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三明市2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末适应性练习 英语试题 (满分150分 考试时间120分钟) 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，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。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在练习上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将练习上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What does the man dislike about the coat? A. The color. B. The size. C. The design. 2. What are the speakers saving for? A. An electric car. B. A new house. C. A family outing. 3. Who is taking care of the man’s kids now? A. His wife. B. His parents. C. His friends. 4. Which place will the woman take her new course? A. In her house. B. In her high school. C. At a local university. 5. Where are the speakers? A. On a football field. B. In a hospital. C. At a park. 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5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. What did the weather forecast say? A. It would be rainy. B. It would be sunny. C. It would be windy. 7. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Get a taxi. B. Go for dinner. C. Have a drink. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Restaurant owner and customer. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers. 9. What will the man eat today? A. Beef noodles. B. Chicken and rice. C. Egg sandwiches. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the man suggest growing? A. Tomatoes. B. Corn. C. Onions. 11. Why does the woman want to plant vegetables? A. To exercise to keep fit. B. To have fresh food. C. To save money. 12. What does the woman think of the gardening work? A. Relaxing. B. Challenging. C. Worthless. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What kind of club does the woman prefer? A. One that costs less money. B. One that really interests her. C. One that has many activities. 14. What does the man dislike about the cycling club? A. It is too expensive. B. It has a lot of members. C. It looks quite boring. 15. How much does the film club cost? A. $40. B. $50. C. $70. 16. Which club will the woman probably join? A. The film club. B. The reading club. C. The street dance club. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What’s the purpose of the test? A. To let students think about their future jobs. B. To help students choose high schools. C. To make students study harder. 18. How will the students take the test? A. By speaking with the teacher. B. By writing an exam paper. C. By using a computer. 19. What is the last section of the test about? A. Strengths. B. Personality. C. Weaknesses. 20. What does the speaker remind the students to do? A. Give honest answers to the questions. B. Ask their teachers for advice. C. Check the results in time. 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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Comfort Food Guide What Is Comfort Food? Do you reach for certain foods when feeling stressed, sad, or lonely? You are not alone. Psychologist Joyce Brothers coined the term “comfort food” in 1966. She described it as foods tied to childhood security, like mother’s chicken soup, warm cookies, or a favorite family dish. A Big Shift Decades ago, most comfort foods were homemade with simple ingredients. Today, many are ultraprocessed (超加工的) with refined ingredients, added stabilizers, and large amounts of salt, fat, and sugar. They require little chewing, so you eat them quickly. This makes overeating easy. Studies show that too many ultraprocessed foods may lead to weight gain and even affect the brain’s reward system — similar to addictive substances. Nutrition at a Glance (per serving) The table below shows the nutritional content of six popular comfort foods. Pay special attention to the sugar and energy columns — the differences are striking. Food description Fats (g) NaCl (mg) Sugar (g) Energy (kcal) Chocolate cake 14.58 296 40.23 355 Vanilla ice cream 11.00 80 21.22 207 Potato chips 33.98 527 0.33 532 Macaroni and cheese 5.54 260 0.68 158 Miso soybean soup 1.56 613 0.83 32 Chicken noodle soup 1.34 186 0.34 41 Did you know? A serving of chocolate cake packs 355 kcal — more than 10 times the energy of miso soybean soup (32 kcal). Small choices make a big difference! Reset Your Comfort Desires Comfort is largely psychological — it comes from happy memories, not from the ingredients themselves. That means you can train your brain to find comfort in healthier options. Start small. Swap potato chips for baked sweet potato fries. Replace chocolate cake with fruit and yogurt. Over time, your brain will form new comfort associations. And remember: a short walk, a deep breath, or a call with a friend can bring real comfort — with zero calories. 1. Why do people tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods? A. They cost less money. B. They are hard to find. C. They are low in calories. D. They need less chewing. 2. How much more fat do potato chips have compared to macaroni and cheese? A. 27.44 g. B. 28.44 g. C. 38.52 g. D. 39.52 g. 3. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph? A. Walk after each meal regularly. B. Eat ultraprocessed foods slowly. C. Avoid childhood foods completely. D. Replace unhealthy choices gradually. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了安慰食品的定义、从传统自制到超加工食品的转变、常见安慰食品的营养成分对比，以及如何逐步用更健康的选择替代不健康安慰食品的建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They require little chewing, so you eat them quickly. This makes overeating easy.(它们几乎不需要咀嚼，所以你吃得很快。这使得过量进食变得容易。)”可知，超加工食品因为需要较少的咀嚼，人们吃得快，从而导致过量进食。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Nutrition at a Glance”表格中的数据，Potato chips的脂肪含量为33.98g，Macaroni and cheese的脂肪含量为5.54g，两者相差的克数为33.98−5.54，即28.44g。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据末段中的“Start small. Swap potato chips for baked sweet potato fries. Replace chocolate cake with fruit and yogurt. Over time, your brain will form new comfort associations.(从小处开始。把薯片换成烤红薯条。把巧克力蛋糕换成水果和酸奶。随着时间的推移，你的大脑会形成新的安慰联想)”可知，作者建议逐步用更健康的选择替代不健康的安慰食品。 B After a long, cold, snowy Rochester winter, spring is slowly making its way back into the city. Days are getting longer, the temperature is warming up, and any snow announced in the forecast isn’t sticking to the ground. But after spending time outdoors (when the weather is permissible) and observing the resident birds on campus, I can tell that a lasting spring is coming soon. From the crack of dawn, songbirds have become much more vocal. Songbirds, for example robins (旅鸫), have been sitting on nearby trees and singing to court potential mates and establish territories. When the weather is warm and especially when the ground is wet from a recent rainstorm, robins have been searching the ground and picking up fresh earthworms when they crawl out. Elsewhere, some robins have been gathering nesting material from the ground, such as grass, twigs, and reeds. Every time I walk by the Genesee River on the Genesee Riverway Trail, I have found one particular songbird’s presence to be a striking sign of spring. Red-winged blackbirds are among one of the earliest songbird migrants to arrive up north for breeding (繁衍). As I walked by the river, I could hear the males’ loud, buzzy “konk-la-REEEE” call, which they use to ward off other species or enemies and romance any nearby females. Songbirds are not the only bird groups that are in the midst of this seasonal change. During the winter, migratory ducks have been shown to remain in this area. Recently, when I have gone out onto the Genesee Riverway Trail, I’ve spotted these ducks less and less frequently as they have been preparing for their journey back up North, close to the Arctic, to breed. Despite Rochester’s unpredictable weather as winter turns to spring, the birds around campus have shown me that spring has arrived. Resident birds and migratory birds who are making their way up north are preparing to raise the next generation of birds, and I look forward to witnessing what’s to come in the next few weeks of spring for Rochester’s birdlife. 4. Why do robins sing on the trees early in the morning? A. To celebrate the coming of spring. B. To warn other birds of bad weather. C. To look for earthworms on the ground. D. To appeal to partners and defend their areas. 5. What does the underlined phrase “ward off” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Drive away. B. Attend to. C. Rely on. D. Play with. 6. What can we know about migratory ducks? A. They like warmer climates in spring. B. They struggle to adapt to seasonal changes. C. They head north for reproduction in spring. D. They remain in Rochester throughout the year. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Signs of Spring from Birds B. Breeding Habits of Songbirds C. Relaxing Walk by the Riverside D. Unpredictable Weather in Rochester 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了罗切斯特寒冬过后春天将至，作者通过观察校园及河边多种鸟类的行为变化，从鸟类身上发现诸多春天来临的征兆。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Songbirds, for example robins (旅鸫), have been sitting on nearby trees and singing to court potential mates and establish territories.(例如旅鸫这类鸣禽，正栖息在附近的树上婉转啼鸣，以此求偶并宣示领地。)”可知，旅鸫鸣叫是为吸引伴侣、守护领地。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段画线词“ward off”前面的“I could hear the males’ loud, buzzy “konk-la-REEEE” call(我能听见雄性个体发出响亮、嗡嗡作响的“康克拉瑞”鸣叫声)”以及后面的“other species or enemies and romance any nearby females(其他物种或天敌，并追求附近的任何雌性)”可知，雄鸟鸣叫用来赶走敌人，画线词含有“驱赶”之意，对应选项中的“Drive away.”。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“I've spotted these ducks less and less frequently as they have been preparing for their journey back up North, close to the Arctic, to breed.(随着它们准备向北迁徙，前往靠近北极的地方繁殖，我越来越不常看到这些鸭子了。)”可知，候鸟鸭子在春天前往北方是为了繁衍后代。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段中的“But after spending time outdoors and observing the resident birds on campus, I can tell that a lasting spring is coming soon.(但在户外度过一段时间并观察校园里的留鸟后，我可以判断持久的春天即将到来。)”以及末段中的“Despite Rochester’s unpredictable weather as winter turns to spring, the birds around campus have shown me that spring has arrived.(尽管罗切斯特冬春交替时天气多变，但校园周围的鸟儿向我表明春天已经到来。)”可知，全文围绕鸟类行为预示春天到来这一主题展开，A项表示“鸟儿带来的春讯”与文章中心相吻合，适合作为本文标题。 C The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with permanent consequences, according to a new United Nations report. The global situation is so severe that terms like “water crisis” fail to capture its magnitude. The concept of water bankruptcy works like this: Nature provides income in the form of rain and snow, but the world is spending more than it receives — extracting water from rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers (含水层) much faster than they are refilled, putting us in debt. Climate change-fueled heat and drought are compounding the problem. The result is shrinking rivers, dried-up wetlands, declining aquifers, and melting glaciers. The statistics are alarming: More than 50% of the planet’s large lakes have lost water since 1990; 70% of major aquifers are in long-term decline; an area of wetlands almost the size of the European Union has been erased over the past 50 years. Even in places where water systems are less stressed, pollution is reducing available drinking water. According to Kaveh Madani, director of the U.N. University’s Institute for Environment and the report’s author, many regions are living beyond their water capacity and it’s impossible to return to past conditions. Nearly 4 billion people face water shortage for at least one month every year. Yet instead of adjusting consumption, water is taken for granted. Cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Tehran have encouraged expansion despite limited water supplies. Some regions are more severely affected. The Middle East and North Africa face high water stress and extreme climate vulnerability. Parts of South Asia experience long-term water declines due to groundwater-dependent farming and growing urban populations. The U.S. Southwest is another hotspot. Madani pointed to the Colorado River, where water sharing agreements are based on an environmental situation that no longer exists. “It’s a permanent new condition, and we have less water than before.” he said. The report calls for a series of actions, including transforming farming — by far the biggest global user of water — through shifting crops and more efficient irrigation; better water monitoring using AI and remote sensing; reducing pollution; and increasing protection for wetlands and groundwater. 8. What does “water bankruptcy” refer to? A. Dry rivers and wetlands. B. Total exhaustion of water. C. Severe climate change effect. D. Water overuse beyond natural supply. 9. Why does the author mention Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Tehran? A. To call for strict city planning. B. To prove successful development. C. To show misuse of water resources. D. To stress global population growth. 10. What can be inferred about the Colorado River agreements? A. They lead to water shortage. B. They are actually out of date. C. They deal with current pollution. D. They are fit for present environment. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Wetland loss and water shortage. B. Urban expansion and water supply. C. Global water crisis and solutions. D. Environmental problems and impacts. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述联合国一份新报告指出全球已进入水资源破产时代，解释水资源破产的含义，列举严峻缺水数据、受严重影响的地区，分析人类过度用水等问题，并提出一系列解决水资源危机的举措。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“water bankruptcy”后面的句子“Nature provides income in the form of rain and snow, but the world is spending more than it receives — extracting water from rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers (含水层) much faster than they are refilled, putting us in debt(大自然以雨雪的形式赋予我们收入，但人类当前的消耗已远超所得——从河流、湖泊及地下含水层中取水速度远快于其补给速度，致使我们陷入“水赤字”的困境)”可知，water bankruptcy指用水超过自然供给、过度消耗水资源，与D项“水资源消耗超出自然供给量。”相对应。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Yet instead of adjusting consumption, water is taken for granted. Cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Tehran have encouraged expansion despite limited water supplies.(然而人们并未调整用水消耗，反而将水资源视作理所当然。尽管供水资源有限，洛杉矶、拉斯维加斯、德黑兰等城市仍在推动城市扩张。)”可知，作者列举这些城市是为说明人们滥用水资源。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Madani pointed to the Colorado River, where water sharing agreements are based on an environmental situation that no longer exists.(马达尼以科罗拉多河为例，该河的水资源分配协议建立在早已不复存在的环境状况之上。)”可推知，科罗拉多河的水资源分配协议依据的是过去的环境数据，已无法适应当前的实际情况，实际上已经过时。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段“The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with permanent consequences, according to a new United Nations report. The global situation is so severe that terms like “water crisis” fail to capture its magnitude.(联合国一份新报告称，全球已进入“全球水资源破产时代”，并将产生永久性后果。全球水资源形势极为严峻，就连“水危机”这类词汇都不足以形容其严重程度。)”并通读全文可知，全文围绕全球水资源危机的严重现状展开，并在结尾提出了应对措施。C项表示“全球水资源危机及解决方案。”，能概括全文主旨。 D A clinical trial led by Chinese scientists has successfully treated a certain type of congenital (先天的) deafness. For children aged 6 months to 3 years, the response rate even reached 100%. Published in Nature on April 22, the study was conducted by Shanghai’s Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, together with other medical institutions home and abroad. Globally, 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 newborns suffer from hearing loss, and genetic mutations (突变) account for up to 60% of such cases. Previously, patients mainly depended on hearing aids or cochlear implants (人工耳蜗), which could only provide limited improvement. Launched in 2022, this trial is the first and largest research on congenital deafness gene therapy so far. It included 42 patients aged from 9 months to 32 years and tracked them for up to two and a half years. The trial targeted deafness caused by a specific OTOF gene mutation. This mutation stops sound signals from being passed from the inner ear to the brain, causing severe hearing loss and blocking children’s language and cognitive development. During the treatment, a modified virus was used to deliver functional genes into ear cells through minor surgery. The overall response rate of the trial was 90%. For patients receiving long-term observation, all could hear daily conversations. Over half were sensitive to quiet library-level sounds, and nearly half could hear whispers. Age made a big difference to treatment effects. Apart from the 100% recovery rate among young kids, two-thirds of patients over 20 also had better hearing. Researchers also found a key biomarker: patients with better cochlear function before treatment gained more obvious effects. One typical patient had no sound response and failed to make sounds when crying at 18 months old, but he finally regained hearing and normal speech after the treatment. Additionally, one day after the Chinese study was published, the US approved another OTOF-related gene therapy. Though it was launched one year later than the Chinese trial, it adopted a different drug design. 12. What was the main limitation of previous deafness treatments? A. They were completely useless. B. They had insufficient effects. C. They required complex surgery. D. They were unavailable for newborns. 13. Why does certain OTOF gene mutation lead to deafness? A. It prevents sound transmission to the brain. B. It damages people’s cognitive ability. C. It stops the growth of inner ear cells. D. It causes serious ear infection. 14. Which group had the best treatment result? A. Kids under 3. B. Teenagers aged 18. C. Adults under 20. D. Patients over 32. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the Chinese gene therapy? A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Positive. D. Critical. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】主要说明了中国团队研发针对 OTOF 基因突变先天耳聋的基因疗法，低龄患儿治愈率达百分百，疗效和术前耳蜗功能相关。美国随后也批准了同类不同设计的基因药物。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Previously, patients mainly depended on hearing aids or cochlear implants (人工耳蜗), which could only provide limited improvement.(过去，患者主要依赖助听器或人工耳蜗，但这些设备只能提供有限的改善效果)”可知，以往的听障治疗方法的主要局限性是效果不足。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This mutation stops sound signals from being passed from the inner ear to the brain, causing severe hearing loss and blocking children’s language and cognitive development.(这种突变会阻止声音信号从内耳传递到大脑，导致严重听力损失，并阻碍儿童的语言和认知发展)”可知，某些OTOF基因突变会导致耳聋因为它阻碍声音传送到大脑。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“For children aged 6 months to 3 years, the response rate even reached 100%.(对于6个月至3岁的儿童，响应率甚至达到了100%)”以及第四段“Apart from the 100% recovery rate among young kids, two-thirds of patients over 20 also had better hearing.(除了100%的儿童康复率外，20岁以上患者中有三分之二的人听力也有所改善)”可知，3岁以下儿童的治疗效果最好。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文客观陈述试验数据、治疗原理、疗效，末尾顺带提及美国同期同类疗法，无褒贬主观评价。可知，作者对中国的基因治疗持客观态度。 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。 Parenting is an all-consuming job — one that calls for constant caretaking, problem solving, emotional labor, and financial resources. ____16____ But it seems that they have less emotional support than ever before. It’s no surprise that parental stress is on the rise. The stress can take a toll on well-being, contributing to depression, heightened anxiety, and tension in relationships. And its effects don’t stop there. A recent review found that high levels of stress in a child’s environment can shape their development in lasting ways. ____17____ It can also worsen parent-child relationships and even cause physical health problems. However, even small interventions can make a meaningful difference — for both children and their caregivers. In an ideal world, the society would support caregivers and children through policies and programs that meet families’ needs. ____18____ Not every parent has a lot of financial resources or time flexibility, but even a few minutes of slow breathing, listening to an uplifting song, a short walk, or calling a friend to troubleshoot a problem can have a powerful impact on their mental well-being. This is especially important to try right before picking up their child from day care or school. So, parents need to take time to rest and reset. ____19____ In today’s busy world, it’s easy for parents to overlook their own well-being in order to prioritize their children. ____20____ By tending to their own needs, they model healthy ways to cope with stress and optimize their capacity to be a better parent. A. But self-care isn’t selfish. B. Children might respond with anger. C. Today, many parents are managing all these responsibilities. D. Parents’ stress might affect their children’s response to stress. E. This better equips them to enjoy more interactions with their children. F. Long-term stress can influence brain development and disrupt learning. G. Before that ideal is achieved, parents can use many simple tools to handle stress. 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了育儿压力日益加剧的现状、压力对亲子双方的多重危害，并提出简易自我调节方法，倡导家长重视自我关怀。 【16题详解】 由前文“Parenting is an all-consuming job — one that calls for constant caretaking, problem solving, emotional labor, and financial resources.(养育子女是一份耗费全部精力的工作 —— 这份工作需要不间断地照料、解决各类问题、付出情绪劳动，还要投入经济财力。)”以及后文“But it seems that they have less emotional support than ever before.(但他们似乎比以往任何时候都缺乏情感支持。)”可知，前文说明了养育子女需要承担的诸多责任，后文说明了父母尽管承担重任却缺乏支持，本空要说父母正在承担这些责任，C项“Today, many parents are managing all these responsibilities.(如今，许多父母都在同时承担所有这些责任。)”能承上启下，其中many parents与后文they形成人称衔接，these responsibilities指代前文各项职责。 【17题详解】 由前文“A recent review found that high levels of stress in a child’s environment can shape their development in lasting ways.(近期一项综述研究发现，儿童成长环境中的高水平压力会对他们的发展产生长期影响。)”以及后文“It can also worsen parent-child relationships and even cause physical health problems.(这还会恶化亲子关系，甚至引发身体健康方面的问题。)”可知，前文说明了压力会影响孩子发展，后文说明了压力还会带来其他负面影响，本空要说压力如何具体影响孩子发展，F项“Long-term stress can influence brain development and disrupt learning.(长期压力会影响大脑发育并干扰学习进程。)”具体阐释压力影响发展的方式，能承上启下，其中Long-term stress与后文It形成指代衔接。 【18题详解】 本空为段落主旨句。由后文“Not every parent has a lot of financial resources or time flexibility, but even a few minutes of slow breathing, listening to an uplifting song, a short walk, or calling a friend to troubleshoot a problem can have a powerful impact on their mental well-being.(并非每位家长都拥有充足的经济条件或自由支配的时间，但即便只是花几分钟缓慢深呼吸、听一首振奋人心的歌曲、短途散步，或致电好友一同解决难题，都能极大改善他们的心理健康状态。)”可知，后文列举了父母个人可采取的简单减压措施，本空起总结作用，要说在理想实现之前父母可以先自救，G项“Before that ideal is achieved, parents can use many simple tools to handle stress.(在实现那个理想之前，父母可以使用许多简单的工具来应对压力。)”能引出下文，其中simple tools能概括后文的具体措施。 【19题详解】 由前文“So, parents need to take time to rest and reset.(因此，家长们需要抽出时间休息，调整状态。)”可知，前文说明了父母需要花时间休息和重置自己，本空要说休息和重置带来的积极结果，E项“This better equips them to enjoy more interactions with their children.(这能让他们更好地享受与孩子的更多互动。)”能承接上文，其中This指代前文中的take time to rest and reset。 【20题详解】 由前文“In today’s busy world, it’s easy for parents to overlook their own well-being in order to prioritize their children.(在如今快节奏的生活中，父母们为了优先顾及孩子，很容易忽略自身的身心健康。)”以及后文“By tending to their own needs, they model healthy ways to cope with stress and optimize their capacity to be a better parent.(通过关照自身需求，他们示范了应对压力的健康方式，同时提升自身能力，成为更称职的父母。)”可知，前文说明了父母忽视自己的现象，后文说明了自我照顾的积极意义，本空要说自我照顾并非自私，A项“But self-care isn’t selfish.(但自我关怀并非自私。)”能承上启下，符合题意。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Kristin Schell and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas. She was hospitable (好客的) and tried to ____21____ with neighbors by hosting Bible studies and playgroups — only to find them requiring far more planning than expected. Later she bought some picnic tables for a party in her backyard, but the delivery driver ____22____ left one in her front yard — an error she initially took as a bother. After the party, she painted it blue-green and ____23____ it there. Little did she know this table would become a ____24____ where her kids played and ate snacks. “We became ‘front yard people,’” she says. Neighbors, previously keeping to themselves, began to stop by, introduce themselves, and settle down for a ____25____. “What a simple way to ____26____ and connect!” The table was ____27____ and had a communal feel. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was ____28____. Why do people often ____29____ to invite others home? Fear of a messy house. “Perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the ____30____ of connection,” Kristin says. Her table removes both excuses and the ____31____ of hosting. “Hospitality needn’t always ____32____ a big party,” she says. “Just show up.” Today, thousands of such cases exist nationwide. “Whatever the color, it’s a ____33____ table.” Anywhere ____34____ a perfect spot when people naturally gather. Indeed, Kristin’s story ____35____ us that small actions create big changes. 21. A. compete B. connect C. compare D. argue 22. A. secretly B. deliberately C. mistakenly D. suddenly 23. A. hid B. placed C. discovered D. repaired 24. A. shelter B. path C. spot D. stage 25. A. feast B. debate C. walk D. chat 26. A. slow down B. give up C. turn down D. put off 27. A. confusing B. surprising C. annoying D. inviting 28. A. recorded B. born C. suspended D. changed 29. A. offer B. manage C. pretend D. hesitate 30. A. joy B. trouble C. pain D. aim 31. A. pressure B. excitement C. honor D. failure 32. A. improve B. finish C. mean D. cancel 33. A. picnic B. dining C. friendship D. negotiation 34. A. removes B. faces C. misses D. makes 35. A. warns B. reminds C. promises D. orders 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】 本文主要讲述了Kristin Schell和家人搬到新家后，因一张被误送至前院的野餐桌，意外开启了邻里交往的新方式。这张桌子打破了邻里间的隔阂，让人们放下对“完美待客”的执念，自然而然地聚集、交流。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：她为人好客，试图通过举办圣经学习会和亲子游戏小组与邻居建立联系，却发现这些活动需要的规划远超预期。A. compete竞争；B. connect建立联系；C. compare比较；D. argue争论。根据前文中的“She was hospitable”可知，好客的主人组织活动的目的是和邻居建立联系。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：后来她为后院的派对买了几张野餐桌，但配送司机误将一张放在了她的前院 —— 这个失误起初让她觉得很麻烦。A. secretly秘密地；B. deliberately 故意地；C. mistakenly失误地；D. suddenly突然。根据后文中的“an error she initially took as a bother”可知，司机放错位置是一次工作失误。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：派对结束后，她把桌子刷成了蓝绿色，就把它放在了那里。A. hid隐藏；B. placed放置；C. discovered发现；D. repaired修理。根据后文“Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too.”可知，Kristin将漆好的桌子放置在前院，选项中的placed与put是同义替换。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：她当时完全没想到，这张桌子会成为孩子们玩耍、吃零食的场所。A. shelter避难所；B. path小路；C. spot场所；D. stage舞台。根据后文中的“where her kids played and ate snacks”可知，此处指桌子所在的区域成为了一个固定活动场所。 【25题详解】 考查名词。 句意：邻居们，以前都各自闭门不出，开始停下来，自我介绍，然后坐下来聊天。A. feast盛宴；B. debate辩论；C. walk散步；D. chat聊天。根据前文中的“introduce themselves”可知，邻居们坐下来聊天。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语。 句意：“多么简单的放慢脚步、与人建立联系的方式啊！”A. slow down放慢脚步；B. give up放弃；C. turn down拒绝；D. put off推迟。根据后文中的“and connect”可知，这张桌子让人们放慢脚步，在忙碌的生活中停下来与邻居交流。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这张桌子很有吸引力，带着一种共享的氛围。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. annoying恼人的；D. inviting吸引人的。根据后文中的“and had a communal feel”可知，桌子给人的感觉是亲切有吸引力的。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：一场运动就此诞生。A. recorded记录；B. born诞生；C. suspended暂停；D. changed改变。根据前文“Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too.”可知，邻居们也想在自家前院放置野餐桌，说明一场社区运动由此诞生。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：为什么人们往往犹豫要不要邀请别人来家里？A. offer提供；B. manage设法；C. pretend假装；D. hesitate犹豫。根据后文“Fear of a messy house.”可知，对家里杂乱的顾虑会让人们对邀请客人上门这件事感到犹豫。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：“完美主义会让我们错过人际联结带来的快乐，”Kristin说。A. joy快乐；B. trouble麻烦；C. pain痛苦；D. aim目标。根据前文“Why do people often ______ to invite others home? Fear of a messy house.”可知，人们因害怕家里不完美而犹豫邀请他人，这样会错失与人联系的快乐。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：她的桌子消除了借口和待客的压力。A. pressure压力；B. excitement兴奋；C. honor荣誉；D. failure失败。根据前文“Why do people often ______ to invite others home? Fear of a messy house.”可知，人们因为怕家里杂乱而不敢待客，本质是正式待客带来的心理压力，前院的桌子让待客变得随意轻松，消解了这种压力。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：“好客不一定意味着要办一场盛大的派对，”她说，“只要出现就好。”A. improve改善；B. finish完成；C. mean意味着；D. cancel取消。根据后文“Just show up.”可知，这是对前半句的补充说明，点明好客的核心不是盛大的形式，mean符合本句语境。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：“无论是什么颜色，这都是一张友谊之桌。”A. picnic野餐；B. dining用餐；C. friendship友谊；D. negotiation谈判。根据前文“She was hospitable (好客的) and tried to ________with neighbors by hosting Bible studies and playgroups — only to find them requiring far more planning than expected.”可知，本句旨在说明餐桌促进了邻里之间的友谊与情感联结，因此桌子承载的核心意义是友谊。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：当人们自然地聚集在一起时，任何地方都能成为绝佳的场所。A. removes移除；B. faces面对；C. misses错过；D. makes成为。根据后文中的“a perfect spot when people naturally gather”可知，有人聚集的地方就会成为绝佳场所。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：的确，Kristin的故事提醒我们，微小的行动能创造巨大的改变。A. warns警告；B. reminds提醒；C. promises承诺；D. orders命令。结合后文中的“small actions create big changes”可知，这个故事给读者带来生活启示，提醒人们不要轻视小举动的力量。 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。 Driving with her parents from Nanjing, a tourist surnamed Ju chose a themed homestay (民宿) adapted from a traditional tulou in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. She said she really wanted to experience living in ____36____ unique and quiet tulou. The homestay, named Changrong Building, ____37____ (keep) its historical appearance but has 12 modern rooms. After a 2023 renovation by a team from Xiamen University, it now has soundproofing, smart home technology and public reading spaces, providing guests with activities ____38____ tea picking and traditional-costume experiences. Fujian tulou buildings ____39____ (add) to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Since then, local tourism has developed from basic sightseeing to high-quality experiential stays. Huang Zhihui, who grew up in a tulou cluster, established a market near Huaiyuan Building ____40____ (feature) intangible cultural heritage. It has attracted about 700,000 visitors since May 2023. To attract young guests, his team introduced ____41____ (create) gifts such as “sound postcards” and gypsum tulou models embedded with NFC chips. The diversification of the tulou economy is also ____42____ (true) evident in Hua’an county. Traditional houses have been transformed into bamboo art galleries, coffee shops and ____43____ (library). Local authorities also launched a China-chic game during this Spring Festival. “Our goal is ____44____ (move) beyond visiting a single building to creating a regional destination where visitors can experience a life ____45____ begins with nature and returns to the warmth of the hearth (灶台).” says Lin Ying, director of the Hua’an Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Bureau. 【答案】36. a 37. keeps 38. like 39. were added 40. featuring 41. creative 42. truly 43. libraries 44. to move 45. that##which 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了福建土楼从传统建筑向多元化旅游体验目的地转型的过程，包括土楼民宿的改造、非物质文化遗产市场的建立以及文创产品的开发等内容。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：她说她真的很想体验住在一座独特而安静的土楼里。此处表示泛指“一座独特而安静的土楼”；由于unique以辅音音素开头，要用不定冠词a表示泛指。 【37题详解】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：这家名为长荣楼的民宿保留了原有历史风貌，同时配备 12 间现代化客房。本句主语The homestay是单数名词，but连接所填谓语和has，时态要用一般现在时，且要变成第三人称单数形式keeps。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：2023年厦门大学团队完成翻新后，这里增设了隔音设施、智能家居设备与公共阅读区，为游客提供比如采茶、传统服饰体验等活动。tea picking and traditional-costume experiences是列举的两类活动，用介词like，表示“比如”。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：福建土楼建筑群于2008年被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录。所填词作谓语，根据时间状语in 2008可知，时态为一般过去时；主语Fujian tulou buildings是复数名词，与add 之间是被动关系，要用一般过去时被动语态were added。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在土楼群里长大的黄志辉，在怀远楼附近建了一个以非物质文化遗产为特色的市场。本句已有谓语动词established，feature用非谓语动词形式；_______ intangible cultural heritage作后置定语修饰名词market，market和feature之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，要用feature的现在分词featuring。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：为了吸引年轻游客，他的团队推出了创意礼物，比如“声音明信片”和嵌有NFC芯片的石膏土楼模型。本空作定语，修饰名词gifts，用形容词creative，意为“有创意的”。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：土楼经济的多元化在华安县也确实显而易见。本空作状语，修饰形容词evident，用副词truly，意为“真正地、确实”。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：传统房屋已被改造成竹艺画廊、咖啡馆和图书馆。and连接复数名词galleries、coffee shops和所填词，所填名词也要用复数形式，表示不止一个图书馆，将library变成libraries。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我们的目标是超越参观单一建筑，打造一个区域性的旅游目的地，让游客可以体验一种始于自然、回归灶台温暖的生活。本句已有谓语动词is，move用非谓语动词形式；主语Our goal是抽象名词，所填词要用动词不定式to move作表语，强调具体一次且将来发生的动作，对主语作解释说明。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我们的目标是超越参观单一建筑，打造一个区域性的旅游目的地，让游客可以体验一种始于自然、回归灶台温暖的生活。_______ begins with nature and returns to the warmth of the hearth是定语从句，修饰先行词a life，先行词是事物，关系代词在从句中作主语，关系代词that或which符合要求。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校近期将举办以“Wisdom from Chinese Proverbs”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你从以下两个谚语中任选一个，写一篇参赛发言稿： 1. Practice makes perfect.(熟能生巧) 2. Where there is a will, there is a way.(有志者事竟成) 内容包括： 1.解读谚语； 2.分享感悟； 3.倡议践行。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear fellow students, Today I’d like to share with you a Chinese proverb _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 【答案】Dear fellow students, Today I’d like to share with you a Chinese proverb “Where there is a will, there is a way.”, which inspires people to stick to their dreams. To begin with, the proverb tells us never to surrender. Possessing firm determination, we can conquer all life barriers. Additionally, when facing discouraging failures that hold us back, we should cling to our dreams. I once failed English exams and wanted to give up, but my will to improve drove me to make steady progress. Lastly, only when we keep striving can we gain success. Let’s set clear goals and stick to them daily. Thank you for your listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生围绕主题“Wisdom from Chinese Proverbs”完成英语演讲稿，任选一则谚语，依次完成谚语解读、个人感悟分享、发出践行倡议三部分内容。 【详解】1.词汇积累 屈服：surrender→yield 障碍：barrier→obstacle 面对：face→confront 努力：strive→endeavor 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To begin with, the proverb tells us never to surrender. 拓展句：To begin with, what the proverb tells us is that we should never surrender. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Additionally, when facing discouraging failures that hold us back, we should cling to our dreams.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句的省略句和that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】Lastly, only when we keep striving can we gain success.(运用了only+状语从句引导的部分倒装结构) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 读后续写 Robert raised his son alone after his wife passed away. He worked day and night to support the family, enduring countless hardships. Years later, his son Kevin became a successful businessman, but Robert grew old and frail. Every time he sat at the dining table, his wrinkled hands could hardly hold the spoon steadily. Unavoidably, he would spill soup all over the clean tablecloth or let it drip from his mouth, which made the atmosphere awkward every meal. Kevin and his wife, Iris, were extremely angry with Robert’s clumsiness. They thought the old man was a burden and even an embarrassment to the family. Finally, they forced the poor grandfather to sit alone in a cold corner behind the stove, far away from the warm light. They served his meals in a rough earthenware (陶制的) bowl, far from enough to fill his stomach. The lonely old man would stare sadly at the warm dining table, his eyes brimming with helpless tears and quiet sorrow. One day, his trembling hands slipped again. The earthenware bowl crashed to the ground and broke into pieces with a loud noise. The young wife flew into a rage and scolded Robert harshly, her words sharp and hurtful, without a trace of sympathy. Robert said not a word, only letting out a long, sad sigh. How he missed the old days with his lovely son! Later, Kevin and Iris bought a cheap wooden bowl for a few pennies, and from then on, Robert had to eat from this rough bowl day after day. On Christmas Eve, as the family sat at the table enjoying their dinner with Robert sitting alone in the corner, their four-year-old little grandson quietly gathered some small pieces of wood on the floor, focused on his little “project”. Curious, the father asked, “What are you busy doing there, my boy?” The child looked up innocently and replied, “I’m making a little trough (槽). When I grow up, you and Mom can eat from it.” 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。 Kevin and his wife looked at each other with shame. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Iris helped the old man to the dining table. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Kevin and his wife looked at each other with shame. Stung by their son’s innocent words, they froze, cheeks burning with deep remorse. Glancing at the rough wooden bowl by the stove, Kevin remembered his father slaving day and night to raise him alone decades ago. A lump rising in his throat, he walked slowly to the lonely old man. Dim Christmas light streamed through the frosted window, wrapping the cold corner in faint gloom. “Dad, we’re terribly sorry for our cruelty,” he murmured, voice shaky with guilt. Iris helped the old man to the dining table. Fetching a fine porcelain bowl, she filled it with warm soup and soft food, moving cautiously to avoid spilling. Seated beside the warm fire, Robert sipped the meal, happy tears sliding down his wrinkled face. Witnessing this tender moment, Kevin grasped a truth: the way in which we respect the elderly shapes our kids, and filial love is the most valuable gift that we leave to later generations. 【解析】 【导语】本文以祖孙三代相处、孝道传承为线索展开，讲述罗伯特独自辛苦养大儿子凯文，年老后手脚不便却遭到儿子与儿媳嫌弃，只能在角落用木碗吃饭；圣诞夜小孙子打磨木槽，说长大后给父母当饭碗，点醒了凯文夫妇。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写夫妻二人听完孩子的话内心满是愧疚，回忆父亲当年养育自己的艰辛，主动向老人诚恳道歉。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写儿媳贴心照料老人、老人感动落泪，凯文从中领悟孝敬长辈是留给后代最好的传承。 2. 续写线索：孙子制作木槽——夫妻心生羞愧 —— 回忆父亲养育之恩 —— 上前向老人道歉 —— 儿媳搀扶老人上桌 —— 领悟孝道传承的真谛 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 瞥一眼： glance at/cast a glance at ②走：walk/stride ③去拿回：fetch/retrieve 情绪类 ①懊悔： remorse/compunction ②愧疚：guilt/shame 【点睛】【高分句型1】Stung by their son’s innocent words, they froze, cheeks burning with deep remorse.(运用了过去分词短语作原因状语和独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】Witnessing this tender moment, Kevin grasped a truth: the way in which we respect the elderly shapes our kids, and filial love is the most valuable gift that we leave to later generations.(运用了现在分词短语作时间状语、in which引导的定语从句以及that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 三明市2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末适应性练习 英语试题 (满分150分 考试时间120分钟) 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，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。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在练习上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将练习上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What does the man dislike about the coat? A. The color. B. The size. C. The design. 2. What are the speakers saving for? A. An electric car. B. A new house. C. A family outing. 3. Who is taking care of the man’s kids now? A. His wife. B. His parents. C. His friends. 4. Which place will the woman take her new course? A. In her house. B. In her high school. C. At a local university. 5. Where are the speakers? A. On a football field. B. In a hospital. C. At a park. 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5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. What did the weather forecast say? A. It would be rainy. B. It would be sunny. C. It would be windy. 7. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Get a taxi. B. Go for dinner. C. Have a drink. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Restaurant owner and customer. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers. 9. What will the man eat today? A. Beef noodles. B. Chicken and rice. C. Egg sandwiches. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the man suggest growing? A. Tomatoes. B. Corn. C. Onions. 11. Why does the woman want to plant vegetables? A. To exercise to keep fit. B. To have fresh food. C. To save money. 12. What does the woman think of the gardening work? A. Relaxing. B. Challenging. C. Worthless. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What kind of club does the woman prefer? A. One that costs less money. B. One that really interests her. C. One that has many activities. 14. What does the man dislike about the cycling club? A. It is too expensive. B. It has a lot of members. C. It looks quite boring. 15. How much does the film club cost? A. $40. B. $50. C. $70. 16. Which club will the woman probably join? A. The film club. B. The reading club. C. The street dance club. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What’s the purpose of the test? A. To let students think about their future jobs. B. To help students choose high schools. C. To make students study harder. 18. How will the students take the test? A. By speaking with the teacher. B. By writing an exam paper. C. By using a computer. 19. What is the last section of the test about? A. Strengths. B. Personality. C. Weaknesses. 20. What does the speaker remind the students to do? A. Give honest answers to the questions. B. Ask their teachers for advice. C. Check the results in time. 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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Comfort Food Guide What Is Comfort Food? Do you reach for certain foods when feeling stressed, sad, or lonely? You are not alone. Psychologist Joyce Brothers coined the term “comfort food” in 1966. She described it as foods tied to childhood security, like mother’s chicken soup, warm cookies, or a favorite family dish. A Big Shift Decades ago, most comfort foods were homemade with simple ingredients. Today, many are ultraprocessed (超加工的) with refined ingredients, added stabilizers, and large amounts of salt, fat, and sugar. They require little chewing, so you eat them quickly. This makes overeating easy. Studies show that too many ultraprocessed foods may lead to weight gain and even affect the brain’s reward system — similar to addictive substances. Nutrition at a Glance (per serving) The table below shows the nutritional content of six popular comfort foods. Pay special attention to the sugar and energy columns — the differences are striking. Food description Fats (g) NaCl (mg) Sugar (g) Energy (kcal) Chocolate cake 14.58 296 40.23 355 Vanilla ice cream 11.00 80 21.22 207 Potato chips 33.98 527 0.33 532 Macaroni and cheese 5.54 260 0.68 158 Miso soybean soup 1.56 613 0.83 32 Chicken noodle soup 1.34 186 0.34 41 Did you know? A serving of chocolate cake packs 355 kcal — more than 10 times the energy of miso soybean soup (32 kcal). Small choices make a big difference! Reset Your Comfort Desires Comfort is largely psychological — it comes from happy memories, not from the ingredients themselves. That means you can train your brain to find comfort in healthier options. Start small. Swap potato chips for baked sweet potato fries. Replace chocolate cake with fruit and yogurt. Over time, your brain will form new comfort associations. And remember: a short walk, a deep breath, or a call with a friend can bring real comfort — with zero calories. 1. Why do people tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods? A. They cost less money. B. They are hard to find. C. They are low in calories. D. They need less chewing. 2. How much more fat do potato chips have compared to macaroni and cheese? A. 27.44 g. B. 28.44 g. C. 38.52 g. D. 39.52 g. 3. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph? A. Walk after each meal regularly. B. Eat ultraprocessed foods slowly. C. Avoid childhood foods completely. D. Replace unhealthy choices gradually. B After a long, cold, snowy Rochester winter, spring is slowly making its way back into the city. Days are getting longer, the temperature is warming up, and any snow announced in the forecast isn’t sticking to the ground. But after spending time outdoors (when the weather is permissible) and observing the resident birds on campus, I can tell that a lasting spring is coming soon. From the crack of dawn, songbirds have become much more vocal. Songbirds, for example robins (旅鸫), have been sitting on nearby trees and singing to court potential mates and establish territories. When the weather is warm and especially when the ground is wet from a recent rainstorm, robins have been searching the ground and picking up fresh earthworms when they crawl out. Elsewhere, some robins have been gathering nesting material from the ground, such as grass, twigs, and reeds. Every time I walk by the Genesee River on the Genesee Riverway Trail, I have found one particular songbird’s presence to be a striking sign of spring. Red-winged blackbirds are among one of the earliest songbird migrants to arrive up north for breeding (繁衍). As I walked by the river, I could hear the males’ loud, buzzy “konk-la-REEEE” call, which they use to ward off other species or enemies and romance any nearby females. Songbirds are not the only bird groups that are in the midst of this seasonal change. During the winter, migratory ducks have been shown to remain in this area. Recently, when I have gone out onto the Genesee Riverway Trail, I’ve spotted these ducks less and less frequently as they have been preparing for their journey back up North, close to the Arctic, to breed. Despite Rochester’s unpredictable weather as winter turns to spring, the birds around campus have shown me that spring has arrived. Resident birds and migratory birds who are making their way up north are preparing to raise the next generation of birds, and I look forward to witnessing what’s to come in the next few weeks of spring for Rochester’s birdlife. 4. Why do robins sing on the trees early in the morning? A. To celebrate the coming of spring. B. To warn other birds of bad weather. C. To look for earthworms on the ground. D. To appeal to partners and defend their areas. 5. What does the underlined phrase “ward off” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Drive away. B. Attend to. C. Rely on. D. Play with. 6. What can we know about migratory ducks? A. They like warmer climates in spring. B. They struggle to adapt to seasonal changes. C. They head north for reproduction in spring. D. They remain in Rochester throughout the year. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Signs of Spring from Birds B. Breeding Habits of Songbirds C. Relaxing Walk by the Riverside D. Unpredictable Weather in Rochester C The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with permanent consequences, according to a new United Nations report. The global situation is so severe that terms like “water crisis” fail to capture its magnitude. The concept of water bankruptcy works like this: Nature provides income in the form of rain and snow, but the world is spending more than it receives — extracting water from rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers (含水层) much faster than they are refilled, putting us in debt. Climate change-fueled heat and drought are compounding the problem. The result is shrinking rivers, dried-up wetlands, declining aquifers, and melting glaciers. The statistics are alarming: More than 50% of the planet’s large lakes have lost water since 1990; 70% of major aquifers are in long-term decline; an area of wetlands almost the size of the European Union has been erased over the past 50 years. Even in places where water systems are less stressed, pollution is reducing available drinking water. According to Kaveh Madani, director of the U.N. University’s Institute for Environment and the report’s author, many regions are living beyond their water capacity and it’s impossible to return to past conditions. Nearly 4 billion people face water shortage for at least one month every year. Yet instead of adjusting consumption, water is taken for granted. Cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Tehran have encouraged expansion despite limited water supplies. Some regions are more severely affected. The Middle East and North Africa face high water stress and extreme climate vulnerability. Parts of South Asia experience long-term water declines due to groundwater-dependent farming and growing urban populations. The U.S. Southwest is another hotspot. Madani pointed to the Colorado River, where water sharing agreements are based on an environmental situation that no longer exists. “It’s a permanent new condition, and we have less water than before.” he said. The report calls for a series of actions, including transforming farming — by far the biggest global user of water — through shifting crops and more efficient irrigation; better water monitoring using AI and remote sensing; reducing pollution; and increasing protection for wetlands and groundwater. 8. What does “water bankruptcy” refer to? A. Dry rivers and wetlands. B. Total exhaustion of water. C. Severe climate change effect. D. Water overuse beyond natural supply. 9. Why does the author mention Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Tehran? A. To call for strict city planning. B. To prove successful development. C. To show misuse of water resources. D. To stress global population growth. 10. What can be inferred about the Colorado River agreements? A. They lead to water shortage. B. They are actually out of date. C. They deal with current pollution. D. They are fit for present environment. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Wetland loss and water shortage. B. Urban expansion and water supply. C. Global water crisis and solutions. D. Environmental problems and impacts. D A clinical trial led by Chinese scientists has successfully treated a certain type of congenital (先天的) deafness. For children aged 6 months to 3 years, the response rate even reached 100%. Published in Nature on April 22, the study was conducted by Shanghai’s Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, together with other medical institutions home and abroad. Globally, 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 newborns suffer from hearing loss, and genetic mutations (突变) account for up to 60% of such cases. Previously, patients mainly depended on hearing aids or cochlear implants (人工耳蜗), which could only provide limited improvement. Launched in 2022, this trial is the first and largest research on congenital deafness gene therapy so far. It included 42 patients aged from 9 months to 32 years and tracked them for up to two and a half years. The trial targeted deafness caused by a specific OTOF gene mutation. This mutation stops sound signals from being passed from the inner ear to the brain, causing severe hearing loss and blocking children’s language and cognitive development. During the treatment, a modified virus was used to deliver functional genes into ear cells through minor surgery. The overall response rate of the trial was 90%. For patients receiving long-term observation, all could hear daily conversations. Over half were sensitive to quiet library-level sounds, and nearly half could hear whispers. Age made a big difference to treatment effects. Apart from the 100% recovery rate among young kids, two-thirds of patients over 20 also had better hearing. Researchers also found a key biomarker: patients with better cochlear function before treatment gained more obvious effects. One typical patient had no sound response and failed to make sounds when crying at 18 months old, but he finally regained hearing and normal speech after the treatment. Additionally, one day after the Chinese study was published, the US approved another OTOF-related gene therapy. Though it was launched one year later than the Chinese trial, it adopted a different drug design. 12. What was the main limitation of previous deafness treatments? A. They were completely useless. B. They had insufficient effects. C. They required complex surgery. D. They were unavailable for newborns. 13. Why does certain OTOF gene mutation lead to deafness? A. It prevents sound transmission to the brain. B. It damages people’s cognitive ability. C. It stops the growth of inner ear cells. D. It causes serious ear infection. 14. Which group had the best treatment result? A. Kids under 3. B. Teenagers aged 18. C. Adults under 20. D. Patients over 32. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the Chinese gene therapy? A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Positive. D. Critical. 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。 Parenting is an all-consuming job — one that calls for constant caretaking, problem solving, emotional labor, and financial resources. ____16____ But it seems that they have less emotional support than ever before. It’s no surprise that parental stress is on the rise. The stress can take a toll on well-being, contributing to depression, heightened anxiety, and tension in relationships. And its effects don’t stop there. A recent review found that high levels of stress in a child’s environment can shape their development in lasting ways. ____17____ It can also worsen parent-child relationships and even cause physical health problems. However, even small interventions can make a meaningful difference — for both children and their caregivers. In an ideal world, the society would support caregivers and children through policies and programs that meet families’ needs. ____18____ Not every parent has a lot of financial resources or time flexibility, but even a few minutes of slow breathing, listening to an uplifting song, a short walk, or calling a friend to troubleshoot a problem can have a powerful impact on their mental well-being. This is especially important to try right before picking up their child from day care or school. So, parents need to take time to rest and reset. ____19____ In today’s busy world, it’s easy for parents to overlook their own well-being in order to prioritize their children. ____20____ By tending to their own needs, they model healthy ways to cope with stress and optimize their capacity to be a better parent. A. But self-care isn’t selfish. B. Children might respond with anger. C. Today, many parents are managing all these responsibilities. D. Parents’ stress might affect their children’s response to stress. E. This better equips them to enjoy more interactions with their children. F. Long-term stress can influence brain development and disrupt learning. G. Before that ideal is achieved, parents can use many simple tools to handle stress. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Kristin Schell and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas. She was hospitable (好客的) and tried to ____21____ with neighbors by hosting Bible studies and playgroups — only to find them requiring far more planning than expected. Later she bought some picnic tables for a party in her backyard, but the delivery driver ____22____ left one in her front yard — an error she initially took as a bother. After the party, she painted it blue-green and ____23____ it there. Little did she know this table would become a ____24____ where her kids played and ate snacks. “We became ‘front yard people,’” she says. Neighbors, previously keeping to themselves, began to stop by, introduce themselves, and settle down for a ____25____. “What a simple way to ____26____ and connect!” The table was ____27____ and had a communal feel. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was ____28____. Why do people often ____29____ to invite others home? Fear of a messy house. “Perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the ____30____ of connection,” Kristin says. Her table removes both excuses and the ____31____ of hosting. “Hospitality needn’t always ____32____ a big party,” she says. “Just show up.” Today, thousands of such cases exist nationwide. “Whatever the color, it’s a ____33____ table.” Anywhere ____34____ a perfect spot when people naturally gather. Indeed, Kristin’s story ____35____ us that small actions create big changes. 21. A. compete B. connect C. compare D. argue 22. A. secretly B. deliberately C. mistakenly D. suddenly 23. A. hid B. placed C. discovered D. repaired 24. A. shelter B. path C. spot D. stage 25. A. feast B. debate C. walk D. chat 26. A. slow down B. give up C. turn down D. put off 27. A. confusing B. surprising C. annoying D. inviting 28. A. recorded B. born C. suspended D. changed 29. A. offer B. manage C. pretend D. hesitate 30. A. joy B. trouble C. pain D. aim 31. A. pressure B. excitement C. honor D. failure 32. A. improve B. finish C. mean D. cancel 33. A. picnic B. dining C. friendship D. negotiation 34. A. removes B. faces C. misses D. makes 35. A. warns B. reminds C. promises D. orders 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。 Driving with her parents from Nanjing, a tourist surnamed Ju chose a themed homestay (民宿) adapted from a traditional tulou in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. She said she really wanted to experience living in ____36____ unique and quiet tulou. The homestay, named Changrong Building, ____37____ (keep) its historical appearance but has 12 modern rooms. After a 2023 renovation by a team from Xiamen University, it now has soundproofing, smart home technology and public reading spaces, providing guests with activities ____38____ tea picking and traditional-costume experiences. Fujian tulou buildings ____39____ (add) to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Since then, local tourism has developed from basic sightseeing to high-quality experiential stays. Huang Zhihui, who grew up in a tulou cluster, established a market near Huaiyuan Building ____40____ (feature) intangible cultural heritage. It has attracted about 700,000 visitors since May 2023. To attract young guests, his team introduced ____41____ (create) gifts such as “sound postcards” and gypsum tulou models embedded with NFC chips. The diversification of the tulou economy is also ____42____ (true) evident in Hua’an county. Traditional houses have been transformed into bamboo art galleries, coffee shops and ____43____ (library). Local authorities also launched a China-chic game during this Spring Festival. “Our goal is ____44____ (move) beyond visiting a single building to creating a regional destination where visitors can experience a life ____45____ begins with nature and returns to the warmth of the hearth (灶台).” says Lin Ying, director of the Hua’an Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Bureau. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校近期将举办以“Wisdom from Chinese Proverbs”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你从以下两个谚语中任选一个，写一篇参赛发言稿： 1. Practice makes perfect.(熟能生巧) 2. Where there is a will, there is a way.(有志者事竟成) 内容包括： 1.解读谚语； 2.分享感悟； 3.倡议践行。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear fellow students, Today I’d like to share with you a Chinese proverb _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 第二节(满分25分) 47. 读后续写 Robert raised his son alone after his wife passed away. He worked day and night to support the family, enduring countless hardships. Years later, his son Kevin became a successful businessman, but Robert grew old and frail. Every time he sat at the dining table, his wrinkled hands could hardly hold the spoon steadily. Unavoidably, he would spill soup all over the clean tablecloth or let it drip from his mouth, which made the atmosphere awkward every meal. Kevin and his wife, Iris, were extremely angry with Robert’s clumsiness. They thought the old man was a burden and even an embarrassment to the family. Finally, they forced the poor grandfather to sit alone in a cold corner behind the stove, far away from the warm light. They served his meals in a rough earthenware (陶制的) bowl, far from enough to fill his stomach. The lonely old man would stare sadly at the warm dining table, his eyes brimming with helpless tears and quiet sorrow. One day, his trembling hands slipped again. The earthenware bowl crashed to the ground and broke into pieces with a loud noise. The young wife flew into a rage and scolded Robert harshly, her words sharp and hurtful, without a trace of sympathy. Robert said not a word, only letting out a long, sad sigh. How he missed the old days with his lovely son! Later, Kevin and Iris bought a cheap wooden bowl for a few pennies, and from then on, Robert had to eat from this rough bowl day after day. On Christmas Eve, as the family sat at the table enjoying their dinner with Robert sitting alone in the corner, their four-year-old little grandson quietly gathered some small pieces of wood on the floor, focused on his little “project”. Curious, the father asked, “What are you busy doing there, my boy?” The child looked up innocently and replied, “I’m making a little trough (槽). When I grow up, you and Mom can eat from it.” 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。 Kevin and his wife looked at each other with shame. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Iris helped the old man to the dining table. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $