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2025—2026学年下期期末考试 高二英语试题卷(九) 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A TV show. B. A disaster. C. A new apartment. 2. What season is it now? A. Late summer. B. Early autumn. C. Midwinter. 3. Why has the woman probably been off work? A. She has been ill. B. She has been on vacation. C. She has been with her child at hospital. 4. Which sport does the man like best? A. Badminton. B. Football. C. Swimming. 5. How does the girl feel about Dave? A. He is smart. B. He is warm-hearted. C. He is confident. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman recommend Johnson’s Market? A. It sells the cheapest chicken. B. It sells reliable meat products. C. It sells fresh produce at fair prices. 7. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In the supermarket. B. In the street. C. At home. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the latest time for students to arrive at school? A. At 8:50 a.m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 9:10 a.m. 9. Why does the man allow ten minutes for the students? A. To complete a form. B. To make some bread. C. To explore the exhibition. 10. What is the man’s favorite exhibition at the museum? A. A chocolate display. B. An old-fashioned street. C. A book collection. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Mike think of his roommate? A. Annoying. B. Considerate. C. Generous. 12. What does Mike’s roommate sometimes do? A. Cook meals for Mike. B. Share the grocery bills. C. Invite Mike to dine out. 13. What does the woman suggest Mike do? A. Ask his roommate to move out. B. Talk honestly with his roommate. C. Borrow money from his roommate. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is probably the main function of the robot? A. To clean the exhibition area. B. To do computer programming. C. To provide information for guests. 15. How many colors are popular for the robot? A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. 16. What does Jane ask the robot at last? A. A question about math. B. A question about emotions. C. A question about technology. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did Ben become interested in bats? A. When he saw bats in a mine. B. When he read a science book. C. When he watched a TV show. 18. What do we know about the Greater Horseshoe Bat? A. It’s shy. B. It’s small. C. It’s strong. 19. What activity was particularly popular among students? A. Building a wooden shelter. B. Making a poster. C. Taking a “bat walk”. 20. What does Ben want to investigate about bats in the future? A. How they communicate. B. Where they sleep. C. What they eat. 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 For centuries, art has been playing an increasingly significant role in the process of human civilization. Here are some of the best art contests for students and young artists to enter in 2026. Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition This contest aims to encourage young artists. Children under 16 can submit their two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings, computer-generated artworks, photographs, and more to their representatives for consideration. Entries are accepted online every spring. Each entry costs $20. Winners will have their artworks shown publicly at the Capitol for one year and will receive awards at a special ceremony. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards This contest is for students aged 13 or older. It runs from September to December and is free to enter. Winners are chosen based on how original and skillful their works are. Prizes include having their works published or shown in exhibitions, as well as educational scholarships worth up to $10,000. The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition For 30 years, this yearly contest has given prizes to visual artists from around the world. It is open to artists everywhere who are at least 18 years old, no matter their career stage. You can enter from March 3rd to June 3rd. The entry fee is $40 for two pieces of artwork. There is also an early bird period with lower fees. Doodle for Google Art Contest This yearly contest supports artists who use technology in their works. In addition to prizes, it includes exhibitions and events to spread awareness. The entry fee is $55 for up to five images, and $5 for each extra image. The last day to enter is in the middle of March. 1. What do the first two contests have in common? A. Both contests can be signed up free of charge. B. Both contests run during the same time period. C. Both contests can get winners’ works exhibited. D. Both contests are only open to high school students. 2. What can we know about The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition? A. It accepts submissions all year round. B. It has a history of more than 30 years. C. It offers reduced fees for early entries. D. It is only open to young artists under 18. 3. How much is it for eight entries to Doodle for Google Art Contest? A. $55. B. $60. C. $65. D. $70. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了2026年面向学生和青年艺术家开放的四项知名艺术比赛，涵盖参赛要求、报名费用、奖项设置等核心信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition部分中“Winners will have their artworks shown publicly at the Capitol for one year(获胜者的艺术作品将在国会大厦公开展出一年)”以及The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards部分中“Prizes include having their works published or shown in exhibitions(奖品包括作品出版或在展览中展出)”可知，前两项比赛的共同之处是获胜者的作品都可以得到展出。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition部分中“There is also an early bird period with lower fees(还设有早鸟期，可享受更低报名费)”可知，该赛事对早报名的参赛者提供优惠降价的报名费。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Doodle for Google Art Contest部分中“The entry fee is $55 for up to five images, and $5 for each extra image(最多提交5幅作品报名费为55美元，每多提交一幅额外收取5美元)”可知，提交8幅作品，需要在5幅作品55美元的基础上，额外支付3幅作品的费用，总价为55+3×5=70美元。 B Most of us have clothes in our wardrobe (衣橱) that we never wear but can’t quite let go of. I have a bright yellow dress that I bought five years ago on a whim during a summer sale, and I’ve worn it only three times since then. Every time I open my wardrobe, its vivid color catches my eye immediately. I feel guilty not just because I wasted money on a dress I didn’t really need, but also because of the dress itself: it’s soft, well-made, and still looks brand-new — what has it done to deserve being hidden away in the corner, untouched for months? I hate seeing stuff go to waste, whether it’s food or clothes. I always go to great lengths to make dinner using up whatever is left in the fridge, telling myself this is not only healthier but also greener than ordering takeout. So it feels wrong to give up on the yellow dress. I want to find a way to make it work and let it shine again. So I set myself a small project: wearing the clothes I bought but never actually wore. Having kept it for months, I’ve found the key to reconnecting with these clothes is trying to rediscover the spark that drew me to them originally. As for the yellow dress, I bought it for weekend outings — occasions that could be casual in jeans, but would feel more special if I dressed up a little. Now I pair it with a denim jacket and sneakers, making it less formal and more suitable for my daily life. Sometimes, you’ll find that you simply made a mistake in buying certain clothes. Over time, your taste changes, but your shopping instincts (直觉) haven’t caught up. You still reach for pieces that fit the old you, not the current version. As I get older, I wear bright colors less often, so I’ll be more mindful of not shopping for the person I was 15 years ago. These “mistake” clothes teach us wisdom: sometimes you win by finding a new use for them, and sometimes you learn to shop more wisely next time. 4. What does the underlined phrase “on a whim” probably mean? A. Without any plan. B. After careful thought. C. On a special occasion. D. For a practical reason. 5. What does the author want to show by mentioning her dinner cooking practice? A. Her passion for cooking. B. Her habit of saving money. C. Her refusal of unhealthy eating. D. Her pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle. 6. How does the author make those old clothes work again? A. By asking others for advice on dressing. B. By buying new accessories to match them. C. By changing her own dressing style completely. D. By finding back the original reason she liked them. 7. What is the main idea of the text? A. How to match clothes in a fashionable way. B. The author’s story of reusing unworn clothes. C. The importance of saving money in daily life. D. Why people should avoid buying more clothes. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者重新改造利用闲置未穿衣物的经历，告诉读者闲置衣物既可以被重新发掘用途重获价值，也能教会人们后续更理性购物。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Most of us have clothes in our wardrobe (衣橱) that we never wear but can’t quite let go of. I have a bright yellow dress that I bought five years ago on a whim during a summer sale, and I’ve worn it only three times since then.(我们大多数人的衣橱里都有永远不会穿但又舍不得扔掉的衣服。我有一件亮黄色的连衣裙，是五年前夏季大促时我on a whim买的，从那以后我只穿了三次。)”可知，作者买了这件裙子后只穿过三次，说明购买这件衣服并不是提前计划好的行为，因此“on a whim”的含义是“没有计划，一时兴起”。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I hate seeing stuff go to waste, whether it’s food or clothes. I always go to great lengths to make dinner using up whatever is left in the fridge, telling myself this is not only healthier but also greener than ordering takeout.(我讨厌看到东西被浪费，无论是食物还是衣服。我总是尽全力用光冰箱里剩下的所有食材来做晚餐，告诉自己这比点外卖更健康也更环保。)”可知，作者提到自己做晚餐的习惯，是为了说明自己一直追求可持续环保的生活方式。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Having kept it for months, I’ve found the key to reconnecting with these clothes is trying to rediscover the spark that drew me to them originally.(把这些衣服放了几个月后，我发现重新和它们建立联结的关键，就是努力重新发掘最初吸引我买下它们的火花。)”可知，作者通过找回当初自己喜欢这些衣服的原因，让旧衣服重新发挥作用。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段开头“So I set myself a small project: wearing the clothes I bought but never actually wore.(因此我给自己安排了一个小计划：穿那些我买了但从来没真正穿过的衣服。)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者重复利用闲置未穿衣物的故事，分享了自己从中获得的感悟。 C When seeing someone being kind or generous, we feel warm inside. Researchers call this “moral elevation (提升)”, which not only feels good but also inspires us to do good ourselves. But how much does witnessing good affect us — and why? A new analysis of decades of research aims to find out the answers. The results suggest that our acts of kindness and generosity, online or offline, can have significant chain effects in our communities. Researchers combined results from 88 studies involving over 25,000 participants to measure how much our own kindness increases after witnessing someone acting generously — for example, comforting someone crying, donating to charity, or acting cooperatively in a competitive game. In the studies, people would read about or see someone act in a kind way and then have the opportunity to be kind and generous themselves. The analysis showed a reasonably strong effect, where people witnessing kindness tended to act kindly themselves. “The message that the prosocial (亲社会的) behaviors are quite infectious is a really important message that people should know,” says the lead researcher, Haesung Jung. Interestingly, her analyses showed that it didn’t matter how people witnessed a kind act. They could have read about it, watched a TV show, or actually been present when someone helped others. It also didn’t matter whether or not they saw someone giving material or non-material help. But there were factors that did affect how inspired people were to pay it forward. The more time that had passed since people saw a selfless act, the lower their motivation to help others. It also mattered what kind of response to the kindness people observed. If witnesses saw such people praised or even rewarded with money, they would have a greater likelihood to pay it forward themselves. The research is of great value for society — particularly now, when we need people to act in more prosocial ways. “In organizations, educational settings, and just everyday life, it’s important to highlight kindness, caring, and good social behavior,” says Jung, “Doing good has a much larger impact than people realize.” 8. What can we learn about “moral elevation” from the first paragraph? A. It mainly refers to the direct wish to offer help. B. It is the warm emotion one gets while helping others. C. It describes the online and offline influences in communities. D. It stands for positive changes caused by seeing kind behavior. 9. How did the researchers carry out their study? A. By using results directly from past studies. B. By following people’s behavior over decades. C. By questioning people about their moral values. D. By comparing different reactions to receiving help. 10. Which of the following affects people’s willingness to pass on kindness? A. The responses to the kind acts. B. The way they witness a kind act. C. The material help offered by others. D. The place where they witness a kind act. 11. What is Haesung Jung’s attitude towards the research? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Uncaring. D. Critical. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了一项关于“道德提升”的研究，发现目睹善良行为会激励人们传递善意，且善行的回应方式会影响人们行善的意愿。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When seeing someone being kind or generous, we feel warm inside. Researchers call this “moral elevation (提升)”, which not only feels good but also inspires us to do good ourselves.(当看到他人心怀善意、慷慨大方时，我们内心会涌起暖意。研究者将这种感受称为‘道德提升’，这种体验不仅让人身心愉悦，还会激励我们自己去行善。)”可知，moral elevation是指目睹善良行为后引发的积极情感变化及后续行善动机，即目睹善行带来的积极改变。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Researchers combined results from 88 studies involving over 25,000 participants to measure how much our own kindness increases after witnessing someone acting generously — for example, comforting someone crying, donating to charity, or acting cooperatively in a competitive game.(研究人员整合了88项、总计超25000名受试者的研究数据，以此测算人们目睹他人做出慷慨举动后，自身善意会提升多少——例如安慰哭泣的人、向慈善机构捐款，或是在竞技游戏中展现合作精神。)”可知，研究人员是通过整合过去研究的数据来进行分析的。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“It also mattered what kind of response to the kindness people observed. If witnesses saw such people praised or even rewarded with money, they would have a greater likelihood to pay it forward themselves.(人们对所观察到善行的回应方式也很重要。如果目击者看到此类行为受到赞扬甚至获得金钱奖励，他们自己传递善意的可能性会更大。)”可知，对善行的回应方式会影响人们传递善意的意愿。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Haesung Jung的表述“The research is of great value for society — particularly now, when we need people to act in more prosocial ways.(这项研究对社会具有重要价值——尤其是在当下，我们需要人们以更亲社会的方式行事。)”以及“Doing good has a much larger impact than people realize.(行善的影响远比人们意识到的要大。)”可推知，她对这项研究持积极肯定的态度。 D Carbon removal is one of the most important ways to fight against climate change. Scientists at Salk Institute are working on a special project that takes advantage of plants’ natural ability to take in carbon dioxide from the air, with the objective of making plant root systems much better at storing carbon for longer periods of time. To design these climate-friendly plants, the researchers are employing a tool called SLEAP which is an AI-powered software that was originally developed to keep track of how animals move in the lab. Currently, the scientists are making use of it to study the multiple features of plant root growth instead. Talmo Pereira, a Salk fellow who created SLEAP, has joined forces with plant scientist Professor Wolfgang Busch to apply this technology to their plant research. In their new study published in Plant Phenomics, Busch and Pereira have established an approach to use SLEAP for analyzing plant root phenotypes (显型), which includes how deep and wide roots grow, how large the root systems become, and other physical features. Prior to SLEAP, tracking these characteristics was a slow and labor-intensive scientific process. SLEAP uses computer vision (the ability of computers to understand images) and deep learning (an AI method that trains computers to work like human brains) to process images much faster. Through the application of SLEAP, the researchers have already set up the largest collection of plant root phenotypes ever recorded. This information not just helps them identify which genes (基因) are linked to specific root characteristics. They can also determine whether different root features are controlled by the same genes or by separate ones. This knowledge allows the Salk team to figure out which genes would be most helpful for their plant designs. “Our work together really turns out what makes Salk science so special and influential,” says Pereira. “We’re not just adopting ideas from different fields — we’re truly combining them as equals to create something greater than what any single field could produce alone.” 12. What is the main purpose of the Salk Institute’s project? A. To develop AI software to reduce carbon emission. B. To find specific genes that can control plant growth. C. To enhance plants’ capacity to maintain more carbon. D. To create new tools that can study animal movement. 13. What can we learn about SLEAP? A. It was initially designed for animal research. B. It takes place of human researchers in the lab. C. It helps generate plant images more efficiently. D. It was developed by Professor Wolfgang Busch. 14. Why is the collection of plant root phenotypes essential? A. It provides massive samples on plant root system. B. It allows scientists to control plant growth entirely. C. It explains how scientist preserves threatened plants. D. It helps identify genes suitable for root characteristics. 15. What does Pereira’s statement in the last paragraph suggest? A. AI technology is much more important than biology. B. Combining different disciplines brings better results. C. Salk Institute is the best place for scientific research. D. Different scientific fields should work independently. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了索尔克研究所利用AI软件SLEAP分析植物根系特征，旨在培育能长期储存更多碳的作物，以应对气候变化。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。​根据第一段中“Scientists at Salk Institute are working on a special project that takes advantage of plants’ natural ability to take in carbon dioxide from the air, with the objective of making plant root systems much better at storing carbon for longer periods of time.(索尔克研究所的科学家正在进行一项特殊项目，该项目利用植物从空气中吸收二氧化碳的自然能力，目标是使植物根系在更长时间内更好地储存碳)”可知，该项目的目的是增强植物长期固碳的能力。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“To design these climate-friendly plants, the researchers are employing a tool called SLEAP which is an AI-powered software that was originally developed to keep track of how animals move in the lab.(为了设计这些气候友好型植物，研究人员正在使用一种名为SLEAP的工具，这是一款人工智能软件，最初是为了追踪实验室中动物的活动情况而开发的)”可知，SLEAP最初是为动物研究设计的。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。​根据第四段中“Through the application of SLEAP, the researchers have already set up the largest collection of plant root phenotypes ever recorded. This information not just helps them identify which genes (基因) are linked to specific root characteristics.(通过应用SLEAP，研究人员已经建立了有史以来最大的植物根系表型数据库。这些信息不仅帮助他们识别哪些基因与特定的根系特征相关联)”可知，收集根系表型的关键在于帮助科学家识别与根系特征相适应的基因。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。​根据最后一段中“We’re not just adopting ideas from different fields — we’re truly combining them as equals to create something greater than what any single field could produce alone.(我们不仅仅是在采纳不同领域的想法——我们是真正平等地将其结合起来，创造出比任何单一领域单独所能产生的更为伟大的成果)”可知，Pereira认为跨学科的结合能够带来更好的研究结果。 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。 Thanks to advances in science and technology, governments have enough time to warn and evacuate people before a tsunami arrives. To understand how coastal communities are protected, you first need to know how tsunamis are formed. ____16____. This movement releases energy, which pushes a wave through the deep sea. Different from normal ocean waves caused by wind and storms, tsunami waves move through the whole depth of the water, not just the surface. The first early warning system for the Pacific Ocean was set up in 1948. Since then, warning accuracy and speed have improved greatly. One key step was in 1963, when a worldwide network of seismometers (测震仪) was built. ____17____. In 1978, this system was upgraded to a digital broadband global network of seismometers. ____18____. Scientists could now estimate the earthquake’s size, where the ground split, and how it moved in three dimensions. ____19____. It uses both physical and statistical models to predict tsunami height. Satellites can now measure wave height directly from space using radar (雷达). Forecast methods have also improved — scientists have even started using AI programs to make predictions faster and more accurate. However, tsunami height predictions are never precise — the height can be higher or lower than expected in different places. ____20____. This includes mobile phone alerts (警报), cooperation between countries, clear safety advice, evacuation plans and regular tests of the alarm system. As a tsunami gets near the shore, it slows down to about the speed of a car, but it is still impossible to outrun it. The best choice is to act quickly and calmly. A. It could provide more detailed and timely information B. They are updated over the next few hours as more data are collected C. This made it easier to find the location and strength of an earthquake D. Today, 46 countries share data through the Pacific Ocean warning system E. Early warning systems also depend on fast communication with the public F. For this reason, seafloor sensors are crucial for confirming tsunami generation G. They are caused when the sea floor shifts after an earthquake, landslide, or eruption 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文以“科技进步使政府能提前预警海啸”为切入点，系统介绍了海啸的形成原理、预警系统的发展历程及现代预警系统的运作机制。 【16题详解】 空格前“To understand how coastal communities are protected, you first need to know how tsunamis are formed.(要了解沿海社区如何得到保护，你首先需要知道海啸是如何形成的。)”点明了本段核心是“海啸的形成原因”。G选项“They are caused when the sea floor shifts after an earthquake, landslide, or eruption.(它们是由地震、滑坡或火山爆发后海底移动引起的。)”中的“They”指代前文的“tsunamis”，直接回答了“海啸如何形成”的问题，与前文形成完美呼应，逻辑连贯。 【17题详解】 空格前“One key step was in 1963, when a worldwide network of seismometers (测震仪) was built.(一个关键步骤是在1963年，当时建立了一个全球范围内的测震仪网络。)”提到了1963年建立的全球测震仪网络。C选项“This made it easier to find the location and strength of an earthquake.(这使得确定地震的位置和强度变得更容易。)”中的“This”指代前文“全球测震仪网络”，直接说明了该网络的作用——帮助确定地震位置和强度，与前文“预警准确性和速度大幅提高”的观点形成呼应，逻辑衔接自然。 【18题详解】 空格前“In 1978, this system was upgraded to a digital broadband global network of seismometers.(1978年，该系统升级为数字宽带全球测震仪网络。)”提到了1978年测震仪网络的升级。A选项“It could provide more detailed and timely information.(它可以提供更详细和及时的信息。)”中的“It”指代前文“升级后的数字宽带网络”，直接说明了升级后的优势——提供更详细及时的信息，与后文“Scientists could now estimate the earthquake’s size, where the ground split, and how it moved in three dimensions.(科学家现在可以估计地震的大小、地面破裂的位置以及它在三维空间中的移动方式。)”形成呼应，逻辑递进清晰。 【19题详解】 空格后“It uses both physical and statistical models to predict tsunami height. Satellites can now measure wave height directly from space using radar (雷达). Forecast methods have also improved — scientists have even started using AI programs to make predictions faster and more accurate.(它使用物理和统计模型来预测海啸高度。卫星现在可以使用雷达从太空直接测量海浪高度。预测方法也得到了改进——科学家甚至开始使用人工智能程序来更快、更准确地进行预测。)”提到了现代预警系统的多种技术手段。D选项“Today, 46 countries share data through the Pacific Ocean warning system.(如今，46个国家通过太平洋预警系统共享数据。)”作为段落主旨句，直接点明了现代预警系统的核心——国际数据共享，为后文介绍具体技术手段做了铺垫，统领全段。 【20题详解】 空格前“However, tsunami height predictions are never precise — the height can be higher or lower than expected in different places.(然而，海啸高度的预测永远不会精确——在不同的地方，高度可能高于或低于预期。)”提到了预测的不精确性。E选项“Early warning systems also depend on fast communication with the public.(预警系统还依赖于与公众的快速沟通。)”中的“also”承接前文“预测技术”的局限性，引出预警系统的另一个关键环节——与公众的沟通，与后文“This includes mobile phone alerts (警报), cooperation between countries, clear safety advice, evacuation plans and regular tests of the alarm system.(手机警报、国家间合作、明确的安全建议、疏散计划和警报系统的定期测试。)”形成呼应，逻辑衔接紧密。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I was a professional musician for a number of years. I made a lot of ____21____ but spent more time trying to get my music heard. I was submitting my music to blogs, trying to work with popular artists, and finding ways to ____22____ my work. To put it simply, I was investing a lot of energy into satisfying my desire to be ____23____ by others. I didn’t believe in myself and became increasingly ____24____ with my relationship to music. To change my relationship with music, I ____25____ to make music every day for 60 days. Along with each beat, I published one or two paragraphs describing how I ____26____ while making it. I discovered I enjoyed sharing ____27____ through words, and started a new project called More To That — combining my ____28____ for philosophy with curiosity to create illustrated (有插图的) pieces that made philosophy ____29____. This was a new creative project. But this time, I focused on the ____30____ of the works and shut off the thirst for ____31____ recognition. Five years later, More To That has turned into something I never ____32____. It’s now my full-time job, and I can ____33____ state that there is an audience for my work. This experience taught me that real achievement doesn’t come from ____34____ recognition, but from staying true to what moves you. When you believe in yourself and act on your curiosity, your work ____35____ for itself. 21. A. notes B. beats C. money D. progress 22. A. polish B. improve C. review D. distribute 23. A. respected B. understood C. recognized D. seen 24. A. frustrated B. unfamiliar C. honest D. consistent 25. A. continued B. decided C. hesitated D. longed 26. A. wished B. planned C. felt D. learned 27. A. goals B. ideas C. achievements D. stories 28. A. dislike B. eagerness C. talent D. love 29. A. accessible B. influential C. reliable D. predictable 30. A. length B. form C. quality D. price 31. A. external B. formal C. national D. equal 32. A. noticed B. admitted C. supported D. imagined 33. A. calmly B. confidently C. secretly D. innocently 34. A. running after B. responding to C. struggling with D. caring about 35. A. pays B. looks C. speaks D. thinks 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者从执着于外界认可的失意音乐人，转变为专注作品质量并创立哲学博客的创作者，最终获得真正成功的蜕变历程。 【21题详解】 考查名词。​句意：我创作了许多乐曲，但却花费了更多时间去努力让别人听到我的音乐。A. notes笔记，音符；B. beats节拍，乐曲；C. money钱；D. progress进步。根据上文“I was a professional musician for a number of years.”可知，作为音乐人，创作的是音乐作品，beats符合语境，且与后文“Along with each beat”形成词汇复现。 【22题详解】 考查动词。​句意：我向博客投稿，试图与知名艺人合作，并寻找途径分发我的作品。A. polish抛光，润色；B. improve提高，改善；C. review复习，评论；D. distribute分发，传播。根据上文“trying to get my music heard”可知，此处指通过各种渠道传播自己的音乐，distribute符合语境。 【23题详解】 考查动词。​句意：简单地说，我投入了大量精力来满足自己渴望被他人认可的欲望。A. respected尊重；B. understood理解；C. recognized认可，认出；D. seen看见。根据上文“I was investing a lot of energy into satisfying my desire”和下文“shut off the thirst for ____ recognition”的复现可知，作者当时渴望得到外界的关注与认可。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。​句意：我不相信自己，并且对我的音乐关系感到越来越沮丧。A. frustrated沮丧的；B. unfamiliar不熟悉的；C. honest诚实的；D. consistent一致的。根据上文“I didn’t believe in myself”以及作者努力寻求认可却未果的经历可知，这种状态导致了沮丧。 【25题详解】 考查动词。​句意：为了改变我与音乐的关系，我决定连续60天每天创作音乐。A. continued继续；B. decided决定；C. hesitated犹豫；D. longed渴望。根据后文“make music every day for 60 days”这一具体行动计划可知，这是作者做出的决定。 【26题详解】 考查动词。​句意：伴随着每一段节拍，我发表一两段文字描述我在创作时的感受。A. wished希望；B. planned计划；C. felt感觉，感受；D. learned学习。根据后文“while making it”可知，此处描述的是创作时的内心感受和情绪状态。 【27题详解】 考查名词。​句意：我发现，我很享受通过文字分享想法，于是启动了一个名为“不止于此”（More To That）的新项目——将我对哲学的热爱与求知欲相结合，创作出配有插图的文章，让哲学变得通俗易懂。A. goals目标；B. ideas想法；C. achievements成就；D. stories故事。根据后文“combining my ____ for philosophy with curiosity to create illustrated pieces”可知，这个项目是将哲学思考通过图文表达出来，分享的是思想与观点。 【28题详解】 考查名词。​句意同上。A. dislike厌恶；B. eagerness渴望；C. talent天赋；D. love热爱。根据前文“I enjoyed sharing”以及后文“curiosity”的并列关系可知，此处应填积极词汇，love符合语境。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。​句意同上。A. accessible易理解的，可接近的；B. influential有影响力的；C. reliable可靠的；D. predictable可预测的。根据前文“illustrated (有插图的) pieces”可知，作者通过图文并茂的形式是为了降低理解门槛，让哲学更易被大众接受。 【30题详解】 考查名词。​句意：但这一次，我专注于作品的质量，并切断了对外部认可的渴求。A. length长度；B. form形式；C. quality质量；D. price价格。根据下文“shut off the thirst for ____ recognition”以及不再追求外界评价可知，作者将重心转移到了作品本身的优劣上。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。​句意：但这一次，我专注于作品的质量，并切断了对外界认可的渴求。A. external外部的；B. formal正式的；C. national国家的；D. equal平等的。根据上文“To put it simply, I was investing a lot of energy into satisfying my desire to be ____ by others.”可知，这种来自他人的认可属于外部评价。 【32题详解】 考查动词。​句意：五年后，More To That已经发展成我从未想象过的样子。A. noticed注意到；B. admitted承认；C. supported支持；D. imagined想象。根据前文作者只是尝试改变心态做新项目，以及后文“It’s now my full-time job”的巨大成功可知，这个结果超出了他最初的预料。 【33题详解】 考查副词。​句意：这现在是我的全职工作，我可以自信地声明，我的作品是有受众的。A. calmly冷静地；B. confidently自信地；C. secretly秘密地；D. innocently无辜地。根据前文项目的成功以及“there is an audience for my work”的确信可知，作者此刻的心态是自信的。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语。​句意：这段经历教会我，真正的成就并非来自于追逐名声，而是来自于坚守打动你的事物。A. running after追逐，追求；B. responding to回应；C. struggling with与……斗争；D. caring about关心。根据上文“investing a lot of energy into satisfying my desire”以及“thirst for ____ recognition”可知，作者以前是在追求外界的认可。 【35题详解】 考查动词。​句意：当你相信自己并追随好奇心行事时，你的作品自然会证明一切。A. pays支付；B. looks看；C. speaks说话，表明；D. thinks思考。根据前文“When you believe in yourself and act on your curiosity”和固定搭配speak for itself（不言而喻，自我证明）可知，此处指好的作品不需要吹嘘，其本身就能证明其价值。 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。 Across China, France, Argentina and many other countries, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, spanning (跨越) different languages and time zones, gathered together on Saturday to practice Tai Chi. It is a traditional Chinese martial art ____36____ (acknowledge) by UNESCO, and March 21, 2026 marked the first-ever International Taijiquan Day. In a modern world ____37____ the pursuit of the speed and excitement is crazy, Taijiquan looks for a slow and balanced rhythm in every breath. It is not as immediately attractive as the short videos or shocking news on screens. Yet ____38____ makes it popular worldwide is its peace and calmness, which are extremely valuable in our fast-changing times. ____39____ (originate) in China about 400 years ago, Taijiquan is a national intangible cultural heritage. It was added to UNESCO’s list in 2020, which shows deep Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism and Taoism. The Confucian idea of the golden mean ____40____ (appear) in movements like keeping an upright and centered posture. Taoist beliefs about following nature are seen in soft, smooth and flexible movements. In push-hand exercises, participants do not fight hard with hard. Instead, they guide the opponent’s strength gently, which shows the wisdom of overcoming strength ____41____ softness. Such ideas are not easy ____42____ (express) in words, but they can be truly felt through body movements. That is why people around the world can enjoy its charm even if they don’t speak Chinese. More ____43____ (important), Taijiquan helps modern people reduce stress, deal with relationships and find inner balance. It is more than a sport. It teaches people that true strength comes from controlling ____44____ (they) inside. Today, Taijiquan has hundreds of millions of fans in over 180 countries. The International Taijiquan Day is more than a celebration, and it builds cultural ____45____ (bridge) and connects hearts across the world. 【答案】36. acknowledged 37. where 38. what 39. Originating 40. appears 41. with 42. to express 43. importantly 44. themselves 45. bridges 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了太极拳被联合国教科文组织认可及首个国际太极拳日的设立，阐述了太极拳在快节奏世界中追求慢与平衡的价值，蕴含的儒家、道家哲学，以及其在全球范围内的文化桥梁作用。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它是一项被联合国教科文组织认可的中国传统武术，2026 年3月21日是首个国际太极拳日。句中有谓语is，___________ (acknowledge) by UNESCO作后置定语修饰traditional Chinese martial art，要将acknowledge变成非谓语动词；根据by UNESCO 可知，traditional Chinese martial art和acknowledge之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，要用过去分词acknowledged表达被动含义。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在一个人们疯狂追逐速度与刺激的现代社会里，太极拳在每一次呼吸间追寻舒缓均衡的节奏。_______ the pursuit of the speed and excitement is crazy是关系词引导的定语从句修饰抽象地点名词a modern world；定语从句中主系表结构完整，所缺关系词作地点状语，需用关系副词where。 【38题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：然而让它风靡全球的是它自带的平和与宁静，这份特质在瞬息万变的时代格外珍贵。_______ makes it popular worldwide是主语从句，所填连接词作主语，根据“is its peace and calmness”可知，所填词要用what，表示“……的事物”，符合题干要求。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：太极拳大约四百年前起源于中国，是国家级非物质文化遗产。本句已有谓语is，________ (originate) in China about 400 years ago作状语，提示词originate是动词，要将其变成非谓语动词；Taijiquan与originate之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，要用现在分词作状语，放在句首时首字母要大写，即Originating。 【40题详解】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：儒家的中庸思想体现在诸如保持端正、居中姿势的动作中。本句陈述客观事实，所填词作谓语，要用一般现在时；主语The Confucian idea of the golden mean表示单数概念，与提示词appear之间在语义上是主动关系，因此使用appear的第三人称单数形式appears。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：在推手练习中，习练者不会以蛮力对抗蛮力，而是轻柔引导对方力道，这彰显出以柔克刚的智慧。overcoming strength _________ softness是动名词结构作介词of的宾语，空后接了名词softness，要用介词；此处表示“以柔克刚”，要用表示“凭借”的介词with。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这类思想很难用文字表达清楚，却能通过肢体动作真切感受。Such ideas are not easy ________ (express) in words用的是“sth.+be+形容词+_______”结构，该结构中要用动词不定式的主动语态结构，它与主语之间构成逻辑上的动宾关系，是用主动形式表达被动含义，要填to express。 【43题详解】 考查副词转换。句意：更重要的是，太极拳能够帮助现代人缓解压力、处理人际关系并寻得内心的平和。 More ________ (important)在句首作状语修饰整个句子，需将形容词important变为副词importantly。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：它教导人们，真正的力量来源于在内心中约束自我。所填词作controlling的宾语，且与主语people指代同一群体，要将they变成反身代词themselves。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：国际太极拳日不仅仅是一场庆祝活动，它搭建起文化桥梁，连接世界各地人们的心灵。所填词作builds的宾语，且bridge为可数名词，前面无限定词，需用bridge的复数形式bridges表示泛指。 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，近期你校英语论坛将举办主题为“Be prepared for the future career”的高中生职业生涯规划的线上交流活动。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 你的理想职业及选择原因；2. 如何为此做好准备。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hello, everyone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Hello, everyone! To be prepared for the future career, we first need to know what we want to be. As for me, I want to be a teacher when growing up, because I want to train more and better useful talents for the society. First, I should study hard and give full play to my strengths. Only by discovering what I do best can I hope to reach my goal and truly make a difference. I think all above is of great help to me to be prepared for the future career. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇主题为“Be prepared for the future career”的有关高中生职业生涯规划的演讲稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 培养：train→bring up/cultivate 优点：strength→advantage 希望：hope→wish 真正地：truly→really/genuinely 2.句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：To be prepared for the future career, we first need to know what we want to be. 拓展句：We first need to know what we want to be so that we can be prepared for the future career. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 As for me, I want to be a teacher when growing up, because I want to train more and better useful talents for the society. (运用了when引导的原因状语从句的省略和because引导的原因状语从句) 【高分句型2】Only by discovering what I do best can I hope to reach my goal and truly make a difference. (运用了部分倒装句型和what引导的宾语从句) 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。 We often fail to recognize most of things that truly deserve our gratitude. As I grew up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to make people feel comfortable as long as she was present. For many years, she had served as a volunteer in our community. I was fond of going to the local nursing home to give her a hand when I was a child. However, once I became a teenager, I was too caught up in my own world to worry about helping others. One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? Ultimately, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Disappointed and annoyed, I climbed into the car and shut the door so loudly. I sat in silence, too upset to talk. “Tina, would you like to know where we are going?” Mom asked calmly and softly. “I guess…” I replied under my breath. “Sweetheart, we are going to a children’s shelter. I have been there before and I think it would be of great benefit to you,” she explained with great patience despite sensing my unhappiness. At that point I felt a pain slowly formed in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there? When we reached the shelter, a sense of surprise came to me. It was a large white Victorian house. As we approached the front door, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and flowers welcomed us. Maybe this wasn’t going to be so bad. Mom rang the doorbell. The door flew open and we were led to the front room, where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred (使结疤) from various wounds. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars such as cuts, scratches (抓伤) and burns. What a terrible life they must have had before they moved here! My heart sank. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That afternoon, I forgot all about the lake. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. Looking down, I found a little girl with big eyes looking at me. She was rather lovely and pretty, holding a torn stuffed rabbit. “Will you play with me?” she asked. I hesitated for a second, then knelt down and took her small hand. We sat on the floor, building towers with blocks and telling stories. She told me her name was Lila, and that the rabbit was her only friend. As I listened, my anger melted away — all I could think about was how to make her smile. That afternoon, I forgot all about the lake. I painted pictures with the children and read stories to them. When it was time to leave, Lila hugged me tightly and whispered, “Thank you for being my friend.” On the drive home, I turned to Mom and said, “Sorry Mum, I misunderstood your good intention and I will come back soon.” My mother just smiled. It was in that moment that I realized the thing I should be thankful for most was not the fun plans I had lost, but the chance to care for someone else. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Tina从自私叛逆的少女，在母亲引导下走进儿童庇护所，通过与受伤孤儿的互动，领悟到感恩真谛的成长故事。从最初对错过湖边聚会的愤怒，到最终发现关爱他人带来的更深满足。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段应描写小女孩Lila的出现、邀请玩耍、Tina从犹豫到投入、聆听Lila的故事、愤怒消融的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段应描写Tina全身心投入陪伴、离别时的拥抱与感谢、向母亲道歉、领悟真正值得感恩的是关爱他人的机会。 2. 续写线索：被拉衣角→发现Lila→犹豫后答应→ 一起玩耍→聆听故事→愤怒消融→忘记湖边→绘画读书→离别拥抱→道歉母亲→领悟感恩 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①拥抱：hugged/embraced ②消失；消散：melted away/dissipated/vanished/disappeared 情绪类 ①愤怒：anger/rage/fury/irritation ②感谢的，感激的：thankful/grateful/appreciative/obliged 【点睛】【高分句型1】As I listened, my anger melted away — all I could think about was how to make her smile.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】It was in that moment that I realized the thing I should be thankful for most was not the fun plans I had lost, but the chance to care for someone else.（运用了it was...that...强调句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年下期期末考试 高二英语试题卷(九) 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A TV show. B. A disaster. C. A new apartment. 2. What season is it now? A. Late summer. B. Early autumn. C. Midwinter. 3. Why has the woman probably been off work? A. She has been ill. B. She has been on vacation. C. She has been with her child at hospital. 4. Which sport does the man like best? A. Badminton. B. Football. C. Swimming. 5. How does the girl feel about Dave? A. He is smart. B. He is warm-hearted. C. He is confident. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman recommend Johnson’s Market? A. It sells the cheapest chicken. B. It sells reliable meat products. C. It sells fresh produce at fair prices. 7. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In the supermarket. B. In the street. C. At home. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the latest time for students to arrive at school? A. At 8:50 a.m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 9:10 a.m. 9. Why does the man allow ten minutes for the students? A. To complete a form. B. To make some bread. C. To explore the exhibition. 10. What is the man’s favorite exhibition at the museum? A. A chocolate display. B. An old-fashioned street. C. A book collection. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Mike think of his roommate? A. Annoying. B. Considerate. C. Generous. 12. What does Mike’s roommate sometimes do? A. Cook meals for Mike. B. Share the grocery bills. C. Invite Mike to dine out. 13. What does the woman suggest Mike do? A. Ask his roommate to move out. B. Talk honestly with his roommate. C. Borrow money from his roommate. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is probably the main function of the robot? A. To clean the exhibition area. B. To do computer programming. C. To provide information for guests. 15. How many colors are popular for the robot? A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. 16. What does Jane ask the robot at last? A. A question about math. B. A question about emotions. C. A question about technology. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did Ben become interested in bats? A. When he saw bats in a mine. B. When he read a science book. C. When he watched a TV show. 18. What do we know about the Greater Horseshoe Bat? A. It’s shy. B. It’s small. C. It’s strong. 19. What activity was particularly popular among students? A. Building a wooden shelter. B. Making a poster. C. Taking a “bat walk”. 20. What does Ben want to investigate about bats in the future? A. How they communicate. B. Where they sleep. C. What they eat. 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 For centuries, art has been playing an increasingly significant role in the process of human civilization. Here are some of the best art contests for students and young artists to enter in 2026. Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition This contest aims to encourage young artists. Children under 16 can submit their two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings, computer-generated artworks, photographs, and more to their representatives for consideration. Entries are accepted online every spring. Each entry costs $20. Winners will have their artworks shown publicly at the Capitol for one year and will receive awards at a special ceremony. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards This contest is for students aged 13 or older. It runs from September to December and is free to enter. Winners are chosen based on how original and skillful their works are. Prizes include having their works published or shown in exhibitions, as well as educational scholarships worth up to $10,000. The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition For 30 years, this yearly contest has given prizes to visual artists from around the world. It is open to artists everywhere who are at least 18 years old, no matter their career stage. You can enter from March 3rd to June 3rd. The entry fee is $40 for two pieces of artwork. There is also an early bird period with lower fees. Doodle for Google Art Contest This yearly contest supports artists who use technology in their works. In addition to prizes, it includes exhibitions and events to spread awareness. The entry fee is $55 for up to five images, and $5 for each extra image. The last day to enter is in the middle of March. 1. What do the first two contests have in common? A. Both contests can be signed up free of charge. B. Both contests run during the same time period. C. Both contests can get winners’ works exhibited. D. Both contests are only open to high school students. 2. What can we know about The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition? A. It accepts submissions all year round. B. It has a history of more than 30 years. C. It offers reduced fees for early entries. D. It is only open to young artists under 18. 3. How much is it for eight entries to Doodle for Google Art Contest? A. $55. B. $60. C. $65. D. $70. B Most of us have clothes in our wardrobe (衣橱) that we never wear but can’t quite let go of. I have a bright yellow dress that I bought five years ago on a whim during a summer sale, and I’ve worn it only three times since then. Every time I open my wardrobe, its vivid color catches my eye immediately. I feel guilty not just because I wasted money on a dress I didn’t really need, but also because of the dress itself: it’s soft, well-made, and still looks brand-new — what has it done to deserve being hidden away in the corner, untouched for months? I hate seeing stuff go to waste, whether it’s food or clothes. I always go to great lengths to make dinner using up whatever is left in the fridge, telling myself this is not only healthier but also greener than ordering takeout. So it feels wrong to give up on the yellow dress. I want to find a way to make it work and let it shine again. So I set myself a small project: wearing the clothes I bought but never actually wore. Having kept it for months, I’ve found the key to reconnecting with these clothes is trying to rediscover the spark that drew me to them originally. As for the yellow dress, I bought it for weekend outings — occasions that could be casual in jeans, but would feel more special if I dressed up a little. Now I pair it with a denim jacket and sneakers, making it less formal and more suitable for my daily life. Sometimes, you’ll find that you simply made a mistake in buying certain clothes. Over time, your taste changes, but your shopping instincts (直觉) haven’t caught up. You still reach for pieces that fit the old you, not the current version. As I get older, I wear bright colors less often, so I’ll be more mindful of not shopping for the person I was 15 years ago. These “mistake” clothes teach us wisdom: sometimes you win by finding a new use for them, and sometimes you learn to shop more wisely next time. 4. What does the underlined phrase “on a whim” probably mean? A. Without any plan. B. After careful thought. C. On a special occasion. D. For a practical reason. 5. What does the author want to show by mentioning her dinner cooking practice? A. Her passion for cooking. B. Her habit of saving money. C. Her refusal of unhealthy eating. D. Her pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle. 6. How does the author make those old clothes work again? A. By asking others for advice on dressing. B. By buying new accessories to match them. C. By changing her own dressing style completely. D. By finding back the original reason she liked them. 7. What is the main idea of the text? A. How to match clothes in a fashionable way. B. The author’s story of reusing unworn clothes. C. The importance of saving money in daily life. D. Why people should avoid buying more clothes. C When seeing someone being kind or generous, we feel warm inside. Researchers call this “moral elevation (提升)”, which not only feels good but also inspires us to do good ourselves. But how much does witnessing good affect us — and why? A new analysis of decades of research aims to find out the answers. The results suggest that our acts of kindness and generosity, online or offline, can have significant chain effects in our communities. Researchers combined results from 88 studies involving over 25,000 participants to measure how much our own kindness increases after witnessing someone acting generously — for example, comforting someone crying, donating to charity, or acting cooperatively in a competitive game. In the studies, people would read about or see someone act in a kind way and then have the opportunity to be kind and generous themselves. The analysis showed a reasonably strong effect, where people witnessing kindness tended to act kindly themselves. “The message that the prosocial (亲社会的) behaviors are quite infectious is a really important message that people should know,” says the lead researcher, Haesung Jung. Interestingly, her analyses showed that it didn’t matter how people witnessed a kind act. They could have read about it, watched a TV show, or actually been present when someone helped others. It also didn’t matter whether or not they saw someone giving material or non-material help. But there were factors that did affect how inspired people were to pay it forward. The more time that had passed since people saw a selfless act, the lower their motivation to help others. It also mattered what kind of response to the kindness people observed. If witnesses saw such people praised or even rewarded with money, they would have a greater likelihood to pay it forward themselves. The research is of great value for society — particularly now, when we need people to act in more prosocial ways. “In organizations, educational settings, and just everyday life, it’s important to highlight kindness, caring, and good social behavior,” says Jung, “Doing good has a much larger impact than people realize.” 8. What can we learn about “moral elevation” from the first paragraph? A. It mainly refers to the direct wish to offer help. B. It is the warm emotion one gets while helping others. C. It describes the online and offline influences in communities. D. It stands for positive changes caused by seeing kind behavior. 9. How did the researchers carry out their study? A. By using results directly from past studies. B. By following people’s behavior over decades. C. By questioning people about their moral values. D. By comparing different reactions to receiving help. 10. Which of the following affects people’s willingness to pass on kindness? A. The responses to the kind acts. B. The way they witness a kind act. C. The material help offered by others. D. The place where they witness a kind act. 11. What is Haesung Jung’s attitude towards the research? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Uncaring. D. Critical. D Carbon removal is one of the most important ways to fight against climate change. Scientists at Salk Institute are working on a special project that takes advantage of plants’ natural ability to take in carbon dioxide from the air, with the objective of making plant root systems much better at storing carbon for longer periods of time. To design these climate-friendly plants, the researchers are employing a tool called SLEAP which is an AI-powered software that was originally developed to keep track of how animals move in the lab. Currently, the scientists are making use of it to study the multiple features of plant root growth instead. Talmo Pereira, a Salk fellow who created SLEAP, has joined forces with plant scientist Professor Wolfgang Busch to apply this technology to their plant research. In their new study published in Plant Phenomics, Busch and Pereira have established an approach to use SLEAP for analyzing plant root phenotypes (显型), which includes how deep and wide roots grow, how large the root systems become, and other physical features. Prior to SLEAP, tracking these characteristics was a slow and labor-intensive scientific process. SLEAP uses computer vision (the ability of computers to understand images) and deep learning (an AI method that trains computers to work like human brains) to process images much faster. Through the application of SLEAP, the researchers have already set up the largest collection of plant root phenotypes ever recorded. This information not just helps them identify which genes (基因) are linked to specific root characteristics. They can also determine whether different root features are controlled by the same genes or by separate ones. This knowledge allows the Salk team to figure out which genes would be most helpful for their plant designs. “Our work together really turns out what makes Salk science so special and influential,” says Pereira. “We’re not just adopting ideas from different fields — we’re truly combining them as equals to create something greater than what any single field could produce alone.” 12. What is the main purpose of the Salk Institute’s project? A. To develop AI software to reduce carbon emission. B. To find specific genes that can control plant growth. C. To enhance plants’ capacity to maintain more carbon. D. To create new tools that can study animal movement. 13. What can we learn about SLEAP? A. It was initially designed for animal research. B. It takes place of human researchers in the lab. C. It helps generate plant images more efficiently. D. It was developed by Professor Wolfgang Busch. 14. Why is the collection of plant root phenotypes essential? A. It provides massive samples on plant root system. B. It allows scientists to control plant growth entirely. C. It explains how scientist preserves threatened plants. D. It helps identify genes suitable for root characteristics. 15. What does Pereira’s statement in the last paragraph suggest? A. AI technology is much more important than biology. B. Combining different disciplines brings better results. C. Salk Institute is the best place for scientific research. D. Different scientific fields should work independently. 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。 Thanks to advances in science and technology, governments have enough time to warn and evacuate people before a tsunami arrives. To understand how coastal communities are protected, you first need to know how tsunamis are formed. ____16____. This movement releases energy, which pushes a wave through the deep sea. Different from normal ocean waves caused by wind and storms, tsunami waves move through the whole depth of the water, not just the surface. The first early warning system for the Pacific Ocean was set up in 1948. Since then, warning accuracy and speed have improved greatly. One key step was in 1963, when a worldwide network of seismometers (测震仪) was built. ____17____. In 1978, this system was upgraded to a digital broadband global network of seismometers. ____18____. Scientists could now estimate the earthquake’s size, where the ground split, and how it moved in three dimensions. ____19____. It uses both physical and statistical models to predict tsunami height. Satellites can now measure wave height directly from space using radar (雷达). Forecast methods have also improved — scientists have even started using AI programs to make predictions faster and more accurate. However, tsunami height predictions are never precise — the height can be higher or lower than expected in different places. ____20____. This includes mobile phone alerts (警报), cooperation between countries, clear safety advice, evacuation plans and regular tests of the alarm system. As a tsunami gets near the shore, it slows down to about the speed of a car, but it is still impossible to outrun it. The best choice is to act quickly and calmly. A. It could provide more detailed and timely information B. They are updated over the next few hours as more data are collected C. This made it easier to find the location and strength of an earthquake D. Today, 46 countries share data through the Pacific Ocean warning system E. Early warning systems also depend on fast communication with the public F. For this reason, seafloor sensors are crucial for confirming tsunami generation G. They are caused when the sea floor shifts after an earthquake, landslide, or eruption 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I was a professional musician for a number of years. I made a lot of ____21____ but spent more time trying to get my music heard. I was submitting my music to blogs, trying to work with popular artists, and finding ways to ____22____ my work. To put it simply, I was investing a lot of energy into satisfying my desire to be ____23____ by others. I didn’t believe in myself and became increasingly ____24____ with my relationship to music. To change my relationship with music, I ____25____ to make music every day for 60 days. Along with each beat, I published one or two paragraphs describing how I ____26____ while making it. I discovered I enjoyed sharing ____27____ through words, and started a new project called More To That — combining my ____28____ for philosophy with curiosity to create illustrated (有插图的) pieces that made philosophy ____29____. This was a new creative project. But this time, I focused on the ____30____ of the works and shut off the thirst for ____31____ recognition. Five years later, More To That has turned into something I never ____32____. It’s now my full-time job, and I can ____33____ state that there is an audience for my work. This experience taught me that real achievement doesn’t come from ____34____ recognition, but from staying true to what moves you. When you believe in yourself and act on your curiosity, your work ____35____ for itself. 21. A. notes B. beats C. money D. progress 22. A. polish B. improve C. review D. distribute 23. A. respected B. understood C. recognized D. seen 24. A. frustrated B. unfamiliar C. honest D. consistent 25. A. continued B. decided C. hesitated D. longed 26. A. wished B. planned C. felt D. learned 27. A. goals B. ideas C. achievements D. stories 28. A. dislike B. eagerness C. talent D. love 29. A. accessible B. influential C. reliable D. predictable 30. A. length B. form C. quality D. price 31. A. external B. formal C. national D. equal 32. A. noticed B. admitted C. supported D. imagined 33. A. calmly B. confidently C. secretly D. innocently 34. A. running after B. responding to C. struggling with D. caring about 35. A. pays B. looks C. speaks D. thinks 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。 Across China, France, Argentina and many other countries, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, spanning (跨越) different languages and time zones, gathered together on Saturday to practice Tai Chi. It is a traditional Chinese martial art ____36____ (acknowledge) by UNESCO, and March 21, 2026 marked the first-ever International Taijiquan Day. In a modern world ____37____ the pursuit of the speed and excitement is crazy, Taijiquan looks for a slow and balanced rhythm in every breath. It is not as immediately attractive as the short videos or shocking news on screens. Yet ____38____ makes it popular worldwide is its peace and calmness, which are extremely valuable in our fast-changing times. ____39____ (originate) in China about 400 years ago, Taijiquan is a national intangible cultural heritage. It was added to UNESCO’s list in 2020, which shows deep Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism and Taoism. The Confucian idea of the golden mean ____40____ (appear) in movements like keeping an upright and centered posture. Taoist beliefs about following nature are seen in soft, smooth and flexible movements. In push-hand exercises, participants do not fight hard with hard. Instead, they guide the opponent’s strength gently, which shows the wisdom of overcoming strength ____41____ softness. Such ideas are not easy ____42____ (express) in words, but they can be truly felt through body movements. That is why people around the world can enjoy its charm even if they don’t speak Chinese. More ____43____ (important), Taijiquan helps modern people reduce stress, deal with relationships and find inner balance. It is more than a sport. It teaches people that true strength comes from controlling ____44____ (they) inside. Today, Taijiquan has hundreds of millions of fans in over 180 countries. The International Taijiquan Day is more than a celebration, and it builds cultural ____45____ (bridge) and connects hearts across the world. 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，近期你校英语论坛将举办主题为“Be prepared for the future career”的高中生职业生涯规划的线上交流活动。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 你的理想职业及选择原因；2. 如何为此做好准备。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hello, everyone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 We often fail to recognize most of things that truly deserve our gratitude. As I grew up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to make people feel comfortable as long as she was present. For many years, she had served as a volunteer in our community. I was fond of going to the local nursing home to give her a hand when I was a child. However, once I became a teenager, I was too caught up in my own world to worry about helping others. One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? Ultimately, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Disappointed and annoyed, I climbed into the car and shut the door so loudly. I sat in silence, too upset to talk. “Tina, would you like to know where we are going?” Mom asked calmly and softly. “I guess…” I replied under my breath. “Sweetheart, we are going to a children’s shelter. I have been there before and I think it would be of great benefit to you,” she explained with great patience despite sensing my unhappiness. At that point I felt a pain slowly formed in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there? When we reached the shelter, a sense of surprise came to me. It was a large white Victorian house. As we approached the front door, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and flowers welcomed us. Maybe this wasn’t going to be so bad. Mom rang the doorbell. The door flew open and we were led to the front room, where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred (使结疤) from various wounds. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars such as cuts, scratches (抓伤) and burns. What a terrible life they must have had before they moved here! My heart sank. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That afternoon, I forgot all about the lake. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $