湖南株洲市第十三中学2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试题

**基本信息** 聚焦科技前沿、社会热点与文化传承，融合语言能力与思维品质的高二期末英语试卷，通过真实情境与梯度设问考查综合素养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读|15题/37.5分|电动汽车（科技）、身体意象（社会）、猩猩筑巢（科学）、冰川湖溃决（环保）|素材贴近现实，设题含细节理解与推理判断，层次分明| |七选五|5题/12.5分|减少食物浪费（环保）|考查语篇逻辑衔接，呼应全球议题| |完形填空|15题/15分|吊车救人（社会正能量）|通过叙事考查词汇语境运用与情感理解| |语法填空|10题/15分|常州梳篦（文化传承）|结合非遗知识，考查语法与词形变化| |写作|2题/40分|地球日报道（应用文）、导盲犬故事（续写）|融合现实关怀与人文素养，提升表达与创新能力|

绝密女启用前 湖南省株洲市第十三中学高二下学期期末考试试题 英语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 注意事项： 1,答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 y Is an electric vehicle right for you? Many people will ask themselves that question for the first time this year.Prices are falling,battery range is rising and mainstream brands are adding new EVs at a breakneck pace. Here are three things anybody seriously considering buying an EV should know: 1.The price to install a 240v charger Anybody who owns an electric vehicle needs a 240-volt charger at home.With one,you can recharge overnight,so you start every day with the equivalent of a full tank. Just a few years ago,home 240v EV chargers cost $2,500-$3,000,including installation,but prices have declined as competition grows with the number of EVs on the road. 2.The time it takes to charge About 80%of miles driven in EVs are powered by electricity charged at home,but you'll need to charge elsewhere occasionally.That's when charging time becomes a big deal,but how long it takes depends on a couple of factors. 3.Where to charge Good route-planning apps will help you find chargers on a road trip "Most people have no idea how many public charging stations are within,say,a 10-or 15-mile radius (because they're small,people don't look for them or even don't know what to look for,and they're rarely signposted,"said journalist John Voelcker,who has studied EVs and charging exhaustively. 4.On the horizon If an EV doesn't meet your needs now,watch this space.They're coming closer,but large numbers of gasoline vehicles will remain in production for years.Beyond that,companies will keep making spare parts for oil-burners for decades 1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.Popular brands are introducing new EVs at an incredibly fast rate. B.An electric vehicle can't run the same distance as a completely filled fuel vehicle. C.The price of installing a home EV charger has remained stable in the past few years. D.It's quite easy to identify the public charging stations with the help of striking signposts. 2.What should the potential consumers do in the future? A.Make space for an EV. B.Find an alternative to EV. C.Give up the plan to purchase an EV. D.Keep an eye out for future developments. 3.What is the purpose of the passage? A.To illustrate the factors charging time depends on. B.To offer advice on purchasing an electric vehicle. C.To look forward to the future of electric vehicles. D.To explain the reason for the falling prices of electric vehicles. B Early memories have the power to shape who you are.Unfortunately,in my life,many of my formative moments centered around my struggles with body image. For most of my life,I have been highly conscious of others'perceptions of my appearance.Whenever I'm around someone I don't know well,I actively use body language to make myself appear thinner.When I was in fourth grade,I remember asking my best friend,"Do you think I'm fat?She responded,No,of course not."But her response didn't comfort me.Since then,I have been vigilant of my body;I realized that the way I see myself isn't the same as how others see me. Hearing people talk about weight gain as a negative has affected how I feel about myself.One friend used to tell me I'm on"the good side of plus-sized."All it does is tell me that I'm overweight.In middle school,I felt like I had to prove to my friends that I was active and healthy.And even today,I worry over normal weight changes,all to try and avoid people sharing their“concerns”with my size. Discussing body image is difficult.What I have found is that being allowed to speak openly without judgment builds my self-confidence,because I feel that my voice is being heard.I am beginning to listen to my body and understand how it works.I hope to stop overanalyzing and build confidence-not through a number on the scale,but through self-acceptance. 4.What does the author realize after talking to her best friend? A.Her friend truly understood her worries.B.She needed to lose weight immediately. C.Her self-image differed from others'views.D.Her appearance was objectively unattractive. 5.What does the underlined word vigilant mean in paragraph 2? A.Slightly conscious. B.Extremely aware. C.Completely confident. D.Comfortably familiar. 6.How did her friend's words"the good side of plus-sized"affect the author? A.It confirmed her fear of being overweight.B.It provided comfort about her appearance. C.It motivated her to exercise more regularly.D.It helped her to understand body positivity. 7.What is the main message of the passage? A.Social approval determines personal worth.B.Childhood experiences cannot be overcome C.Weight loss should be the primary health goal.D.Self-acceptance matters more than appearance. C As night falls in the rainforest,orangutans (climb high into the treetops to build tree nests ()These carefully constructed beds provide warmth,comfort,and protection against natural enemies and mosquitoes.Scientists have long been curious about how young orangutans learn such a complex skill.Recent research shows that they learn it through observation and practice-a process known as observational social learning. Nest-building is essential for orangutan survival.It is neither purely inborn nor quickly mastered.Constructing a nest requires physical strength,clever hands,and decision-making regarding materials and structure.Night nests are especially well-designed,often featuring linings,pillows,and even roofs.This makes nest-building a challenging task. Young orangutans begin to show interest in nest-building at around six months old.They start practicing simple day nests at about one year of age.Their first attempts are often unstable and poorly constructed.Over the next four to fiveyears, they gradually improve their skills by watching their mothers and practicing repeatedly.By the time they are six or seven years old,they can build perfect nests. The study of orangutan nest-building provides valuable insights into animal intelligence and the evolution of human cognition.It demonstrates that complex skills can be transmitted culturally across generations,a trait once thought to be uniquely human. 8.Why do orangutans build tree nests? A.To store food. B.For warmth,comfort,and protection. C.To play with other orangutans. D.To practice their climbing skills. 9.How do young orangutans learn to build nests? A.They are born with the skill. B.They learn quickly in a few weeks. C.Through observation and practice. D.They are taught by their fathers. 10.At what age do orangutans typically become skilled at building nests? A.Six months old. B.One year old. C.Four to five years old. D.Six to seven years old. 11.What does the study of orangutan nest-building suggest? A.Only humans can learn complex skills. B.Animals can transmit skills culturally. C.Nest-building is purely instinctual. D.Orangutans are the smartest animals. D When Lake Palcacocha,a glacial (lake in Peru,suddenly burst in 1941,releasing 8 to 10 million cubic meters of water,the resulting flood killed an estimated 6,000 people,and the water destroyed about a third of the town Huaraz 23 kilometers away."That town has been rebuilt in the same location,and now it's more populous.That's particularly scary,"says Robinson,a disaster risk specialist in New Zealand.This example shows how the danger from such glacial lake outburst floods (or GLOFs)isn't just a physical disaster,but varies with the local population level and the availability of government support in the region.Robinson and his colleagues have used satellite data to identify 1,089 river basins containing glacial lakes globally.As the team reported in Nature Commmications,they found that about 15 million people worldwide are exposed to potential GLOF impacts. The high mountain regions of the Himalayas are well known for GLOFs,but the team found similar dangers in the Andes,although there are relatively fewer studies of that region.And then there's Bhutan,where the number of people who would be affected by a GLOF is low compared with larger countries,but it's a high percentage of the population."The way to think about that is,if you have a GLOF,how many people have you got to respond?In Bhutan,you could have a single GLOF that affects a large proportion of the country,"Robinson says. GLOFs are tightly linked to climate change.But as glaciers recede,growing populations move closer to them. Restricting climate change will help slow the growth of glacial lakes,but each location varies in geology and politics, requiring a different combination of early warning systems,engineering solutions,and land-use planning."There's no single solution,and what is appropriate in one location may not work in another,"Robinson says.His team's goal is to help focus research efforts on the most potentially dangerous glacial lakes,and to show that those lakes won't burst. 12.What does Robinson think especially scary? A.A glacial lake will be a popular destination. B.Government support worsens GLOF effects C.Huaraz has been rebuilt in its original place. D.The burst of Lake Palcacocha can't be predicted. 13.How does Bhutan differ from larger countries in case of a GLOF burst? A.A large percentage of the population will be affected. B.The government is ready to make timely response to it. C.Many studies and predictions have been made about it. D.People are usually relocated in a safe place after a burst. 14.What does the underlined word"recede"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Continue.B.Decrease. C.Clear. D.Accumulate. 15.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.GLOFs Form a Threat to Human Life B.Men React Actively to GLOF Bursts C.Glacial Lakes Face Mixed Solutions D.Researchers Hold Back GLOF Bursts 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Reducing Food Loss and Waste About 40%of all food produced globally by weight is wasted between farm and fork.That 40%could feed every food-insecure person three full meals a day,every day,for a year-with leftovers. There used to be a view that food waste,which happens at the consumer level,tended to be more of a developed country problem while food loss,which can arise from issues in farming and supply chains,was a greater problem in developing countries.16 Work by the UN Environment Programme shows that food waste occurs at roughly the same level in middle-income countries as in high-income countries.17 However,there is a reasonable amount of information to back up this conclusion.Similarly,recent work by the World Wide Fund for Nature concluded that food loss on farms is a problem in high-income countries as well as middle-and lower-income countries. Reducing food loss and waste generates benefits for economies,for businesses and consumers,for human health and for the environment.Project Drawdown (has listed reducing food loss and waste as the single-best strategy for reducing emissions and fighting the climate crisis.18 Reducing consumer food waste by even 20%-25%by 2030 could save the world an estimated $120-$300 billion per year. 19 By consuming more of what they purchase,households can reduce their overall spending on food. 20 Some strategies include writing a shopping list,planning meals so that when you go shopping you know what and how much you need,understanding the difference between use-by and best-by date labels,making sure your fridge is set to the suitable temperature,understanding how best to store different foods and making the most of your freezer for leftovers. A.Good-quality data is still limited. B.But recent research has shown this isn't true. C.Households may find it hard to reduce food waste. D.These savings play out on an individual level as well as a systemic one. E.Because up to 10%of global emissions result from food loss and waste. F.Reducing food waste can also help save a lot of money for families. G.Households can reduce food waste by focusing on smart shopping and food storage. 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人空白处的最佳选项。 Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building. As a crane (21 working on a construction site,Edwards 22 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out.He recalled how he 23 the trapped worker from his crane's cabin ()and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 24. However,his attempt to 25 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job,as each gust (of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance.Besides,the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty.26 the great challenges,Edwards refused to give up and fought to 27 control.Luckily,someone on the ground offered 28 on where to land the cage through a radio.Edwards adjusted the 29 of the crane's movements,inch by inch,until the cage hovered (just inches from the edge of the 30.With determination,Edwards successfully landed the cage. Eventually,Edwards watched the cage31 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety.The crowd 32 a big round of applause,a tribute()to the courage and skill 33 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 34 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to 35 money for him-with organizers encouraging people to "buy Glen a beer"for his life-saving efforts. 21.A.engineer B.operator C.cleaner D.salesman 22.A.regularly B.particularly C.intentionally D.unexpectedly 23.A.helped B.spotted C.realized D.guided 24.A.escape B.hide C.walk D.slide 25.A.clean B.cover C.position D.open 26.A.Regardless of B.Due to C.Such as D.Except for 27.A.switch B.maintain C.lose D. give 28.A.instructions B.promises C.explanations D. courses 29.A.budget B.peak C. angle D.breath 30.A.door B.garden C.crane D.roof 31.A.persuading B.lifting C.warning D. dragging 32.A.went through B.put on C.asked for D.broke into 33.A.exhibited B.admired C.exchanged D.required 34.A.preference B.response C.emotion D.determination 35.A.withdraw B.raise C.consume D.arise 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Changzhou comb is a type of hand-painted comb 36 (produce)in Changzhou,Jiangsu,China.It was originally made for use by royalty and37(be)in production for over 2,000 years. It is said that the production of hand-painted combs can date back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.During the Ming and Qing dynasties,local 38(official)would send the finest combs to the palace.An ivory (comb made in Changzhou is still 39 display in the Forbidden City. Producing Changzhou combs 40(require)a series of specific skills like carving,painting and heating. And the process of making them is not simple either.While the production of a wooden comb contains 28 steps,a Bi,a different type of comb 41 has more teeth than a wooden comb,requires more than 70 stages.42 (additional),since Changzhou combs are made with natural materials,they are often used for 43(decorate) purposes,and the use is also said to be good for the hair. Changzhou combs have won 44 number of awards.They were first exhibited outside China at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915,where a Silver Award 45 (receive).In 1926,they were awarded the gold medal at the International Exposition in Philadelphia in the US.On June 7,2008,Changzhou combs were included in the second batch of the national intangible cultural heritage list. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节满分15分) 46.2026年4月22日是第57个世界地球日，今年的主题是“Our Power,.Our Planet(我们的力量，我们的星球)”. 你校近期举办了相关主题活动，请你为校英文报写一篇英文报道，内容包括： (1)活动目的： (2)活动内容： (3)活动反响。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 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。 Benjamin lost his sight during his service in the army,so he had seldom gone out.To encourage him,his friends bought him a guide dog named Cooper.Benjamin admitted the dog made all the difference.He regained some independence such as walking through the park. Benjamin's friend,Natalie,was singing in a performance at the local concert hall,which was an excellent opportunity for her.Benjamin hadn't expected to go,but Natalie wanted him there and mentioned some of their friends would be present too.So he put on his nice suit,grabbed Cooper,and set out. Benjamin reached the hall a bit late.He decided to go to his friends later and sit with his dog in the closest row he could sense.He knew at least two people were sitting in the same row."Oh!Who brings a dog to the nice concert hall?" Benjamin heard a woman complain.Maybe she didn't notice his really black glasses and didn't understand why he needed a dog."Ada,he's blind.It's his service dog,"her husband replied. Natalie took the stage.Although Benjamin couldn't see her,he knew she looked beautiful.Meanwhile,the woman named Ada continued complaining about Cooper.Benjamin was about to be angry.She had known he was blind.Worst of all,she was interrupting his friend's concert.Benjamin decided he would leave as soon as Natalie finished her song. However,as the song ended,Natalie began to address the audience. "Thank you,everyone.The next song is for one special friend in particular,Benjamin,"Natalie said,looking in Benjamin's direction and Benjamin could hear the emotions in her voice."You sacrificed (so much for our country, and you are our hero.I do hope the next song brings you happiness and shows you the wonderful world."Benjamin felt tears falling from his eyes.Cooper rested its head on his knee,comforting him as Natalie belted out a beautiful song. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 To Benjamin's shock,the woman kept quuiet the entire time. Ada,with her husband approached when Benjamin and his friends chatted 湖南省株洲市第十三中学高二下学期期末考试 英 语 答 案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A D B C B A D B C D 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B C A B A B A E D G 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 B D B A C A B A C D 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 B D A D B 36．produced 37．has been 38．officials 39．on 40．requires 41．which/that 42．Additionally 43．decorative 44．a 45．was received 46． On April 22, 2026, the 57th World Earth Day, our school held an activity themed “Our Power, Our Planet” to raise students’ awareness of environmental protection. It started with the principal’s speech on living in harmony with nature. Later, students joined tree-planting, a waste sorting competition and a creative poster exhibition to advocate green living. The event received wide praise. Not only did students gain a deeper understanding of environmental protection, but they also felt inspired to develop eco-friendly habits, such as reducing waste and saving energy, in their daily lives. 47． To Benjamin’s shock, the woman kept quiet the entire time. He decided to stay. After all, his early departure would let Natalie down. With beautiful songs winding in the ears, the concert finished. Benjamin’s friends approached Benjamin, greeting him. Natalie soon came out to greet the group, and they all congratulated her. Everyone was laughing and discussing the great time, and no one made special mention of Benjamin or his disability. It was the rare time he felt a sense of normality in years. He hoped there would be many more. Ada, with her husband, approached when Benjamin and his friends chatted. She wanted to apologize to Benjamin. “I’m sorry. I’m not used to dogs being in places like this,” she said, looking embarrassed. “No worries. Just... don’t judge others before knowing what they’re experiencing,” Benjamin responded quickly before turning his attention back to his friends. Benjamin knew he would face tons of people like Ada in the future. However, he would get through it. After all, his confidence was back, thanks to his dog, and his friends who supported him. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 湖南省株洲市第十三中学高二下学期期末考试试题 英 语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Is an electric vehicle right for you? Many people will ask themselves that question for the first time this year. Prices are falling, battery range is rising and mainstream brands are adding new EVs at a breakneck pace. Here are three things anybody seriously considering buying an EV should know: 1. The price to install a 240v charger Anybody who owns an electric vehicle needs a 240-volt charger at home. With one, you can recharge overnight, so you start every day with the equivalent of a full tank. Just a few years ago, home 240v EV chargers cost $2,500-$3,000, including installation, but prices have declined as competition grows with the number of EVs on the road. 2. The time it takes to charge About 80% of miles driven in EVs are powered by electricity charged at home, but you’ll need to charge elsewhere occasionally. That’s when charging time becomes a big deal, but how long it takes depends on a couple of factors. 3. Where to charge Good route-planning apps will help you find chargers on a road trip. “Most people have no idea how many public charging stations are within, say, a 10-or 15-mile radius (半径) because they’re small, people don’t look for them or even don’t know what to look for, and they’re rarely signposted,” said journalist John Voelcker, who has studied EVs and charging exhaustively. 4. On the horizon If an EV doesn’t meet your needs now, watch this space. They’re coming closer, but large numbers of gasoline vehicles will remain in production for years. Beyond that, companies will keep making spare parts for oil-burners for decades. 1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Popular brands are introducing new EVs at an incredibly fast rate. B．An electric vehicle can’t run the same distance as a completely filled fuel vehicle. C．The price of installing a home EV charger has remained stable in the past few years. D．It’s quite easy to identify the public charging stations with the help of striking signposts. 2．What should the potential consumers do in the future? A．Make space for an EV. B．Find an alternative to EV. C．Give up the plan to purchase an EV. D．Keep an eye out for future developments. 3．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To illustrate the factors charging time depends on. B．To offer advice on purchasing an electric vehicle. C．To look forward to the future of electric vehicles. D．To explain the reason for the falling prices of electric vehicles. B Early memories have the power to shape who you are. Unfortunately, in my life, many of my formative moments centered around my struggles with body image. For most of my life, I have been highly conscious of others’ perceptions of my appearance. Whenever I’m around someone I don’t know well, I actively use body language to make myself appear thinner. When I was in fourth grade, I remember asking my best friend, “Do you think I’m fat?” She responded, “No, of course not.” But her response didn’t comfort me. Since then, I have been vigilant of my body; I realized that the way I see myself isn’t the same as how others see me. Hearing people talk about weight gain as a negative has affected how I feel about myself. One friend used to tell me I’m on “the good side of plus-sized.” All it does is tell me that I’m overweight. In middle school, I felt like I had to prove to my friends that I was active and healthy. And even today, I worry over normal weight changes, all to try and avoid people sharing their “concerns” with my size. Discussing body image is difficult. What I have found is that being allowed to speak openly without judgment builds my self-confidence, because I feel that my voice is being heard. I am beginning to listen to my body and understand how it works. I hope to stop overanalyzing and build confidence — not through a number on the scale, but through self-acceptance. 4．What does the author realize after talking to her best friend? A．Her friend truly understood her worries. B．She needed to lose weight immediately. C．Her self-image differed from others’ views. D．Her appearance was objectively unattractive. 5．What does the underlined word vigilant mean in paragraph 2? A．Slightly conscious. B．Extremely aware. C．Completely confident. D．Comfortably familiar. 6．How did her friend’s words “the good side of plus-sized” affect the author? A．It confirmed her fear of being overweight. B．It provided comfort about her appearance. C．It motivated her to exercise more regularly. D．It helped her to understand body positivity. 7．What is the main message of the passage? A．Social approval determines personal worth. B．Childhood experiences cannot be overcome. C．Weight loss should be the primary health goal. D．Self-acceptance matters more than appearance. C As night falls in the rainforest, orangutans (猩猩) climb high into the treetops to build tree nests (巢). These carefully constructed beds provide warmth, comfort, and protection against natural enemies and mosquitoes. Scientists have long been curious about how young orangutans learn such a complex skill. Recent research shows that they learn it through observation and practice — a process known as observational social learning. Nest-building is essential for orangutan survival. It is neither purely inborn nor quickly mastered. Constructing a nest requires physical strength, clever hands, and decision-making regarding materials and structure. Night nests are especially well-designed, often featuring linings, pillows, and even roofs. This makes nest-building a challenging task. Young orangutans begin to show interest in nest-building at around six months old. They start practicing simple day nests at about one year of age. Their first attempts are often unstable and poorly constructed. Over the next four to five years, they gradually improve their skills by watching their mothers and practicing repeatedly. By the time they are six or seven years old, they can build perfect nests. The study of orangutan nest-building provides valuable insights into animal intelligence and the evolution of human cognition. It demonstrates that complex skills can be transmitted culturally across generations, a trait once thought to be uniquely human. 8．Why do orangutans build tree nests? A．To store food. B．For warmth, comfort, and protection. C．To play with other orangutans. D．To practice their climbing skills. 9．How do young orangutans learn to build nests? A．They are born with the skill. B．They learn quickly in a few weeks. C．Through observation and practice. D．They are taught by their fathers. 10．At what age do orangutans typically become skilled at building nests? A．Six months old. B．One year old. C．Four to five years old. D．Six to seven years old. 11．What does the study of orangutan nest-building suggest? A．Only humans can learn complex skills. B．Animals can transmit skills culturally. C．Nest-building is purely instinctual. D．Orangutans are the smartest animals. D When Lake Palcacocha, a glacial (冰山的) lake in Peru, suddenly burst in 1941, releasing 8 to 10 million cubic meters of water, the resulting flood killed an estimated 6,000 people, and the water destroyed about a third of the town Huaraz 23 kilometers away. “That town has been rebuilt in the same location, and now it’s more populous. That’s particularly scary,” says Robinson, a disaster risk specialist in New Zealand. This example shows how the danger from such glacial lake outburst floods (or GLOFs) isn’t just a physical disaster, but varies with the local population level and the availability of government support in the region. Robinson and his colleagues have used satellite data to identify 1,089 river basins containing glacial lakes globally. As the team reported in Nature Communications, they found that about 15 million people worldwide are exposed to potential GLOF impacts. The high mountain regions of the Himalayas are well known for GLOFs, but the team found similar dangers in the Andes, although there are relatively fewer studies of that region. And then there’s Bhutan, where the number of people who would be affected by a GLOF is low compared with larger countries, but it’s a high percentage of the population. “The way to think about that is, if you have a GLOF, how many people have you got to respond? In Bhutan, you could have a single GLOF that affects a large proportion of the country,” Robinson says. GLOFs are tightly linked to climate change. But as glaciers recede, growing populations move closer to them. Restricting climate change will help slow the growth of glacial lakes, but each location varies in geology and politics, requiring a different combination of early warning systems, engineering solutions, and land-use planning. “There’s no single solution, and what is appropriate in one location may not work in another,” Robinson says. His team’s goal is to help focus research efforts on the most potentially dangerous glacial lakes, and to show that those lakes won’t burst. 12．What does Robinson think especially scary? A．A glacial lake will be a popular destination. B．Government support worsens GLOF effects. C．Huaraz has been rebuilt in its original place. D．The burst of Lake Palcacocha can’t be predicted. 13．How does Bhutan differ from larger countries in case of a GLOF burst? A．A large percentage of the population will be affected. B．The government is ready to make timely response to it. C．Many studies and predictions have been made about it. D．People are usually relocated in a safe place after a burst. 14．What does the underlined word “recede” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Continue. B．Decrease. C．Clear. D．Accumulate. 15．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．GLOFs Form a Threat to Human Life B．Men React Actively to GLOF Bursts C．Glacial Lakes Face Mixed Solutions D．Researchers Hold Back GLOF Bursts 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。 Reducing Food Loss and Waste About 40% of all food produced globally by weight is wasted between farm and fork. That 40% could feed every food-insecure person three full meals a day, every day, for a year — with leftovers. There used to be a view that food waste, which happens at the consumer level, tended to be more of a developed country problem while food loss, which can arise from issues in farming and supply chains, was a greater problem in developing countries. 16 Work by the UN Environment Programme shows that food waste occurs at roughly the same level in middle-income countries as in high-income countries. 17 However, there is a reasonable amount of information to back up this conclusion. Similarly, recent work by the World Wide Fund for Nature concluded that food loss on farms is a problem in high-income countries as well as middle- and lower-income countries. Reducing food loss and waste generates benefits for economies, for businesses and consumers, for human health and for the environment. Project Drawdown (减排) has listed reducing food loss and waste as the single-best strategy for reducing emissions and fighting the climate crisis. 18 Reducing consumer food waste by even 20%-25% by 2030 could save the world an estimated $120-$300 billion per year. 19 By consuming more of what they purchase, households can reduce their overall spending on food. 20 Some strategies include writing a shopping list, planning meals so that when you go shopping you know what and how much you need, understanding the difference between use-by and best-by date labels, making sure your fridge is set to the suitable temperature, understanding how best to store different foods and making the most of your freezer for leftovers. A．Good-quality data is still limited. B．But recent research has shown this isn’t true. C．Households may find it hard to reduce food waste. D．These savings play out on an individual level as well as a systemic one. E．Because up to 10% of global emissions result from food loss and waste. F．Reducing food waste can also help save a lot of money for families. G．Households can reduce food waste by focusing on smart shopping and food storage. 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。 Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building. As a crane (吊车) 21 working on a construction site, Edwards 22 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he 23 the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 24 . However, his attempt to 25 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. 26 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to 27 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered 28 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards adjusted the 29 of the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the 30 . With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage. Eventually, Edwards watched the cage 31 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd 32 a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill 33 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 34 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to 35 money for him — with organizers encouraging people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts. 21．A．engineer B．operator C．cleaner D．salesman 22．A．regularly B．particularly C．intentionally D．unexpectedly 23．A．helped B．spotted C．realized D．guided 24．A．escape B．hide C．walk D．slide 25．A．clean B．cover C．position D．open 26．A．Regardless of B．Due to C．Such as D．Except for 27．A．switch B．maintain C．lose D．give 28．A．instructions B．promises C．explanations D．courses 29．A．budget B．peak C．angle D．breath 30．A．door B．garden C．crane D．roof 31．A．persuading B．lifting C．warning D．dragging 32．A．went through B．put on C．asked for D．broke into 33．A．exhibited B．admired C．exchanged D．required 34．A．preference B．response C．emotion D．determination 35．A．withdraw B．raise C．consume D．arise 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Changzhou comb is a type of hand-painted comb 36 (produce) in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. It was originally made for use by royalty and 37 (be) in production for over 2,000 years. It is said that the production of hand-painted combs can date back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, local 38 (official) would send the finest combs to the palace. An ivory (象牙) comb made in Changzhou is still 39 display in the Forbidden City. Producing Changzhou combs 40 (require) a series of specific skills like carving, painting and heating. And the process of making them is not simple either. While the production of a wooden comb contains 28 steps, a Bi, a different type of comb 41 has more teeth than a wooden comb, requires more than 70 stages. 42 (additional), since Changzhou combs are made with natural materials, they are often used for 43 (decorate) purposes, and the use is also said to be good for the hair. Changzhou combs have won 44 number of awards. They were first exhibited outside China at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, where a Silver Award 45 (receive). In 1926, they were awarded the gold medal at the International Exposition in Philadelphia in the US. On June 7, 2008, Changzhou combs were included in the second batch of the national intangible cultural heritage list. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46．2026年4月22日是第57个世界地球日，今年的主题是“Our Power, Our Planet（我们的力量，我们的星球）”。你校近期举办了相关主题活动，请你为校英文报写一篇英文报道，内容包括： （1）活动目的； （2）活动内容； （3）活动反响。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。 Benjamin lost his sight during his service in the army, so he had seldom gone out. To encourage him, his friends bought him a guide dog named Cooper. Benjamin admitted the dog made all the difference. He regained some independence such as walking through the park. Benjamin’s friend, Natalie, was singing in a performance at the local concert hall, which was an excellent opportunity for her. Benjamin hadn’t expected to go, but Natalie wanted him there and mentioned some of their friends would be present too. So he put on his nice suit, grabbed Cooper, and set out. Benjamin reached the hall a bit late. He decided to go to his friends later and sit with his dog in the closest row he could sense. He knew at least two people were sitting in the same row. “Oh! Who brings a dog to the nice concert hall?” Benjamin heard a woman complain. Maybe she didn’t notice his really black glasses and didn’t understand why he needed a dog. “Ada, he’s blind. It’s his service dog,” her husband replied. Natalie took the stage. Although Benjamin couldn’t see her, he knew she looked beautiful. Meanwhile, the woman named Ada continued complaining about Cooper. Benjamin was about to be angry. She had known he was blind. Worst of all, she was interrupting his friend’s concert. Benjamin decided he would leave as soon as Natalie finished her song. However, as the song ended, Natalie began to address the audience. “Thank you, everyone. The next song is for one special friend in particular, Benjamin, “Natalie said, looking in Benjamin’s direction and Benjamin could hear the emotions in her voice.” You sacrificed (牺牲) so much for our country, and you are our hero. I do hope the next song brings you happiness and shows you the wonderful world.” Benjamin felt tears falling from his eyes. Cooper rested its head on his knee, comforting him as Natalie belted out a beautiful song. 注意：1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式作答。 To Benjamin’s shock, the woman kept quiet the entire time. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada, with her husband, approached when Benjamin and his friends chatted. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $