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2025—2026学年度第二学期期末质量检测 高二英语试题 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. How does Susan sound? A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Bored. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A famous writer. B. The woman’s career plan. C. A popular new movie. 3. Where are the speakers going? A. The library. B. The gym. C. The church. 4. Why won’t the man lend the woman his team shirt? A. He lent it to others. B. He wants to wear it himself. C. His mother is washing it. 5. When will Jim come back? A. On July 10. B. On July 11. C. On July 12. 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. What does the woman plan to do this weekend? A. Ride in a national park. B. Hike in the mountains. C. Climb red rocks. 7. Where will the woman stay? A. At a hotel. B. At a friend’s house. C. At a relative’s home. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the woman care about? A. Losing weight. B. Eating healthily. C. Exercising hard. 9. What is the most difficult for the man to change? A. His reliance on packaged food. B. His addiction to sugary food. C. His dislike for fruits and vegetables. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Old friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Doctor and patient. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the main focus of their talk? A. The topic of their geography project. B. The research methods of geography. C. The ways to preserve wetlands. 12. What does Peter think of the current situation of wetlands? A. Confusing. B. Alarming. C. Promising. 13. Why are wetlands important according to Rachel? A. They bring economic benefits. B. They offer food to farmers. C. They help make water clean. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the problem with Jason’s speech? A. The delivery. B. The length. C. The content. 15. What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A. Reading the speech repeatedly. B. Connecting with his experiences. C. Using an outline and cue cards. 16. What is the woman’s final suggestion? A. Tell humorous stories. B. Use food-related topics. C. Mind body language. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To display art tools. B. To advertise software. C. To introduce an AI event. 18. Which of the following is included in the event? A. A robot competition. B. A hands-on workshop. C. An AI safety discussion. 19. What is required to attend the event? A. Registering online. B. Submitting a paper. C. Buying a ticket. 20. What will the audience probably do next? A. Complete a test. B. Go to a lecture. C. Scan a QR code. 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 African Impact in Zambia Best for medical volunteering Program length: 2-4 weeks Starting from: $ 2,650 for 2 weeks What’s included: accommodation in a volunteer house, 3 meals a day, airport pickup, 24/7 support, workshops and training √ Pros: ● Get a well-rounded experience by volunteering at hospitals, local homes, and community health education centers. ● Stay at a fully equipped volunteer house with a pool. × Cons: ● Those without training or qualifications may be limited to observation or health education. ● The 4-week time limit may not be enough for some volunteers wishing to stay longer and immerse (使沉浸) themselves in a project. With African Impact, you’ll jump into a flexible 2-to 4-week program of medical volunteering focused on supporting communities in need around the Livingstone area. Projects address topics like public health, physical health and disease prevention, and health education. You will find opportunities to assist in a range of activities, with more focus on your personal areas of knowledge and interest. Project coordinators (协调员) help support your professional development throughout the experience. Outside of volunteering, Livingstone is a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls and other areas of amazing natural beauty in Zambia. As a volunteer, you’ll stay at a comfortable volunteer house, where you might meet many new friends with similar interests. Not only did I truly feel the impact that the medical project I took part in had on local communities, but I also made the most amazing memories! It also truly helped me realize what I want to do with my future. — Catherine 1. Why do some volunteers feel unsatisfied according to the text? A. The accommodation is costly. B. Training is not offered. C. The project duration is short. D. The meals are all local. 2. What can we know about the volunteer work? A. It mainly runs in big hospitals. B. It requires rich medical experience. C. It matches volunteers’ strengths. D. It provides volunteers with payment. 3. What did Catherine gain from the project? A. Clear career goals. B. A medical degree certificate. C. New lifelong friends. D. A free trip to Victoria Falls. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了African Impact在赞比亚的医疗志愿服务项目，包括项目时长、费用、内容以及志愿者反馈。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一张表格中“× Cons:”部分中“The 4-week time limit may not be enough for some volunteers wishing to stay longer and immerse (使沉浸) themselves in a project.(4周的时间限制对希望停留更长时间并沉浸在项目中的志愿者来说可能不够)”可知，一些志愿者感到不满意是因为项目持续时间短。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一张表格后段落中“You will find opportunities to assist in a range of activities, with more focus on your personal areas of knowledge and interest. (你将有机会在一系列活动中提供帮助，更多地关注你个人的知识和兴趣领域)”可知，志愿工作与志愿者的优势相匹配。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二张表格中Catherine的评论“Not only did I truly feel the impact that the medical project I took part in had on local communities, but I also made the most amazing memories! It also truly helped me realize what I want to do with my future. (我不仅真切地感受到了我参与的医疗项目对当地社区的影响，还创造了最美好的回忆！它也确实帮助我认清了自己未来想要做什么)”可知，Catherine从项目中获得了清晰的职业目标。 B Hua Mengli was born in 1995 in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province. In 2010, Hua’s father rented more than 13.3 hectares of land in a village. He used the land for conventional farming. However, a lack of innovation made it hard for him to run the farm. In the hope of saving her father’s farm, Hua in 2013 enrolled in Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry and majored in horticultural (园艺) technology. After her graduation in 2016, Hua and four like-minded friends joined her father’s farm. Almost immediately, they had to deal with poor sales. After visiting various markets, they realized they had to innovate their farming techniques. They spent the next 11 months transforming the farm into an ecological circular agriculture base. The transformation was a turning point; since then, the farm has generated an output value of 32 million yuan annually. As part of her farm management, Hua has focused on technological innovation and application. In 2018, some farmers’ strawberry seedlings died, which resulted in massive losses. Hua decided to identify the cause. She spent three months testing hundreds of formulas, until she found the right culture medium formula for strawberry seedlings. She helped the farmers avoid future losses, and she improved both strawberry yield and quality. Hua has not hesitated to share the technologies she has developed with other farmers. She organized a team to provide assistance and technical guidance to farmers. The team is composed of 49 young graduates, all of whom majored in agriculture. She has also provided technological training to more than 22,000 people, supported more than 700 farmers in growing crops and helped farmers increase their incomes by a combined 120 million yuan. When asked about her plans for the future, Hua says, “I am willing to put down roots in the countryside, and to work in the fields. Rural areas have great potential, and agriculture will thrive. I will lead farmers and more young people to advance rural revitalization (振兴).” 4. What can be learned about Hua’s father’s farm? A. It mainly grew strawberries. B. It improved after technical reform. C. It earned big profits at first. D. It got government financial support. 5. What was the purpose of Hua’s experiments on formulas? A. To solve a crop crisis. B. To develop new varieties. C. To expand small farms. D. To advertise farmers’ products. 6. What does Hua’s words in the last paragraph imply? A. She wants to adjust her business goals. B. She plans to live and work in cities. C. She holds faith in rural agriculture. D. She intends to increase crop output. 7. How does the author present Hua Mengli’s story in the passage? A. By showing different farming styles. B. By comparing her with other local farmers. C. By introducing past farming history. D. By describing problems and her solutions. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍华梦丽（音译）返乡助力父亲经营农场，创新农业技术，带动农户增收，立志扎根乡村助力乡村振兴的励志事迹。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“They spent the next 11 months transforming the farm into an ecological circular agriculture base. The transformation was a turning point; since then, the farm has generated an output value of 32 million yuan annually.(在接下来的11个月里，他们将这座农场改造成生态循环农业基地。这次改造是一个转折点；自此之后，该农场年产值达到 3200万元。)”可知，关于华梦丽父亲的农场，我们能得知农场经过技术革新后得到改善。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In 2018, some farmers’ strawberry seedlings died, which resulted in massive losses. Hua decided to identify the cause. She spent three months testing hundreds of formulas, until she found the right culture medium formula for strawberry seedlings. She helped the farmers avoid future losses(2018年，一批农户的草莓幼苗大面积枯死，造成了巨额经济损失。华女士决心找出问题根源。她耗时三个月，调配、测试了上百组配方，最终研发出适配草莓幼苗的专用培育基质配方，帮农户们规避了后续种植损失。)”可知，华梦丽做配方试验的目的是解决农作物种植危机。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“When asked about her plans for the future, Hua says, “I am willing to put down roots in the countryside, and to work in the fields. Rural areas have great potential, and agriculture will thrive. I will lead farmers and more young people to advance rural revitalization (振兴).”(当被问及未来规划时，华说道：“我愿意扎根乡村、躬耕田野。乡村蕴藏巨大发展潜力，农业必将蓬勃兴旺。我会带领广大农户与更多青年投身乡村振兴事业。”)”可知，最后一段华梦丽的话暗示了她对乡村农业充满信心。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。本文按照时间顺序讲述青年农业从业者华梦丽的创业故事：父亲传统农场经营困难，她求学园艺专业返乡；面对滞销困境改造生态农场实现增收；草莓育苗危机中自主研发配方解决种植难题；无偿分享农业技术、带动大量农户致富，并立志扎根乡村、投身乡村振兴，塑造了懂技术、有担当、心系乡村的新农人形象。由此可知，文章通过叙述遇到的难题以及她对应的解决办法来讲述华梦丽的故事。 C In April 2026, some of the world’s most powerful technology companies made a striking announcement: they are now using artificial intelligence — AI — to help build and improve AI itself. Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have quietly set a new goal: to create AI systems that can do their own research and automate (使自动化) the process of scientific discovery. Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI assistant Claude, recently revealed that its AI now writes up to 90 percent of the company’s own code — the instructions that tell computers what to do. Meanwhile, OpenAI, one of the world’s leading AI labs, has announced plans to launch an “AI research intern (实习生)” within six months. This intern would be able to independently handle a small number of specific research problems — without any help from a human. The idea of AI improving itself is not new, but the speed at which it is now happening has surprised many experts. Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI’s chief scientist, told MIT Technology Review that he believes we are approaching a point where AI models could work “indefinitely” — meaning continuously — on complex tasks, much like a human researcher. “We will have an era where there are entire research labs inside data centers,” he said. However, this exciting vision also raises serious concerns. Experts warn that self-improving AI systems could become difficult to control. If an AI makes errors in one step of a long chain of tasks, those mistakes could build up — a problem known as “error accumulation (积累)”. A more alarming worry is that such systems could be used to design dangerous tools, including biological weapons or cyberattacks. Despite the risks, many in the tech industry remain optimistic. They argue that self-improving AI could speed up progress in science and medicine, helping researchers find cures for diseases faster than ever before. The question is not whether this technology will arrive — but whether humanity will be prepared when it does. 8. What is the new target set by three major AI companies? A. Building AI to automate its own research. B. Applying AI to cure diseases more quickly. C. Using AI to train more research interns. D. Developing AI to write software code. 9. What can be concluded from Jakub Pachocki’s words? A. Data centers will be replaced by modern labs soon. B. AI will carry out long-term complicated research work. C. Some jobs for human researchers might disappear gradually. D. AI is able to finish research projects within one single night. 10. Why are some experts concerned about self-improving AI? A. It may slow down medicine research. B. It may suffer accumulated task errors. C. It may occupy too many server facilities. D. It may waste plenty of energy resources. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Hidden Dangers of Self-Improving AI B. Great Value of Self-Improving AI C. Fast Progress of Self-Improving AI D. Double sides of Self-Improving AI 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了多家科技公司正在利用人工智能来构建和改进AI本身，以及这一进展带来的机遇和风险。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have quietly set a new goal: to create AI systems that can do their own research and automate (使自动化) the process of scientific discovery. (OpenAI、Anthropic和Google DeepMind等公司悄然设定了一个新目标：创建能够进行自身研究并使科学发现过程自动化的AI系统)”可知，三大AI公司的新目标是构建AI使其能够自动化自身的研究。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI’s chief scientist, told MIT Technology Review that he believes we are approaching a point where AI models could work “indefinitely” — meaning continuously — on complex tasks, much like a human researcher. (OpenAI的首席科学家Jakub Pachocki告诉《麻省理工科技评论》，他认为我们正在接近一个节点，届时人工智能模型可以“无限期地”(即持续地)处理复杂任务，就像人类研究员一样)”可知，从Jakub Pachocki的话可知，AI将能够开展长期的复杂研究工作。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Experts warn that self-improving AI systems could become difficult to control. If an AI makes errors in one step of a long chain of tasks, those mistakes could build up — a problem known as “error accumulation (积累)”. (专家警告说，自我改进的人工智能系统可能会变得难以控制。如果AI在长任务链中的某一步出错，这些错误可能会累积——这就是所谓的“错误积累”问题)”可知，一些专家担心自我改进的AI可能会遭受任务错误的累积。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have quietly set a new goal: to create AI systems that can do their own research and automate (使自动化) the process of scientific discovery. (OpenAI、Anthropic和Google DeepMind等公司悄然设定了一个新目标：创建能够进行自身研究并使科学发现过程自动化的AI系统)”和第四段中“However, this exciting vision also raises serious concerns. Experts warn that self-improving AI systems could become difficult to control. (然而，这一令人兴奋的愿景也引发了严重的担忧。专家警告称，自我改进的AI系统可能变得难以控制)”可知，文章既介绍了自我改进AI带来的积极影响，也指出了其潜在风险。因此，文章展现了自我改进AI的双面性。故D项“Double sides of Self-Improving AI (自我改进AI的双面性)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。 D For centuries, it was believed that the production of oxygen relied on photosynthesis (光合作用). Plants use sunlight to turn CO2 into oxygen, as we all know. However, the discovery of dark oxygen produced in environments with little or no sunlight challenges this long-held assumption. In 2013, Scottish scientist Andrew made this discovery by accident while conducting deep-sea mining research. He measured rising levels of oxygen as he went deeper. He could not help thinking his measuring devices were incorrect and dismissed the reading entirely, as he assumed the only way to produce oxygen was through photosynthesis. With no light source, it seemed impossible that oxygen could exist on the deep seabed, one of the coldest and darkest places on the Earth. However, over the last 10 years, Andrew’s team have been conducting more marine experiments. They enclosed a section of the seabed within a space and measured the oxygen levels over time. They also expected a reduction in the levels of oxygen due to consumption by organisms (生物、有机体). However, oxygen levels consistently increased, proving that oxygen was being produced in the dark depths of the ocean. In fact, in some experiments, oxygen levels rose to more than three times the background concentration. One potential explanation for the increased oxygen levels is the existence of polymetallic nodules (多金属结核), which use an electric charge to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. This could revolutionize deep-sea mining primarily because these polymetallic nodules contain metals which are essential for everyday life, especially for batteries. Mining companies view the metals as a new, highly sought-after resource. However, the production of this dark oxygen may be vital for deep-sea ecosystems, yet disturbing this process could be harmful to species relying on it. Hence, it is wise to take caution and properly weigh the costs and benefits of deep-sea mining. “This discovery tells us that nature still has countless secrets to explore,” said Andrew. 12. Why did Andrew first dismiss his discovery in 2013? A. His team lacked enough funding. B. His equipment stopped working. C. It went against accepted science. D. It was made in a wrong season. 13. How did Andrew’s team prove oxygen production in the deep sea? A. By using a new larger research ship. B. By adding more CO2 to the water samples. C. By removing part of the sea creatures. D. By tracking oxygen shifts in an enclosed area. 14. What does the underlined word “sought-after” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Completely useless. B. Environmentally friendly. C. Easily produced. D. Widely popular. 15. What is Andrew’s attitude towards the discovery of dark oxygen? A. He finds it a proof of nature’s mysteries. B. He considers it a danger to sea species. C. He doubts its value for further research. D. He thinks it a reminder to limit mining. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了“暗氧”的发现，这一发现挑战了氧气只能通过光合作用产生的传统观念，并探讨了其对深海采矿的启示。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 2013, Scottish scientist Andrew made this discovery by accident while conducting deep-sea mining research. He measured rising levels of oxygen as he went deeper. He could not help thinking his measuring devices were incorrect and dismissed the reading entirely, as he assumed the only way to produce oxygen was through photosynthesis. (2013年，苏格兰科学家安德鲁在进行深海采矿研究时偶然发现了这一点。他测量到，随着他下潜越深，氧气水平不断上升。他不禁认为自己的测量仪器有误，并完全否定了这一读数，因为他认为产生氧气的唯一途径是光合作用)”可知，Andrew最初无视他的发现是因为它与公认的科学相悖。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“They enclosed a section of the seabed within a space and measured the oxygen levels over time. They also expected a reduction in the levels of oxygen due to consumption by organisms (生物、有机体). However, oxygen levels consistently increased, proving that oxygen was being produced in the dark depths of the ocean. (他们将一片海床区域封闭在一个空间内，并定时测量氧气水平。他们原本预期，由于微生物的消耗，氧气水平会下降。然而，氧气水平却持续上升，证明在黑暗的海洋深处正在产生氧气)”可知，Andrew的团队通过追踪封闭区域内氧气的变化来证明深海中的氧气产生。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“This could revolutionize deep-sea mining primarily because these polymetallic nodules contain metals which are essential for everyday life, especially for batteries. Mining companies view the metals as a new, highly sought-after resource.(这可能从根本上改变深海采矿的现状，主要是因为这些多金属结核含有日常生活中必不可少的金属，尤其是用于制造电池的金属。矿业公司将这些金属视为一种新的、备受sought-after的资源)”可知，这些金属在日常生活中必不可少，尤其对电池制造至关重要，是被追捧的的资源；故sought-after意为“受欢迎的；被追捧的”，与“Widely popular”同义。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Andrew的话“This discovery tells us that nature still has countless secrets to explore (这一发现告诉我们，大自然仍有无数秘密等待探索)”可知，Andrew认为这一发现是大自然神秘性的证明。 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。 In a world driven by test scores and productivity, art is often seen as a luxury or an elective. But recent research suggests this common assumption is mistaken. ____16____ They build stronger creative thinking and emotional intelligence through these pursuits. One study even found that art participants scored 20% higher on empathy tests. Why does art have such a powerful effect on young minds? ____17____ When a child paints or plays an instrument, the brain must coordinate perception (感知), movement, memory, and emotion all at once. A 2024 Swiss study of over 2,000 children found that those receiving regular arts training consistently outperformed their peers in problem-solving tasks. ____18____ Children often struggle to put complex feelings into words. Art gives them another language to express their own inner world. Through colors, sounds, or movements, they can express what they cannot otherwise share. This process helps them understand and manage their own moods — a skill vital for mental health. The value of art extends well into adulthood as well. In an age when AI can generate content from existing information, uniquely human strengths — imagination, original thinking, moral judgment — are becoming more valuable. Art education nurtures (培养) exactly these essential human qualities. Students with art backgrounds learn to approach problems without ready-made answers. ____19____ That is why art education deserves a central place in our schools. Policymakers and parents should no longer see art as an extra thing. Instead, they need to recognize it as an essential part of the school curriculum. ____20____ Engagement with artistic pursuits builds creativity, empathy, and the inner strength to face life’s challenges. A. Art, in essence, is about making better human beings. B. Much of the explanation lies in how the human brain works. C. Some educators argue that art is difficult to measure in standardized tests. D. Another benefit is that art provides a safe space for emotional expression. E. Math and science courses are always prioritized over art classes in most schools. F. They embrace uncertainty, which prepares them for careers that no machine can replace. G. It shows students engaged in regular artistic activities such as drawing or music gain clear benefits. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要论证了艺术教育的重要性。 【16题详解】 根据上文“In a world driven by test scores and productivity, art is often seen as a luxury or an elective. But recent research suggests this common assumption is mistaken.(在这个唯分数、重生产力的时代，艺术常常被视作一种非必需的奢侈品或是一门可选副科。但近期研究表明，这种普遍看法存在误区。)”和下文“They build stronger creative thinking and emotional intelligence through these pursuits.(孩子们参与艺术类活动，能锻炼出更出色的创造性思维与情商。)”可知，上文指出研究推翻固有认知，空处需要衔接研究结论，引出下文“they”的指代对象。G选项“研究表明，定期参与绘画、音乐等艺术活动的学生能获得明确收益”中It 指代上文recent research，students对应下文代词They。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Why does art have such a powerful effect on young minds?(为什么艺术能对青少年的心智产生如此深远的影响？) ”和下文“When a child paints or plays an instrument, the brain must coordinate perception (感知), movement, memory, and emotion all at once.(当孩子画画或是演奏乐器时，大脑需要同时协调感知、肢体动作、记忆与情绪。)”可知，上文为设问句，设问句后空处需要给出总起式回答；下文整段围绕大脑运作机制展开解释。B选项“大部分原因在于人类大脑的运作方式”中explanation直接回应前文Why的提问，how the human brain works总领下文全部大脑协同工作的细节。 【18题详解】 根据下文“Children often struggle to put complex feelings into words. Art gives them another language to express their own inner world.(孩子们常常难以用语言诉说复杂的情绪，而艺术为他们提供了另一种表达内心世界的途径。)”可知，本段主要讲述了艺术的情绪抒发作用。D选项“另一大好处是，艺术提供了抒发情绪的安全空间。”总起整段。 【19题详解】 根据上文“In an age when AI can generate content from existing information, uniquely human strengths — imagination, original thinking, moral judgment — are becoming more valuable. Art education nurtures (培养) exactly these essential human qualities. Students with art backgrounds learn to approach problems without ready-made answers.(在如今这个人工智能仅凭现有信息就能生成内容的时代，想象力、原创思维、道德判断这些人类独有的优势正变得愈发珍贵。而艺术教育培养的恰恰就是这些不可或缺的人类特质。有艺术学习背景的学生，懂得在没有现成标准答案的情况下思考、解决问题。)”可知，艺术生具有不可或缺的人类特质，F选项“他们接纳不确定性，这让他们能胜任机器无法取代的工作。”中的They指代上文Students with art backgrounds，embrace uncertainty对应上文without ready-made answers。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Instead, they need to recognize it as an essential part of the school curriculum.(相反，他们应当认识到艺术是学校课程中不可或缺的一部分。)”和下文“Engagement with artistic pursuits builds creativity, empathy, and the inner strength to face life’s challenges.(投身各类艺术活动能够培养创造力、共情能力，以及直面人生磨难的内心力量。)”可知，空处位于最后一段中间，起到升华全文主旨的作用，承接呼吁艺术课的重要性、引出最终总结。A选项“本质而言，艺术旨在塑造更完整、优秀的人。”中的in essence是典型文末升华用词，making better human beings高度概括全文提到的共情、创造力、情绪管理、独有人类思维等所有益处，完美衔接最后一句的多重收获。 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。 Like many people in the UK, I grew up with a narrow understanding of health. If I felt anxious or tired, I just ____21____ it and carried on. If I had a headache, I took painkillers. There was very little ____22____ given to why symptoms (症状) appeared or how to prevent them. It wasn’t until my early thirties, while working in a (n) ____23____ advertising job, that everything caught up with me. I was ____24____ burnt out. One of the most alarming ____25____ was the way my heart would beat unevenly — loud uneven throbs (跳动) that ____26____ my chest every few minutes. I went to the hospital, but doctors said they could do nothing except ____27____ it. So I turned to acupuncture (针灸). I didn’t know much about it, but something about it ____28____ to me. Through acupuncture, I found a kind of calm I hadn’t ____29____ in years. My mind cleared, my body felt stronger, and those frightening ____30____ became less noticeable. That experience ____31____ my interest. I began reading everything I could about acupuncture, not just the practical ____32____, but the basic philosophy. I discovered that Chinese medicine teaches us that health isn’t something to hand over to someone else to ____33____. Instead, it’s something to ____34____ and tend to every day — through our food, our emotional lives, our ability to ____35____ stress, and our relationship with nature and the seasons. 21. A. discussed B. predicted C. recorded D. ignored 22. A. consideration B. reputation C. expansion D. permission 23. A. rewarding B. interesting C. demanding D. easing 24. A. regularly B. fortunately C. completely D. sincerely 25. A. excuses B. signs C. chances D. rules 26. A. shook B. restored C. warmed D. examined 27. A. keep in touch with B. take advantage of C. keep an eye on D. take control of 28. A. referred B. appealed C. belonged D. replied 29. A. needed B. forgotten C. doubted D. experienced 30. A. backaches B. heartbeats C. footprints D. headaches 31. A. stirred B. distracted C. killed D. dominated 32. A. costs B. risks C. benefits D. policies 33. A. fix B. test C. recite D. delay 34. A. purchase B. calculate C. question D. respect 35. A. cause B. handle C. accuse D. increase 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者原本对健康认知片面，在高压广告工作中身心耗竭后，通过针灸改善状态，进而了解中医理念，最终意识到健康需要日常主动维护的经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：如果我感到焦虑或疲惫，我只会忽略它然后继续前行。A. discussed讨论；B. predicted预测；C. recorded记录；D. ignored忽视。根据下文“If I had a headache, I took painkillers. There was very little ________ given to why symptoms (症状) appeared or how to prevent them.”可知，头痛只吃止痛药，从不思考症状成因与预防，说明作者早年无视身体不适。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：几乎没有去考虑症状出现的原因，以及如何预防它们。A. consideration考虑；B. reputation名声；C. expansion扩张；D. permission许可。根据上文“ If I had a headache, I took painkillers.”可知，作者从未对健康相关问题进行深入思考。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：直到三十岁出头，我从事一份高强度、耗精力的广告工作时，所有透支的健康问题一同爆发。A. rewarding有回报的；B. interesting有趣的；C. demanding高要求的、费力的；D. easing放松的。根据下文“burnt out”可知，这份工作强度大、要求高。 【24题详解】 考查副词。句意：我完全身心耗竭了。A. regularly定期地；B. fortunately幸运地；C. completely完全地；D. sincerely真诚地。根据下文“ One of the most alarming ________ was the way my heart would beat unevenly ”可知，下文出现了心律不齐这类严重的身体反应，说明作者的耗竭状态是彻底的。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：最令人担忧的症状之一，就是我的心脏跳动不规律——剧烈且不规律的跳动每隔几分钟就会让我的胸口震颤。A. excuses借口；B. signs征兆、症状；C. chances机会；D. rules规则。根据下文“the way my heart would beat unevenly”可知，心律不齐属于身体发出的异常征兆。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意同上。A. shook震动、震颤；B. restored恢复；C. warmed温暖；D. examined检查。根据上文“loud uneven throbs”可知，不规则的剧烈心跳会带动胸口产生震颤感。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我去了医院，但医生说除了留意观察之外他们无能为力。A. keep in touch with保持联系；B. take advantage of利用；C. keep an eye on留意、观察；D. take control of掌控。根据上文“but doctors said they could do nothing”可知，针对这类功能性心律异常，在无明确器质性病变时，临床常建议随访观察。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：我对它了解不多，但它的某些特质吸引了我。A. referred提及；B. appealed吸引；C. belonged属于；D. replied回复。根据下文“So I turned to acupuncture”可知，作者选择尝试针灸，说明针灸吸引了她。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：通过针灸，我找到了多年来从未体验过的一种平静。A. needed需要；B. forgotten忘记；C. doubted怀疑；D. experienced体验。根据上文“I was ________ burnt out. ”可知，作者此前长期处于高压耗竭状态，这份平静是她此前从未感受过的。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我的思绪清明了，身体也更强健了，那些吓人的心跳症状也变得不明显了。A. backaches背痛；B. heartbeats心跳；C. footprints脚印；D. headaches头痛。根据上文“the way my heart would beat unevenly — loud uneven throbs”可知，此处对应前文提到的心脏不规则跳动的异常症状。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：这段经历激发了我的兴趣。A. stirred激发、搅动；B. distracted使分心；C. killed扼杀；D. dominated主导。根据下文 “I began reading everything I could about acupuncture”可知，作者开始大量阅读针灸相关内容，证明经历唤起了她的兴趣。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：我开始阅读所有能找到的关于针灸的内容，不只是它的实际益处，还有它背后的基础哲学。A. costs成本；B. risks风险；C. benefits益处；D. policies政策。作者亲身体验到了针灸的效果，最先关注的自然是它的益处。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：我发现中医告诉我们，健康不是交给别人去修复的东西。A. fix修复、解决；B. test测试；C. recite背诵；D. delay拖延。根据上文“If I had a headache, I took painkillers.”和“I went to the hospital”可知，对应前文作者身体不适时依赖医生、药物解决问题的旧观念，此处是中医理念对这种认知的纠正。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：相反，健康是需要我们去重视、去日常呵护的东西。A. purchase购买；B. calculate计算；C. question质疑；D. respect重视。根据下文“tend to”可知，要重视、善待自身健康。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：通过我们的饮食、情绪生活、处理压力的能力，以及我们与自然和季节的相处。A. cause导致；B. handle处理、应对；C. accuse指责；D. increase增加。管理好压力是日常维护健康的重要环节，符合全文的健康主题。 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 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival, a China-Arab special session, ____36____ (hold) from May 9 to 17. Around 100 poets, writers and translators from China and 13 Arab countries gathered ____37____ (seek) like-minded people through poetry. Ai Kou was among them, and she was ____38____ (great) pleased to have deep conversations with literary creators from the Arab world. “At this festival, I’ve made friends with poets from various countries,” she said, ____39____ (add) that no matter what people’s cultural backgrounds are, poetry can always reach the softest place in the human heart. During the festival, all guests visited the Great Wall, on ____40____ they enjoyed poetry recitals, music, dance and other wonderful performances. Nabil Suleiman, a Syrian writer, said young poets from China and Arab countries ____41____ (inspire) by the ancient landmark could create new works. “The Great Wall is one of China’s most iconic ____42____ (symbol),” Ai Kou explained. Since most Arab guests were visiting China for the first time, they were filled with excitement. Ai Kou often used translation apps to communicate ____43____ foreign poets. The apps might produce minor inaccuracies in poetic translation, yet these differences could spark fresh creative ideas. “This is the charm of poetry,” Ai Kou said. “We come from different cultures, ____44____ all of us still value sincerity in poetry writing. Over the past few days, we _____45_____ (break) down language barriers and become much closer by sharing works and thoughts.” 【答案】36. was held 37. to seek 38. greatly 39. adding 40. which 41. inspired 42. symbols 43. with 44. but 45. have broken 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了2026年国际青年诗歌节中阿专场活动的举办情况，展现了诗歌在跨文化交流中的桥梁作用。 【36题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：2026年国际青年诗歌节——中国—阿拉伯专场于5月9日至17日举行。hold(举行)是谓语动词，与主语The 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival之间是被动关系；结合时间状语from May 9 to 17可知，讲述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时的被动语态；主语是专有名词，谓语用单数形式was held。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：来自中国和13个阿拉伯国家的约100位诗人、作家和翻译家聚集在一起，以诗会友。“(seek) like-minded people”是“gathered”的目的，应用不定式to seek作目的状语。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：艾蔻是其中一员，她非常高兴能与阿拉伯世界的文学创作者进行深入交流。提示词great(极大的)在句中修饰形容词pleased，应用副词形式greatly(非常地)作状语。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“在这次诗歌节上，我结识了来自不同国家的诗人，”她说，并补充道，无论人们的文化背景如何，诗歌总能触及人心最柔软的地方。此处作伴随状语，add(补充说)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语she之间是主动关系，应用现在分词表主动。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：节日期间，所有嘉宾参观了长城，在长城上欣赏了诗歌朗诵、音乐、舞蹈和其他精彩表演。此处为“介词+关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Great Wall，指物，关系词作介词on的宾语，应用关系代词which引导该从句。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：叙利亚作家纳比尔·苏莱曼表示，受到这一古老地标启发的中国和阿拉伯国家青年诗人可以创作出新作品。此处作后置定语，inspire(启发)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语young poets之间是被动关系，应用过去分词表被动。 【42题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：艾蔻解释说：“长城是中国最具标志性的象征之一。”“one of + 复数名词”是固定结构，意为“……之一”，用复数形式symbols。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：艾蔻经常使用翻译应用程序与外国诗人交流。communicate with为固定搭配，意为“与……交流”。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：我们来自不同的文化，但我们都重视诗歌写作中的真诚。前后句之间为转折关系，应用并列连词but连接。 【45题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的几天里，我们通过分享作品和思想，打破了语言障碍，变得更加亲近。break(打破)是谓语动词，与主语we之间是主动关系；结合时间状语Over the past few days可知，动作从过去持续到现在并对现在产生影响，应用现在完成时；主语是复数代词，谓语动词用复数形式have broken。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是某国际学校学生李华，现得知本地文旅机构正在招募暑期“英文研学向导志愿者(English Study Tour Guide Volunteer)”，主要负责带领外国中学生游览名胜、讲解民俗。请你给相关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括： (1)你的基本信息及优势； (2)表达工作意愿。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Hiring Manager, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】参考范文： Dear Hiring Manager, I am Li Hua, a student from an international school. Learning that you are recruiting English Study Tour Guide Volunteers for the summer, I am writing to apply for the position. I believe I am a qualified candidate. First, I have a good command of spoken English and have won several English speech contests. Second, I am familiar with local history and customs, which enables me to explain cultural sites clearly. I am eager to introduce Chinese culture to foreign students. I would be grateful if you could offer me this opportunity. I am ready to devote myself to this meaningful work. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生就暑期“英文研学向导志愿者”的招聘给相关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括个人基本信息、优势以及工作意愿。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 职位：position → post 合格的：qualified → eligible 比赛：contest → competition 熟悉：be familiar with → be acquainted with 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First, I have a good command of spoken English and have won several English speech contests. 拓展句：First, I have a good command of spoken English and have won several English speech contests, which proves my strong communication skills. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning that you are recruiting English Study Tour Guide Volunteers for the summer, I am writing to apply for the position. (运用了现在分词Learning作原因状语和连词that引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] Second, I am familiar with local history and customs, which enables me to explain cultural sites clearly. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之成为一篇完整的短文。 On the morning of our long- awaited graduation day, expectation filled the air as I together with my best friends Sarah, Maria and Grace gathered our bags, waited for the plane and set about our adventure to Barcelona. For months, we had been dreaming about this moment, which marked the end of years of burying ourselves in hard work and staying dedicated. It was three months ago in a history class that we were drawn to its rich history, from the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter to the groundbreaking historical architecture of Antoni Gaudi. The happiness of burying ourselves in a new culture, filled with amazing and new cuisine and friendly people, advanced our excitement. However, despite our enthusiasm, we couldn’t ignore the fact that none of us spoke Spanish so fluently. On the day before setting off, we were still hesitant about whether to go or not. While surfing on the Internet for advice, we found that most people travelling to Barcelona considered the locals friendly and warm-hearted ones who are always willing to offer help. A sense of relief and expectation took the place of the worries. We made up our minds to go there. As we stepped off the plane, bathed in Spanish warm sunshine, our spirits rose high. We kicked off our journey with a wander down Las Ramblas, enjoying the energy and talent of street performers. Down by the street, the traditional buildings and precious cultural sites were a true feast for the eyes. Yet, the days passing by, unforeseen challenges began to take place. On the last day of the journey, as we were lost in the beauty of the amazing squares and traditional buildings, Sarah put forward that we could play the game of cat and mouse to better explore the architectures. After arranging our roles, we ran towards different directions to hide, while the cat, Sarah, began to count down to find and catch us. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hiding myself in the corner of a hall, I carefully observed Sarah. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Hiding myself in the corner of a hall, I carefully observed Sarah. After finishing the count-down, she looked around seriously, fixed her eyes straight ahead, and then walked towards the gate of the hall where I was in. With a smile on her face, she looked so confident. A sense of nervousness welled up in my heart. While I was worried about being caught by her, she stopped halfway and ran quickly towards the back of the gate. The instant she approached the gate, Grace pushed the door away and ran away like an arrow. At the same time, Sarah was knocked down by the gate and started to cry. Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding. Our hearts pounding with fear and concern, we comforted Sarah anxiously. Not knowing the location of the hospital and how to perform first, I decided to turn to the locals. I approached a young lady and tried my best to tell her what happened in simple Spanish. Aware of what happened, not only did she help us call the ambulance, but she accompanied us to the hospital. Luckily, the doctor told us Sarah’s arm was not bleeding and after simple treatment we went to the airport to go home. Adventurous as the trip was, it showed us the friendliness of local people and strengthened our friendship. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者和朋友们为线索展开，讲述了他们期待已久的巴塞罗那毕业旅行。他们是四个好友，对这次旅行满怀期待，希望能在异国他乡探索新文化、品尝新美食和结交新朋友。然而，在出发前他们有些担忧，主要是担心语言不通会成为旅行的障碍。尽管如此，他们在了解到巴塞罗那当地人的友好与热心后，决定勇敢前行。到达巴塞罗那后，他们开始了充满乐趣与探索的旅行，不仅欣赏了街头艺人的才华，还领略了传统建筑和珍贵文化遗址的风采。然而，随着旅行的推进，他们也遇到了一些挑战。为了更好地探索这座城市，他们在旅程最后一天玩起了猫和老鼠的游戏。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我躲在大厅的角落里，仔细观察着萨拉。”可知，第一段可描写Sarah开始寻找作者他们，中间不幸发生意外。 ②由第二段首句内容“当我们发现莎拉的左臂在流血时，我们惊慌失措。”可知，第二段可描作者他们救治Sarah，并得到当地人的帮助。 2. 续写线索：开始游戏——发生意外——安慰Sarah——获得帮助——送去医院——感受到当地人的友好。 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①撞到：knock down/fall down ②接近：approach/move toward ③决定：decide/determine 情绪类 ①紧张：nervousness/anxiety ②惊慌：panic/fright 【点睛】[高分句型1]While I was worried about being caught by her, she stopped halfway and ran quickly towards the back of the gate.(while引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2]Aware of what happened, not only did she help us call the ambulance, but she accompanied us to the hospital.(what引导的宾语从句以及not only开头的倒装句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度第二学期期末质量检测 高二英语试题 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. How does Susan sound? A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Bored. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A famous writer. B. The woman’s career plan. C. A popular new movie. 3. Where are the speakers going? A. The library. B. The gym. C. The church. 4. Why won’t the man lend the woman his team shirt? A. He lent it to others. B. He wants to wear it himself. C. His mother is washing it. 5. When will Jim come back? A. On July 10. B. On July 11. C. On July 12. 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. What does the woman plan to do this weekend? A. Ride in a national park. B. Hike in the mountains. C. Climb red rocks. 7. Where will the woman stay? A. At a hotel. B. At a friend’s house. C. At a relative’s home. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the woman care about? A. Losing weight. B. Eating healthily. C. Exercising hard. 9. What is the most difficult for the man to change? A. His reliance on packaged food. B. His addiction to sugary food. C. His dislike for fruits and vegetables. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Old friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Doctor and patient. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the main focus of their talk? A. The topic of their geography project. B. The research methods of geography. C. The ways to preserve wetlands. 12. What does Peter think of the current situation of wetlands? A. Confusing. B. Alarming. C. Promising. 13. Why are wetlands important according to Rachel? A. They bring economic benefits. B. They offer food to farmers. C. They help make water clean. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the problem with Jason’s speech? A. The delivery. B. The length. C. The content. 15. What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A. Reading the speech repeatedly. B. Connecting with his experiences. C. Using an outline and cue cards. 16. What is the woman’s final suggestion? A. Tell humorous stories. B. Use food-related topics. C. Mind body language. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To display art tools. B. To advertise software. C. To introduce an AI event. 18. Which of the following is included in the event? A. A robot competition. B. A hands-on workshop. C. An AI safety discussion. 19. What is required to attend the event? A. Registering online. B. Submitting a paper. C. Buying a ticket. 20. What will the audience probably do next? A. Complete a test. B. Go to a lecture. C. Scan a QR code. 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 African Impact in Zambia Best for medical volunteering Program length: 2-4 weeks Starting from: $ 2,650 for 2 weeks What’s included: accommodation in a volunteer house, 3 meals a day, airport pickup, 24/7 support, workshops and training √ Pros: ● Get a well-rounded experience by volunteering at hospitals, local homes, and community health education centers. ● Stay at a fully equipped volunteer house with a pool. × Cons: ● Those without training or qualifications may be limited to observation or health education. ● The 4-week time limit may not be enough for some volunteers wishing to stay longer and immerse (使沉浸) themselves in a project. With African Impact, you’ll jump into a flexible 2-to 4-week program of medical volunteering focused on supporting communities in need around the Livingstone area. Projects address topics like public health, physical health and disease prevention, and health education. You will find opportunities to assist in a range of activities, with more focus on your personal areas of knowledge and interest. Project coordinators (协调员) help support your professional development throughout the experience. Outside of volunteering, Livingstone is a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls and other areas of amazing natural beauty in Zambia. As a volunteer, you’ll stay at a comfortable volunteer house, where you might meet many new friends with similar interests. Not only did I truly feel the impact that the medical project I took part in had on local communities, but I also made the most amazing memories! It also truly helped me realize what I want to do with my future. — Catherine 1. Why do some volunteers feel unsatisfied according to the text? A. The accommodation is costly. B. Training is not offered. C. The project duration is short. D. The meals are all local. 2. What can we know about the volunteer work? A. It mainly runs in big hospitals. B. It requires rich medical experience. C. It matches volunteers’ strengths. D. It provides volunteers with payment. 3. What did Catherine gain from the project? A. Clear career goals. B. A medical degree certificate. C. New lifelong friends. D. A free trip to Victoria Falls. B Hua Mengli was born in 1995 in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province. In 2010, Hua’s father rented more than 13.3 hectares of land in a village. He used the land for conventional farming. However, a lack of innovation made it hard for him to run the farm. In the hope of saving her father’s farm, Hua in 2013 enrolled in Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry and majored in horticultural (园艺) technology. After her graduation in 2016, Hua and four like-minded friends joined her father’s farm. Almost immediately, they had to deal with poor sales. After visiting various markets, they realized they had to innovate their farming techniques. They spent the next 11 months transforming the farm into an ecological circular agriculture base. The transformation was a turning point; since then, the farm has generated an output value of 32 million yuan annually. As part of her farm management, Hua has focused on technological innovation and application. In 2018, some farmers’ strawberry seedlings died, which resulted in massive losses. Hua decided to identify the cause. She spent three months testing hundreds of formulas, until she found the right culture medium formula for strawberry seedlings. She helped the farmers avoid future losses, and she improved both strawberry yield and quality. Hua has not hesitated to share the technologies she has developed with other farmers. She organized a team to provide assistance and technical guidance to farmers. The team is composed of 49 young graduates, all of whom majored in agriculture. She has also provided technological training to more than 22,000 people, supported more than 700 farmers in growing crops and helped farmers increase their incomes by a combined 120 million yuan. When asked about her plans for the future, Hua says, “I am willing to put down roots in the countryside, and to work in the fields. Rural areas have great potential, and agriculture will thrive. I will lead farmers and more young people to advance rural revitalization (振兴).” 4. What can be learned about Hua’s father’s farm? A. It mainly grew strawberries. B. It improved after technical reform. C. It earned big profits at first. D. It got government financial support. 5. What was the purpose of Hua’s experiments on formulas? A. To solve a crop crisis. B. To develop new varieties. C. To expand small farms. D. To advertise farmers’ products. 6. What does Hua’s words in the last paragraph imply? A. She wants to adjust her business goals. B. She plans to live and work in cities. C. She holds faith in rural agriculture. D. She intends to increase crop output. 7. How does the author present Hua Mengli’s story in the passage? A. By showing different farming styles. B. By comparing her with other local farmers. C. By introducing past farming history. D. By describing problems and her solutions. C In April 2026, some of the world’s most powerful technology companies made a striking announcement: they are now using artificial intelligence — AI — to help build and improve AI itself. Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have quietly set a new goal: to create AI systems that can do their own research and automate (使自动化) the process of scientific discovery. Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI assistant Claude, recently revealed that its AI now writes up to 90 percent of the company’s own code — the instructions that tell computers what to do. Meanwhile, OpenAI, one of the world’s leading AI labs, has announced plans to launch an “AI research intern (实习生)” within six months. This intern would be able to independently handle a small number of specific research problems — without any help from a human. The idea of AI improving itself is not new, but the speed at which it is now happening has surprised many experts. Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI’s chief scientist, told MIT Technology Review that he believes we are approaching a point where AI models could work “indefinitely” — meaning continuously — on complex tasks, much like a human researcher. “We will have an era where there are entire research labs inside data centers,” he said. However, this exciting vision also raises serious concerns. Experts warn that self-improving AI systems could become difficult to control. If an AI makes errors in one step of a long chain of tasks, those mistakes could build up — a problem known as “error accumulation (积累)”. A more alarming worry is that such systems could be used to design dangerous tools, including biological weapons or cyberattacks. Despite the risks, many in the tech industry remain optimistic. They argue that self-improving AI could speed up progress in science and medicine, helping researchers find cures for diseases faster than ever before. The question is not whether this technology will arrive — but whether humanity will be prepared when it does. 8. What is the new target set by three major AI companies? A. Building AI to automate its own research. B. Applying AI to cure diseases more quickly. C. Using AI to train more research interns. D. Developing AI to write software code. 9. What can be concluded from Jakub Pachocki’s words? A. Data centers will be replaced by modern labs soon. B. AI will carry out long-term complicated research work. C. Some jobs for human researchers might disappear gradually. D. AI is able to finish research projects within one single night. 10. Why are some experts concerned about self-improving AI? A. It may slow down medicine research. B. It may suffer accumulated task errors. C. It may occupy too many server facilities. D. It may waste plenty of energy resources. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Hidden Dangers of Self-Improving AI B. Great Value of Self-Improving AI C. Fast Progress of Self-Improving AI D. Double sides of Self-Improving AI D For centuries, it was believed that the production of oxygen relied on photosynthesis (光合作用). Plants use sunlight to turn CO2 into oxygen, as we all know. However, the discovery of dark oxygen produced in environments with little or no sunlight challenges this long-held assumption. In 2013, Scottish scientist Andrew made this discovery by accident while conducting deep-sea mining research. He measured rising levels of oxygen as he went deeper. He could not help thinking his measuring devices were incorrect and dismissed the reading entirely, as he assumed the only way to produce oxygen was through photosynthesis. With no light source, it seemed impossible that oxygen could exist on the deep seabed, one of the coldest and darkest places on the Earth. However, over the last 10 years, Andrew’s team have been conducting more marine experiments. They enclosed a section of the seabed within a space and measured the oxygen levels over time. They also expected a reduction in the levels of oxygen due to consumption by organisms (生物、有机体). However, oxygen levels consistently increased, proving that oxygen was being produced in the dark depths of the ocean. In fact, in some experiments, oxygen levels rose to more than three times the background concentration. One potential explanation for the increased oxygen levels is the existence of polymetallic nodules (多金属结核), which use an electric charge to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. This could revolutionize deep-sea mining primarily because these polymetallic nodules contain metals which are essential for everyday life, especially for batteries. Mining companies view the metals as a new, highly sought-after resource. However, the production of this dark oxygen may be vital for deep-sea ecosystems, yet disturbing this process could be harmful to species relying on it. Hence, it is wise to take caution and properly weigh the costs and benefits of deep-sea mining. “This discovery tells us that nature still has countless secrets to explore,” said Andrew. 12. Why did Andrew first dismiss his discovery in 2013? A. His team lacked enough funding. B. His equipment stopped working. C. It went against accepted science. D. It was made in a wrong season. 13. How did Andrew’s team prove oxygen production in the deep sea? A. By using a new larger research ship. B. By adding more CO2 to the water samples. C. By removing part of the sea creatures. D. By tracking oxygen shifts in an enclosed area. 14. What does the underlined word “sought-after” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Completely useless. B. Environmentally friendly. C. Easily produced. D. Widely popular. 15. What is Andrew’s attitude towards the discovery of dark oxygen? A. He finds it a proof of nature’s mysteries. B. He considers it a danger to sea species. C. He doubts its value for further research. D. He thinks it a reminder to limit mining. 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。 In a world driven by test scores and productivity, art is often seen as a luxury or an elective. But recent research suggests this common assumption is mistaken. ____16____ They build stronger creative thinking and emotional intelligence through these pursuits. One study even found that art participants scored 20% higher on empathy tests. Why does art have such a powerful effect on young minds? ____17____ When a child paints or plays an instrument, the brain must coordinate perception (感知), movement, memory, and emotion all at once. A 2024 Swiss study of over 2,000 children found that those receiving regular arts training consistently outperformed their peers in problem-solving tasks. ____18____ Children often struggle to put complex feelings into words. Art gives them another language to express their own inner world. Through colors, sounds, or movements, they can express what they cannot otherwise share. This process helps them understand and manage their own moods — a skill vital for mental health. The value of art extends well into adulthood as well. In an age when AI can generate content from existing information, uniquely human strengths — imagination, original thinking, moral judgment — are becoming more valuable. Art education nurtures (培养) exactly these essential human qualities. Students with art backgrounds learn to approach problems without ready-made answers. ____19____ That is why art education deserves a central place in our schools. Policymakers and parents should no longer see art as an extra thing. Instead, they need to recognize it as an essential part of the school curriculum. ____20____ Engagement with artistic pursuits builds creativity, empathy, and the inner strength to face life’s challenges. A. Art, in essence, is about making better human beings. B. Much of the explanation lies in how the human brain works. C. Some educators argue that art is difficult to measure in standardized tests. D. Another benefit is that art provides a safe space for emotional expression. E. Math and science courses are always prioritized over art classes in most schools. F. They embrace uncertainty, which prepares them for careers that no machine can replace. G. It shows students engaged in regular artistic activities such as drawing or music gain clear benefits. 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。 Like many people in the UK, I grew up with a narrow understanding of health. If I felt anxious or tired, I just ____21____ it and carried on. If I had a headache, I took painkillers. There was very little ____22____ given to why symptoms (症状) appeared or how to prevent them. It wasn’t until my early thirties, while working in a (n) ____23____ advertising job, that everything caught up with me. I was ____24____ burnt out. One of the most alarming ____25____ was the way my heart would beat unevenly — loud uneven throbs (跳动) that ____26____ my chest every few minutes. I went to the hospital, but doctors said they could do nothing except ____27____ it. So I turned to acupuncture (针灸). I didn’t know much about it, but something about it ____28____ to me. Through acupuncture, I found a kind of calm I hadn’t ____29____ in years. My mind cleared, my body felt stronger, and those frightening ____30____ became less noticeable. That experience ____31____ my interest. I began reading everything I could about acupuncture, not just the practical ____32____, but the basic philosophy. I discovered that Chinese medicine teaches us that health isn’t something to hand over to someone else to ____33____. Instead, it’s something to ____34____ and tend to every day — through our food, our emotional lives, our ability to ____35____ stress, and our relationship with nature and the seasons. 21. A. discussed B. predicted C. recorded D. ignored 22. A. consideration B. reputation C. expansion D. permission 23. A. rewarding B. interesting C. demanding D. easing 24. A. regularly B. fortunately C. completely D. sincerely 25. A. excuses B. signs C. chances D. rules 26. A. shook B. restored C. warmed D. examined 27. A. keep in touch with B. take advantage of C. keep an eye on D. take control of 28. A. referred B. appealed C. belonged D. replied 29. A. needed B. forgotten C. doubted D. experienced 30. A. backaches B. heartbeats C. footprints D. headaches 31. A. stirred B. distracted C. killed D. dominated 32. A. costs B. risks C. benefits D. policies 33. A. fix B. test C. recite D. delay 34. A. purchase B. calculate C. question D. respect 35. A. cause B. handle C. accuse D. increase 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 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival, a China-Arab special session, ____36____ (hold) from May 9 to 17. Around 100 poets, writers and translators from China and 13 Arab countries gathered ____37____ (seek) like-minded people through poetry. Ai Kou was among them, and she was ____38____ (great) pleased to have deep conversations with literary creators from the Arab world. “At this festival, I’ve made friends with poets from various countries,” she said, ____39____ (add) that no matter what people’s cultural backgrounds are, poetry can always reach the softest place in the human heart. During the festival, all guests visited the Great Wall, on ____40____ they enjoyed poetry recitals, music, dance and other wonderful performances. Nabil Suleiman, a Syrian writer, said young poets from China and Arab countries ____41____ (inspire) by the ancient landmark could create new works. “The Great Wall is one of China’s most iconic ____42____ (symbol),” Ai Kou explained. Since most Arab guests were visiting China for the first time, they were filled with excitement. Ai Kou often used translation apps to communicate ____43____ foreign poets. The apps might produce minor inaccuracies in poetic translation, yet these differences could spark fresh creative ideas. “This is the charm of poetry,” Ai Kou said. “We come from different cultures, ____44____ all of us still value sincerity in poetry writing. Over the past few days, we _____45_____ (break) down language barriers and become much closer by sharing works and thoughts.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是某国际学校学生李华，现得知本地文旅机构正在招募暑期“英文研学向导志愿者(English Study Tour Guide Volunteer)”，主要负责带领外国中学生游览名胜、讲解民俗。请你给相关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括： (1)你的基本信息及优势； (2)表达工作意愿。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Hiring Manager, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 On the morning of our long- awaited graduation day, expectation filled the air as I together with my best friends Sarah, Maria and Grace gathered our bags, waited for the plane and set about our adventure to Barcelona. For months, we had been dreaming about this moment, which marked the end of years of burying ourselves in hard work and staying dedicated. It was three months ago in a history class that we were drawn to its rich history, from the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter to the groundbreaking historical architecture of Antoni Gaudi. The happiness of burying ourselves in a new culture, filled with amazing and new cuisine and friendly people, advanced our excitement. However, despite our enthusiasm, we couldn’t ignore the fact that none of us spoke Spanish so fluently. On the day before setting off, we were still hesitant about whether to go or not. While surfing on the Internet for advice, we found that most people travelling to Barcelona considered the locals friendly and warm-hearted ones who are always willing to offer help. A sense of relief and expectation took the place of the worries. We made up our minds to go there. As we stepped off the plane, bathed in Spanish warm sunshine, our spirits rose high. We kicked off our journey with a wander down Las Ramblas, enjoying the energy and talent of street performers. Down by the street, the traditional buildings and precious cultural sites were a true feast for the eyes. Yet, the days passing by, unforeseen challenges began to take place. On the last day of the journey, as we were lost in the beauty of the amazing squares and traditional buildings, Sarah put forward that we could play the game of cat and mouse to better explore the architectures. After arranging our roles, we ran towards different directions to hide, while the cat, Sarah, began to count down to find and catch us. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hiding myself in the corner of a hall, I carefully observed Sarah. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $