精品解析：甘肃临洮中学2026-2027学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（三）

甘肃省临洮中学高二年级期末考试卷（三） 英 语 考生注意： 1．满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3．本卷命题范围：高考范围。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What did the man miss yesterday? A. A report. B. An experiment. C. A football match. 2. Where does the conversation take place most probably? A. In a bank. B. In a classroom. C. In a war department. 3. What does the woman probably do? A. A writer. B. A zoo keeper. C. A tour guide. 4. What is Simon trying to do? A. Offer advice. B. Explain a problem. C. Ask about software. 5. When will the man check out? A. At 5:20 a.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 10:00 a.m. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the big elephants like? A. They are unhappy. B. They are kind. C. They are young. 7. What does Robert want to do? A. See paintings online. B. Surf the Internet in person. C. Draw pictures for a campaign. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. When did the man have Holika Dahan? A. On March 12th. B. On March 13th. C. On March 14th. 9. What are guiya and thandai? A. Holi colors. B. Music types. C. Traditional sweets. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Co-workers. C. Teacher and student. 11. What is a benefit of the approach in the man’s opinion? A. It helps enhance students’ listening skills. B. It improves students’ influence and confidence. C. It encourages learning other foreign languages. 12. What do lower-level students probably think of the approach? A. Supportive. B. Challenging. C. Interesting. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the man make a call? A. To ask for a solution. B. To make a complaint. C. To get some information. 14. What does the man expect of an ideal flat? A. It must be very modern. B. It has four bedrooms. C. It needs to have a large kitchen. 15. What is an advantage of the first flat? A. It includes a new shower. B. Its decoration is very attractive. C. The transportation is convenient. 16. What does the man dislike about the second flat? A. Its price. B. Its location. C. Its equipment. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker intend to become at first? A. A diving instructor. B. A research scientist. C. A geography teacher. 18. What happened to the speaker in Australia? A. She taught a maths course. B. She fell in love with diving. C. She settled in a city of Australia. 19. What did the speaker do shortly after completing a master’s degree? A. She ran her own business. B. She joined an underwater club. C. She went diving in South Africa. 20. How does the speaker feel now? A. Anxious. B. Grateful. C. Satisfied. 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 Kent & Sussex Poetry Society’s Open Poetry Competition, 2026 We are pleased to announce that our annual Open Poetry Competition is now open for entries (参赛作品). As in previous years, we offer seven prizes: 1st Prize: £1,000 2nd Prize: £300 3rd Prize: £100 4th Prize: 4×£50 Entry fee: Any number of poems can be submitted (递交), on payment of £5 per poem, or £4 each for three poems or more. (ENTRY IS BY EMAIL ONLY) Deadline for receipt of entries: January 31st, 2026. Requirements: ●The competition is for anyone aged 16 and over, from anywhere in the world. ●Poems must be in English, on any subject, in any style, no longer than 40 lines. ●Poems should not have been published elsewhere (including self-published) by April 21st, 2026, and should be written by yourself. Also, they should not be entered into any other competition. ●Please send your poems by email to kentandsussexpoetry@ gmail.com in a single Word or PDF attachment. ●All poems are judged anonymously (匿名), so you should not bear your name, nor any other form of identification. In your covering email, please give: Your name and postal address ●A list of the titles of all poems submitted The date you made your PayPal payment Further information: All entries are read by the judge, Mimi Khalvati, whose decision is final. No person may win more than one prize. Prize winners only will be contacted with news of the judge’s decision by mid-April. The results will be announced on our website on April 22nd, 2026. Prize-winning poems will be posted on our website, and also included in our annual Folio publication. Prize winners will also be invited to read those poems at our monthly meeting in Tunbridge Wells in April, where Mimi will also read from her own work. 1. How much should a participant pay for three poems? A. £4. B. £5. C. £12. D. £15. 2. What is a requirement for an entry? A. It consists of over 40 lines. B. It must be an original work. C. It is written by someone under 16. D. It is submitted in two different forms. 3. Which of the following is for prize winners? A. Being invited to a meeting. B. Writing a poem with Mimi. C. Publishing all of their works. D. Providing suitable job offers. B For many years, the kitchen was a place I was afraid of rather than enjoyed. Despite my love for food and the excitement of trying new flavors, I was often discouraged by the fear of failing or making mistakes. When I was a little girl, cooking wasn’t something I was encouraged to try on my own. Most meals were prepared by family members who made them seemingly effortlessly, which only made me feel more incapable. When I attempted to help, I was easily discouraged by the complexity of recipes and the number of things I had to handle all at once — shopping, timing, seasoning, and more. As I grew older, that fear didn’t fade. I often chose to order food or rely on simple, premade items because the kitchen seemed like a minefield where one misstep could lead to disaster. One day, I reached a breaking point. I was tired of missing out on the satisfaction of making meals and wanted to feel more in control of what I ate. I decided that I had to face my fear head-on rather than avoid it. My approach was to break things down into manageable steps. I picked recipes that were beginner-friendly and focused on mastering basic techniques before moving on to more complicated dishes. Initially (起初), I overcooked vegetables, mixed ingredients incorrectly, and at times completely forgot to add key components (成分). Instead of feeling defeated, I began viewing those moments as valuable lessons. Repetition was also key. By practicing simple recipes multiple times, I became more familiar with cooking processes. Repetition made me less anxious. As I gained hands-on experience, I started feeling more capable and was willing to experiment with new recipes and ingredients. Now, the kitchen has become a playground of discovery for me. 4. What can be learned about the author as a child? A. She could prepare most simple meals. B. She was a good helper in the kitchen. C. She often intended to try complex recipes. D. She wasn’t motivated to cook on her own. 5. What does the underlined word “fade” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Balance. B. Disappear. C. Repeat. D. Erupt. 6. What were the author’s cooking sessions like at first according to paragraph 5? A. They didn’t go very well. B. They ruined her confidence. C. They were free from mistakes. D. They kept her in a good mood. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Learn a Lesson Eventually B. Overcome Fear in the Kitchen C. Experiment with New Recipes D. Master Cooking Skills Effortlessly C Raccoons (浣熊), often called “trash pandas” for searching rubbish bins, are changing as they live closer to humans. A study suggests these masked mammals are even starting to look “cuter”, a result of living near us. Scientists examined nearly 20,000 photos. They found urban raccoons have a “clear reduction in snout (吻部) length” compared to rural ones. This physical change is like early domestication in pets, suggesting urban raccoons are becoming more comfortable and less fearful around people, adapting to our world. Raffaela Lesch, a co-author, explained “urban domestication” often begins with human waste. “Trash is really the kick-starter,” she said. “Wherever humans go, there’s trash — and animals love our trash.” This easy food source draws raccoons into human areas, increasing interaction. Living near humans creates strong pressure. Raccoons less aggressive or afraid are more likely to find food, survive, and reproduce. Their genes for calmer behaviors and shorter snouts are passed on. This is consistent with “domestication syndrome”, physical changes like smaller facial bones, seen when animals adapt to humans. These traits are also seen in pets, like dogs from wolves. The study highlights that only animals with “dampened flight responses” — less likely to run away when frightened — thrive (繁荣生存) in urban settings (successfully grow, develop, and flourish in city environments). This process is a clear example of natural selection. It reminds us that our daily lives and environments can lead to unexpected evolutionary (进化的) changes in the animal kingdom, showing the complex human-nature relationship. 8. What does urban raccoons’ reduced snout length imply? A. Their sense of smell gets clearer. B. They feel much safer near people. C. They increasingly refuse urban life. D. Their hunting abilities grow sharper. 9. Why does Raffaela Lesch call human trash a “kick-starter”? A. To explain initial species interaction. B. To illustrate raccoons’ feeding habits. C. To warn about environmental damage. D. To emphasize easy access to resources. 10. What helps raccoons succeed in urban areas? A. Their rapid reproductive cycle. B. Their ability to find new homes. C. Their improved sense of hearing. D. Their calmer, less fearful nature. 11. What can we conclude from this study? A. Masked mammals are adaptable species. B. Human presence drives animal evolution. C. Animals will always avoid human contact. D. Urban environments pose risks for wildlife. D AI models lack human senses like smell and touch, limiting their understanding of concepts such as flowers or humor. While advanced models show impressive language skills, their understanding nevertheless differs fundamentally from humans due to missing sensory experiences. Researchers at the Ohio State University compared humans and AI models in understanding nearly 4,500 words. Both groups rated each word for a variety of aspects, such as the level of emotional arousal (唤醒) they bring to mind, or their links to senses and physical interaction with different parts of the body. It turns out that people and AI have a similar conceptual map of words that don't relate to interactions with the outside world, but differ greatly when words are linked to senses and physical actions. The problem lies in AI models’ text-only training. Models trained on both images and text showed closer consistency with human responses. As researchers note: “Multi-modal training brings greater benefits than expected.” This suggests future AI models may need a robot body to gain such experience. Philip Feldman at the University of Maryland says that giving AI models a robot body and exposing them to sensorimotor (感觉运动的) input would probably result in a jump in ability, but that we will have to be very careful about how this is done, given the risk of robots causing physical harm to people around them. Avoiding such risks would mean adding limits to robot actions, or only using soft robots that can cause no harm for training, says Feldman — but that would have its own downsides. “This is going to mess up their view of the world,” says Feldman. “One of the things they would learn is that you can bounce off (弹开) things, because they have little mass. Put such deep understanding that has to do with physical contact in a real robot with mass and you would have robots believing that they could just crash into each other at full speed.” 12. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us? A. Sensory gaps limit AI models’ understanding. B. Sensory training expands AI models’ capabilities. C. AI models fail to understand complex human ideas. D. AI models are better than humans at language skills. 13. How did researchers compare humans and AI models in the study? A. By assessing their vocabulary. B. By comparing their writing styles. C. By testing their performance in a game. D. By contrasting their interpretation of words. 14. What can be inferred about equipping AI models with a robot body? A. It decreases their potential risks. B. It boosts their learning competence. C. It improves their ability to innovate. D. It increases their chances of self-recovery. 15. What is Feldman mainly worried about regarding robots? A. They may not move fast enough. B. They will lack basic emotions. C. They might misjudge their strength. D. They could fail to follow orders. 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。 You may have heard the old expression “shake it off”. It’s comforting to know that with the power of the mind, it’s possible to shift your perspective. Through letting go and moving forward, a brighter future may be possible. ____16____ An ancient mind-body technique called “somatic shaking” is becoming popular. The practice helps people release tension and reconnect with a sense of calm. ____17____ Dr. Scott Lyons, a clinical holistic psychologist, says that while every mammal (哺乳动物) does it naturally, it’s easy to overlook what your body needs in modern society. In fact, spending long hours on the computer, watching TV, or scrolling on your phone can cause the body to freeze or stay in a stressed state. “Shaking is literally the completion of the things we were meant to do as part of our human evolution (进化),” Lyons adds. You can try this fun and simple activity each morning or whenever you feel like it can help. There are several ways to try this activity. Do a standing full-body shake. Place your feet hip-width apart and start softly shaking your legs. ____18____ This way can help your whole body let go of tension. Another method is the knee-bounce shake, which involves bending your knees slightly and gently bouncing up and down. When combined with allowing your arms to hang loose, it will be more effective. ____19____ You can also move the upper half of your body with an arm and shoulder shake. Allow your arms to shake loosely from your shoulders. This may help release stress in the upper back and neck. Whether it’s through dancing or jumping around, this simple practice can help calm the mind and body. ____20____ A. The concept could go beyond the mind. B. Plant your feet on the ground and shake it out. C. Stress can cause tightness to get trapped in the body. D. Science reveals why somatic shaking may be effective. E. Allow the movement to make its way upwards to your shoulders. F. Therefore, take one shake when you want to reconnect with yourself. G. Benefits include relaxing the lower part of your body and your nervous system. 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’ve tended to keep myself away from uncomfortable situations. I’ve always sought ____21____ in the path of least resistance, looking for predictability. My days were ____22____ spent going to the same gym and shopping at the same store. One fall morning, I told my friend I was ____23____ here. And I was aware that I was ____24____ situations that pushed me out of my comfort zone. I had seen how I was ____25____ my own prison, but didn’t know how to break out. The advice she gave me ____26____ my life. “Starting today, do something every day that ____27____ you,” she said. I agreed and decided to ____28____ fear. I tried to explore new and ____29____ opportunities. My adventure to seek out fear transformed me into a person who said yes to the things I used to say no to. My friend’s ____30____ made me overcome fear and take actions actively. In the years to come, following my friend’s suggestion enriched my life and ____31____ doors that I didn’t even know had been closed. Years of practicing being brave made bravery easier. I felt confident and ____32____ for the first time in my life. When my husband presented me with the real possibility of taking a new job and moving to a foreign country, my answer is “Yes.” Accepting and even ____33____ for opportunities that terrify me is meaningful. It has ____34____ me with the knowledge that I can use to do ____35____ things. Fear is a teacher. 21. A. connection B. freedom C. fun D. safety 22. A. immediately B. occasionally C. usually D. rarely 23. A. found B. protected C. sent D. stuck 24. A. avoiding B. improving C. accepting D. ignoring 25. A. exchanging B. creating C. kicking D. destroying 26. A. turned around B. broke down C. got over D. set aside 27. A. satisfies B. interests C. scares D. calms 28. A. understand B. hug C. hide D. identify 29. A. challenging B. reasonable C. manageable D. inspiring 30. A. invitation B. forgiveness C. encouragement D. involvement 31. A. discovered B. examined C. kept D. opened 32. A. capable B. patient C. busy D. careful 33. A. sparing B. paying C. working D. searching 34. A. defended B. weakened C. equipped D. corrected 35. A. specific B. incredible C. strange D. complex 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。 Shanghai Jiushi Art Museum opened its first exhibition, Before the Earth Falls Down, at its new address on Wednesday. Several famous artists participated ____36____ the exhibition. The museum is now in the historic McBain Building, also known as the Asia Building, at No. 1 the Bund home. The space was formerly the Bund One Art Museum, and up to now, it ____37____(host) Claude Monet’s Impression Sunrise, Titian’s Flora, as well as ____38____(piece) by Botticelli and contemporary artists. Originally ____39____(construct) in 1916, the McBain Building is one of the landmark examples of New Classical architecture on Shanghai’s waterfront. Jiushi Art Museum’s relocation to the building is part of a ____40____(consistency) effort to revitalize historical structures in the area. “In renovating (修缮) the second and third floors, we determined ____41____(preserve) the original arched windows to create a dialogue between the artworks inside and the Bund landscape outside," said Tang Mingze, project manager of the museum. The museum is part of a much broader cultural network that includes the Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery and the Jiushi Art Salon at 230 Beijing Road East. “We aim to promote diversified artistic ____42____(integrate) and activation of these heritage buildings, enriching public experiences in this iconic Shanghai district,” Tang added. Running through June 28, the ____43____(absorb) exhibition Before the Earth Falls Down features nine contemporary artists from China and abroad, ____44____ works — spanning installations, paintings, video and sound — explore the rapid loss of biodiversity ____45____ the pressing realities of global environmental crises. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的朋友Jin在学习英语时经常遇到陌生单词，他总在电子翻译笔和纸质字典之间犹豫，为此，他想咨询你的意见。请你给他写一封推荐信，内容包括： 1. 推荐其中一种工具； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：电子翻译笔electronic translation pen Dear Jin, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My younger sister Lily had always longed for a cat. Every birthday and every Spring Festival, she made the same wish. My parents, however, remained unconvinced, firmly believing that keeping a pet would be more trouble than pleasure, especially with two busy students in the family. Everything changed unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon. On my way home from school, I noticed a small gray cat sitting near the entrance of our apartment building. It wasn’t afraid at all. Instead, it followed me upstairs, slipped into our living room, and settled there as if it had already decided where it belonged. Lily let out a scream of excitement. “She chose us!” Lily announced, her voice trembling with certainty. My father immediately pointed to the cat hair gathering on the sofa, while my mother raised concerns about feeding schedules once exam pressure set in. After a long and cautious discussion, they finally agreed to keep the cat for one week — as a trial. We named it “Cloud,” inspired by its soft fur. In the beginning, things went smoothly. Cloud spent most of the day sleeping and followed Lily from room to room, like a loyal shadow. But soon, problems appeared. Cloud would often knock over a flower pot, scratch the curtains, and jump onto the dining table. Each small accident added to the growing unease. “This is exactly what we feared,”my father remarked. Lily tried to defend Cloud, promising to take full responsibility. I remained mostly silent, watching how quickly excitement gave way to tension. On a cold evening, after Cloud accidentally spilled a cup of water onto my homework, I lost my temper and shouted. The room fell silent. Cloud jumped down at once and hid under the sofa, curling up into a ball and not taking a single step out. Lily looked up at me, tears welling in her eyes. Later that night, I found her sitting on the floor, softly calling Cloud’s name. However, it refused to come out. “If we send it away,” Lily asked in a low voice, “will it live a good life?” Her question lingered in my mind long after she went to bed. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 甘肃省临洮中学高二年级期末考试卷（三） 英 语 考生注意： 1．满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3．本卷命题范围：高考范围。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What did the man miss yesterday? A. A report. B. An experiment. C. A football match. 2. Where does the conversation take place most probably? A. In a bank. B. In a classroom. C. In a war department. 3. What does the woman probably do? A. A writer. B. A zoo keeper. C. A tour guide. 4. What is Simon trying to do? A. Offer advice. B. Explain a problem. C. Ask about software. 5. When will the man check out? A. At 5:20 a.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 10:00 a.m. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the big elephants like? A. They are unhappy. B. They are kind. C. They are young. 7. What does Robert want to do? A. See paintings online. B. Surf the Internet in person. C. Draw pictures for a campaign. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. When did the man have Holika Dahan? A. On March 12th. B. On March 13th. C. On March 14th. 9. What are guiya and thandai? A. Holi colors. B. Music types. C. Traditional sweets. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Co-workers. C. Teacher and student. 11. What is a benefit of the approach in the man’s opinion? A. It helps enhance students’ listening skills. B. It improves students’ influence and confidence. C. It encourages learning other foreign languages. 12. What do lower-level students probably think of the approach? A. Supportive. B. Challenging. C. Interesting. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the man make a call? A. To ask for a solution. B. To make a complaint. C. To get some information. 14. What does the man expect of an ideal flat? A. It must be very modern. B. It has four bedrooms. C. It needs to have a large kitchen. 15. What is an advantage of the first flat? A. It includes a new shower. B. Its decoration is very attractive. C. The transportation is convenient. 16. What does the man dislike about the second flat? A. Its price. B. Its location. C. Its equipment. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker intend to become at first? A. A diving instructor. B. A research scientist. C. A geography teacher. 18. What happened to the speaker in Australia? A. She taught a maths course. B. She fell in love with diving. C. She settled in a city of Australia. 19. What did the speaker do shortly after completing a master’s degree? A. She ran her own business. B. She joined an underwater club. C. She went diving in South Africa. 20. How does the speaker feel now? A. Anxious. B. Grateful. C. Satisfied. 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 Kent & Sussex Poetry Society’s Open Poetry Competition, 2026 We are pleased to announce that our annual Open Poetry Competition is now open for entries (参赛作品). As in previous years, we offer seven prizes: 1st Prize: £1,000 2nd Prize: £300 3rd Prize: £100 4th Prize: 4×£50 Entry fee: Any number of poems can be submitted (递交), on payment of £5 per poem, or £4 each for three poems or more. (ENTRY IS BY EMAIL ONLY) Deadline for receipt of entries: January 31st, 2026. Requirements: ●The competition is for anyone aged 16 and over, from anywhere in the world. ●Poems must be in English, on any subject, in any style, no longer than 40 lines. ●Poems should not have been published elsewhere (including self-published) by April 21st, 2026, and should be written by yourself. Also, they should not be entered into any other competition. ●Please send your poems by email to kentandsussexpoetry@ gmail.com in a single Word or PDF attachment. ●All poems are judged anonymously (匿名), so you should not bear your name, nor any other form of identification. In your covering email, please give: Your name and postal address ●A list of the titles of all poems submitted The date you made your PayPal payment Further information: All entries are read by the judge, Mimi Khalvati, whose decision is final. No person may win more than one prize. Prize winners only will be contacted with news of the judge’s decision by mid-April. The results will be announced on our website on April 22nd, 2026. Prize-winning poems will be posted on our website, and also included in our annual Folio publication. Prize winners will also be invited to read those poems at our monthly meeting in Tunbridge Wells in April, where Mimi will also read from her own work. 1. How much should a participant pay for three poems? A. £4. B. £5. C. £12. D. £15. 2. What is a requirement for an entry? A. It consists of over 40 lines. B. It must be an original work. C. It is written by someone under 16. D. It is submitted in two different forms. 3. Which of the following is for prize winners? A. Being invited to a meeting. B. Writing a poem with Mimi. C. Publishing all of their works. D. Providing suitable job offers. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了2026年肯特与苏塞克斯诗歌协会举办的开放诗歌比赛的相关信息（包括参赛要求、奖项设置等）。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Entry fee部分中“or £4 each for three poems or more.(三首或三首以上每首4英镑)”可知，参赛者提交三首诗应支付4×3=12英镑。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Requirements部分中“Poems should not have been published elsewhere (including self-published) by April 21st, 2026, and should be written by yourself.(诗歌不得在2026年4月21日前在其他地方（包括自出版）发表，并应由你自己撰写)”可知，参赛作品必须是原创作品。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Further information部分中“Prize winners will also be invited to read those poems at our monthly meeting in Tunbridge Wells in April, where Mimi will also read from her own work.(获奖者还将被邀请在4月份我们在滕布里奇韦尔斯的月度会议上朗读这些诗歌，米米也将在会上朗读自己的作品)”可知，获奖者将被邀请参加会议。故选A。 B For many years, the kitchen was a place I was afraid of rather than enjoyed. Despite my love for food and the excitement of trying new flavors, I was often discouraged by the fear of failing or making mistakes. When I was a little girl, cooking wasn’t something I was encouraged to try on my own. Most meals were prepared by family members who made them seemingly effortlessly, which only made me feel more incapable. When I attempted to help, I was easily discouraged by the complexity of recipes and the number of things I had to handle all at once — shopping, timing, seasoning, and more. As I grew older, that fear didn’t fade. I often chose to order food or rely on simple, premade items because the kitchen seemed like a minefield where one misstep could lead to disaster. One day, I reached a breaking point. I was tired of missing out on the satisfaction of making meals and wanted to feel more in control of what I ate. I decided that I had to face my fear head-on rather than avoid it. My approach was to break things down into manageable steps. I picked recipes that were beginner-friendly and focused on mastering basic techniques before moving on to more complicated dishes. Initially (起初), I overcooked vegetables, mixed ingredients incorrectly, and at times completely forgot to add key components (成分). Instead of feeling defeated, I began viewing those moments as valuable lessons. Repetition was also key. By practicing simple recipes multiple times, I became more familiar with cooking processes. Repetition made me less anxious. As I gained hands-on experience, I started feeling more capable and was willing to experiment with new recipes and ingredients. Now, the kitchen has become a playground of discovery for me. 4. What can be learned about the author as a child? A. She could prepare most simple meals. B. She was a good helper in the kitchen. C. She often intended to try complex recipes. D. She wasn’t motivated to cook on her own. 5. What does the underlined word “fade” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Balance. B. Disappear. C. Repeat. D. Erupt. 6. What were the author’s cooking sessions like at first according to paragraph 5? A. They didn’t go very well. B. They ruined her confidence. C. They were free from mistakes. D. They kept her in a good mood. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Learn a Lesson Eventually B. Overcome Fear in the Kitchen C. Experiment with New Recipes D. Master Cooking Skills Effortlessly 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从童年时期害怕厨房、因担心失败而不敢尝试烹饪，到后来下定决心直面恐惧，通过拆解步骤、反复练习掌握烹饪技巧，最终将厨房变成探索乐园的经历。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“When I was a little girl, cooking wasn’t something I was encouraged to try on my own. Most meals were prepared by family members who made them seemingly effortlessly, which only made me feel more incapable. When I attempted to help, I was easily discouraged by the complexity of recipes and the number of things I had to handle all at once — shopping, timing, seasoning, and more. (小时候，家里并不鼓励我自己尝试做饭。大多数饭菜都是家人做的，他们做起来似乎毫不费力，这只会让我觉得自己更无能。当我试图帮忙时，食谱的复杂以及需要同时处理的诸多事情——采购、把控时间、调味等等，很容易就让我打了退堂鼓)”可知，作者小时候并不被鼓励自己做饭，尝试帮忙时也因复杂性和需要同时处理的事情而受挫，这说明她没有动力自己做饭。故选D项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“As I grew older, that fear didn’t fade. I often chose to order food or rely on simple, premade items because the kitchen seemed like a minefield where one misstep could lead to disaster. (随着年龄的增长，那种恐惧并没有fade。我经常选择点外卖或依赖简单的预制食品，因为厨房就像一个雷区，一步走错就可能导致灾难)”可知，作者随着年龄增长，仍然害怕厨房，所以选择点外卖或依赖预制食品，因此，此处指作者童年时的那种对厨房的恐惧并没有消失，即fade意为“消失”，与disappear意思相近。故选B项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Initially (起初), I overcooked vegetables, mixed ingredients incorrectly, and at times completely forgot to add key components (成分). (起初，我把蔬菜煮过头了，配料混合错了，有时甚至完全忘了添加关键配料)”可推知，作者最初的烹饪过程并不顺利，出现了蔬菜煮过头、食材搭配错误、忘记加关键配料等问题。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段“For many years, the kitchen was a place I was afraid of rather than enjoyed. Despite my love for food and the excitement of trying new flavors, I was often discouraged by the fear of failing or making mistakes. (多年来，厨房对我来说是一个让我害怕而不是享受的地方。尽管我喜欢食物，对尝试新口味感到兴奋，但我常常因为害怕失败或犯错而气馁)”和倒数第三段中“I decided that I had to face my fear head-on rather than avoid it. (我决定，我必须直面恐惧，而不是逃避它)”以及最后一段“As I gained hands-on experience, I started feeling more capable and was willing to experiment with new recipes and ingredients. Now, the kitchen has become a playground of discovery for me. (随着我获得了实践经验，我开始觉得自己更有能力，并愿意尝试新的食谱和食材。现在，厨房对我来说已经成为了一个探索的乐园)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者曾经害怕厨房，但后来决定面对恐惧，通过不断练习和实践，逐渐克服了对厨房的恐惧，现在厨房成了作者的探索乐园。因此， “Overcome Fear in the Kitchen (在厨房里克服恐惧)”准确概括了文章主旨，适宜作为标题使用。故选B项。 C Raccoons (浣熊), often called “trash pandas” for searching rubbish bins, are changing as they live closer to humans. A study suggests these masked mammals are even starting to look “cuter”, a result of living near us. Scientists examined nearly 20,000 photos. They found urban raccoons have a “clear reduction in snout (吻部) length” compared to rural ones. This physical change is like early domestication in pets, suggesting urban raccoons are becoming more comfortable and less fearful around people, adapting to our world. Raffaela Lesch, a co-author, explained “urban domestication” often begins with human waste. “Trash is really the kick-starter,” she said. “Wherever humans go, there’s trash — and animals love our trash.” This easy food source draws raccoons into human areas, increasing interaction. Living near humans creates strong pressure. Raccoons less aggressive or afraid are more likely to find food, survive, and reproduce. Their genes for calmer behaviors and shorter snouts are passed on. This is consistent with “domestication syndrome”, physical changes like smaller facial bones, seen when animals adapt to humans. These traits are also seen in pets, like dogs from wolves. The study highlights that only animals with “dampened flight responses” — less likely to run away when frightened — thrive (繁荣生存) in urban settings (successfully grow, develop, and flourish in city environments). This process is a clear example of natural selection. It reminds us that our daily lives and environments can lead to unexpected evolutionary (进化的) changes in the animal kingdom, showing the complex human-nature relationship. 8. What does urban raccoons’ reduced snout length imply? A. Their sense of smell gets clearer. B. They feel much safer near people. C. They increasingly refuse urban life. D. Their hunting abilities grow sharper. 9. Why does Raffaela Lesch call human trash a “kick-starter”? A. To explain initial species interaction. B. To illustrate raccoons’ feeding habits. C. To warn about environmental damage. D. To emphasize easy access to resources. 10. What helps raccoons succeed in urban areas? A. Their rapid reproductive cycle. B. Their ability to find new homes. C. Their improved sense of hearing. D. Their calmer, less fearful nature. 11. What can we conclude from this study? A. Masked mammals are adaptable species. B. Human presence drives animal evolution. C. Animals will always avoid human contact. D. Urban environments pose risks for wildlife. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述生活在城市的浣熊外形发生改变，分析人类活动促使浣熊产生习性与身体进化的相关原因。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This physical change is like early domestication in pets, suggesting urban raccoons are becoming more comfortable and less fearful around people, adapting to our world.(这种生理变化类似于宠物早期被驯化的过程，这表明城市里的浣熊在人类身边变得愈发自在、愈发不惧人类，正逐步适应人类的生活环境。)”可知，吻部变短意味着它们在人类身边更有安全感。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的““Trash is really the kick-starter,” she said. “Wherever humans go, there’s trash — and animals love our trash.” This easy food source draws raccoons into human areas, increasing interaction. (她说：“垃圾确实是始作俑者。人类所到之处皆有垃圾，而动物们格外偏爱人类丢弃的垃圾。”这种易得的食物来源将浣熊吸引至人类活动区域，进而增加了二者之间的接触往来。)”可知，人类垃圾是浣熊靠近人类、开启物种之间互动的开端。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Raccoons less aggressive or afraid are more likely to find food, survive, and reproduce.(攻击性弱、胆子大的浣熊更容易获取食物、存活下来并繁衍后代。)”以及第五段中的“The study highlights that only animals with “dampened flight responses” — less likely to run away when frightened — thrive (繁荣生存) in urban settings (successfully grow, develop, and flourish in city environments). (这项研究强调，只有那些“逃跑反应减弱”的动物，也就是受到惊吓时不易逃窜的动物，才能在城市环境中顺利繁衍、蓬勃生存。)”可知，性情平和、胆子更大的特质帮助浣熊在城市立足。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It reminds us that our daily lives and environments can lead to unexpected evolutionary changes in the animal kingdom.(这提醒着我们，人类的日常生活与居住环境会让动物界发生意料之外的进化改变。)”可知，人类的活动影响推动着动物发生进化。 D AI models lack human senses like smell and touch, limiting their understanding of concepts such as flowers or humor. While advanced models show impressive language skills, their understanding nevertheless differs fundamentally from humans due to missing sensory experiences. Researchers at the Ohio State University compared humans and AI models in understanding nearly 4,500 words. Both groups rated each word for a variety of aspects, such as the level of emotional arousal (唤醒) they bring to mind, or their links to senses and physical interaction with different parts of the body. It turns out that people and AI have a similar conceptual map of words that don't relate to interactions with the outside world, but differ greatly when words are linked to senses and physical actions. The problem lies in AI models’ text-only training. Models trained on both images and text showed closer consistency with human responses. As researchers note: “Multi-modal training brings greater benefits than expected.” This suggests future AI models may need a robot body to gain such experience. Philip Feldman at the University of Maryland says that giving AI models a robot body and exposing them to sensorimotor (感觉运动的) input would probably result in a jump in ability, but that we will have to be very careful about how this is done, given the risk of robots causing physical harm to people around them. Avoiding such risks would mean adding limits to robot actions, or only using soft robots that can cause no harm for training, says Feldman — but that would have its own downsides. “This is going to mess up their view of the world,” says Feldman. “One of the things they would learn is that you can bounce off (弹开) things, because they have little mass. Put such deep understanding that has to do with physical contact in a real robot with mass and you would have robots believing that they could just crash into each other at full speed.” 12. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us? A. Sensory gaps limit AI models’ understanding. B. Sensory training expands AI models’ capabilities. C. AI models fail to understand complex human ideas. D. AI models are better than humans at language skills. 13. How did researchers compare humans and AI models in the study? A. By assessing their vocabulary. B. By comparing their writing styles. C. By testing their performance in a game. D. By contrasting their interpretation of words. 14. What can be inferred about equipping AI models with a robot body? A. It decreases their potential risks. B. It boosts their learning competence. C. It improves their ability to innovate. D. It increases their chances of self-recovery. 15. What is Feldman mainly worried about regarding robots? A. They may not move fast enough. B. They will lack basic emotions. C. They might misjudge their strength. D. They could fail to follow orders. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现感官缺失限制AI的理解能力，其与人类对感官、动作类词汇理解差异大；多模态训练有助改善，为AI配机器人身体或提升能力，但存在安全风险且难规避。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“AI models lack human senses like smell and touch, limiting their understanding of concepts such as flowers or humor.(人工智能模型缺乏人类的嗅觉和触觉等感官，这限制了它们对花朵或幽默等概念的理解。)”可知，第一段主要说明感官上的缺失限制了人工智能模型的理解能力。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Researchers at the Ohio State University compared humans and AI models in understanding nearly 4,500 words. Both groups rated each word for a variety of aspects, such as the level of emotional arousal (唤醒) they bring to mind, or their links to senses and physical interaction with different parts of the body.(俄亥俄州立大学的研究人员就对近4500个单词的理解能力，开展了人类与人工智能模型的对比研究。研究中，双方需从多个维度为每个单词打分，例如该单词所唤起的情绪唤醒程度，以及其与感官的关联、和身体不同部位产生的肢体互动关联等。)”可知，研究人员通过对比人类和人工智能模型对单词的解读方式来做研究。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Philip Feldman at the University of Maryland says that giving AI models a robot body and exposing them to sensorimotor (感觉运动的) input would probably result in a jump in ability, but that we will have to be very careful about how this is done, given the risk of robots causing physical harm to people around them.(马里兰大学的菲利普・费尔德曼表示，为人工智能模型配备实体机器人躯体，并让其接收感觉运动信号输入，或许能使其能力实现质的飞跃；但考虑到机器人可能会对周边人群造成人身伤害，我们在实施这一做法时必须格外谨慎。)”可知，为人工智能模型配备机器人身体能提升其学习能力。故选B项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“One of the things they would learn is that you can bounce off (弹开) things, because they have little mass. Put such deep understanding that has to do with physical contact in a real robot with mass and you would have robots believing that they could just crash into each other at full speed.(它们会学到的一点是，自身能从物体上弹开，因为其质量极小。若将这种与物理接触相关的深度认知，植入具备实际质量的实体机器人中，这些机器人便会误以为，自己即便全速相撞也完全无碍。)”可知，费尔德曼主要担心机器人会因学习到的错误认知而误判自身的力量。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You may have heard the old expression “shake it off”. It’s comforting to know that with the power of the mind, it’s possible to shift your perspective. Through letting go and moving forward, a brighter future may be possible. ____16____ An ancient mind-body technique called “somatic shaking” is becoming popular. The practice helps people release tension and reconnect with a sense of calm. ____17____ Dr. Scott Lyons, a clinical holistic psychologist, says that while every mammal (哺乳动物) does it naturally, it’s easy to overlook what your body needs in modern society. In fact, spending long hours on the computer, watching TV, or scrolling on your phone can cause the body to freeze or stay in a stressed state. “Shaking is literally the completion of the things we were meant to do as part of our human evolution (进化),” Lyons adds. You can try this fun and simple activity each morning or whenever you feel like it can help. There are several ways to try this activity. Do a standing full-body shake. Place your feet hip-width apart and start softly shaking your legs. ____18____ This way can help your whole body let go of tension. Another method is the knee-bounce shake, which involves bending your knees slightly and gently bouncing up and down. When combined with allowing your arms to hang loose, it will be more effective. ____19____ You can also move the upper half of your body with an arm and shoulder shake. Allow your arms to shake loosely from your shoulders. This may help release stress in the upper back and neck. Whether it’s through dancing or jumping around, this simple practice can help calm the mind and body. ____20____ A. The concept could go beyond the mind. B. Plant your feet on the ground and shake it out. C. Stress can cause tightness to get trapped in the body. D. Science reveals why somatic shaking may be effective. E. Allow the movement to make its way upwards to your shoulders. F. Therefore, take one shake when you want to reconnect with yourself. G. Benefits include relaxing the lower part of your body and your nervous system. 【答案】16. A 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了一种名为“躯体抖动”的古老身心调节技巧，包括其流行背景、科学原理、具体练习方式以及带来的身心益处。 【16题详解】 由上文“Through letting go and moving forward, a brighter future may be possible.(学会释怀、继续前行，才可能迎来更光明的未来。)”以及下文“An ancient mind-body technique called “somatic shaking” is becoming popular.(一种名为“躯体抖动”的古老身心调节技巧正逐渐流行。)”可知，本空需要起到承上启下的过渡作用，A选项“The concept could go beyond the mind.(这个理念可以超越精神层面。)”承接上文的心态调整理念，引出下文身体层面的调节技巧，符合题意。 【17题详解】 由下文“Dr. Scott Lyons, a clinical holistic psychologist, says that while every mammal (哺乳动物) does it naturally, it’s easy to overlook what your body needs in modern society.(临床整体心理学家Scott Lyons博士表示，尽管所有哺乳动物都会本能地做出该行为，但在现代社会中，人们很容易忽视身体的需求。)”可知，本段是从科学与专业角度解释躯体抖动有效的原因，D选项“Science reveals why somatic shaking may be effective.(科学揭示了躯体抖动可能有效的原因。)”能够概括本段主旨，总领下文内容。 【18题详解】 由上文“Do a standing full-body shake. Place your feet hip-width apart and start softly shaking your legs.(进行站立式全身抖动。双脚分开与髋同宽，开始轻轻抖动双腿。)”以及下文“This way can help your whole body let go of tension.(这种方式可以帮助全身释放紧张感。)”可知，本空应承接双腿抖动的动作，说明动作的延续过程，E选项“Allow the movement to make its way upwards to your shoulders.(让动作从腿部向上传递至肩膀。)”衔接自然，符合全身抖动的动作逻辑。 【19题详解】 由上文“Another method is the knee-bounce shake, which involves bending your knees slightly and gently bouncing up and down. When combined with allowing your arms to hang loose, it will be more effective.(另一种方法是膝盖弹跳抖动，即微微屈膝并轻柔上下弹跳，同时让双臂自然下垂，效果会更佳。)”可知，本空应说明该抖动方式的具体作用，G选项“Benefits include relaxing the lower part of your body and your nervous system.(其益处包括放松下半身和神经系统。)”承接上文动作，说明该方法的效果。 【20题详解】 由上文“Whether it’s through dancing or jumping around, this simple practice can help calm the mind and body.(无论是通过跳舞还是蹦跳，这种简单的练习都有助于平复身心。)”可知，本空是对全文进行总结并发出倡议，F选项“Therefore, take one shake when you want to reconnect with yourself.(因此，当你想找回自我、平复身心时，不妨试着抖动一下身体。)”总结全文内容，与前文形成因果关系，符合题意。 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’ve tended to keep myself away from uncomfortable situations. I’ve always sought ____21____ in the path of least resistance, looking for predictability. My days were ____22____ spent going to the same gym and shopping at the same store. One fall morning, I told my friend I was ____23____ here. And I was aware that I was ____24____ situations that pushed me out of my comfort zone. I had seen how I was ____25____ my own prison, but didn’t know how to break out. The advice she gave me ____26____ my life. “Starting today, do something every day that ____27____ you,” she said. I agreed and decided to ____28____ fear. I tried to explore new and ____29____ opportunities. My adventure to seek out fear transformed me into a person who said yes to the things I used to say no to. My friend’s ____30____ made me overcome fear and take actions actively. In the years to come, following my friend’s suggestion enriched my life and ____31____ doors that I didn’t even know had been closed. Years of practicing being brave made bravery easier. I felt confident and ____32____ for the first time in my life. When my husband presented me with the real possibility of taking a new job and moving to a foreign country, my answer is “Yes.” Accepting and even ____33____ for opportunities that terrify me is meaningful. It has ____34____ me with the knowledge that I can use to do ____35____ things. Fear is a teacher. 21. A. connection B. freedom C. fun D. safety 22. A. immediately B. occasionally C. usually D. rarely 23. A. found B. protected C. sent D. stuck 24. A. avoiding B. improving C. accepting D. ignoring 25. A. exchanging B. creating C. kicking D. destroying 26. A. turned around B. broke down C. got over D. set aside 27. A. satisfies B. interests C. scares D. calms 28. A. understand B. hug C. hide D. identify 29. A. challenging B. reasonable C. manageable D. inspiring 30. A. invitation B. forgiveness C. encouragement D. involvement 31. A. discovered B. examined C. kept D. opened 32. A. capable B. patient C. busy D. careful 33. A. sparing B. paying C. working D. searching 34. A. defended B. weakened C. equipped D. corrected 35. A. specific B. incredible C. strange D. complex 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者在朋友鼓励下克服恐惧、拥抱新挑战的经历。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：我总是寻求最不费力、最可预测的道路上的安全。A. connection连接；B. freedom自由；C. fun乐趣；D. safety安全。根据上文“I’ve tended to keep myself away from uncomfortable situations.(我通常都会尽量避免那些让自己感到不自在的情况)”和后文“looking for predictability”可知，作者总是寻求安全，避免走出舒适区。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：我的日子通常都是在同一家健身房锻炼，在同一家商店购物。A. immediately立即；B. occasionally偶尔；C. usually通常；D. rarely很少。根据后文“spent going to the same gym and shopping at the same store”可知，作者追求一成不变、可预测的生活，日常作息固定，所以他的日子通常都是这样度过的。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：一个秋天的早晨，我告诉我的朋友我陷入了困境。A. found发现；B. protected保护；C. sent发送；D. stuck陷入。根据后文“situations that pushed me out of my comfort zone”可知，作者陷入了困境，需要做出改变。be stuck here表示“陷入困境”。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：我意识到我在避免那些把我推出舒适区的情况。A. avoiding避免；B. improving改善；C. accepting接受；D. ignoring忽视。根据上文“I’ve tended to keep myself away from uncomfortable situations.”可知，作者通常都会尽量避免那些让自己感到不自在的情况，所以作者在避免走出舒适区的情况。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：我看到我是如何创造了自己的牢笼，却不知道如何打破它。A. exchanging交换；B. creating创造；C. kicking踢；D. destroying破坏。根据后文“my own prison”以及“but didn’t know how to break out”可知，作者创造了自己的牢笼，却不知道如何打破。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：她给我的建议改变了我的生活。A. turned around转身，好转；B. broke down出故障；C. got over克服；D. set aside留出。根据后文“my life”以及“My adventure to seek out fear transformed me into a person who said yes to the things I used to say no to.(我那次勇敢地面对恐惧的冒险经历，使我变成了一个敢于接受过去一直拒绝的事情的人)”可知，朋友给的建议改变了作者的生活。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：“从今天开始，每天做一些让你害怕的事情，”她说。A. satisfies满足；B. interests使感兴趣；C. scares使害怕；D. calms使平静。根据后文“My adventure to seek out fear”可知，朋友建议作者每天做一些让自己害怕的事情。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：我同意了，决定拥抱恐惧。A. understand理解；B. hug拥抱；C. hide隐藏；D. identify识别。根据后文“My adventure to seek out fear transformed me into a person who said yes to the things I used to say no to.”可知，作者不再逃避，选择接纳，即拥抱恐惧。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我试着探索新的、有挑战性的机会。A. challenging有挑战性的；B. reasonable合理的；C. manageable可管理的；D. inspiring鼓舞人心的。根据前文“do something every day that ________ you”和后文“My adventure to seek out fear”可知，作者要探索有挑战性的机会。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我朋友的鼓励让我克服了恐惧，积极采取行动。A. invitation邀请；B. forgiveness原谅；C. encouragement鼓励；D. involvement参与。根据前文“The advice she gave me”以及“made me overcome fear and take actions actively”可知，是朋友的鼓励让作者克服了恐惧。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：在接下来的几年里，听从朋友的建议丰富了我的生活，打开了我甚至不知道已经关闭的门。A. discovered发现；B. examined检查；C. kept保持；D. opened打开。根据后文“doors that I didn’t even know had been closed”可知，听从朋友的建议为作者打开了新的大门。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我平生第一次感到自信和有能力。A. capable有能力的；B. patient耐心的；C. busy忙碌的；D. careful仔细的。根据前文“I felt confident”以及后文“When my husband presented me with the real possibility of taking a new job and moving to a foreign country, my answer is “Yes.””可知，作者感到自信和有能力去接受新的挑战。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：接纳甚至主动追寻那些令我畏惧的机遇，是极具意义的。A. sparing抽出；B. paying支付；C. working工作；D. searching搜索。根据后文“for opportunities that terrify me”可知，接受了挑战，说明不再惧怕，所以此处指会主动去寻找让自己害怕的机会。search for为固定搭配，意为“寻找、追寻”。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：它给了我可以用来做不可思议的事情的知识。A. defended辩护；B. weakened削弱；C. equipped装备；D. corrected纠正。根据后文“me with the knowledge”以及“Fear is a teacher.”可知，这些经历让作者有能力去做不可思议的事情。equip sb. with sth.表示“使某人具备某物/某种能力‌”。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. specific具体的；B. incredible不可思议的；C. strange奇怪的；D. complex复杂的。根据前文“Accepting and even ________ for opportunities that terrify me is meaningful.”可知，接受并争取让自己害怕的机会是有意义的，这些机会让作者能够去做不可思议的事情。 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。 Shanghai Jiushi Art Museum opened its first exhibition, Before the Earth Falls Down, at its new address on Wednesday. Several famous artists participated ____36____ the exhibition. The museum is now in the historic McBain Building, also known as the Asia Building, at No. 1 the Bund home. The space was formerly the Bund One Art Museum, and up to now, it ____37____(host) Claude Monet’s Impression Sunrise, Titian’s Flora, as well as ____38____(piece) by Botticelli and contemporary artists. Originally ____39____(construct) in 1916, the McBain Building is one of the landmark examples of New Classical architecture on Shanghai’s waterfront. Jiushi Art Museum’s relocation to the building is part of a ____40____(consistency) effort to revitalize historical structures in the area. “In renovating (修缮) the second and third floors, we determined ____41____(preserve) the original arched windows to create a dialogue between the artworks inside and the Bund landscape outside," said Tang Mingze, project manager of the museum. The museum is part of a much broader cultural network that includes the Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery and the Jiushi Art Salon at 230 Beijing Road East. “We aim to promote diversified artistic ____42____(integrate) and activation of these heritage buildings, enriching public experiences in this iconic Shanghai district,” Tang added. Running through June 28, the ____43____(absorb) exhibition Before the Earth Falls Down features nine contemporary artists from China and abroad, ____44____ works — spanning installations, paintings, video and sound — explore the rapid loss of biodiversity ____45____ the pressing realities of global environmental crises. 【答案】36. in 37. has hosted 38. pieces 39. constructed 40. consistent 41. to preserve 42. integration 43. absorbing 44. whose 45. and 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了上海久事艺术博物馆新展览及迁址情况。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：几位著名艺术家参加了这次展览。participate in为固定搭配，表示“参加”。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：该空间曾是外滩一号艺术博物馆，迄今为止，它已举办过克劳德·莫奈的《印象·日出》、提香的《芙罗拉》以及波提切利和当代艺术家的作品。根据时间状语up to now可知，句子应用现在完成时，主语it为第三人称单数，助动词用has，host的过去分词为hosted。 【38题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：同上。piece表示“作品”为可数名词，根据语境可知，此处应用复数形式pieces表示泛指。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：麦克贝恩大楼始建于1916年，是上海海滨新古典主义建筑的标志性建筑之一。句子谓语动词是is，空处需用非谓语动词，construct与其逻辑主语the McBain Building之间为被动关系，应用过去分词形式constructed作状语。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：久事艺术博物馆迁至该建筑是振兴该地区历史建筑持续努力的一部分。空处需用形容词作定语修饰名词effort，consistent表示“持续的”。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：博物馆项目经理唐明泽说：“在翻修二楼和三楼时，我们决定保留原来的拱形窗户，以便在内部艺术品和外部外滩景观之间形成对话。”determine to do sth.为固定搭配，表示“决定做某事”，preserve“保护，保留”使用动词不定式形式。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：唐补充说：“我们的目标是促进多元化的艺术融合和这些遗产建筑的活化，丰富这个标志性的上海地区的公众体验。”diversified为形容词，修饰名词，integration表示“融合”，为不可数名词，作宾语。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这场引人入胜的展览《在地球坠落之前》将持续到6月28日，展出了来自中国和国外的九位当代艺术家的作品，他们的作品——包括装置、绘画、视频和声音——探索了生物多样性的迅速丧失和全球环境危机的紧迫现实。空处需用形容词作定语修饰名词exhibition，absorbing表示“引人入胜的”。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是artists，关系词在从句中作定语，应用whose引导该从句。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。the rapid loss of biodiversity和the pressing realities of global environmental crises是并列关系，应用连词and连接。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的朋友Jin在学习英语时经常遇到陌生单词，他总在电子翻译笔和纸质字典之间犹豫，为此，他想咨询你的意见。请你给他写一封推荐信，内容包括： 1. 推荐其中一种工具； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：电子翻译笔electronic translation pen Dear Jin, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jin, How’s your English learning going? I’m sorry to hear about your dilemma when choosing between an electronic translation pen and a paper dictionary and I’d like to recommend the former to you. Reasons are as follows. Firstly, it’s extremely time-saving. When you encounter unknown words while reading or listening, you can get accurate translations instantly by scanning the words. Secondly, it’s portable and multifunctional. You can carry it in your bag anywhere, and most pens offer extra features like pronunciation guides, example sentences and even offline use. Though paper dictionaries provide detailed explanations, they are heavy and less efficient. Hope my suggestion is helpful. If you have further questions, feel free to ask me. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要去考生为在电子翻译笔和纸质字典选择上有困惑的朋友推荐其中一种工具并说明推荐理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 遇到：encounter → come across 立即：instantly → immediately 便携的：portable → handy 详细的：detailed → comprehensive/thorough 2.句式拓展： 合并简单句 原句：Secondly, it’s portable and multifunctional. You can carry it in your bag anywhere, and most pens offer extra features like pronunciation guides, example sentences and even offline use. 拓展句：Secondly, because it’s portable and multifunctional, you can carry it in your bag anywhere, and most pens offer extra features like pronunciation guides, example sentences and even offline use. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】When you encounter unknown words while reading or listening, you can get accurate translations instantly by scanning the words.（运用when引导的时间状语从句和while引导的时间状语从句的省略） 【高分句型 2】Though paper dictionaries provide detailed explanations, they are heavy and less efficient.（运用though引导的让步状语从句） 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My younger sister Lily had always longed for a cat. Every birthday and every Spring Festival, she made the same wish. My parents, however, remained unconvinced, firmly believing that keeping a pet would be more trouble than pleasure, especially with two busy students in the family. Everything changed unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon. On my way home from school, I noticed a small gray cat sitting near the entrance of our apartment building. It wasn’t afraid at all. Instead, it followed me upstairs, slipped into our living room, and settled there as if it had already decided where it belonged. Lily let out a scream of excitement. “She chose us!” Lily announced, her voice trembling with certainty. My father immediately pointed to the cat hair gathering on the sofa, while my mother raised concerns about feeding schedules once exam pressure set in. After a long and cautious discussion, they finally agreed to keep the cat for one week — as a trial. We named it “Cloud,” inspired by its soft fur. In the beginning, things went smoothly. Cloud spent most of the day sleeping and followed Lily from room to room, like a loyal shadow. But soon, problems appeared. Cloud would often knock over a flower pot, scratch the curtains, and jump onto the dining table. Each small accident added to the growing unease. “This is exactly what we feared,”my father remarked. Lily tried to defend Cloud, promising to take full responsibility. I remained mostly silent, watching how quickly excitement gave way to tension. On a cold evening, after Cloud accidentally spilled a cup of water onto my homework, I lost my temper and shouted. The room fell silent. Cloud jumped down at once and hid under the sofa, curling up into a ball and not taking a single step out. Lily looked up at me, tears welling in her eyes. Later that night, I found her sitting on the floor, softly calling Cloud’s name. However, it refused to come out. “If we send it away,” Lily asked in a low voice, “will it live a good life?” Her question lingered in my mind long after she went to bed. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever. It huddled weakly under the sofa, emitting faint whimpers that stirred our sympathy. Lily’s eyes reddened instantly; she knelt down, gently caressing Cloud’s cold fur and murmuring soothing words. My parents rushed to purchase pet medication, while I fetched a warm towel to wrap around its tiny frame. Throughout the day, we took turns attending to it — Lily fed it warm milk with patience, my father cleaned its litter box thoroughly, and my mother monitored its temperature at regular intervals. The awkward tension in the house gradually faded, giving way to a quiet sense of unity. By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision. We would keep Cloud permanently. Those days of caring for the sick cat made us realize that pet ownership is not just about pleasure, but also about responsibility and mutual warmth. Cloud, now fully recovered, ran around the house cheerfully, leaping onto the sofa and curling up in Lily’s lap. My parents no longer complained about the trouble; instead, they often smiled as they watched Lily play with Cloud. I even found myself looking forward to coming home to its warm welcome. This little gray cat had not just chosen us, but also bound our family closer together. 【解析】 【导语】本文以照顾生病的小猫Cloud为线索展开，讲述了小猫Cloud 生病后一家人齐心协力照料它，在这个过程中家庭的隔阂逐渐消散，最终一家人决定永久收养Cloud，小猫也让家人之间的关系变得更加亲密的温馨故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天一大早，我们注意到克劳德生病了，还发着烧”可知，第一段可描写小猫生病后的虚弱状态，以及家人看到后各自的反应和立刻采取的照料行动，通过一系列细致的动作描写体现家人的关心。 ②由第二段首句内容“到周末时，我们一家人做出了一个决定”可知，第二段可描写一家人经过照料小猫的经历后做出的收养决定，以及小猫康复后的状态，家人对小猫态度的转变，最后点明小猫给家庭带来的改变和文章主旨。 2.续写线索：发现小猫生病——家人各施其法照料——照料中家庭隔阂消散——周末一家人做出收养决定——小猫康复恢复活力——家人态度转变，家庭关系更亲密 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①蜷缩：huddle/crouch/curl up tightly ②购买：purchase/acquire/procure ③跳跃：leap/spring/bound 情绪类 ①同情：sympathy/compassion ②欢快地：cheerfully/briskly 【点睛】【高分句型1】It huddled weakly under the sofa, emitting faint whimpers that stirred our sympathy.(运用了现在分词结构emitting作伴随状语和that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】My parents no longer complained about the trouble; instead, they often smiled as they watched Lily play with Cloud.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $