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高二英语试卷
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. When will the man meet the woman for dinner?
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:40. C. At 7:00.
2. How did the woman get to the city this morning?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By bike.
3. What are the speakers doing?
A. Lining up. B. Looking after kids. C. Waiting for friends.
4. What is Ben like?
A. Careless. B. Modest. C. Generous.
5. What do the speakers want to create?
A. A weekend plan. B. A housework schedule. C. A homework plan.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. What does the man think of the weather forecast?
A. It is timely. B. It is reliable. C. It is inaccurate.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Driver and passenger.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. Who broke the right leg?
A. The truck driver. B. Jessie. C. Mrs Smith.
9. What caused the car accident?
A. Heavy fog. B. Speeding driving. C. Overlooking traffic lights.
10. Why did the woman stay up late last night?
A. To watch TV.
B. To write her paper.
C. To play video games.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
11. What will the speakers go out to do this weekend?
A. Have a barbecue. B. See a movie. C. Buy something.
12. What is the man’s attitude to cooking their own food in Memphis?
A. Opposed.
B. Uncertain.
C. In different.
13. What will the speakers ask more friends to do in Tava?
A. Play volleyball.
B. Go to the theater.
C. Hike along the beach.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
14. In which country does the man plan to volunteer?
A. China. B. Britain. C. America.
15. What does the man hope to do as a volunteer?
A. Protect desert wildlife.
B. Conserve sea creatures.
C. Teach in a primary school.
16. How many times has the woman volunteered?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
17. How long will the man volunteer?
A. For about two weeks.
B. For about nine months.
C. For about one year.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. His new book. B. His winter holiday. C. His bicycle travel.
19. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge?
A. Traveling alone. B. Bearing the heat. C. Cycling for long.
20. What did the lovely family do for the speaker?
A. They accommodated him.
B. They taught him Chinese.
C. They guided him through the desert.
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
Our Planet, Our Future: Solutions for Fixing Our Planet
Our Planet, Our Future: Solutions for Fixing Our Planet, linked to our new gallery, focuses students on how they can repair the planet. Inspired by real scientific research, they are challenged to advocate for their favourite environmental solutions.
Using our cutting-edge science, your class will gather evidence to construct, persuade and advocate for their chosen research. They will take on different careers to see how various fields work together to help our planet thrive (繁荣). We have designed this workshop with teachers to build students’ future skills: critical thinking, confident presentation, effective teamwork and persuasion, using logic, emotion and credibility to build their case.
Bring your class to this engaging new workshop, letting students explore the environmental science sector, inspiring green action and guiding their future career paths.
Book this workshop for free
To celebrate our brand new Fixing Our Planet gallery, we are running this workshop for free until July 2026. Book now to get access to this limited time offer!
Workshop suitability and capacity
This workshop is suitable for KS3 and KS4 (ages 11-16).
The maximum capacity per workshop is 35 pupils. Bookings must be for a minimum of 15 pupils.
Workshop dates and times
The workshop runs at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on selected weekdays. The duration is 1 hour 30 minutes.
All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual time slots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.
As a person guiding young minds, please note that any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
1. What can students do in the workshop?
A. Work as part-time environmental cleaners.
B. Develop the ability for their future growth.
C. Tour the new gallery independently for free.
D. Conduct scientific research into machine repair.
2. Which of the following is required for attending the workshop?
A. Reserving it ahead of time. B. Paying for it before July 2026.
C. Registering with no less than 35 students. D. Purchasing the availability calendar online.
3. Who are the target readers for the text?
A. School teachers. B. Teenage students.
C. Science museum workers. D. Environmental researchers.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍面向11至16岁学生的免费环保研习工坊,锻炼学生综合能力,限时免费至 2026 年 7 月,有人数、时长限制,教师需提前至少三周电话预约。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“We have designed this workshop with teachers to build students’ future skills: critical thinking, confident presentation, effective teamwork and persuasion, using logic, emotion and credibility to build their case.(我们与教师合作设计了这一工坊,旨在帮助学生培养未来所需的技能:批判性思维、自信表达、高效团队合作以及说服力,通过逻辑、情感和可信度来构建自己的论点)”可知,学生在工作坊中可以培养未来发展的能力。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual time slots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.(所有场次的工坊均需提前电话预订。如需查看各日期的单个时段,请参见下方链接的可预约时段日历)”以及最后一段“As a person guiding young minds, please note that any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.(作为引导年轻人的导师,请注意,每次课程必须至少提前三周预约)”可知,参加工坊需要提前预约。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As a person guiding young minds, please note that any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.(作为引导年轻人的导师,请注意,每次课程必须至少提前三周预约)”以及本文介绍面向11至16岁学生的免费环保研习工坊,锻炼学生综合能力,限时免费至 2026 年 7 月,有人数、时长限制,教师需提前至少三周电话预约。可知,文章的读者是学校教师。
B
Enric Sala isn’t a medical doctor, but he is regularly writing prescriptions (处方). His patient? The ocean. The prescription? Marine protected areas (MPAs) — a designated safe zone for ocean life where fishing, mining and other destructive human activities are banned. As news of coral bleaching, overfishing and ocean warming events dominate the headlines, the former university professor quit academia to become a full-time conservationist, advocating finding a cure for an ocean that, at times, can appear on its deathbed.
Since 2008, Sala has built a team of scientists, filmmakers, policy professionals and communicators to form Pristine Seas — an initiative that explores marine ecosystems to help protect the world’s most vital ocean areas. On their expeditions, scientists and filmmakers are invited by governments to spend weeks at a time at sea, collecting films and data to submit to local government leaders so they can determine which parts of their ocean are most important to protect.
Sala, a man who is equally at ease slipping on a wetsuit for a dive as he is donning a suit and tie for fundraising events or meetings with country leaders, understands that to truly inspire people to enact marine protections, you have to bring people close enough to care. “When we take government leaders down hundreds of meters underwater, we can open a window to their world that they’ve never seen before,” Sala says. “You can see the amazement and pride on their faces.”
Perhaps MPAs’ biggest opponents are industrial fishing lobbyists (说客) keen on keeping oceans open to large-scale fishing efforts. They argue that MPAs would hold back economic development and decrease fisheries’ productivity.
Sala and his colleague demonstrated that within MPAs, not only do target species bounce back, with an increase in fish biomass of more than 500%, but entire ecosystems are also restored. The populations then “spill over” into nearby unprotected fishing grounds. “Ocean protection and fishing have always had the same goal,” Sala says.
4. What is MPAs meant to do according to paragraph 1?
A. Stop damaging ocean wildlife.
B. Boost coastal fishing business.
C. Explore unknown deep-sea areas.
D. Seek new habitats for marine life.
5. Why does Sala take government leaders to dive underwater?
A. To test the possibility of MPAs.
B. To shoot underwater landscapes.
C. To train them to dive for an ocean project.
D. To touch their hearts and win their support.
6. What is Sala’s attitude to the fishing lobbyists’ idea?
A. Supportive. B. Tolerant.
C. Opposed. D. Unconcerned.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. An Opponent of Boosting Ocean Economy
B. An Ocean Doctor Without a Medical Degree
C. An Advocate of Exploring the Deep Ocean in a New Way
D. An Effort to Involve Governments in Oceanic Protection
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了Enric Sala这位没有医学学位的“海洋医生”,他通过建立海洋保护区和带政府领导人潜水等方式,推动海洋生态保护。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Marine protected areas (MPAs) — a designated safe zone for ocean life where fishing, mining and other destructive human activities are banned. (海洋保护区(MPAs)——一个为海洋生物指定的安全区域,禁止捕鱼、采矿和其他破坏性人类活动。)”可知,MPAs旨在阻止对海洋野生动物的破坏。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中Sala所说的话“When we take government leaders down hundreds of meters underwater, we can open a window to their world that they’ve never seen before (当我们把政府领导人带到几百米的水下时,我们可以打开一扇他们从未见过的世界的窗户)”和“You can see the amazement and pride on their faces. (你可以看到他们脸上流露出的惊讶与自豪。)”可知,Sala通过让政府领导人亲眼目睹海洋奇观,激发他们的情感共鸣,从而促使他们支持海洋保护,也就是想打动他们的心并赢得他们的支持。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“They argue that MPAs would hold back economic development and decrease fisheries’ productivity. (他们认为,MPAs会阻碍经济发展,并降低渔业的生产力。)”和最后一段中“Sala and his colleague demonstrated that within MPAs, not only do target species bounce back, with an increase in fish biomass of more than 500%, but entire ecosystems are also restored. The populations then “spill over” into nearby unprotected fishing grounds. (Sala和他的同事证明,在MPAs内,目标物种不仅迅速恢复,鱼类生物量增加超过500%,而且整个生态系统也得到恢复。然后种群“溢出”到附近未受保护的渔场。)”可知,渔业游说者认为MPAs会阻碍经济发展和渔业生产力,而Sala用数据证明MPAs反而能恢复鱼类种群并惠及周边渔场,反驳了对方的论点,表明他对渔业游说者的观点持反对态度。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“Enric Sala isn’t a medical doctor, but he is regularly writing prescriptions (处方). His patient? The ocean. The prescription? Marine protected areas (MPAs) (Enric Sala并非医生,但他经常开具处方。他的病人?海洋。处方?海洋保护区(MPAs))”可知,文章开篇将Enric Sala比作给海洋开处方的“医生”,尽管他没有医学学位,但他通过建立海洋保护区来治疗海洋问题,随后围绕他作为海洋保护倡导者的行动展开,包括组建团队、带领导人潜水、反驳反对者等。因此,“一位没有医学学位的海洋医生”既呼应开头的比喻,又概括人物核心特征,是最佳标题。
C
Step into a tropical forest, and something feels different right away. The air feels rich, the ground feels alive, and every plant seems part of a bigger system. This sense of connection is not just your imagination. Science now shows that trees in these forests actively support one another, creating a strong and balanced ecosystem.
To understand tree behavior, scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) studied 17 forests across different countries, which ranged over three million trees and over 5,000 species. Each tree was measured and mapped using the same method, which allowed fair comparison between different forests.
This careful approach helped scientists see clear patterns. Forests closer to the equator showed more positive interactions between trees. Forests farther away showed fewer supportive connections. Trees still interact everywhere, but the balance changes with location and climate. This discovery helps explain why tropical forests feel so full and diverse. The environment encourages trees to work together instead of only competing.
One key reason for this support comes from special trees called legumes (豆科植物). These trees take nitrogen from the air and turn it into nutrients in the soil. Nearby plants benefit from this process and grow better. Another important system exists underground. Tree roots connect with tiny fungi in the soil. These fungi form networks that help trees absorb nutrients more easily.
Tall trees also play a big role in tropical forests. Large canopies (树冠) spread wide and cover the forest floor. This shade protects smaller plants from strong sunlight and dry conditions. Young plants often struggle in harsh environments. In tropical forests, shade creates a safer space for their growth. This protection increases survival and allows more species to exist in one place.
Understanding tree cooperation can help improve forest restoration. Planting nitrogen-rich trees and protecting large canopy trees can strengthen ecosystems. These steps can support more plant and animal life.
8. How did the author introduce the topic?
A. By listing sensory observations.
B. By explaining a scientific theory.
C. By presenting a false assumption.
D. By describing a personal imagination.
9. Why did scientists use a unified method to map all trees?
A. To speed up the measuring process.
B. To include as many trees as possible.
C. To protect the trees from being harmed.
D. To ensure comparability among the results.
10. How do legumes contribute to the forest ecosystem?
A. By offering shade for young plants.
B. By forming underground networks.
C. By enriching the soil for nearby plants.
D. By sending nutrients from air to ground.
11. What is the significance of understanding tree cooperation?
A. It explains forests’ diversity.
B. It improves trees’ overall quality.
C. It predicts the way climate shifts.
D. It guides forest restoration efforts.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了热带森林中树木之间相互合作的现象及其对生态系统的影响。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Step into a tropical forest, and something feels different right away. The air feels rich, the ground feels alive, and every plant seems part of a bigger system. This sense of connection is not just your imagination. Science now shows that trees in these forests actively support one another, creating a strong and balanced ecosystem. (步入一片热带森林,你会立刻感到有所不同。空气感觉浓郁,大地生机勃勃,每一株植物都像是更大系统的一部分。这种关联感并非只是你的想象。科学现在表明,这些森林中的树木会积极相互支持,共同创造一个强健而平衡的生态系统)”可知,作者通过列举感官观察来引入“森林中的树木会积极相互支持”这一话题。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Each tree was measured and mapped using the same method, which allowed fair comparison between different forests. (每棵树都使用相同的方法进行测量和绘制,这使得不同森林之间可以进行公平的比较)”可知,科学家使用统一的方法是为了确保结果的可比性。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“One key reason for this support comes from special trees called legumes (豆科植物). These trees take nitrogen from the air and turn it into nutrients in the soil. Nearby plants benefit from this process and grow better. (这种相互支持的一个关键原因来自于被称为豆科植物的特殊树木。这些树木从空气中吸收氮,并将其转化为土壤中的养分。附近的植物从中受益,生长得更好)”可知,豆科植物通过为附近植物肥沃土壤来为森林生态系统做出贡献。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Understanding tree cooperation can help improve forest restoration. Planting nitrogen-rich trees and protecting large canopy trees can strengthen ecosystems. These steps can support more plant and animal life.(了解树木间的合作有助于改善森林恢复。种植富含氮的树木和保护大型冠层树木能够增强生态系统。这些措施可以支持更多的动植物生命)”可知,了解树木合作的意义在于指导森林恢复工作。
D
Walk within a meter of a city pigeon (鸽子) and it might not bother moving. Do the same near a wild bird in a forest and you’ll be lucky to get within ten meters. Scientists have noticed that gap for years among individual species living in certain cities. What no one had tested was whether it held worldwide — across different continents, species, and animal classes.
A new analysis of 80 studies just asked that question, and the answer was more consistent than researchers expected. A team led by Dr Tracy Burkhard, an assistant professor of biology at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, pulled together findings from 80 separate field studies of urban and rural animals. It turns out that the distinction between the old city mouse and country mouse is a global one.
Urban animals appeared, on average, more risk positive or more daring than their rural counterparts (对照) in every region the researchers tested. What the team found was a similar global pattern — urbanization changes behavior in similar ways across very different places. Urban animals defended territory more aggressively, investigated new objects more readily, and moved through space more actively than their rural counterparts. The same held true across mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and the limited insect data — wherever populations could be compared at all.
City planners, the researchers pointed out, will have to start treating animal behavior as part of the design problem. Connected green spaces, including parks, planted strips, and wildlife corridors, help urban animals mix with rural ones. That movement maintains gene flow, the genetic exchange that keeps isolated city animals from drifting further from their rural counterparts.
What this study adds is global confirmation that cities appear to be pushing wild behavior in the same direction almost everywhere. How that pressure works — whether through natural selection, individual learning, or which animals survive urban life at all — is still being worked out.
12. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1?
A. Wild birds avoid humans completely.
B. Urban animals are harder to observe.
C. City birds act less cautiously than wild birds.
D. Pigeons are much friendlier than forest birds.
13. What did Burkhard’s team find about urban animals?
A. They behave alike across regions.
B. They only change in large cities.
C. They are less active than rural ones.
D. Their ability to survive weakens.
14. What does the underlined word “drifting” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Becoming separate. B. Getting sensitive. C. Wandering aimlessly. D. Changing direction.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Wild Animals Tend to Escape from Urban Areas
B. City Animals Are Getting Braver Around Humans
C. Green Spaces Connect the Wildlife in Modern Cities
D. Do Research on Birds’ Different Reactions to Humans
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了一项全球研究,发现城市动物普遍比野外同类更大胆,城市化趋同改变动物行为。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Walk within a meter of a city pigeon and it might not bother moving. Do the same near a wild bird in a forest and you’ll be lucky to get within ten meters.(走近一米内城市鸽子可能懒得动,而在森林里对野生鸟做同样的事,能接近十米内就算幸运。)”可知,作者描述了城市鸟类比野生鸟类警惕性更低、行为更不谨慎的现象。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“What the team found was a similar global pattern — urbanization changes behavior in similar ways across very different places.(研究团队发现了一个相似的全球模式——城市化在不同地区以相似方式改变动物行为。)”可知,Burkhard团队发现城市动物在不同区域表现出相似的行为特征。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段中“That movement maintains gene flow, the genetic exchange that keeps isolated city animals from drifting further from their rural counterparts.(这种迁移维持了基因流动,即遗传交换,防止孤立的城市动物与野外同类进一步drifting。)”可知,基因交流是为了避免城市动物与野外同类在基因上变得不同,drifting在此意为“变得分离、分化”。A项“Becoming separate(变得分离)”与之相符。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。综合全文,结合第一段“Walk within a meter of a city pigeon (鸽子) and it might not bother moving. Do the same near a wild bird in a forest and you’ll be lucky to get within ten meters. Scientists have noticed that gap for years among individual species living in certain cities. What no one had tested was whether it held worldwide — across different continents, species, and animal classes.(走在离城市鸽子一米以内,它可能不会动。在森林里的野鸟附近做同样的事情,你很幸运能进入十米以内。科学家们多年来一直注意到生活在某些城市的单个物种之间的差距。没有人测试过它是否在全球范围内——跨越不同的大陆、物种和动物类别)”可知,文章核心是一项全球研究证实城市动物因城市化影响普遍变得更勇敢大胆,B项“City Animals Are Getting Braver Around Humans(城市动物在人类面前越来越大胆)”准确概括了文章主旨。
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。
Do you often find yourself putting off important tasks until the last minute? This common behavior is known as procrastination (拖延). It’s not just a sign of laziness; it often originates from a fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed. ____16____ However, with the right strategies, you can break this habit and boost your productivity.
One effective way to start is by breaking large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. When a project seems too big, it’s easy to feel defeated before you even begin. ____17____ By focusing on just one small part at a time, you’ll find it much easier to get started and keep moving forward.
It’s also important to get rid of distractions from your surroundings. Often, we procrastinate because we are easily distracted by our phones or social media. Create a workspace where you can focus solely on your studies. Turn off notifications and let others know that you are busy. ____18____
Another helpful technique is the “five-minute rule”. Tell yourself that you will work on a task for just five minutes. ____19____ Now that you’ve started, the hardest part is over, and you’ll likely find the momentum to continue. It’s a simple way to trick your brain into overcoming the initial resistance.
____20____ After completing a difficult task, treat yourself to something you enjoy. Celebrating small wins can keep you motivated and make the learning process more enjoyable. Breaking the habit of procrastination takes time and patience, but the results are well worth the effort.
A. Divide the five minutes into small time periods.
B. Do remember to reward yourself for your progress.
C. The feeling often makes us avoid the task altogether.
D. This can lead to a cycle of stress and poor performance.
E. Instead, try to multitask to get everything done at once.
F. Usually, you’ll want to keep going once the set time is up.
G. A quiet, organized environment can improve your concentration.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. F 20. B
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍拖延症的成因,详细列举拆分任务、杜绝干扰、五分钟法则、自我奖励等改掉拖延、提升效率的有效方法。
【16题详解】
根据空前的“It’s not just a sign of laziness; it often originates from a fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed.(拖延不只是懒惰的表现,它通常源于对失败的恐惧或不知所措的情绪。)”以及空后的“However, with the right strategies, you can break this habit and boost your productivity.(然而,运用正确的方法,你可以改掉这个习惯,提升做事效率。)”可知,空格处需要承接拖延的负面影响,与后文转折后的解决办法形成对比。D选项“This can lead to a cycle of stress and poor performance (这会导致压力与低效表现的恶性循环)”中的This指代前文的拖延行为及心理,点明拖延的危害,符合语境。
【17题详解】
根据空前的“When a project seems too big, it’s easy to feel defeated before you even begin.(当一项任务看起来过于繁重时,人们很容易在开始前就产生挫败感。)”以及空后的“By focusing on just one small part at a time, you’ll find it much easier to get started and keep moving forward.(一次只专注一个小环节,你会发现更容易着手并持续推进任务。)”可知,空格处承接任务繁重带来的挫败感,说明这种情绪带来的后果。C选项“The feeling often makes us avoid the task altogether (这种情绪往往会让我们彻底逃避任务)”中的The feeling指代前文的挫败感,衔接上下文,契合拆分任务的解题对策,符合语境。
【18题详解】
根据空前的“Create a workspace where you can focus solely on your studies. Turn off notifications and let others know that you are busy.(打造可以专注学习的工作区域,关闭消息提醒,告知他人自己正处于忙碌状态。)”可知,本段围绕杜绝环境干扰、专注做事展开,空格处需要总结优质环境带来的积极作用。G选项“A quiet, organized environment can improve your concentration (安静、整洁的环境能够提升你的专注力)”承接前文打造专注工作空间的做法,总结该举措的好处,符合语境。
【19题详解】
根据空前的“Tell yourself that you will work on a task for just five minutes.(告诉自己只专注完成五分钟的任务。)”以及空后的“Now that you’ve started, the hardest part is over, and you’ll likely find the momentum to continue.(一旦开始,最难的环节就已完成,你大概率会拥有继续坚持的动力。)”可知,空格处需要说明五分钟法则的实际效果。F选项“Usually, you’ll want to keep going once the set time is up (通常五分钟时限结束后,你会想要继续坚持下去)”承接五分钟工作的设定,引出后续持续做事的状态,符合语境。
【20题详解】
分析语篇可知,此处为本段中心句,统领整段内容。根据空后的“After completing a difficult task, treat yourself to something you enjoy. Celebrating small wins can keep you motivated and make the learning process more enjoyable.(完成艰巨任务后,犒劳自己,肯定小成就,能保持动力、愉悦学习过程。)”可知,本段核心是通过自我奖励保持动力、克服拖延。B 选项“Do remember to reward yourself for your progress (一定要记得为自己的进步给予奖励)”概括本段主旨,引出后文具体做法,符合语境。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year, a severe illness struck me, leaving me unable to handle basic daily routine. To help me through the ____21____ time, someone recommended a lady to me to look after me. Although we were strangers, she tended to me with care, which ____22____ my chaotic life and brightened my gloomy days.
Living in long-term poverty and lacking formal education, the lady still treated people ____23____. In fact, during my ____24____, she never complained about tiring work and always came with a warm smile. She ____25____ me and said, “From the bottom of my heart, I hope you can get well soon and get your life ____26____.” She kept busy by my side, ____27____ my needs, for which I resolved to repay her.
Thanks to her ____28____, I fully recovered. One day, I knew that she suffered from depression and ____29____ to raise two children alone. Then I spared no effort to ____30____ her. I offered her stable work, prepared daily supplies, and kept in touch with her.
When her eldest son turned eighteen, I carefully arranged a meal delivery to celebrate his ____31____. Deeply touched by my ____32____, the lady said gratefully, "We never expect such great warmth from a stranger, and we'll ____33____ this kindness."
Now, I am seeking a part-time job for her son to help him earn income while studying. This journey of kindness is a ____34____ street: Her selfless care warmed my darkest days, and my assistance gave strength to her family. I believe true warmth lies in ____35____ devotion.
21. A. busy B. tough C. adventurous D. competitive
22. A. eased B. presented C. defined D. skipped
23. A. sincerely B. equally C. permanently D. humbly
24. A. visit B. work C. absence D. recovery
25. A. urged B. rewarded C. comforted D. applauded
26. A. close at hand B. back on track C. up to date D. out of control
27. A. withdrawing from B. benefiting from C. objecting to D. attending to
28. A. trend B. toleration C. consultation D. company
29. A. agreed B. helped C. struggled D. refused
30. A. exceed B. restrict C. support D. investigate
31. A. boyhood B. adulthood C. neighborhood D. brotherhood
32. A. gesture B. courage C. inspection D. guarantee
33. A. assess B. recognize C. confirm D. treasure
34. A. newly-built B. well-known C. two-way D. first-class
35. A. temporary B. mutual C. professional D. financial
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. C 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者重病时,一位阿姨悉心照料助其康复。后来得知她生活艰难,作者倾力相助。二人双向施以善意,诠释温暖源于彼此付出。
【21题详解】
考查形容词。句意:为了帮助我度过艰难时期,有人向我推荐了一位女士来照顾我。A. busy忙碌的;B. tough艰难的;C. adventurous爱冒险的;D. competitive竞争激烈的。根据上文“a severe illness struck me, leaving me unable to handle basic daily routine”可知,生病的时光十分难熬。
【22题详解】
考查动词。句意:尽管我们素不相识,她却细心地照料着我,让我的混乱生活变得轻松,也照亮了我灰暗的日子。A. eased放松;B. presented呈现;C. defined下定义;D. skipped跳过。根据下文“chaotic life”以及“brightened my gloomy days”可知,她的照料让作者一团糟的生活变得轻松起来。
【23题详解】
考查副词。句意:这位女士长期贫困、没受过正规教育,待人却依旧真诚。A. sincerely真诚地;B. equally平等地;C. permanently永久地;D. humbly谦卑地。根据上文“Living in long-term poverty and lacking formal education”以及下文“she never complained about tiring work and always came with a warm smile”可知,即便生活困苦,她依旧待人真诚。
【24题详解】
考查名词。句意:事实上,在我康复的这段期间,她从未抱怨活儿辛苦,脸上总带着温暖的笑容。A. visit拜访;B. work工作;C. absence缺席;D. recovery康复。根据上文“a severe illness struck me”可知,这段时间是作者养病康复的阶段。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:她安慰我说:“打心底里希望你早日康复,生活重回正轨。”A. urged催促;B. rewarded回报;C. comforted安慰;D. applauded鼓掌。根据下文“From the bottom of my heart, I hope you can get well soon and get your life ____.”可知,她温柔祝福的话语,是在安慰生病低落的作者。
【26题详解】
考查短语。句意:同上。A. close at hand近在咫尺;B. back on track重回正轨;C. up to date与时俱进;D. out of control失控。根据上文“a severe illness struck me, leaving me unable to handle basic daily routine”以及“get well soon”可知,重病打乱了作者的正常生活,康复是让生活回归正常轨道。
【27题详解】
考查短语。句意:她一直守在我身边,照顾我的一切需求,为此我下定决心要报答她。A. withdrawing from退出;B. benefiting from受益于;C. objecting to反对;D. attending to照料。根据上文“She kept busy by my side”可知,她寸步不离陪伴我,日常负责照料我的各类需求,此处是固定搭配attend to one’s needs,表示“照料某人的需求”。
【28题详解】
考查名词。句意:多亏有她的陪伴,我完全康复了。A. trend趋势;B. toleration容忍;C. consultation咨询;D. company陪伴。根据上文“She kept busy by my side”以及下文“I fully recovered”可知,她长久的陪伴帮助作者痊愈了。
【29题详解】
考查动词。句意:有一天,我得知她患上了抑郁症,还要独自艰难抚养两个孩子。A. agreed同意;B. helped帮助;C. struggled艰难度日;D. refused拒绝。根据上文“Living in long-term poverty”以及下文“raise two children alone”可知,她独自养孩子过得十分艰难,此处是固定搭配struggle to do,表示“艰难做某事”。
【30题详解】
考查动词。句意:于是我不遗余力地帮助她。A. exceed超过;B. restrict限制;C. support支持;D. investigate调查。根据下文“offered her stable work, prepared daily supplies”可知,这些都是作者帮助她的举动。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:她大儿子十八岁那天,我特意安排送餐庆祝他成年。A. boyhood少年时代;B. adulthood成年;C. neighborhood街区;D. brotherhood兄弟情谊。根据上文“When her eldest son turned eighteen”可知,十八岁标志着步入成年。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:这位女士被我的举动深深感动了,她感激地说:“我们从未指望过陌生人会如此热情,我们会珍视这份善意。”A. gesture举动;B. courage勇气;C. inspection检查;D. guarantee保证。根据上文“When her eldest son turned eighteen, I carefully arranged a meal delivery to celebrate his ____”可知,特意备餐庆祝孩子十八岁是一份传递善意的暖心举动。
【33题详解】
考查动词。句意:同上。A. assess评估;B. recognize认出;C. confirm确认;D. treasure珍惜。根据上文“Deeply touched”可知,她内心深受感动,会珍惜这份善意。
【34题详解】
考查形容词。句意:这场善意之旅是一条双向街道:她无私照料温暖我最灰暗的日子,我的帮助也给她家庭带去力量。A. newly-built新建的;B. well-known知名的;C. two-way双向的;D. first-class一流的。根据下文“Her selfless care warmed my darkest days, and my assistance gave strength to her family.”可知,两人互相给予对方温暖,是双向的善意往来。
【35题详解】
考查形容词。句意:我相信真正的温暖藏在互相付出之中。A. temporary暂时的;B. mutual相互的;C. professional专业的;D financial财政的。根据上文“Her selfless care warmed my darkest days, and my assistance gave strength to her family.”可知,女士照料生病的我,我后来帮助困苦的她,两人彼此扶持、双向付出。
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。
China has successfully tested the world’s largest and most powerful flying wind turbine (涡轮机), ____36____ (mark) a new step in clean energy development. The airship-like machine, named S1500, is about the size of a basketball court and as tall as a 13-storey building. Between September 19 and 21, it ____37____ (official) became the first of its kind to produce one megawatt (兆瓦) of power during a test flight in the desert of Xinjiang.
The test included putting the parts together in the desert, checking pressure, launching and landing in strong winds day and night. All goals have been reached, and the success is ____38____ important step towards real use. Researchers ____39____ (carry) out more tests in different parts of China, with mass production planned for the future. The first turbines are expected ____40____ (come) into operation in the same time.
____41____ traditional wind turbines fixed on tall towers, flying wind turbines float in the sky with the help of helium-filled shells. Strong wire ropes carry the electricity back to the ground, ____42____ allows them to catch steadier winds at greater heights. According to the company, material use can ____43____ (reduce) by about 40 percent and power costs by 30 percent.
The S1500, relying on high power generation ____44____ (efficient) and low construction costs, has reduced its LCOE to 0.35 yuan per kWh, which makes clean energy more affordable and _____45_____ (access) to the public.
【答案】36. marking
37. officially
38. an 39. will carry
40. to come
41. Unlike 42. which
43. be reduced
44. efficiency
45. accessible
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍中国成功测试全球最大、性能最强的浮空风力涡轮机,介绍其测试情况、技术优势、节能成本优势及推广清洁能源的意义。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:中国成功测试了世界上最大、性能最强的浮空风力涡轮机,标志着清洁能源发展迈出了新的一步。此处为非谓语动词作状语,mark与前面整件事的逻辑主语之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词marking作状语。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:在9月19日至21日期间,它在新疆沙漠的一次试飞中正式成为同类设备中首个能够产生一兆瓦电力的设备。此处修饰动词became,需要副词作状语,official对应的副词officially,意为“正式地”。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意:所有目标均已达成,此次成功是迈向实际应用的重要一步。step为可数名词单数,空前无限定词,所以此处使用冠词,结合句意,此处表示“重要的一步”,为泛指,且important是以元音音素开头的单词,所以用不定冠词an。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:研究人员将在中国不同地区开展更多测试,并计划在未来实现量产。此处为谓语动词,根据后文planned for the future可知,动作发生在将来,要用一般将来时,所以谓语动词为will carry。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:首批涡轮机预计将同期投入使用。此处为固定搭配be expected to do sth.,意为“预计做某事”,所以用动词不定式to come。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:不同于固定在高塔上的传统风力涡轮机,浮空风力涡轮机借助充氦气囊漂浮在空中。结合句意,此处表示“与……不同”,所以用介词unlike,位于句首,首字母大写。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:坚固的钢丝绳将电力输送回地面,这使得它们能够在更高的高度捕获更稳定的风力。此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词指代前文整件事,关系词在从句中作主语,所以用关系代词which。
【43题详解】
考查动词语态。句意:据该公司称,材料使用量可减少约百分之四十,电力成本可降低百分之三十。此空位于情态动词之后,主语material use与reduce之间为被动关系,所以此处为含有情态动词的被动语态,所以此处为be reduced。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意:S1500依靠高发电效率和低建造成本,将其平准化度电成本降至每千瓦时0.35元,这使得清洁能源更加实惠、更便于大众使用。空前形容词power generation修饰名词,此处需要名词,efficient对应的名词efficiency,意为“效率”。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。此处与形容词affordable并列作宾语补足语,需要形容词,access对应的形容词accessible,意为“可使用的”。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你校正在开展题为“My Dream Career”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
(1)你的理想职业;
(2)选择该职业的理由;
(3)你将为之付出的努力。
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!
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Thank you for listening!
【答案】One possible version:
Hello, everyone! It’s my great honor to share my dream career with you. My ideal job is to be an English teacher who can light up students’ road of learning.
I fell in love with English at an early age, and now my English teacher, whose classes are lively and interesting, inspires me deeply. Besides, I enjoy communicating with teenagers, and I’m willing to devote myself to education.
To achieve this goal, I will keep enlarging my vocabulary and practicing oral English every day. I also plan to take part in various speech activities to improve my expression skill. I firmly believe hard work will make my dream come true.
Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生撰写一篇题为“My Dream Career”的英语演讲稿,介绍自己的理想职业、阐述择业理由并说明未来的奋斗计划。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
生动的:lively → vivid
致力于:devote oneself to → dedicate oneself to
荣幸:honor → privilege
各种各样的:various → diverse
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:I firmly believe hard work will make my dream come true.
拓展句:I hold the firm belief that hard work will make my dream come true.
【点睛】【高分句型 1】My ideal job is to be an English teacher who can light up students’ road of learning.(运用了who引导限制性定语从句)
【高分句型 2】I fell in love with English at an early age, and now my English teacher, whose classes are lively and interesting, inspires me deeply.(运用了whose引导定语从句)
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。
The Warm Surprise of Volunteering
Last month, my head teacher Miss Carter announced a community volunteer program aimed at helping elderly residents living alone in our neighborhood. She called on us to offer voluntary services, including room tidying, daily chatting and emotional companionship. “Sincere company can light up lonely seniors’ lives,” she reminded us. Interested in public welfare and eager to enrich my after-school experience, I signed up willingly. I merely regarded the activity as routine labor for school practice and never imagined I would receive a touching surprise — a delicate painting capturing our voluntary work that would warm all of us deeply.
On our first volunteering day, Miss Carter led our volunteer team to the community. Most lonely seniors there were quiet, barely interacting with young students. Our team members busied ourselves with cleaning windows, tidying floors and organizing messy sundries in silence. At first, the whole atmosphere was awkward. At that moment, I firmly believed this volunteer work was just repetitive, boring labor with no special meaning.
Suddenly, an elderly grandpa living at the end of the corridor drew my attention. His simple room was full of worn but well-kept painting tools and piles of old sketchbooks (素描簿). Quite different from other seniors, he always sat quietly by the window, watching us work without a single word. Driven by curiosity, I stole occasional glances at his sketchbooks and was shocked to find they were filled with lifelike landscape paintings of the community.
I could not help stopping to ask him why he no longer painted. He smiled and replied, “No one appreciates my paintings these days, so I put down my brush long ago.” It suddenly dawned on me that he had abandoned his beloved hobby long before, with no chance to display or share his wonderful works. His artistic passion and unfulfilled wish were hidden behind his quiet daily life, waiting for a chance to bloom again.
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。
Learning about the grandpa’s story, I felt deep admiration and pity for him.
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At the end of our service, the grandpa stopped me with a wrapped item in his hand.
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【答案】范文
Learning about the grandpa’s story, I felt deep admiration and pity for him. Miss Carter whispered that he had been a distinguished landscape painter but rarely showed his works to others in later years. Shocked by his buried talent and touched by his lonely life, I resolved to accompany him more during volunteer sessions. I gently invited him to paint again and sincerely appreciated his works. Gradually, more and more volunteers gathered to offer genuine praise and encouragement. I only hoped to ease his loneliness with company, completely unaware that such small kindness would awaken his long-dormant passion for painting and bring us a wonderful surprise.
At the end of our service, the grandpa stopped me with a wrapped item in his hand. Out of curiosity, I carefully unwrapped the simple cover and was instantly stunned by a beautifully framed painting inside. It vividly captured our warm volunteering moments in his sunny room. “Your constant company has chased away my loneliness and lightened my dull daily life,” he said sincerely. Miss Carter sighed with emotion, “We intended to bring warmth to you, but right now, it is you who warm us in return.” This precious gift taught me kindness is always mutual, and tiny acts of love can awaken hidden hopes and unexpected warmth.
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者参加关爱独居老人的社区志愿活动,起初觉得枯燥。作者发现一位曾是优秀画家的老人因无人欣赏放下画笔,便常陪伴、夸赞他。服务结束时,老人赠予一幅描绘志愿场景的画作,让作者懂得善意是相互的,微小善意能带来温暖与惊喜。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写作者了解了老人曾经是优秀画家,邀请他重新开始作画,并真心欣赏他的作品。
②由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写服务结束时,老人赠予一幅描绘志愿场景的画作,让作者懂得善意是相互的,微小善意能带来温暖与惊喜。
2.续写线索:了解过去→产生敬佩怜悯→邀请重新作画→欣赏作品→服务结束→送画作→作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①决定:resolve/determine
②欣赏:appreciate/admire
情绪类
①真诚:genuine/heartfelt
②宝贵的:precious/valuable
【点睛】[高分句型1] Miss Carter whispered that he had been a distinguished landscape painter but rarely showed his works to others in later years.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] We intended to bring warmth to you, but right now, it is you who warm us in return.(运用了强调句)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. When will the man meet the woman for dinner?
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:40. C. At 7:00.
2. How did the woman get to the city this morning?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By bike.
3. What are the speakers doing?
A. Lining up. B. Looking after kids. C. Waiting for friends.
4. What is Ben like?
A. Careless. B. Modest. C. Generous.
5. What do the speakers want to create?
A. A weekend plan. B. A housework schedule. C. A homework plan.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. What does the man think of the weather forecast?
A. It is timely. B. It is reliable. C. It is inaccurate.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Driver and passenger.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. Who broke the right leg?
A. The truck driver. B. Jessie. C. Mrs Smith.
9. What caused the car accident?
A. Heavy fog. B. Speeding driving. C. Overlooking traffic lights.
10. Why did the woman stay up late last night?
A. To watch TV.
B. To write her paper.
C. To play video games.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
11. What will the speakers go out to do this weekend?
A. Have a barbecue. B. See a movie. C. Buy something.
12. What is the man’s attitude to cooking their own food in Memphis?
A. Opposed.
B. Uncertain.
C. In different.
13. What will the speakers ask more friends to do in Tava?
A. Play volleyball.
B. Go to the theater.
C. Hike along the beach.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
14. In which country does the man plan to volunteer?
A. China. B. Britain. C. America.
15. What does the man hope to do as a volunteer?
A. Protect desert wildlife.
B. Conserve sea creatures.
C. Teach in a primary school.
16. How many times has the woman volunteered?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
17. How long will the man volunteer?
A. For about two weeks.
B. For about nine months.
C. For about one year.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. His new book. B. His winter holiday. C. His bicycle travel.
19. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge?
A. Traveling alone. B. Bearing the heat. C. Cycling for long.
20. What did the lovely family do for the speaker?
A. They accommodated him.
B. They taught him Chinese.
C. They guided him through the desert.
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
Our Planet, Our Future: Solutions for Fixing Our Planet
Our Planet, Our Future: Solutions for Fixing Our Planet, linked to our new gallery, focuses students on how they can repair the planet. Inspired by real scientific research, they are challenged to advocate for their favourite environmental solutions.
Using our cutting-edge science, your class will gather evidence to construct, persuade and advocate for their chosen research. They will take on different careers to see how various fields work together to help our planet thrive (繁荣). We have designed this workshop with teachers to build students’ future skills: critical thinking, confident presentation, effective teamwork and persuasion, using logic, emotion and credibility to build their case.
Bring your class to this engaging new workshop, letting students explore the environmental science sector, inspiring green action and guiding their future career paths.
Book this workshop for free
To celebrate our brand new Fixing Our Planet gallery, we are running this workshop for free until July 2026. Book now to get access to this limited time offer!
Workshop suitability and capacity
This workshop is suitable for KS3 and KS4 (ages 11-16).
The maximum capacity per workshop is 35 pupils. Bookings must be for a minimum of 15 pupils.
Workshop dates and times
The workshop runs at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on selected weekdays. The duration is 1 hour 30 minutes.
All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual time slots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.
As a person guiding young minds, please note that any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
1. What can students do in the workshop?
A. Work as part-time environmental cleaners.
B. Develop the ability for their future growth.
C. Tour the new gallery independently for free.
D. Conduct scientific research into machine repair.
2. Which of the following is required for attending the workshop?
A. Reserving it ahead of time. B. Paying for it before July 2026.
C. Registering with no less than 35 students. D. Purchasing the availability calendar online.
3. Who are the target readers for the text?
A. School teachers. B. Teenage students.
C. Science museum workers. D. Environmental researchers.
B
Enric Sala isn’t a medical doctor, but he is regularly writing prescriptions (处方). His patient? The ocean. The prescription? Marine protected areas (MPAs) — a designated safe zone for ocean life where fishing, mining and other destructive human activities are banned. As news of coral bleaching, overfishing and ocean warming events dominate the headlines, the former university professor quit academia to become a full-time conservationist, advocating finding a cure for an ocean that, at times, can appear on its deathbed.
Since 2008, Sala has built a team of scientists, filmmakers, policy professionals and communicators to form Pristine Seas — an initiative that explores marine ecosystems to help protect the world’s most vital ocean areas. On their expeditions, scientists and filmmakers are invited by governments to spend weeks at a time at sea, collecting films and data to submit to local government leaders so they can determine which parts of their ocean are most important to protect.
Sala, a man who is equally at ease slipping on a wetsuit for a dive as he is donning a suit and tie for fundraising events or meetings with country leaders, understands that to truly inspire people to enact marine protections, you have to bring people close enough to care. “When we take government leaders down hundreds of meters underwater, we can open a window to their world that they’ve never seen before,” Sala says. “You can see the amazement and pride on their faces.”
Perhaps MPAs’ biggest opponents are industrial fishing lobbyists (说客) keen on keeping oceans open to large-scale fishing efforts. They argue that MPAs would hold back economic development and decrease fisheries’ productivity.
Sala and his colleague demonstrated that within MPAs, not only do target species bounce back, with an increase in fish biomass of more than 500%, but entire ecosystems are also restored. The populations then “spill over” into nearby unprotected fishing grounds. “Ocean protection and fishing have always had the same goal,” Sala says.
4. What is MPAs meant to do according to paragraph 1?
A. Stop damaging ocean wildlife.
B. Boost coastal fishing business.
C. Explore unknown deep-sea areas.
D. Seek new habitats for marine life.
5. Why does Sala take government leaders to dive underwater?
A. To test the possibility of MPAs.
B. To shoot underwater landscapes.
C. To train them to dive for an ocean project.
D. To touch their hearts and win their support.
6. What is Sala’s attitude to the fishing lobbyists’ idea?
A. Supportive. B. Tolerant.
C. Opposed. D. Unconcerned.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. An Opponent of Boosting Ocean Economy
B. An Ocean Doctor Without a Medical Degree
C. An Advocate of Exploring the Deep Ocean in a New Way
D. An Effort to Involve Governments in Oceanic Protection
C
Step into a tropical forest, and something feels different right away. The air feels rich, the ground feels alive, and every plant seems part of a bigger system. This sense of connection is not just your imagination. Science now shows that trees in these forests actively support one another, creating a strong and balanced ecosystem.
To understand tree behavior, scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) studied 17 forests across different countries, which ranged over three million trees and over 5,000 species. Each tree was measured and mapped using the same method, which allowed fair comparison between different forests.
This careful approach helped scientists see clear patterns. Forests closer to the equator showed more positive interactions between trees. Forests farther away showed fewer supportive connections. Trees still interact everywhere, but the balance changes with location and climate. This discovery helps explain why tropical forests feel so full and diverse. The environment encourages trees to work together instead of only competing.
One key reason for this support comes from special trees called legumes (豆科植物). These trees take nitrogen from the air and turn it into nutrients in the soil. Nearby plants benefit from this process and grow better. Another important system exists underground. Tree roots connect with tiny fungi in the soil. These fungi form networks that help trees absorb nutrients more easily.
Tall trees also play a big role in tropical forests. Large canopies (树冠) spread wide and cover the forest floor. This shade protects smaller plants from strong sunlight and dry conditions. Young plants often struggle in harsh environments. In tropical forests, shade creates a safer space for their growth. This protection increases survival and allows more species to exist in one place.
Understanding tree cooperation can help improve forest restoration. Planting nitrogen-rich trees and protecting large canopy trees can strengthen ecosystems. These steps can support more plant and animal life.
8. How did the author introduce the topic?
A. By listing sensory observations.
B. By explaining a scientific theory.
C. By presenting a false assumption.
D. By describing a personal imagination.
9. Why did scientists use a unified method to map all trees?
A. To speed up the measuring process.
B. To include as many trees as possible.
C. To protect the trees from being harmed.
D. To ensure comparability among the results.
10. How do legumes contribute to the forest ecosystem?
A. By offering shade for young plants.
B. By forming underground networks.
C. By enriching the soil for nearby plants.
D. By sending nutrients from air to ground.
11. What is the significance of understanding tree cooperation?
A. It explains forests’ diversity.
B. It improves trees’ overall quality.
C. It predicts the way climate shifts.
D. It guides forest restoration efforts.
D
Walk within a meter of a city pigeon (鸽子) and it might not bother moving. Do the same near a wild bird in a forest and you’ll be lucky to get within ten meters. Scientists have noticed that gap for years among individual species living in certain cities. What no one had tested was whether it held worldwide — across different continents, species, and animal classes.
A new analysis of 80 studies just asked that question, and the answer was more consistent than researchers expected. A team led by Dr Tracy Burkhard, an assistant professor of biology at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, pulled together findings from 80 separate field studies of urban and rural animals. It turns out that the distinction between the old city mouse and country mouse is a global one.
Urban animals appeared, on average, more risk positive or more daring than their rural counterparts (对照) in every region the researchers tested. What the team found was a similar global pattern — urbanization changes behavior in similar ways across very different places. Urban animals defended territory more aggressively, investigated new objects more readily, and moved through space more actively than their rural counterparts. The same held true across mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and the limited insect data — wherever populations could be compared at all.
City planners, the researchers pointed out, will have to start treating animal behavior as part of the design problem. Connected green spaces, including parks, planted strips, and wildlife corridors, help urban animals mix with rural ones. That movement maintains gene flow, the genetic exchange that keeps isolated city animals from drifting further from their rural counterparts.
What this study adds is global confirmation that cities appear to be pushing wild behavior in the same direction almost everywhere. How that pressure works — whether through natural selection, individual learning, or which animals survive urban life at all — is still being worked out.
12. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1?
A. Wild birds avoid humans completely.
B. Urban animals are harder to observe.
C. City birds act less cautiously than wild birds.
D. Pigeons are much friendlier than forest birds.
13. What did Burkhard’s team find about urban animals?
A. They behave alike across regions.
B. They only change in large cities.
C. They are less active than rural ones.
D. Their ability to survive weakens.
14. What does the underlined word “drifting” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Becoming separate. B. Getting sensitive. C. Wandering aimlessly. D. Changing direction.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Wild Animals Tend to Escape from Urban Areas
B. City Animals Are Getting Braver Around Humans
C. Green Spaces Connect the Wildlife in Modern Cities
D. Do Research on Birds’ Different Reactions to Humans
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。
Do you often find yourself putting off important tasks until the last minute? This common behavior is known as procrastination (拖延). It’s not just a sign of laziness; it often originates from a fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed. ____16____ However, with the right strategies, you can break this habit and boost your productivity.
One effective way to start is by breaking large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. When a project seems too big, it’s easy to feel defeated before you even begin. ____17____ By focusing on just one small part at a time, you’ll find it much easier to get started and keep moving forward.
It’s also important to get rid of distractions from your surroundings. Often, we procrastinate because we are easily distracted by our phones or social media. Create a workspace where you can focus solely on your studies. Turn off notifications and let others know that you are busy. ____18____
Another helpful technique is the “five-minute rule”. Tell yourself that you will work on a task for just five minutes. ____19____ Now that you’ve started, the hardest part is over, and you’ll likely find the momentum to continue. It’s a simple way to trick your brain into overcoming the initial resistance.
____20____ After completing a difficult task, treat yourself to something you enjoy. Celebrating small wins can keep you motivated and make the learning process more enjoyable. Breaking the habit of procrastination takes time and patience, but the results are well worth the effort.
A. Divide the five minutes into small time periods.
B. Do remember to reward yourself for your progress.
C. The feeling often makes us avoid the task altogether.
D. This can lead to a cycle of stress and poor performance.
E. Instead, try to multitask to get everything done at once.
F. Usually, you’ll want to keep going once the set time is up.
G. A quiet, organized environment can improve your concentration.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year, a severe illness struck me, leaving me unable to handle basic daily routine. To help me through the ____21____ time, someone recommended a lady to me to look after me. Although we were strangers, she tended to me with care, which ____22____ my chaotic life and brightened my gloomy days.
Living in long-term poverty and lacking formal education, the lady still treated people ____23____. In fact, during my ____24____, she never complained about tiring work and always came with a warm smile. She ____25____ me and said, “From the bottom of my heart, I hope you can get well soon and get your life ____26____.” She kept busy by my side, ____27____ my needs, for which I resolved to repay her.
Thanks to her ____28____, I fully recovered. One day, I knew that she suffered from depression and ____29____ to raise two children alone. Then I spared no effort to ____30____ her. I offered her stable work, prepared daily supplies, and kept in touch with her.
When her eldest son turned eighteen, I carefully arranged a meal delivery to celebrate his ____31____. Deeply touched by my ____32____, the lady said gratefully, "We never expect such great warmth from a stranger, and we'll ____33____ this kindness."
Now, I am seeking a part-time job for her son to help him earn income while studying. This journey of kindness is a ____34____ street: Her selfless care warmed my darkest days, and my assistance gave strength to her family. I believe true warmth lies in ____35____ devotion.
21. A. busy B. tough C. adventurous D. competitive
22. A. eased B. presented C. defined D. skipped
23. A. sincerely B. equally C. permanently D. humbly
24. A. visit B. work C. absence D. recovery
25. A. urged B. rewarded C. comforted D. applauded
26. A. close at hand B. back on track C. up to date D. out of control
27. A. withdrawing from B. benefiting from C. objecting to D. attending to
28. A. trend B. toleration C. consultation D. company
29. A. agreed B. helped C. struggled D. refused
30. A. exceed B. restrict C. support D. investigate
31. A. boyhood B. adulthood C. neighborhood D. brotherhood
32. A. gesture B. courage C. inspection D. guarantee
33. A. assess B. recognize C. confirm D. treasure
34. A. newly-built B. well-known C. two-way D. first-class
35. A. temporary B. mutual C. professional D. financial
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。
China has successfully tested the world’s largest and most powerful flying wind turbine (涡轮机), ____36____ (mark) a new step in clean energy development. The airship-like machine, named S1500, is about the size of a basketball court and as tall as a 13-storey building. Between September 19 and 21, it ____37____ (official) became the first of its kind to produce one megawatt (兆瓦) of power during a test flight in the desert of Xinjiang.
The test included putting the parts together in the desert, checking pressure, launching and landing in strong winds day and night. All goals have been reached, and the success is ____38____ important step towards real use. Researchers ____39____ (carry) out more tests in different parts of China, with mass production planned for the future. The first turbines are expected ____40____ (come) into operation in the same time.
____41____ traditional wind turbines fixed on tall towers, flying wind turbines float in the sky with the help of helium-filled shells. Strong wire ropes carry the electricity back to the ground, ____42____ allows them to catch steadier winds at greater heights. According to the company, material use can ____43____ (reduce) by about 40 percent and power costs by 30 percent.
The S1500, relying on high power generation ____44____ (efficient) and low construction costs, has reduced its LCOE to 0.35 yuan per kWh, which makes clean energy more affordable and _____45_____ (access) to the public.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你校正在开展题为“My Dream Career”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
(1)你的理想职业;
(2)选择该职业的理由;
(3)你将为之付出的努力。
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!
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Thank you for listening!
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。
The Warm Surprise of Volunteering
Last month, my head teacher Miss Carter announced a community volunteer program aimed at helping elderly residents living alone in our neighborhood. She called on us to offer voluntary services, including room tidying, daily chatting and emotional companionship. “Sincere company can light up lonely seniors’ lives,” she reminded us. Interested in public welfare and eager to enrich my after-school experience, I signed up willingly. I merely regarded the activity as routine labor for school practice and never imagined I would receive a touching surprise — a delicate painting capturing our voluntary work that would warm all of us deeply.
On our first volunteering day, Miss Carter led our volunteer team to the community. Most lonely seniors there were quiet, barely interacting with young students. Our team members busied ourselves with cleaning windows, tidying floors and organizing messy sundries in silence. At first, the whole atmosphere was awkward. At that moment, I firmly believed this volunteer work was just repetitive, boring labor with no special meaning.
Suddenly, an elderly grandpa living at the end of the corridor drew my attention. His simple room was full of worn but well-kept painting tools and piles of old sketchbooks (素描簿). Quite different from other seniors, he always sat quietly by the window, watching us work without a single word. Driven by curiosity, I stole occasional glances at his sketchbooks and was shocked to find they were filled with lifelike landscape paintings of the community.
I could not help stopping to ask him why he no longer painted. He smiled and replied, “No one appreciates my paintings these days, so I put down my brush long ago.” It suddenly dawned on me that he had abandoned his beloved hobby long before, with no chance to display or share his wonderful works. His artistic passion and unfulfilled wish were hidden behind his quiet daily life, waiting for a chance to bloom again.
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。
Learning about the grandpa’s story, I felt deep admiration and pity for him.
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At the end of our service, the grandpa stopped me with a wrapped item in his hand.
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