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绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末考试 英语 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What did the man do on the weekend? A. He did some cleaning. B. He washed the curtain. C. He went to a party. 2.What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 3.What will the woman do? A. Try on shoes. B. Play video games. C. Buy a basketball. 4.What does the woman think of the watch? A. It looks old. B. It is very accurate. C. It seems modern. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A singer. B. A country. C. Love of music. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The man's friends. B. Some famous cities. C. Their university life. 7.Who is living in a studio apartment now? A. Emma. B. Liz. C. Ben. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What will the man buy at last? A. A gold ring. B. A new watch. C. A nice necklace. 9.How much will the man pay? A. $2,500. B. $2,250. C. $250. 听下面一段独白，回答小题。 10.Who can join the Road Safety Team? A. Students in Junior 1 and 2. B. Students in Senior 2 and 3. C. Students in Senior 1 and 2. 11.What can students get from Miss Mailer? A. A book. B. A letter. C. A picture. 12.What activity is the team also organizing? A. A short quiz. B. A writing competition. C. A poster design competition. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Who made the man interested in music? A. His grandfather. B. His mother. C. His cousin. 14.What was the man’s first love? A. Playing the guitar. B. Reading poems. C. Rock climbing. 15.Why did the man give up the idea of learning dancing? A. He didn’t like being looked at while learning. B. His parents were against it. C. He had no interest in it. 16.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The man’s job. B. The man’s family. C. The man’s hobbies. 听下面一段独白，回答小题。 17.What does the Golden Rule ask people to do? A. Develop personal rules. B. Respect their families and ancestors. C. Treat others as they wish to be treated. 18.Which is a teaching of Confucius? A. Governments should be moral. B. Husbands should respect wives. C. People should memorize rules of behavior. 19.How did Confucius teach lessons? A. Through arguments. B. Through reasoning. C. Through personal examples. 20.What does the speaker say about Confucius' influence? A. He used to be even more important. B. He has influenced many cultures. C. He has little effect on people today. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes. By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening Times Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November. Admission Charges Hall & Gardens Gardens Adults: £12.00 £8.00 Groups £9 £5.5 Special Events Producers: Market 13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day 28th August Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide. Winter Market 8th November This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment. 1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester? A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes. 2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens? A. £12.00. B. £9.00. C. £8.0 D. £5.50 3. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show? A. Producers’ Market. B. Holker Garden Festival. C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【分析】文章为旅游指南。文章主要介绍了去Holker Hall& Garden旅游的相关信息，如：出行方式，开放时间，旅行费用以及主要活动等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段How to Get to Holker中By car里Approximate travel times后面内容可知，从Manchester到Holker要用1 hour and 30 minutes，即90分钟，故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Admission Charges可知，团体中的一员去Hall & Gardens 需要支付9英镑。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段Winter Market中最后一句Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.可知，如果想去看现场表演需要去Winter Market。故选D。 【点睛】文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。文章细节的理解可以细化为：（1）一一对应型。（2）语言转述型。（3）语意理解型。（4）是非辨别型。（5）事实排序型。 此题中的三题全为细节理解题。细节理解题首先要根据题干准确定位信息句，其次要对信息句进行准确的理解和判断，如第一题为转述型，1 hour and 30 minutes，即90分钟。第二题和第三题则为简单的一一对应型，只要找到信息句即可得出答案。 B Keeping food cold often comes with a hidden problem: Traditional ice melts (融化), leaving pools of water that can make drinks watery, damage products, or even spread dangerous bacteria. Now, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created jelly ice, a reusable and biodegradable (可生物降解的) alternative that cools like ice but never melts into liquid. The new material is made of 90% water and can be shaped into various forms. It stays solid below freezing, softens at room temperature, and can be reused by simply washing and refreezing. “Compared to regular ice of the same shape and size, jelly ice has up to 80% of the cooling efficiency,” said Jiahan Zou, a study researcher, “We can reuse the material and maintain the heat absorbance across multiple cooling and warning cycles, an advantage that regular ice cannot offer.” The project began when UC Davis food scientists noticed how much ice was used in fish-processing plants and how meltwater could spread bacteria. Seeking a safer option for grocery seafood displays, the team turned to gelatin a food-safe material whose protein structure can trap water even as it freezes and thaws (解冻). After years of testing, the researchers perfected a simple, one-step process for making jelly ice. The material is made from natural components and can be biodegraded after use. It doesn’t contribute to microplastic pollution, even offering a side benefit of improving tomato plant growth when added to soil. Beyond grocery stores, jelly ice could have wide applications. It could help preserve medical supplies during shipping, reduce waste in biotechnology, and provide reliable cooling options. It promises fresher food shipments without the mess of melting ice packs while also offering a sustainable alternative that reduces pollution risks and supports agriculture Although licenses for the technology have already been secured, jelly ice is not yet available for public purchase. It still requires market analysis, product design, and large-scale production testing. Inspired by its success, the team is now studying other natural polymers, such as plant-based proteins, to see if similar innovations can be developed. 4. What is one advantage of jelly ice over traditional ice? A. Fixed shape. B. Saving water. C. Repeated use. D. Cooling efficiency. 5. What does the author imply about jelly ice in paragraphs 3 and 4? A. It stretches tomato growing cycles B. It adopts a bacteria-free material. C. It shortens the freezing time. D. It lowers environmental impacts. 6. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The official approval is underway. B. Jelly ice needs further development. C. Traditional ice will soon disappear. D. Other natural polymers will be available. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Game-changer That Controls Bacteria. B. A Cooling Alternative That We Can Order. C. A Cooling Material That Doesn’t Melt. D. A Quick Fix That Cuts Biological Pollution. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了加州大学戴维斯分校研发的果冻冰，它可重复使用、生物降解且不融化成液态，用途广泛，目前未上市，还需完善，团队也在研究其他天然聚合物。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“It stays solid below freezing, softens at room temperature, and can be reused by simply washing and refreezing.(它在冰点以下保持固态，在室温下软化，通过简单的清洗和重新冷冻就可以重复使用。)”以及“We can reuse the material and maintain the heat absorbance across multiple cooling and warming cycles, an advantage that regular ice cannot offer.(我们可以重复使用这种材料，并在多个冷却和升温周期中保持吸热性，这是普通冰无法提供的优势。)”可知，与传统冰相比，果冻冰可以重复使用，这是其一大优势。因此，选项C“Repeated use.(重复使用)”符合题意。故选C项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“the team turned to gelatin a food-safe material whose protein structure can trap water even as it freezes and thaws (解冻).(研究小组转向了明胶，一种食品安全的材料，其蛋白质结构即使在冷冻和解冻时也能锁住水分。)”以及第四段中的“The material is made from natural components and can be biodegraded after use. It doesn’t contribute to microplastic pollution, even offering a side benefit of improving tomato plant growth when added to soil.(这种材料由天然成分制成，使用后可生物降解。它不会造成微塑料污染，甚至在添加到土壤中时还能带来改善番茄植物生长的额外好处。)”可知，果冻冰采用的是一种安全的材料，且使用后可生物降解，不会造成微塑料污染，甚至还能改善番茄植物的生长。由此可推知，作者暗示果冻冰降低了对环境的影响。因此，选项D“It lowers environmental impacts.(它降低了环境影响)”符合题意。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Although licenses for the technology have already been secured, jelly ice is not yet available for public purchase. It still requires market analysis, product design, and large-scale production testing.(尽管这项技术的许可证已经获得，但果冻冰尚未向公众出售。它仍然需要进行市场分析、产品设计和大规模生产测试。)”可知，果冻冰虽然已经获得了技术许可，但仍然需要进行市场分析、产品设计和大规模生产测试，这意味着果冻冰还需要进一步的发展。因此，选项B“Jelly ice needs further development.(果冻冰需要进一步发展)”符合题意。故选B项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中的“Now, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created jelly ice, a reusable and biodegradable (可生物降解的) alternative that cools like ice but never melts into liquid.(现在，加州大学戴维斯分校的研究人员发明了一种果冻冰，这是一种可重复使用且可生物降解的替代品，它像冰一样冷却，但永远不会融化成液体。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了一种新型的冷却材料——果冻冰，它像冰一样冷却，但永远不会融化成液体。因此，选项C“A Cooling Material That Doesn’t Melt.(一种不会融化的冷却材料)”最符合文章主旨，适合作为标题。故选C项。 C Hidden beside the crowded Western Market food hall, a brightly-lit vending machine (自动售货机) is turning heads. Instead of snacks or drinks, this one sells something more enriching: books. Inspired by a European book vending machine and troubled by the struggles of her fellow prize-winning authors, Lauren Woods, an award-winning fiction author herself, launched LitBox. The vending machine serves works by Washington, D.C.-area authors, including those from small presses or ignored by traditional bookstores. For Woods, LitBox is more than a novel idea; it’s a passion project designed to make local literature more available and the publishing world more inclusive. By offering literature from outside the usual commercial pattern, LitBox stands as a living challenge to an industry centering on major publishers. Woods holds that quality doesn’t always match mass-market standards, and the sales back her up — readers now choose small-press titles at rates nearly equal to those from major ones. This reader support is especially significant for a city facing cuts in arts funding, as LitBox has proven itself an essential grass-roots literary lifeline. “Everyone is telling you that your words and your voice don’t matter,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of saying: Actually, they do.” LitBox features a variety of selections from poetry and fiction to children’s books, all by D.C.-area writers. Noticing passers-by captured by the vending machine throughout the day, Western Market’s manager Danielle Fisher says that LitBox fits right into the community-first atmosphere of the space. “The idea that LitBox showcases local authors is really a special touch.” Woods collected nearly $7,000 to launch the project and is now working to expand it across D.C., especially in neighborhoods without access to small-press books. “I’m so proud to live in this city,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of sharing my pride in the people I live with and talk to every day.” With one simple but powerful idea, Woods is helping rewrite the rules of access and visibility in publishing. 8. Why is LitBox a passion project to Woods? A. It possesses commercial potential. B. It promotes local literary works. C. It will help local literature win prizes. D. It will replace traditional bookstores. 9. What might Woods agree with? A. Readers avoid major publishers. B. Market standards define readership. C. Arts funding favors local literature. D. Small presses have big impacts. 10. What can be inferred about LitBox in paragraph 4? A. It reflects community services. B. It attracts business investment. C. It features authors nationwide. D. It receives public recognition. 11. How will Woods develop LitBox in the future? A. By cooperating with more publishers. B. By extending its distribution. C. By raising funds for more authors. D. By diversifying its book selection. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了Lauren Woods创建的LitBox自动售书机项目，旨在推广本土文学并挑战传统出版模式。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The vending machine serves works by Washington, D.C.-area authors, including those from small presses or ignored by traditional bookstores. For Woods, LitBox is more than a novel idea; it’s a passion project designed to make local literature more available and the publishing world more inclusive. (这台自动售货机出售华盛顿特区及周边地区作家的作品，包括那些来自小型出版社或被传统书店忽视的作品。对于伍兹而言，LitBox不仅仅是一个新奇的想法；它是一个充满热情的项目，旨在让本土文学更易获得，并让出版界更具包容性)”可知，LitBox对Woods来说是一个充满热情的项目是因为它推广了本土的文学作品。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“By offering literature from outside the usual commercial pattern, LitBox stands as a living challenge to an industry centering on major publishers. Woods holds that quality doesn’t always match mass-market standards, and the sales back her up — readers now choose small-press titles at rates nearly equal to those from major ones. (通过提供主流商业模式之外的文学作品，LitBox对以大型出版商为中心的行业构成了真实的挑战。Woods认为，质量并不总是符合大众市场的标准，而销售数据也支持了她的观点——读者现在选择小型出版社书籍的比例几乎与选择大型出版社的相当)”可知，读者现在选择小型出版社书籍的比例几乎与选择大型出版社的相当，对以大型出版商为中心的行业构成了真实的挑战，所以Woods可能会同意“小型出版社有重大影响”这一说法。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Noticing passers-by captured by the vending machine throughout the day, Western Market’s manager Danielle Fisher says that LitBox fits right into the community-first atmosphere of the space. (注意到路人在一天中都被自动售货机吸引，Western Market的经理Danielle Fisher表示LitBox非常适合这个空间的社区优先氛围)”可推知，LitBox吸引了很多路人，获得了公众的认可。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Woods collected nearly $7,000 to launch the project and is now working to expand it across D.C., especially in neighborhoods without access to small-press books. (Woods筹集了近7000美元来启动这个项目，现在正在努力将其扩展到华盛顿特区各地，尤其是在那些无法接触到小型出版社书籍的社区)”可知，Woods未来将通过扩大自动售书机分布来发展LitBox。 D British man David Ferguson holds more than one identity. Though better known for his translations of Chinese classics and government documents, his connection with China began around two decades ago. He first came to China in 2004 to visit his future in-laws in Jilin. Two years later, he moved to China and soon discovered a striking contrast between the reality he witnessed and the narrative presented by certain Western media. It was then that he resolved to become a journalist and share what he truly saw in person. During his years of reporting, one of his most memorable experiences is one in Nantong, where he encountered self-made business people in the textile (纺织) industry who built international enterprises out of nothing. “In the early 1970s, one of them travelled to Romania with a backpack of pillowcases and tablecloths. Knowing little Romanian, he penciled the pronunciation of the words in Chinese pinyin so that he could communicate,” Ferguson recalled. “They make me understand why Chinese people are successful in business, and why China has a successful economy.” In 2010, Ferguson joined the Foreign Languages Press, and has since authored several books introducing Chinese cities. According to him, China’s remarkable achievements and prosperity (繁荣) over the past decades are also due to its stable social and economic system. Besides, as a senior editor, his job is to carefully compare and refine the translations of the Chinese texts, ensuring that they gain the broadest recognition in the English context. In 2023, David Ferguson was awarded the Orchid Awards, a recognition to international friends for enhancing cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. As he stated in his acceptance speech, among the people who built the Forbidden City, there were craftsmen, and there were also those who helped them carry materials. “Translators are the wood carriers,” he said, “What we build is development, prosperity and world peace.” 12. Why did Ferguson decide to become a journalist? A. To pursue a career in China. B. To present a true image of China. C. To introduce Chinese culture. D. To compare China and the West. 13. What factors contributed to China’s economic success, according to Ferguson? A. Chinese people’s drive and creativity. B. Chinese people’s vision and honesty. C. Chinese people’s courage and integrity. D. Chinese people’s generosity and patience. 14. Why did Ferguson compare translators to “wood carriers”? A. They play a crucial but hidden role. B. They take on minor responsibilities. C. They do heavy and continuous work. D. They support professional exchanges. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A True Story Behind Western Media B. A Secret of China’s Rapid Development C. A Foreigner’s Passion for Academic Exchange D. A British Man’s Devotion to Documenting China 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了英国人David Ferguson对中国的热爱、贡献及他获兰花奖一事。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Two years later, he moved to China and soon discovered a striking contrast between the reality he witnessed and the narrative presented by certain Western media. It was then that he resolved to become a journalist and share what he truly saw in person. (两年后，他搬到了中国，很快就发现了他所目睹的现实与某些西方媒体所呈现的叙述之间的鲜明对比。就在那时，他决定成为一名记者，分享他亲眼目睹的真实情况。)”可知，Ferguson决定成为一名记者是为了呈现一个真实的中国形象。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“During his years of reporting, one of his most memorable experiences is one in Nantong, where he encountered self-made business people in the textile (纺织) industry who built international enterprises out of nothing. “In the early 1970s, one of them travelled to Romania with a backpack of pillowcases and tablecloths. Knowing little Romanian, he penciled the pronunciation of the words in Chinese pinyin so that he could communicate,” Ferguson recalled. “They make me understand why Chinese people are successful in business, and why China has a successful economy.”(在多年的报道生涯中，他最难忘的经历之一是在南通，在那里他遇到了纺织业中白手起家的商人，他们白手起家建立了国际企业。“20世纪70年代初，其中一人背着装满枕套和桌布的背包前往罗马尼亚。由于不太懂罗马尼亚语，他用汉语拼音写下单词的发音，以便能够交流，”Ferguson回忆道。“他们让我明白了为什么中国人在商业上取得成功，以及为什么中国经济取得成功。”)”可知，根据Ferguson的说法，是中国人民的干劲和创造力促成了中国经济的成功。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“As he stated in his acceptance speech, among the people who built the Forbidden City, there were craftsmen, and there were also those who helped them carry materials. “Translators are the wood carriers,” he said, “What we build is development, prosperity and world peace.”(正如他在获奖感言中所说，在建造紫禁城的人中，有工匠，也有帮助他们搬运材料的人。“翻译者是搬运木材的人，”他说，“我们建造的是发展、繁荣和世界和平。”)”可知，Ferguson将翻译者比作“搬运木材的人”是因为他们起着至关重要但隐藏的角色。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了英国人David Ferguson对中国的热爱、他在中国的经历、他对中国经济的看法、他作为翻译的贡献以及他获得的兰花奖，所以“A British Man’s Devotion to Documenting China (一位英国人致力于记录中国)”适合作为本文的标题。故选D项。 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 When asked for a reasoning or answer to a question, do you find yourself-needing to explain your thoughts at length, going into too much detail to ensure that your points are made? ____16____. You tend to explain something in more detail — than required and beyond what is useful. ____17____ For someone asking a question, an overexplained answer can be quite confusing when a direct and simple response just works. However, for the person answering, they feel worried that the “direct and simple response’’ doesn’t get across enough information. Overexplaining may start from a young age, especially for those who grew up in a house where they felt like they weren’t listened to or heard. ____18____This fear can follow into adulthood and lead to a need to explain everything so that they’re not punished again. Overexplaining might have developed as a handling strategy and defence mechanism, making it hard to stop, especially when coupled with a fear of rejection or being abandoned. It’s hard to stop overexplaining when it’s hardwired into your brain. The key is being aware and noticing when you’re explaining more than you should. Once you recognize it, you can try to hold back a little, It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more. ____19____. One of the hardest things is learning to “just say no”, When you’re asked to do something you don’t really want to do, it can be difficult not to explain in detail. ____20____In truth, the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt. However, you don’t owe anyone an explanation in a decline. It’s perfectly okay to simply say, “No, but thank you for the offer.” A. In this case you are overexplaining. B. But it gets easier with more practice. C. You feel sorry for what you have explained. D. Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation. E. They were worried about the environment they grew up in. F. Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain. G. By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person’s feelings. 【答案】16. A 17. D 18. F 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出有人回答问题时会过度解释，这会让对话双方不适。过度解释可能源于童年经历，克服它需先意识到，多练习会更容易，拒绝时也不必过度解释。 【16题详解】 上文“When asked for a reasoning or answer to a question, do you find yourself-needing to explain your thoughts at length, going into too much detail to ensure that your points are made?(当被要求对一个问题进行推理或回答时，你是否发现自己需要详细地解释自己的想法，为了确保自己的观点被表达出来而过于详细？)”提出了一个问题，即是否会过度解释。A选项“In this case you are overexplaining.(在这种情况下，你就是在过度解释。)”直接回应了上文的问题，指出上文描述的情况就是过度解释，符合题意。故选A。 【17题详解】 下文“For someone asking a question, an overexplained answer can be quite confusing when a direct and simple response just works. However, for the person answering, they feel worried that the ‘direct and simple response’ doesn’t get across enough information.(对于提问者来说，当直接而简单的回答就能解决问题时，过度解释的答案可能会让人感到困惑。然而，对于回答者来说，他们担心“直接而简单的回答”没有传达足够的信息。)”描述了过度解释对提问者和回答者双方的影响。D选项“Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation.(过度解释会让对话的双方都感到不安。)”概括了下文的内容，指出了过度解释的负面影响，符合题意。故选D。 【18题详解】 上文“Overexplaining may start from a young age, especially for those who grew up in a house where they felt like they weren’t listened to or heard.(过度解释可能从小就开始，尤其是对于那些在成长过程中觉得自己没有被倾听或理解的人来说。)”说明了过度解释可能源于童年经历。F选项“Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain.(也许他们甚至没有机会解释就受到了惩罚。)”进一步解释了为什么这些人会过度解释，即他们可能因为无法解释而受到惩罚，从而形成了过度解释的习惯，符合题意。故选F。 【19题详解】 上文“It’s hard to stop overexplaining when it’s hardwired into your brain. The key is being aware and noticing when you’re explaining more than you should. Once you recognize it, you can try to hold back a little, It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more.(当过度解释已经成为你大脑中的固定模式时，很难停止。关键是要有意识，并注意到你解释得比应该的要多。一旦你意识到了这一点，你就可以试着克制一点。学会如何克制自己想要多说的冲动需要时间。)”说明了停止过度解释的困难以及应对方法。B选项“But it gets easier with more practice.(但是随着更多的练习，它会变得更容易。)”与上文中的“It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more.”相呼应，强调了通过练习可以逐渐克服过度解释的习惯，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 下文“In truth, the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt. However, you don’t owe anyone an explanation in a decline. It’s perfectly okay to simply say, “No, but thank you for the offer.”(事实上，过度解释更多是为了缓解你的内疚感。然而，在拒绝时，你并不欠任何人一个解释。简单地说“不，但谢谢你的提议”是完全可以的。)”说明了过度解释在拒绝时的心理动机以及正确的做法。G选项“By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person’s feelings.(通过过度解释，你试图保护对方的感情。)”与下文中的“the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt”相呼应，解释了为什么人们会在拒绝时过度解释，即试图保护对方的感情或缓解自己的内疚感，符合题意。故选G。 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 The old tree in our backyard had always been there. Its branches stretched wide, ____21____ much of the sunlight. When autumn came, its leaves covered the ground and filled our garbage bags. One weekend, I decided it was time for the tree to go. It made the yard ____22____ and I wanted more light for the garden. I called a local worker, who came to take a look. “It’s ____23____,” he said, “Are you sure?” I nodded. “I think so.” The next morning, before the work ____24____ my daughter asked what was happening. When I told her, she grew ____25____. “That’s where the birds sleep,” she said. I hadn’t thought about that. Still, I believed I had made a practical ____26____. While waiting, I stood under the tree and looked up. I noticed small ____27____ on the trunk — lines showing how much it had grown over the years, I ____28____ tying a swing to one of its branches when my daughter was little, and sitting in the ____29____ on hot summer afternoons. When the worker arrived, I _____30_____. “Could we wait a bit?” I asked. We never did _____31_____ the tree. Instead, we trimmed (修剪) a few branches. The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less _____32_____. But the birds returned, and so did, something else — a sense of _____33_____. Now, when leaves fall in autumn, I _____34_____ them with my daughter. It takes more time, but I no longer see it as a problem. Sometimes, keeping something is more _____35_____ than clearing it away. 21. A. absorbing B. reflecting C. leaking D. blocking 22. A. busy B. messy C. lively D. deserted 23. A. healthy B. dead C. ugly D. neat 24. A. began B. ended C. continued D. stopped 25. A. excited B. quiet C. interested D. exhausted 26. A. rule B. deal C. choice D. assumption 27. A. bugs B. nests C. branches D. marks 28. A. remembered B. imagined C. celebrated D. admitted 29. A. tent B. trunk C. shade D. forest 30. A. fainted B. confirmed C. hesitated D. complained 31. A. cut down B. sell off C. bring back D. climb up 32. A. air B. light C. color D. attention 33. A. mystery B. distance C. humanity D. balance 34. A. hide B. observe C. gather D. store 35. A. graceful B. meaningful C. creative D. convenient 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者因老树让院子杂乱且遮挡阳光想砍掉它，女儿提醒树上有鸟窝，作者回忆过往后犹豫，最终只修剪树枝，明白了留住事物有时更有意义。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它的树枝伸展得很宽，挡住了大部分的阳光。A. absorbing吸收；B. reflecting反射；C. leaking泄漏；D. blocking阻挡。根据后文“and I wanted more light for the garden”可知，作者想要花园里有更多的阳光，说明这棵树挡住了大部分的阳光。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它让院子变得凌乱不堪，我想要花园里有更多的阳光。A. busy忙碌的；B. messy凌乱的；C. lively活泼的；D. deserted荒凉的。根据前文“When autumn came, its leaves covered the ground and filled our garbage bags.”以及后文“The yard stayed a little messy”可知，这棵树让院子变得凌乱不堪。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“它很健康，”他说，“你确定吗？”A. healthy健康的；B. dead死的；C. ugly丑陋的；D. neat整洁的。根据后文“Are you sure?”以及后文作者决定不砍树了可知，工人认为这棵树很健康，询问作者是否确定要砍树。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，在工作开始前，我女儿问发生了什么事。A. began开始；B. ended结束；C. continued继续；D. stopped停止。根据后文“my daughter asked what was happening.”可知，此处指砍树的工作开始前，作者的女儿询问发生了什么事情。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我告诉她时，她变得沉默了。A. excited兴奋的；B. quiet安静的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. exhausted筋疲力尽的。根据后文女儿说的话“That’s where the birds sleep”可知，女儿得知要砍树后变得沉默了因为树上有鸟窝。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不过，我还是坚信自己做出了一个切实可行的选择。A. rule规则；B. deal交易；C. choice选择；D. assumption假设。根据上文“I hadn’t thought about that.”可知，作者决定砍树并没有考虑到树上有鸟窝，因此作者认为自己做出砍树的决定是切实可行的选择。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我注意到树干上有小痕迹——这些线条显示了它多年来生长了多少, 我记得女儿小的时候，我在它的一根树枝上系了一个秋千，在炎热的夏天下午坐在树荫下。A. bugs虫子；B. nests鸟巢；C. branches树枝；D. marks痕迹。根据后文“lines showing how much it had grown over the years”可知，此处指树干上有小痕迹，显示了它多年来生长了多少。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. remembered记得；B. imagined想象；C. celebrated庆祝；D. admitted承认。根据后文“tying a swing to one of its branches when my daughter was little”可知，此处指作者记得女儿小的时候在树上系秋千的事情。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. tent帐篷；B. trunk树干；C. shade树荫；D. forest森林。根据下文“on hot summer afternoons”可知，炎热的夏天下午，人们通常会坐在树荫下乘凉。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当工人来的时候，我犹豫了。A. fainted晕倒；B. confirmed确认；C. hesitated犹豫；D. complained抱怨。根据后文“Could we wait a bit?”可知，作者犹豫了，想要等一等再砍树。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们最终没有砍掉那棵树。A. cut down砍倒；B. sell off卖光；C. bring back带回；D. climb up爬上。根据后文“Instead, we trimmed a few branches”可知，作者最终没有砍掉那棵树，而是修剪了一些树枝。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：院子还是有点乱，花园里的光线也少了一点。A. air空气；B. light光线；C. color颜色；D. attention注意力。根据上文“I wanted more light for the garden”以及“The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less”可知，作者原本想要花园里有更多的阳光，现在没有砍树，所以花园里的光线少了一点。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是鸟儿回来了，还有其他的东西也回来了——一种平衡感。A. mystery神秘；B. distance距离；C. humanity人性；D. balance平衡。根据上文“The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less light. But the birds returned”可知，院子虽然有点乱，花园里的光线也少了一点，但是鸟儿回来了，说明作者找到了一种平衡感，既保留了树，又让鸟儿有了栖息的地方。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，当秋天落叶时，我和女儿一起收集它们。A. hide隐藏；B. observe观察；C. gather收集；D. store储存。根据后文“It takes more time, but I no longer see it as a problem”可知，作者现在不再认为落叶是一个问题，而是和女儿一起收集它们。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时候，保留一些东西比清理掉它更有意义。A. graceful优雅的；B. meaningful有意义的；C. creative有创造力的；D. convenient方便的。根据上文“We never did ________ the tree. Instead, we trimmed (修剪) a few branches. The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less ________ . But the birds returned, and so did, something else — a sense of ________ .”可知，作者原本想要砍掉树，但是最终保留了树，并且和女儿一起收集落叶，这让作者觉得保留一些东西比清理掉它更有意义。故选B项。 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Initially built during the Sui Dynasty, the Xi’an City Wall now circles the historic city. Yet its long life has not escaped damage. By the early 1980s, before Xi’ an undertook a ____36____ (sweep) restoration campaign, much of the structure ____37____ (fall) into a state of disrepair. Today, data has become the wall’s newest guardian. High-precision 3D modeling has mapped its entire structure, creating ____38____ complete digital foundation. Plus, over 3,000 monitoring points and 1,300 smart devices track minor signs of structural damage ____39____ (cause) by anything from settlement to displacement, and feed data into a center ___40___ AI analyzes and anticipates potential risks. These findings have not just informed targeted repairs that preserve the City Wall ____41____ addressed hidden weaknesses as well. While technology plays a key role in its ____42____ (preserve), the wall has long been part of citizens’ daily life in Xi’an. Visitors bike along its 12-meter-wide top, watch cultural performances, or take photos while dressed ____43____ traditional Hanfu against the backdrop of its ancient gates. Around the-wall, some cafes and guesthouses offer “wall-view” rooms. The contrast — the modern on the old — connects locals to the ____44____ (dynasty) that once ruled from here. Watching the city evolve through centuries, the wall is more than bricks and earth. Here, tradition meets technology, and the past ____45____ (breathe) through modern life — brick by brick, byte (字节) by byte. 【答案】36. sweeping 37. had fallen 38. a 39. caused 40. where 41. but 42. preservation 43. in 44. dynasties 45. breathes 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了西安城墙曾年久失修，如今借助高精度3D建模、监测点和智能设备等技术守护，同时它也是市民生活一部分，传统与科技在此交融。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：到20世纪80年代初，在西安进行大规模修复工程之前，城墙的大部分已经年久失修。空处修饰名词“restoration campaign”，应用形容词sweeping，意为“大规模的”，作定语。故填sweeping。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意同上。根据时间状语“By the early 1980s”可知，句子应用过去完成时，表示在过去某一时间之前已经完成的动作，即“在20世纪80年代初之前，城墙的大部分已经年久失修”。故填had fallen。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：高精度的3D建模已经绘制了城墙的整个结构，创建了一个完整的数字基础。空处表示泛指，意为“一个完整的数字基础”，应用不定冠词，且complete发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：此外，3000多个监测点和1300个智能设备追踪由沉降或位移等引起的结构损坏的细微迹象，并将数据输入到一个中心，人工智能在那里分析和预测潜在风险。句中track为谓语动词，空处作非谓语动词，修饰名词“signs”，且“signs”与“cause”之间为被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填caused。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：此外，3000多个监测点和1300个智能设备追踪由沉降或位移等引起的结构损坏的细微迹象，并将数据输入到一个中心，人工智能在那里分析和预测潜在风险。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词“center”，且关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：这些发现不仅为有针对性的修复工作提供了依据，从而保护了城墙，而且还发现了并修复了潜在的缺陷。空处连接两个并列的谓语“informed ”和“addressed”，表示“不仅……而且……”，应用连词but，构成固定短语“not just...but...”，意为“不仅……而且……”。故填but。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：虽然科技在其保护中起着关键作用，但城墙长期以来一直是西安市民日常生活的一部分。空处作介词“in”的宾语，应用名词“preservation”，意为“保护”，为不可数名词。故填preservation。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：游客们在12米宽的城墙上骑自行车，观看文化表演，或者穿着传统汉服，以古老的城门为背景拍照。空处构成固定短语(be) dressed in”，意为“穿着”，应用介词in。故填in。 【44题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这种对比——现代与古老的对比——将当地人与曾经在这里统治的朝代联系起来。空处作介词“to”的宾语，应用名词“dynasty”，意为“朝代”，为可数名词，且根据空后“that once ruled from here”可知，此处表示多个朝代，应用复数形式。故填dynasties。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在这里，传统与科技相遇，过去通过现代生活呼吸——一块砖一块砖，一个字节一个字节。空处作句子的谓语，且根据上文“Here, tradition meets technology”可知，句子描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语“the past”为不可数名词，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填breathes。 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 46. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了市美术馆在你校组织的“艺术进校园活动”。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封邮件分享此次经历，内容包括： (1)活动内容； (2)你的感想。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Alex, I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Alex, I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week. It was organized by the city art museum to bring art closer to the students. I was really impressed by the remarkable paintings and intricate sculptures, which provided a chance for me to appreciate the artistic techniques behind these works. What excited me most was that I even tried my hand at some simple sketching! The activity not only refined my taste in art, but inspired me to look at the world through an artist’s eyes. I’d love to hear if you have participated in similar events at your school. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。请考生给英国朋友Alex写一封邮件分享上周参加了市美术馆在学校组织的“艺术进校园”活动的经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 组织：organize→arrange 非凡的；引人注目的：remarkable→striking 复杂精细的：intricate→elaborate 提升；使精炼：refine→improve 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：The activity not only refined my taste in art, but inspired me to look at the world through an artist’s eyes. 拓展句：Not only did the activity refined my taste in art, but also it inspired me to look at the world through an artist’s eyes. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I was really impressed by the remarkable paintings and intricate sculptures, which provided a chance for me to appreciate the artistic techniques behind these works.（运用which非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型 2】What excited me most was that I even tried my hand at some simple sketching!（运用what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句） 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共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。 As Ella managed to get through the fan zone area, she thought about Tom Masterton. He had the seat next to hers and each week, before and after the match, there was always time for a casual chat. Now, after long, drawn-out weeks without their beloved football, she was eager to share her new college life and catch up on Tom’s recent news His family didn’t share his love of the beautiful game, so he seemed happy to chat with Ella He was proud of his children and grandkids, though, and lived in hope that, one day, Theo, his youngest grandson, might understand and come along. At the entrance Ella opened her backpack for a security check. Two bars of chocolate sat on top ready for their big moment when, or if, it arrived. It had become sort of a rule that the two would eat a square each after every home goal. Ella made her way to her seat, put down her backpack. and looked at the empty space beside her. Usually her old friend would be ready and waiting, holding up his ancient mechanical watch as a joke when she arrived, It wasn’t like him to be late, which made her uneasy. Just then, a-young man edged past her and sat straight down in Tom’s seat. She side-eyed him, failing to find any sign to identify him as a home supporter. And he seemed quite uninterested that their team had just scored. He even stole a quick glance at Ella as if they had known each other. Suddenly, a voice came from the ground announcer asking all supporters to stand and pay tribute (致敬) to a home supporter who had recently passed away. Ella froze in her seat — the tribute took place in the 76w minute and Tom was aged seventy-six. The club rose as one, clapping solidly for 60 seconds to show their appreciation for a long-time fellow supporter. 注意: (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks. Suddenly, it clicked — this must be Theo, Tom’s youngest grandson. Handing him some tissues, Ella asked gently, “You’re Theo aren’t you?” The man nodded, his voice trembling as he choked out, “Grandpa always talked about you, Ella. He reminded me that I must be here today, or he would fail a trusted friend.” Memories of Tom’s ancient mechanical watch and their casual chats flashed back until cheers for a home goal interrupted Ella’s mind. Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo. “For that home goal.” Ella smiled with her teary eyes, “It’s what we have been doing for those years.” They both took a bite, the sweet chocolate melting in their mouths. Theo looked around at the cheering crowd, and for the first time, he understood the joy and sense of community that football had brought his grandpa. As the match went on, they chatted like old friends, keeping Tom’s memory alive in the fan zone. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ella在足球场等待老友Tom，却等来其小孙子Theo。比赛中俱乐部向去世的Tom致敬，Ella猜出西奥身份。进球后Ella按和Tom的惯例给Theo巧克力，Theo由此理解足球带给爷爷的快乐，二人继续聊天缅怀Tom。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Ella注意到泪水顺着年轻人的脸颊滚落。”可知，第一段可描写Ella通过观察和交流，认出年轻人是Tom的孙子Theo，以及Theo传达Tom的嘱托，引发Ella对过往与Tom相处时光的回忆。 ②由第二段首句内容“Ella像往常一样掰下一块巧克力递给Theo。”可知，第二段可描写Ella与Theo通过分享巧克力，共同感受足球带来的快乐与社区氛围，在比赛过程中像老朋友一样聊天，延续对Tom的记忆。 2.续写线索： 发现流泪——认出身份——传达嘱托——回忆过往——分享巧克力——感受氛围——延续记忆 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①颤抖：tremble/quiver ②打断：interrupt/disturb/disrupt ③明白：understand/realize/ comprehend 情绪类 ①.轻轻地：gently/softly/tenderly ②.乐趣：joy/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Handing him some tissues, Ella asked gently, “You’re Theo aren’t you?”（运用了现在分词短语作伴随状语） [高分句型2]. He reminded me that I must be here today, or he would fail a trusted friend.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末考试 英语 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What did the man do on the weekend? A. He did some cleaning. B. He washed the curtain. C. He went to a party. 2.What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 3.What will the woman do? A. Try on shoes. B. Play video games. C. Buy a basketball. 4.What does the woman think of the watch? A. It looks old. B. It is very accurate. C. It seems modern. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A singer. B. A country. C. Love of music. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The man's friends. B. Some famous cities. C. Their university life. 7.Who is living in a studio apartment now? A. Emma. B. Liz. C. Ben. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What will the man buy at last? A. A gold ring. B. A new watch. C. A nice necklace. 9.How much will the man pay? A. $2,500. B. $2,250. C. $250. 听下面一段独白，回答小题。 10.Who can join the Road Safety Team? A. Students in Junior 1 and 2. B. Students in Senior 2 and 3. C. Students in Senior 1 and 2. 11.What can students get from Miss Mailer? A. A book. B. A letter. C. A picture. 12.What activity is the team also organizing? A. A short quiz. B. A writing competition. C. A poster design competition. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Who made the man interested in music? A. His grandfather. B. His mother. C. His cousin. 14.What was the man’s first love? A. Playing the guitar. B. Reading poems. C. Rock climbing. 15.Why did the man give up the idea of learning dancing? A. He didn’t like being looked at while learning. B. His parents were against it. C. He had no interest in it. 16.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The man’s job. B. The man’s family. C. The man’s hobbies. 听下面一段独白，回答小题。 17.What does the Golden Rule ask people to do? A. Develop personal rules. B. Respect their families and ancestors. C. Treat others as they wish to be treated. 18.Which is a teaching of Confucius? A. Governments should be moral. B. Husbands should respect wives. C. People should memorize rules of behavior. 19.How did Confucius teach lessons? A. Through arguments. B. Through reasoning. C. Through personal examples. 20.What does the speaker say about Confucius' influence? A. He used to be even more important. B. He has influenced many cultures. C. He has little effect on people today. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes. By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening Times Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November. Admission Charges Hall & Gardens Gardens Adults: £12.00 £8.00 Groups £9 £5.5 Special Events Producers: Market 13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day 28th August Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide. Winter Market 8th November This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment. 1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester? A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes. 2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens? A. £12.00. B. £9.00. C. £8.0 D. £5.50 3. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show? A. Producers’ Market. B. Holker Garden Festival. C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market. B Keeping food cold often comes with a hidden problem: Traditional ice melts (融化), leaving pools of water that can make drinks watery, damage products, or even spread dangerous bacteria. Now, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created jelly ice, a reusable and biodegradable (可生物降解的) alternative that cools like ice but never melts into liquid. The new material is made of 90% water and can be shaped into various forms. It stays solid below freezing, softens at room temperature, and can be reused by simply washing and refreezing. “Compared to regular ice of the same shape and size, jelly ice has up to 80% of the cooling efficiency,” said Jiahan Zou, a study researcher, “We can reuse the material and maintain the heat absorbance across multiple cooling and warning cycles, an advantage that regular ice cannot offer.” The project began when UC Davis food scientists noticed how much ice was used in fish-processing plants and how meltwater could spread bacteria. Seeking a safer option for grocery seafood displays, the team turned to gelatin a food-safe material whose protein structure can trap water even as it freezes and thaws (解冻). After years of testing, the researchers perfected a simple, one-step process for making jelly ice. The material is made from natural components and can be biodegraded after use. It doesn’t contribute to microplastic pollution, even offering a side benefit of improving tomato plant growth when added to soil. Beyond grocery stores, jelly ice could have wide applications. It could help preserve medical supplies during shipping, reduce waste in biotechnology, and provide reliable cooling options. It promises fresher food shipments without the mess of melting ice packs while also offering a sustainable alternative that reduces pollution risks and supports agriculture Although licenses for the technology have already been secured, jelly ice is not yet available for public purchase. It still requires market analysis, product design, and large-scale production testing. Inspired by its success, the team is now studying other natural polymers, such as plant-based proteins, to see if similar innovations can be developed. 4. What is one advantage of jelly ice over traditional ice? A. Fixed shape. B. Saving water. C. Repeated use. D. Cooling efficiency. 5. What does the author imply about jelly ice in paragraphs 3 and 4? A. It stretches tomato growing cycles B. It adopts a bacteria-free material. C. It shortens the freezing time. D. It lowers environmental impacts. 6. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The official approval is underway. B. Jelly ice needs further development. C. Traditional ice will soon disappear. D. Other natural polymers will be available. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Game-changer That Controls Bacteria. B. A Cooling Alternative That We Can Order. C. A Cooling Material That Doesn’t Melt. D. A Quick Fix That Cuts Biological Pollution. C Hidden beside the crowded Western Market food hall, a brightly-lit vending machine (自动售货机) is turning heads. Instead of snacks or drinks, this one sells something more enriching: books. Inspired by a European book vending machine and troubled by the struggles of her fellow prize-winning authors, Lauren Woods, an award-winning fiction author herself, launched LitBox. The vending machine serves works by Washington, D.C.-area authors, including those from small presses or ignored by traditional bookstores. For Woods, LitBox is more than a novel idea; it’s a passion project designed to make local literature more available and the publishing world more inclusive. By offering literature from outside the usual commercial pattern, LitBox stands as a living challenge to an industry centering on major publishers. Woods holds that quality doesn’t always match mass-market standards, and the sales back her up — readers now choose small-press titles at rates nearly equal to those from major ones. This reader support is especially significant for a city facing cuts in arts funding, as LitBox has proven itself an essential grass-roots literary lifeline. “Everyone is telling you that your words and your voice don’t matter,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of saying: Actually, they do.” LitBox features a variety of selections from poetry and fiction to children’s books, all by D.C.-area writers. Noticing passers-by captured by the vending machine throughout the day, Western Market’s manager Danielle Fisher says that LitBox fits right into the community-first atmosphere of the space. “The idea that LitBox showcases local authors is really a special touch.” Woods collected nearly $7,000 to launch the project and is now working to expand it across D.C., especially in neighborhoods without access to small-press books. “I’m so proud to live in this city,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of sharing my pride in the people I live with and talk to every day.” With one simple but powerful idea, Woods is helping rewrite the rules of access and visibility in publishing. 8. Why is LitBox a passion project to Woods? A. It possesses commercial potential. B. It promotes local literary works. C. It will help local literature win prizes. D. It will replace traditional bookstores. 9. What might Woods agree with? A. Readers avoid major publishers. B. Market standards define readership. C. Arts funding favors local literature. D. Small presses have big impacts. 10. What can be inferred about LitBox in paragraph 4? A. It reflects community services. B. It attracts business investment. C. It features authors nationwide. D. It receives public recognition. 11. How will Woods develop LitBox in the future? A. By cooperating with more publishers. B. By extending its distribution. C. By raising funds for more authors. D. By diversifying its book selection. D British man David Ferguson holds more than one identity. Though better known for his translations of Chinese classics and government documents, his connection with China began around two decades ago. He first came to China in 2004 to visit his future in-laws in Jilin. Two years later, he moved to China and soon discovered a striking contrast between the reality he witnessed and the narrative presented by certain Western media. It was then that he resolved to become a journalist and share what he truly saw in person. During his years of reporting, one of his most memorable experiences is one in Nantong, where he encountered self-made business people in the textile (纺织) industry who built international enterprises out of nothing. “In the early 1970s, one of them travelled to Romania with a backpack of pillowcases and tablecloths. Knowing little Romanian, he penciled the pronunciation of the words in Chinese pinyin so that he could communicate,” Ferguson recalled. “They make me understand why Chinese people are successful in business, and why China has a successful economy.” In 2010, Ferguson joined the Foreign Languages Press, and has since authored several books introducing Chinese cities. According to him, China’s remarkable achievements and prosperity (繁荣) over the past decades are also due to its stable social and economic system. Besides, as a senior editor, his job is to carefully compare and refine the translations of the Chinese texts, ensuring that they gain the broadest recognition in the English context. In 2023, David Ferguson was awarded the Orchid Awards, a recognition to international friends for enhancing cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. As he stated in his acceptance speech, among the people who built the Forbidden City, there were craftsmen, and there were also those who helped them carry materials. “Translators are the wood carriers,” he said, “What we build is development, prosperity and world peace.” 12. Why did Ferguson decide to become a journalist? A. To pursue a career in China. B. To present a true image of China. C. To introduce Chinese culture. D. To compare China and the West. 13. What factors contributed to China’s economic success, according to Ferguson? A. Chinese people’s drive and creativity. B. Chinese people’s vision and honesty. C. Chinese people’s courage and integrity. D. Chinese people’s generosity and patience. 14. Why did Ferguson compare translators to “wood carriers”? A. They play a crucial but hidden role. B. They take on minor responsibilities. C. They do heavy and continuous work. D. They support professional exchanges. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A True Story Behind Western Media B. A Secret of China’s Rapid Development C. A Foreigner’s Passion for Academic Exchange D. A British Man’s Devotion to Documenting China 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 When asked for a reasoning or answer to a question, do you find yourself-needing to explain your thoughts at length, going into too much detail to ensure that your points are made? ____16____. You tend to explain something in more detail — than required and beyond what is useful. ____17____ For someone asking a question, an overexplained answer can be quite confusing when a direct and simple response just works. However, for the person answering, they feel worried that the “direct and simple response’’ doesn’t get across enough information. Overexplaining may start from a young age, especially for those who grew up in a house where they felt like they weren’t listened to or heard. ____18____This fear can follow into adulthood and lead to a need to explain everything so that they’re not punished again. Overexplaining might have developed as a handling strategy and defence mechanism, making it hard to stop, especially when coupled with a fear of rejection or being abandoned. It’s hard to stop overexplaining when it’s hardwired into your brain. The key is being aware and noticing when you’re explaining more than you should. Once you recognize it, you can try to hold back a little, It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more. ____19____. One of the hardest things is learning to “just say no”, When you’re asked to do something you don’t really want to do, it can be difficult not to explain in detail. ____20____In truth, the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt. However, you don’t owe anyone an explanation in a decline. It’s perfectly okay to simply say, “No, but thank you for the offer.” A. In this case you are overexplaining. B. But it gets easier with more practice. C. You feel sorry for what you have explained. D. Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation. E. They were worried about the environment they grew up in. F. Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain. G. By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person’s feelings. 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 The old tree in our backyard had always been there. Its branches stretched wide, ____21____ much of the sunlight. When autumn came, its leaves covered the ground and filled our garbage bags. One weekend, I decided it was time for the tree to go. It made the yard ____22____ and I wanted more light for the garden. I called a local worker, who came to take a look. “It’s ____23____,” he said, “Are you sure?” I nodded. “I think so.” The next morning, before the work ____24____ my daughter asked what was happening. When I told her, she grew ____25____. “That’s where the birds sleep,” she said. I hadn’t thought about that. Still, I believed I had made a practical ____26____. While waiting, I stood under the tree and looked up. I noticed small ____27____ on the trunk — lines showing how much it had grown over the years, I ____28____ tying a swing to one of its branches when my daughter was little, and sitting in the ____29____ on hot summer afternoons. When the worker arrived, I _____30_____. “Could we wait a bit?” I asked. We never did _____31_____ the tree. Instead, we trimmed (修剪) a few branches. The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less _____32_____. But the birds returned, and so did, something else — a sense of _____33_____. Now, when leaves fall in autumn, I _____34_____ them with my daughter. It takes more time, but I no longer see it as a problem. Sometimes, keeping something is more _____35_____ than clearing it away. 21. A. absorbing B. reflecting C. leaking D. blocking 22. A. busy B. messy C. lively D. deserted 23. A. healthy B. dead C. ugly D. neat 24. A. began B. ended C. continued D. stopped 25. A. excited B. quiet C. interested D. exhausted 26. A. rule B. deal C. choice D. assumption 27. A. bugs B. nests C. branches D. marks 28. A. remembered B. imagined C. celebrated D. admitted 29. A. tent B. trunk C. shade D. forest 30. A. fainted B. confirmed C. hesitated D. complained 31. A. cut down B. sell off C. bring back D. climb up 32. A. air B. light C. color D. attention 33. A. mystery B. distance C. humanity D. balance 34. A. hide B. observe C. gather D. store 35. A. graceful B. meaningful C. creative D. convenient 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Initially built during the Sui Dynasty, the Xi’an City Wall now circles the historic city. Yet its long life has not escaped damage. By the early 1980s, before Xi’ an undertook a ____36____ (sweep) restoration campaign, much of the structure ____37____ (fall) into a state of disrepair. Today, data has become the wall’s newest guardian. High-precision 3D modeling has mapped its entire structure, creating ____38____ complete digital foundation. Plus, over 3,000 monitoring points and 1,300 smart devices track minor signs of structural damage ____39____ (cause) by anything from settlement to displacement, and feed data into a center ___40___ AI analyzes and anticipates potential risks. These findings have not just informed targeted repairs that preserve the City Wall ____41____ addressed hidden weaknesses as well. While technology plays a key role in its ____42____ (preserve), the wall has long been part of citizens’ daily life in Xi’an. Visitors bike along its 12-meter-wide top, watch cultural performances, or take photos while dressed ____43____ traditional Hanfu against the backdrop of its ancient gates. Around the-wall, some cafes and guesthouses offer “wall-view” rooms. The contrast — the modern on the old — connects locals to the ____44____ (dynasty) that once ruled from here. Watching the city evolve through centuries, the wall is more than bricks and earth. Here, tradition meets technology, and the past ____45____ (breathe) through modern life — brick by brick, byte (字节) by byte. 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 46. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了市美术馆在你校组织的“艺术进校园活动”。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封邮件分享此次经历，内容包括： (1)活动内容； (2)你的感想。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Alex, I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共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。 As Ella managed to get through the fan zone area, she thought about Tom Masterton. He had the seat next to hers and each week, before and after the match, there was always time for a casual chat. Now, after long, drawn-out weeks without their beloved football, she was eager to share her new college life and catch up on Tom’s recent news His family didn’t share his love of the beautiful game, so he seemed happy to chat with Ella He was proud of his children and grandkids, though, and lived in hope that, one day, Theo, his youngest grandson, might understand and come along. At the entrance Ella opened her backpack for a security check. Two bars of chocolate sat on top ready for their big moment when, or if, it arrived. It had become sort of a rule that the two would eat a square each after every home goal. Ella made her way to her seat, put down her backpack. and looked at the empty space beside her. Usually her old friend would be ready and waiting, holding up his ancient mechanical watch as a joke when she arrived, It wasn’t like him to be late, which made her uneasy. Just then, a-young man edged past her and sat straight down in Tom’s seat. She side-eyed him, failing to find any sign to identify him as a home supporter. And he seemed quite uninterested that their team had just scored. He even stole a quick glance at Ella as if they had known each other. Suddenly, a voice came from the ground announcer asking all supporters to stand and pay tribute (致敬) to a home supporter who had recently passed away. Ella froze in her seat — the tribute took place in the 76w minute and Tom was aged seventy-six. The club rose as one, clapping solidly for 60 seconds to show their appreciation for a long-time fellow supporter. 注意: (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $