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2025-2026学年下学期高二英语阶段作业 说明：本试卷共四大题，满分150分；考试时间120分钟； 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，考生号，考场号，座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Where was the man when he saw Rita? A. At a clinic. B. At a pet store. C. At a gas station. 2. How does Susan sound? A. Annoyed. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. 3. How will the woman get to the airport? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 4. Why does the woman apologize to the man? A. She lost his bags. B. She ran into him. C. She took the wrong turn. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to avoid the risk. B. Whether to hire new staff. C. When to offer a hand. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出6秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman call James? A. To pay her bill. B. To request some service. C. To inquire about the charge. 7. How much does the woman have to pay as a late fee? A. $20. B. $65. C. $85. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10三个小题。 8. From whom did the man hear of the museum? A. A guide. B. His teacher. C. His friend. 9. Which section in the museum amazed the woman most? A. The sea life exhibit. B. The environmental exhibit. C. The ocean mapping exhibit. 10. When will the speakers most likely visit the museum? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13三个小题。 11. Why does the woman express thanks to the man? A. He’ll shop with her. B. He’ll drive her home. C. He’ll entertain her friends. 12. What’s the advantage of a convenience store for the man? A. The lower prices. B. Much more selection. C. Longer business hours. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Stay at the counter. B. Compare different brands. C. Help the man pick items. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16三个小题。 14. What has the woman been reading? A. A novel. B. A cookbook. C. A dictionary. 15. Why doesn’t the man read books? A. He dislikes stories. B. He is too busy. C. He has poor eyesight. 16. Where does the man usually listen to his books? A. On the bed. B. In the car. C. On the plane 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。 17. What enabled the speaker’s visit to China? A. A special travel discount. B. An invitation from a friend. C. A visa-free transit policy. 18. What did the speaker think of China before the trip? A. It was very modern and clean. B. It had an efficient transport system. C. It had crowded cities and strange food. 19. What was most impressive for the speaker during the trip? A. The warmth of local people. B. The modern high-speed trains. C. The history of the Forbidden City. 20. What do we know about the speaker? A. He often eats street food. B. He can barely speak Chinese. C. He plans to extend his stay. 第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A The 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) is open to U. S. students in grades 6, 7, or 8 who compete at a Society-affiliated science fair in the United States, recognizing outstanding student research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may participate either as individuals or as part of a team. Team project rules ● Up to 3 members. ● Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution. ● Members are judged individually — it is possible that only some members advance. Requirements ● All research must be the student’s own work. ● Projects involving human subjects or animals require ethics review. ● All application materials must be in English. Awards ● Top 300 Students: $125, an award ribbon, and a one-year subscription to Science News Explores magazine. ● Top 30 Finalists: $500, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. ● STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives $3,500 and second place receives $2,500 to support a summer camp. Both first and second place winners also receive an iPad. Click here to know more about other awards. Competition Timeline & Process Stage Time Period Action Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1, 2026 Participate in a JIC-affiliated regional science fair and place in the top 10% to earn nomination and national competition qualification Submit Application February 1,2026 – June 10,2026 Submit online application with project abstract, full research report, and supporting materials Top 300 Announced September 2,2026 Semifinalists announced Top 30 Announced September 16,2026 Finalists announced National Finals October 2026 In-person judging and awards ceremony 1. Which of the following is a team project rule? A. Hand in a joint application. B. Work with at least two partners. C. Detail personal contribution. D. Ensure all members advance. 2. What can we learn about the STEM Awards? A. Only first place winners get an iPad. B. First prize in each category is $3,500. C. Awards are mainly for Science and Engineering. D. Second prize winners can’t attend the summer camp. 3. Which is the correct order of the competition process? ① National Finals ② Application submission ③ National Qualification ④ Semifinalist announcement A. ③→②→④→① B. ②→③→①→④ C. ④→①→③→② D. ③→④→②→① 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了2026年赛默飞世尔科技青少年创新挑战赛的规则、奖项及流程。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Team project rules部分“Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution. (每个成员必须提交单独的申请，并清楚地描述他们的个人贡献。)”可知，团队项目规则要求详细说明个人贡献。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Awards部分“STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives 3,500 (STEM奖：科学、技术、工程和数学类奖项。第一名获得3500美元)”可知，STEM奖中每个类别的第一名奖金是3500美元。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Competition Timeline & Process部分的表格中“Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1,2026 (地区资格赛 2025年11月1日-2026年6月1日)”；“Submit Application February 1, 2026 – June 10, 2026 (提交申请 2026年2月1日-2026年6月10日)”；“Top 300 Announced September 2, 2026 (前300名公布：2026年9月2日)”以及“National Finals October 2026 (全国总决赛 2026年10月)”可知，正确的顺序是地区资格赛→提交申请→半决赛选手公布→全国总决赛，即③→②→④→①。 B A woman in Brazil kept awake during brain surgery moved doctors to tears when she began to sing a song she wrote herself. And the moment is unlike anything we’ve seen before! Doctors diagnosed (诊断) 45-year-old Maria Filomena da Costa with a brain tumor (肿瘤). It needed to be removed, but the location of the mass made things tricky. Removing the tumor without impacting Maria’s speech and cognition wouldn’t be easy. As a result, doctors determined Maria would need to be kept awake during brain surgery! “There was a big risk Maria would lose her speech and it was important that she talked to the team during surgery,” neurosurgeon Carlos Rocha explained. Brain surgery is scary enough. But needless to say, this particular operation was terrifying. And Maria admits she found the idea of surgeons working on her brain while she was awake was frightening. So, the team delayed the operation until Maria was psychologically prepared for everything involved. When it came time to operate, doctors used anesthesia to keep Maria “slightly sleepy,” but still able to speak and respond. The team planned to quiz her on colors, names, etc. “We had prearranged to do speech mapping with electrical stimuli (刺激物) to the brain and tests during surgery asking her to name objects and colors, read and talk,” Carlos said. But Maria surprised everyone when she started singing a song written by herself as doctors began removing the tumor! Maria’s actions completely stunned the doctors. Not only did it provide guarantee for the doctors that Maria’s speech would be just fine, but it moved the team in a powerful way. “There were a number of professionals involved in this procedure and it was an emotional experience. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about her courage,” anesthesiologist Paula Fialho said. The 8-hour surgery went well, and within only 4 days, Maria headed home from the hospital. She’s walking, talking, and is well on her way to a full recovery! 4. What can we learn about the brain tumor in Paragraph 2? A. It put the doctors at risk. B. It kept the patients awake. C. It was diagnosed 45 years ago. D. It was at a position hard to tackle. 5. Why did the doctors postpone the operation? A. Maria needed enough mental preparation. B. Maria demanded a better surgery plan. C. Maria longed to have more speech practice. D. Maria was too scared to accept it completely. 6. How did the doctors make Maria safe and sound during the operation? A. They asked her to sing. B. They gave her a careful test. C. They used anesthesia to make her sleep. D. They helped her react to something by speaking. 7. Which of the following best describes Maria? A. Enthusiastic and ambitious. B. Professional and emotional. C. Optimistic and courageous. D. Cooperative and generous. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名巴西妇女Maria Filomena da Costa在脑手术过程中保持清醒，并唱起自己写的歌曲，这一举动不仅让医生们确信她的语言能力不会受到影响，还深深打动了整个医疗团队，展现了她的勇气和乐观态度。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Removing the tumor without impacting Maria’s speech and cognition wouldn’t be easy.(在不影响玛丽亚的语言和认知的情况下切除肿瘤并不容易。)”可知，切除肿瘤而不影响Maria的言语和认知并不容易，这说明肿瘤的位置很难处理。因此，我们可以得知肿瘤位于一个难以处理的位置。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“And Maria admits she found the idea of surgeons working on her brain while she was awake was frightening. So, the team delayed the operation until Maria was psychologically prepared for everything involved.(玛丽亚承认，她发现外科医生在她醒着的时候对她的大脑进行手术的想法很可怕。所以，团队推迟了手术，直到玛丽亚对所涉及的一切做好了心理准备。)”可知，医生推迟手术是因为玛丽亚需要充分的心理准备。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“When it came time to operate, doctors used anesthesia to keep Maria “slightly sleepy,” but still able to speak and respond.(到了手术的时候，医生用麻醉剂让玛丽亚保持“轻微的困倦”，但仍然能够说话和做出反应。)”和““We had prearranged to do speech mapping with electrical stimuli to the brain and tests during surgery asking her to name objects and colors, read and talk,” Carlos said.(卡洛斯说:“我们事先安排了对大脑进行电刺激的语音映射，并在手术过程中进行测试，要求她说出物体和颜色的名字、阅读和说话。”)”可知，在手术过程中，医生是通过说话帮助她对某事作出反应使玛丽亚安然无恙的。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“And Maria admits she found the idea of surgeons working on her brain while she was awake was frightening.(玛丽亚承认，她发现外科医生在她醒着的时候对她的大脑进行手术的想法很可怕。)”、文章第四段“When it came time to operate, doctors used anesthesia to keep Maria “slightly sleepy,” but still able to speak and respond.(到了手术的时候，医生用麻醉剂让玛丽亚保持“轻微的困倦”，但仍然能够说话和做出反应。)”、文章最后一段“Maria’s actions completely stunned the doctors. Not only did it provide guarantee for the doctors that Maria’s speech would be just fine, but it moved the team in a powerful way.(玛丽亚的行为使医生们大为震惊。这不仅为医生们提供了保证，玛丽亚的演讲不会有问题，而且还以一种强有力的方式感动了整个团队。)”以及“Everyone couldn’t stop talking about her courage(每个人都在不停地谈论她的勇气)”可知，尽管手术本身非常可怕，Maria也承认当想到医生在她清醒的时候对她的大脑进行手术时，她感到害怕。但是，她还是接受了手术，并且在手术过程中唱歌来激励医生。她的行动不仅让医生们确信她的语言能力不会受到影响，还深深地打动了整个医疗团队。因此，Maria被描述为乐观和勇敢的。故选C。 C Electrolyte (电解质) drinks have become increasingly popular on gym floors and running routes, widely promoted as essential for boosting athletic performance and speeding up post-exercise recovery. Once used only by top athletes to cope with intense training in hot conditions, they now attract casual gym-goers and office workers as a simple daily way to stay hydrated (水分充足). These products, ranging from ready-to-drink sports drinks to powders that mix with water, can cost a few pounds per day, adding up to a considerable sum over time. Electrolytes are essential minerals that play a key role in regulating nerves, supporting muscle function and maintaining fluid balance in the human body. Professor Graeme Close, a leading sports nutrition researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, points out that most people are wasting money on electrolyte drinks unnecessarily. A regular, well-designed diet can easily supply enough electrolytes for the average person’s daily needs. However, during long and intense exercise where people sweat heavily, their electrolyte levels may drop significantly. “If you exercise for a long period of time, especially if you are a salty sweater, adding electrolytes in the form of sodium (钠) is a good choice,” Close says. Besides, electrolyte drinks can increase thirst, which helps people drink more water — something particularly necessary during extended workouts. For moderate exercise such as a short trip to the gym, electrolytes are not necessary at all. “Just sip water regularly. That’s more than good enough, so keep your hard-earned money for other things,” Close advises. Of course, if you just enjoy the taste and it encourages you to drink more during exercise, it is not a bad thing. Instead of buying expensive commercial powders, he suggests a simple homemade mix: two-thirds water, one-third fruit juice (like pineapple juice) and a tiny pinch of salt. He also notes there’s little scientific evidence that taking electrolytes first thing in the morning brings any real benefit. 8. Which best describes the current market for electrolyte drinks? A. Primarily used for top athletes in extreme training. B. Chiefly sold as sports drinks to professionals. C. Mainly sold as costly nerve disease treatments. D. Shifted from professional to the general market. 9. Why does Professor Close think people waste money on electrolyte drinks? A. Such drinks are mostly just plain water. B. People mix electrolyte powders poorly. C. A normal balanced diet offers enough electrolytes. D. The body maintains fluid balance by itself. 10. What can be inferred about the recommended homemade mix? A. It works best when taken in the morning. B. It only works with special pineapple juice. C. It is worse for the body than commercial products. D. It is a cheap alternative to expensive drinks. 11. What is Professor Close’s attitude towards electrolyte drinks? A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Disapproving. D. Unconcerned. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】文章指出对大多数进行适度运动的普通人而言，均衡饮食已能满足电解质需求，购买电解质饮料可能是一种浪费，但在长时间高强度出汗运动时，补充电解质仍是有益的。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Electrolyte (电解质) drinks have become increasingly popular on gym floors and running routes, widely promoted as essential for boosting athletic performance and speeding up post-exercise recovery. Once used only by top athletes to cope with intense training in hot conditions, they now attract casual gym-goers and office workers as a simple daily way to stay hydrated (水分充足). (电解质饮料在健身房和跑步路线旁变得越来越受欢迎，被广泛宣传为提升运动表现和加速运动后恢复所必需的饮品。过去，只有顶尖运动员才会在炎热的训练环境中使用这种饮料，而现在它吸引了普通健身者和上班族，成为一种简单的日常补水方式。)”可知，电解质饮料的使用人群从“曾经仅限顶尖运动员”变为“现在吸引了普通健身者和上班族”，表明其市场已从专业市场转向大众市场。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Professor Graeme Close, a leading sports nutrition researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, points out that most people are wasting money on electrolyte drinks unnecessarily. A regular, well-designed diet can easily supply enough electrolytes for the average person’s daily needs. (利物浦约翰摩尔斯大学的著名运动营养学专家Graeme Close教授指出，大多数人都在毫无必要地浪费钱购买电解质饮料。对于普通人而言，一份合理的、精心设计的饮食就能轻松满足日常所需的电解质含量。)”可知，Close教授认为人们在电解质饮料上浪费钱，是因为正常的均衡饮食就能提供足够的电解质。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Instead of buying expensive commercial powders, he suggests a simple homemade mix: two-thirds water, one-third fruit juice (like pineapple juice) and a tiny pinch of salt. (他建议不要购买昂贵的商业冲剂，而是采用一种简单的自制混合物：三分之二的水，三分之一的果汁（比如菠萝汁），再加上一点点盐。)”可推知，教授推荐的自制混合物经济实惠，是昂贵饮料的一种廉价替代品。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中Close所说的话“If you exercise for a long period of time, especially if you are a salty sweater, adding electrolytes in the form of sodium (钠) is a good choice (如果你长时间进行锻炼，尤其是如果你属于容易出汗且体液流失较多的人群，那么以钠的形式补充电解质是一个不错的选择)”和最后一段中Close所说的话“Just sip water regularly. That’s more than good enough, so keep your hard-earned money for other things (只需定期小口喝水即可。这已经足够了，所以把钱留着用于其他用途吧。)”可知，Close教授否定不必要的电解质饮料消费，也肯定其特定场景的价值，表明他对电解质饮料的态度是客观的。 D Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款). In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL. Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending. To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases. At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”. 12. What do we know about BNPL? A. It boosts consumer spending. B. It involves high-interest fees. C. It raises the price of products. D. It sets up a minimum purchase. 13. What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Rapid. B. Fixed. C. Temporary. D. Permanent. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Ways of using BNPL services. B. BNPL’s influence on consumers. C. Disadvantages of paying in installments. D. A comparison of different payment methods. 15. Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph? A. To urge people to stop using BNPL. B. To show the wide application of BNPL. C. To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers. D. To warn people to be cautious about BNPL. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章围绕“先买后付（BNPL）”服务展开，介绍其对消费者支出的影响、作用机制及潜在风险。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. (在新的研究中，我们发现BNPL的采用立即导致了支出的显著增加。)” 以及第三段中“They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.(这些支出增长持续了近6个月，表明BNPL推动了消费者支出的持续增长，而非短期增长。)”可知，BNPL会促进消费者支出。故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.(在随后的跟踪研究中，观察到这些支出增长并非transitory：它们持续了近六个月，表明 BNPL 驱动了消费者支出的持续增长，而非短期增长。)”可知，句中not transitory与lasted for close to six months、lasting gains呼应，说明增长不是短期的，因此transitory意为“暂时的”。故选C。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases.(为了理解 BNPL 如何增加支出，我们进行了实验，发现分期支付的参与者比全额支付的参与者感受到的财务压力更小。BNPL 能够将支付分割成更小的金额，这让消费者对自己的预算有了更好的控制感。即使大额支付被推迟，小额支付似乎也更容易管理。此外，小额支付让消费者觉得成本不那么重要，鼓励他们在购买中添加更多物品。)”可知，本段主要阐述了BNPL对消费者的影响（如减少财务约束感、促进多购物等）。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。最后一段中“Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial ‘sugar crash’.(就像诱人的甜点一样，先买后付短期内可能看起来很有吸引力，但如果过度使用就会带来风险，导致财务上的“糖崩溃”)”，通过“诱人的甜点”类比 BNPL，说明其虽有吸引力但过度使用有风险，目的是警告人们要谨慎使用BNPL。故选D。 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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How Nature Helps Teens Beat Stress Being a teenager today is stressful. With academic pressure, social media anxiety, and uncertain futures, many young people feel exhausted. While therapy and medication are common solutions, there is a simpler, cheaper, and more effective remedy available to everyone: spending time in nature. ____16____ It calms the nervous system. When you walk into a forest or sit by a lake, your body relaxes. Studies show that exposure to natural environments lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. ____17____ Your heart rate slows down, and your breathing becomes deeper. It is like hitting a reset button for your brain. It improves focus and creativity. Modern life bombards us with screens and notifications, which fragment our attention. Nature provides a soft fascination. ____18____ This allows your directed attention to rest, improving your ability to concentrate when you return to your studies. Many famous thinkers, including Einstein, credited their best ideas to moments spent walking alone in nature. It builds resilience. Spending time outdoors often involves unpredictable elements, like sudden rain or a steep hill. ____19____ Learning to adapt to these small discomforts teaches you that you can handle unexpected changes in life. You realize that you are stronger and more capable than you thought. It fosters connection. Social media often makes teens feel isolated and inadequate. In nature, these barriers fall away. ____20____ Whether you are hiking with friends or volunteering for a tree-planting project, sharing experiences in nature helps you form deeper, more authentic bonds. So, put down your phone, step outside, and let nature do its magic. Your mind and body will thank you. A. It is a powerful tool for mental health. B. Overcoming these challenges builds confidence. C. Your muscles loosen, and your mind stops racing. D. Nature offers a break from the noise of daily life. E. It is much easier to talk to someone while walking side by side. F. Doctors suggest that teens spend at least two hours a week outdoors. G. The beauty of nature distracts you from your worries and fears. 【答案】16. A 17. C 18. D 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了亲近大自然能够帮助青少年缓解压力，并从平复神经系统、提升专注力与创造力、增强抗压能力、增进人际交往四个方面阐述了大自然带来的积极作用。 【16题详解】 根据前文“While therapy and medication are common solutions, there is a simpler, cheaper, and more effective remedy available to everyone: spending time in nature.(心理治疗和药物是常见的解决办法，但还有一种更简单、实惠且有效的方式可供所有人选择：走进大自然。)”可知，前文引出亲近自然是缓解压力的好方法，空处需要承接上文，总述自然对心理健康的作用，引出下文分论点。选项A“It is a powerful tool for mental health.(它是改善心理健康的有效方式。)”符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Studies show that exposure to natural environments lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) levels.(研究表明，身处自然环境能降低皮质醇也就是压力激素的水平。)”以及后文“Your heart rate slows down, and your breathing becomes deeper.(你的心率放缓，呼吸也变得更加平缓。)”可知，上下文都在描述人体在自然环境中放松的具体表现，空处应填入同类内容。选项C“Your muscles loosen, and your mind stops racing.(你的肌肉放松下来，纷乱的思绪也归于平静。)”衔接前后内容。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Modern life bombards us with screens and notifications, which fragment our attention. Nature provides a soft fascination.(现代生活里，电子屏幕和各类消息不断打扰我们，分散注意力，而大自然有着柔和的吸引力。)”以及后文“This allows your directed attention to rest, improving your ability to concentrate when you return to your studies.(这能让你的定向注意力得到休整，当重新投入学习时，专注力也会有所提升。)”可知，空前说明现代生活的各种干扰因素，空后解释亲自自然带来的好处，故空处需要解释大自然如何让人摆脱外界干扰、放松心神。选项D“Nature offers a break from the noise of daily life.(大自然能让人远离日常生活的纷扰。)”逻辑通顺。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Spending time outdoors often involves unpredictable elements, like sudden rain or a steep hill.(户外活动常会遇到突发状况，比如突如其来的降雨或是陡峭的山坡。)”以及后文“Learning to adapt to these small discomforts teaches you that you can handle unexpected changes in life.(学会适应这些小小的不顺，会让你明白自己有能力应对生活中的突发变故。)”可知，空前说明户外活动会遇到各种挑战，空后说明克服这些挑战的积极影响，故空处应衔接前文，说明克服这些户外难题带来的积极影响，与后文构成并列关系。选项B“Overcoming these challenges builds confidence.(克服这些挑战能够树立自信心。)”契合文意。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Social media often makes teens feel isolated and inadequate. In nature, these barriers fall away.(社交媒体常常让青少年感到孤独和自卑，而在大自然中，这些隔阂都会消失。)”以及后文“Whether you are hiking with friends or volunteering for a tree-planting project, sharing experiences in nature helps you form deeper, more authentic bonds.(无论是和朋友徒步，还是参与植树志愿活动，在自然中相伴相处能帮你建立更深、更真挚的情谊。)”可知，空前说明身处大自然，有助于缓解青少年的孤独与自卑，空后说明自然助力人际交往，故空处应说明在自然环境中与人交流的优势。选项E“It is much easier to talk to someone while walking side by side.(并肩漫步时，与人交流会变得轻松许多。)”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。 It was a freezing winter night. I huddled (蜷缩) in the corner of a 24-hour convenience store, holding a cup of hot chocolate that had already gone ___21___. Failing the job interview was like a hit on the chest. I felt like a deflated ___22___, all my hopes and dreams just leaking away. Outside the glass window, the stars in the sky were dim (暗), ___23___ the sorrow in my heart. Suddenly, the silence was broken by the wind bells. An old man in a washed-out cotton jacket, its original ___24___ hard to tell, pushed the door open. A heavy bag with cleaning tools showed that perhaps he was a cleaner. In his left hand was a bunch of wild flowers in full bloom (盛开). At the counter, he took out a handful of loose ___25___ to pay for his hot milk. Suddenly, coins ___26___ on the floor. Naturally, I knelt to help ___27___ them. He offered the flowers to me with ___28___. When my fingertips brushed against his hands, his clouded eyes ___29___ with a quiet warmth. “Here, child,” he said, “Take these...” I froze with the flowers in my hands. The old man told me how he ____30____ them during his early-morning street sweeps, took them back home, or gave them to ____31____ struggling through this cold winter night. “No matter how hard life is, please ____32____ something to keep going,” he whispered, “Just like these flowers, still ____33____ blooming despite the cold.” That night, I walked home with the flowers. Starlight ____34____ through the clouds, shining over me. True starlight doesn’t only exist in the vast sky above, but also exists in the small, warm ____35____ of ordinary souls. 21. A. cold B. sour C. bad D. sweet 22. A. bomb B. star C. balloon D. engine 23. A. correcting B. guiding C. inspiring D. mirroring 24. A. color B. style C. identity D. function 25. A. food B. change C. flowers D. receipts 26. A. shone B. appeared C. dropped D. flowed 27. A. rescue B. count C. pack D. gather 28. A. tenderness B. hesitation C. curiosity D. patience 29. A. rolled B. closed C. softened D. widened 30. A. ordered B. collected C. cleaned D. delivered 31. A. strangers B. relatives C. followers D. readers 32. A. run out of B. make up for C. take charge of D. hold on to 33. A. randomly B. separately C. determinedly D. generally 34. A. looked B. danced C. floated D. sheltered 35. A. wisdom B. honesty C. rebirth D. kindness 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者在一个寒冷冬夜因面试失败而失意，后被一位清洁工老人用送花的善意温暖并获得鼓励的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：那是一个寒冷的冬夜。我蜷缩在24小时便利店的角落，手里拿着一杯早已变凉的热巧克力。A. cold凉的；B. sour酸的；C. bad坏的；D. sweet甜的。根据上文“It was a freezing winter night”和“holding a cup of hot chocolate”可知，在寒冷的冬夜里，放久的热巧克力会变凉。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：面试失败就像胸口挨了一拳，我感觉自己像个被放了气的气球，所有的希望和梦想都在慢慢流失。A. bomb炸弹；B. star星星；C. balloon气球；D. engine引擎。根据上文“deflated”和下文“all my hopes and dreams just leaking away”可知，作者用被放气的气球来比喻自己泄气、希望破灭的状态。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：窗外，天空中的星星很暗淡，映照出我内心的悲伤。A. correcting纠正；B. guiding引导；C. inspiring激励；D. mirroring映照。根据上文“the stars in the sky were dim (暗)”和下文“the sorrow in my heart”可知，暗淡的星星和作者悲伤的心情相呼应，映照出他的悲伤。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：一个穿着褪色棉夹克的老人推开门，夹克原本的颜色已难以辨认。A. color颜色；B. style风格；C. identity身份；D. function功能。根据上文“in a washed-out cotton jacket”可知，这件夹克已经褪色，原本的颜色看不清了。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：在柜台前，他掏出一把零钱来买热牛奶。A. food食物；B. change零钱；C. flowers花；D. receipts收据。根据下文“to pay for his hot milk”和“coins”可知，他用零钱来付款。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：突然，硬币掉在了地上。A. shone发光；B. appeared出现；C. dropped掉落；D. flowed流动。根据下文“Naturally, I knelt to help ____ them”可知，硬币掉在了地上，作者才会跪下来帮忙。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：很自然地，我跪下来帮他捡起这些硬币。A. rescue营救；B. count数；C. pack打包；D. gather收集。根据上文“coins ____ on the floor”和下文“I knelt to help”可知，作者帮老人把掉在地上的硬币捡起来。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：他温柔地把花递给我。A. tenderness温柔；B. hesitation犹豫；C. curiosity好奇；D. patience耐心。根据下文“with a quiet warmth. “Here, child,” he said, “Take these...””可知，他递花时的态度是温柔的。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：当我的指尖碰到他的手时，他那双蒙着薄雾的眼睛流露出温和的暖意。A. rolled滚动；B. closed闭上；C. softened变得柔和；D. widened睁大。根据下文“with a quiet warmth”可知，老人的眼神因接触而变得柔和，充满了暖意。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：老人告诉我，他是在清晨清扫街道时收集这些花的。A. ordered订购；B. collected收集；C. cleaned打扫；D. delivered递送。根据下文“during his early-morning street sweeps”和“took them back home, or gave them to”可知，这些花是他在清扫街道时收集来的。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：他会把花带回家，或者送给在这个寒冷的冬夜里挣扎的陌生人。A. strangers陌生人；B. relatives亲戚；C. followers追随者；D. readers读者。根据上文“Suddenly, the silence was broken by the wind bells. An old man in a washed-out cotton jacket, its original ____ hard to tell, pushed the door open.”和作者的经历可知，老人会把花送给和作者一样在冬夜里失意、挣扎的陌生人。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：他低声说：“无论生活多么艰难，请守住一些东西支撑自己走下去。就像这些花一样，尽管天气寒冷，它们依然坚定地绽放。”A. run out of用完；B. make up for弥补；C. take charge of负责；D. hold on to坚持。根据上文“No matter how hard life is”和下文“something to keep going”可知，老人在鼓励作者要守住希望，坚持下去。 【33题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。A. randomly随意地；B. separately分开地；C. determinedly坚定地；D. generally通常地。根据下文“despite the cold”可知，这些野花在严寒中依然坚定地绽放，体现出顽强的生命力。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：那天晚上，我拿着花走回家。星光穿过云层，在我身上闪烁舞动。A. looked看；B. danced舞动；C. floated漂浮；D. sheltered遮蔽。根据下文“shining over me”可知，此处是指星光穿过云层、闪烁舞动的样子。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：真正的星光不仅存在于浩瀚的天空中，也存在于平凡灵魂的微小而温暖的善意中。A. wisdom智慧；B. honesty诚实；C. rebirth重生；D. kindness善意。根据上文“He offered the flowers to me”和“with a quiet warmth. “Here, child,” he said, “Take these...””可知，此处是指平凡人的善意，就像星光一样温暖人心。 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。 A style of calligraphy once used to record one of ancient China’s most ____36____ (ambition) scholarly projects is being brought back to life — not on silk or paper, ____37____ on screens, posters and mobile phones. On Friday, Chinese cultural institutions, launched a newly developed digital font (字体) based on the script of the Yongle Dadian, ____38____ vast encyclopedia (百科全书) collected more than 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. The two-year project aims to transform a historical writing style once ____39____ (reserve) for the imperial court into a font available for public use. The Yongle Dadian is regarded ____40____ the world’s first encyclopedia, ____41____ (bring) together classical texts including history, philosophy, literature, science and the arts. Much of the original work has since been lost, making surviving volumes ____42____ (cultural) invaluable. The project is part of a broader shift in how China is looking after the ____43____ (preserve) of its written heritage. ____44____ experts particularly emphasize is that this digital revival allows ancient scripts to reconnect with modern life. “Traditionally, this script ____45____ (protect) by being kept out of everyday use,” said Zhang Weitao, head of the Guangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture. “Now the aim is to let people use them, so they remain alive.” 【答案】36. ambitious 37. but 38. a 39. reserved 40. as 41. bringing 42. culturally 43. preservation 44. What 45. was protected 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了基于《永乐大典》的数字字体项目，旨在让古代书法重焕生机并融入现代生活。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一种曾用于记录中国古代最具雄心壮志的学术项目之一的书法风格正重新焕发生机——不是在丝绸或纸张上，而是在屏幕、海报和手机上。空处修饰名词短语“scholarly projects”，应用形容词ambitious“有雄心的，有野心的”作定语。故填ambitious。 【37题详解】 考查连词。句意：一种曾用于记录中国古代最具雄心壮志的学术项目之一的书法风格正重新焕发生机——不是在丝绸或纸张上，而是在屏幕、海报和手机上。结合句意可知，此处表示“不是……而是……”，应用固定短语“not...but...”。故填but。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：周五，中国文化机构推出了一种新开发的数字字体，该字体基于600多年前明朝时期收集的一部大型百科全书《永乐大典》的文字。此处泛指一部大型百科全书，应使用不定冠词，vast以辅音音素开头，前边应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这项为期两年的项目旨在将一种曾经专供宫廷使用的历史书写风格转变为可供公众使用的字体。空处是非谓语动词，reserve和逻辑主语“a historical writing style”之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式reserved作后置定语。故填reserved。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：《永乐大典》被认为是世界上第一部百科全书，汇集了包括历史、哲学、文学、科学和艺术在内的经典文本。结合句意可知，此处表示“被认为是”，应用固定短语“be regarded as”。故填as。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：《永乐大典》被认为是世界上第一部百科全书，汇集了包括历史、哲学、文学、科学和艺术在内的经典文本。空处是非谓语动词，bring和逻辑主语“The Yongle Dadian”之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式bringing作状语。故填bringing。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：大部分原始作品已经丢失，使得现存卷册在文化上具有无价之宝的价值。空处修饰形容词invaluable，应用副词culturally“文化上”，作状语。故填culturally。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：该项目是中国在保护其书面遗产方面更广泛转变的一部分。空处作介词after的宾语，应用名词preservation“保护”，不可数。故填preservation。 【44题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：专家们特别强调的是，这种数字复兴让古代文字与现代生活重新连接起来。空处引导主语从句，从句缺少强调的内容，应用连接代词what引导从句，作强调的内容，位于句首，首字母大写。故填What。 【45题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：传统上，这种文字通过不用于日常使用来保护。空处作句子的谓语，根据句意和“Traditionally”可知，句子描述的是过去的情况，应用一般过去时，protect和主语“this script”之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是单数，be动词用was。故填was protected。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“停止刷短视频，开始阅读”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1．刷短视频的危害； 2．你的呼吁。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：刷短视频 scroll through short videos Stop Scrolling, Start Reading _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening 【答案】 Stop Scrolling, Start Reading Dear fellow students, Nowadays, many of us are addicted to scrolling through short videos. It not only distracts our attention from studies but also makes our thinking shallow. What’s more, it takes up a great deal of time that could be spent on more meaningful things. Books, on the other hand, can enrich our minds and broaden our horizons. So, I sincerely call on all of you to stop scrolling through short videos and start reading. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of books and gain valuable knowledge. Thank you for listening. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“停止刷短视频，开始阅读”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，参加学校即将举办的英语演讲比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 沉迷的：addicted→ obsessed 分散注意力：distract→ divert 滋养：enrich→ nourish 拓宽：broaden→ expand 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Nowadays, many of us are addicted to scrolling through short videos. It not only distracts our attention from studies but also makes our thinking shallow. 拓展句：Nowadays, many of us are addicted to scrolling through short videos, which not only distracts our attention from studies but also makes our thinking shallow. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What’s more, it takes up a great deal of time that could be spent on more meaningful things.（运用了that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】Let’s dive into the wonderful world of books and gain valuable knowledge.（运用了祈使句型） 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。 Christmas Eve morning was filled with the sweet smell of cinnamon and pine in the Carters’ house. Ten-year-old Leo stared up at the chimney (烟囱), his eyes full of mischief (调皮). Mom and Dad had left an hour ago to do the last-minute shopping, warning Leo and his seven-year-old brother, Milo, not to get into trouble. But Leo had a secret plan. He wanted to sneak a peek (先睹为快) at Santa’s gifts early, and he thought climbing the chimney would be the perfect shortcut. After all, that’s how Santa came in, right? Santa might have hidden his gifts up there beforehand. He pulled a kitchen chair to the fireplace, kicked off his shoes, and climbed onto the ledge (壁架). The bricks felt cold and rough, leaving dark marks on his red sweater almost immediately. “Just a little further,” he whispered to himself, squeezing his body into the dark, narrow opening. The space got tighter with every move, and the sooty (炭黑色) walls scratched his arms and face. Then, in a heart-stopping moment, he slipped. His legs swung in the air, and his chest became firmly stuck between the bricks. A wave of panic hit him — he couldn’t go up or down. The dusty air made it hard to breathe, and he started to cough. “Milo! Help me!” Leo managed to call out, his voice rough and weak. Down in the living room, Milo heard the strange sound. “Leo? Where are you?” he shouted, dropping his toy truck. He ran to the fireplace and looked up. What he saw made his eyes go wide: two dirty feet moving in the air, coming from inside the chimney! “Leo! You’re stuck!” he cried out. Milo pulled with all his small strength, but Leo didn’t move an inch. He ran to the kitchen and brought back the longest wooden spoon he could find, trying to pass it up to Leo for support, but Leo’s fingers couldn’t reach it. Nothing worked. He stepped back, his mind racing. He needed a better plan. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右; 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Then, a great idea struck him — the rope in the garage. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The front door opened. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Then, a great idea struck him — the rope in the garage. He rushed to fetch the rope, tying one end firmly around Leo’s ankle and the other around his own waist to gain strength. Bracing his feet on the ground, Milo pulled hard while Leo pushed against the brick walls desperately. After a tough struggle, Leo finally slipped out of the narrow chimney. Covered in soot and coughing badly, he was safe at last. Before they could clean up the messy living room, they heard the sound of their parents’ car outside. The front door opened. Mom and Dad came back with lots of Christmas supplies. Shocked by the dirty mess and the sooty boys, they soon learned the whole story. They blamed Leo for his silly and risky behavior, but praised Milo for his quick wit and bravery. Though they messed up the house, the two brothers gained precious experience. It turned out to be a special and unforgettable Christmas Eve memory for the family. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了圣诞夜，十岁的利奥趁父母外出购物，调皮想爬烟囱偷看圣诞礼物，不料被困在狭窄的烟囱中。年幼的弟弟米洛尝试多种方法施救无果，紧急思索更好的解救办法的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写弟弟米洛找来绳子，全力施救，最终成功救出被困的哥哥利奥，两人弄得满身灰尘、屋内一片狼藉。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写父母回家发现混乱场面，了解事情经过后，批评哥哥的鲁莽冒险行为，同时表扬弟弟的机智勇敢的过程。 2.续写线索：找到绳索——合力施救——成功脱险——屋内脏乱——父母归来——知晓真相——批评与表扬——收获难忘回忆 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①匆忙前往：rush to/hurry to/head to ②奋力拉扯：pull hard/drag with all strength/struggle to pull 情绪类 ①震惊的：shocked/astonished stunned ②勇敢机智的：brave and witty/courageous and quick-minded 【点睛】[高分句型1] He rushed to fetch the rope, tying one end firmly around Leo’s ankle and the other around his own waist to gain strength. （现在分词tying作伴随状语） [高分句型2] Though they messed up the house, the two brothers gained precious experience.（though引导的让步状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年下学期高二英语阶段作业 说明：本试卷共四大题，满分150分；考试时间120分钟； 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，考生号，考场号，座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Where was the man when he saw Rita? A. At a clinic. B. At a pet store. C. At a gas station. 2. How does Susan sound? A. Annoyed. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. 3. How will the woman get to the airport? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 4. Why does the woman apologize to the man? A. She lost his bags. B. She ran into him. C. She took the wrong turn. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to avoid the risk. B. Whether to hire new staff. C. When to offer a hand. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出6秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman call James? A. To pay her bill. B. To request some service. C. To inquire about the charge. 7. How much does the woman have to pay as a late fee? A. $20. B. $65. C. $85. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10三个小题。 8. From whom did the man hear of the museum? A. A guide. B. His teacher. C. His friend. 9. Which section in the museum amazed the woman most? A. The sea life exhibit. B. The environmental exhibit. C. The ocean mapping exhibit. 10. When will the speakers most likely visit the museum? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13三个小题。 11. Why does the woman express thanks to the man? A. He’ll shop with her. B. He’ll drive her home. C. He’ll entertain her friends. 12. What’s the advantage of a convenience store for the man? A. The lower prices. B. Much more selection. C. Longer business hours. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Stay at the counter. B. Compare different brands. C. Help the man pick items. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16三个小题。 14. What has the woman been reading? A. A novel. B. A cookbook. C. A dictionary. 15. Why doesn’t the man read books? A. He dislikes stories. B. He is too busy. C. He has poor eyesight. 16. Where does the man usually listen to his books? A. On the bed. B. In the car. C. On the plane 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。 17. What enabled the speaker’s visit to China? A. A special travel discount. B. An invitation from a friend. C. A visa-free transit policy. 18. What did the speaker think of China before the trip? A. It was very modern and clean. B. It had an efficient transport system. C. It had crowded cities and strange food. 19. What was most impressive for the speaker during the trip? A. The warmth of local people. B. The modern high-speed trains. C. The history of the Forbidden City. 20. What do we know about the speaker? A. He often eats street food. B. He can barely speak Chinese. C. He plans to extend his stay. 第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A The 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) is open to U. S. students in grades 6, 7, or 8 who compete at a Society-affiliated science fair in the United States, recognizing outstanding student research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may participate either as individuals or as part of a team. Team project rules ● Up to 3 members. ● Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution. ● Members are judged individually — it is possible that only some members advance. Requirements ● All research must be the student’s own work. ● Projects involving human subjects or animals require ethics review. ● All application materials must be in English. Awards ● Top 300 Students: $125, an award ribbon, and a one-year subscription to Science News Explores magazine. ● Top 30 Finalists: $500, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. ● STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives $3,500 and second place receives $2,500 to support a summer camp. Both first and second place winners also receive an iPad. Click here to know more about other awards. Competition Timeline & Process Stage Time Period Action Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1, 2026 Participate in a JIC-affiliated regional science fair and place in the top 10% to earn nomination and national competition qualification Submit Application February 1,2026 – June 10,2026 Submit online application with project abstract, full research report, and supporting materials Top 300 Announced September 2,2026 Semifinalists announced Top 30 Announced September 16,2026 Finalists announced National Finals October 2026 In-person judging and awards ceremony 1. Which of the following is a team project rule? A. Hand in a joint application. B. Work with at least two partners. C. Detail personal contribution. D. Ensure all members advance. 2. What can we learn about the STEM Awards? A. Only first place winners get an iPad. B. First prize in each category is $3,500. C. Awards are mainly for Science and Engineering. D. Second prize winners can’t attend the summer camp. 3. Which is the correct order of the competition process? ① National Finals ② Application submission ③ National Qualification ④ Semifinalist announcement A. ③→②→④→① B. ②→③→①→④ C. ④→①→③→② D. ③→④→②→① B A woman in Brazil kept awake during brain surgery moved doctors to tears when she began to sing a song she wrote herself. And the moment is unlike anything we’ve seen before! Doctors diagnosed (诊断) 45-year-old Maria Filomena da Costa with a brain tumor (肿瘤). It needed to be removed, but the location of the mass made things tricky. Removing the tumor without impacting Maria’s speech and cognition wouldn’t be easy. As a result, doctors determined Maria would need to be kept awake during brain surgery! “There was a big risk Maria would lose her speech and it was important that she talked to the team during surgery,” neurosurgeon Carlos Rocha explained. Brain surgery is scary enough. But needless to say, this particular operation was terrifying. And Maria admits she found the idea of surgeons working on her brain while she was awake was frightening. So, the team delayed the operation until Maria was psychologically prepared for everything involved. When it came time to operate, doctors used anesthesia to keep Maria “slightly sleepy,” but still able to speak and respond. The team planned to quiz her on colors, names, etc. “We had prearranged to do speech mapping with electrical stimuli (刺激物) to the brain and tests during surgery asking her to name objects and colors, read and talk,” Carlos said. But Maria surprised everyone when she started singing a song written by herself as doctors began removing the tumor! Maria’s actions completely stunned the doctors. Not only did it provide guarantee for the doctors that Maria’s speech would be just fine, but it moved the team in a powerful way. “There were a number of professionals involved in this procedure and it was an emotional experience. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about her courage,” anesthesiologist Paula Fialho said. The 8-hour surgery went well, and within only 4 days, Maria headed home from the hospital. She’s walking, talking, and is well on her way to a full recovery! 4. What can we learn about the brain tumor in Paragraph 2? A. It put the doctors at risk. B. It kept the patients awake. C. It was diagnosed 45 years ago. D. It was at a position hard to tackle. 5. Why did the doctors postpone the operation? A. Maria needed enough mental preparation. B. Maria demanded a better surgery plan. C. Maria longed to have more speech practice. D. Maria was too scared to accept it completely. 6. How did the doctors make Maria safe and sound during the operation? A. They asked her to sing. B. They gave her a careful test. C. They used anesthesia to make her sleep. D. They helped her react to something by speaking. 7. Which of the following best describes Maria? A. Enthusiastic and ambitious. B. Professional and emotional. C. Optimistic and courageous. D. Cooperative and generous. C Electrolyte (电解质) drinks have become increasingly popular on gym floors and running routes, widely promoted as essential for boosting athletic performance and speeding up post-exercise recovery. Once used only by top athletes to cope with intense training in hot conditions, they now attract casual gym-goers and office workers as a simple daily way to stay hydrated (水分充足). These products, ranging from ready-to-drink sports drinks to powders that mix with water, can cost a few pounds per day, adding up to a considerable sum over time. Electrolytes are essential minerals that play a key role in regulating nerves, supporting muscle function and maintaining fluid balance in the human body. Professor Graeme Close, a leading sports nutrition researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, points out that most people are wasting money on electrolyte drinks unnecessarily. A regular, well-designed diet can easily supply enough electrolytes for the average person’s daily needs. However, during long and intense exercise where people sweat heavily, their electrolyte levels may drop significantly. “If you exercise for a long period of time, especially if you are a salty sweater, adding electrolytes in the form of sodium (钠) is a good choice,” Close says. Besides, electrolyte drinks can increase thirst, which helps people drink more water — something particularly necessary during extended workouts. For moderate exercise such as a short trip to the gym, electrolytes are not necessary at all. “Just sip water regularly. That’s more than good enough, so keep your hard-earned money for other things,” Close advises. Of course, if you just enjoy the taste and it encourages you to drink more during exercise, it is not a bad thing. Instead of buying expensive commercial powders, he suggests a simple homemade mix: two-thirds water, one-third fruit juice (like pineapple juice) and a tiny pinch of salt. He also notes there’s little scientific evidence that taking electrolytes first thing in the morning brings any real benefit. 8. Which best describes the current market for electrolyte drinks? A. Primarily used for top athletes in extreme training. B. Chiefly sold as sports drinks to professionals. C. Mainly sold as costly nerve disease treatments. D. Shifted from professional to the general market. 9. Why does Professor Close think people waste money on electrolyte drinks? A. Such drinks are mostly just plain water. B. People mix electrolyte powders poorly. C. A normal balanced diet offers enough electrolytes. D. The body maintains fluid balance by itself. 10. What can be inferred about the recommended homemade mix? A. It works best when taken in the morning. B. It only works with special pineapple juice. C. It is worse for the body than commercial products. D. It is a cheap alternative to expensive drinks. 11. What is Professor Close’s attitude towards electrolyte drinks? A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Disapproving. D. Unconcerned. D Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款). In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL. Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending. To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases. At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”. 12. What do we know about BNPL? A. It boosts consumer spending. B. It involves high-interest fees. C. It raises the price of products. D. It sets up a minimum purchase. 13. What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Rapid. B. Fixed. C. Temporary. D. Permanent. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Ways of using BNPL services. B. BNPL’s influence on consumers. C. Disadvantages of paying in installments. D. A comparison of different payment methods. 15. Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph? A. To urge people to stop using BNPL. B. To show the wide application of BNPL. C. To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers. D. To warn people to be cautious about BNPL. 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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How Nature Helps Teens Beat Stress Being a teenager today is stressful. With academic pressure, social media anxiety, and uncertain futures, many young people feel exhausted. While therapy and medication are common solutions, there is a simpler, cheaper, and more effective remedy available to everyone: spending time in nature. ____16____ It calms the nervous system. When you walk into a forest or sit by a lake, your body relaxes. Studies show that exposure to natural environments lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. ____17____ Your heart rate slows down, and your breathing becomes deeper. It is like hitting a reset button for your brain. It improves focus and creativity. Modern life bombards us with screens and notifications, which fragment our attention. Nature provides a soft fascination. ____18____ This allows your directed attention to rest, improving your ability to concentrate when you return to your studies. Many famous thinkers, including Einstein, credited their best ideas to moments spent walking alone in nature. It builds resilience. Spending time outdoors often involves unpredictable elements, like sudden rain or a steep hill. ____19____ Learning to adapt to these small discomforts teaches you that you can handle unexpected changes in life. You realize that you are stronger and more capable than you thought. It fosters connection. Social media often makes teens feel isolated and inadequate. In nature, these barriers fall away. ____20____ Whether you are hiking with friends or volunteering for a tree-planting project, sharing experiences in nature helps you form deeper, more authentic bonds. So, put down your phone, step outside, and let nature do its magic. Your mind and body will thank you. A. It is a powerful tool for mental health. B. Overcoming these challenges builds confidence. C. Your muscles loosen, and your mind stops racing. D. Nature offers a break from the noise of daily life. E. It is much easier to talk to someone while walking side by side. F. Doctors suggest that teens spend at least two hours a week outdoors. G. The beauty of nature distracts you from your worries and fears. 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。 It was a freezing winter night. I huddled (蜷缩) in the corner of a 24-hour convenience store, holding a cup of hot chocolate that had already gone ___21___. Failing the job interview was like a hit on the chest. I felt like a deflated ___22___, all my hopes and dreams just leaking away. Outside the glass window, the stars in the sky were dim (暗), ___23___ the sorrow in my heart. Suddenly, the silence was broken by the wind bells. An old man in a washed-out cotton jacket, its original ___24___ hard to tell, pushed the door open. A heavy bag with cleaning tools showed that perhaps he was a cleaner. In his left hand was a bunch of wild flowers in full bloom (盛开). At the counter, he took out a handful of loose ___25___ to pay for his hot milk. Suddenly, coins ___26___ on the floor. Naturally, I knelt to help ___27___ them. He offered the flowers to me with ___28___. When my fingertips brushed against his hands, his clouded eyes ___29___ with a quiet warmth. “Here, child,” he said, “Take these...” I froze with the flowers in my hands. The old man told me how he ____30____ them during his early-morning street sweeps, took them back home, or gave them to ____31____ struggling through this cold winter night. “No matter how hard life is, please ____32____ something to keep going,” he whispered, “Just like these flowers, still ____33____ blooming despite the cold.” That night, I walked home with the flowers. Starlight ____34____ through the clouds, shining over me. True starlight doesn’t only exist in the vast sky above, but also exists in the small, warm ____35____ of ordinary souls. 21. A. cold B. sour C. bad D. sweet 22. A. bomb B. star C. balloon D. engine 23. A. correcting B. guiding C. inspiring D. mirroring 24. A. color B. style C. identity D. function 25. A. food B. change C. flowers D. receipts 26. A. shone B. appeared C. dropped D. flowed 27. A. rescue B. count C. pack D. gather 28. A. tenderness B. hesitation C. curiosity D. patience 29. A. rolled B. closed C. softened D. widened 30. A. ordered B. collected C. cleaned D. delivered 31. A. strangers B. relatives C. followers D. readers 32. A. run out of B. make up for C. take charge of D. hold on to 33. A. randomly B. separately C. determinedly D. generally 34. A. looked B. danced C. floated D. sheltered 35. A. wisdom B. honesty C. rebirth D. kindness 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。 A style of calligraphy once used to record one of ancient China’s most ____36____ (ambition) scholarly projects is being brought back to life — not on silk or paper, ____37____ on screens, posters and mobile phones. On Friday, Chinese cultural institutions, launched a newly developed digital font (字体) based on the script of the Yongle Dadian, ____38____ vast encyclopedia (百科全书) collected more than 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. The two-year project aims to transform a historical writing style once ____39____ (reserve) for the imperial court into a font available for public use. The Yongle Dadian is regarded ____40____ the world’s first encyclopedia, ____41____ (bring) together classical texts including history, philosophy, literature, science and the arts. Much of the original work has since been lost, making surviving volumes ____42____ (cultural) invaluable. The project is part of a broader shift in how China is looking after the ____43____ (preserve) of its written heritage. ____44____ experts particularly emphasize is that this digital revival allows ancient scripts to reconnect with modern life. “Traditionally, this script ____45____ (protect) by being kept out of everyday use,” said Zhang Weitao, head of the Guangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture. “Now the aim is to let people use them, so they remain alive.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“停止刷短视频，开始阅读”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1．刷短视频的危害； 2．你的呼吁。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：刷短视频 scroll through short videos Stop Scrolling, Start Reading _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening 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。 Christmas Eve morning was filled with the sweet smell of cinnamon and pine in the Carters’ house. Ten-year-old Leo stared up at the chimney (烟囱), his eyes full of mischief (调皮). Mom and Dad had left an hour ago to do the last-minute shopping, warning Leo and his seven-year-old brother, Milo, not to get into trouble. But Leo had a secret plan. He wanted to sneak a peek (先睹为快) at Santa’s gifts early, and he thought climbing the chimney would be the perfect shortcut. After all, that’s how Santa came in, right? Santa might have hidden his gifts up there beforehand. He pulled a kitchen chair to the fireplace, kicked off his shoes, and climbed onto the ledge (壁架). The bricks felt cold and rough, leaving dark marks on his red sweater almost immediately. “Just a little further,” he whispered to himself, squeezing his body into the dark, narrow opening. The space got tighter with every move, and the sooty (炭黑色) walls scratched his arms and face. Then, in a heart-stopping moment, he slipped. His legs swung in the air, and his chest became firmly stuck between the bricks. A wave of panic hit him — he couldn’t go up or down. The dusty air made it hard to breathe, and he started to cough. “Milo! Help me!” Leo managed to call out, his voice rough and weak. Down in the living room, Milo heard the strange sound. “Leo? Where are you?” he shouted, dropping his toy truck. He ran to the fireplace and looked up. What he saw made his eyes go wide: two dirty feet moving in the air, coming from inside the chimney! “Leo! You’re stuck!” he cried out. Milo pulled with all his small strength, but Leo didn’t move an inch. He ran to the kitchen and brought back the longest wooden spoon he could find, trying to pass it up to Leo for support, but Leo’s fingers couldn’t reach it. Nothing worked. He stepped back, his mind racing. He needed a better plan. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右; 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Then, a great idea struck him — the rope in the garage. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The front door opened. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $