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2026年上学期高二期末联合考试英语 (试题卷) 注意事项： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在答题卡和本试题卷封面上，并认真核对答题卡上的姓名，准考证号和科目。 2．答题时，在答题卡相应的位置上规范作答，在试题卷和草稿纸上的作答一律无效。考生在答题卡上按如下答题： (1)选择题部分请按题号用2B铅笔填涂方框，修改时请用橡皮擦干净，不留痕迹。 (2)非选择题部分请按题号用0.5mm黑色墨水签字笔书写，否则作答无效。 (3)请勿折叠答题卡。保持字迹工整，笔迹清晰，卡面清洁。 3．本试题卷共4页。如缺页，考生需及时报告监考老师，否则后果自负。 4．考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 姓名：__________ 准考证号：__________ 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. A picture. B. A teacher. C. A show. 2. What can we learn about the man? A. He’s forgetful. B. He’s in a hurry. C. He’s organized. 3. What does the woman care about most when choosing a flight? A. Departure time. B. Ticket price. C. In-flight service. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office. 5. Why does the man worry about his daughter? A. She will skip school. B. She may damage her phone again. C. She may not balance school and work. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。 6. What does the man plan to do this summer? A. Have a family trip. B. Take a short course. C. Work on projects. 7. What major does the woman prefer? A. Law. B. Business. C. Education. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 9. Which language did Mark and his family speak to the man? A. English. B. French. C. Italian. 10. What do we know about Mark’s grandmother? A. She was born in Texas. B. She lives in Rome. C. She speaks English well. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the woman feel at the beginning? A. Calm. B. Curious. C. Nervous. 12. What is the woman’s problem? A. A serious stomachache. B. An old filling that needs replacement. C. A hole in her tooth causing discomfort. 13. What does the woman think of her previous experience? A. Unpleasant. B. Satisfactory. C. Boring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How did the new student build his game app? A. By joining a club. B. By copying other apps. C. By learning on his own. 15. What is the club working on? A. Launching a new app. B. Designing a digital study tool. C. Teaching programming skills. 16. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Visit the club. B. Update a system. C. Call Mr. Williams. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How old is the speaker? A. 12. B. 18. C. 20. 18. How does the speaker describe himself as a child? A. Brave. B. Nervous. C. Knowledgeable. 19. What do we know about most wuxia fighters? A. They lived a wealthy life. B. They had military backgrounds. C. They might come from northern China. 20. What’s the main purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a special form of Chinese stories. B. To show the great influence of wuxia heroes. C. To present a special period in Chinese history. 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 What to Visit in Boston’s Seaport District Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) The ICA. stands out in the Seaport with its striking design by award-winning architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro. The 65,000 square-foot building features a mix of glass and metal, offering fantastic harbor (港口) views. Its open-air Grandstand area attracts both locals on their lunch breaks and tourists taking photos on the steps. Website: www.icaboston.org Tatte Bakery & Cafe With Tatte’s over 30 locations, founder Tzurit Or may seem like she has a background as a restaurateur, but the Israeli-born chef is a former film producer who left Tel Aviv to start a new life in the US. The self-taught baker started her business from home, selling baked goods at a weekly farmers’ market in 2007 before opening her first cafe in 2008. Website: www.tattebakery.com Porter Square Books: Boston Edition Located in the GrubStreet Center for Creative Writing, Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is a sister store to the original in Cambridge. This independent bookstore is known for its movable displays that can be rearranged for creative and inclusive programmes, from silent book reading parties to a writers-in-residence programme. Having a second home within GrubStreet makes perfect sense; it is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. Website: www.portersquarebooks.com Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe Cardullo’s made its way to the Seaport in 2018, much to the delight of local chocolate lovers. Opened in 1950 and still family-owned and operated, the store is not only beloved for its sweets but also known for its generously sized and freshly made sandwiches. This is a perfect place to pick up breakfast or lunch. Website: www.cardullos.com 1. Why is ICA’s Grandstand area popular? A. It shows breathtaking artworks. B. It offers free lunch to visitors. C. It is home to a. historic building. D. It is a great place for relaxing. 2. What can be learned about Porter Square Books: Boston Edition? A. It hosts a variety of creative events. B. It is organized by a local community. C. It provides shelter for the homeless. D. It has a cafe with affordable services. 3. Which website can you visit to order some chocolate? A. www.icaboston.org. B. www.tattebakery.com. C. www.cardullos.com. D. www.portersquarebooks.com. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了波士顿海港区的四处好去处：可观赏港口景色的当代艺术学院、特色烘焙店、举办创意活动的独立书店，以及售卖美食与巧克力的食品店。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Its open-air Grandstand area attracts both locals on their lunch breaks and tourists taking photos on the steps.(其露天的看台区域吸引了许多人的光顾，既有午餐休息的当地居民，也有在台阶上拍照的游客)”可知，伊卡的观礼台区域如此受欢迎是因为那里是个放松的好去处。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Porter Square Books: Boston Edition部分“This independent bookstore is known for its movable displays that can be rearranged for creative and inclusive programmes, from silent book reading parties to a writers-in-residence programme.(这家独立书店以其可移动的展示装置而闻名，这些装置可以根据不同的创意和包容性活动进行重新布置，比如举办无声读书会，或者开展驻场作家项目等)”可知，波特广场书店（波士顿版）会举办各种各样的创意活动。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe部分“Cardullo’s made its way to the Seaport in 2018, much to the delight of local chocolate lovers. Website: www.cardullos.com(卡杜洛美食店于2018年进驻海港区，令当地巧克力爱好者欣喜不已。网站：www.cardullos.com)”可知，可以通过www.cardullos.com来订购巧克力。故选C。 B In her tiny Athens apartment, 93-year-old Ioanna Matsouka has knitted thousands of brightly colored scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine, and she has no plans to quit just yet. “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Since she took up knitting in the 1990s, Matsouka has easily made over 3,000 scarves, her daughter estimates. In the hallway by the door, shopping bags filled with her latest creations await their new home. A knitted blanket is thrown over the sofa where she spends her days. Initially distributed to friends, the scarves were later contributed to children’s shelters across Greece as the stock expanded. Then, through acquaintances, they reached children in Bosnia and Ukraine. The latest batch of 70 went to a refugee camp near Athens this winter via the UN refugee agency. Her daughter, Angeliki, narrates drawings and mails her mother has received over the years: “Thank you, be well, keep going. You gave joy to children, you gave joy to people.” That’s her only reward: a letter, a few words. Matsouka knits one scarf a day, now with small imperfections. Her vision is impaired and she suffers from severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛). Angeliki says her mother is an example of resilience and optimism. Matsouka wakes up every morning, drinks a glass of milk, puts on her pearl earrings and gets to work. She takes a break for lunch and a nap, and then painstakingly knits into the night. She may have even found the secret to a long life in it, she says. “It’s the happiness I get from giving,” she says, sitting beside a big blue bag brimming with yarn (纱线). “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Her knitting needles click through her expert fingers, her nails painted red. “It brings me joy to share them.” 4. What did the scarves begin as? A. Presents to acquaintances. B. Initiatives for fundraising. C. Donation to a refugee camp. D. Stock for children’s shelters. 5. What can be inferred about Matsouka from paragraph 4? A. She yields to her severely impaired vision. B. She wakes up every morning due to facial pain. C. She continues knitting despite her health challenges. D. She is only rewarded with drawings from her daughter. 6. Which of the following words fail to describe Matsouka? A. Resilient and reserved. B. Optimistic and generous. C. Persevering and passionate. D. Responsible and sympathetic. 7. What message does the article mainly convey? A. The eye is bigger than the belly. B. Giving is better than accepting. C. An early bird catches the worm. D. A rolling stone gathers no moss. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了93岁的希腊老奶奶伊奥安娜•马苏卡的故事，她编织了数千条色彩鲜艳的围巾，捐赠给了希腊、波斯尼亚和乌克兰等地需要帮助的儿童。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Initially distributed to friends, the scarves were later contributed to children’s shelters across Greece as the stock expanded.(这些围巾最初分发给朋友，后来随着库存的增加，它们被捐赠给了希腊各地的儿童收容所。)”可知，这些毛巾最初分发给朋友，也就是她熟悉的人。故选A项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Her vision is impaired and she suffers from severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛).(她的视力受损，并且患有严重的面部疼痛，这种情况被称为三叉神经痛。)”可知，Matsouka的身体出现了状况，结合下文的“Matsouka wakes up every morning, drinks a glass of milk, puts on her pearl earrings and gets to work. She takes a break for lunch and a nap, and then painstakingly knits into the night.(Matsouka每天早上醒来，喝一杯牛奶，戴上珍珠耳环，然后去工作。她休息了一下，吃了午饭，打了个盹，然后辛辛苦苦地编织到深夜。)”可知，在Matsouka身体状况的情况下，她仍每天坚持编织到深夜，由此可知，她不顾健康问题继续编织。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Her vision is impaired and she suffers from severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛).(她的视力受损，并且患有严重的面部疼痛，这种情况被称为三叉神经痛。)”可知，Matsouka的身体出现了状况，结合下文的“Matsouka wakes up every morning, drinks a glass of milk, puts on her pearl earrings and gets to work. She takes a break for lunch and a nap, and then painstakingly knits into the night.(Matsouka每天早上醒来，喝一杯牛奶，戴上珍珠耳环，然后去工作。她休息了一下，吃了午饭，打了个盹，然后辛辛苦苦地编织到深夜。)”可知，在Matsouka身体状况的情况下，她仍每天坚持编织到深夜，由此可知，她不顾病痛坚持编织送人，说明她很慷慨乐观；根据首段中的“Since she took up knitting in the 1990s, Matsouka has easily made over 3,000 scarves, her daughter estimates.(Matsouka的女儿估计，自上世纪90年代开始编织以来，她已经轻松制作了3000多条围巾。)”可知，她从上个世纪以来就开始编制，到现在还在坚持，由此可知，她是坚持不懈充满热情；结合第一段中的“In her tiny Athens apartment, 93-year-old Ioanna Matsouka has knitted thousands of brightly colored scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine, and she has no plans to quit just yet. (在她位于雅典的小公寓里，93岁的约安娜·马苏卡（Ioanna Matsouka）为从希腊到乌克兰需要帮助的孩子们编织了数千条色彩鲜艳的围巾，她还没有放弃的打算。)”可知，她把编织的围巾送给血药帮助的孩子，由此可知，她富有同情心和责任心；结合第四段中的“Angeliki says her mother is an example of resilience and optimism.(安吉利基说，她的母亲是坚韧和乐观的典范。)”可知，在她女儿眼中，她是坚韧和乐观的，综合以上信息，文中提到了Ioanna Matsouka是慷慨、乐观、有毅力、富有同情心和责任感的人，但是没有提到她是“矜持的”。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“She may have even found the secret to a long life in it, she says. “It’s the happiness I get from giving,” she says, sitting beside a big blue bag brimming with yarn (纱线).(她说，她甚至可能在里面找到了长寿的秘诀。“这是我从给予中得到的快乐，”她坐在一个装满纱线的蓝色大袋子旁边说。)”可知，Ioanna Matsouka认为，给予给她带来了快乐，结合下文的“It brings me joy to share them.(分享它们给我带来了快乐。)”可知，分享她的织物给她带了快乐，由此可知，本文主要传达的是“给予比接受更好”的信息。故选B项。 C Today, concrete production accounts for roughly 8 percent of global carbon emissions, which is about a quarter of all industry carbon emissions. Fortunately, the ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing concrete that lasts for thousands of years. A new study has strictly analyzed the raw materials and energy demands of the ancient recipe of Roman concrete, revealing some useful ways to improve modern cement (水泥). Surprisingly, researchers found that producing Roman concrete requires more water and more greenhouse gas emissions than commonly used concrete today. But while the initial energy costs may be higher, it may not need to be replaced or repaired as often. It’s hard to compare the longevity of Roman concrete to modern concrete, because today, many concrete buildings and structures are reinforced with steel. As steel rusts (生锈), it expands, forcing any surrounding concrete to crack and degrade in as little as a decade. By comparison, ancient Roman concrete is capable of restoring itself. This means that when cracks appear in the cement, they are naturally glued back together when water leaks in. That’s part of the reason ancient Roman seawalls have lasted for centuries, despite the constant erosion (侵蚀) of seawater. Daniela Martinez, lead author and engineer of the University of the North in Columbia acknowledges that longer-lasting cement structures “can only partially balance out increased demand for new material,” but Roman manufacturing methods may also hold other environmental benefits. Roman concrete produces far fewer dangerous air pollutants, possibly because the limestone, the main ingredient of Roman concrete, is burned using clean wood, not fossil (化石) fuels. According to recent models, using Roman cement techniques could reduce harmful gas emissions by up to 98 percent compared to modern methods. “There are a lot of lessons that we can draw from the Romans. If we can incorporate their strategies with our modern innovative ideas, we can create a more sustainable built environment.” says Martinez. 8. How does the author present the background of the study? A. By giving examples. B. By providing statistics. C. By defining a concept. D. By describing a scene. 9. What can be inferred about Roman concrete? A. It has a short service life. B. It needs regular maintenance. C. It proves sustainable over time. D. It requires low initial energy costs. 10. Which word can best describe the property of ancient Roman concrete? A. Ever-lasting. B. Self-healing. C. Easy-cutting. D. Safe-guarding. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Green Living, A New Path. B. Carbon Crisis, A Modern Issue. C. Magic Power, A Roman Mystery. D. Ancient Recipe, A Possible Solution. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文通过对比古罗马混凝土与现代混凝土，探讨了古罗马混凝土配方对现代水泥制造的启示及其环境效益。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Today, concrete production accounts for roughly 8 percent of global carbon emissions, which is about a quarter of all industry carbon emissions.(如今，混凝土生产约占全球碳排放量的8%，约占所有工业碳排放量的四分之一)”可知，作者通过提供统计数据来呈现研究的背景。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“By comparison, ancient Roman concrete is capable of restoring itself. This means that when cracks appear in the cement, they are naturally glued back together when water leaks in. That’s part of the water reason ancient Roman seawalls have lasted for centuries, despite the constant erosion (侵蚀) of seawater.(相比之下，古罗马的混凝土能够自我修复。这意味着当水泥出现裂缝时，当水渗入时，它们会自然地粘合在一起。这就是为什么古罗马的海堤能够经受住海水的不断侵蚀，屹立数百年不倒的部分原因)”可推知，古罗马的混凝土随着时间的推移被证明是可持续的。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“By comparison, ancient Roman concrete is capable of restoring itself. (相比之下，古罗马的混凝土能够自我修复。)”可知，古罗马混凝土具有自我修复的特性。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Fortunately, the ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing concrete that lasts for thousands of years.(幸运的是，古罗马人可能在制造能持续数千年的混凝土方面给了我们一些启示)”以及结合全文可知，文章主要介绍了古罗马混凝土配方对现代水泥制造的启示及其环境效益。D选项“Ancient Recipe, A Possible Solution.(古老的配方，一个可能的解决方案)”最符合文章标题。 D Chinese scientists have developed a new refrigeration method that solves a long-standing challenge in cooling technology. Published in Nature, the study responds to rising energy demands in applications ranging from food preservation to data center cooling. Traditional vapor-compression systems consume vast amounts of electricity and rely on harmful refrigerants. In China, refrigeration accounts for nearly 20% of the nation’s electricity use and 7.8% of its carbon emissions (碳排放). While solid-state cooling avoids harmful gases, it suffers from poor heat transfer, limiting its real-world application. Led by Professor Li Bing from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research team overcame this by combining solid cooling effects with liquid flow. They used a common, non-toxic salt whose dissolution (溶解) in water absorbs large amounts of heat. Conversely, applying pressure causes the salt to come out and release heat. Cycling this pressure achieves continuous cooling. “Unlike traditional solid methods, where heat moves slowly, our system integrates the refrigerant and heat-transfer medium into a single liquid,” Li said. “This solves the ‘impossible triangle’ — achieving low pollution, strong cooling, and fast heat transfer all at once.” Lab tests showed a temperature drop of nearly 30°C in just 20 seconds at room temperature, and up to 54°C at higher temperatures — significantly outperforming existing solid coolers. A prototype cycle achieved a cooling capacity of 67 joules per gram with nearly 77% efficiency. The system also proved stable, reversible, and instantly responsive to pressure changes. “This technology moves beyond traditional refrigeration principles,” Li added. “By turning the coolant into a fluid, it opens the door to high-performance, zero-emission cooling for homes and industry.” He noted the method’s strong high-temperature performance makes it an ideal candidate for heat management in next-generation AI computing facilities. While engineering challenges remain, especially in achieving rapidly switchable pressure cycles, the principle could be adapted to other materials for diverse cooling needs. 12. What is the main problem with traditional solid-state cooling systems? A. They transfer heat poorly. B. They produce harmful gases. C. They fail at high temperature. D. They use too much electricity. 13. What is the key innovation of the new cooling method? A. Using salt instead of chemical refrigerants. B. Increasing pressure inside traditional systems. C. Replacing pressure cycles with continuous flow. D. Combining solid cooling with liquid heat transfer. 14. Why does the author mention the “impossible triangle” in the text? A. To highlight the value of the new system. B. To illustrate the design of the new system. C. To explain why old systems are still in use. D. To show the limitations of previous systems. 15. What does Li Bing see as a promising application of the new technology? A. Preserving food in supply chains. B. Replacing traditional home refrigerators. C. Cooling future AI data centers. D. Achieving rapidly switchable pressure cycles. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲的是中国科学家开发出一种结合固体冷却效应与液体流动的新型制冷方法，解决了传统固态制冷技术传热效率低的核心难题，实现了低污染、强冷却和快速传热的平衡，并在实验室测试中展现出显著的温降性能与高能效比。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“While solid-state cooling avoids harmful gases, it suffers from poor heat transfer, limiting its real-world application. (虽然固态冷却避免了有害气体的排放，但其传热效果不佳，限制了其在实际应用中的推广。)”可知，传统固态冷却系统的主要问题是它们散热效果不佳。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Led by Professor Li Bing from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research team overcame this by combining solid cooling effects with liquid flow. (由中国科学院的李兵教授领导的研究团队通过将固态冷却效果与液体流动相结合克服了这一难题。)”和第四段““Unlike traditional solid methods, where heat moves slowly, our system integrates the refrigerant and heat-transfer medium into a single liquid,” Li said. (李教授表示：“与传统的固态方法不同，我们的系统将制冷剂和传热介质整合到了一种单一的液体中，这样热量的传递就变得迅速得多。”)”可知，创新在于将固态冷却效应与液态传热结合。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“This solves the ‘impossible triangle’ — achieving low pollution, strong cooling, and fast heat transfer all at once. (这解决了‘不可能的三角形’问题——同时实现低污染、强冷却和快速散热。)”可知，此处引用这一概念是为了凸显新系统同时兼顾了以往技术难以兼得的三个优势，从而突出其创新价值与突破性。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He noted the method’s strong high-temperature performance makes it an ideal candidate for heat management in next-generation AI computing facilities. (他指出，该方法在高温方面的出色表现使其成为下一代人工智能计算设施中热管理的理想选择。)”可知，这项新技术可以冷却未来的人工智能数据中心。 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。 For years, I kept a careful distance from the people around me. Living in a busy city apartment, I learned to move through shared spaces quietly. ____16____ It wasn’t that I disliked others; keeping to myself just seemed easier. Independence mattered to me, and needing no one felt like part of being a grown-up. ____17____ Without warning, the power went out. The building fell into complete darkness. I sat alone in my apartment, the cold air pressing in as my phone went dead. The silence was familiar. Yet this time, it seemed different. Less comforting. More exposed. A soft knock broke the stillness. It was my neighbour from 3B, someone I recognised but hardly knew. She held a candle and mentioned that a few residents were gathering in the hallway and invited me to join them. I hesitated. Staying alone felt safe, but something felt unsettled. ____18____ People sat on the floor, sharing blankets, tea, and quiet conversation. I listened more than I spoke. The man I had once assumed was unfriendly turned out to be a retired doctor with a dry sense of humour. ____19____ I realized how easily distance can turn into detachment (疏离). When the lights finally returned, the hallway looked the same, but it felt different. I didn’t suddenly become outgoing, nor did I abandon my need for space. ____20____ It’s about knowing when to let them in. Now, when I step into the elevator, I don’t automatically lower my eyes. Sometimes, I look up. A. After a moment, I stepped outside. B. I avoided eye contact and unnecessary conversation. C. I began to question my decision to join the conversation. D. Most neighbours in the building kept to themselves as well. E. As the night progressed, my long-held belief began to loosen. F. But I understood something new: maturity isn’t about shutting others out. G. That belief was challenged one night when a violent storm swept through the city. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述作者长期刻意疏远身边邻居，一场暴风雨停电的经历，让其打破隔阂，领悟到成熟并非封闭自我。 【16题详解】 上文“For years, I kept a careful distance from the people around me. Living in a busy city apartment, I learned to move through shared spaces quietly. (多年来，我与周围的人保持着谨慎的距离。住在繁华的城市公寓里，我学会安静穿行于公共区域)”讲述作者刻意与人保持距离，B选项“I avoided eye contact and unnecessary conversation. (我避免眼神交流和多余交谈)”承接上文，具体说明作者疏远他人的表现，语境连贯。 【17题详解】 上文“Independence mattered to me, and needing no one felt like part of being a grown-up.(独立对我来说很重要，不需要任何人感觉像是成年人的一部分)”说明作者的想法，下文“Without warning, the power went out. (毫无征兆地，停电了)”引出突发意外事件，G选项“That belief was challenged one night when a violent storm swept through the city. (一晚暴风雨席卷城市，我的固有想法受到了挑战)”起到承上启下的作用，引出停电变故。 【18题详解】 上文“She held a candle and mentioned that a few residents were gathering in the hallway and invited me to join them. I hesitated. Staying alone felt safe, but something felt unsettled.(她拿着蜡烛，提到有几个居民聚集在走廊里，并邀请我加入他们。我犹豫了一下。独自待着感觉很安全，但有些事情让人感到不安)”说明邻居手持蜡烛邀请作者去走廊相聚，作者内心犹豫纠结，A选项“After a moment, I stepped outside. (片刻之后，我走了出去)”承接情节发展，体现作者最终接受邀请。 【19题详解】 上文“People sat on the floor, sharing blankets, tea, and quiet conversation.(人们坐在地板上，共享毯子、茶和安静的谈话)”以及“The man I had once assumed was unfriendly turned out to be a retired doctor with a dry sense of humour.(我曾经认为不友好的那个人原来是一个幽默感很强的退休医生)”描写邻里相聚、相处融洽，作者看到了邻居不一样的一面，E选项“As the night progressed, my long-held belief began to loosen. (夜色渐深，我长久以来的固有观念开始动摇)”衔接场景，引出作者内心的思想转变。 【20题详解】 上文“I didn’t suddenly become outgoing, nor did I abandon my need for space.(我并没有突然变得外向，也没有放弃对空间的需求)”说明作者没有变得外向，也没有放弃独处需求，F选项“But I understood something new: maturity isn’t about shutting others out. (但我有了新的领悟：成熟并非隔绝他人)”转折升华主旨，契合全文感悟。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I scan the water in Australia’s Kakadu National Park, in search of an ancient ___21___: a saltwater crocodile (鳄鱼). No ripples (涟漪), no sound. But I know it’s there. ___22___, just beneath the surface. It could even be ___23___ me right now. Crocodiles are among the world’s most effective hunters. Their eyes and nostrils are positioned high on their heads, while their whole ___24___ is just beneath the water surface. With explosive tail power and the ability to stay underwater for hours, their ___25___ has remained unchanged for 95 million years. ___26___: these animals are built for the kill. As I continue to scan the water, I see ___27___: a soft ripple. Then, just a few metres away, two eyes break the surface as a huge head rises ever so slightly out of the water. The silent beast ___28___ me. I feel my heart racing. I take a few steps to the left; the crocodile silently follows. Then a few to the right; and again, it ___29___ me. I’m a dot on its radar. A possibility. A chance. I can’t help but feel awe for this ancient hunter as it remains motionless, waiting for me to make a ____30____, to take one step too many. It has almost endless ____31____. In a world of constant change, where we’re always seeking innovation and ____32____, it’s easy to forget that some things are ____33____ just the way they are. When the foundation is strong, there’s no need to ____34____ much at all. Just look at crocodiles (but not too ____35____, please). 21. A. killer B. enemy C. friend D. victim 22. A. Confident B. Carefree C. Invisible D. Hesitant 23. A. leaving B. ignoring C. watching D. attacking 24. A. head B. body C. tail D. heart 25. A. food B. design C. shape D. personality 26. A. In short B. At last C. On average D. Above all 27. A. effect B. conflict C. wonder D. movement 28. A. jumps at B. locks onto C. counts on D. runs into 29. A. eyes B. tricks C. tracks D. freezes 30. A. deal B. decision C. mistake D. comeback 31. A. greed B. energy C. power D. patience 32. A. balance B. freedom C. tradition D. improvement 33. A. fine B. strange C. flexible D. sensitive 34. A. change B. doubt C. rush D. panic 35. A. calmly B. closely C. lovingly D. nervously 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. A 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在澳大利亚卡卡杜国家公园与咸水鳄对峙时，既感受到这种远古猎杀者的致命威胁，又惊叹于其历经9500万年未变的完美演化，反思了自然界中“无需改变即最佳”的生存智慧。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我扫视着澳大利亚卡卡杜国家公园的水域，寻找一种古老的杀手：咸水鳄。A. killer杀手；B. enemy敌人；C. friend朋友；D. victim受害者。根据下文“a saltwater crocodile (鳄鱼)”和“Crocodiles are among the world’s most effective hunters.”可知，作者在寻找咸水鳄这种古老的杀手。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看不见，它就在水面之下。A. Confident自信的；B. Carefree无忧无虑的；C. Invisible看不见的；D. Hesitant犹豫的。根据上文“No ripples (涟漪), no sound.”可知，咸水鳄栖息的水域没有涟漪，因此是指看不见它。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它甚至可能现在就在看着我。A. leaving离开；B. ignoring忽视；C. watching看；D. attacking攻击。根据上文“just beneath the surface”可知，作者猜测咸水鳄在水面之下看着自己。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们的眼睛和鼻孔位于头顶上方，而整个身体都在水面以下。A. head头部；B. body身体；C. tail尾巴；D. heart心脏。根据下文“is just beneath the water surface”以及有关鳄鱼的动物知识可知，通常情况下鳄鱼整个身体都在水面以下。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：拥有爆发性的尾部力量和在水下停留数小时的能力，它们的设计（生理特性）在9500万年里一直没有改变。A. food食物；B. design设计；C. shape形状；D. personality个性。根据上文“With explosive tail power and the ability to stay underwater for hours”可知，此处是介绍鳄鱼生理构造上的设计，指设计在9500万年里一直没有改变。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：简而言之：这些动物是为杀戮而生的。A. In short简言之；B. At last最后；C. On average平均；D. Above all最重要的是。根据下文“these animals are built for the kill”可知，此处是对前面具体的生理构造的总结，用“简而言之”引出总结性的“这些动物是为杀戮而生的”。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我继续扫视水面时，我看到了动静：一道柔和的涟漪。A. effect效果；B. conflict冲突；C. wonder奇迹；D. movement移动。根据下文“a soft ripple”可知，水面泛起了涟漪，因此作者是看到了动静。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：沉默的野兽锁定了我。A. jumps at扑向；B. locks onto锁定；C. counts on依赖；D. runs into偶然遇到。根据上文“Then, just a few metres away, two eyes break the surface as a huge head rises ever so slightly out of the water.”可知，咸水鳄的两只眼睛露出水面，一个巨大的头微微露出水面，此时它锁定了作者。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：再往右走几步，它再次追踪我。A. eyes注视；B. tricks欺骗；C. tracks追踪；D. freezes冻结。根据上文“I take a few steps to the left; the crocodile silently follows. Then a few to the right; and again”可知，咸水鳄跟着作者移动，因此是指再次追踪作者。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不禁对这个古老的猎人感到敬畏，因为它一动不动，等着我犯错，等着我多走一步。A. deal交易；B. decision决定；C. mistake错误；D. comeback复出。根据下文“to take one step too many”可知，咸水鳄等着作者多走一步，等着作者犯错，从而伺机发起攻击。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它的耐心几乎无限。A. greed贪婪；B. energy能量；C. power力量；D. patience耐心。根据上文“it remains motionless, waiting for me to make a..., to take one step too many”可知，咸水鳄一动不动，等着作者多走一步，显示出它有无限的耐心。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一个不断变化的世界里，我们总是在寻求创新和改进，很容易忘记有些事情本来就很好。A. balance平衡；B. freedom自由；C. tradition传统；D. improvement改进。根据上文“we’re always seeking innovation”可知，improvement“改进”可以和innovation“创新”并列，描述我们在不断变化的世界里的行为：总是在寻求创新和改进。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一个不断变化的世界里，我们总是在寻求创新和改进，很容易忘记有些事情本来就很好。A. fine好的；B. strange奇怪的；C. flexible灵活的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据上文“In a world of constant change”可知，此处与“不断变化的世界”形成对比，指像鳄鱼这样的动物不需要改变，它们本来就很好。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当基础牢固时，根本不需要做太多改变。A. change改变；B. doubt怀疑；C. rush匆忙；D. panic恐慌。根据上文“When the foundation is strong”可知，当基础牢固时，过多改变是不必要的。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：看看鳄鱼吧（但请不要太近）。A. calmly冷静地；B. closely接近地；C. lovingly充满爱意地；D. nervously紧张地。根据上文“Crocodiles are among the world’s most effective hunters.”以及咸水鳄紧紧追踪着作者的移动可知，鳄鱼是非常危险的捕食者，看鳄鱼的时候不能太近。故选B。 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。 In Gonghe, Qinghai Province, Yehdor the herder (牧民) carries food and water while watching his sheep graze (吃草) across the summer landscape. Making the scene unique is the blue sea of solar panels overhead, as the sheep’s grazing grounds ____36____ (be) a photovoltaic (光伏的) industrial park. The Talatan photovoltaic industrial park covers 609 square kilometers and the flat land here enjoys rich solar energy resources, with ____37____ average annual sunshine duration of nearly 3,000 hours. The park’s enormous collection of solar panels not only generates electricity for distant provinces ____38____ acts as both a sunshade and a windbreak for the surrounding land. With average wind speeds ____39____ (reduce) by half, vegetation coverage in the area has grown to 80 percent. However, this vegetation growth hasn’t been ____40____ issues. The growing grass can ____41____ (dramatic) lower panel efficiency and cause fires in the dry winter months. To address this, the park invited villagers to raise their sheep under the solar panels. The sheep fertilize the area, allowing a green ecological chain ____42____ (form). In addition, herders can sell some of their sheep, ____43____ (secure) great financial benefits. Last year, 600 sheep ____44____ (task) with protecting the solar panels in the park. The photovoltaic industrial park has set an example of ____45____ industrial development, traditional practices, and environmental protection work hand in hand. The area is able to produce more power while improving the environment and maintaining the locals’ traditional way of life. 【答案】36. are 37. an 38. but 39. reduced 40. without 41. dramatically 42. to form 43. securing 44. were tasked 45. how 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍青海共和塔拉滩光伏产业园的独特模式，园区利用丰富太阳能资源发电，光伏板兼具遮阳防风功能改善生态，同时引入牧民放羊解决植被疯长隐患，实现产业发展、传统牧业与环境保护的协同共赢。 【36题详解】 考查主谓一致与时态。句意：让这一场景别具一格的是头顶成片蔚蓝的光伏板，因为羊群的放牧场地是一座光伏产业园。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时；主语the sheep’s grazing grounds为复数，谓语动词用are。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：塔拉滩光伏产业园占地609平方公里，这片平地太阳能资源丰富，年平均日照时长接近3000小时。固定搭配an average of...意为“平均……”，average以元音音素开头，故填an。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：园区内大量的光伏板不仅为偏远省份供电，还为周边土地起到遮阳和防风的作用。固定结构not only...but (also)...意为“不仅……而且……”，符合语境，故填but。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：平均风速降低了一半，该地区的植被覆盖率已达到80%。此处为with复合结构，wind speeds与reduce之间是被动关系，用过去分词reduced作宾语补足语。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：然而，这种植被的生长并非没有问题。根据后文提到的野草疯长的隐患可知，此处表示“并非没有问题”，without意为“没有”，符合语境。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：疯长的草会大幅降低光伏板的效率，并在干燥的冬季引发火灾。修饰动词lower，需用副词形式，dramatic的副词为dramatically。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：羊群为该地区施肥，促成了绿色生态链的形成。固定搭配allow sth. to do sth.意为“允许某物做某事”，此处用不定式to form作宾语补足语。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：此外，牧民可以出售部分羊群，获得可观的经济收益。此处为现在分词作结果状语，herders与secure（获得）之间是主动关系，用securing表示自然而然的结果。 【44题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：去年，600只羊被安排负责保护园区内的光伏板。时间状语last year表明用一般过去时；主语600 sheep与task之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时被动语态were tasked。 【45题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这座光伏产业园为产业发展、传统做法和环境保护如何协同推进树立了典范。宾语从句中缺少方式状语，用how引导，表“如何、怎样”。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校英文报“Opinion”栏目正在征稿，请同学们对刚步入高中校园的新同学提供学习(Study)与社交(Socialize)这两件事在高中生活的重要性，并阐述理由。 请你写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。 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。 The importance of socializing and studying in high school __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The importance of socializing and studying in high school High school is a vital stage for teenagers’ growth, where both studying and socializing play essential roles in our daily life. Neither of them should be ignored during our high school years. Studying lays the foundation for our future development because it provides us with knowledge and critical thinking skills. Meanwhile, proper socializing helps us make sincere friends and improve our communication skills, which enrich our campus life. In short, we should balance the two things wisely. Only in this way can we enjoy a fruitful and colorful high school life. 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生以投稿形式向高一新生阐述学习与社交并重的重要性及理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 重要的：vital→crucial​ 忽略：ignore→neglect 帮助：help→assist 富有成效的：fruitful→productive 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In short, we should balance the two things wisely. 拓展句：In short, what we should do is that we should balance the two things wisely. 【点睛】【高分句型1】High school is a vital stage for teenagers’ growth, where both studying and socializing play essential roles in our daily life.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Meanwhile, proper socializing helps us make sincere friends and improve our communication skills, which enrich our campus life.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 It was New Year’s Day. I made a resolution to find my stray (走失的) dog, Puppy-Rocky. In the morning, I could hear icy rain knocking the windows. I said a quick prayer for Puppy-Rocky. He was out there somewhere in the storm, and I could just feel it. Sure, it had been three months since he’d gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles (奇迹). That fall, Puppy-Rocky, my sweet dog, had disappeared from my parents’ house in California. He had been staying with them while I was between apartments. At the time, I lived and worked in New York City. I was staying with friends until I signed my lease (租约) on a new place. Puppy-Rocky had gotten out of my parents’ house two days before I was set to fly back home to pick him up. My mom and I spent that entire visit searching for him. Mom was the family’s resident “realist”, which meant she spent a whole lot of time trying to prepare me for the worst. “He’s either been hit by a car or been taken in by someone who found him,” she said. I rolled my eyes. Mom always supported me, but this time she doubted. She could have done with a little more faith! Besides, though I couldn’t explain it, I believed I’d see my Puppy-Rocky again. His barks never faded away. He’d been homeless when I first met him, a naughty little dog that had survived all on his own. If any dog could do the impossible, it was my Puppy-Rocky. Even after I returned to New York City without him and the weeks stretched into months, deep down I had this feeling that we’d be reunited. Now, home again for the holidays, I was determined to pick up my search. I grabbed Puppy-Rocky’s carrier, loaded it into the car, and then asked my mom to drive me to the shelter for the homeless dogs, hoping he’d been found. “Dave, you have to be realistic,” my mom said as we headed to the garage. “He’s been gone too long. You’re not going to find him.” 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。 “Don’t you believe in New Year miracles?” I asked. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When I stepped into the last room of the shelter, a familiar bark came into my ears. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： “Don’t you believe in New Year miracles?” I asked. Rolling the eyes, Mom climbed into the driver’s seat, mumbling to herself, “There’s just no way. You’re not going to find him. Be realistic.” “Mom! It’s my Puppy-Rocky! Promise! I’m sure I will see him again!!!” I kept yelling on the way to the shelter. Upon arriving there, we walked through rows of cages from room to room. I carefully examined dogs of all colors, shapes and sizes. None! All our efforts were in vain. Hopeless as it might be, I went on searching, followed by my mom, who had been trying to prepare me for the worst. When I stepped into the last room of the shelter, a familiar bark came into my ears. Following the sound, I spotted a little dog wagging the tail towards me. It was him? I double-checked it… Exactly, my Puppy-Rocky! It was bonier than ever before. Excited tears welling up, I immediately opened the cage door. He jumped into my arms as usual. I held him closely as Mom looked on, mouth wide open. It was indeed the season of miracle: three months after separation, we reunited. Puppy-Rocky’s return did let me, and especially my mom, firmly believe: we can do with more faith! 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在新年之际决心寻找自己走失已久的宠物狗Puppy-Rocky的故事。作者回忆起狗狗在父母家走失的经过，以及自己和母亲当时寻找狗狗的努力。尽管母亲对找回狗狗持悲观态度，但作者始终坚信自己能够再次见到Puppy-Rocky，因为他对这只曾经流浪、独自生存下来的小狗有着深厚的感情和信任。在新年假期期间，作者决定再次展开寻找，带着狗狗的笼子前往流浪狗收容所，希望能找到他。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容““你不相信新年奇迹吗？”我问。”可知，第一段可描写作者在收容所仔细寻找小狗的经过，妈妈则不断劝他做好最坏的打算。 ②由第二段首句内容“当我走进收容所的最后一个房间时，一阵熟悉的叫声传入我的耳朵。”可知，第二段可描写找到小狗后作者和小狗愉快的心情以及经过这件事的感悟。 2.续写线索：仔细寻找小狗——妈妈试图劝阻——找到小狗——感到激动——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①叫喊：yell/shout ②确定：be sure/be bound to ③检查：examine/check ④继续：go on/carry on 情绪类 ①兴奋的：excited/thrilled ②坚定地：firmly/steadily 【点睛】[高分句型1] Hopeless as it might be, I went on searching, followed by my mom, who had been trying to prepare me for the worst.（运用了as引导的让步状语从句，并使用了部分倒装，who引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] Excited tears welling up, I immediately opened the cage door.（运用了现在分词的独立主格结构） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年上学期高二期末联合考试英语 (试题卷) 注意事项： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在答题卡和本试题卷封面上，并认真核对答题卡上的姓名，准考证号和科目。 2．答题时，在答题卡相应的位置上规范作答，在试题卷和草稿纸上的作答一律无效。考生在答题卡上按如下答题： (1)选择题部分请按题号用2B铅笔填涂方框，修改时请用橡皮擦干净，不留痕迹。 (2)非选择题部分请按题号用0.5mm黑色墨水签字笔书写，否则作答无效。 (3)请勿折叠答题卡。保持字迹工整，笔迹清晰，卡面清洁。 3．本试题卷共4页。如缺页，考生需及时报告监考老师，否则后果自负。 4．考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 姓名：__________ 准考证号：__________ 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. A picture. B. A teacher. C. A show. 2. What can we learn about the man? A. He’s forgetful. B. He’s in a hurry. C. He’s organized. 3. What does the woman care about most when choosing a flight? A. Departure time. B. Ticket price. C. In-flight service. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office. 5. Why does the man worry about his daughter? A. She will skip school. B. She may damage her phone again. C. She may not balance school and work. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。 6. What does the man plan to do this summer? A. Have a family trip. B. Take a short course. C. Work on projects. 7. What major does the woman prefer? A. Law. B. Business. C. Education. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 9. Which language did Mark and his family speak to the man? A. English. B. French. C. Italian. 10. What do we know about Mark’s grandmother? A. She was born in Texas. B. She lives in Rome. C. She speaks English well. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the woman feel at the beginning? A. Calm. B. Curious. C. Nervous. 12. What is the woman’s problem? A. A serious stomachache. B. An old filling that needs replacement. C. A hole in her tooth causing discomfort. 13. What does the woman think of her previous experience? A. Unpleasant. B. Satisfactory. C. Boring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How did the new student build his game app? A. By joining a club. B. By copying other apps. C. By learning on his own. 15. What is the club working on? A. Launching a new app. B. Designing a digital study tool. C. Teaching programming skills. 16. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Visit the club. B. Update a system. C. Call Mr. Williams. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How old is the speaker? A. 12. B. 18. C. 20. 18. How does the speaker describe himself as a child? A. Brave. B. Nervous. C. Knowledgeable. 19. What do we know about most wuxia fighters? A. They lived a wealthy life. B. They had military backgrounds. C. They might come from northern China. 20. What’s the main purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a special form of Chinese stories. B. To show the great influence of wuxia heroes. C. To present a special period in Chinese history. 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 What to Visit in Boston’s Seaport District Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) The ICA. stands out in the Seaport with its striking design by award-winning architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro. The 65,000 square-foot building features a mix of glass and metal, offering fantastic harbor (港口) views. Its open-air Grandstand area attracts both locals on their lunch breaks and tourists taking photos on the steps. Website: www.icaboston.org Tatte Bakery & Cafe With Tatte’s over 30 locations, founder Tzurit Or may seem like she has a background as a restaurateur, but the Israeli-born chef is a former film producer who left Tel Aviv to start a new life in the US. The self-taught baker started her business from home, selling baked goods at a weekly farmers’ market in 2007 before opening her first cafe in 2008. Website: www.tattebakery.com Porter Square Books: Boston Edition Located in the GrubStreet Center for Creative Writing, Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is a sister store to the original in Cambridge. This independent bookstore is known for its movable displays that can be rearranged for creative and inclusive programmes, from silent book reading parties to a writers-in-residence programme. Having a second home within GrubStreet makes perfect sense; it is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. Website: www.portersquarebooks.com Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe Cardullo’s made its way to the Seaport in 2018, much to the delight of local chocolate lovers. Opened in 1950 and still family-owned and operated, the store is not only beloved for its sweets but also known for its generously sized and freshly made sandwiches. This is a perfect place to pick up breakfast or lunch. Website: www.cardullos.com 1. Why is ICA’s Grandstand area popular? A. It shows breathtaking artworks. B. It offers free lunch to visitors. C. It is home to a. historic building. D. It is a great place for relaxing. 2. What can be learned about Porter Square Books: Boston Edition? A. It hosts a variety of creative events. B. It is organized by a local community. C. It provides shelter for the homeless. D. It has a cafe with affordable services. 3. Which website can you visit to order some chocolate? A. www.icaboston.org. B. www.tattebakery.com. C. www.cardullos.com. D. www.portersquarebooks.com. B In her tiny Athens apartment, 93-year-old Ioanna Matsouka has knitted thousands of brightly colored scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine, and she has no plans to quit just yet. “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Since she took up knitting in the 1990s, Matsouka has easily made over 3,000 scarves, her daughter estimates. In the hallway by the door, shopping bags filled with her latest creations await their new home. A knitted blanket is thrown over the sofa where she spends her days. Initially distributed to friends, the scarves were later contributed to children’s shelters across Greece as the stock expanded. Then, through acquaintances, they reached children in Bosnia and Ukraine. The latest batch of 70 went to a refugee camp near Athens this winter via the UN refugee agency. Her daughter, Angeliki, narrates drawings and mails her mother has received over the years: “Thank you, be well, keep going. You gave joy to children, you gave joy to people.” That’s her only reward: a letter, a few words. Matsouka knits one scarf a day, now with small imperfections. Her vision is impaired and she suffers from severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛). Angeliki says her mother is an example of resilience and optimism. Matsouka wakes up every morning, drinks a glass of milk, puts on her pearl earrings and gets to work. She takes a break for lunch and a nap, and then painstakingly knits into the night. She may have even found the secret to a long life in it, she says. “It’s the happiness I get from giving,” she says, sitting beside a big blue bag brimming with yarn (纱线). “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Her knitting needles click through her expert fingers, her nails painted red. “It brings me joy to share them.” 4. What did the scarves begin as? A. Presents to acquaintances. B. Initiatives for fundraising. C. Donation to a refugee camp. D. Stock for children’s shelters. 5. What can be inferred about Matsouka from paragraph 4? A. She yields to her severely impaired vision. B. She wakes up every morning due to facial pain. C. She continues knitting despite her health challenges. D. She is only rewarded with drawings from her daughter. 6. Which of the following words fail to describe Matsouka? A. Resilient and reserved. B. Optimistic and generous. C. Persevering and passionate. D. Responsible and sympathetic. 7. What message does the article mainly convey? A. The eye is bigger than the belly. B. Giving is better than accepting. C. An early bird catches the worm. D. A rolling stone gathers no moss. C Today, concrete production accounts for roughly 8 percent of global carbon emissions, which is about a quarter of all industry carbon emissions. Fortunately, the ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing concrete that lasts for thousands of years. A new study has strictly analyzed the raw materials and energy demands of the ancient recipe of Roman concrete, revealing some useful ways to improve modern cement (水泥). Surprisingly, researchers found that producing Roman concrete requires more water and more greenhouse gas emissions than commonly used concrete today. But while the initial energy costs may be higher, it may not need to be replaced or repaired as often. It’s hard to compare the longevity of Roman concrete to modern concrete, because today, many concrete buildings and structures are reinforced with steel. As steel rusts (生锈), it expands, forcing any surrounding concrete to crack and degrade in as little as a decade. By comparison, ancient Roman concrete is capable of restoring itself. This means that when cracks appear in the cement, they are naturally glued back together when water leaks in. That’s part of the reason ancient Roman seawalls have lasted for centuries, despite the constant erosion (侵蚀) of seawater. Daniela Martinez, lead author and engineer of the University of the North in Columbia acknowledges that longer-lasting cement structures “can only partially balance out increased demand for new material,” but Roman manufacturing methods may also hold other environmental benefits. Roman concrete produces far fewer dangerous air pollutants, possibly because the limestone, the main ingredient of Roman concrete, is burned using clean wood, not fossil (化石) fuels. According to recent models, using Roman cement techniques could reduce harmful gas emissions by up to 98 percent compared to modern methods. “There are a lot of lessons that we can draw from the Romans. If we can incorporate their strategies with our modern innovative ideas, we can create a more sustainable built environment.” says Martinez. 8. How does the author present the background of the study? A. By giving examples. B. By providing statistics. C. By defining a concept. D. By describing a scene. 9. What can be inferred about Roman concrete? A. It has a short service life. B. It needs regular maintenance. C. It proves sustainable over time. D. It requires low initial energy costs. 10. Which word can best describe the property of ancient Roman concrete? A. Ever-lasting. B. Self-healing. C. Easy-cutting. D. Safe-guarding. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Green Living, A New Path. B. Carbon Crisis, A Modern Issue. C. Magic Power, A Roman Mystery. D. Ancient Recipe, A Possible Solution. D Chinese scientists have developed a new refrigeration method that solves a long-standing challenge in cooling technology. Published in Nature, the study responds to rising energy demands in applications ranging from food preservation to data center cooling. Traditional vapor-compression systems consume vast amounts of electricity and rely on harmful refrigerants. In China, refrigeration accounts for nearly 20% of the nation’s electricity use and 7.8% of its carbon emissions (碳排放). While solid-state cooling avoids harmful gases, it suffers from poor heat transfer, limiting its real-world application. Led by Professor Li Bing from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research team overcame this by combining solid cooling effects with liquid flow. They used a common, non-toxic salt whose dissolution (溶解) in water absorbs large amounts of heat. Conversely, applying pressure causes the salt to come out and release heat. Cycling this pressure achieves continuous cooling. “Unlike traditional solid methods, where heat moves slowly, our system integrates the refrigerant and heat-transfer medium into a single liquid,” Li said. “This solves the ‘impossible triangle’ — achieving low pollution, strong cooling, and fast heat transfer all at once.” Lab tests showed a temperature drop of nearly 30°C in just 20 seconds at room temperature, and up to 54°C at higher temperatures — significantly outperforming existing solid coolers. A prototype cycle achieved a cooling capacity of 67 joules per gram with nearly 77% efficiency. The system also proved stable, reversible, and instantly responsive to pressure changes. “This technology moves beyond traditional refrigeration principles,” Li added. “By turning the coolant into a fluid, it opens the door to high-performance, zero-emission cooling for homes and industry.” He noted the method’s strong high-temperature performance makes it an ideal candidate for heat management in next-generation AI computing facilities. While engineering challenges remain, especially in achieving rapidly switchable pressure cycles, the principle could be adapted to other materials for diverse cooling needs. 12. What is the main problem with traditional solid-state cooling systems? A. They transfer heat poorly. B. They produce harmful gases. C. They fail at high temperature. D. They use too much electricity. 13. What is the key innovation of the new cooling method? A. Using salt instead of chemical refrigerants. B. Increasing pressure inside traditional systems. C. Replacing pressure cycles with continuous flow. D. Combining solid cooling with liquid heat transfer. 14. Why does the author mention the “impossible triangle” in the text? A. To highlight the value of the new system. B. To illustrate the design of the new system. C. To explain why old systems are still in use. D. To show the limitations of previous systems. 15. What does Li Bing see as a promising application of the new technology? A. Preserving food in supply chains. B. Replacing traditional home refrigerators. C. Cooling future AI data centers. D. Achieving rapidly switchable pressure cycles. 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。 For years, I kept a careful distance from the people around me. Living in a busy city apartment, I learned to move through shared spaces quietly. ____16____ It wasn’t that I disliked others; keeping to myself just seemed easier. Independence mattered to me, and needing no one felt like part of being a grown-up. ____17____ Without warning, the power went out. The building fell into complete darkness. I sat alone in my apartment, the cold air pressing in as my phone went dead. The silence was familiar. Yet this time, it seemed different. Less comforting. More exposed. A soft knock broke the stillness. It was my neighbour from 3B, someone I recognised but hardly knew. She held a candle and mentioned that a few residents were gathering in the hallway and invited me to join them. I hesitated. Staying alone felt safe, but something felt unsettled. ____18____ People sat on the floor, sharing blankets, tea, and quiet conversation. I listened more than I spoke. The man I had once assumed was unfriendly turned out to be a retired doctor with a dry sense of humour. ____19____ I realized how easily distance can turn into detachment (疏离). When the lights finally returned, the hallway looked the same, but it felt different. I didn’t suddenly become outgoing, nor did I abandon my need for space. ____20____ It’s about knowing when to let them in. Now, when I step into the elevator, I don’t automatically lower my eyes. Sometimes, I look up. A. After a moment, I stepped outside. B. I avoided eye contact and unnecessary conversation. C. I began to question my decision to join the conversation. D. Most neighbours in the building kept to themselves as well. E. As the night progressed, my long-held belief began to loosen. F. But I understood something new: maturity isn’t about shutting others out. G. That belief was challenged one night when a violent storm swept through the city. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I scan the water in Australia’s Kakadu National Park, in search of an ancient ___21___: a saltwater crocodile (鳄鱼). No ripples (涟漪), no sound. But I know it’s there. ___22___, just beneath the surface. It could even be ___23___ me right now. Crocodiles are among the world’s most effective hunters. Their eyes and nostrils are positioned high on their heads, while their whole ___24___ is just beneath the water surface. With explosive tail power and the ability to stay underwater for hours, their ___25___ has remained unchanged for 95 million years. ___26___: these animals are built for the kill. As I continue to scan the water, I see ___27___: a soft ripple. Then, just a few metres away, two eyes break the surface as a huge head rises ever so slightly out of the water. The silent beast ___28___ me. I feel my heart racing. I take a few steps to the left; the crocodile silently follows. Then a few to the right; and again, it ___29___ me. I’m a dot on its radar. A possibility. A chance. I can’t help but feel awe for this ancient hunter as it remains motionless, waiting for me to make a ____30____, to take one step too many. It has almost endless ____31____. In a world of constant change, where we’re always seeking innovation and ____32____, it’s easy to forget that some things are ____33____ just the way they are. When the foundation is strong, there’s no need to ____34____ much at all. Just look at crocodiles (but not too ____35____, please). 21. A. killer B. enemy C. friend D. victim 22. A. Confident B. Carefree C. Invisible D. Hesitant 23. A. leaving B. ignoring C. watching D. attacking 24. A. head B. body C. tail D. heart 25. A. food B. design C. shape D. personality 26. A. In short B. At last C. On average D. Above all 27. A. effect B. conflict C. wonder D. movement 28. A. jumps at B. locks onto C. counts on D. runs into 29. A. eyes B. tricks C. tracks D. freezes 30. A. deal B. decision C. mistake D. comeback 31. A. greed B. energy C. power D. patience 32. A. balance B. freedom C. tradition D. improvement 33. A. fine B. strange C. flexible D. sensitive 34. A. change B. doubt C. rush D. panic 35. A. calmly B. closely C. lovingly D. nervously 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。 In Gonghe, Qinghai Province, Yehdor the herder (牧民) carries food and water while watching his sheep graze (吃草) across the summer landscape. Making the scene unique is the blue sea of solar panels overhead, as the sheep’s grazing grounds ____36____ (be) a photovoltaic (光伏的) industrial park. The Talatan photovoltaic industrial park covers 609 square kilometers and the flat land here enjoys rich solar energy resources, with ____37____ average annual sunshine duration of nearly 3,000 hours. The park’s enormous collection of solar panels not only generates electricity for distant provinces ____38____ acts as both a sunshade and a windbreak for the surrounding land. With average wind speeds ____39____ (reduce) by half, vegetation coverage in the area has grown to 80 percent. However, this vegetation growth hasn’t been ____40____ issues. The growing grass can ____41____ (dramatic) lower panel efficiency and cause fires in the dry winter months. To address this, the park invited villagers to raise their sheep under the solar panels. The sheep fertilize the area, allowing a green ecological chain ____42____ (form). In addition, herders can sell some of their sheep, ____43____ (secure) great financial benefits. Last year, 600 sheep ____44____ (task) with protecting the solar panels in the park. The photovoltaic industrial park has set an example of ____45____ industrial development, traditional practices, and environmental protection work hand in hand. The area is able to produce more power while improving the environment and maintaining the locals’ traditional way of life. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校英文报“Opinion”栏目正在征稿，请同学们对刚步入高中校园的新同学提供学习(Study)与社交(Socialize)这两件事在高中生活的重要性，并阐述理由。 请你写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。 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。 The importance of socializing and studying in high school __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was New Year’s Day. I made a resolution to find my stray (走失的) dog, Puppy-Rocky. In the morning, I could hear icy rain knocking the windows. I said a quick prayer for Puppy-Rocky. He was out there somewhere in the storm, and I could just feel it. Sure, it had been three months since he’d gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles (奇迹). That fall, Puppy-Rocky, my sweet dog, had disappeared from my parents’ house in California. He had been staying with them while I was between apartments. At the time, I lived and worked in New York City. I was staying with friends until I signed my lease (租约) on a new place. Puppy-Rocky had gotten out of my parents’ house two days before I was set to fly back home to pick him up. My mom and I spent that entire visit searching for him. Mom was the family’s resident “realist”, which meant she spent a whole lot of time trying to prepare me for the worst. “He’s either been hit by a car or been taken in by someone who found him,” she said. I rolled my eyes. Mom always supported me, but this time she doubted. She could have done with a little more faith! Besides, though I couldn’t explain it, I believed I’d see my Puppy-Rocky again. His barks never faded away. He’d been homeless when I first met him, a naughty little dog that had survived all on his own. If any dog could do the impossible, it was my Puppy-Rocky. Even after I returned to New York City without him and the weeks stretched into months, deep down I had this feeling that we’d be reunited. Now, home again for the holidays, I was determined to pick up my search. I grabbed Puppy-Rocky’s carrier, loaded it into the car, and then asked my mom to drive me to the shelter for the homeless dogs, hoping he’d been found. “Dave, you have to be realistic,” my mom said as we headed to the garage. “He’s been gone too long. You’re not going to find him.” 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。 “Don’t you believe in New Year miracles?” I asked. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When I stepped into the last room of the shelter, a familiar bark came into my ears. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $