湖南长沙大学附属中学2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 2026年高二期末英语试卷以真实情境为载体，融合科技前沿（AI辩论）、社会热点（零浪费生活）、人文关怀（特殊需求儿童服务）等素材，全面考查语言能力与跨文化思维，适配高中英语核心素养培养需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、长对话（工作/生活/科技）|通过“飞行汽车讨论”“社团活动”等情境，考查信息抓取与推理能力，强化语言理解应用| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|招聘广告、零浪费生活、AI辩论、特殊儿童服务|C篇对比人机辩论差异，渗透批判性思维；D篇聚焦理发师公益行动，培育社会责任感| |完形填空|15题/15分|残疾小提琴家成长故事|以“尝试-接纳-突破”叙事链，考查词汇语境运用，凸显学习能力中的抗挫折教育| |任务型读写|1题/25分|南瓜雕刻家庭传统续写|要求使用“pumpkin”“kitchen table”等关键词，融合文化传承与创新表达，提升思维品质|

绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高二期末考试 英语 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What will the speakers probably do? A. Use a new type of advertising. B. Go to Market Street. C. Hire new designers. 【答案】A 【解析】听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: Did you see that new screen on Market Street? The design is impressive. W: Yeah, itˈs a form of advertising weˈve never tried. M: Letˈs find out how much it costs and try that too. 2.How did the man break his leg? A. He fell down while playing tennis. B. He had a climbing accident. C. He was hit by a car. 【答案】B 【解析】听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: What happened to you? Were you in a car accident? M: No, I broke my leg when climbing a mountain during my vacation. W: I'm sorry to hear that. I spent the holiday swimming, sailing, and playing tennis. 3.What is the man doing? A. Playing computer games. B. Taking a vocabulary test. C. Looking up words in a dictionary. 【答案】B 【解析】听力原文： W: John, what are you doing on your computer? Still playing the games? M: This is not a game. Itˈs an online test that helps enlarge my vocabulary. 4.How will the speakers pay? A. They'll use coins. B. They'll use a card. C. They'll use a note. 【答案】B 【解析】听力原文： W: Oh no! Itˈs two pounds for the car park. I only have a five-pound note. The machine takes coins. I canˈt use notes. M: Actually Iˈm afraid I donˈt have any coins either. But look! It takes cards. W: I havenˈt got my card with me. M: Donˈt worry. I have. 5.What does the woman prefer to do this weekend? A. Visit a park. B. Watch a movie. C. See a football match. 【答案】C 【解析】听力原文： W: Well, thank goodness itˈs Friday. It was a long week. We should do something together this weekend. Got any plans yet? M: How about going to the park in our neighbourhood or seeing a new film maybe? W: Iˈm not enthusiastic about those. Can you get tickets for a game? I havenˈt been to a football game for ages. ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What is the man going to do? A. Employ a new worker. B. Meet the HR manager. C. Test the system. 7.What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Train the new workers. B. Learn more about the system. C. Attend a meeting. 【答案】B、A 【解析】1.  听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: Iˈm getting ready for a meeting with the HR manager. Iˈm going to ask to employ two more people. Anything youˈd like me to say? W: Iˈd like someone in our department to give the new workers more training. The last young woman was unfamiliar with the system that we use. She learned it at last, but she would have spent less time on learning if she had been trained more. M: Thatˈs a good point. Iˈll mention that. If they agree, would you like to be responsible for the new employeesˈ training? W: Sure, Iˈd be pleased to do that. 2. 略 ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What happened to the man as a kid? A. He was stuck in a lift. B. He fell down the stairs. C. He was bitten by an insect. 9.What can we learn about the woman? A. She finds lifts fascinating. B. She hates her college courses. C. She is not afraid of insects now. 【答案】A、C 【解析】1. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: Are you afraid of anything? M: Yes. Iˈm afraid of lifts. Once, when I was a kid, I got stuck in a lift. W: So what do you do when you have to take a lift? M: I try to take the stairs! How about you? W: I was afraid of insects when I was a kid. M: How did you stop being afraid of insects? W: When I was in college, I studied insects in a class. Now Iˈm not scared at all. In fact, I think insects are fascinating! 2. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What is mentioned in the article? A. Scientists are working on traffic jams. B. Flying cars are around the comer. C. There will be fewer traffic jams. 11.What is said about flying cars? A. They will be controlled by a computer. B. They are designed for long trips. C. They are driven by pilots. 12.What is the woman's opinion on the flying car? A. It's convenient. B. It's worth the money. C. It may cause new problems. 【答案】B、A、C 【解析】1. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: Listen to this! This article says that some scientists are working on a new kind of airplane. There are flying cars on the horizon People can use these "flying cars" for short trips. W: How interesting! How would this flying car work? Can anybody use one, or is it only for people who know how to fly airplanes? M: You donˈt need to be an airplane pilot to use a flying car. The article says there would be a computer inside the car that would know where you want to go. The driver does not need to control the car unless something goes wrong. W: Does the article say how much a flying car will cost? It will probably cost too much money! We would not be able to afford one. M: Tree, but wouldnˈt it be nice to fly over traffic jams, instead of sitting in the middle of them? W: Yes. But then we might end up with traffic jams in the sky! 2. 略 3. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Which society's president is Lisa? A. The International Society. B. The Ballet Society. C. The French Society. 14.What club attracts the man? A. The Music Club. B. The Chess Club. C. The Nature Club. 15.What does the man say about playing chess? A. Uninteresting. B. Enjoyable. C. Difficult. 16.What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Study in the library. B. Take the French course. C. Join the Debate Club. 【答案】A、C、A、C 【解析】1. 听力原文： M: Do you know the big activity in the sports hall? You can see what clubs and societies there are and register for them. W: Iˈm not really that sporty. M: Itˈs not just sports clubs. There are societies like the International Society—my friend Lisa is the president of that, and the Ballet Society, and many more. I prefer joining the French Society of course. Itˈll be good for my course. W: What club are you going to register for? The Music Club? M: Actually, Iˈd prefer to join the Nature Club, because Iˈm interested in plants and animals. What about you? W: I donˈt know. If thereˈs a Chess Club, I might join it. I prefer it to any other club. M: But 1 think that would be as boring as studying in the library. Why donˈt you try something new? What about the Debate Club? W: I donˈt think I like discussing and exchanging ideas with others. 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Customer and waitress. C. Workmates. 18.What do the speakers both agree? A. They had an expensive meal. B. The food was very delicious. C. It was an enjoyable evening. 19.Why does the woman enjoy eating out? A. She knows the violinist in the restaurant. B. She hasnˈt eaten out for a long time. C. She wants to relax herself. 20.How does the man feel about the music? A. Relaxed. B. Awkward. C. Interested. 【答案】A、A、C、B 【解析】1.  听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: I donˈt know about you, Tanya, but Iˈm still hungry. W: No, Iˈm fine. It was a good meal. Rather expensive though. M: More than rather! I thought they charged far too much for what we got. W: But if you want to eat out elsewhere, you have to be prepared to pay much more. Itˈs not just the food youˈre paying for. You pay for the surroundings, the service, the music -- even the fresh flowers on the table. Itˈs all those things that make it such an enjoyable evening. M: I suppose so. But I think itˈd be better to buy something really special and eat it in the comfort of our own home. W: Oh yes! And who does the cooking? M: Iˈm always ready to help. W: Thatˈs not the point. I want to be able to enjoy a relaxing evening and that means eating out and... M: And wasting money. Maybe weˈll end up in debt before long. Just think what we could have bought if weˈd stayed at home. W: But itˈs not as much fun! I loved the music. M: Well, I found it embarrassing: I hated it when the violinist stood right beside me. I didnˈt know where to look. 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Research Assistants Wanted Our organization, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), is wanting TEN research assistants for our Children and Young Peopleˈs Engagement Team. We have over 23,000 members and fellows, and employ around 200 people, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. Basic Information Work Location London WCl and home-based Salary £3,500 per month plus excellent benefits Working hours 35 hours per week Responsibilities: ·You are responsible for providing vital support to a dynamic team working with children, young people and parents all over the UK. Youˈre responsible for providing the analysis of views, voices and experiences of children, young people and their families in relation to child health topics. ·Taking responsibility for performing literature searches and the production of reviews of the literature to support the delivery of engagement projects, youˈll critically review reports produced by peers（同行）, academics and other agencies. Requirements: You have to have a degree qualified and have relevant experience in social or medical science, statistics. You should have experience of producing and presenting high-quality written reports and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences. You should have experience of analyzing mixed datasets, including carrying out literature reviews, and applying proper advanced methods. You have to be good at dealing with various problems, especially being able to understand and discuss complex problems around child health and health-related statistics. Other information: The College operates a modern working policy, so our coworkers work in the office for at least 40% over a four-week cycle and the rest time from home. This role is offered as either a six-month fixed-term contract for full-time hours, or as a part-time fixed-term contract until 31 December. 21.What are the research assistants expected to do? A. Voice their opinions on policies. B. Write literature works for children. C. Cooperate with other agencies. D. Analyze data about child health. 22.What is a requirement for the applicants? A. A network of the audience. B. Good problem-solving ability. C. A degree in literature and art. D. Rich experience in special care. 23.What do we know about the position? A. Its working hours is too long. B. Its contract can be changed easily. C. Its working policy is flexible. D. Its salary is the highest locally. 【答案】D、B、C 【解析】领略 1.  细节理解题。根据Responsibilities中“Youˈre responsible for providing the analysis of views, voices and experiences of children, young people and their families in relation to child health topics.”可知，研究助理应该分析与儿童健康相关的数据。故选D项。 2.  细节理解题。根据Requirements中“You have to be good at dealing with various problems, especially being able to understand and discuss complex problems around child health and health-related statistics.”可知，申请人需要具备良好的解决问题的能力。故选B项。 3.  推理判断题。根据Other information中“The College operates a modern working policy, so our coworkers work in the office for at least 40% over a four-week cycle and the rest time from home.”可知，该工作政策灵活。故选C项。 B     Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you're looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.     I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.     Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.     Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn't need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.     As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you're doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won't do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.     So here is my advice: Lead by action. 24.What do the underlined words "jump on that bandwagon" mean in the first paragraph? A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you're doing. C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision. 25.What was the attitude of the author's father toward buying groceries with jars? A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it. C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn't care about it. 26.What can we infer about the author? A. She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others' privacy. C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person. 27.What is the text mainly about? A. How to get on well with other family members. B. How to have one's own personal space at home. C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D. How to control the budget when buying groceries. 【答案】B、A、D、C 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者如何在家庭中过零浪费的生活方式。 1. 词句猜测题。根据划线部分前文Chances are that if you're looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to (如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好）及第二段中的I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household. (在这个过程中，我学到了一些东西，我希望如果你在一个不总是支持你的家庭中尽最大努力去弄清楚如何做出改变，你会感到鼓舞）可知，并非你周围的人都准备好加入你正在做的事情。由此推知，划线词组jump on that bandwagon与Join you in what you're doing. (加入你正在做的事情）意思接近。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging. (几天后，我带着第一罐零废物杂货回来了，我父亲评论说，我到处带着罐子是多么愚蠢。结果有点令人沮丧。）可推知，作者的父亲不赞成用罐子买食品杂货。故选A。 3. 推理判断题。根据第四段中的Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. (然而，随着几个月来减少浪费的持续进行，我做了我力所能及的事情。）及Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.（也许你的家庭不会完全改变，但你可以控制自己的个人空间，做出你想要的改变）可推知，作者是一个意志坚定的人。故选D。 4. 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.(如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好加入这一运动)”及第二段中的“I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.(在这个过程中，我学到了一些东西，我希望如果你在一个不总是支持你的家庭中尽最大努力去弄清楚如何做出改变，你会感到鼓舞)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者如何在家庭中过零浪费的生活方式。故选C。 C A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last week, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel's former national debating champion. Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such   wrinkles   will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it: "There's never a stage at which the system knows what it's talking about. " What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not specify what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean. Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that's why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence. 28.Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph? A. To explain the use of a software program. B. To show the cleverness of Project Debater. C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater. D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition. 29.What does the underlined word "wrinkles" in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Arguments. B. Doubts. C. Errors. D. Differences. 30.What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond? A. Create rules. B. Comprehend meaning. C. Talk fluently. D. Identify difficult words. 31.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols. B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed. C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters. D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future. 【答案】B、C、B、A 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍的是在辩论中战胜人类的名为Project Debater的软件程序。 1. 根据第一段的“Last week, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel’s former national debating champion.(上周，在旧金山的一场公开辩论中，一个名为Project Debater的软件程序击败了它的人类对手，其中包括以色列前全国辩论冠军Noa Ovadia。)”可知，作者在第一段提到Noa Ovadia的目的是展示Project Debater的聪明。故选B。 2. 根据第二段的“Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make.(尽管Project Debater很聪明，但它也有一些弱点。它从文档库和预先构建的参数中提取句子，并将它们串在一起。这可能会导致人类不会犯的错误。)”和“will no doubt be ironed out(毫无疑问会被解决)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“这样的错误会被纠正，被解决”，划线词wrinkles的意思是“错误”，和errors意思相近，故选C。 3. 根据倒数第二段的“What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not specify what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant.(Hammond所指的是意义的问题，而意义是区分最不聪明的人类和最聪明的机器的关键。计算机使用符号。它的程序指定了一组将一串符号转换为另一串符号的规则。但它并没有具体说明这些符号的含义。事实上，对于计算机来说，意义是无关紧要的。)”可知，根据Hammond的说法，Project Debater不能理解意义，故选B。 4. 根据最后一段的“Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations.(意义的产生是通过社会互动的过程，而不是计算的过程，这种互动塑造了我们头脑中符号的内容。赋予意义的规则不仅存在于我们的头脑中，也存在于社会之外，存在于社会记忆、社会习俗和社会关系中。)”可知，从最后一段我们能了解到社会互动是理解符号的关键。故选A。 D Vernon Jackson works at his barbershop(理发店) in Cincinnati even on his off days. But itˈs not because he wants to make as much money as possible—itˈs because thatˈs the day he has set aside to give free haircuts to children with special needs. He began his Gifted Program haircuts in 2021 after hearing many horror stories that parents were going through with. Barbers had no patience with those children. Studies have shown people typically feel more confident and in control in both social as well as professional settings with good, fresh haircuts. So Jackson resolved to open his shop on his day off only to children with special needs who were looking to get a proper cut. "I can give them the full attention they need," Jackson said in the CBS News. He found that at least some of his off-day clients who were sensitive to unfamiliar environments and sounds found the empty shop comforting. His goal is to get the children used to barbershops in general so they can eventually feel comfortable going in for haircuts when there are other customers around. People flood Jacksonˈs account on his social media platform with encouragement. "I have happy tears," one wrote in the comments of a video that Jackson posted showing him lining a Gifted Program boy up for a haircut. "You are truly doing amazing things." Friends and supporters sponsor the haircuts through donations to an online GoFundMe campaign, according to what Jackson told CBS. He hopes to eventually raise enough money for the program to be able to travel to other parts of the US to give haircuts to children with special needs there. "Itˈs really been a beautiful experience," Jackson said of starting the Gifted Program. "This has allowed me to love it to my fullest capacity and to see what happens when I do." 32.Why did Jackson decide to start the Gifted Program? A. To make as much money as possible. B. To show barbersˈ patience and sympathy. C. To help parents with horrible experiences. D. To reach out to children with special needs. 33.What does Jackson expect of the children through the Gifted Program? A. Love for fresh haircuts. B. Attention to other customers. C. Healthy adaptation to surroundings. D. Courage to have haircuts alone. 34.What is online usersˈ attitude to the Gifted Program? A. Objective. B. Concerned. C. Favorable. D. Confused. 35.What can we learn about Jackson from the last paragraph? A. He donates to an online organization. B. He is highly ambitious for his program. C. He has made a big difference to all American kids. D. He has regained faith in life by giving free haircuts. 【答案】D、C、C、B 【解析】语篇解读  本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是Vernon Jackson利用休息日时间为有特殊需求的儿童理发，并创建了Gifted Program理发项目，这一项目得到了众人的支持, Vernon希望将这一项目推广到美国的其他地方。 1.  推理判断题。根据第一段第二句以及第二段第一句和最后一句可知，Vernon在听到很多家长描述的他们经历的许多关于孩子理发的恐怖故事后，创建了Gifted Program,抽出时间给那些有特殊需求的孩子免费理发，由此可知，他创建Gifted Program是为了给那些有特殊需求的孩子提供帮助。故选D项。 2.  细节理解题。根据第三段中的“His goal is to get the children used to barbershops in general so they can eventually feel comfortable going in for haircuts when there are other customers around.”可知，他的目标是让孩子们能够适应理发店，以至于他们能在周围有人的时候放心地理发，由此可知，通过Gifted Program，Jackson希望孩子们能够正常适应环境。故选C项。 3.  观点态度题。根据倒数第二段可知，Jackson在社交媒体平台上的账户被人们鼓励的话淹没，而且有用户发帖子赞扬Gifted Program做了了不起的事情，由此可知，线上的用户对Gifted Program持支持的态度。故选C项。 4.  推理判断题。根据尾段中的“He hopes to eventually raise enough money for the program to be able to travel to other parts of the US to give haircuts to children with special needs there.”可知，Jackson希望把该项目推广到美国的其他地方，以便在其他地方也可以给有特殊需求的孩子理发，由此可推断，Jackson对自己的项目雄心勃勃。故选B项。 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。     You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.     You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot.   (36)        It turns out, it's just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster. ​​​​​​​   Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay.   (37)   Any small interruption—a price check, a chatty customer—can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.     If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:   (38)   So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.     Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line—called a serpentine line —and serve each person at the front with the next available register.   (39)   This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.       (40)   It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck. A. Why does this always seem to happen to you? B. So why don't most places encourage serpentine lines? C. Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour. D. The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three. E. How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line? F. With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach. G. But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy. 36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 37.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 38.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 39.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 40.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 【答案】A、G、D、F、B 【解析】【文章大意】本文讲的是在排队等候时你排到的队是移动最快的概率并不高, 并介绍了一种使排队等候高效率的方法及其落实的困难。 1. 根据设空前句You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot（你选择错了。你发誓的那些人在你退房去停车场之后还排了很长时间的队）可知，与A项（为什么这种事总是发生在你自己身上？）衔接紧密，符合语境。故选A。 2. 根据设空前句Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay.（杂货店尽力使结账变得快一点，让顾客停留时间达到最小）和设空后句Any small interruption—a price check, a chatty customer—can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.（任何一个小的打断都可能有影响，耽搁整个队伍。）可知，G项But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.（但是有时比如某个周日下午系统繁忙。）符合语境，衔接的当。故选G。 3. 根据设空前句If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:（如果商店里有三个队伍，耽搁延误在不同的收银台有可能随意发生，想想以下可能性：）可知，与D项（你排的队伍是最快的的可能性只是三分之一）衔接得当，符合语境。故选D。 4. 根据上文researchers have a good way to deal with this problem.（我们得知研究人员有一个很好的方法来处理这个问题）以及下文This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone little bit but speed up Check out over all.（这个大多数银行和快餐店都是这样做的。有了一条蜿蜒的队伍，在一个登记处长时间拖延不会不公平地惩罚后面排队的人。相反，它会减慢每个人一点点，但加快了整体结账速度。）可知，说明这个新方案迅速有效，联系上下文可知，空格中应该是与旧的结账方案作比较，F项（该方法有三个寄存器，比传统方法快得多。）符合语境。故选F。 5. 结合下文It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower.（要保持一条生产线的快速运转, 需要很多的收银机，而且有些商店负担不起空间和人力。）可知，说明了一个原因，由此空格处应提出了一个问题。B项（那么为什么大多数地方不鼓励蛇纹石线条呢?）符合语境。故选B。 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Canadian Adrian Anantawan was a talented violinist. “A lot of times, we let      (41)      get in the way of trying anything,” Anantawan said. “For me, my story has always been a result of just trying something, accepting      (42)     , and then just seeing what the results are.” Born without his right hand, Anantawan only has five fingers. The disability was an initial     (43)      to music when his music teacher wanted all the students to learn to play instruments. Instead of      (44)     , Anantawan and his parents decided to find him a different instrument to      (45)      his musical talent. Adrian Anantawan   (46)  the violin. The family contacted a hospital, asking them to create a(n)      (47)      cast that would allow him to hold the bow. “From the very first      (48)      that I was playing, I was really      (49)      to the sound, the connection between my body and the instrument, and the ability to express my imagination,” he said. Although Anantawan is      (50)      for the technology that allows him to find access to music, the most important part of inclusion is the     (51)      of teachers, supporters, and people who      (52)      young learners that they can do anything. Anantawan has given many notable     (53)      and he hopes people who may be experiencing      (54)      in their lives feel like they have choices in finding ways to      (55)      themselves. 41.A. regret B. fear C. anger D. misunderstanding 42.A. failure B. doubt C. apology D. shame 43.A. solution B. inspiration C. reaction D. barrier 44.A. standing out B. taking off C. giving up D. fleeing away 45.A. spot B. explore C. possess D. reveal 46.A. repaired B. made C. designed D. chose 47.A. adaptive B. strong C. light D. small 48.A. concert B. song C. note D. sentence 49.A. attracted B. devoted C. exposed D. limited 50.A. responsible B. grateful C. eager D. suitable 51.A. attitudes B. resources C. devices D. skills 52.A. persuade B. promise C. encourage D. recommend 53.A. interviews B. performances C. suggestions D. lectures 54.A. pleasures B. victories C. adventures D. challenges 55.A. teach B. entertain C. forgive D. express 【答案】B、A、D、C、B、D、A、C、A、B、A、C、B、D、D 【解析】略 1.  regret遗憾；fear害怕，恐惧；anger生气；misunderstanding误解。根据空后的“get in the way of trying anything”可知，恐惧阻碍了人们尝试任何事情。故选B。 2.  failure失败；doubt怀疑；apology道歉；shame羞耻。根据空前的“trying something, accepting”可知，这里指尝试一件事并接受失败。故选A。 3.  solution解决办法；inspiration灵感，启发灵感的人（或事物）；reaction反应，回应；barrier障碍，阻力。根据句中的“The disability”并结合常识可知，身体残疾是他学习音乐的一个障碍。故选D。 4.  stand out出色，显眼；take off起飞；give up放弃；flee away逃跑。根据句中的“Anantawan and his parents decided to find him a different instrument to ________ his musical talent”可知，殷兆基和他的父母决定找一种不同的乐器，由此可知，他们没有放弃学习乐器。故选C。 5.  spot发现；explore探索；possess拥有；reveal揭示。根据空前的“find him a different instrument to”和空后的“his musical talent”可知，这里指给他找一种不同的乐器来探索他的音乐天赋。故选B。 6.  repair修理；make制作；design设计；choose选择。根据上文中的“find him a different instrument”可知，他选择了小提琴。故选D。 7.  adaptive适应的，有适应能力的；strong强壮的；light轻的；small小的。根据空后的“cast that would allow him to hold the bow”可知，这个石膏可以让他自如地拿着琴弓弹奏，说明这个石膏有适应性。故选A。 8.  concert音乐会；song歌曲；note音符；sentence句子。根据空后的“that I was playing”可知，这里指演奏出的第一个音符。故选C。 9.  attract吸引；devote献身，致力；expose暴露；limit限制，限定。根据空后的“to the sound, the connection between my body and the instrument, and the ability to express my imagination”可知，他刚开始演奏，就被小提琴的声音、身体与乐器的联系以及自己表达想象力的能力吸引了。be attracted to...意为“被……吸引”。故选A。 10.  responsible负责的；grateful感激的；eager渴望的；suitable合适的。根据句中的“the technology that allows him to find access to music”可知，这项技术让他能够接触音乐，所以他充满感激。be grateful for...意为“感激……”。故选B。 11.  attitude态度；resource资源；device设备；skill技巧。根据空后的“of teachers, supporters, and people who...”可知，老师、支持者和鼓励者的态度对他学习这门乐器很重要。故选A。 12.  persuade说服；promise承诺；encourage鼓励；recommend推荐。根据空后的“young learners that they can do anything”可知，这些人鼓励年轻学习者他们有能力做任何事情。故选C。 13.  interview面试，采访；performance表演，演出；suggestion建议；lecture讲座。根据空前的“given many notable”和上文中的“Canadian Adrian Anantawan was a talented violinist.”可知，作为小提琴家，殷兆基进行了许多著名的小提琴表演。故选B。 14.  pleasure愉快；victory胜利；adventure冒险；challenge挑战。根据空前的“experiencing”和殷兆基克服身体残疾、学习演奏小提琴的经历可知，这里指面对挑战。故选D。 15.  teach教；entertain招待，娱乐；forgive原谅；express表达。根据空前的“finding ways to”和空后的“themselves”可知，这里指找到表达自我的方式。故选D。 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 56.    Sometimes we have a fight with a friend. Many times, you find that you even forget   (1)   the fight was about. You just seem to be   (2)   (anger), and then stop   (3)   (talk) to each other. Time goes by and you realize that you miss   (4)   friendship, and wish you could talk to your friend again. And   (5)   (probable) your friend feels the same way as you do. So how can you get out of the fight without   (6)   (hurt) your feelings?     Leave the argument alone, and avoid communication. If you talk right after fight, you will say many   (7)   (word) out of anger. However, do not wait too long. It will become hard   (8)   (make) up the relationship after too long waiting. So after the fight calms down, make sure you talk to the person before it is too late. Say sorry if you   (9)   (be) to blame (负有责任) for the fight.     Maybe it is your friend's fault (过错) and you have done nothing wrong. In that case, wait until he says he is sorry! And if he doesn't, he's not worth your time. You can spend the time   (10)   other friends. (1)            (2)            (3)            (4)            (5)            (6)            (7)            (8)            (9)            (10)            【答案】【小题1】 what 【小题2】 angry 【小题3】 talking 【小题4】 the 【小题5】 probably 【小题6】 hurting 【小题7】 words 【小题8】 to make 【小题9】 are 【小题10】 with 【解析】1. 分析句子结构，此处引导宾语从句，作forget的宾语，且从句中缺少about的宾语，应用what引导该宾语从句。故填what。 2. 此处用形容词在句中作表语，angry生气的。故填angry。 3. stop doing sth.“停止做某事”，是固定用法。故填talking。 4. 此处特指与朋友间的友谊，应用定冠词。故填the。 5. 空处用副词形式在句中作状语，修饰整个句子。故填probably。 6. 介词without后面用动词-ing形式作宾语，故填hurting。 7. many修饰名词复数，故填words。 8. 此处It是形式主语，真正的主语是不定式结构。故填to make。 9. 此处陈述客观情况，应用一般现在时，且主语是you，谓语动词用are。故填are。 10. 此处spend意为“度过，消磨”。spend time with sb.“和某人一起度过时间”，为固定搭配。故填with。 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 57.假定你是高一新生李华，你班外教Mr Smith为了更好地了解你班同学，要求每位同学做一下自我介绍。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，介绍自己，内容包括： 1)姓名和年龄； 2)性别和爱好； 3)你的梦想。 注意： 1)词数80左右； 2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 【答案】Hello everyone,     I'm Li Hua, a boy of sixteen. Now I'm glad to introduce myself to you.     When it comes to my personality, I'm confident and outgoing, so I'm popular with my friends. My hobby is playing the piano. I've been practicing it since I was five. So far, I've taken part in many piano contests and won several gold medals. My dream is to become a pianist like Lang Lang. I hope my dream can come true.     This is me, an outgoing and confident boy. 【解析】【思路点拨】 本文是一篇应用文，主题是介绍自己，人称为第一人称，时态为一般现在时为主。 【亮点词汇】 ①be popular with受……的欢迎； ②take part in参加 ③come true实现 【高分句型】 ① When it comes to my personality, I'm confident and outgoing, so I'm popular with my friends. (when it comes to...的固定句型，so引导的结果状语从句） ②So far, I've taken part in many piano contests and won several gold medals.（并列谓语） 【结构布局】 引言：说明演讲稿的主题； 中心：按照要点提示介绍自己； 结尾：总结自己的优点。 【拓展词汇】 ①be qualified/suitable/fit for适合 ②live up to one's expectations不辜负某人的期望 ③have a good command of精通 【拓展句型】 ①Not only am I good at ... but also I am experienced in ...我不仅擅长……而且在……方面有经验。 ②I have been working in ... since ..., and have therefore gained rich knowledge and experience in this field.自从……以来，我一直从事……，因此获得了与该领域相关的丰富的知识和经验。 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 58.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。续写的词数应为150左右。     Pumpkin(南瓜) carving at Halloween is a family tradition. We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage—I carried an 85-pounder back last year.     This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event. I'm unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.     With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork(软木塞) forced into a bottle. I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.     My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy. "I'm going to set it down, now," I said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. "I can't get it out!" I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1:        It was five or six minutes though it felt much longer. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2:      The video was posted the Monday before Halloween. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 【答案】   It was five or six minutes though it felt much longer. Dad was summoned-less, it seemed, in expectation of practical help than to make sure he didn't miss out on the spectacle. I heard him propose calling the fire department. "Stay tuned," said Mom; she'd mentioned she was going to upload the video to Facebook, but it was only then I realized she'd been filming the whole time. The video cuts before my rescue—Dad got me to push my head farther into the pumpkin so Mom could reach in and undo the rubber band round my ponytail. I emerged with squash-conditioned hair, a sore chin and my nose plugged with pulp.    The video was posted the Monday before Halloween. By the end of that day, it had over 1, 000 views. People asked Mom to put it on YouTube, and by Wednesday morning we were getting 5:00 am calls from TV breakfast shows and then the international media-the video started racking up hundreds of thousands of views. When I went on a youth camp, I was recognized by children I'd never met. The pumpkin also became a minor celebrity. Passersby and trick-or-treaters would knock and ask, “Which is Rachel's pumpkin?" before taking selfies with it. 【解析】一、文意梳理 【原文大意】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者家有在万圣节雕刻南瓜传统，今年也不例外，家里所有人都在厨房的餐桌上辛勤地工作着，而作者的妈妈则在拍摄一年一度的活动。结果作者将头伸进了南瓜里，被卡住了，无论如何也无法挣脱出来，妈妈却趁机拍下了这一幕，后来作者得救，视频也被上传到网上走红，这段视频开始获得数十万的点击量。 【段落续写】 ①根据第一段首句内容“虽然时间只过去了五、六分钟，但还是感觉要长得多。”可知，第一段可描写作者是如何在爸爸的帮助下得救的。（可用关键词Dad，head，pumpkin，Mom，nose等） ②根据第二段首句内容“这段视频是在万圣节前的周一发布的。”可知，第二段可描写作者头被卡在南瓜里这段视频在网上的走红情况，以及视频走红对作者家和作者的影响。 二、线索厘清 【续写线索】 爸爸被喊来帮忙——妈妈拍下了全过程——作者得救——视频被上传——视频走红——视频对作者家和作者的影响 【词汇激活】 行为类： ①切开：cut/sever ②反对：protest/object ③停止：stop/prevent 情绪类： ①焦虑：anxious /fearful/worried ②尴尬：embarrassed/awkward ③感动：bring tears to my eyes/feel moved 三、范文鉴赏 【高分句式】 ①When I went on a youth camp, I was recognized by children I'd never met.（when引导的时间状语从句） ②Passersby and trick-or-treaters would knock and ask, "Which is Rachel's pumpkin?" before taking selfies with it.（动词的-ing形式作宾语） 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高二期末考试 英语 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What will the speakers probably do? A. Use a new type of advertising. B. Go to Market Street. C. Hire new designers. 2.How did the man break his leg? A. He fell down while playing tennis. B. He had a climbing accident. C. He was hit by a car. 3.What is the man doing? A. Playing computer games. B. Taking a vocabulary test. C. Looking up words in a dictionary. 4.How will the speakers pay? A. They'll use coins. B. They'll use a card. C. They'll use a note. 5.What does the woman prefer to do this weekend? A. Visit a park. B. Watch a movie. C. See a football match. ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What is the man going to do? A. Employ a new worker. B. Meet the HR manager. C. Test the system. 7.What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Train the new workers. B. Learn more about the system. C. Attend a meeting. ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What happened to the man as a kid? A. He was stuck in a lift. B. He fell down the stairs. C. He was bitten by an insect. 9.What can we learn about the woman? A. She finds lifts fascinating. B. She hates her college courses. C. She is not afraid of insects now. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What is mentioned in the article? A. Scientists are working on traffic jams. B. Flying cars are around the comer. C. There will be fewer traffic jams. 11.What is said about flying cars? A. They will be controlled by a computer. B. They are designed for long trips. C. They are driven by pilots. 12.What is the woman's opinion on the flying car? A. It's convenient. B. It's worth the money. C. It may cause new problems. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Which society's president is Lisa? A. The International Society. B. The Ballet Society. C. The French Society. 14.What club attracts the man? A. The Music Club. B. The Chess Club. C. The Nature Club. 15.What does the man say about playing chess? A. Uninteresting. B. Enjoyable. C. Difficult. 16.What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Study in the library. B. Take the French course. C. Join the Debate Club. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Customer and waitress. C. Workmates. 18.What do the speakers both agree? A. They had an expensive meal. B. The food was very delicious. C. It was an enjoyable evening. 19.Why does the woman enjoy eating out? A. She knows the violinist in the restaurant. B. She hasnˈt eaten out for a long time. C. She wants to relax herself. 20.How does the man feel about the music? A. Relaxed. B. Awkward. C. Interested. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Research Assistants Wanted Our organization, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), is wanting TEN research assistants for our Children and Young Peopleˈs Engagement Team. We have over 23,000 members and fellows, and employ around 200 people, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. Basic Information Work Location London WCl and home-based Salary £3,500 per month plus excellent benefits Working hours 35 hours per week Responsibilities: ·You are responsible for providing vital support to a dynamic team working with children, young people and parents all over the UK. Youˈre responsible for providing the analysis of views, voices and experiences of children, young people and their families in relation to child health topics. ·Taking responsibility for performing literature searches and the production of reviews of the literature to support the delivery of engagement projects, youˈll critically review reports produced by peers（同行）, academics and other agencies. Requirements: You have to have a degree qualified and have relevant experience in social or medical science, statistics. You should have experience of producing and presenting high-quality written reports and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences. You should have experience of analyzing mixed datasets, including carrying out literature reviews, and applying proper advanced methods. You have to be good at dealing with various problems, especially being able to understand and discuss complex problems around child health and health-related statistics. Other information: The College operates a modern working policy, so our coworkers work in the office for at least 40% over a four-week cycle and the rest time from home. This role is offered as either a six-month fixed-term contract for full-time hours, or as a part-time fixed-term contract until 31 December. 21.What are the research assistants expected to do? A. Voice their opinions on policies. B. Write literature works for children. C. Cooperate with other agencies. D. Analyze data about child health. 22.What is a requirement for the applicants? A. A network of the audience. B. Good problem-solving ability. C. A degree in literature and art. D. Rich experience in special care. 23.What do we know about the position? A. Its working hours is too long. B. Its contract can be changed easily. C. Its working policy is flexible. D. Its salary is the highest locally. B     Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you're looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.     I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.     Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.     Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn't need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.     As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you're doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won't do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.     So here is my advice: Lead by action. 24.What do the underlined words "jump on that bandwagon" mean in the first paragraph? A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you're doing. C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision. 25.What was the attitude of the author's father toward buying groceries with jars? A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it. C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn't care about it. 26.What can we infer about the author? A. She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others' privacy. C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person. 27.What is the text mainly about? A. How to get on well with other family members. B. How to have one's own personal space at home. C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D. How to control the budget when buying groceries. C A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last week, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel's former national debating champion. Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such   wrinkles   will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it: "There's never a stage at which the system knows what it's talking about. " What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not specify what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean. Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that's why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence. 28.Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph? A. To explain the use of a software program. B. To show the cleverness of Project Debater. C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater. D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition. 29.What does the underlined word "wrinkles" in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Arguments. B. Doubts. C. Errors. D. Differences. 30.What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond? A. Create rules. B. Comprehend meaning. C. Talk fluently. D. Identify difficult words. 31.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols. B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed. C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters. D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future. D Vernon Jackson works at his barbershop(理发店) in Cincinnati even on his off days. But itˈs not because he wants to make as much money as possible—itˈs because thatˈs the day he has set aside to give free haircuts to children with special needs. He began his Gifted Program haircuts in 2021 after hearing many horror stories that parents were going through with. Barbers had no patience with those children. Studies have shown people typically feel more confident and in control in both social as well as professional settings with good, fresh haircuts. So Jackson resolved to open his shop on his day off only to children with special needs who were looking to get a proper cut. "I can give them the full attention they need," Jackson said in the CBS News. He found that at least some of his off-day clients who were sensitive to unfamiliar environments and sounds found the empty shop comforting. His goal is to get the children used to barbershops in general so they can eventually feel comfortable going in for haircuts when there are other customers around. People flood Jacksonˈs account on his social media platform with encouragement. "I have happy tears," one wrote in the comments of a video that Jackson posted showing him lining a Gifted Program boy up for a haircut. "You are truly doing amazing things." Friends and supporters sponsor the haircuts through donations to an online GoFundMe campaign, according to what Jackson told CBS. He hopes to eventually raise enough money for the program to be able to travel to other parts of the US to give haircuts to children with special needs there. "Itˈs really been a beautiful experience," Jackson said of starting the Gifted Program. "This has allowed me to love it to my fullest capacity and to see what happens when I do." 32.Why did Jackson decide to start the Gifted Program? A. To make as much money as possible. B. To show barbersˈ patience and sympathy. C. To help parents with horrible experiences. D. To reach out to children with special needs. 33.What does Jackson expect of the children through the Gifted Program? A. Love for fresh haircuts. B. Attention to other customers. C. Healthy adaptation to surroundings. D. Courage to have haircuts alone. 34.What is online usersˈ attitude to the Gifted Program? A. Objective. B. Concerned. C. Favorable. D. Confused. 35.What can we learn about Jackson from the last paragraph? A. He donates to an online organization. B. He is highly ambitious for his program. C. He has made a big difference to all American kids. D. He has regained faith in life by giving free haircuts. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。     You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.     You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot.   (36)        It turns out, it's just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster. ​​​​​​​   Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay.   (37)   Any small interruption—a price check, a chatty customer—can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.     If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:   (38)   So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.     Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line—called a serpentine line —and serve each person at the front with the next available register.   (39)   This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.       (40)   It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck. A. Why does this always seem to happen to you? B. So why don't most places encourage serpentine lines? C. Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour. D. The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three. E. How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line? F. With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach. G. But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy. 36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 37.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 38.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 39.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 40.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Canadian Adrian Anantawan was a talented violinist. “A lot of times, we let      (41)      get in the way of trying anything,” Anantawan said. “For me, my story has always been a result of just trying something, accepting      (42)     , and then just seeing what the results are.” Born without his right hand, Anantawan only has five fingers. The disability was an initial     (43)      to music when his music teacher wanted all the students to learn to play instruments. Instead of      (44)     , Anantawan and his parents decided to find him a different instrument to      (45)      his musical talent. Adrian Anantawan   (46)  the violin. The family contacted a hospital, asking them to create a(n)      (47)      cast that would allow him to hold the bow. “From the very first      (48)      that I was playing, I was really      (49)      to the sound, the connection between my body and the instrument, and the ability to express my imagination,” he said. Although Anantawan is      (50)      for the technology that allows him to find access to music, the most important part of inclusion is the     (51)      of teachers, supporters, and people who      (52)      young learners that they can do anything. Anantawan has given many notable     (53)      and he hopes people who may be experiencing      (54)      in their lives feel like they have choices in finding ways to      (55)      themselves. 41.A. regret B. fear C. anger D. misunderstanding 42.A. failure B. doubt C. apology D. shame 43.A. solution B. inspiration C. reaction D. barrier 44.A. standing out B. taking off C. giving up D. fleeing away 45.A. spot B. explore C. possess D. reveal 46.A. repaired B. made C. designed D. chose 47.A. adaptive B. strong C. light D. small 48.A. concert B. song C. note D. sentence 49.A. attracted B. devoted C. exposed D. limited 50.A. responsible B. grateful C. eager D. suitable 51.A. attitudes B. resources C. devices D. skills 52.A. persuade B. promise C. encourage D. recommend 53.A. interviews B. performances C. suggestions D. lectures 54.A. pleasures B. victories C. adventures D. challenges 55.A. teach B. entertain C. forgive D. express 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 56.    Sometimes we have a fight with a friend. Many times, you find that you even forget   (1)   the fight was about. You just seem to be   (2)   (anger), and then stop   (3)   (talk) to each other. Time goes by and you realize that you miss   (4)   friendship, and wish you could talk to your friend again. And   (5)   (probable) your friend feels the same way as you do. So how can you get out of the fight without   (6)   (hurt) your feelings?     Leave the argument alone, and avoid communication. If you talk right after fight, you will say many   (7)   (word) out of anger. However, do not wait too long. It will become hard   (8)   (make) up the relationship after too long waiting. So after the fight calms down, make sure you talk to the person before it is too late. Say sorry if you   (9)   (be) to blame (负有责任) for the fight.     Maybe it is your friend's fault (过错) and you have done nothing wrong. In that case, wait until he says he is sorry! And if he doesn't, he's not worth your time. You can spend the time   (10)   other friends. (1)            (2)            (3)            (4)            (5)            (6)            (7)            (8)            (9)            (10)            六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 57.假定你是高一新生李华，你班外教Mr Smith为了更好地了解你班同学，要求每位同学做一下自我介绍。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，介绍自己，内容包括： 1)姓名和年龄； 2)性别和爱好； 3)你的梦想。 注意： 1)词数80左右； 2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 58.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。续写的词数应为150左右。     Pumpkin(南瓜) carving at Halloween is a family tradition. We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage—I carried an 85-pounder back last year.     This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event. I'm unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.     With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork(软木塞) forced into a bottle. I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.     My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy. "I'm going to set it down, now," I said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. "I can't get it out!" I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1:        It was five or six minutes though it felt much longer. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2:      The video was posted the Monday before Halloween. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $