. Physical exercise is an effective way to reduce anxiety. B. For example, you can learn a new skill or try something artistic. C. In such moments, a good approach is to face your fears head-on. D. Every small new experience will connect you with different people. E. Regular physical exercise and emotional regulation can work wonders. F. The opportunities for personal and relationship growth are well worth the effort. G. Staying socially connected can help protect the brain from these negative effects. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Jack hated spending the summer in the country. It felt like a ____21____. Back in the city, he was wrapped in familiar noise: the booming of traffic and the constant buzz of his phone. Staying at his grandma’s farmhouse, however, left him ____22____ in dull silence. “Too quiet,” he complained. But his grandma just said softly, “Listen.” One afternoon, Jack ____23____ the dusty attic (阁楼). Among forgotten items, he found a pocket watch. Its face was cracked, ____24____ the hands were still in good condition. He opened it, and the soft ticking filled the stillness. For a moment, ____25____ swept over him as he watched tiny dust particles (颗粒) ___26___ in the golden light. That evening, his grandmother led him to an oak tree and asked him to close his eyes. At first, he heard nothing. Then ____27____, the world began to whisper — the wind through the cornfields, a cricket’s singing, the distant bark of a fox. Beneath it lay the ____28____ tick of the watch in his pocket. “Noise shouts,” his grandmother said, “but silence ____29____. You have to be ____30____ enough to let it in.” Jack slowly started to ____31____ himself away from the screen he’d been glued to. One day, Jack’s phone ran out of ____32____. Instead of searching for a charger, he helped his grandmother repair a broken fence. As they labored together, he realized silence wasn’t about ____33____ — it was full of things he’d been too busy to notice. And in that silence, he began to hear the voice of his own heart. His worries — the failed exam, the arguments with friends — seemed to ____34____ away now. Silence, he finally understood, is not the absence of noise. It is the ____35____ of your own voice. 21. A. victory B. punishment C. blessing D. reward 22. A. enveloped B. interested C. engaged D. absorbed 23. A. wandered into B. stormed out of C. escaped from D. broke into 24. A. for B. so C. when D. yet 25. A. panic B. wonder C. courage D. terror 26. A. gather B. settle C. hide D. dance 27. A. abruptly B. gradually C. fortunately D. instantly 28. A. deafening B. sharp C. faint D. fierce 29. A. whispers B. thunders C. yells D. screams 30. A. brave B. slow C. still D. swift 31. A. lock B. distinguish C. tear D. hide 32. A. space B. money C. data D. power 33. A. weakness B. emptiness C. loneliness D. darkness 34. A. move B. pass C. fade D. wipe 35. A. control B. symbol C. loss D. presence 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Canopy Nexus, ____36____ (lie) in the heart of Berlin, redefines urban green spaces through its creative use of upright gardening and renewable energy systems. Designed by Lena Müller, an eco-architect ____37____ (celebrate) for her award-winning work in sustainable and community-driven urban design, this six-story structure features 20,000 native plants grown on its solar panel-coated walls, which not only produce clean energy but also naturally regulate indoor temperatures. The ____38____ (combine) of plants and advanced technology creates a striking visual effect in the city. Visitors enter through a tunnel of recycled glass bricks that soften sunlight, creating rainbow patterns that change with the time of day. At the center lies a circular (圆形的) place ____39____ community workshops are held weekly, teaching urban farming skills to ____40____ (native). The top floor’s observation platform, ____41____ (access) to the public through stairs lined with air-purifying moss (青苔), offers amazing views while displaying real-time data on air-quality improvements. ____42____ truly sets the Nexus apart is its AI-powered irrigation system. Using weather predictions and soil sensors, it calculates precisely how much water each plant needs, greatly reducing waste ____43____ 90% compared to traditional methods. This smart water management represents the future of sustainable urban agriculture. The project ____44____ (become) a blueprint for cities worldwide seeking to balance ecological responsibility with social engagement since its opening. The Canopy Nexus successfully demonstrates how urban development can harmoniously integrate environmental preservation and community well-being, serving as ____45____ inspiring model for future projects globally. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校即将举办成人仪式（coming-of-age ceremony），为挑选最合适的徽章（badge），现向大家征集意见。请给你校英语报写一篇短文投稿，选择你最喜欢的一个徽章，并说明理由。 My Favorite Badge for coming-of-age ceremony ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Today was the last day of school before winter vacation. When our teacher announced that each of us was to join a community volunteering program during the break, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Whispers and cheerful questions filled the air. “What kind of volunteering will we do?” “Who in the neighborhood needs our help?” Everyone could hardly wait for the coming meaningful tasks. Emma and I have been close neighbors since kindergarten, so we naturally teamed up without a second thought. After school, we wandered around our community and soon spotted a notice on the community notice board: “Due to the recent heavy snow, our community courier station (快递站) is now out of service. Part-time volunteers are needed to help handle the delayed packages.” The cold weather had slowed down deliveries a lot, so we immediately understood how tough things were there. Without hesitation, we decided to give it a shot. We headed straight to the station, only to be shocked by the total mess. Discarded (丢弃的) packaging lay all over the floor, and packages were piled everywhere, nearly blocking the passages. People streamed in and out nonstop. The air was thick with frustration as anxious customers crowded around the counter, all asking for help with their late deliveries at once. At the center of the chaos stood Mr. Lee, the station manager, looking exhausted, with a barcode (条形码) scanner in his hand. He pointed at his computer screen, where rows of delivery orders were marked “Overdue” in red. He told us the station was facing two big problems. First, the place was so messy that people could hardly walk inside, and nothing could get done. Second, with so many customers needing help at the same time, he simply couldn’t deal with all the questions by himself. Wiping sweat from his forehead, he admitted, “I can’t handle these alone.” Emma and I exchanged a determined look, ready to take on the challenge. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 We quickly divided up the work based on what we were good at. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The courier station took on a brand-new look. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $