河南信阳高级中学2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 本试卷为高二下期期末英语测试，以真实生活与时代热点为情境，覆盖语言技能与文化认知，通过科技、环境、社会等主题素材，综合考查语言能力、文化意识及思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常交际、人物访谈、科普独白|情境真实，如家庭聚会安排、图书馆续借咨询、迪士尼历史等，考查信息抓取与推理| |阅读|20题/50分|科技产品（智能节能设备）、文化现象（中国澡堂）、环境研究（亚马逊碳汇）、社会心理（年龄歧视）|素材贴近前沿，如空气炸锅节能数据、土楼民宿文化，设题注重细节理解与深层逻辑| |语言运用|25题/30分|完形填空（收养故事）、语法填空（福建土楼）|通过温情叙事与文化遗产素材，考查词汇辨析与语法应用，渗透人文关怀| |写作|2题/40分|申请信（视频展播）、记叙文续写（左撇子经历）|任务真实，如毕业视频申请、个人成长叙事，注重应用表达与情感传递|

河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2025-2026学年高二下期07月期末测试 英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A B C A C A B B A B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A C C B B A A B C C 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 B A C C D A D A D D 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 D D A D D A B F G D 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 B C C D A A B C D C 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 B D C A B 56．a 57．what 58．houses 59．whose 60．being reduced 61．were added 62．evident 63．To engage 64．as 65．and 66．Possible Version 1: Dear Eric, I am Li Hua. I’m writing to formally request that my video entry for the “Graduation Memories” short video contest be featured on our school’s media platform. My video captures one ordinary day in our classroom preparing for the College Entrance Examination: classmates reviewing intensively together, sharing snacks during breaks, and writing encouraging messages to each other on the blackboard. It ends with all of us shouting, “We can make it!” I believe this video deserves to be shown because it records the small, real moments of our final high school days — the nervousness, the determination and the silent support. Having already touched many classmates, it may comfort and motivate more students facing exam pressure. Thank you for your consideration. Yours, Li HuaPossible Version 2: Dear Eric, I am Li Hua, a creator of the video entered in the “Graduation Memories” contest. I am writing to apply for its display on the school’s media platform. Unlike traditional videos, my work The Marks of Time focuses on daily items: worn-out test papers, scattered pens, and a school uniform covered with heartfelt signatures. Each object symbolizes our dedication and friendship. I believe this unique visual narrative deserves to be shared. These common items are the collective footprints of every senior, which will undoubtedly evoke strong resonance and provide comfort during this bittersweet graduation season. Moreover, it offers a creative perspective on how to document life for the younger students. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求学生给Eric写一封信，申请将自己为学校英语社举办的“毕业留念”短视频大赛所拍摄的视频在校内平台进行展播。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： 激励人心的：encouraging → inspiring 展示：show → display/present 结束：end → conclude 面对：face → confront 2. 句式拓展： 简单句变复合句 原句：It ends with all of us shouting, “We can make it!” 拓展句：What it concludes with is all of us shouting, “We can make it!” 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to formally request that my video entry for the “Graduation Memories” short video contest be featured on our school’s media platform.(运用了that引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Having already touched many classmates, it may comfort and motivate more students facing exam pressure.(运用现在分词作状语) 67．例文 One day, our school held a talent show, and I braved the stage with my upside-down guitar. Standing behind the curtain, my heart pounded wildly. I couldn’t help recalling the strange looks I had always received for being left-handed and the endless troubles with right-handed objects. Taking a deep breath, I walked onto the stage. As my fingers touched the strings, I closed my eyes and let out the melody gently. My special way of playing soon drew all the audience’s attention. When the last note faded away, the whole hall burst into thunderous applause, replacing the confusion I had often met. That night, for the first time, I didn’t try to hide my left hand when I walked off the stage. I no longer felt embarrassed about being a left-hander. I came to realize that those daily struggles had made me more adaptable and creative. I thought of great left-handed figures like da Vinci, who achieved greatness by thinking differently. What used to be seen as awkward was actually a wonderful gift. Even grandma’s words that I was “special” suddenly made sense. I finally understood that being left-handed was never a flaw. Instead of feeling left behind, I learned to embrace my difference — being left is not wrong, but brilliantly unique. 【导语】本文以左撇子的日常困境与自我认同为线索展开，讲述了“我”作为左撇子在右撇子世界中经历种种不便与尴尬，最终在校园才艺展示中用倒持吉他的独特方式演奏并赢得掌声，从而接纳自己、拥抱差异的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写“我”在幕布后心跳加速，回忆起因左撇子遭受的异样目光和日常困扰，深吸一口气走上舞台，闭眼轻拨琴弦，独特的演奏方式吸引全场注意，曲终时掌声雷动，取代了以往的困惑与不解。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写“我”不再因左撇子感到尴尬，意识到日常挣扎让自己更具适应力和创造力，联想到达·芬奇等伟大左撇子人物，领悟到曾经的笨拙实则是珍贵的礼物，最终接纳自己的独特——左撇子不是错，而是超凡独特。 2. 续写线索：鼓起勇气登台——回忆过往困境——独特演奏赢得掌声——不再隐藏左手——领悟差异即礼物——接纳自我拥抱独特 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①吸引：draw/attract/capture ②逐渐消失：fade away/disappear/diminish 情绪类 ①局促不安：confusion/unease/nervousness ②尴尬的：embarrassed/awkward/ashamed 【点睛】【高分句型1】I couldn’t help recalling the strange looks I had always received for being left-handed and the endless troubles with right-handed objects. (运用了省略关系代词that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】What used to be seen as awkward was actually a wonderful gift. (运用了what引导的主语从句) 附：听力原文： 1． 【原文】W: You look smart, where are you going? M: Today is my grandparents’ golden wedding anniversary. All the family will be there, even my cousins who live in Australia. 2． 【原文】W: Kingscliffe Library. Can I help you? M: Yes. My library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency, and I can’t come to return it. Can I renew it? W: That’s no problem. 3． 【原文】W: Don’t tell me you were at the office very late last night! M: Yeah, I had to finish that report. W: Be careful, or you’re gonna burn yourself out. 4． 【原文】W: Good morning. What can I get you today? M: Eggs always sound good, but what do you suggest? W: If you’re really hungry, the pancakes or pies are wonderful. M: Hmmm. I’ll have a pancake, please. And a cup of milk. 5． 【原文】M: Will that be another unnecessary purchase? W: No! It’s something I really need. M: Why do you need another coat? You already have many coats at home. 6．~7． 【原文】W: Hi. This is Janet Sayers with Acme Supplies. We received your order yesterday. We have everything you requested except the printer. It’s currently unavailable. M: I'm sorry to hear that. Our current machine keeps breaking down. How soon do you think you’ll have it? W: Within a week. I can ship the rest of your order, and when the printer gets here, I’ll send it by express delivery for no extra charge. M: That’s OK. Could you also call and let me know when it arrives on your end? 8．~9． 【原文】M: Thanks for coming to this exit interview, Echke. So let’s start with the most important question. Why did you decide to leave? W: Well, I got a better job at another company. M: What makes that job more attractive? W: Well, to be honest, I’ll be doing the same work for more pay. Our pay here is below market rate, you know. M: Yes. We’ve heard this comment from other departing employees. I’ll be sure to pass it on to management again, though. Now, please tell me your impression of your manager. 10．~12． 【原文】W: Do you know that Walt Disney won the most Oscar awards in history? M: Yes, I do. I read the other day that he actually received a total of 26 Oscars. His first award was for the creation of Mickey Mouse. I think it was in 1932 or in 1933. And the last one was for Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day in 1969. W: Wait a second, Tony, didn’t Walt Disney die in 1966? M: I’m not sure of the exact year he died, but I do know he won his last award after his death. W: That’s amazing. Well, I’m not really a fan of Mickey Mouse, but I watched Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day online with my kids last year, and I must say I really enjoyed it. M: I agree. Of all Walt Disney films, Winnie the Pooh is my favorite. 13．~16． 【原文】W: Hello, Mr. Thompson. I’m Alexandra Jones. I want to ask you some questions about the project that you offer. M: Yes, of course, please fire away. W: Has the project been effective in improving the environment? M: Yes, absolutely. We have seen great results. Last year, we planted a small field of trees, and we have been measuring their oxygen output to see the benefits that they have provided to the environment. Our current goal is to plant a lot more tree species so that we can compare the benefits of each species. In order to do this, we need to get a lot more students involved in the project. W: Well, the project sounds fascinating. I would definitely like to be involved. M: Absolutely. Over the years, we have received funding from private investors and from selling shares, but the biggest improvement in our research came from a government fund that we received in the first year. This has greatly improved the organization, and we have since won prizes for our research. W: Wow, how impressive! 17．~20． 【原文】M: Hi, everyone. I’m a weather forecaster, which means I study what happens in the atmosphere and the weather conditions that occur on Earth. People are always surprised to learn that forecasters aren't just involved in weather reporting on TV, but they could also work at a radio station, too. I often get asked how I got interested in weather. Believe it or not, as a teenager, I became nervous of thunderstorms, and I’d often check the forecasts to see if any were coming. From there, my interest developed. If you are thinking of going into weather forecasting, there are some important skills you'll need. You have to be good at science, of course. The essential thing is having the ability to make sense of patterns. You won’t go too far wrong with that. Another useful skill is being able to translate a forecast into something people at home can understand. Most weather experts study physics and math before going on to do a more specialized course in forecasting. My own way in was somewhat different, as I did a business degree before getting into television as a researcher. I moved around quite a lot at the TV station and eventually ended up in the weather department, where I did my training. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。You look smart, where are you going? Today is my grandparents golden wedding anniversary. All the family will be there, even my cousins who live in australia. You look smart, where are you going? Today is my grandparents golden wedding anniversary. All the family will be there, even my cousins who live in australia. Listen to the next question. King's Cliff library, can I help you? Yes. my library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency and I can't come to return. IT, can I ever knew? IT, that's no problem. King's Cliff library, can I help you? Yes, my library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency and I can't come to return. IT can I ever knew? IT, that's no problem. Listen to the next question. Don't tell me you were at the office very late last night. Yeah, I had to finish that report. Be careful, or you're gonna burn yourself out. Don't tell me you were at the office very late last night. Yeah, I had to finish that report. Be careful, or you're gonna burn yourself out. Listen to the next question. Good morning. What can I get you today? Eggs always sound good, but what do you suggest . if you are really hungry? The pancakes or pies . are wonderful. Hm, i'll have a pancake, please, and a cup of milk. Good morning. What can I get you today? Eggs always sound good, but what do you suggest . if you are really hungry? The pancakes or pies . are wonderful. Hm, i'll have a pancake, please, and a cup of milk. Listen to the next question. Will that be another unnecessary purchase? No, it's something I really need. Why do you need another coat? You already have many coats at home. Will that be another unnecessary purchase? No, it's something . I really need. Why do you need another coat? You already have many coats at home. Listen to the next question. Hi, this is Janet sayers. With acme supplies, we received your order yesterday. We have everything you requested except the printer. It's currently unavailable. I'm sorry to hear that our current machine keeps breaking down. How soon do you think you'll have IT within a week. I can ship the rest of your order? And when the printer gets here, i'll send IT by express delivery for no extra charge. That's okay. Could you also call and let me know when he arrives on your end? Hi, this is jane. T says with acme supplies, we received your order yesterday. We have everything you requested. The printer is currently unavailable. I'm sorry to hear that current machine keeps breaking down. How soon do you think you'll have . IT within a week? I can ship the rest of your order. And when the printer gets here, i'll send IT by express delivery for no extra charge. That's okay. Could you also call and let me know when he arrives on your end? Listen to the next question. Thanks for coming to this exit interview act. So let's start with the most important question. Why did you decide to leave? Well, I got a Better job at another company. What makes that job more attractive? Well, to be honest, i'll be doing the same work for more pay. Our pay here below market rate. you know? Yes, we've heard this comment from other departing employees. I'll be sure to pass on to management again. Now please tell me your impression of your manager. Thanks for coming to this exit interview act. So let's start with the most important question. Why did you decide to leave? Well, I got a Better job at another company. What makes that job more attractive? Well, to be honest, i'll be doing the same work for more pay. Our pay here is below market, right? You know? Yes, we've heard this comment from other departing employees. I'll be sure to pass IT on to management again though. Now please tell me your impression of your manager. Listen to the . next question. 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I think IT was in nineteen thirty two or in one hundred thirty three. And the last one was for winning the pool and the blast three day in nineteen sixty nine. Eight second, tony didn't what disney die in nineteen sixty six. I'm not sure of the exact year he died, but I do know he won his last award after his death. That's amazing. Well, i'm not really a fan of Mickey mouse, but I watched winning the pool and the blustery day online with my kids last year. And I must say, I really enjoy. I agree of all vote disney films when the poo is my favorite. Listen to the next question. Hello, mister thomson. I'm AlexAndra Jones. I want to ask you some questions about the project that you offer. Yes, of course, please fire a way. Has the project been effective in improving the environment? Yes, absolutely. We have seen great results. Last year. We planted a small field of trees, and we have been measuring their oxygen output to see the benefits that they have added to the environment. Our current goal is to plant a lot more tree species so that we can compare the benefits of each species. In order to do this, we need to get a lot more students involved in the project. Well, the project sounds fascinating. I would definitely like . to be involved, absolutely. Over the years, we have received funding from private investors and from selling shares, but the biggest improvement in our research came from a government fund that we received in the first year. This has greatly improved the organization, and we have since one prizes for our research. Wow, how impressive. Hello, mister thomson, i'm Alexander Jones. I want to ask you some questions about the project that you offer. Yes, of course, please fire away. Has the project been effective in improving the environment? Yes, absolutely. We have seen great results last year. We planted a small field of trees, and we have been measuring their oxygen output to see the benefits that they have added to the environment. Our current goal is to plant a lot more tree species so that we can compare the benefits of each species. In order to do this, we need to get a lot more students involved in the project. Well, the project sounds fascinating. I would definitely like to be involved absolutely. Over the years, we have received funding from private investors and from selling shares, but the biggest improvement in our research came from a government fund that we received in the first year. This has greatly improved the organization and we have since one Prices for our research. Wow, how impressive. Listen to the next question. Hi everyone, i'm a weather forecaster, which means I study what happens in the atmosphere and the weather conditions that occur on earth. People are always surprised to learn that forecasters aren't just involved in weather reporting on T. V, but they could also work at a radio station too. I often get asked how I got interested in whether believe IT or not. As a teenager, I became nervous of thunderstorms, and i'd often check the forecasts to see if any were coming from there. My interest developed, if you are thinking of going into whether the forecasting there are some important skills you will need, you have to be good at science. Of course, the essential thing is having the ability to make sense of patterns. You won't go too far wrong with that. Another useful scale is being able to translate a forecast into something people at home can understand. Most weather experts study physics and math before going on to do a more specialized course in forecasting. 没有，因为in was somewhat different。As I did a business degree before getting into television as a researcher, I moved around quite a lot at the T, V station and eventually ended up in the weather department where I did my training. Hi everyone, i'm a weather forecaster, which means I study what happens in the atmosphere and the weather conditions that occur on earth. People are always surprised to learn that forecasters aren't just involved in weather reporting on T. V, but they could also work at a radio station too. I often get asked how I got interested in whether believe IT or not. As a teenager, I became nervous of thunderstorms, and i'd often check the forecasts to see if any were coming from there. My interest developed. If you are thinking of going into whether the forecasting there are some important skills need, you have to be good at science. Of course, the essential thing is having the ability to make sense of presence. You won't go too far wrong with that. Another useful scale is being able to translate a forecast into something people at home can understand. Most weather experts study physics and math before going on to do a more specialized course in forecasting. My own way in was somewhat different as I did a business degree before getting into television as a researcher. I moved around quite a lot at the TV station and eventually ended up in the weather department where I did my training. 听力部分到此结束。 河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2025-2026学年高二下期07月期末测试 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案是：C。 1． What is the man going to do? A．Attend a family reunion. B．Visit his cousins abroad. C．Host a wedding anniversary party. 2．What does the man want to do? A．Complain about an emergency. B．Extend the loan period for a book. C．Ask about the due date of his book. 3．What is the woman’s feeling now? A．Regret. B．Disappointment. C．Worry. 4． Where does the conversation take place? A．At a restaurant. B．At a supermarket. C．At the woman’s house. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．Throwing away unnecessary items. B．Planning a shopping trip. C．Buying a new coat. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．Why does Janet make the call? A．To tell about a delay. B．To request payment. C．To place an order. 7．What does the man ask Janet to do in the end? A．Offer free shipping. B．Keep him updated. C．Repair his printer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．What contributes the most to Echke’s leaving? A．Her heavy workload. B．Her low salary. C．Her tough manager. 9．What does the man promise to do? A．Report the comment. B．Contact other departing employees. C．Move Echke to another department. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．When did Walt Disney win the first Oscar award? A．In the mid-1920s. B．In the early 1930s. C．In the late 1960s. 11．What is special about Walt Disney’s last Oscar award? A．He didn’t receive it himself. B．He won it just before his death. C．He got it for his first famous character. 12．What do we know about the speakers? A．They are fans of Mickey Mouse. B．They like to watch Walt Disney films with kids. C．They both like Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．What is probably the woman? A．A journalist. B．An officer. C．A student. 14．What has been done to the trees planted last year? A．They’ve been moved to another spot. B．They’ve been measured for oxygen output. C．They’ve been compared with other species. 15．What is the current goal of the project? A．To expand the tree planting area. B．To introduce more tree species. C．To win more academic prizes. 16．What was key to the research improvement? A．The government fund. B．The private investment. C．The money from selling shares. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．Where does the speaker work? A．At a TV station. B．At a radio station. C．At a weather station. 18．What made the speaker get into the field? A．ATV program. B．His childhood experience. C．Research on weather conditions. 19．What is most important to be a weather forecaster? A．Doing well in science. B．Explaining forecasts simply. C．Being able to analyze patterns. 20．What did the speaker major in before starting his work? A．Physics. B．Math. C．Business. 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 WISH LIST: ENERGY-SAVING TECHEVE ENERGY £39.95/$43.95| evehome.com Smart plugs are a great tool to tackle energy consumption. Plugs such as the Eve Energy are able to give you remote access to your devices and appliances through your smartphone and switch off any that have been left on.You can also automate shutoffs and create a weekly schedule to avoid excess energy use. Through the companion app, you can also receive detailed analytics on the total consumption, projected costs, and total costs for connected devices. 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This particular air fryer boasts an 11-litre capacity to prepare entire meals, and the flexi drawer can be divided into two 5.5-litre sections for separate cooking. 21．What can the Eve Energy’ s app do? A．Extend the plug's service life. B．Provide energy data analysis. C．Adjust the room's light color. D．Update weekly diet schedule. 22．Where can you buy the Lustre E14? A．Onphilips-hue.com. B．From an appliance store. C．From a companion app. D．On towerhousewares.co.uk. 23．If an oven consumes 200 units of energy, how much can the air fryer save at most? A．11. B．60. C．140. D．160. B A new trend — spending a whole day inside a bathhouse — is quietly reshaping how foreign visitors experience China. Videos tagged “24-hour spas in China” have become viral on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, drawing content creators from different parts of the world. US travel vlogger Jonathan, who runs a channel called Travel Escapes, recently drew global attention to China’s spa culture after documenting his 24-hour stay at a luxury, yet very affordable, bathhouse in Chengdu, Sichuan province.“This is unbelievable,” he said, as he turned his lens (镜头) on the facility covering five floors. “For $41, you get everything. There’s a library, pool tables, massage rooms, sleeping areas…” At the center of a Chinese bathhouse experience lies the body scrub (搓澡). The rejuvenating practice, performed by trained attendants who use various degrees of pressure for maximum benefit, amazes visitors, particularly first-times. “It was a bit painful at first, but you walk out feeling like your skin, and maybe even your mind, has been reset,” one visitor wrote online. Spas and bathhouses in China often serve as wellness retreats, with therapies such as gua sha — a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that uses smooth-edged tools to boost circulation, help reduce swelling and release tension — and cupping adding another dimension to the experience. What visitors experience is not a novelty, but the reinvention of a centuries-old practice. The popularity of communal bathhouses dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. The rising popularity of Chinese spas and bathhouses is indicative of a broader shift in how foreigners visiting China want to experience China. Most travelers seek immersive, everyday experiences, which social media users often refer to as “very Chinese moments”. “Things that feel ordinary to locals are becoming extraordinary for international visitors,” said Li Mengran, spokeswoman for UTour Group, a leading travel  platform based in Beijing.“That's where a new wave of tourism growth is coming from.” 24．Why does the author mention Jonathan in the text? A．To recommend a five-floor bathhouse. B．To advertise Jonathan's travel channel. C．To illustrate the popularity of China's bathhouse. D．To prove Chinese short videos are popular online. 25．Which of the following best describes “body scrub” according to the text? A．Painful and intense. B．Ancient and global. C．Gentle and rejuvenating. D．Professional and rewarding. 26．What does the international visitors’ focus shift to? A．In-depth experiences. B．Cheaper luxury activities. C．Mind-resetting adventures. D．Multi-dimensional moments. 27．What is the main purpose of the article? A．To promote Chinese bathhouses worldwide. B．To show foreign vloggers’ daily life in China. C．To introduce the services of Chinese bathhouse. D．To present a new way foreigners experience China. C The Amazon rainforest may be shifting from a massive carbon sink to a net carbon emitter. Since 1985, human activity has destroyed more than 10% of the Amazon's forest cover, releasing substantial amounts of CO2 previously sequestered in trees and soil. Deforestation through fires releases 1.5 billion tonnes of CO2 annually, driving climate warming. Vegetation changes alter atmospheric composition, surface reflectivity, and cloud properties, which can either intensify or slow warming.  The replacement of dark forest cover by brighter grasses increases  surface reflectivity, leading to more reflection of solar radiation, though weaker than in snow-covered regions. Among these, how clouds respond to forest loss remains the least understood. Previous studies on cloud cover yielded conflicting results: some reported reductions after deforestation, while others reported increases. This difference arises from strong regional and seasonal variations. Notably, prior studies examined long-term associations rather than immediate deforestation impacts such as fire aerosols. To resolve this, Dror and Feingold analyzed two decades of MODIS and CERES satellite data, comparing deforested regions with nearby undisturbed areas. Their findings reveal that cloud cover rises systematically with deforestation year-round,peaking during the dry season. In areas where forest loss surpassed 50%, cloud cover grew by 3.1% on average,reaching 5.1% in the most heavily cleared zones. Moreover, cloud tops sat at lower altitudes over cleared lands. These low-altitude clouds enhanced reflection of incoming solar radiation rather than trapping outgoing heat. The resulting cooling effect from this cloud increase proved at least twice as strong as that from surface reflectivity changes alone. While increased cloudiness thus reduces part of the CO2-driven warming, other factors like non-CO2 greenhouse gases remain uncertain. and aerosols such as methane and ozone remain uncertain, with either warming or cooling effects through complex pathways. Current evidence suggests that even combined biophysical effects cannot fully cancel out the warming. Therefore, maintaining and restoring Amazon forest cover remains essential for climate protection. 28．What does the underlined word“sequestered” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．Stored. B．Produced. C．Released. D．Transformed. 29．How did Dror and Feingold carry out their study? A．By measuring CO2 levels in heavily cleared forest areas. B．By conducting ground surveys of vegetation in Amazon areas. C．By analyzing seasonal rainfall patterns across Amazon regions. D．By comparing satellite data between cleared and undisturbed areas. 30．What accounts for the stronger cooling effect over cleared lands? A．Greater ground reflectivity from grasses. B．More trapping of outgoing heat by low clouds. C．Higher altitude of cloud tops over cleared lands. D．Lower cloud tops reflecting more solar radiation. 31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Cloud feedback alone stabilizes climate. B．Future drying will enhance cloud cooling. C．Biophysical factors lead to ineffective results. D．Forest restoration is essential despite partial cooling. D At 56, I am beginning to feel the physical effects of ageing. I won’t bore you with the details, but none of them is great fun. Yet researchers now suggest that one of the most damaging effects may not be physical at all. It may begin with how people come to see ageing itself. They call it internalised ageism: the tendency to hold negative expectations about one’s own health simply because of age. When older adults are repeatedly assumed to be slow, forgetful, or incapable of learning, such ideas do not always stay outside them. Over time, they can become part of how people see themselves. Once that happens, behaviour may change: a person who expects decline may exercise less, pay less attention to diet, and treat every sign of weakness as proof of something worse. Research shows that internalised ageism can affect how people age. A Harvard study found that older adults with the most positive views showed slower physical and mental decline and kept healthier habits than those with the most negative views. Crucially, researchers ruled out the simpler explanation — poor health did not simply cause pessimism. Instead, a person’s attitude at the  start predicted how their health changed over time. Becca Levy at YaleSchool of Public Health found further support: among people over 65 with mild memory problems, those with a positive outlook were far more likely to recover. Her research also shows that such negative thinking generates over three million extra disease cases in the US each year, at a combined cost of over eleven billion dollars. Yet internalised ageism doesn’t just come from within. Negative images of older people spread through the media, advertising, and even the advice of medical professionals. Because these messages appear so naturally in daily life, they are seldom questioned. By the time most people notice them, they have already taken root. A partial answer exists. Research shows attitudes towards ageing can shift through positive messages. But changing deeply held beliefs takes generations, as the long struggle against racial prejudice shows. I’m not going to let it get me down. Instead, I’m going to try to make my own ageing process great fun. 32．What is the root cause of internalized ageism? A．Less attention to exercise and diet. B．Gradual loss of learning capability. C．Constant fear over physical decline. D．Repeated exposure to age prejudice. 33．What can we learn about ageing from the Harvard study? A．Attitude affects the rate of ageing. B．Pessimism results from faster ageing. C．Mindset alone defines ageing process. D．Healthy habits promise slower ageing. 34．Why is internalised ageism hard to change? A．Its roots take time to appear. B．It is backed by professionals. C．Its sources are widely varied. D．It is established as a social norm. 35．Which is the most suitable title for the text? A．Age Prejudice: A Long Battle for Society B．The Elderly: A Group Misunderstood by Society C．Social Messages: A Silent Force Behind Age Bias D．Negative Expectations: A Hidden Threat in Ageing 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。 Within the scientific community, dreams are still something of a mystery. However, improvements in brain imaging and recent physiological studies have brought us one step closer to answering the question of why some people remember their dreams more than others. 36 Gender 37 Researchers arent exactly sure why, but Barrett says it could be a biological or hormonal difference. Barrett notes that differences between  men and women in regard to dream recall are“modest” and that there are greater differences within each gender than between the genders. Age As we get older, it often gets harder to recall our dreams. Your ability to remember dreams improves in late childhood and adolescence, and tends to peak in your twenties, Barrett says 38 However, there are exceptions,and people sometimes experience the opposite. Amount of sleep The amount of sleep one gets is one of the most important factors. 39 However, those rapid eye movement periods get longer throughout the night, meaning that you’re doing the most dreaming toward the morning generally right before you wake up. Brain activity Thanks to brain imaging, scientists now have a better idea of which parts of the brain are associated with dreaming. A part of the brain that processes information and emotions is more active in people who remember their dreams more often. 40 In turn, this may promote something called intrasleep (睡眠期间) wakefulness. If you don’t remember anything, Barrett says it's still helpful to assess how you feel when you first awaken. “Sometimes if you just stay with whatever emotion you woke up with,” she says, “a dream will come rushing back.” A．Dr. Deirdre Barrett shared a few of the factors. B．Women, on average, recall more dreams than men. C．So what can you do to help you remember your dreams? D．This region may help people pay more attention to external cues. E．Similarly, the “high recallers” tend to exhibit more brain activity. F．After that point, people often experience a gradual drop-off in dream recall. G．People dream every 90 minutes during the rapid eye movement sleep cycle. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 True was a four-year-old boy. Born with heart disease requiring 41 , he spent his earliest years in foster (寄养) care. On his operation day at Children’s Nebraska hospital, True was admitted for the surgery by himself. That’s when Dr. Amy Beethe walked in. True’s 7-hour surgery made Amy keep thinking about the sweet little kid who was 42 it all by himself. Dr. Amy 43 True’s case worker and learned he had six siblings (兄弟姐妹), none of whom were doing well. Few families were willing to offer a 44 home for True considering his demanding medical needs. Then the social worker asked Amy: Are you a(n) 45 ? The answer was already in Amy’s heart. She was   46 a mom of six — three biological and three 47 . But she knew her family, and her heart, had 48 for one more. When Amy’s husband, Ryan, 49 True in the hospital, he immediately fell in love with him — and the 4-year-old   50 the Beethe family. Something even more 51 followed. The Beethes realized how close True was with his siblings, so Amy sought to find them foster homes to keep the kids 52 . Amy’s sister adopted one girl, her sister-in-law’s family adopted another, a coworker adopted two more, and Amy and Ryan opened their 53 and home again to adopt True’s sister Laney. The little boy 54 the hospital alone for heart surgery, but he left with a 55 — and a heart full of love. 41．A．transplant B．surgery C．protection D．consultation 42．A．talking about B．looking for C．going through D．showing off 43．A．supported B．recognized C．contacted D．identified 44．A．comfortable B．peaceful C．spacious D．permanent 45．A．option B．assistant C．doctor D．witness 46．A．currently B．naturally C．unfortunately D．obviously 47．A．confused B．adopted C．abandoned D．ignored 48．A．plans B．excuses C．room D．responsibility 49．A．followed B．admired C．treated D．met 50．A．helped B．called C．joined D．respected 51．A．complicated B．remarkable C．interesting D．strange 52．A．amused B．calmed C．educated D．connected 53．A．door B．mouths C．hearts D．hospital 54．A．entered B．explored C．changed D．survived 55．A．dream B．family C．souvenir D．lesson 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共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（注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。 Fujian tulou, or earthen buildings, are traditional homes in Fujian. Ju chose Changrong Building, 56 homestay transformed from a tulou, because she wanted to experience 57 it was like to live there. The homestay keeps its old exterior(外观) but 58 (house)12 modern rooms. After a2023 repair project by a Xiamen University team, the building, 59 central hall now serves as a reading space, offers tea-picking and costume experiences, while the team avoided the risk of the building 60 (reduce) to a lifeless display. Fujian tulou buildings 61 (add) to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Since then, local tourism has shifted from basic sightseeing to high-quality stays. This change is also 62 (evidence) in Hua’an, where old houses have become galleries, coffee shops and libraries. 63 (engage) younger guests, local teams have added playful activities and digital souvenirs. Some tulou models make it possible for tourists to play videos by tapping phones against them. During Spring Festival, Hua’ an launched a China-chic game. In the game, tourists took part 64 characters, completing tasks involving folk dances and traditional sports. These efforts aim to move beyond visiting a single building to creating a destination where visitors experience a life that begins with nature, continues through local customs 65 returns to the warmth of the home. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) 66．假定你是李华，你校英语社举办的“毕业留念”短视频大赛已圆满结束。你的参赛作品深受同学喜爱。请你给活动负责人Eric写一封信，申请将你的视频在校内平台进行展播，内容包括： （1）视频内容；（2）申请理由。 注意: （1）写作词数应为80左右；（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Eric, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分) 67．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。 Being left-handed sounds cool, until you realize it is less about genius and more about daily survival. We lefties share the same DNA with great figures like Chaplin, da Vinci and Oprah, yet we struggle constantly with all kinds of right-handed everyday objects. My struggles began early in kindergarten. The teacher handed me a pair of child-safe scissors, which turned out to be anything but safe for a left-hander. The paper I cut looked as if it had been attacked by a hamster (仓鼠). My teacher sighed and advised me to try harder, never knowing I was actually fighting against centuries of right-handed design. Later in school, I suffered a lot from those lecture seats with desks attached only on the right. To write, I had to twist my body awkwardly, with my left arm hanging unsupported in the air. After class, ink stained my palm, my shoulder ached terribly, and my handwriting was as messy as a doctor’s prescription (处方). Pens were another disaster. Right-handed people glide smoothly across the page, while I always leave wet ink everywhere. By the time I finished an essay, my hand was covered in dark ink stains. Almost everything in life — scissors, spiral notebooks, zippers and door handles — was all designed for right-handed people. When I took up guitar in college, my instructor was shocked to see me play with my left hand. Left-handed guitars were rare and overpriced, so I had no choice but to flip a regular guitar upside down just like Jimi Hendrix. Even my grandmother once tried to correct me by tying my left hand behind my back. But I was so clumsy that I spilled food all over the floor. She finally gave up, muttering that I was somehow special. As I grew up, I learned to adapt. I chose proper seats in restaurants to avoid elbow conflicts, flipped notebooks, used reversed (颠倒的) keyboards and operated right-handed mice with my left hand, always drawing curious stares from others. Still, I felt awkward and out of place living in a right-handed world. 注意: (1)    续写词数应为150左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: One day, our school held a talent show, and I braved the stage with my upside-down guitar. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: That night, for the first time, I didn’t try to hide my left hand when I walked off the stage. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $