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犍为一中高2024级高二下期半期考试英语科试题 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷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 ask the woman to do? A. Move the furniture. B. Clean up their apartment. C. Choose a moving company. 2. Who will be the president of the Student Union? A. Bill. B. Jim. C. Melissa. 3. What does the woman think of the man’s behavior? A. Stupid. B. Confusing. C. Great. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. At home. C. In a supermarket. 5. When will the train leave? A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 5:15 pm. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the man unwilling to take a subway? A. Its route is complicated. B. It’ll take too much time. C. Its station is far away. 7. What will the man do next? A. Call a taxi. B. Cancel his reservation. C. Contact the hotel. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Alison dislike doing? A. Meeting people. B. Filing documents. C. Answering the phone. 9. What does the man advise Alison to do? A. Go into business. B. Practice typing. C. Get more education. 10. What does the man offer to do for Alison? A. Help with her study. B. Introduce a job to her. C. Find some information for her. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How does David look to Grace? A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Anxious. 12. What do we know about David’s brother? A. He is badly in need of money. B. He lost contact with David. C. He will move to Mexico. 13. How will David wire the money? A. Through the bank. B. Through Western Union. C. Through the post office. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What kind of party will the girl have? A. A pool party. B. An ice-skating party. C. A roller-skating party. 15. What is the girl’s favorite cake? A. Cheesecake. B. Ice-cream cake. C. Mousse cake. 16. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Brother and sister. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who are quizzed on the questions? A. Junior students. B. Undergraduates. C. High school students. 18. Why are special workshops to be planned? A. To develop students’ ability to live independently. B. To encourage more students to enter university. C. To cultivate students’ healthy eating habits. 19. What is Damian Hinds? A. A university professor. B. The Education Secretary. C. President of Unite Students. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. The quiz before entering the university. B. The management of students’ daily life. C. The introduction to universities in England. 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 Looking for a brilliant book to get stuck into? Then check out these fantastic reads from Bloomsbury. There’s something for everyone. Available from all good bookshops and online retailers. The Light in Everything By Katya Balen Written by the award-winning author of October, October and told from the dual perspectives of shy, sensitive Tom and wild, impulsive (易冲动的) Zoha. Get ready to take a trip to the seaside and discover this unforgettable story about blended families, learning to trust and diving into the unknown with hope in your heart. Where the River Takes Us By Lesley Parr It was February 1974. There are whispers echoing through the valley — tales of a wild beast roaming the mountains. When a reward is offered for proof of its existence, Jason and his friends are determined to find the creature first. But it’s more than a quest for Jason — the money is a way for him and his older brother to stay together. The perfect pick for fans of historical adventures. Cameron Battle & the Escape Trials By Jamar J. Perry This thrilling, action-packed sequel to Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms sees Cameron and his friends return to Chidani. Along the way they are faced with impossible challenges and threats at every turn. This won’t be an easy journey, but the true path to greatness is worth it. The World at the End of the Road By Adís Þórarinsdóttir & Huldar Bjarnadóttir For city girl Dísa, being sent to a tiny Icelandic fishing village leads to an unexpected journey of discovery when she uncovers a mystery in her grandmother’s cottage and befriends a boy who sees the island differently. It’s a heartwarming story about self-discovery and connection — perfect for readers who love tales with heart, mystery, and a touch of wild nature. 1. What do The Light in Everything and The World at the End of the Road have in common? A. Sequels to award-winning books. B. Set in seaside villages. C. Stories of growth and relationships. D. Told from two characters’ views. 2. Which book best suits a reader who enjoys stories about brotherhood and survival? A. The Light in Everything. B. Where the River Takes Us. C. Cameron Battle & the Escape Trials. D. The World at the End of the Road. 3. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A student book review blog. B. A school reading club newsletter. C. A library reading list. D. A publisher’s new book page. B Young couple revives a centuries-old furnace (熔炉), blending inherited craft with contemporary ceramic (陶瓷的) design. In Shekeng village in Sanming city, Fujian province, the smoke curling from a pottery kiln (窑) has borne silent witness to the passage of time. The kiln, standing for more than 200 years, now breathes with renewed vitality with the care of a couple born in the 1990s. Returning to their roots, Wu Zejian and Ma Jingwen have taken up the responsibility not only to safeguard an ancient craft but to rekindle (重新激起) its potential through modern design, allowing the fire of the kiln to glow with contemporary resonance. A graduate from the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, Wu holds a firm belief that the kiln’s fire burning for generations in his family will never die out. His ambition is to build a brand that channels new energy and relevance into this age-old craft through thoughtful, modern design. As the inheritor of the family craft, Wu stays true to tradition, using local clay and raw mineral glazes. His father, Wu Yusong, provides invaluable guidance shaped by decades of hands-on experience. While Wu Zejian lights the fire for a new batch of ceramics, Ma brings psychological insight and contemporary sensibilities into product design. Focusing on coarse pottery and ash-glazed products, they emphasize craftsmanship and design. “We want to give each piece a soul and a story. Through a touching phrase or a unique design, an ordinary cup can become an emotional vessel, a spiritual symbol for its user,” Ma says. Through branding and innovative design, the couple aims to make their brand a cultural landmark that fosters a sense of identity and connection among users. Looking ahead, they hope the millennium-old kiln fire will illuminate broader horizons. As newly fired porcelain (瓷) emerges from the kiln, the couple’s blueprint for the future grows increasingly clear. 4. What motivated the couple to return to their hometown? A. To learn elders’ traditional skills. B. To revive ancient craft in new ways. C. To brand their ceramics. D. To carry on the family craft as inheritors. 5. What is Wu Zejian’s specific role in the kiln’s revival? A. Using psychology in product design. B. Handling the brand’s marketing. C. Firing ceramics and keeping old ways. D. Specializing in coarse pottery. 6. What is the couple’s design philosophy? A. Creating cultural landmarks via branding. B. Using touching words and unique designs. C. Fostering users’ sense of identity. D. Enriching daily objects with deeper meaning. 7. This text is mainly written to _________. A. record the history of an old kiln B. argue for the protection of old crafts C. teach readers how to make pottery D. present a couple’s revival of an old tradition C Only about three percent of early childhood teachers in the U.S. are male. Experts say this can have an impact on young children whose understanding of gender roles and identity is rapidly forming. Research has found that having access to diverse teachers is beneficial for children. For the youngest learners, it means they are more likely to be exposed to various types of play and communication. It also helps them develop healthy ideas around gender. “In our world and our society, we have very specific stereotypes (刻板印象) of gender roles,” said Mindi Reich-Shapiro, an assistant professor in the teacher education department of the Borough of Manhattan Community College, and one of the authors of a recent study. “It’s important for children to see other possibilities and other paths they can take.” Despite mostly feeling supported by colleagues and family members, many of the male educators surveyed in the study reported facing social or cultural resistance in their careers as early education teachers. Some also reported that some parents were surprised or concerned that their child had a male teacher. Additionally, they had been advised by colleagues or other staff not to hug children. Reich-Shapiro and fellow researchers made several recommendations to increase male representation in the field. Low pay has long been acknowledged as a major issue in the early childhood field. Over 70% of male educators who said they intended to stay in the early education workforce noted that an increased salary was a major motivating factor for them to remain in the career for the long term. The report suggests paying all early childhood educators the way elementary school teachers are paid. Cities and programs should establish support groups for male early childhood educators and provide mentoring and professional development advice for male educators and their program leaders. The authors also suggest that traditional recruitment (招聘) approaches for early childhood educators “do not address the gender gap in the field.” They recommend providing young men with opportunities to work with children through training and volunteer programs, specifically targeting groups of men who are considering a career change, such as fathers. 8. What is a main benefit of having male early childhood teachers? A. Challenging gender fixed ideas. B. Helping children form positive gender ideas. C. Serving as role models for children. D. Exposing children to different types of play. 9. What does the social resistance male teachers face imply? A. Understanding from relatives is important. B. Parents’ doubts have a profound impact. C. Changing old gender views is needed. D. Coworkers’ advice really makes a difference. 10. What is a suggested way to attract more men into the field? A. Set up development courses. B. Limit recruitment requirements. C. Pay equal to elementary teachers. D. Provide more job opportunities. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Men Missing in Early Childhood Education B. Solutions for Gender Gap in Early Education C. Importance of Male Teachers in Early Education D. Challenges Male Teachers Face in Early Education D Hunting for sport is popular all over the world. Every year in the United States, more than 12 million people go hunting, and wealthy enthusiasts from around the world pay thousands of dollars to go on African safaris. Many hunters simply do it for trophies (纪念品). They pay taxidermists (动物标本剥制师) to stuff and mount the dead animals, which they then display in their homes as souvenirs. So, should hunting for sport be allowed? No, says the animal rights group PETA. They believe animals have the right to live out their natural lives in the wild. And the group notes that hunted animals often escape after being wounded and are left to die slowly and painfully. Other anti-hunting activists argue that hunters prefer to kill the bigger members of a species, which often leaves the smaller ones behind to breed. As a result, the entire species slowly becomes weaker. Of course, many hunters disagree. They claim that responsible hunters follow a strict code of conduct, which includes never letting a wounded animal escape, and never taking a shot at an animal unless it is going to be a clean kill. Hunters also argue that their sport keeps certain species in check, preventing overpopulation. Hunters even argue that they’re helping endangered species. This is because many countries reinvest hunting revenue into animal conservation. For example, some of the money that Zimbabwe earns from foreign elephant hunters is put back into elephant conservation, which helps the number of elephants steadily increase. However, conservationists say that killing animals in order to save them is hypocritical and that there are other ways to protect endangered wildlife. But what about traditional cultures who still hunt for their food? The Inuit people have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years, and local laws allow them to kill a limited number of bowheads a year, which helps them keep their traditions alive. But conservationists see it differently. They argue that traditional societies must adapt and drop endangered species from their diets. So what is your idea about this issue? 12. What do PETA say about hunting for sport? A. It keeps animal populations under control. B. It leaves wounded animals to suffer. C. It follows a strict code of conduct. D. It weakens the whole species over time. 13. What can be inferred from the example of Zimbabwe? A. Hunting can sometimes aid protection. B. Hunting mainly targets elephants. C. Hunting brings much money. D. Hunting is driven by profit. 14. The underlined word “hypocritical” in paragraph 4 most probably means _________. A. saying one thing but doing another B. doing something without thinking carefully C. believing something that is not true D. trying to achieve a goal by all means 15. How does the author present the argument? A. By listing numbers and facts. B. By quoting different groups. C. By comparing different opinions. D. By using logical reasoning. 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。 For ages, it’s been known that explaining a concept deepens your own understanding. The Roman thinker Seneca noted, “While we teach, we learn.” ____16____ It shows why teaching is a powerful way to learn and it has led to new methods that allow students to become instructors. Studies show that students who tutor others work harder, remember better, and use knowledge more effectively than those studying only for themselves. This “learning by teaching” effect is so strong that it even helps explain why older siblings often score higher on IQ tests — they spend time teaching their younger brothers and sisters. ____17____ They have college students teach high school students, who then teach middle school students the same subjects. The most advanced tool is the “teachable agent”. ____18____ It learns, makes mistakes, and asks questions. For example, a character named Betty’s Brain has been taught science by many middle school students. The students must organize their knowledge clearly and correct misunderstandings in order to teach Betty successfully. ____19____ ____20____ Its questions make tutors think differently, and watching it solve problems lets students see their knowledge in action. Most importantly, the emotions involved — frustration when the agent fails, and pride when it succeeds — deepen the learning experience and strengthen memory. A. Researchers support this idea. B. Educators are now using this idea in schools. C. This process deepens their own understanding. D. The experiences in teaching facilitate learning. E. Modern science now confirms this ancient wisdom. F. It is a computer program that acts like a real student. G. The teachable agent also provides helpful feedback. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Two weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in ___21___, I realized that I wasn’t going to feel any better just sitting there. Feeling abandoned and guilty, I put on my gym ___22___ to get some fresh air. Our driveway has a slope (斜坡) that is ___23___ to just jog down if you are lazy, taking advantage of ___24___. Instead of stopping at the end of the slope, I ___25___ to see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I tried a few months ago and ___26___ miserably. Since that first attempt, I had been jogging ___27___ and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However, this time, I ___28___ to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further. After about one kilometer, however, I ___29___ that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier, I had to ____30____ my body, and I tried to take deep breaths of fresh air. I kept giving myself the ____31____ to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn’t stop. I wanted to keep going harder, better, faster, stronger. To my great ____32____, I ran 4.9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had ____33____ in my eyes. I did something I thought I could never do. It was the first run of my life. Since then, I have improved my stride (步幅) and time. After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep ____34____. I love the runner’s high. I normally jog because I want to look good. Now I want to ____35____ because it makes me feel good. 21. A. silence B. anger C. sorrow D. anxiety 22. A. hat B. watch C. earrings D. shoes 23. A. easier B. safer C. slower D. happier 24. A. gravity B. energy C. practice D. motivation 25. A. waited B. hesitated C. decided D. pretended 26. A. suffered B. struggled C. performed D. failed 27. A. regularly B. occasionally C. separately D. hurriedly 28. A. promised B. managed C. allowed D. prepared 29. A. imagined B. ignored C. noticed D. admitted 30. A. warm up B. loosen up C. build up D. hold up 31. A. excuse B. chance C. order D. break 32. A. regret B. relief C. surprise D. disappointment 33. A. dust B. tears C. shadows D. lights 34. A. changing B. progressing C. reminding D. hoping 35. A. relax B. learn C. run D. walk 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。 XI’AN — Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) have discovered two ancient chariots (战车) in a new round of excavations (发掘) at a burial pit near Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum (陵墓) in Northwest China’s Shaanxi province. The chariots ___36___ (find) in Pit No 2 at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, according to an announcement at an archaeological conference held on Wednesday. Carried out by the museum in 2025, the excavation covered ___37___ area of approximately 30 square meters and also unearthed 15 ___38___ (piece) of chariot and horse gear (装备) , along with nine weapons. Zhu Sihong, the project leader and a research fellow at the museum, said that one notable___39___ (find) is that the chariots were buried without wheels — a feature not previously confirmed in this section of the pit. Zhu said the vehicles likely served a ___40___ (symbol) rather than functional role in the underground army. According to some surveys, Pit No 2, ___41___ (measure) about 6,000 square meters, contains over 1,300 terracotta warriors and horses, including charioteers (战车车夫), cavalry, kneeling archers ___42___ standing archers. Many of the best-preserved painted terracotta figures discovered to date come from this pit. ___43___ (discover) in 1974, the Terracotta Warriors army was built by Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC–207 BC), ___44___ unified (统一) China for the first time. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. So far, thousands of life-size clay warriors and numerous weapons have been unearthed from three pits surrounding Qinshihuang’s tomb, providing insights ___45___ the politics, economy, military power, art and social life of the Qin Dynasty. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，世界读书日（World Book and Copyright Day）前夕，你所在的国际高中举行师生读书交流会，为此，请你写一篇英文发言稿，内容包括： 1.你喜欢阅读哪一类书； 2.喜欢读这一类书的原因。 注意： 1.写作词数应为100个左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like having attention drawn to me. I would always look down at my desk, hoping the teacher would call on someone else. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always chose to sit at the back of the classroom. All this changed after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. To be honest, I almost laughed at the idea — me, on a basketball team? At first I thought it was a crazy idea because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the ability to keep pace with the others on the team — I was sure they would tease me. If it hadn’t been for the teacher who kept insisting on “going for it,” I wouldn’t have decided to give it a try. Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only half the battle! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much less what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get so confused that I’d freeze with the ball in my hands, not knowing whether to pass or shoot — which made me feel really stupid. Fortunately, I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game. Among the newcomers was Leo, a tall, quiet guy who looked as lost as I was. We started watching each other’s moves and smiling weakly when we messed up. That shared struggle made me feel less alone. So I decided to focus on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know just yet. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 I practiced and practiced. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With my improved self-confidence came more praise from teachers and classmates. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 犍为一中高2024级高二下期半期考试英语科试题 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷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 ask the woman to do? A. Move the furniture. B. Clean up their apartment. C. Choose a moving company. 2. Who will be the president of the Student Union? A. Bill. B. Jim. C. Melissa. 3. What does the woman think of the man’s behavior? A. Stupid. B. Confusing. C. Great. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. At home. C. In a supermarket. 5. When will the train leave? A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 5:15 pm. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the man unwilling to take a subway? A. Its route is complicated. B. It’ll take too much time. C. Its station is far away. 7. What will the man do next? A. Call a taxi. B. Cancel his reservation. C. Contact the hotel. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Alison dislike doing? A. Meeting people. B. Filing documents. C. Answering the phone. 9. What does the man advise Alison to do? A. Go into business. B. Practice typing. C. Get more education. 10. What does the man offer to do for Alison? A. Help with her study. B. Introduce a job to her. C. Find some information for her. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How does David look to Grace? A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Anxious. 12. What do we know about David’s brother? A. He is badly in need of money. B. He lost contact with David. C. He will move to Mexico. 13. How will David wire the money? A. Through the bank. B. Through Western Union. C. Through the post office. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What kind of party will the girl have? A. A pool party. B. An ice-skating party. C. A roller-skating party. 15. What is the girl’s favorite cake? A. Cheesecake. B. Ice-cream cake. C. Mousse cake. 16. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Brother and sister. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who are quizzed on the questions? A. Junior students. B. Undergraduates. C. High school students. 18. Why are special workshops to be planned? A. To develop students’ ability to live independently. B. To encourage more students to enter university. C. To cultivate students’ healthy eating habits. 19. What is Damian Hinds? A. A university professor. B. The Education Secretary. C. President of Unite Students. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. The quiz before entering the university. B. The management of students’ daily life. C. The introduction to universities in England. 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 Looking for a brilliant book to get stuck into? Then check out these fantastic reads from Bloomsbury. There’s something for everyone. Available from all good bookshops and online retailers. The Light in Everything By Katya Balen Written by the award-winning author of October, October and told from the dual perspectives of shy, sensitive Tom and wild, impulsive (易冲动的) Zoha. Get ready to take a trip to the seaside and discover this unforgettable story about blended families, learning to trust and diving into the unknown with hope in your heart. Where the River Takes Us By Lesley Parr It was February 1974. There are whispers echoing through the valley — tales of a wild beast roaming the mountains. When a reward is offered for proof of its existence, Jason and his friends are determined to find the creature first. But it’s more than a quest for Jason — the money is a way for him and his older brother to stay together. The perfect pick for fans of historical adventures. Cameron Battle & the Escape Trials By Jamar J. Perry This thrilling, action-packed sequel to Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms sees Cameron and his friends return to Chidani. Along the way they are faced with impossible challenges and threats at every turn. This won’t be an easy journey, but the true path to greatness is worth it. The World at the End of the Road By Adís Þórarinsdóttir & Huldar Bjarnadóttir For city girl Dísa, being sent to a tiny Icelandic fishing village leads to an unexpected journey of discovery when she uncovers a mystery in her grandmother’s cottage and befriends a boy who sees the island differently. It’s a heartwarming story about self-discovery and connection — perfect for readers who love tales with heart, mystery, and a touch of wild nature. 1. What do The Light in Everything and The World at the End of the Road have in common? A. Sequels to award-winning books. B. Set in seaside villages. C. Stories of growth and relationships. D. Told from two characters’ views. 2. Which book best suits a reader who enjoys stories about brotherhood and survival? A. The Light in Everything. B. Where the River Takes Us. C. Cameron Battle & the Escape Trials. D. The World at the End of the Road. 3. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A student book review blog. B. A school reading club newsletter. C. A library reading list. D. A publisher’s new book page. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Bloomsbury出版社推出的四本新书，分别概括了每本书的核心内容、主题特色及适合读者群体，旨在激发读者的阅读兴趣并引导购买。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Light in Everything中的“Get ready to take a trip to the seaside and discover this unforgettable story about blended families, learning to trust and diving into the unknown with hope in your heart. (准备好去海边旅行，发现这个关于混合家庭、学会信任和带着希望潜入未知世界的难忘故事)”以及The World at the End of the Road中的“It’s a heartwarming story about self-discovery and connection — perfect for readers who love tales with heart, mystery, and a touch of wild nature. (这是一个关于自我发现和联系的温暖故事——非常适合喜欢有爱心、神秘和一点野性故事的读者)”可知，两本书都聚焦于个人成长和情感关系的主题。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Where the River Takes Us中的“But it’s more than a quest for Jason — the money is a way for him and his older brother to stay together. (但对杰森来说，这不仅仅是一次寻找——这笔钱是他和哥哥能待在一起的一种方式)”可知，这本书涉及兄弟情；同时，故事背景设定在1974年山谷中寻找野兽的冒险，隐含了生存的主题。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Looking for a brilliant book to get stuck into? Then check out these fantastic reads from Bloomsbury. There’s something for everyone. (想找一本精彩的书来读吗？那就看看布鲁姆斯伯里的这些精彩读物吧。总有一款适合你)”明确提到了出版社名称，以及第二段“Available from all good bookshops and online retailers (可在各大书店和线上零售商处购买)”具有明显的销售导向，整体语言风格是典型的出版社新书推广文案。故选D。 B Young couple revives a centuries-old furnace (熔炉), blending inherited craft with contemporary ceramic (陶瓷的) design. In Shekeng village in Sanming city, Fujian province, the smoke curling from a pottery kiln (窑) has borne silent witness to the passage of time. The kiln, standing for more than 200 years, now breathes with renewed vitality with the care of a couple born in the 1990s. Returning to their roots, Wu Zejian and Ma Jingwen have taken up the responsibility not only to safeguard an ancient craft but to rekindle (重新激起) its potential through modern design, allowing the fire of the kiln to glow with contemporary resonance. A graduate from the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, Wu holds a firm belief that the kiln’s fire burning for generations in his family will never die out. His ambition is to build a brand that channels new energy and relevance into this age-old craft through thoughtful, modern design. As the inheritor of the family craft, Wu stays true to tradition, using local clay and raw mineral glazes. His father, Wu Yusong, provides invaluable guidance shaped by decades of hands-on experience. While Wu Zejian lights the fire for a new batch of ceramics, Ma brings psychological insight and contemporary sensibilities into product design. Focusing on coarse pottery and ash-glazed products, they emphasize craftsmanship and design. “We want to give each piece a soul and a story. Through a touching phrase or a unique design, an ordinary cup can become an emotional vessel, a spiritual symbol for its user,” Ma says. Through branding and innovative design, the couple aims to make their brand a cultural landmark that fosters a sense of identity and connection among users. Looking ahead, they hope the millennium-old kiln fire will illuminate broader horizons. As newly fired porcelain (瓷) emerges from the kiln, the couple’s blueprint for the future grows increasingly clear. 4. What motivated the couple to return to their hometown? A. To learn elders’ traditional skills. B. To revive ancient craft in new ways. C. To brand their ceramics. D. To carry on the family craft as inheritors. 5. What is Wu Zejian’s specific role in the kiln’s revival? A. Using psychology in product design. B. Handling the brand’s marketing. C. Firing ceramics and keeping old ways. D. Specializing in coarse pottery. 6. What is the couple’s design philosophy? A. Creating cultural landmarks via branding. B. Using touching words and unique designs. C. Fostering users’ sense of identity. D. Enriching daily objects with deeper meaning. 7. This text is mainly written to _________. A. record the history of an old kiln B. argue for the protection of old crafts C. teach readers how to make pottery D. present a couple’s revival of an old tradition 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了90后夫妇吴泽缄与马静文返乡复兴家族古老窑炉的故事，介绍了他们如何将传统制陶工艺与现代设计理念相结合，在坚守传统的同时通过创新赋予老手艺新的生命力，并展望了他们的品牌愿景。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Returning to their roots, Wu Zejian and Ma Jingwen have taken up the responsibility not only to safeguard an ancient craft but to rekindle (重新激起) its potential through modern design, allowing the fire of the kiln to glow with contemporary resonance. (回到家乡，吴泽缄和马静文不仅承担起了保护古老工艺的责任，还通过现代设计重新激发了它的潜力，让窑火焕发出当代的光彩。)”可知，他们返乡不仅是为了保护古老工艺，更是为了通过现代设计重燃其潜力。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“As the inheritor of the family craft, Wu stays true to tradition, using local clay and raw mineral glazes. His father, Wu Yusong, provides invaluable guidance shaped by decades of hands-on experience. (作为家族工艺的传承人，吴泽缄坚守传统，使用当地粘土和天然矿物釉料。他的父亲吴玉松凭借数十年的实践经验提供了宝贵的指导。)”以及第六段“While Wu Zejian lights the fire for a new batch of ceramics, Ma brings psychological insight and contemporary sensibilities into product design. (吴泽缄为新一批陶瓷生火时，马静文将心理学见解和当代审美融入产品设计。)”可知，吴泽缄的具体角色是烧制陶瓷并坚守传统方法。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段““We want to give each piece a soul and a story. Through a touching phrase or a unique design, an ordinary cup can become an emotional vessel, a spiritual symbol for its user,” Ma says. (马静文说：“我们想给每一件作品赋予灵魂和故事。通过一句感人的话或独特的设计，一个普通的杯子可以成为承载情感的容器，成为使用者的精神象征。”)”可知，这对夫妇的设计理念是通过赋予日常物品更深的意义来丰富它们。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，文章围绕90后夫妇吴泽缄与马静文返乡复兴古老窑炉的故事展开，介绍了他们的背景、分工、设计理念和未来愿景，即文章的主要目的是呈现一对夫妇复兴古老传统的故事。故选D项。 C Only about three percent of early childhood teachers in the U.S. are male. Experts say this can have an impact on young children whose understanding of gender roles and identity is rapidly forming. Research has found that having access to diverse teachers is beneficial for children. For the youngest learners, it means they are more likely to be exposed to various types of play and communication. It also helps them develop healthy ideas around gender. “In our world and our society, we have very specific stereotypes (刻板印象) of gender roles,” said Mindi Reich-Shapiro, an assistant professor in the teacher education department of the Borough of Manhattan Community College, and one of the authors of a recent study. “It’s important for children to see other possibilities and other paths they can take.” Despite mostly feeling supported by colleagues and family members, many of the male educators surveyed in the study reported facing social or cultural resistance in their careers as early education teachers. Some also reported that some parents were surprised or concerned that their child had a male teacher. Additionally, they had been advised by colleagues or other staff not to hug children. Reich-Shapiro and fellow researchers made several recommendations to increase male representation in the field. Low pay has long been acknowledged as a major issue in the early childhood field. Over 70% of male educators who said they intended to stay in the early education workforce noted that an increased salary was a major motivating factor for them to remain in the career for the long term. The report suggests paying all early childhood educators the way elementary school teachers are paid. Cities and programs should establish support groups for male early childhood educators and provide mentoring and professional development advice for male educators and their program leaders. The authors also suggest that traditional recruitment (招聘) approaches for early childhood educators “do not address the gender gap in the field.” They recommend providing young men with opportunities to work with children through training and volunteer programs, specifically targeting groups of men who are considering a career change, such as fathers. 8. What is a main benefit of having male early childhood teachers? A. Challenging gender fixed ideas. B. Helping children form positive gender ideas. C. Serving as role models for children. D. Exposing children to different types of play. 9. What does the social resistance male teachers face imply? A. Understanding from relatives is important. B. Parents’ doubts have a profound impact. C. Changing old gender views is needed. D. Coworkers’ advice really makes a difference. 10. What is a suggested way to attract more men into the field? A. Set up development courses. B. Limit recruitment requirements. C. Pay equal to elementary teachers. D. Provide more job opportunities. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Men Missing in Early Childhood Education B. Solutions for Gender Gap in Early Education C. Importance of Male Teachers in Early Education D. Challenges Male Teachers Face in Early Education 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕美国幼儿教育领域男教师占比仅约3%这一现象展开。阐述了男教师对幼儿在性别角色和身份认知形成方面的重要性，如有助于幼儿形成健康的性别观念；同时指出男教师在职业中面临社会和文化阻力；最后提出增加男教师数量的建议。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Only about three percent of early childhood teachers in the U.S. are male. Experts say this can have an impact on young children whose understanding of gender roles and identity is rapidly forming. Research has found that having access to diverse teachers is beneficial for children. For the youngest learners, it means they are more likely to be exposed to various types of play and communication. It also helps them develop healthy ideas around gender.(在美国，只有大约 3% 的幼儿教师是男性。专家表示，这可能会对幼儿产生影响，因为他们对性别角色和身份的认知正处于快速形成阶段。研究发现，接触多样化的教师对儿童有益。对于幼儿来说，这意味着他们更有可能接触到各种类型的游戏和交流。这也有助于他们形成健康的性别观念)”可知，有男性幼儿教师的主要好处是帮助儿童形成积极的性别观念。故选B项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Despite mostly feeling supported by colleagues and family members, many of the male educators surveyed in the study reported facing social or cultural resistance in their careers as early education teachers. Some also reported that some parents were surprised or concerned that their child had a male teacher. Additionally, they had been advised by colleagues or other staff not to hug children.(尽管大多数男教师感觉得到同事和家人的支持，但研究中接受调查的许多男教师表示，他们在幼儿教育教师职业生涯中面临社会或文化阻力。一些人还报告说，一些家长对自己的孩子有男教师感到惊讶或担忧。此外，他们还被同事或其他工作人员建议不要拥抱孩子)”可知，男教师面临的社会阻力表明人们对男性从事幼儿教育存在传统观念，改变旧的性别观念是必要的。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The report suggests paying all early childhood educators the way elementary school teachers are paid.(报告建议按照小学教师的薪酬方式支付所有幼儿教育工作者的工资)”可知，吸引更多男性进入该领域的一个建议方法是支付与小学教师同等的工资。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。主要围绕美国幼儿教育领域男教师占比仅约3%这一现象展开。阐述了男教师对幼儿在性别角色和身份认知形成方面的重要性，如有助于幼儿形成健康的性别观念；同时指出男教师在职业中面临社会和文化阻力；最后提出增加男教师数量的建议，包括提高薪资、建立支持小组、提供培训和志愿项目等。“Men Missing in Early Childhood Education(幼儿教育领域缺失男性)”能很好概括文章内容。故选A项 D Hunting for sport is popular all over the world. Every year in the United States, more than 12 million people go hunting, and wealthy enthusiasts from around the world pay thousands of dollars to go on African safaris. Many hunters simply do it for trophies (纪念品). They pay taxidermists (动物标本剥制师) to stuff and mount the dead animals, which they then display in their homes as souvenirs. So, should hunting for sport be allowed? No, says the animal rights group PETA. They believe animals have the right to live out their natural lives in the wild. And the group notes that hunted animals often escape after being wounded and are left to die slowly and painfully. Other anti-hunting activists argue that hunters prefer to kill the bigger members of a species, which often leaves the smaller ones behind to breed. As a result, the entire species slowly becomes weaker. Of course, many hunters disagree. They claim that responsible hunters follow a strict code of conduct, which includes never letting a wounded animal escape, and never taking a shot at an animal unless it is going to be a clean kill. Hunters also argue that their sport keeps certain species in check, preventing overpopulation. Hunters even argue that they’re helping endangered species. This is because many countries reinvest hunting revenue into animal conservation. For example, some of the money that Zimbabwe earns from foreign elephant hunters is put back into elephant conservation, which helps the number of elephants steadily increase. However, conservationists say that killing animals in order to save them is hypocritical and that there are other ways to protect endangered wildlife. But what about traditional cultures who still hunt for their food? The Inuit people have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years, and local laws allow them to kill a limited number of bowheads a year, which helps them keep their traditions alive. But conservationists see it differently. They argue that traditional societies must adapt and drop endangered species from their diets. So what is your idea about this issue? 12. What do PETA say about hunting for sport? A. It keeps animal populations under control. B. It leaves wounded animals to suffer. C. It follows a strict code of conduct. D. It weakens the whole species over time. 13. What can be inferred from the example of Zimbabwe? A. Hunting can sometimes aid protection. B. Hunting mainly targets elephants. C. Hunting brings much money. D. Hunting is driven by profit. 14. The underlined word “hypocritical” in paragraph 4 most probably means _________. A. saying one thing but doing another B. doing something without thinking carefully C. believing something that is not true D. trying to achieve a goal by all means 15. How does the author present the argument? A. By listing numbers and facts. B. By quoting different groups. C. By comparing different opinions. D. By using logical reasoning. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕“是否应允许运动狩猎”这一争议性话题展开讨论，呈现了动物保护组织、猎人、环保主义者以及传统文化群体等多方观点，通过列举不同立场的主张和论据，引导读者思考这一复杂问题。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“And the group notes that hunted animals often escape after being wounded and are left to die slowly and painfully.( 该组织还指出，被猎杀的动物在受伤后往往会逃脱，并被遗弃而痛苦地慢慢死去。)”可知，他们认为被猎杀的动物常常受伤后逃脱，最终缓慢而痛苦地死去。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Hunters even argue that they’re helping endangered species. This is because many countries reinvest hunting revenue into animal conservation. For example, some of the money that Zimbabwe earns from foreign elephant hunters is put back into elephant conservation, which helps the number of elephants steadily increase.( 猎人们甚至声称他们是在帮助保护濒危物种。这是因为许多国家会将狩猎所得收入重新投入到动物保护工作中。例如，津巴布韦从外国猎人那里获得的某些资金被用于大象保护，这使得大象的数量得以稳步增长。)”可推知，从津巴布韦的例子中可以得出猎捕有时有助于保护。故选A项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句“However, conservationists say that killing animals in order to save them is … and that there are other ways to protect endangered wildlife.( 然而，环保主义者表示，为了拯救动物而杀害它们是……，并且还有其他方法可以保护濒危野生动物。)”可知，环保主义者认为，一方面声称保护动物，另一方面却猎杀它们，这种自相矛盾的行为正是“hypocritical”的含义。A项“说一套做一套”准确概括了这一矛盾行为。故选A项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通览全文，作者先提出问题，然后依次呈现动物保护组织、猎人、环保主义者以及传统文化群体对运动狩猎的不同看法，最后以开放性问题结尾。这种通过呈现多方观点并让读者自行思考的论述方式，正是C项“通过比较不同观点”的体现。故选C项。 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。 For ages, it’s been known that explaining a concept deepens your own understanding. The Roman thinker Seneca noted, “While we teach, we learn.” ____16____ It shows why teaching is a powerful way to learn and it has led to new methods that allow students to become instructors. Studies show that students who tutor others work harder, remember better, and use knowledge more effectively than those studying only for themselves. This “learning by teaching” effect is so strong that it even helps explain why older siblings often score higher on IQ tests — they spend time teaching their younger brothers and sisters. ____17____ They have college students teach high school students, who then teach middle school students the same subjects. The most advanced tool is the “teachable agent”. ____18____ It learns, makes mistakes, and asks questions. For example, a character named Betty’s Brain has been taught science by many middle school students. The students must organize their knowledge clearly and correct misunderstandings in order to teach Betty successfully. ____19____ ____20____ Its questions make tutors think differently, and watching it solve problems lets students see their knowledge in action. Most importantly, the emotions involved — frustration when the agent fails, and pride when it succeeds — deepen the learning experience and strengthen memory. A. Researchers support this idea. B. Educators are now using this idea in schools. C. This process deepens their own understanding. D. The experiences in teaching facilitate learning. E. Modern science now confirms this ancient wisdom. F. It is a computer program that acts like a real student. G. The teachable agent also provides helpful feedback. 【答案】16. E 17. B 18. F 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了“教即是学”这一古老智慧被现代科学证实，并在教育中得到应用。文章通过研究、实例和“可教学代理”等工具，说明通过教别人，学生能更努力、更牢固地掌握知识，从而深化自身理解。 【16题详解】 根据上文“The Roman thinker Seneca noted, “While we teach, we learn.”(罗马思想家塞涅卡曾说：“在教导他人的同时，我们自己也在学习”）”以及下文“It shows why teaching is a powerful way to learn (它解释了为什么教学是一种高效的学习方式)”可知，空格处表达古老观点被现代科学证实。E选项“Modern science now confirms this ancient wisdom.(现代科学证实了这一古老智慧)”承上启下，符合语境。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据下文“They have college students teach high school students, who then teach middle school students the same subjects.(他们让大学生教高中生，高中生再教初中生同一科目)”可知，空格处说明教育者在学校运用这一理念。B选项“Educators are now using this idea in schools.(教育工作者如今在学校里运用这一理念)”引出下文举例，符合语境。故选B项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“The most advanced tool is the “teachable agent”.(最先进的工具是“可教学代理”)”以及下文“It learns, makes mistakes, and asks questions.(它会学习、犯错、提问)”可知，空格处解释这一工具是什么。F选项“It is a computer program that acts like a real student.(它是一个表现得像真实学生一样的电脑程序)”承接上文，符合语境。故选F项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“The students must organize their knowledge clearly and correct misunderstandings in order to teach Betty successfully.(学生必须清晰梳理知识、纠正误区才能教好贝蒂)”可知，空格处说明这一过程的作用。C选项“This process deepens their own understanding.(这一过程深化了他们自己的理解)”承接上文，符合语境。故选C项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Its questions make tutors think differently, and watching it solve problems lets students see their knowledge in action.(它提出的问题能让辅导老师从不同角度思考，而观看它解题的过程，也能让学生看到自己所学知识是如何实际运用的)”可知，空格处说明该工具能提供反馈。G选项“The teachable agent also provides helpful feedback.(可教学代理还会提供有益的反馈)”引出下文，符合语境。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Two weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in ___21___, I realized that I wasn’t going to feel any better just sitting there. Feeling abandoned and guilty, I put on my gym ___22___ to get some fresh air. Our driveway has a slope (斜坡) that is ___23___ to just jog down if you are lazy, taking advantage of ___24___. Instead of stopping at the end of the slope, I ___25___ to see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I tried a few months ago and ___26___ miserably. Since that first attempt, I had been jogging ___27___ and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However, this time, I ___28___ to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further. After about one kilometer, however, I ___29___ that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier, I had to ____30____ my body, and I tried to take deep breaths of fresh air. I kept giving myself the ____31____ to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn’t stop. I wanted to keep going harder, better, faster, stronger. To my great ____32____, I ran 4.9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had ____33____ in my eyes. I did something I thought I could never do. It was the first run of my life. Since then, I have improved my stride (步幅) and time. After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep ____34____. I love the runner’s high. I normally jog because I want to look good. Now I want to ____35____ because it makes me feel good. 21. A. silence B. anger C. sorrow D. anxiety 22. A. hat B. watch C. earrings D. shoes 23. A. easier B. safer C. slower D. happier 24. A. gravity B. energy C. practice D. motivation 25. A. waited B. hesitated C. decided D. pretended 26. A. suffered B. struggled C. performed D. failed 27. A. regularly B. occasionally C. separately D. hurriedly 28. A. promised B. managed C. allowed D. prepared 29. A. imagined B. ignored C. noticed D. admitted 30. A. warm up B. loosen up C. build up D. hold up 31. A. excuse B. chance C. order D. break 32. A. regret B. relief C. surprise D. disappointment 33. A. dust B. tears C. shadows D. lights 34. A. changing B. progressing C. reminding D. hoping 35. A. relax B. learn C. run D. walk 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在与丈夫争吵后，通过跑步突破自我，从原本因想变美而跑步到因跑步感觉良好而热爱跑步的转变过程。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他愤怒地开车离开后，我意识到只是坐在那里我不会感觉好一点。A. silence沉默；B. anger愤怒；C. sorrow悲伤；D. anxiety焦虑。根据前文“Two weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband.”可知，两人吵架后，丈夫应是愤怒地开车离开。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：感到被抛弃和内疚，我穿上我的运动鞋去呼吸点新鲜空气。A. hat帽子；B. watch手表；C. earrings耳环；D. shoes鞋子。根据后文“to get some fresh air”以及下文提到的跑步，可知作者穿上运动鞋外出。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们家的车道有个斜坡，如果你偷懒，利用重力，慢跑下去会更容易。A. easier更容易的；B. safer更安全的；C. slower更慢的；D. happier更开心的。根据后文“if you are lazy”以及“taking advantage of ”可知，利用重力条件，顺着斜坡慢跑下去会更容易。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们家的车道有个斜坡，如果你偷懒，利用重力，慢跑下去会更容易。A. gravity重力；B. energy能量；C. practice练习；D. motivation动机。根据常识以及“Our driveway has a slope (斜坡)”可知，因为是斜坡，利用重力会使慢跑下去更容易。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我没有在斜坡尽头停下来，而是决定看看自己是否能一直跑到街道的尽头。A. waited等待；B. hesitated犹豫；C. decided决定；D. pretended假装。根据后文“to see if I could just jog to the end of the street”可知，作者做出了决定。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个月前我试过，结果惨败。A. suffered遭受；B. struggled挣扎；C. performed表演；D. failed失败。根据后文“Since that first attempt, I had been jogging but still very lazy. However, this time, I 　 to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further.”可知，之前尝试失败了。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：从第一次尝试后，我就经常慢跑，身体明显更健康了，但还是很懒。A. regularly定期地，经常；B. occasionally偶尔；C. separately分开地；D. hurriedly匆忙地。根据后文“was significantly fitter”可知，作者经常慢跑所以身体更健康。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，这一次，我轻松地跑到了停车标志处，我想我可以再跑远一点。A. promised承诺；B. managed设法做成，努力完成；C. allowed允许；D. prepared准备。根据后文“reach the stop sign with ease”可知，作者这次成功跑到了停车标志处。manage to do sth“设法做成某事”。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，大约跑了一公里后，我注意到我的上半身很紧张。A. imagined想象；B. ignored忽视；C. noticed注意到；D. admitted承认。根据后文“my upper body was tense”可知，作者注意到自己身体的状态。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：为了让动作更轻松，我不得不放松身体，并试着深呼吸新鲜空气。A. warm up热身；B. loosen up放松；C. build up增强；D. hold up举起。根据前文“my upper body was tense”以及“To make the movement easier”可知，作者要放松身体。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不断给自己找借口停下来。A. excuse借口；B. chance机会；C. order命令；D. break休息。根据后文“No one would be disappointed. No one would even know.”可知，作者在给自己找停下来的借口。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，我在31分钟内跑了4.9公里。A. regret后悔；B. relief宽慰；C. surprise惊讶；D. disappointment失望。根据后文“I ran 4.9 km in 31 minutes. ”可知，作者做到了自己认为做不到的事，感到惊讶。to one's surprise“令某人惊讶的是”。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我回来时，眼里含着泪水。A. dust灰尘；B. tears泪水；C. shadows影子；D. lights灯光。根据前文作者做到了自认为做不到的事以及后文“in my eye”在结合情感，回来时眼里应是含着泪水。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次跑步后，我都感觉更健康、更快乐，也更有动力继续进步。A. changing改变；B. progressing进步；C. reminding提醒；D. hoping希望。根据前文“Since then, I have improved my stride (步幅) and time.”可知，作者有动力继续进步。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在我想跑步，因为它让我感觉很好。A. relax放松；B. learn学习；C. run跑步；D. walk走路。根据前文提到作者跑步的经历以及“jog”和后文“because it makes me feel good”可知，作者现在热爱跑步。故选C项。 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。 XI’AN — Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) have discovered two ancient chariots (战车) in a new round of excavations (发掘) at a burial pit near Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum (陵墓) in Northwest China’s Shaanxi province. The chariots ___36___ (find) in Pit No 2 at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, according to an announcement at an archaeological conference held on Wednesday. Carried out by the museum in 2025, the excavation covered ___37___ area of approximately 30 square meters and also unearthed 15 ___38___ (piece) of chariot and horse gear (装备) , along with nine weapons. Zhu Sihong, the project leader and a research fellow at the museum, said that one notable___39___ (find) is that the chariots were buried without wheels — a feature not previously confirmed in this section of the pit. Zhu said the vehicles likely served a ___40___ (symbol) rather than functional role in the underground army. According to some surveys, Pit No 2, ___41___ (measure) about 6,000 square meters, contains over 1,300 terracotta warriors and horses, including charioteers (战车车夫), cavalry, kneeling archers ___42___ standing archers. Many of the best-preserved painted terracotta figures discovered to date come from this pit. ___43___ (discover) in 1974, the Terracotta Warriors army was built by Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC–207 BC), ___44___ unified (统一) China for the first time. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. So far, thousands of life-size clay warriors and numerous weapons have been unearthed from three pits surrounding Qinshihuang’s tomb, providing insights ___45___ the politics, economy, military power, art and social life of the Qin Dynasty. 【答案】36. were found 37. an 38. pieces 39. finding 40. symbolic 41. measuring 42. and 43. Discovered 44. who 45. into 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章围绕秦始皇陵二号坑新一轮考古发掘发现两辆古代战车展开，介绍了发掘的具体情况、战车特征及兵马俑遗址的相关价值。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：根据周三召开的考古会议上的一则公告，这两辆战车是在秦始皇陵遗址博物馆的二号坑中被发现的。主语the chariots与所给动词find 之间是被动关系，且“发现”这一动作发生在过去，要用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是复数名词。故填were found。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：该发掘工作由博物馆于2025年开展，覆盖面积约30平方米，还出土了15件车马装备以及9件兵器。cover an area of...是固定搭配，意为“占地面积为……”，area是以元音音素开头的可数名词单数，因此用不定冠词an。故填an。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：该发掘工作由博物馆于2025年开展，覆盖面积约30平方米，还出土了15件车马装备以及9件兵器。空格前有基数词15修饰，要将名词piece变成复数形式pieces。故填pieces。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：该项目负责人、博物馆研究员朱思红表示，一个值得注意的发现是，这些战车下葬时没有车轮——这一特征此前在该坑的这一区域尚未得到证实。空前有one notable作定语，要将动词find变成单数名词finding。故填finding。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：朱思红称，在这支地下军队中，这些车辆承担的可能是象征性角色，而非功能性角色。所填词作定语修饰名词role，要将名词symbol变成形容词symbolic。故填symbolic。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：据一些调查显示，二号坑面积约6000平方米，里面有1300多件兵马俑，包括战车车夫、骑兵、跪射俑和立射俑。句中有谓语动词contains，所给词measure是动词，其后无并列连词，要将其变成非谓语动词，作后置定语修饰Pit No 2，它们是逻辑上的主谓关系，要用measure的现在分词形式。故填measuring。 【42题详解】 考查连词。句意：据一些调查显示，二号坑面积约6000平方米，里面有1300多件兵马俑，包括战车车夫、骑兵、跪射俑和立射俑。介词including后面的charioteers, cavalry, kneeling archers以及standing archers用于列举，它们之间是并列关系，要在standing archers之前加上and。故填and。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：兵马俑军阵于1974年被发现，由中国历史上首次统一中国的秦朝（公元前221年—公元前207年）秦始皇所建。句中有谓语动词was built，此处是非谓语动词放在句首作状语，主语the Terracotta Warriors army与所给词discover之间是被动关系，要将discover变成过去分词discovered，首字母d需大写。故填Discovered。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：兵马俑军阵于1974年被发现，由中国历史上首次统一中国的秦朝（公元前221年—公元前207年）秦始皇所建。此处是关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Emperor Qinshihuang；先行词指人，所填关系词在该从句中作主语，要用关系代词who。故填who。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：到目前为止，从秦始皇陵墓周围的三个坑中已出土了数千件真人大小的陶俑和大量兵器，为了解秦朝的政治、经济、军事实力、艺术和社会生活提供了线索。provide insights into...是固定搭配，表示“为了解……提供线索”。故填into。 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，世界读书日（World Book and Copyright Day）前夕，你所在的国际高中举行师生读书交流会，为此，请你写一篇英文发言稿，内容包括： 1.你喜欢阅读哪一类书； 2.喜欢读这一类书的原因。 注意： 1.写作词数应为100个左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students, On this World Book and Copyright Day, it’s my honor to share why I love popular history books. History once seemed heavy and distant, but these books have changed that. They bring the past to life through vivid storytelling and relatable narratives. Unlike heavy academic works, they present historical truths in a way that’s both accessible and engaging, often with touches of humor and human warmth. What I love most is how they connect us to the long story of human experience, helping us understand how yesterday shaped today and can guide tomorrow. They open history’s grand palace to everyone. Let’s enjoy exploring history through these wonderful books! Thank you. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生为读书交流会写一篇发言稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 喜欢：love → be fond of 帮助：help → assist 指导：guide → instruct 探索：explore → probe 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：They open history’s grand palace to everyone. 拓展句：They open history’s grand palace to everyone, which broadens our horizon. 【点睛】[高分句型1] On this World Book and Copyright Day, it’s my honor to share why I love popular history books.（运用了why引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] What I love most is how they connect us to the long story of human experience, helping us understand how yesterday shaped today and can guide tomorrow.（运用了what引导主语从句，第一个how引导表语从句，现在分词短语作状语，第二个how引导宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like having attention drawn to me. I would always look down at my desk, hoping the teacher would call on someone else. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always chose to sit at the back of the classroom. All this changed after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. To be honest, I almost laughed at the idea — me, on a basketball team? At first I thought it was a crazy idea because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the ability to keep pace with the others on the team — I was sure they would tease me. If it hadn’t been for the teacher who kept insisting on “going for it,” I wouldn’t have decided to give it a try. Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only half the battle! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much less what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get so confused that I’d freeze with the ball in my hands, not knowing whether to pass or shoot — which made me feel really stupid. Fortunately, I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game. Among the newcomers was Leo, a tall, quiet guy who looked as lost as I was. We started watching each other’s moves and smiling weakly when we messed up. That shared struggle made me feel less alone. So I decided to focus on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know just yet. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 I practiced and practiced. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With my improved self-confidence came more praise from teachers and classmates. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I practiced and practiced. After training, Leo and I often stayed to pass the ball. At first, we dropped it many times. But we kept trying and even laughed about our mistakes. Slowly, my skills improved. One day, during practice, I caught Leo’s pass and threw the ball. It went straight into the basket! Everyone stopped and looked. For a moment, I couldn’t believe it. Then my teammates cheered. That simple success made me feel stronger inside. With my improved self-confidence came more praise from teachers and classmates. Now, I find myself raising my hand in class. Last week, when our English teacher asked a question, I shared my idea even though I wasn’t fully certain. To my surprise, she smiled and said, “Good point!” After class, a classmate told me, “You explained that really well.” I realize now that trying is what matters most. I still have more to learn on the court and in class, but I’m no longer afraid of being seen trying. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述 “我”曾经因不喜欢被关注，在课堂上总是低头，选择坐在教室后排，害怕被老师点名。后来在老师的建议下参加了篮球队，起初 “我”对篮球规则一无所知，在训练中表现笨拙，但和同样是新手的 Leo 相互鼓励，决定专注学习，努力训练。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我一遍又一遍地练习。”可知，第一段可描写“我”持续练习，和Leo 在训练后常留下练习传球，一开始失误很多，但不断尝试，后来在一次练习中成功投篮，得到队友欢呼，这次成功让“我”内心更强大。 ②由第二段首句内容“伴随着自信心不断提升，我也得到了老师和同学们更多的赞扬”可知，第二段可描写随着自信提升，“我”在课堂上开始主动举手，上周英语课上主动分享想法，得到老师表扬和同学认可，“我”意识到尝试最重要，不再害怕尝试被关注。 2.续写线索：持续练习—和Leo训练传球—成功投篮获欢呼—内心强大—自信提升—课堂主动举手—分享想法获表扬认可—意识到尝试重要。 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①提高：improve /enhance ②停止：stop/pause ③微笑：smile /beam 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/astonishment ②害怕的：afraid/frightened 【点睛】[高分句型1] Last week, when our English teacher asked a question, I shared my idea even though I wasn’t fully certain. (运用了when引导时间状语从句) [高分句型2] I realize now that trying is what matters most. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $