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2025—2026学年度第二学期期末试卷 高 二 英 语 2026. 7 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Right after graduating from college, a young woman named Jane decided to start a community garden, aiming to ____1____ both the local environment and the sense of togetherness in her neighborhood. She ____2____ a vacant place that was filled with trash and had been neglected for years. With a vision to transform it into a lively space, she ____3____ her idea to the local council. After getting the ____4____, Jane gathered her neighbors to clean up the place. They worked for weeks, removing rubbish, improving the soil, and finally planting seeds. The garden started to take ____5____, and everyone’s efforts were visible as green shoots came out from the ground. The project was not without its challenges. They faced issues with water supply and had to ____6____ a distribution system. There were also disagreements among the volunteers about which plants should be given priority — some wanted more vegetables, others preferred flowers. However, with Jane’s leadership and negotiation skills, the group found ____7____ ground. As the garden flourished, it became a centre for the community. People of all ages would come to tend the plants, share gardening tips and enjoy the beauty of nature. Jane’s initiative had not only ____8____ the appearance of the neighborhood but also its spirit, bringing neighbors closer together. The garden was a proof to the potential that one person’s initiative can have a significant impact. It was a ____9____ reminder of the power of community and the ____10____ of working together towards a common goal. 1. A. enhance B. reduce C. create D. destroy 2. A. missed B. avoided C. ignored D. identified 3. A. returned B. applied C. presented D. revised 4. A. funds B. approval C. equipment D. tools 5. A. shape B. place C. charge D. effect 6. A. figure out B. set out C. turn out D. put out 7. A. solid B. neutral C. common D. different 8. A. compromised B. weakened C. maintained D. transformed 9. A. complex B. constant C. slight D. sensitive 10. A. difficulty B. discomfort C. possibility D. importance 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Tea culture has a long and profound history in China and it has been loved by people for thousands of years. Last summer, I ____11____ (visit) a tea garden with my grandma who is a tea lover. She told me that tea leaves ____12____ (pick) early in the morning to keep their fresh taste. I listened carefully to every word she said and found it amazing that a simple green leaf could bring so much ____13____ (warm) and joy to people all over the world. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Leo is a kind-hearted teenager who devotes most of his spare time to community volunteer work. Last Sunday morning, he went to a nearby old people’s home, ____14____ many warm-hearted volunteers gathered together to help the elderly in need. He tried his best ____15____ (cheer) up the lonely seniors by singing old songs and sharing interesting stories with them. People ____16____ (live) in the neighborhood all speak highly of his kindness and positive attitude towards life. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Athletes are not only competitors, but good friends — that’s a main attraction of the Olympics. That’s why athletes send best wishes to their competitors, even if they have lost. The hugs ____17____ (receive) from other competitors are always remembered at the Games because the true Olympic spirit goes ____18____ victory and national boundaries. Winning a medal is ____19____ (definite) important, but one needs a golden heart to cope with all the difficulties on the field and still congratulate their competitors. That’s ____20____ makes the Olympics attractive. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Volunteer Fundraising Director Wanted Children Across America is a nonprofit organization in the United States. It provides free STEM and literacy programs for children from low-income families, helping them receive better and more equal education opportunities. Recently, the organization is looking for two volunteer fundraising directors to support its meaningful work. The position is completely remote, but volunteers must be based in the United States. Job Information This role requires a monthly time commitment of 15 to 20 hours and is a long-term position. Volunteers will take part in online fundraising, communicate with potential donors, plan charity events and carry out digital promotion. The organization mainly serves children in Milford, Blackstone Valley and the South Shore areas, many of whom are first-generation Americans from underprivileged backgrounds. Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a strict background check. They should be self-starters with strong leadership and basic experience in fundraising or event planning. Benefits and Contact Volunteers can receive academic credit for their work. If you are interested in helping children in need and making a difference to education equality, please call 508-933-8915 or email info@childrenacrossamerica.org for more information. 21. What can we learn about Children Across America from the text? A. It asks volunteers to work on-site in the US. B. It offers free educational support to poor children. C. It provides programs for children to make money. D. It focuses mainly on sports programs for American kids. 22. Which is a necessary requirement for the applicants? A. Living in Milford permanently. B. Working 15-20 hours a week. C. Passing a strict background check. D. Owning a college degree in education. 23. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To introduce free educational programs for kids. B. To advertise upcoming charity events for children. C. To present the development history of an organization. D. To recruit volunteer fundraising directors for an organization. B Many of us enter a new year feeling we must improve. We set big goals, make long to-do lists, and promise ourselves we will never waste time again. But this way of thinking often leaves us feeling stressed, guilty, and never good enough. This year, psychologists and life coaches are suggesting a different path. Do less, but do what matters. Dr. Lynn Barrett, a professor of positive psychology, says our brains are not built for constant busyness. When we try to do too many things at once, we lose focus, feel tired, and rarely enjoy any of it. Success is not about how much you finish. It is about how much you care about what you do. A 2025 study by the University of California found that people who limited their yearly goals to two or fewer felt more satisfied and accomplished than those who set five or more. The more goals people had, the more likely they were to give up halfway. So what does doing less look like in real life? For some, it means saying no to extra projects at work that do not excite them. For students, it might mean choosing to study two subjects deeply instead of rushing through five. For others, it is simply allowing themselves to rest without feeling guilty. Jesse, 28, a teacher in Chicago, tried this idea last year. She used to join every club, coach every team, and take extra classes. She was always busy, but she never felt happy. This year, she only stayed in the reading club and spent more time walking her dog. She feels calmer, and she is a better teacher because of it. The key, experts say, is to ask yourself one simple question before saying yes to anything. Does this make my life better, or just busier? If the answer is just busier, it is okay to say no. You do not have to do everything to be successful. Sometimes, doing less is the bravest and wisest choice you can make. 24. What did the 2025 study by the University of California find? A. Giving up goals means failure in life. B. More goals bring greater satisfaction. C. Busy people are healthier and happier. D. People with fewer goals felt more content. 25. After doing less, Jesse felt ________. A. relaxed B. confused C. ambitious D. guilty 26. What is the key advice given by experts? A. To set as many yearly goals as possible. B. To accept all extra work projects actively. C. To judge if it improves life before agreeing. D. To keep working to achieve personal success. 27. What can we learn from the text? A. People should set plenty of life goals. B. Constant busyness leads to greater success. C. People should make full use of every minute. D. Doing less things helps people live better. C Cassowaries are large flightless birds native to the rainforests and mountain ranges of Australia and Papua New Guinea. They are among the heaviest living birds on Earth and can weigh more than 140 pounds, with strong legs and long dagger-like claws that make them one of the most powerful and dangerous birds in the world. For a long time, scientists have been puzzled by the bony, helmet-like structures on their heads called casques. The real function of these structures has remained unclear, with different guesses including protection, heat control, sound making and visual communication. A new study published in Scientific Reports has revealed an amazing secret that cassowary casques glow brightly under ultraviolet light. The research was led by anatomist and paleontologist Todd Green. His team found that the keratin, a protein also found in human hair and skin, covering the casques can absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible blue-green light. This kind of fluorescence (荧光) is different from the light produced by fireflies, which can create light on their own through chemical reactions inside their bodies. The researchers tested more than 40 museum specimens, some over 100 years old, and several live cassowaries in conservation centers. They discovered that different species have clearly different glowing patterns. Southern and northern cassowaries show bright fluorescence on different parts of their casques, while dwarf cassowaries do not glow at all. Since most birds can see ultraviolet light that is invisible to human eyes, scientists believe the glowing casques act as important visual signals in the dark rainforest environment. This new finding supports the idea that casques mainly work for communication and species recognition instead of defense, as the casque structure is surprisingly fragile and not fit for fighting off enemies. The special glow also provides a simple and effective way for researchers to identify different cassowary species quickly and accurately, which is highly helpful for both scientific studies and wildlife protection. It once again shows that even animals we think we know well still hold many unexpected and amazing secrets waiting to be discovered by curious and careful researchers. 28. What do we know about cassowaries from Paragraph 1? A. Their weight is heavier than other wild birds. B. Their head casques have confirmed practical uses. C. They own powerful claws that bring potential danger. D. They mainly live in dry plains and mountain areas in Australia. 29. According to the passage, how do cassowaries produce the glowing light? A. Absorb and re-emit ultraviolet light. B. Create light via internal chemical reactions. C. Show different glowing patterns on casques. D. Send visual signals under dark rainforest cover. 30. What can we learn about cassowaries’ glowing casques from the last two paragraphs? A. It helps researchers distinguish cassowary species easily. B. The casque is tough enough to defend against enemies. C. All three cassowary species have glowing casques. D. Humans can see the UV glow of casques directly. D In every generation, societal norms shift subtly — or sometimes dramatically —reflecting changing values, technology, and cultural influences. Generation Z, those born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is redefining these norms in ways that were almost unthinkable a decade ago. From the way they communicate to how they work, consume, and express themselves, Gen Z is challenging conventions and rewriting the rules of everyday life, often with a blend of pragmatism, social consciousness, and digital fluency. However, the latest trend among this generation, known for its progressive views, is beyond expectations: they are embracing traditional values and lifestyles once seen as relics of the past. The trad (short for traditionalist) movement has occupied a large space in Gen Z culture. For Gen Z, trad refers to a shift toward traditional norms and aesthetics, manifesting in several ways. Younger adults are abandoning the typical work-and-party lifestyle for domestic pastimes like baking, sewing and gardening. Modest fashion, including corseted dresses and hair bows, is making a comeback. Many also accept traditional gender roles, sharing homemaking dynamics on social media. Going trad is not a one-size-fits-all concept. For some, it is a nostalgic return to simpler times; for others, it is merely an aesthetic choice. What is certain is that the play-hard-work-harder lifestyle cherished by older generations is being replaced by a more balanced way of living. The rise of the trad trend results from several factors. First, it roots in the cottagecore movement, which gained widespread popularity amid people’s longing for a slower pace of life. Burdened by fast-paced urban routines, many sought emotional comfort in a gentle pastoral lifestyle, and this kind of escape from hectic modern life gradually developed into a lasting lifestyle choice. Second, it is a reaction to modern burnout. Gen Z grows up in a world full of anxiety and uncertainty, and traditional structures offer them stability and purpose. Unlike Millennials who rebelled against structure, Gen Z rebels against chaos by turning to the past. Third, social media plays a crucial role in promoting the trend. Influencers with vintage styles or homemaking content have gained millions of followers. Critics argue the trend romanticizes oppressive gender roles and makes traditional values performative, while supporters believe it can be empowering when chosen freely and can coexist with progressive beliefs. The long-term impact of Gen Z’s turn to traditionalism remains uncertain. It may start a larger cultural shift, reshaping domesticity, community and even politics. Whatever it is, Gen Z’s interest in traditional values reflects their search for something enduring in an age of change. 31. What does the word “manifesting” underlined in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Providing. B. Revealing. C. Changing. D. Reminding. 32. Which of the following statements about Gen Z’s “going trad” is correct? A. They give up domestic activities such as baking and gardening. B. They prefer casual dating to long-term committed relationships. C. They wear popular clothes including corseted dresses and hair bows. D. They are replacing the play-hard-work-harder lifestyle with a balanced one. 33. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. Millennials were satisfied with the structure of modern society. B. Gen Z’s turn to traditionalism is a way to escape modern chaos. C. Gen Z and Millennials share the same attitude towards tradition. D. Modern society has brought Gen Z a sense of stability and purpose. 34. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Different forms of the trad trend. B. Generations’ attitudes toward social rules. C. Gen Z’s trad trend, its causes and cultural influences. D. Mixed opinions about the popular trad trend of Gen Z. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 学校自主命题部分 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 第三部 分书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 In daily life, many teenagers prefer instant pleasure rather than long-term rewards. They tend to spend hours scrolling through short videos, playing online games or buying fancy things without hesitation, even though they know these behaviors will distract them from schoolwork and self-improvement. This typical attitude is called a lack of delayed gratification. Delayed gratification refers to the ability to resist the temptation of immediate satisfaction and wait for more valuable future rewards. Researchers have found that teenagers with this ability usually perform better in study, manage time wisely and maintain better interpersonal relationships. They are more likely to stick to long-term goals, such as improving their English or developing a lifelong hobby. However, modern digital life makes it harder for teenagers to practice self-control. Online entertainment is designed to offer quick excitement, which easily traps teenagers in a cycle of instant enjoyment. Once they get used to getting pleasure right away, they will become impatient and unwilling to make continuous efforts for future achievements. To build the ability of delayed gratification, students are advised to set clear small goals every week. When they feel the urge to enjoy instant pleasure, they can pause for ten minutes and think about their long-term dreams. Gradually, they will form a good habit of making rational choices instead of following temporary desires blindly. 35. What is delayed gratification according to the passage? ________________________________________________________________________________ 36. What negative influence will the habit of instant pleasure bring to teenagers? ________________________________________________________________________________ 37. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➤ Modern digital life makes it much easier for teenagers to develop self-control. ________________________________________________________________________________ 38. What will you do to improve your ability of delayed gratification? (In about 40 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 39. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的外国好友Jim准备给其校刊投稿，主题为“当中国文化遇上人工智能”（When Chinese Culture Meets AI），发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1. 建议投稿内容； 2. 就以上建议简要说明理由。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua （请务必将书面表达写在答题卡指定区域内） 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试卷 高 二 英 语 2026. 7 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Right after graduating from college, a young woman named Jane decided to start a community garden, aiming to ____1____ both the local environment and the sense of togetherness in her neighborhood. She ____2____ a vacant place that was filled with trash and had been neglected for years. With a vision to transform it into a lively space, she ____3____ her idea to the local council. After getting the ____4____, Jane gathered her neighbors to clean up the place. They worked for weeks, removing rubbish, improving the soil, and finally planting seeds. The garden started to take ____5____, and everyone’s efforts were visible as green shoots came out from the ground. The project was not without its challenges. They faced issues with water supply and had to ____6____ a distribution system. There were also disagreements among the volunteers about which plants should be given priority — some wanted more vegetables, others preferred flowers. However, with Jane’s leadership and negotiation skills, the group found ____7____ ground. As the garden flourished, it became a centre for the community. People of all ages would come to tend the plants, share gardening tips and enjoy the beauty of nature. Jane’s initiative had not only ____8____ the appearance of the neighborhood but also its spirit, bringing neighbors closer together. The garden was a proof to the potential that one person’s initiative can have a significant impact. It was a ____9____ reminder of the power of community and the ____10____ of working together towards a common goal. 1. A. enhance B. reduce C. create D. destroy 2. A. missed B. avoided C. ignored D. identified 3. A. returned B. applied C. presented D. revised 4. A. funds B. approval C. equipment D. tools 5. A. shape B. place C. charge D. effect 6. A. figure out B. set out C. turn out D. put out 7. A. solid B. neutral C. common D. different 8. A. compromised B. weakened C. maintained D. transformed 9. A. complex B. constant C. slight D. sensitive 10. A. difficulty B. discomfort C. possibility D. importance 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了简大学毕业后，发起改造废弃地块建设社区花园的项目，在她的带领下，邻居们共同参与克服困难，最终建成的花园不仅改善了社区环境，更凝聚了邻里力量，诠释了个人行动和集体协作的强大力量。 【1题详解】 考查动词。句意：就在大学毕业后，一位名叫简的年轻女性决定创办一个社区花园，目的是同时改善当地环境和增强社区的团结感。A. enhance提高、增强；B. reduce减少；C. create创造；D. destroy破坏。根据后文“both the local environment and the sense of togetherness”可知，简创办花园的目的是改善环境、增强邻里凝聚力。 【2题详解】 考查动词。句意：她找到了一块堆满垃圾、被荒废多年的闲置地块。A. missed错过；B. avoided避免；C. ignored忽视；D. identified发现、找到。根据上文“decided to start a community garden”和后文“a vacant place”可知，简想创办花园，所以是找到了这块闲置空地。 【3题详解】 考查动词。句意：怀着将这块地改造成活力空间的愿景，她向当地议会提出了自己的想法。A. returned返回；B. applied申请；C. presented陈述、提出；D. revised修改。根据后文“her idea to the local council”可知，此处是简向当地议会提出了自己的改造想法。 【4题详解】 考查名词。句意：在获得批准后，简召集邻居们一起清理这块地。A. funds资金；B. approval批准、许可；C. equipment设备；D. tools工具。根据前文“she _____ her idea to the local council”可知，简向议会提出想法，此处是得到了官方的批准。 【5题详解】 考查名词。句意：花园开始初具规模，随着绿芽从土里钻出，大家的努力都清晰地展现出来。A. shape形状；B. place位置；C. charge负责；D. effect效果。根据后文“everyone’s efforts were visible as green shoots came out from the ground”可知，绿芽冒出，大家的努力有了效果，说明花园逐步建成，take shape是固定搭配，意为“成形”。 【6题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：他们面临着供水问题，必须想出一套供水分配系统。A. figure out想出、弄清楚；B. set out出发；C. turn out结果是；D. put out扑灭。根据前文“They faced issues with water supply”可知，他们遇到供水问题，需要想出解决办法。 【7题详解】 考查形容词。句意：但在简的领导和协调下，团队找到了共识。A. solid坚固的；B. neutral中立的；C. common共同的；D. different不同的。根据前文“with Jane’s leadership and negotiation skills”可知，面对大家的分歧，简利用自己的领导和协调能力使得大家达成共识。find common ground是固定搭配，意为“找到共同点，达成共识”。 【8题详解】 考查动词。句意：简的行动不仅改变了社区的面貌，也振奋了社区精神，让邻居们走得更近。A. compromised妥协；B. weakened削弱；C. maintained维持；D. transformed改变、改造。根据前文“transform it into a lively space”可知，此处指改造改变了社区的外观。 【9题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它时刻提醒着人们社区力量的强大和为共同目标一起奋斗的重要性。A. complex复杂的；B. constant持续的、不断的；C. slight轻微的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据常识，建成的花园一直存在，会持续不断地提醒人们协作的意义。 【10题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。A. difficulty困难；B. discomfort不适；C. possibility可能性；D. importance重要性。根据前文“the power of community”和邻居一起克服困难成功建成花园的经历可知，此处强调共同协作的重要性。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Tea culture has a long and profound history in China and it has been loved by people for thousands of years. Last summer, I ____11____ (visit) a tea garden with my grandma who is a tea lover. She told me that tea leaves ____12____ (pick) early in the morning to keep their fresh taste. I listened carefully to every word she said and found it amazing that a simple green leaf could bring so much ____13____ (warm) and joy to people all over the world. 【答案】11. visited 12. are picked 13. warmth 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是作者去年夏天和喜爱茶叶的奶奶一同参观茶园的经历。 【11题详解】 考查时态。句意：去年夏天，我与热爱茶的奶奶一起参观了一座茶园。空格处是谓语，由Last summer可知，句子时态是一般过去时，空格处用过去式visited。 【12题详解】 考查时态、被动语态和主谓一致。句意：她告诉我，茶叶要在清晨采摘，以保持其鲜爽的滋味。that从句中描述的是采茶的客观常规做法，用一般现在时，茶叶是被采，因此空格处用一般现在时的被动语态，主语tea leaves是复数，因此空格处是are picked。 【13题详解】 考查名词。句意：我认真聆听她每一句话，深深感受到，一片普通的绿叶竟能为全世界的人们带来如此多的温暖与喜悦。空格处用名词作宾语，warm的名词是warmth，意为“温暖”，是不可数名词。 B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Leo is a kind-hearted teenager who devotes most of his spare time to community volunteer work. Last Sunday morning, he went to a nearby old people’s home, ____14____ many warm-hearted volunteers gathered together to help the elderly in need. He tried his best ____15____ (cheer) up the lonely seniors by singing old songs and sharing interesting stories with them. People ____16____ (live) in the neighborhood all speak highly of his kindness and positive attitude towards life. 【答案】14. where 15. to cheer 16. living 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了热心少年Leo利用业余时间在养老院做志愿活动、关爱老人，收获邻里好评的小故事。 【14题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：上周日上午，他前往附近一家养老院，许多热心志愿者齐聚在此，帮扶有需要的老年人。空格引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为old people’s home，表地点，从句中缺少地点状语，应填关系副词where。 【15题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他演唱老歌、分享趣事，尽全力开导情绪孤寂的老人。try one’s best to do sth. 是固定搭配，意为“尽全力做某事”，此处为不定式作目的状语。 【16题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：住在这片社区的居民，全都高度称赞他的善良与积极的生活态度。此句已有谓语动词speak，空处应填非谓语形式；逻辑主语People与live之间为主动关系，应用现在分词living作后置定语，修饰名词People。 C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Athletes are not only competitors, but good friends — that’s a main attraction of the Olympics. That’s why athletes send best wishes to their competitors, even if they have lost. The hugs ____17____ (receive) from other competitors are always remembered at the Games because the true Olympic spirit goes ____18____ victory and national boundaries. Winning a medal is ____19____ (definite) important, but one needs a golden heart to cope with all the difficulties on the field and still congratulate their competitors. That’s ____20____ makes the Olympics attractive. 【答案】17. received 18. beyond 19. definitely 20. what 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述奥运赛场的友谊，诠释超越胜负与国界的真正奥运精神。 【17题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：赛场上从对手那里得到的拥抱总令人难忘，因为真正的奥林匹克精神超越胜负与国界。空处作后置定语，The hugs和receive为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词作后置定语。 【18题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。go beyond为固定短语，意为“超越，超出”。 【19题详解】 考查副词。句意：夺得奖牌固然重要，但人要有一颗金子般的心，扛下赛场所有艰难，还能为对手送上祝贺。修饰形容词important，需用副词definitely，作状语。 【20题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：这正是奥运会动人的根源。空处引导表语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，需用连接代词what引导。 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Volunteer Fundraising Director Wanted Children Across America is a nonprofit organization in the United States. It provides free STEM and literacy programs for children from low-income families, helping them receive better and more equal education opportunities. Recently, the organization is looking for two volunteer fundraising directors to support its meaningful work. The position is completely remote, but volunteers must be based in the United States. Job Information This role requires a monthly time commitment of 15 to 20 hours and is a long-term position. Volunteers will take part in online fundraising, communicate with potential donors, plan charity events and carry out digital promotion. The organization mainly serves children in Milford, Blackstone Valley and the South Shore areas, many of whom are first-generation Americans from underprivileged backgrounds. Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a strict background check. They should be self-starters with strong leadership and basic experience in fundraising or event planning. Benefits and Contact Volunteers can receive academic credit for their work. If you are interested in helping children in need and making a difference to education equality, please call 508-933-8915 or email info@childrenacrossamerica.org for more information. 21. What can we learn about Children Across America from the text? A. It asks volunteers to work on-site in the US. B. It offers free educational support to poor children. C. It provides programs for children to make money. D. It focuses mainly on sports programs for American kids. 22. Which is a necessary requirement for the applicants? A. Living in Milford permanently. B. Working 15-20 hours a week. C. Passing a strict background check. D. Owning a college degree in education. 23. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To introduce free educational programs for kids. B. To advertise upcoming charity events for children. C. To present the development history of an organization. D. To recruit volunteer fundraising directors for an organization. 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了美国非营利机构招募两名线上远程志愿筹款负责人，要求身处美国、年满十八，负责筹款活动推广，服务贫困儿童，志愿者可获得学分，有意者可电话或邮件咨询。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“It provides free STEM and literacy programs for children from low-income families, helping them receive better and more equal education opportunities.(它为低收入家庭的儿童提供免费的STEM和读写教育项目，帮助他们获得更优质、更公平的教育机会)”可知，该组织为贫困儿童提供免费的教育支持。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Requirements部分“Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a strict background check.(申请人必须年满18周岁，并通过严格的背景审查)”可知，通过严格的背景调查是申请人的必要要求。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章标题为“Volunteer Fundraising Director Wanted(招募志愿筹款主管)”以及第一段“Recently, the organization is looking for two volunteer fundraising directors to support its meaningful work.(最近，该组织正在寻找两名志愿者筹款主管，以支持其有意义的工作)”以及下文详细介绍了该职位的工作信息、申请要求以及福利和联系方式。因此，本文的主要目的是为一个组织招募志愿筹款主管。 B Many of us enter a new year feeling we must improve. We set big goals, make long to-do lists, and promise ourselves we will never waste time again. But this way of thinking often leaves us feeling stressed, guilty, and never good enough. This year, psychologists and life coaches are suggesting a different path. Do less, but do what matters. Dr. Lynn Barrett, a professor of positive psychology, says our brains are not built for constant busyness. When we try to do too many things at once, we lose focus, feel tired, and rarely enjoy any of it. Success is not about how much you finish. It is about how much you care about what you do. A 2025 study by the University of California found that people who limited their yearly goals to two or fewer felt more satisfied and accomplished than those who set five or more. The more goals people had, the more likely they were to give up halfway. So what does doing less look like in real life? For some, it means saying no to extra projects at work that do not excite them. For students, it might mean choosing to study two subjects deeply instead of rushing through five. For others, it is simply allowing themselves to rest without feeling guilty. Jesse, 28, a teacher in Chicago, tried this idea last year. She used to join every club, coach every team, and take extra classes. She was always busy, but she never felt happy. This year, she only stayed in the reading club and spent more time walking her dog. She feels calmer, and she is a better teacher because of it. The key, experts say, is to ask yourself one simple question before saying yes to anything. Does this make my life better, or just busier? If the answer is just busier, it is okay to say no. You do not have to do everything to be successful. Sometimes, doing less is the bravest and wisest choice you can make. 24. What did the 2025 study by the University of California find? A. Giving up goals means failure in life. B. More goals bring greater satisfaction. C. Busy people are healthier and happier. D. People with fewer goals felt more content. 25. After doing less, Jesse felt ________. A. relaxed B. confused C. ambitious D. guilty 26. What is the key advice given by experts? A. To set as many yearly goals as possible. B. To accept all extra work projects actively. C. To judge if it improves life before agreeing. D. To keep working to achieve personal success. 27. What can we learn from the text? A. People should set plenty of life goals. B. Constant busyness leads to greater success. C. People should make full use of every minute. D. Doing less things helps people live better. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要阐述了少做事、做重要的事这一生活理念，通过心理学观点、科研研究和真人案例论证目标精简的好处，建议人们学会拒绝不必要的事务。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“A 2025 study by the University of California found that people who limited their yearly goals to two or fewer felt more satisfied and accomplished than those who set five or more. (加州大学2025年一项研究发现，将年度目标限定在两个及以内的人，比设定五个及以上目标的人感到更满足、更有成就感。)”可知，目标更少的人内心更满足。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段“This year, she only stayed in the reading club and spent more time walking her dog. She feels calmer, and she is a better teacher because of it. (今年，她只留在读书俱乐部，花更多时间遛狗。她感觉更平静，也因此成为了一名更好的老师。)”可知，Jesse觉得很放松。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第八段“The key, experts say, is to ask yourself one simple question before saying yes to anything. Does this make my life better, or just busier? (专家表示，关键在于答应任何事之前先问自己一个简单问题：这件事是让我的生活变得更好，还是仅仅变得更忙碌？)”可知，专家建议在应允事情前先判断这件事是否能改善生活。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Do less, but do what matters. (少做事，但做重要的事。)”以及最后一段“Sometimes, doing less is the bravest and wisest choice you can make. (有时候，少做一些事，是你能做出的最勇敢、也最明智的选择。)”可知，精简事务能够提升幸福感、生活质量。 C Cassowaries are large flightless birds native to the rainforests and mountain ranges of Australia and Papua New Guinea. They are among the heaviest living birds on Earth and can weigh more than 140 pounds, with strong legs and long dagger-like claws that make them one of the most powerful and dangerous birds in the world. For a long time, scientists have been puzzled by the bony, helmet-like structures on their heads called casques. The real function of these structures has remained unclear, with different guesses including protection, heat control, sound making and visual communication. A new study published in Scientific Reports has revealed an amazing secret that cassowary casques glow brightly under ultraviolet light. The research was led by anatomist and paleontologist Todd Green. His team found that the keratin, a protein also found in human hair and skin, covering the casques can absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible blue-green light. This kind of fluorescence (荧光) is different from the light produced by fireflies, which can create light on their own through chemical reactions inside their bodies. The researchers tested more than 40 museum specimens, some over 100 years old, and several live cassowaries in conservation centers. They discovered that different species have clearly different glowing patterns. Southern and northern cassowaries show bright fluorescence on different parts of their casques, while dwarf cassowaries do not glow at all. Since most birds can see ultraviolet light that is invisible to human eyes, scientists believe the glowing casques act as important visual signals in the dark rainforest environment. This new finding supports the idea that casques mainly work for communication and species recognition instead of defense, as the casque structure is surprisingly fragile and not fit for fighting off enemies. The special glow also provides a simple and effective way for researchers to identify different cassowary species quickly and accurately, which is highly helpful for both scientific studies and wildlife protection. It once again shows that even animals we think we know well still hold many unexpected and amazing secrets waiting to be discovered by curious and careful researchers. 28. What do we know about cassowaries from Paragraph 1? A. Their weight is heavier than other wild birds. B. Their head casques have confirmed practical uses. C. They own powerful claws that bring potential danger. D. They mainly live in dry plains and mountain areas in Australia. 29. According to the passage, how do cassowaries produce the glowing light? A. Absorb and re-emit ultraviolet light. B. Create light via internal chemical reactions. C. Show different glowing patterns on casques. D. Send visual signals under dark rainforest cover. 30. What can we learn about cassowaries’ glowing casques from the last two paragraphs? A. It helps researchers distinguish cassowary species easily. B. The casque is tough enough to defend against enemies. C. All three cassowary species have glowing casques. D. Humans can see the UV glow of casques directly. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了一项新研究发现鹤鸵头顶的骨盔能在紫外线照射下发出荧光，且不同鹤鸵物种的发光模式存在明显差异，这一发现不仅证实了鹤鸵骨盔主要用于物种交流与识别，还为科研和野生动物保护工作提供了助力，也再次说明熟知的动物仍藏着未被发现的秘密。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第一段“They are among the heaviest living birds on Earth and can weigh more than 140 pounds, with strong legs and long dagger-like claws that make them one of the most powerful and dangerous birds in the world. (它们是地球上现存最重的鸟类之一，体重可超过140磅，强健的腿和匕首般的长爪让它们成为世界上最强悍、最危险的鸟类之一。)”可知，它们拥有带来潜在危险的强有力的爪。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第二段“His team found that the keratin, a protein also found in human hair and skin, covering the casques can absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible blue-green light. (他的团队发现，覆盖在骨盔上的角蛋白（一种人类头发和皮肤中也含有的蛋白质）能够吸收紫外线，再将其以可见蓝绿光的形式重新释放出来。)”可知，鹤鸵发光的原理是吸收紫外线后再重新将其以可见光形式释放。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第四段“The special glow also provides a simple and effective way for researchers to identify different cassowary species quickly and accurately, which is highly helpful for both scientific studies and wildlife protection. (这种特殊发光也为研究人员快速准确识别不同鹤鸵物种提供了简单有效的方法。)”可知，发光的骨盔帮助研究人员轻松区分鹤鸵物种。 D In every generation, societal norms shift subtly — or sometimes dramatically —reflecting changing values, technology, and cultural influences. Generation Z, those born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is redefining these norms in ways that were almost unthinkable a decade ago. From the way they communicate to how they work, consume, and express themselves, Gen Z is challenging conventions and rewriting the rules of everyday life, often with a blend of pragmatism, social consciousness, and digital fluency. However, the latest trend among this generation, known for its progressive views, is beyond expectations: they are embracing traditional values and lifestyles once seen as relics of the past. The trad (short for traditionalist) movement has occupied a large space in Gen Z culture. For Gen Z, trad refers to a shift toward traditional norms and aesthetics, manifesting in several ways. Younger adults are abandoning the typical work-and-party lifestyle for domestic pastimes like baking, sewing and gardening. Modest fashion, including corseted dresses and hair bows, is making a comeback. Many also accept traditional gender roles, sharing homemaking dynamics on social media. Going trad is not a one-size-fits-all concept. For some, it is a nostalgic return to simpler times; for others, it is merely an aesthetic choice. What is certain is that the play-hard-work-harder lifestyle cherished by older generations is being replaced by a more balanced way of living. The rise of the trad trend results from several factors. First, it roots in the cottagecore movement, which gained widespread popularity amid people’s longing for a slower pace of life. Burdened by fast-paced urban routines, many sought emotional comfort in a gentle pastoral lifestyle, and this kind of escape from hectic modern life gradually developed into a lasting lifestyle choice. Second, it is a reaction to modern burnout. Gen Z grows up in a world full of anxiety and uncertainty, and traditional structures offer them stability and purpose. Unlike Millennials who rebelled against structure, Gen Z rebels against chaos by turning to the past. Third, social media plays a crucial role in promoting the trend. Influencers with vintage styles or homemaking content have gained millions of followers. Critics argue the trend romanticizes oppressive gender roles and makes traditional values performative, while supporters believe it can be empowering when chosen freely and can coexist with progressive beliefs. The long-term impact of Gen Z’s turn to traditionalism remains uncertain. It may start a larger cultural shift, reshaping domesticity, community and even politics. Whatever it is, Gen Z’s interest in traditional values reflects their search for something enduring in an age of change. 31. What does the word “manifesting” underlined in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Providing. B. Revealing. C. Changing. D. Reminding. 32. Which of the following statements about Gen Z’s “going trad” is correct? A. They give up domestic activities such as baking and gardening. B. They prefer casual dating to long-term committed relationships. C. They wear popular clothes including corseted dresses and hair bows. D. They are replacing the play-hard-work-harder lifestyle with a balanced one. 33. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. Millennials were satisfied with the structure of modern society. B. Gen Z’s turn to traditionalism is a way to escape modern chaos. C. Gen Z and Millennials share the same attitude towards tradition. D. Modern society has brought Gen Z a sense of stability and purpose. 34. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Different forms of the trad trend. B. Generations’ attitudes toward social rules. C. Gen Z’s trad trend, its causes and cultural influences. D. Mixed opinions about the popular trad trend of Gen Z. 【答案】31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕Z世代的“回归传统（trad）”潮流展开，先介绍这一潮流的具体表现，再分析其兴起的多重成因，最后探讨该潮流尚未明确的长期文化影响，核心展现了Z世代在动荡的现代环境中，借传统生活方式追寻稳定与永恒价值的群体特征。 【31题详解】 词句猜测题。根据下文“Younger adults are abandoning the typical work-and-party lifestyle for domestic pastimes like baking, sewing and gardening. Modest fashion, including corseted dresses and hair bows, is making a comeback. Many also accept traditional gender roles, sharing homemaking dynamics on social media.(年轻一代不再奉行兼顾工作与社交聚会的典型生活方式，转而投身烘焙、缝纫、园艺这类居家休闲活动。简约时尚，如束腰连衣裙和发饰，正重新流行起来。不少年轻人还接纳传统性别分工，并在社交平台分享居家持家的日常。)”可知，对Z世代而言，“回归传统”指回归传统准则与审美，通过多种形式展现出来。由此可知，manifesting意为“展现”。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“What is certain is that the play-hard-work-harder lifestyle cherished by older generations is being replaced by a more balanced way of living.(可以肯定的是，老一辈所推崇的拼命玩乐、加倍苦干的生活方式，正被一种更为均衡的生活模式所取代。)”可知，老一辈拼命工作、尽情玩乐的生活方式，正被更均衡的生活取代。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Unlike Millennials who rebelled against structure, Gen Z rebels against chaos by turning to the past.(千禧一代抵触固有规则，而 Z 世代恰恰相反，他们选择回望传统，以此对抗当下纷繁无序的生活。)”可知，Z世代转向传统是逃离现代混乱的方式。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。本文围绕Z世代的“回归传统（trad）”潮流展开，先介绍这一潮流的具体表现，再分析其兴起的多重成因，最后探讨该潮流尚未明确的长期文化影响，核心展现了Z世代在动荡的现代环境中，借传统生活方式追寻稳定与永恒价值的群体特征。由此可知，文章主要讲述了Z世代回归传统的潮流、其形成原因与文化影响。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 学校自主命题部分 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 第三部 分书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 In daily life, many teenagers prefer instant pleasure rather than long-term rewards. They tend to spend hours scrolling through short videos, playing online games or buying fancy things without hesitation, even though they know these behaviors will distract them from schoolwork and self-improvement. This typical attitude is called a lack of delayed gratification. Delayed gratification refers to the ability to resist the temptation of immediate satisfaction and wait for more valuable future rewards. Researchers have found that teenagers with this ability usually perform better in study, manage time wisely and maintain better interpersonal relationships. They are more likely to stick to long-term goals, such as improving their English or developing a lifelong hobby. However, modern digital life makes it harder for teenagers to practice self-control. Online entertainment is designed to offer quick excitement, which easily traps teenagers in a cycle of instant enjoyment. Once they get used to getting pleasure right away, they will become impatient and unwilling to make continuous efforts for future achievements. To build the ability of delayed gratification, students are advised to set clear small goals every week. When they feel the urge to enjoy instant pleasure, they can pause for ten minutes and think about their long-term dreams. Gradually, they will form a good habit of making rational choices instead of following temporary desires blindly. 35. What is delayed gratification according to the passage? ________________________________________________________________________________ 36. What negative influence will the habit of instant pleasure bring to teenagers? ________________________________________________________________________________ 37. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➤ Modern digital life makes it much easier for teenagers to develop self-control. ________________________________________________________________________________ 38. What will you do to improve your ability of delayed gratification? (In about 40 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】35. The ability to resist the temptation of immediate satisfaction and wait for more valuable future rewards. 36. They will become impatient and unwilling to make continuous efforts for future achievements. 37. Modern digital life makes it much easier for teenagers to develop self-control. Reason: Modern digital life easily traps teenagers and makes them get used to getting pleasure right away. They will become impatient and unwilling to make continuous efforts for future achievements. 38. I will set clear small goals every week. When I feel the urge to enjoy instant pleasure, I will pause for ten minutes and think about my long-term dreams. Gradually, I will form a good habit of making rational choices. 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了延迟满足的概念，分析了青少年缺乏延迟满足能力的表现和原因，并提出了培养这一能力的建议。 【35题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第二段中“Delayed gratification refers to the ability to resist the temptation of immediate satisfaction and wait for more valuable future rewards. (延迟满足指的是抵制即时满足的诱惑、等待更有价值的未来回报的能力)”可知，延迟满足是抵制即时满足的诱惑、等待更有价值的未来回报的能力。 【36题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第三段中“Once they get used to getting pleasure right away, they will become impatient and unwilling to make continuous efforts for future achievements. (一旦他们习惯于立即获得快感，他们就会变得不耐烦，不愿意为未来的成就持续努力)”可知，追求即时快感的习惯会让青少年变得急躁，不愿为长远目标持续付出，这是获得即时满足的负面影响。 【37题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第三段中“However, modern digital life makes it harder for teenagers to practice self-control. (然而，现代数字生活使青少年更难锻炼自控力)”可知，原句中的easier表述错误。又根据第三段中的“Online entertainment is designed to offer quick excitement, which easily traps teenagers in a cycle of instant enjoyment. Once they get used to getting pleasure right away, they will become impatient and unwilling to make continuous efforts for future achievements. (在线娱乐被设计用来提供即时刺激，这很容易将青少年困在即时享受的循环中。一旦他们习惯于立即获得快感，他们就会变得不耐烦，并且不愿意为未来的成就持续付出努力)”可知，在线娱乐的设计特点是提供快速满足感，这使青少年被困住，这种习惯带来变得急躁、不愿为长远目标努力的深层危害，现代数字生活实际上让自控变得更加困难。 【38题详解】 考查开放性题目。此题要求回答你会如何提高延迟满足的能力（字数约40字），答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：我将每周设定明确的小目标。当我想享受即时快感时，我会暂停十分钟，思考我的长远梦想。我逐渐会养成做出理性选择的好习惯。 第二节（20分） 39. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的外国好友Jim准备给其校刊投稿，主题为“当中国文化遇上人工智能”（When Chinese Culture Meets AI），发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1. 建议投稿内容； 2. 就以上建议简要说明理由。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, I’m glad to hear you’re writing for the school magazine on the theme “When Chinese Culture Meets AI”. Here are some practical suggestions for your article. Firstly, you can focus on AI’s application in traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. Many AI tools can imitate classic masterpieces accurately, helping young people learn and appreciate this traditional art easily. Besides, it’s a good choice to mention AI-assisted traditional folk music. AI can restore ancient tunes and combine old melodies with modern styles, making traditional music more popular among teenagers. These vivid examples can perfectly show how AI revitalizes traditional Chinese culture. Wish your article a great success! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】要求考生给外国好友Jim回信，就他的问题提出建议并简要说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 主题：theme→topic 集中于：focus on→centre on 模仿：imitate→mimic 选择：choice→option 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：Besides, it’s a good choice to mention AI-assisted traditional folk music. 拓展句：Besides, it would be a good choice if you mention AI-assisted traditional folk music. 【点睛】[高分句型1] These vivid examples can perfectly show how AI revitalizes traditional Chinese culture.（运用了how引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] Many AI tools can imitate classic masterpieces accurately, helping young people learn and appreciate this traditional art easily.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） （请务必将书面表达写在答题卡指定区域内） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $