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绝密★启用并使用完毕前 2026年春季学期高二期末学情检测 英语试题 本试卷共12页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，可先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What will the woman do next? A. Write an article. B. Sign her name. C. Reread the contract. 2. Where will the woman go this evening? A. To the gym. B. To her office. C. To the stadium. 3. Why does the woman want to lose weight? A. She’s getting married. B. She’ll attend a wedding. C. She wants to stay healthy. 4. When is the man going to leave? A. On Tuesday evening. B. On Wednesday morning. C. On Friday evening. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Favorite sports. B. Famous ski fields. C. Vacation plans. 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。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. Why is it noisy downstairs? A. A stadium is nearby. B. A game is live on TV. C. Two men are arguing. 7. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At the dentist’s. C. In the shopping center. 听下面的录音，回答第8至第10小题。 8. What can we learn about Cars? A. It stars Pixar. B. It is a cartoon movie. C. It was made in Minnesota. 9. Who is Garrison Keillor? A. He is a singer. B. He is an actor. C. He is a movie reviewer. 10. What does the man want to do this weekend? A. Go bowling. B. Go to a movie. C. Go to a concert. 听下面的录音，回答第11至第13小题。 11. What is the woman’s current major? A. Computer Programming. B. Computer Technology. . C. Computer Science. 12. What should be considered to choose a major according to the man? A. Making decisions on her own. B. Talking with her parents first. C. Looking into the job market first. 13. What will the woman probably do next? A. Find a part-time job. B. Take several new courses. C. Register for a second major. 听下面的录音，回答第14至第16小题。 14. What is the man confused about? A. How to get a visa. B. Which language to learn. C. Which country to study in. 15. What does the woman suggest the man do firstly? A. Learn some languages. B. Apply to universities. C. Start his visa process. 16. When should the man request the application forms? A. In July. B. In September. C. In December. 听下面的录音，回答第17至第20小题。 17. What did the speaker probably study in college? A. Computer. B. Engineering. C. Cooking. 18. What did the speaker do immediately after graduation? A. She opened a restaurant. B. She worked as a waitress. C. She studied design. 19. Why did her restaurant have few customers? A. The food was not organic. B. Parking was a headache. C. The decoration was poor. 20. How does the speaker feel in the end? A. Fortunate. B. Hopeful. C. Regretful. 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 Studio21 International has opened its 2026 script (剧本) competition with a mission to uncover a hit micro-drama that can appeal to a contemporary audience worldwide. The competition invites entries for series made up of stories of 2 — 5 minutes, with a total of 40 — 60 stories across the series. What to submit We remain open to scripts in any fiction type. However, priority will be given to scripts that fit into the following themes: · Realistic tales set in modern society · Coming-of-age stories · Stories focused on interpersonal relationships · Psychological dramas In addition, scripts must also meet these standards: · Engage with the audience in new and innovative ways · Maintain strong narrative drive throughout the series · Can be produced on a small budget How we evaluate Items Details Submission Period 7 July 2026 — 17 September 2026 Shortlist Announcement 10 October 2026 — 21 scripts selected Finalists Announcement 31 October 2026 — 7 finalists selected Final Event (online vote) Present scripts at www.ContentLondon2026.com Winning Script Prize £2,000 cash prize; Sign development deal with Studio21 Why enter Previous winners now have their shows in development with Studio21 and leading coproducers, and new writers and projects taken under the wing of the Studio21 are commanding the attention of coproducers worldwide. As a media partner, Screen Yorkshire is proud to support this opportunity for writers to connect with leading producers, and contribute to shaping the future of digital-first drama. 1. What is the competition mainly aimed at? A. Hunting for a hot short drama. B. Running a script-writing course. C. Raising the competition’s profile. D. Attracting investors for TV series. 2. The story about ______ is likely to be shortlisted. A. a magician traveling to the future B. a robotic dog protecting the earth C. a historical war with large battle scenes D. a teenager vlogging about the school life 3. What percentage of shortlisted scripts can reach the final? A. 1/3. B. 1/4. C. 2/5. D. 1/7. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本主主要介绍了Studio21国际短剧本竞赛的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Studio21 International has opened its 2026 script competition with a mission to uncover a hit micro-drama that can appeal to a contemporary audience worldwide.(21 国际影视工作室现已开启 2026 年度剧本征集大赛，本次赛事旨在挖掘一部爆款微短剧，使其能够打动全球当代观众。)”可知，这场比赛的主要目的是寻找爆款短剧。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据What to submit部分“However, priority will be given to scripts that fit into the following themes:· Realistic tales set in modern society· Coming-of-age stories· Stories focused on interpersonal relationships· Psychological dramas(但赛事将优先遴选符合以下题材的剧本：现代社会背景下的现实题材故事，青春成长类故事，聚焦人际关系的故事，心理题材剧集)”可知，青少年拍视频记录校园生活更容易入围初选名单。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据How we evaluate部分表格信息：“Shortlist Announcement: 21 scripts selected(入围名单公布：21 部剧本成功入选)”和“Finalists Announcement: 7 finalists selected(决赛入围名单公布：共选出 7 部入围决赛作品)”可知，入围初选的剧本里，7 ÷ 21 =1/3比例能晋级决赛。 B Pearl Fryar, “Picasso of Plants”, was born in 1939 and lived a full life before getting into topiary (园艺). He served as a chemical weapons specialist, and then worked in can industry. When he transferred to a factory in Bishopville in the late 1970s, he and his wife planned to buy a house there, but they soon ran into trouble — a white resident had told their real estate (房地产) agent that he didn’t want a black couple living in the neighborhood, assuming that they wouldn’t take care of their yard. The couple settled on a property farther away, but Fryar didn’t forget the comment. He started to transform his yard into his own personal wonderland, complete with decorative trees and flowerbeds. Unlike traditional art of topiary, which features fixed shapes, Fryar’s garden had unconventional shapes, closer to something found in an abstract painting than a geometry textbook. With no formal education besides a three-minute lesson from the owner of the local nursery, he earned the attention of the local garden club and received the Yard of the Month award in 1986. Even after becoming a celebrity, Fryar kept his home the primary site of his art, and over the years it grew into a local attraction, drawing about 10,000 visitors a year. The hundreds of plant sculptures around his property included a message spelled out in eight-foot letters. “The last thing you see before you leave my garden is ’Love, Peace + Goodwill’,” Fryar said, “my garden not only appeals to the eye, but it appeals to you emotionally because you’re going to feel different when you leave than when you come.” The self-taught artist died at age 86, leaving behind a heritage in the world of gardening and acres of living art. In his own eyes, he had no fame, no degree, no fortune — just a yard and a will to shape it. And sometimes, that’s more than enough to leave a mark that lasts. 4. What made Fryar decide to take up topiary? A. A gardener’s introduction. B. An inspiration from his work. C. An experience of prejudice. D. A white resident’s suggestion. 5. What’s special about Fryar’s topiary? A. Its geometry features. B. Its free styles. C. Its abstract paintings. D. Its classic patterns. 6. What can we know about Fryar’s yard? A. It betters viewers’ emotions. B. It serves as a mere tourist spot. C. It enjoys popularity worldwide. D. It charges visitors for admission. 7. What is Fryar’s story intended to show? A. Your roots define who you are. B. Ordinary souls make great deeds. C. Everyone deserves fair treatment. D. Opening up to changes takes courage. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述自学成才的黑人园艺艺术家Pearl Fryar的人生故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When he transferred to a factory in Bishopville in the late 1970s, he and his wife planned to buy a house there, but they soon ran into trouble — a white resident had told their real estate (房地产) agent that he didn’t want a black couple living in the neighborhood, assuming that they wouldn’t take care of their yard. The couple settled on a property farther away, but Fryar didn’t forget the comment. He started to transform his yard into his own personal wonderland, complete with decorative trees and flowerbeds.(20世纪70年代末，当他调去毕晓普维尔的一家工厂时，他和妻子原本计划在那里买一栋房子，但他们很快遇到了麻烦——一名白人居民告诉他们的房产经纪人，他不想要一对黑人夫妇住在这片社区里，他认定他们不会打理自家院子。这对夫妇最终选定了一处更远的房产，但弗莱尔没有忘记这番话。他开始把自己的院子改造成属于他个人的仙境，里面配有装饰树木和花坛。)”可知，一次遭受偏见的经历促使 Fryar开始做造型园艺。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Unlike traditional art of topiary, which features fixed shapes, Fryar’s garden had unconventional shapes, closer to something found in an abstract painting than a geometry textbook.(与造型固定的传统园艺修剪艺术不同， Fryar的花园有着非传统的形态，相比几何课本里的图案，它更接近抽象画作中的意象。)”可知，Fryar 的造型园艺的独特之处在于自由不拘束的风格。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Fryar said, “my garden not only appeals to the eye, but it appeals to you emotionally because you’re going to feel different when you leave than when you come.”( Fryar说：“我的花园不仅赏心悦目，更能触动你的内心。因为当你离开这里时，心境会和来时截然不同。”)”可知，关于Fryar的庭院我们能得知它能改善参观者的情绪。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In his own eyes, he had no fame, no degree, no fortune — just a yard and a will to shape it. And sometimes, that’s more than enough to leave a mark that lasts.(在他自己看来，他既无名气，也无学历，更没有财富——只有一方庭院，以及改造它的决心。而有时，这些就足以留下一份经久流传的印记。)”可知，作者讲述Fryar的故事想要传达平凡之人亦可成就不凡事迹。 C Muscle strength is crucial for physical health, especially for ageing populations. Muscle mass declines naturally with age, which in turn leads to a drop in muscle strength. As human lifespan extends, medical professionals pay growing attention to sarcopenia, a disorder marked by progressive weakness of muscle function. The condition typically grows more severe after 60, raising the odds of falls and bone injuries. Skeletal muscle fibers, the basic unit that makes up the muscles of our body, fall into the category of voluntary muscle, regulated by conscious nerves, and cannot undergo cell (细胞) division. Therefore, they gain volume through combination, but will waste away considerably without regular exercise. Starting at age 30, individuals lose roughly 0.8 percent of muscle tissue annually, mainly resulting from inactivity and metabolic (新陈代谢的) variations. While doctors use walking assessments and blood tests to check muscle health, you yourself can also watch out for warning signs. For example, if you spend more than 15 seconds sitting down and standing up from a chair five times, it may mean your muscle strength is declining, an early sign requiring your attention. The good news is that strength training works well in improving muscle function and you can build muscle strength at any age, and even in your 80s and 90s. Strength training doesn’t necessarily require a costly gym membership; simple moves work well, such as “bridge” exercises — lying on your back and lifting your lower body, and push-ups for the upper body. Experts recommend committing 15 to 30 minutes most days, adding that mixing up exercises is key to sticking with it. As one doctor puts it, if you are awake for 16 hours, 30 minutes of exercise amounts to just 3% of your waking hours — a small investment for maintaining muscle strength. 8. What is sarcopenia? A. An injury of the muscle mass. B. A condition of muscle decline. C. A disorder of physical balance. D. A disease of the elders over 60. 9. What may be a reason behind the muscle loss according to the text? A. Poor nervous regulation. B. Excessive strength training. C. Insufficient physical activity. D. Regular muscle fiber division. 10. What does the example in Paragraph 3 imply? A. Doing regular sit-ups is beneficial. B. Strength loss can be readily detected. C. People are likely to get weak over time. D. Doctors judge health via routine motions. 11. What do the experts advise readers to do for muscle training? A. Stick to one fixed style of workouts. B. Take lengthy sessions in pricey gyms. C. Try combined brief fitness drills often. D. Perform basic postures during rest days. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了肌肉流失成因、自测方法及力量训练建议，强调日常锻炼可延缓肌少症。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“As human lifespan extends, medical professionals pay growing attention to sarcopenia, a disorder marked by progressive weakness of muscle function.(随着人类寿命的延长，医疗从业者正日益关注肌少症 —— 一种以肌肉功能进行性衰弱为特征的疾病)”可知，肌少症是一种肌肉衰退的病症。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Starting at age 30, individuals lose roughly 0.8 percent of muscle tissue annually, mainly resulting from inactivity and metabolic (新陈代谢的) variations.(从30岁开始，个体每年约流失0.8%的肌肉组织，主要由缺乏活动和代谢变化导致)”可知，肌肉流失的一个原因是身体活动不足。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“For example, if you spend more than 15 seconds sitting down and standing up from a chair five times, it may mean your muscle strength is declining, an early sign requiring your attention.(例如，如果你连续五次从椅子上坐下站起耗时超过15秒，可能意味着肌肉力量正在下降，这是需要关注的早期信号)”可知，该例子暗示肌力衰退可通过简单动作被及时发现。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Experts recommend committing 15 to 30 minutes most days, adding that mixing up exercises is key to sticking with it.(专家建议大多数日子投入15至30分钟锻炼，并补充说混合多种运动方式是坚持锻炼的关键)”可知，专家提倡经常尝试组合式的短时健身练习。 D Some “facts” of visual aesthetics (审美) are so well established and obvious that we don’t stop to question them. However, as with some dimensions of everyday experience, what we find aesthetically pleasing is not random but springs from our evolutionary history. For instance, we usually prefer expansive views of mountains and forests. The Savannah Theory of environmental preference reflects the advantages of wide-open spaces for predator (捕食者) avoidance on the one hand, and for visibility of food on the other, especially when such spaces are rich in green plants and full of food and water. Of the 2 images, the left one is a typical urban scene with little plants, whereas the right one shows a more “natural” setting with an open sky, green plants, and blue water. According to the principle of biophilia (attraction to nature), most of us would choose to live and work in the city on the right. But there’s more to the appeal of the urban setting on the right than plants and open sky. The scene on the left is jarring, while the one on the right more “restful”. The term “restful” is not random here, because it correlates with a much lower cognitive (认知的) workload, in which we needn’t spend time and energy sorting out what’s important from what isn’t. Cognitive psychologists describe the ease of processing information in a scene as “sensory fluency”, where we tend to prefer simpler scenes that afford high fluency over complex ones with low fluency. In our daily life, most people prefer to live in the space that does not wear out our brain with sensory load. But research on visual complexity reveals that our preferences for visual complexity are, well, more complex than the simple “less-is-more” approach. Too little complexity is actually less preferable to most people than “optimum (最优的) complexity” presented in some scenes. Humans are visual animals, animals that evolved in early environments that shape who we are today. The most restful scene is the one that feels just right to our ancient yet adaptable genes. 12. Why do we prefer expansive views in the Savannah Theory? A. For evolution. B. For daily experience. C. For survival. D. For visual delight. 13. Which may explain the greater appeal of the right image to us? A. The low sensory fluency. B. The principle of biophilia. C. The less visual complexity. D. The “less-is-more” approach. 14. What does the underlined word “jarring” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Disturbing. B. Risky. C. Unstable. D. Lively. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. What Shapes Sight Shapes Mind B. Why We Have Visual Preferences C. When Preferences Become Complex D. How We Evolve into Visual Animals 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了人类各类视觉偏好背后的成因。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The Savannah Theory of environmental preference reflects the advantages of wide-open spaces for predator avoidance on the one hand, and for visibility of food on the other(环境偏好的稀树草原理论认为：开阔广袤的环境一方面便于人类躲避天敌，另一方面能清晰发现食物来源，这两大优势正是该理论的核心依据……)”可知，开阔视野能帮助人类躲避捕食者、清晰发现食物，这些都是直接的生存优势。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“According to the principle of biophilia (attraction to nature), most of us would choose to live and work in the city on the right(依据亲生命性原理（对自然的吸引力），我们大多数人会选择在右边的城市生活和工作)”可知，右侧图片是充满绿植、开阔自然的场景，完全契合亲生命性（生物偏爱）的核心定义。根据亲生物原则（对自然的吸引力），我们大多数人会选择在右边的城市生活和工作 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“The scene on the left is jarring, while the one on the right more “restful”.(左侧画面让人感到jarring，而右侧画面则更令人放松。)”可知，while表示对比，jarring和restful（让人放松的）语义相反。由此可知， jarring意为“受干扰的”。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。全文从进化根源出发，全程围绕“人类各类视觉偏好背后的成因”展开论述。由此可知，B项“为什么我们会形成这样的视觉审美倾向”是合适的标题。 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。 If you’ve been on social media lately, you may encounter countless influencers pushing a concept called sleepmaxxing. What is exactly sleepmaxxing? Literally speaking, it means maximizing your sleep. ____16____ It’s about getting better sleep. Nowadays more people are dealing with sleep anxiety, increased screen time, and growing awareness of how rest impacts physical and mental health. ____17____ This pursuit of quality sleep at the heart of sleepmaxxing makes perfect sense: good sleep is considered a foundation of good health and is related to everything from brain health to heart health. Sleepmaxxing supporters pursue good sleep through various adjustments. These include decreasing caffeine and increasing physical activity. ____18____ These practices have been shown to more or less improve sleep quality, helping people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up more refreshed. However, some of them attach too much importance to perfect sleep. To monitor their sleep quality, they track their sleep data through consumer wearables. ____19____ Even good sleepers vary from night to night, experiencing less than desirable sleep a couple of times per week. Above all, you should understand whether or not you need to fix your sleep. If it takes you 30 minutes or more to fall asleep, and this happens three or more times per week, this is a sign of sleeplessness. ____20____ They have effective treatments that are proven to help you sleep better. So, don’t stress about achieving the perfect sleep. Use what works for you from the sleepmaxxing trend. After all, the best sleep is the one that leaves you feeling rested. A. This has led to heated discussions. B. You’d better change your bedtime routine. C. Actually, it is unrealistic to have perfect sleep. D. But it is far from focusing on the duration of sleep. E. So sleepmaxxing has grown into an appealing trend. F. Then consider reaching out to your health professionals. G. Besides, sleep timing and having a cool bedroom are listed. 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍网络热词睡眠优化。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Literally speaking, it means maximizing your sleep.(从字面意思看，这个词的含义是把睡眠最大化。‌)”和下文“It’s about getting better sleep.(它的核心是拥有更高质量的睡眠。)”可知，字面看似只拼时长，实际重在睡眠质量，上下文形成转折关系，D选项“但它绝不只关注睡眠时长。”完美承接，duration对应上文 maximizing your sleep，形成转折，引出下文“追求睡眠质量”。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Nowadays more people are dealing with sleep anxiety, increased screen time, and growing awareness of how rest impacts physical and mental health.(如今越来越多人被睡眠焦虑困扰，日常对着屏幕的时间越来越长，也逐渐意识到休息对身心健康的重要影响。)”可知，上文讲客观社会因素，带来的结果就是“睡眠优化成为热门潮流”。 E选项“因此睡眠优化发展成极具吸引力的潮流。”中的So表示因果关系，衔接背景与下文对该潮流的解读。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Sleepmaxxing supporters pursue good sleep through various adjustments. These include decreasing caffeine and increasing physical activity.(支持睡眠优化的人会通过各种调整来获得优质睡眠，比如减少咖啡因摄入、增加日常运动量。‌)”和下文“These practices have been shown to more or less improve sleep quality, helping people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up more refreshed.(已有研究证实，这些方法或多或少都能提升睡眠质量，让人入睡更快、睡得更久，醒来后也神清气爽。)”可知，上文提到改善睡眠的调整方法，下文出现“这些方法”，空处应并列补充更多睡眠优化方法。G选项“此外，规律入睡时间、凉爽的卧室环境也在推荐清单里”中的Besides表示递进补充方案。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Even good sleepers vary from night to night, experiencing less than desirable sleep a couple of times per week.( 即便是睡眠状况一向不错的人，每晚睡眠质量也会有波动，每周总会有那么几次睡得不尽人意。)”可知，下文解释没有人能每晚睡得完美，空处是总起观点。C选项“事实上，拥有完美睡眠是不现实的”中的perfect sleep复现前文关键词，总领后文论据。 【20题详解】 根据上文“If it takes you 30 minutes or more to fall asleep, and this happens three or more times per week, this is a sign of sleeplessness.(如果你躺下30分钟及以上才能入睡，且这种情况每周出现三次或更多，这就是失眠的信号。)”和下文“They have effective treatments that are proven to help you sleep better.(他们拥有经证实有效的疗法，能切实改善你的睡眠。)”可知，上文提到失眠的信号，空处承接上文给出解决失眠的办法，下文They必须指代人。F选项“那就考虑咨询健康专业人士”中health professionals对应下文代词They。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I am a seasoned game-viewing guide based in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, and to me the bush is far more than just a workplace. It is home and a lifelong ____21____. For years, I have ____22____ the unpredictability of the wild, drawing confidence from a deep bond with nature and the ____23____ I’ve gained — tracking animal footprints, interpreting their calls, and understanding their behavioral clues. I had always trusted this bond to guide me through many uncertain moments in the wild. Once it was ____24____ tested when a buffalo appeared unexpectedly near the venue where visitors were holding a dinner. I immediately recognized the buffalo’s ____25____ hackles (颈毛), warning us to keep our ____26____. Instantly I rushed to my vehicle and ____27____ it in front of the crowd. I calmly whispered to guests to stay still and silent. The buffalo left after a while. It was a close ____28____. My calmness and knowledge of wildlife kept everyone ____29____. The worst encounter came with a ____30____ black rhino. It charged toward my vehicle at full speed, throwing every guest into great panic. Struggling to ____31____ myself, I told the tourists to remain perfectly silent while I made sharp noises to ____32____ the beast. These awful moments in the wilderness never ____33____ my heart. Instead, they gently soften my perception of the wild. The hidden dangers sweeping across the bush serve as a timeless ____34____ that we are no masters of this land, but merely passing ____35____. 21. A. fantasy B. pursuit C. signal D. symbol 22. A. forgotten B. admired C. resisted D. weathered 23. A. wisdom B. patience C. respect D. support 24. A. critically B. slightly C. regularly D. roughly 25. A. fallen B. hidden C. folded D. raised 26. A. distance B. pace C. faith D. reserve 27. A. blocked B. positioned C. inspected D. mounted 28. A. match B. contact C. call D. fight 29. A. awake B. relaxed C. safe D. modest 30. A. cautious B. weak C. mild D. cross 31. A. compose B. release C. lose D. test 32. A. draw in B. come across C. call for D. drive off 33. A. bother B. harden C. satisfy D. attract 34. A. strike B. reminder C. beauty D. rhythm 35. A. guides B. owners C. guests D. customers 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了南非资深野生动物观赏向导凭借丰富的野外智慧，多次冷静化解野兽突袭危机，并由此领悟人类仅是自然过客的谦卑哲理。 【21题详解】 考查名词。​句意：它是我的家园，也是我毕生的追求。A. fantasy幻想；B. pursuit追求；C. signal信号；D. symbol象征。根据前文“to me the bush is far more than just a workplace. It is home and a lifelong”可知，前文点明丛林早已超越普通工作场所的意义，是向导投入全部热情的终身事业方向。 【22题详解】 考查动词。​句意：多年来，我早已经受住了野外种种不可预测的考验，从与自然的深厚纽带中汲取信心，也从自己积累的智慧中收获底气——无论是追踪动物足迹、辨识它们的叫声，还是读懂它们的一举一动。A. forgotten忘记；B. admired钦佩；C. resisted抵抗；D. weathered经受住，渡过（难关）。根据后文“unpredictability”及“drawing confidence”，作为资深向导，他早已在多年工作中扛过无数野外突发状况，weather the storms/difficulties为固定搭配，意为“经受住风雨/困难”。 【23题详解】 考查名词。​句意同上。A. wisdom智慧；B. patience耐心；C. respect尊重；D. support支持。根据后文“tracking animal footprints, interpreting their calls, and understanding their behavioral clues.”可知，这些靠常年经验打磨出的野外生存技能，是属于向导的专属野外智慧。 【24题详解】 考查副词。句意：有一次，当一头水牛意外出现在游客举办晚宴的场地附近时，这种纽带受到了严峻的考验。A. critically批判性地，危急地，严重地；B. slightly轻微地；C. regularly规律地；D. roughly粗略地。根据后文“when a buffalo appeared unexpectedly near the venue where visitors were holding a dinner”可知，野水牛突袭晚宴人群是足以威胁所有人安全的极端险情，是对他专业能力的关键考验，critically tested意为“受到危急的考验”。 【25题详解】 考查动词。​句意：我立刻认出了水牛竖起的颈毛，这是在警告我们要保持距离。A. fallen倒下；B. hidden隐藏；C. folded折叠；D. raised举起，竖起。根据后文“warning us to keep our ____.”以及常识可知，野生动物发起攻击前会竖起颈毛，这是野外的典型警戒行为。 【26题详解】 考查名词。​句意同上。A. distance距离；B. pace步伐；C. faith信仰；D. reserve储备。根据前文“warning us to keep”和后文“Instantly I rushed to my vehicle and ____ it in front of the crowd.”可知，面对处于警戒状态的野水牛，最基础的避险原则就是和它拉开安全距离，keep one’s distance意为“保持距离”。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：我立刻冲向自己的车，把它停在人群前方。A. blocked封堵；B. positioned放置；C. inspected检查；D. mounted登上。根据后文“in front of the crowd. I calmly whispered to guests to stay still and silent.”可知，他精准把车辆停靠在人群和野水牛之间，用车身作为临时防护屏障。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：这次真是千钧一发。A. match比赛；B. contact接触；C. call呼喊；D. fight打斗。根据前文“The buffalo left after a while.”可知，a close call是野外场景的经典固定表达，意为“死里逃生、千钧一发”，精准对应这次惊险避险的经历。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我的冷静和对野生动物的知识，让所有人都平安无事。A. awake清醒的；B. relaxed放松的；C. safe安全的；D. modest谦逊的。根据前文“The buffalo left after a while.”和“My calmness and knowledge of wildlife kept everyone”可知，这次险情被顺利化解，所有游客都没有受到任何伤害，全员平安。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最凶险的一次遭遇，是一头暴怒的黑犀牛的到来。A. cautious谨慎的；B. weak虚弱的；C. mild温和的；D. cross暴怒的。根据后文“It charged toward my vehicle at full speed, throwing every guest into great panic.”可知，能全速发起冲撞的犀牛，必然是处于被激怒的暴怒状态。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：我强压慌乱稳住心神，告诉游客们保持绝对安静，同时我发出尖锐的声响，试图把这头猛兽驱离。A. compose使镇定；B. release释放；C. lose失去；D. test测试。根据前文“Struggling to”可知，compose oneself是固定搭配，意为“稳住心神、平复情绪”，对应他在犀牛冲撞的极端慌乱中强迫自己冷静下来的状态。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语。句意同上。A. draw in吸引进来；B. come across偶遇；C. call for呼唤；D. drive off驱离。根据前文“I made sharp noises to”可知，他制造尖锐噪音的目的是把暴怒的犀牛从车辆附近赶走，避免车辆被撞毁。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：这些野外的可怕时刻从未让我的心变得坚硬冷漠。A. bother困扰；B. harden使坚硬；C. satisfy满足；D. attract吸引。根据后文“Instead, they gently soften my perception of the wild.”可知，后文提到这些经历反而软化了他对自然的认知，说明险情没有让他变得铁石心肠。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：丛林里随处潜藏的危险，是一份永恒的提醒——我们并非这片土地的主宰，而只是短暂路过的客人。A. strike打击；B. reminder提醒人的事物；C. beauty美好；D. rhythm节奏。根据后文“that we are no masters of this land, but merely passing ____.”可知，这些一次次的惊险遭遇，始终在提示人类要对自然保持敬畏。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. guides向导；B. owners主人；C. guests客人；D. customers顾客。根据上文“that we are no masters of this land”可知，全文核心主旨是人类要放下主宰自然的傲慢，以访客的身份尊重这片土地的原生秩序。 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。 A 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 skin, the body’s largest organ, acts as a barrier ____36____ disease, toxins, and the sun’s rays, while regulating temperature. Burns, caused by various sources, ____37____ (divide) into three types depending on the depth of skin damage. For burn first aid, it is crucial to cool the area under running water within ten minutes, with oily substances kept away and ____38____ (time) medical help sought once conditions worsen. 【答案】36. against 37. are divided 38. timely 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了皮肤的功能，并对烧伤的分类与急救要点进行简要说明。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：皮肤是人体最大的器官，可充当抵御疾病、毒素和太阳光的屏障，同时调节体温。固定搭配a barrier against表示“抵御…… 的屏障”。 【37题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：由各类因素造成的烧伤，根据皮肤受损深度分为三类。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语Burns和动词divide之间是被动关系，主语是复数，一般现在时被动结构为are divided。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：烧伤急救关键要在十分钟内用流动凉水冲洗伤处，不要涂抹油性物质，一旦情况恶化需及时寻求医疗救助。空后名词medical help需要形容词修饰，time的形容词形式timely，意为“及时的”。 B 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。 It is hard to define Western art precisely, as it includes a very wide range of styles, making ____39____ impossible to fully describe it in a short summary. Perhaps the most effective way is ____40____ (follow) the development of Western painting. From religion-dominated works in the Middle Ages to free-style Modern Art, every era witnesses dramatic shifts in the ways artists perceive the world and convey inner emotions, ____41____ have together built up the rich artistic heritage that lays the foundation of Western fine arts. 【答案】39. it 40. to follow 41. which 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍西方艺术风格多样，可通过梳理西方绘画发展脉络来认识它。 【39题详解】 考查代词。句意：很难精准定义西方艺术，因其涵盖繁多风格，无法用简短概述完整描述。make it adj. to do…为固定句型，it为形式宾语，真正的宾语是动词不定式。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：或许最有效的方式是梳理西方绘画的发展脉络。固定结构：the way is to do sth意为“做某事的方法是……”，不定式to follow在句中充当表语，解释主语the most effective way的具体内容。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：从中世纪以宗教为主的作品到自由的现代艺术，每个时代艺术家看待世界、抒发内心情感的方式都发生巨大转变，这些转变共同造就了丰厚艺术遗产，奠定西方美术的根基。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面的句子，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。 C 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。 As teenagers become more independent, it can be easy for some to form bad habits which, if ____42____ (leave) unchecked, may lead to more serious ones in adulthood. Changing bad habits is never easy, and when immediate ____43____ (attempt) fail, many become pessimistic and give up. However, the most successful approach to making changes happens not ____44____ (sudden) but step by step. As Lao Zi put it, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” To achieve ____45____ goal of self-improvement, one must maintain self-discipline and stick to small progressive steps consistently. 【答案】42. left 43. attempts 44. suddenly 45. the 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕青少年不良习惯的养成与改变展开，强调改变坏习惯无法一蹴而就，唯有依靠自律、坚持循序渐进的步骤，才能实现自我提升。 【42题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：随着青少年变得越来越独立，对一些人来说很容易养成坏习惯，如果这些坏习惯不加以制止，可能会在成年期发展成更严重的坏习惯。本句中which引导定语从句修饰先行词bad habits，定语从句中包含if引导的状语从句的省略，逻辑主语which指代bad habits，与动词leave之间是被动关系，因此省略主语和be动词后，用过去分词left作状语。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：改变坏习惯从来都不是容易的事，当当下的尝试失败后，很多人会变得悲观然后放弃。空格处在when引导的时间状语从句中作主语，由形容词immediate修饰，需要用名词；从句谓语动词fail是原形，说明主语是可数名词复数，attempt作名词时意为“尝试”，复数形式为attempts。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，实现改变最成功的方法不是突然发生的，而是一步步完成的。空格处修饰动词happens，需要用副词，形容词sudden的副词形式是suddenly，意为“突然地”。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：要实现自我提升的目标，一个人必须保持自律，始终坚持循序渐进的微小步骤。此处特指“自我提升”这个明确的目标，要用定冠词the。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。 46. It took him hours to ________ (润色) his article for the school newspaper. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】polish##refine 【解析】 【详解】句意：他花了好几个小时为校报润色稿件。根据汉语提示“润色”可知，此处为动词polish/refine，位于动词不定式符号to后面，使用动词原形。 47. Both a________ and professionals can participate in the contest if they meet the requirements. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】amateurs##mateurs 【解析】 【详解】句意：业余爱好者和专业人士只要符合要求都可以参加这场比赛。 根据并列连词and以及后文professionals可知，空处需填可数名词复数与professionals对应作句子主语，amateur表示“业余爱好者”，复数形式为amateurs。 48. We decided to replace some old ________ (家具) and decorate our living room to make it more comfortable. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】furniture 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们决定更换一些旧家具并装修客厅，让它更舒适。 根据汉语提示“家具”以及限定词some old可知，空处填不可数名词furniture作replace的宾语，表示“家具”。 49. We should offer care and support to every v________ of natural disasters and help them rebuild their homes. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】victim##ictim 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们应当为每一位自然灾害受害者提供关怀与支持，帮助他们重建家园。 根据every可知，空处需填可数名词单数作宾语，victim表示“受害者”,符合语境。 50. After climbing the stairs to the top of the mountain, I was totally dog-tired and out of b________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】breath ##reath 【解析】 【详解】句意：爬楼梯登上山顶后，我累得筋疲力尽，上气不接下气。 根据首字母以及固定搭配out of breath可知，空处填不可数名词breath，表示“呼吸”。 51. Many rare plants and animals live in the ________ (热带的) rainforest, where the weather is always warm and wet all year round. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】tropical 【解析】 【详解】句意：许多珍稀动植物生活在热带雨林中，那里全年气候温暖湿润。根据汉语提示“热带的”可知，此处为形容词tropical，作定语，修饰名词rainforest。 52. Don’t only see the bad side; every event has both positive and n________ meanings. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】negative##egative 【解析】 【详解】句意：不要只看到不好的一面；每件事都有积极和消极两层含义。 根据首字母以及并列词positive可知，空处需填形容词与 positive对应，修饰名词meanings，negative表示“消极的”，符合题意。 53. Bad weather forced the airline to d________ all flights, leaving hundreds of passengers waiting at the airport. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】delay##elay 【解析】 【详解】句意：恶劣天气迫使航空公司延误所有航班，数百名乘客只能滞留在机场等候。根据句意“延误”和首字母可知，此处为动词delay，位于动词不定式符号to后面，使用动词原形。 54. This old wooden clock is a rare ________ (古董) with a history of more than two hundred years. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】antique 【解析】 【详解】句意：这座古老的木钟是一件罕见的古董，有着两百多年的历史。 根据汉语提示“古董”可知，此处应填名词 antique，作表语；由空前不定冠词a及形容词rare修饰，应用单数形式。 55. This medical discovery is considered a ________ (突破) in the treatment and prevention of many serious diseases. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】breakthrough 【解析】 【详解】句意：这项医学发现被视作多种重大疾病治疗与预防领域的一项突破。根据汉语提示“突破”可知，此处为名词breakthrough，作宾语，不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词。 第二节（满分25分） 56. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 All my friends agree that I am the most outspoken girl they have ever known. However, I was not born like that. One small moment from my childhood had a lasting impact on my character. When I was six years old, my father and elder brother often went horse-riding on a local farm. I wanted to go with them too, but I was too shy to tell them. Fortunately, a mother knew her daughter well. Seeing how downcast I was, mother persuaded father to bring me along next time. I was so excited. Dressed in my favorite hat, I went to the farm with my family. My mother sat under the tree waiting for us. And off we went. I enjoyed myself greatly with the guide leading the horse. He was nice to me and occasionally picked pretty flowers, handing them to me to stick in my hat. So far all was well, but then came my nightmare. The guide gave me a colorful butterfly he had just caught. “This is a perfect gift for a flower-like girl,” he said. Then he stuck the butterfly on my hat with a plastic clip (夹子)! For the next ten minutes, I was frozen. The feeling of the poor butterfly struggling against the clip made me sad but I couldn’t say anything. This was a kindness from the guide. How could I hurt his feelings by saying I didn’t want it? There was only one thing a child could do. I cried. The more they asked me questions the more I was unable to reply. “Perhaps Martha is afraid of the horse.” my brother guessed. My father said rather angrily: “Martha’s too young. We shouldn’t have brought her on this horse-riding.” I cried even harder. The guide watched me with an attentive and puzzled face. All I hoped was that they would guess what was the matter. But they didn’t. How I wished mother were there with us! Then we headed back, I crying breathlessly, my father and brother annoyed and the guide puzzled. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Upon seeing us, my mother jumped to her feet. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Having freed the butterfly, I decided to open up to the guide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Upon seeing us, my mother jumped to her feet. She rushed over and knelt down beside me gently. “Martha, are you hurt?” I shook my head, my cheeks wet with hot tears. She turned to my father and brother, who spread their arms wearing confused looks. After examining me from head to toe, her gaze finally settled on the butterfly struggling painfully. She understood everything at once, unclipped the butterfly and placed it softly in my palm. “It is okay. You can let it go.” Greatly relieved to find it was still alive, I stopped crying, held my hand high and set it free. Having freed the butterfly, I decided to open up to the guide. “I’m sorry,” I murmured shyly to him. “It is pretty, but I can’t bear to see it suffer.” The guide responded in a warm voice, “Why didn’t you speak up earlier, little one?” I explained I didn’t want to hurt him either. He gave me a gentle smile and led me to enjoy another lap of horse-riding. All my family burst into relaxed laughter. That day it dawned on me that hiding my true feelings only made things worse. Away with the butterfly was the shy little girl who said nothing but cry. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者的成长经历为线索展开，讲述了作者小时候性格腼腆害羞，一次骑马游玩时，导游将蝴蝶夹在作者帽子上，作者因心疼蝴蝶却因怕伤害他人好意不敢直言，只能默默哭泣，让家人和导游误会的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写妈妈发现哭泣的作者，细心观察后发现帽子上的蝴蝶，读懂作者的委屈，帮助作者取下并放生蝴蝶。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写作者主动向导游解释自己哭泣的原因，得到对方理解，作者也从中领悟到敢于表达真实想法的道理。 2.续写线索：妈妈上前安抚——发现蝴蝶真相——取下放生蝴蝶——主动坦诚道歉——获得他人理解——游玩重获欢乐——领悟成长、告别怯懦 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①匆匆上前：rush over/hurry forward ②停止：stop/cease/quit 情绪类 ①困惑的：confused/puzzled ②温柔的：gentle/warm/soft 【点睛】[高分句型1] She turned to my father and brother, who spread their arms wearing confused looks. (运用who引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] That day it dawned on me that hiding my true feelings only made things worse. (运用it作形式主语，that引导真正的主语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用并使用完毕前 2026年春季学期高二期末学情检测 英语试题 本试卷共12页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，可先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What will the woman do next? A. Write an article. B. Sign her name. C. Reread the contract. 2. Where will the woman go this evening? A. To the gym. B. To her office. C. To the stadium. 3. Why does the woman want to lose weight? A. She’s getting married. B. She’ll attend a wedding. C. She wants to stay healthy. 4. When is the man going to leave? A. On Tuesday evening. B. On Wednesday morning. C. On Friday evening. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Favorite sports. B. Famous ski fields. C. Vacation plans. 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。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. Why is it noisy downstairs? A. A stadium is nearby. B. A game is live on TV. C. Two men are arguing. 7. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At the dentist’s. C. In the shopping center. 听下面的录音，回答第8至第10小题。 8. What can we learn about Cars? A. It stars Pixar. B. It is a cartoon movie. C. It was made in Minnesota. 9. Who is Garrison Keillor? A. He is a singer. B. He is an actor. C. He is a movie reviewer. 10. What does the man want to do this weekend? A. Go bowling. B. Go to a movie. C. Go to a concert. 听下面的录音，回答第11至第13小题。 11. What is the woman’s current major? A. Computer Programming. B. Computer Technology. . C. Computer Science. 12. What should be considered to choose a major according to the man? A. Making decisions on her own. B. Talking with her parents first. C. Looking into the job market first. 13. What will the woman probably do next? A. Find a part-time job. B. Take several new courses. C. Register for a second major. 听下面的录音，回答第14至第16小题。 14. What is the man confused about? A. How to get a visa. B. Which language to learn. C. Which country to study in. 15. What does the woman suggest the man do firstly? A. Learn some languages. B. Apply to universities. C. Start his visa process. 16. When should the man request the application forms? A. In July. B. In September. C. In December. 听下面的录音，回答第17至第20小题。 17. What did the speaker probably study in college? A. Computer. B. Engineering. C. Cooking. 18. What did the speaker do immediately after graduation? A. She opened a restaurant. B. She worked as a waitress. C. She studied design. 19. Why did her restaurant have few customers? A. The food was not organic. B. Parking was a headache. C. The decoration was poor. 20. How does the speaker feel in the end? A. Fortunate. B. Hopeful. C. Regretful. 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 Studio21 International has opened its 2026 script (剧本) competition with a mission to uncover a hit micro-drama that can appeal to a contemporary audience worldwide. The competition invites entries for series made up of stories of 2 — 5 minutes, with a total of 40 — 60 stories across the series. What to submit We remain open to scripts in any fiction type. However, priority will be given to scripts that fit into the following themes: · Realistic tales set in modern society · Coming-of-age stories · Stories focused on interpersonal relationships · Psychological dramas In addition, scripts must also meet these standards: · Engage with the audience in new and innovative ways · Maintain strong narrative drive throughout the series · Can be produced on a small budget How we evaluate Items Details Submission Period 7 July 2026 — 17 September 2026 Shortlist Announcement 10 October 2026 — 21 scripts selected Finalists Announcement 31 October 2026 — 7 finalists selected Final Event (online vote) Present scripts at www.ContentLondon2026.com Winning Script Prize £2,000 cash prize; Sign development deal with Studio21 Why enter Previous winners now have their shows in development with Studio21 and leading coproducers, and new writers and projects taken under the wing of the Studio21 are commanding the attention of coproducers worldwide. As a media partner, Screen Yorkshire is proud to support this opportunity for writers to connect with leading producers, and contribute to shaping the future of digital-first drama. 1. What is the competition mainly aimed at? A. Hunting for a hot short drama. B. Running a script-writing course. C. Raising the competition’s profile. D. Attracting investors for TV series. 2. The story about ______ is likely to be shortlisted. A. a magician traveling to the future B. a robotic dog protecting the earth C. a historical war with large battle scenes D. a teenager vlogging about the school life 3. What percentage of shortlisted scripts can reach the final? A. 1/3. B. 1/4. C. 2/5. D. 1/7. B Pearl Fryar, “Picasso of Plants”, was born in 1939 and lived a full life before getting into topiary (园艺). He served as a chemical weapons specialist, and then worked in can industry. When he transferred to a factory in Bishopville in the late 1970s, he and his wife planned to buy a house there, but they soon ran into trouble — a white resident had told their real estate (房地产) agent that he didn’t want a black couple living in the neighborhood, assuming that they wouldn’t take care of their yard. The couple settled on a property farther away, but Fryar didn’t forget the comment. He started to transform his yard into his own personal wonderland, complete with decorative trees and flowerbeds. Unlike traditional art of topiary, which features fixed shapes, Fryar’s garden had unconventional shapes, closer to something found in an abstract painting than a geometry textbook. With no formal education besides a three-minute lesson from the owner of the local nursery, he earned the attention of the local garden club and received the Yard of the Month award in 1986. Even after becoming a celebrity, Fryar kept his home the primary site of his art, and over the years it grew into a local attraction, drawing about 10,000 visitors a year. The hundreds of plant sculptures around his property included a message spelled out in eight-foot letters. “The last thing you see before you leave my garden is ’Love, Peace + Goodwill’,” Fryar said, “my garden not only appeals to the eye, but it appeals to you emotionally because you’re going to feel different when you leave than when you come.” The self-taught artist died at age 86, leaving behind a heritage in the world of gardening and acres of living art. In his own eyes, he had no fame, no degree, no fortune — just a yard and a will to shape it. And sometimes, that’s more than enough to leave a mark that lasts. 4. What made Fryar decide to take up topiary? A. A gardener’s introduction. B. An inspiration from his work. C. An experience of prejudice. D. A white resident’s suggestion. 5. What’s special about Fryar’s topiary? A. Its geometry features. B. Its free styles. C. Its abstract paintings. D. Its classic patterns. 6. What can we know about Fryar’s yard? A. It betters viewers’ emotions. B. It serves as a mere tourist spot. C. It enjoys popularity worldwide. D. It charges visitors for admission. 7. What is Fryar’s story intended to show? A. Your roots define who you are. B. Ordinary souls make great deeds. C. Everyone deserves fair treatment. D. Opening up to changes takes courage. C Muscle strength is crucial for physical health, especially for ageing populations. Muscle mass declines naturally with age, which in turn leads to a drop in muscle strength. As human lifespan extends, medical professionals pay growing attention to sarcopenia, a disorder marked by progressive weakness of muscle function. The condition typically grows more severe after 60, raising the odds of falls and bone injuries. Skeletal muscle fibers, the basic unit that makes up the muscles of our body, fall into the category of voluntary muscle, regulated by conscious nerves, and cannot undergo cell (细胞) division. Therefore, they gain volume through combination, but will waste away considerably without regular exercise. Starting at age 30, individuals lose roughly 0.8 percent of muscle tissue annually, mainly resulting from inactivity and metabolic (新陈代谢的) variations. While doctors use walking assessments and blood tests to check muscle health, you yourself can also watch out for warning signs. For example, if you spend more than 15 seconds sitting down and standing up from a chair five times, it may mean your muscle strength is declining, an early sign requiring your attention. The good news is that strength training works well in improving muscle function and you can build muscle strength at any age, and even in your 80s and 90s. Strength training doesn’t necessarily require a costly gym membership; simple moves work well, such as “bridge” exercises — lying on your back and lifting your lower body, and push-ups for the upper body. Experts recommend committing 15 to 30 minutes most days, adding that mixing up exercises is key to sticking with it. As one doctor puts it, if you are awake for 16 hours, 30 minutes of exercise amounts to just 3% of your waking hours — a small investment for maintaining muscle strength. 8. What is sarcopenia? A. An injury of the muscle mass. B. A condition of muscle decline. C. A disorder of physical balance. D. A disease of the elders over 60. 9. What may be a reason behind the muscle loss according to the text? A. Poor nervous regulation. B. Excessive strength training. C. Insufficient physical activity. D. Regular muscle fiber division. 10. What does the example in Paragraph 3 imply? A. Doing regular sit-ups is beneficial. B. Strength loss can be readily detected. C. People are likely to get weak over time. D. Doctors judge health via routine motions. 11. What do the experts advise readers to do for muscle training? A. Stick to one fixed style of workouts. B. Take lengthy sessions in pricey gyms. C. Try combined brief fitness drills often. D. Perform basic postures during rest days. D Some “facts” of visual aesthetics (审美) are so well established and obvious that we don’t stop to question them. However, as with some dimensions of everyday experience, what we find aesthetically pleasing is not random but springs from our evolutionary history. For instance, we usually prefer expansive views of mountains and forests. The Savannah Theory of environmental preference reflects the advantages of wide-open spaces for predator (捕食者) avoidance on the one hand, and for visibility of food on the other, especially when such spaces are rich in green plants and full of food and water. Of the 2 images, the left one is a typical urban scene with little plants, whereas the right one shows a more “natural” setting with an open sky, green plants, and blue water. According to the principle of biophilia (attraction to nature), most of us would choose to live and work in the city on the right. But there’s more to the appeal of the urban setting on the right than plants and open sky. The scene on the left is jarring, while the one on the right more “restful”. The term “restful” is not random here, because it correlates with a much lower cognitive (认知的) workload, in which we needn’t spend time and energy sorting out what’s important from what isn’t. Cognitive psychologists describe the ease of processing information in a scene as “sensory fluency”, where we tend to prefer simpler scenes that afford high fluency over complex ones with low fluency. In our daily life, most people prefer to live in the space that does not wear out our brain with sensory load. But research on visual complexity reveals that our preferences for visual complexity are, well, more complex than the simple “less-is-more” approach. Too little complexity is actually less preferable to most people than “optimum (最优的) complexity” presented in some scenes. Humans are visual animals, animals that evolved in early environments that shape who we are today. The most restful scene is the one that feels just right to our ancient yet adaptable genes. 12. Why do we prefer expansive views in the Savannah Theory? A. For evolution. B. For daily experience. C. For survival. D. For visual delight. 13. Which may explain the greater appeal of the right image to us? A. The low sensory fluency. B. The principle of biophilia. C. The less visual complexity. D. The “less-is-more” approach. 14. What does the underlined word “jarring” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Disturbing. B. Risky. C. Unstable. D. Lively. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. What Shapes Sight Shapes Mind B. Why We Have Visual Preferences C. When Preferences Become Complex D. How We Evolve into Visual Animals 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。 If you’ve been on social media lately, you may encounter countless influencers pushing a concept called sleepmaxxing. What is exactly sleepmaxxing? Literally speaking, it means maximizing your sleep. ____16____ It’s about getting better sleep. Nowadays more people are dealing with sleep anxiety, increased screen time, and growing awareness of how rest impacts physical and mental health. ____17____ This pursuit of quality sleep at the heart of sleepmaxxing makes perfect sense: good sleep is considered a foundation of good health and is related to everything from brain health to heart health. Sleepmaxxing supporters pursue good sleep through various adjustments. These include decreasing caffeine and increasing physical activity. ____18____ These practices have been shown to more or less improve sleep quality, helping people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up more refreshed. However, some of them attach too much importance to perfect sleep. To monitor their sleep quality, they track their sleep data through consumer wearables. ____19____ Even good sleepers vary from night to night, experiencing less than desirable sleep a couple of times per week. Above all, you should understand whether or not you need to fix your sleep. If it takes you 30 minutes or more to fall asleep, and this happens three or more times per week, this is a sign of sleeplessness. ____20____ They have effective treatments that are proven to help you sleep better. So, don’t stress about achieving the perfect sleep. Use what works for you from the sleepmaxxing trend. After all, the best sleep is the one that leaves you feeling rested. A. This has led to heated discussions. B. You’d better change your bedtime routine. C. Actually, it is unrealistic to have perfect sleep. D. But it is far from focusing on the duration of sleep. E. So sleepmaxxing has grown into an appealing trend. F. Then consider reaching out to your health professionals. G. Besides, sleep timing and having a cool bedroom are listed. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I am a seasoned game-viewing guide based in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, and to me the bush is far more than just a workplace. It is home and a lifelong ____21____. For years, I have ____22____ the unpredictability of the wild, drawing confidence from a deep bond with nature and the ____23____ I’ve gained — tracking animal footprints, interpreting their calls, and understanding their behavioral clues. I had always trusted this bond to guide me through many uncertain moments in the wild. Once it was ____24____ tested when a buffalo appeared unexpectedly near the venue where visitors were holding a dinner. I immediately recognized the buffalo’s ____25____ hackles (颈毛), warning us to keep our ____26____. Instantly I rushed to my vehicle and ____27____ it in front of the crowd. I calmly whispered to guests to stay still and silent. The buffalo left after a while. It was a close ____28____. My calmness and knowledge of wildlife kept everyone ____29____. The worst encounter came with a ____30____ black rhino. It charged toward my vehicle at full speed, throwing every guest into great panic. Struggling to ____31____ myself, I told the tourists to remain perfectly silent while I made sharp noises to ____32____ the beast. These awful moments in the wilderness never ____33____ my heart. Instead, they gently soften my perception of the wild. The hidden dangers sweeping across the bush serve as a timeless ____34____ that we are no masters of this land, but merely passing ____35____. 21. A. fantasy B. pursuit C. signal D. symbol 22. A. forgotten B. admired C. resisted D. weathered 23. A. wisdom B. patience C. respect D. support 24. A. critically B. slightly C. regularly D. roughly 25. A. fallen B. hidden C. folded D. raised 26. A. distance B. pace C. faith D. reserve 27. A. blocked B. positioned C. inspected D. mounted 28. A. match B. contact C. call D. fight 29. A. awake B. relaxed C. safe D. modest 30. A. cautious B. weak C. mild D. cross 31. A. compose B. release C. lose D. test 32. A. draw in B. come across C. call for D. drive off 33. A. bother B. harden C. satisfy D. attract 34. A. strike B. reminder C. beauty D. rhythm 35. A. guides B. owners C. guests D. customers 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。 A 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 skin, the body’s largest organ, acts as a barrier ____36____ disease, toxins, and the sun’s rays, while regulating temperature. Burns, caused by various sources, ____37____ (divide) into three types depending on the depth of skin damage. For burn first aid, it is crucial to cool the area under running water within ten minutes, with oily substances kept away and ____38____ (time) medical help sought once conditions worsen. B 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。 It is hard to define Western art precisely, as it includes a very wide range of styles, making ____39____ impossible to fully describe it in a short summary. Perhaps the most effective way is ____40____ (follow) the development of Western painting. From religion-dominated works in the Middle Ages to free-style Modern Art, every era witnesses dramatic shifts in the ways artists perceive the world and convey inner emotions, ____41____ have together built up the rich artistic heritage that lays the foundation of Western fine arts. C 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。 As teenagers become more independent, it can be easy for some to form bad habits which, if ____42____ (leave) unchecked, may lead to more serious ones in adulthood. Changing bad habits is never easy, and when immediate ____43____ (attempt) fail, many become pessimistic and give up. However, the most successful approach to making changes happens not ____44____ (sudden) but step by step. As Lao Zi put it, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” To achieve ____45____ goal of self-improvement, one must maintain self-discipline and stick to small progressive steps consistently. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。 46. It took him hours to ________ (润色) his article for the school newspaper. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. Both a________ and professionals can participate in the contest if they meet the requirements. (根据首字母单词拼写) 48. We decided to replace some old ________ (家具) and decorate our living room to make it more comfortable. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. We should offer care and support to every v________ of natural disasters and help them rebuild their homes. (根据首字母单词拼写) 50. After climbing the stairs to the top of the mountain, I was totally dog-tired and out of b________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 51. Many rare plants and animals live in the ________ (热带的) rainforest, where the weather is always warm and wet all year round. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. Don’t only see the bad side; every event has both positive and n________ meanings. (根据首字母单词拼写) 53. Bad weather forced the airline to d________ all flights, leaving hundreds of passengers waiting at the airport. (根据首字母单词拼写) 54. This old wooden clock is a rare ________ (古董) with a history of more than two hundred years. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. This medical discovery is considered a ________ (突破) in the treatment and prevention of many serious diseases. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第二节（满分25分） 56. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 All my friends agree that I am the most outspoken girl they have ever known. However, I was not born like that. One small moment from my childhood had a lasting impact on my character. When I was six years old, my father and elder brother often went horse-riding on a local farm. I wanted to go with them too, but I was too shy to tell them. Fortunately, a mother knew her daughter well. Seeing how downcast I was, mother persuaded father to bring me along next time. I was so excited. Dressed in my favorite hat, I went to the farm with my family. My mother sat under the tree waiting for us. And off we went. I enjoyed myself greatly with the guide leading the horse. He was nice to me and occasionally picked pretty flowers, handing them to me to stick in my hat. So far all was well, but then came my nightmare. The guide gave me a colorful butterfly he had just caught. “This is a perfect gift for a flower-like girl,” he said. Then he stuck the butterfly on my hat with a plastic clip (夹子)! For the next ten minutes, I was frozen. The feeling of the poor butterfly struggling against the clip made me sad but I couldn’t say anything. This was a kindness from the guide. How could I hurt his feelings by saying I didn’t want it? There was only one thing a child could do. I cried. The more they asked me questions the more I was unable to reply. “Perhaps Martha is afraid of the horse.” my brother guessed. My father said rather angrily: “Martha’s too young. We shouldn’t have brought her on this horse-riding.” I cried even harder. The guide watched me with an attentive and puzzled face. All I hoped was that they would guess what was the matter. But they didn’t. How I wished mother were there with us! Then we headed back, I crying breathlessly, my father and brother annoyed and the guide puzzled. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Upon seeing us, my mother jumped to her feet. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Having freed the butterfly, I decided to open up to the guide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $