湖南衡阳市第八中学2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 融合科技前沿（光纤地震监测、DeepWheat AI）与文化传承（中国画），梯度设计真实情境任务，全面考察语言能力与思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|细节理解、推理判断、主旨归纳|素材涵盖环保志愿、科技突破等，问题层次分明，如B篇考察技术原理分析| |七选五|5题/12.5分|语篇逻辑、上下文衔接|聚焦生活策略，选项设置需结合语境推理，培养思维逻辑性| |完形填空|15题/15分|词汇辨析、语境理解|人与袋鼠和谐相处叙事，考察情感态度与文化意识| |语法填空|10题/15分|语法规则、词汇运用|以中国画为主题，综合考查非谓语、时态等，渗透文化传承| |应用文写作|1题/15分|信息整合、交际表达|农场研学邮件，贴近生活实践，提升语言运用能力| |读后续写|1题/25分|叙事逻辑、情感表达|搬家适应新环境故事，考察思维连贯性与跨文化理解|

衡阳市八中2026年高二下学期期末考试 英 语 答 案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C D A D C B A B C B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A A B B C C F A G D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A B B D A B A B C A 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 D A A B D 36．as 37．is rubbed 38．wolves 39．whose 40．To achieve 41．trained 42．height 43．twentieth 44．combining 45．an 46．One possible version: Dear Chris, I’m writing to share an exciting agritourism experience I had last weekend with my schoolmates. We went to a local farm and picked leftover potatoes from the fields. Then came the most interesting part — a cooking competition! We were divided into groups and had to create dishes using the potatoes we collected. It was amazing to see the creative dishes ranging from mashed potatoes to potato fries! The activity was not only fun but also delicious. More importantly, it allowed us to connect with nature and learn some practical cooking skills. I really enjoyed every moment of it. Have you ever had a similar experience? Let me know! Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 47．    Tom looked out of the taxi window, feeling Beijing’s vitality. The streets hummed with life: vendors selling crispy pancakes, cyclists moving smoothly through crowds, and the soft sound of tea pouring from roadside stalls. Ancient alleys stood beside glass skyscrapers, and the scent of sweet flowers drifted nearby. When his mom pointed to the Forbidden City’s golden roofs glinting in the sun, she squeezed his hand. As they reached the courtyard, the smell of grandma’s dumplings wrapped around him, and a flicker of warmth mixed with his curiosity — maybe this city held more than he’d feared.    Family joy still lingering, Tom set off for his first day at school. His hands trembled as he entered the classroom, but a grinning boy waved him over. At lunch, classmates pressed dumplings into his bowl, laughing as he fumbled with chopsticks. By afternoon, when he joined a basketball game, the beat of the ball and shared laughter lightened his chest. For the first time, he thought: home isn’t a place — it’s the people who make you feel you belong. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $绝密★启用前 衡阳市八中2026年高二下学期期末考试试题 英语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡上“贴条形 码区”。 2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如 需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案写在试题卷上无效. 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置 上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答 无效。 4.保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，只交答题卡，试题卷自行保存。 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） A Volunteers Needed to Clean Up the Coast Register Now for Delaware Coastal Cleaup Sept.14 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday,Sept.14 to help keep the state's beaches and waterways clean.Volunteers can register now to clean up from 9 am to noon at one of the 45+designated cleanup sites. During the 2023 Coastal Cleanup,volunteers picked up 5,500 pounds of trash from waterways,wetlands and other natural areas.The top five trash items collected were:7,671 cigarette butts;2,921 plastic and glass beverage bottles and cans;1,785 food containers;846 plastic bags;and 381 balloons. Delawareans and visitors are encouraged to make a difference all year long,not just in September,by continuing to clean up trash in their local area.Additional recommended ways to help keep our communities clean are: .Continuously pick up trash near your home and surrounding areas. .Carry out the trash you carry in. .Pack disposable(gloves and bags to collect trash you find while enjoying a walk,hike or any outdoor activities For the Sept.14cleanup,volunteers should sign up by Sunday,Sept.1 on the Coastal Cleanup page at de.gov/coastalcleap.Walkups are not encouraged due to volunteer site capacity limitations. Site captains will be on site during the cleanup to sign in volunteers and give directions.Supplies like gloves,trash bags,paper data cards and pens will be provided,though volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and use digital data tools. 1.What topped the list during the 2023 Coastal Cleanup in terms of numbers? A.Food containers B.Beverage bottles. C.Cigarette butts. D.Plastic bags. 2.What are the volunteers required to do? A.Sign up no later than Sept.14. B.Register in person at the cleanup site. C.Bring along their digital data tools. D.Work for 3 hours at an appointed site. 3.Which is one task of a site captain? A.To direct the volunteers'cleanup work.B.To pack up all the collected trash. C.To carry in and out the collected trash.D.To recover the used basic supplies. B A groundbreaking technique has transformed a 4,400-kilometer undersea telecom cable into a massive seismic )array.Researchers at Nokia Bell Labs have repurposed a fiber-optic (cable between Hawaii and California into a system simulating 44,000 underwater seismic stations using Distributed Acoustic Sensing(DAS). The method detects how seismic waves or pressure changes slightly disturb light in cables.A key innovation overcame a major obstacle:signal-blocking repeaters.The team employed built-in "loop-back"pathways within the repeaters,allowing reflected light signals to return amplified ()thereby creating a continuous,high-precision sensor network Crucially,this system does not require dedicated fiber.As explained,scientists can use a specialized laser that operates at higher frequencies than regular Internet traffic,sharing the capacity of existing commercial cables-a technique developed by Giuseppe Marra,a metrologist at the United Kingdom's National Physical Laboratory.This makes practical application highly cost-effective."The beauty of this tech is that it can run on legacy cables,"noted Martin Karrenbach,a co-author and geoscientist at Seismics Unusual who has been one of the main figures behind the growth of DAS. In tests,the system successfully detected a major magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Kamchatka and the subsequent tsunami wave.The technology promises to revolutionize the study of underwater earthquakes,mantle structures,ocean currents,and marine life,filling a critical data gap in the insufficiently monitored oceans. However,rolling out the technology to scientists won't be so simple.Some experts question the data's precision for high-level science.Broader implementation may face security problems,such as telecom companies restricting cable location details for commercial sensitivity. Despite these issues,the approach,which unlocks the potential of existing resources,marks a significant leap toward continuous,detailed monitoring of the planet's most inaccessible regions.Sensors there could track marine life,monitor currents,and observe tectonic activity.They are there,ready,waiting for us to ask what they see. 4.What does the second paragraph mainly discuss? A.Why repeaters were a major obstacle. B.How seismic waves disturb light signals. C.Why a continuous sensor network was built. D.How a breakthrough tackled a technical challenge. 5.What can be inferred from Martin Karrenbach's words? A.Old cables perform better. B.Setup cost is extremely high. C.New investment is unnecessary. D.Companies resist cable updates. 6.What might concern experts regarding this technology? A.Interference with Internet traffic. B.Data inaccuracy for top research. C.Potential harm to marine species. D.Need for more complicated skills 7.How does the author think about such sensors? A.Promising.B.Problematic.C.Objective. D.Unreliable. c In a normal year,Dayna Reber,a business analyst for a technology consulting firm in Camp Hill,Penn.,would finish reading around three books.Thanks to the way Covid-19 has completely changed her daily routine,however,Ms.Reber, 30who now works from home and rarely socializes offline-has polished off 46 volumes so far in 2020.And that count doesn't include the bedtime stories she reads to her 4-year-old. For Ms.Reber and others,lockdown has brought back a passion for reading,both as beneficial time-filler when stuck at home and as a trusty escape."When the coronavirus hit,I just felt a need to get away from TV and screens." If binge (reading hasn't fully replaced binge-watching Netflix shows quite yet,the trend is certainly making strides.In August 2020,year-over-year sales of print books in the U.S.were up 13%,according to NPD BookScan,which tracks book sales across the U.S.Publishers also report a notable increase in purchases of e-books,as well as all books about politics or related to civil rights,racism and diversity. Independent booksellers,as well as publishers and authors,deserve considerable credit for fueling the page-turning trend.In March,Octavia Books introduced free shipping or delivery within New Orleans on orders of $25 or more.The bookstore also hosts author events via Zoom.And in Illinois,Page 1 Books established a subscription service,where customers fill out an online profile,noting their literary tastes,and then receive a package each month,a mix of hardcovers and paperbacks. Jamie Miller,34,a book blogger and"book-stagrammer"who lives in Harleysville,Penn,has long been a committed reader,but she says the hobby has meant far more importance this year.She now schedules a block of time every morning to read,typically a love or vivid novel."Everything became so chaotic around me that it was just like what can I control?' said Ms.Miller."My brain just wants something guaranteed to be a happy ending." 8.What was a cause of Reber's achievement in book reading? A.Work requirement. B.Pandemic lockdown. C.Parenting experience. D.Online recommendation 9.What does the underlined words"making strides"mean in paragraph 3? A.On the way. B.Keeping pace. C.In great progress. D.Drawing attention. 10.How did some bookstores react to the trend of offline reading? A.Opening new branches. B.Offering sales promotions. C.Mailing books for free. D.Providing lending service. 11.What is the text mainly about? A.Reasons behind a book reading hit. B.Influence of lockdown on people. C.Trend of video watching on Netflix. D.Secret to offline bookstore success. D A Chinese research team has developed a new AI tool called DeepWheat,designed to revolutionize crop breeding. This innovation offers a way to predict how genes will behave in different parts of a plant,a long-standing challenge in agriculture.The wheat genome is especially complex,even larger than the human genome,which has made understanding its functions difficult.By overcoming this barrier,DeepWheat provides a new path to creating excellent crop varieties with desirable qualities. DeepWheat's key strength lies in its ability to handle the complex effects of genes.Many important genes can have a dual role,being either helpful or harmful depending on where and when they are active.For instance,a gene might increase grain size but reduce the number of branches on a plant.This complex interaction has made traditional breeding difficult. The AI tool helps scientists see these potential trade-offs by predicting tissue-specific outcomes,allowing for more informed decisions. Traditional methods often relied on a slow and unpredictable process of trial and error.Researchers would have to edit countless gene sites,hoping to find one that worked,which was both time-consuming and wasteful.Deep Wheat offers a smarter alternative.It uses computer simulations to test all possible gene changes and pinpoint the ones most likely to produce the desired result.This targeted approach means scientists only carry out the edits most likely to succeed,greatly improving efficiency and accuracy. The impact of DeepWheat extends beyond wheat.It has been successfully applied to other major crops like rice and corn.By providing a way to fine-tune gene control,the tool helps solve a key breeding problem:improving one trait (like yield)might unintentionally weaken another (like disease resistance).DeepWheat helps balance these competing needs, speeding up the development of high-performance plants that combine multiple positive characteristics.It represents a major leap forward in agricultural science. 12.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To introduce an AI tool for improving crops. B.To explain the complexity of the wheat genome C.To compare traditional and modern farming methods. D.To discuss the risks of using AI in science. 13.What can be inferred about traditional breeding methods? A.They are no longer used by scientists. B.They are costly and inefficient. C.They focus mainly on growing rice. D.They are more accurate than AI tools. 14.What does Deep Wheat do before scientists perform actual edits? A.It grows new crops in fields. B.It runs computer simulations to find the best edits. C.It analyzes historical data on successful crops. D.It consults with other plant breeding experts. 15.How does DeepWheat help solve a key problem in breeding? A.By making the wheat genome smaller. B.By increasing the number of genes in plants. C.By predicting gene changes to balance traits. D.By removing the need for laboratory editing. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） Life can get overwhelming when you're constantly pulled in different directions.It's easy to feel stretched too thin between work,family,friends,and personal responsibilities.16They help protect your time,energy,and mental well-being.Here experts in well-being and organizational behavior shared strategies for setting limits. Write a script.If you're not used to saying no,you can write down what you're going to say beforehand and practice it.17 You can simply say you're not available at that time,followed by "Thanks for asking,and I hope to have more capacity next time". _18When faced with a new work request,take five minutes to assess your workload,energy level and priorities before responding.Pay attention to the activities and interactions that leave you feeling drained or overwhelmed. Put those kinds of events on a"No List".The list doesn't mean you decline every time you're asked,but don't say yes right away. Harness technology.Mobile devices make it easier to work from anywhere,and harder to draw boundaries.19 For example,if you check emails far too frequently,move the email app from your phone's homepage to the second page. Setting boundaries isn't about shutting people out.20 Creating healthy limits protects your energy, prioritizes your happiness,and builds stronger relationships.The more you practice,the easier it becomes.Your time and well-being are worth protecting,so start setting boundaries that help you live on your terms. A.Know your limits. B.Focus on personal needs. C.That's where boundaries come in. D.It means making space for the life you want. E.It allows you to step back and recharge yourself. F.You don't have to explain yourself when declining a request. G.But there are ways to adjust them so they are less distracting. 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）》 Some years ago,I bought a block of land in the Blue Mountains,west of Sydney.Before the house was 21, I planned where it should be situated. One day,22 driving wooden pegs (into the ground to 23 the footprint of the house,I didn't notice a kangaroo a short distance from me.He was standing up to his full 24 next to a flowering hawthorn bush, as if guarding it.This big boy must have been king of the mountain.He was a 25,with battle scars (on his head and chest to prove it,and ears 26.He 27 as I drove in a few more pegs and then ran off.After that he became a 28 visitor-although we both kept our29. One night after the house was completed,and during below-zero temperatures,I got30 while testing the veranda (lights.A kangaroo was keeping warm on my front door mat.Big Joe,as I named him,bounded three metres in one jump,31 on the grass.I 32 the front door and he glared at me."My doormat can be yours anytime,”I told him. After that we developed a strange relationship.He didn't move away when I got close to him.He simply continued to33 my grass.He understood that I wouldn't 34 him and in return he didn't damage my property. The harmonious relationship between us was one of 35 from each other 21.A.built B.repaired C.painted D.decorated 22.A.skillfully B.busily C.leisurely D.blindly 23.A.turn out B.mark out C.make up D.take up 24.A.depth B.width C.weight D.height 25.A.fighter B.native C.failure D.follower 26.A.folded B.torn C.covered D.marked 27.A.watched B.danced C.slept D.jumped 28.A.strange B.regular C.dangerous D.mysterious 29.A.connection B.mind C.distance D.attention 30.A.shocked B.relieved C.puzzled D.amused 31.A.moving B.catching C.keeping D.landing 32.A.opened B.locked C.closed D.shook 33.A.crop B.protect C.kick D.water 34.A.love B.harm C.feed D.refuse 35.A.pride B.wisdom C.honesty D.respect 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。 Chinese painting,standing 36 one of the world's oldest and most enduring artistic legacies,has a rich and complex story to tell.The journey begins with ink,a fundamental material that 37 (rub)to the desired consistency on an inkstone with a little water.Then the painter uses a pointed-tipped brush crafted from the hair of goats, deer,or 38(wolf)set in a shaft of bamboo.Typically,traditional Chinese paintings are brought to life on a length of silk or a sheet of paper,39 surface is absorbent,allowing no room for erasure or correction.One must, therefore,know beforehand what he intends to do.40(achieve)a successful creation,each stroke demands unwavering confidence,swift execution and a profound mastery of technique 41(train)through years of practice Chinese painting consists of three main subjects:human figures,landscapes,and birds and flowers.The Tang Dynasty witnessed figure painting reach its42 (high)while the Song Dynasty saw the flourishing of landscape painting and bird-and-flower painting.During the nineteenth and 43 (twenty)centuries,having been exposed to Western art,Chinese painters started to evolve new styles44(combine)traditional techniques with Western impressionism and perspective.With the perfect integration of ancient and modern elements,Chinese painting is bound to shine with 45 even more glorious and distinctive style,attracting art lovers around the world. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46.假定你是李华，上周末，你校组织了一次农场研学活动(agritourism),请给你的英国笔友Chris写一封邮件分 享此次经历。内容包括 1.活动内容 2.你所学到的东西及感想 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。 Dear Chris, Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 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。 Tom had lived in Chicago with his parents for as long as he could remember.The brick house with a maple tree in the yard,the corner cafe where he got chocolate milk every Saturday,and the old bookstore with a cat napping on the counter were all part of his world.He'd just finished his 8th-grade final exam when he ran home,backpack bouncing,ready to proudly tell about his math score. But the moment he pushed open the door,the air felt different-boxes were piled up by the sofa,and his mom was folding his clothes into a suitcase."We're moving,she said softly,when Tom froze by the door."Back to Beijing, Grandpa's not well,and we need to be with him." Tom's ears buzzed.He stared at the boxes,and thought of his soccer team,his best friend Jake who lived next door, the maple tree he'd carved his name into."But...this is home,he mumbled,throat tight.His dad put a hand on his shoulder."It'll be different,but it's our real home too-your grandma's dumplings,the streets I grew up on.You'll see." For the next two weeks,Tom went through the days like a ghost.He hugged Jake goodbye,ran his fingers over the maple tree one last time,and didn't say a word on the long flight.When the plane landed in Beijing,the sun-baked air hit his face,warm and sweet with the smell of something he couldn't name.He followed his parents out of the airport, squinting(眯着眼看)at the bright sun,wondering what this“real home'”would feel like. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1.Tom looked out of the taxi window,feeling Beijing's vitality ( Para 2.Family joy still lingering,Tom set off for his first day at school. 绝密★启用前 衡阳市八中2026年高二下学期期末考试试题 英 语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡上“贴条形码区”。 2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案写在试题卷上无效。 3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4．保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，只交答题卡，试题卷自行保存。 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） A Volunteers Needed to Clean Up the Coast Register Now for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sept.14 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept.14 to help keep the state’ s beaches and waterways clean. Volunteers can register now to clean up from 9 am to noon at one of the 45+ designated (指定的) cleanup sites. During the 2023 Coastal Cleanup, volunteers picked up 5,500 pounds of trash from waterways, wetlands and other natural areas. The top five trash items collected were: 7,671 cigarette butts; 2,921 plastic and glass beverage bottles and cans; 1,785 food containers; 846 plastic bags; and 381 balloons. Delawareans and visitors are encouraged to make a difference all year long, not just in September, by continuing to clean up trash in their local area. Additional recommended ways to help keep our communities clean are: ●Continuously pick up trash near your home and surrounding areas. ●Carry out the trash you carry in. ●Pack disposable (一次性的) gloves and bags to collect trash you find while enjoying a walk, hike or any outdoor activities. For the Sept.14cleanup, volunteers should sign up by Sunday, Sept.1 on the Coastal Cleanup page at de.gov/coastalcleanup. Walkups are not encouraged due to volunteer site capacity limitations. Site captains will be on site during the cleanup to sign in volunteers and give directions. Supplies like gloves, trash bags, paper data cards and pens will be provided, though volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and use digital data tools. 1．What topped the list during the 2023 Coastal Cleanup in terms of numbers? A．Food containers. B．Beverage bottles. C．Cigarette butts. D．Plastic bags. 2．What are the volunteers required to do? A．Sign up no later than Sept.14. B．Register in person at the cleanup site. C．Bring along their digital data tools. D．Work for 3 hours at an appointed site. 3．Which is one task of a site captain? A．To direct the volunteers’ cleanup work. B．To pack up all the collected trash. C．To carry in and out the collected trash. D．To recover the used basic supplies. B A groundbreaking technique has transformed a 4, 400-kilometer undersea telecom cable into a massive seismic (地震的) array. Researchers at Nokia Bell Labs have repurposed a fiber-optic (光纤) cable between Hawaii and California into a system simulating 44, 000 underwater seismic stations using Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). The method detects how seismic waves or pressure changes slightly disturb light in cables. A key innovation overcame a major obstacle: signal-blocking repeaters. The team employed built-in “loop-back” pathways within the repeaters, allowing reflected light signals to return amplified (放大的), thereby creating a continuous, high-precision sensor network. Crucially, this system does not require dedicated fiber. As explained, scientists can use a specialized laser that operates at higher frequencies than regular Internet traffic, sharing the capacity of existing commercial cables — a technique developed by Giuseppe Marra, a metrologist at the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory. This makes practical application highly cost-effective. “The beauty of this tech is that it can run on legacy cables,” noted Martin Karrenbach, a co-author and geoscientist at Seismics Unusual who has been one of the main figures behind the growth of DAS. In tests, the system successfully detected a major magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Kamchatka and the subsequent tsunami wave. The technology promises to revolutionize the study of underwater earthquakes, mantle structures, ocean currents, and marine life, filling a critical data gap in the insufficiently monitored oceans. However, rolling out the technology to scientists won’t be so simple. Some experts question the data’s precision for high-level science. Broader implementation may face security problems, such as telecom companies restricting cable location details for commercial sensitivity. Despite these issues, the approach, which unlocks the potential of existing resources, marks a significant leap toward continuous, detailed monitoring of the planet’s most inaccessible regions. Sensors there could track marine life, monitor currents, and observe tectonic activity. They are there, ready, waiting for us to ask what they see. 4．What does the second paragraph mainly discuss? A．Why repeaters were a major obstacle. B．How seismic waves disturb light signals. C．Why a continuous sensor network was built. D．How a breakthrough tackled a technical challenge. 5．What can be inferred from Martin Karrenbach’s words? A．Old cables perform better. B．Setup cost is extremely high. C．New investment is unnecessary. D．Companies resist cable updates. 6．What might concern experts regarding this technology? A．Interference with Internet traffic. B．Data inaccuracy for top research. C．Potential harm to marine species. D．Need for more complicated skills. 7．How does the author think about such sensors? A．Promising. B．Problematic. C．Objective. D．Unreliable. C In a normal year, Dayna Reber, a business analyst for a technology consulting firm in Camp Hill, Penn., would finish reading around three books. Thanks to the way Covid-19 has completely changed her daily routine, however, Ms. Reber, 30—  who now works from home and rarely socializes offline — has polished off 46 volumes so far in 2020. And that count doesn’t include the bedtime stories she reads to her 4-year-old. For Ms. Reber and others, lockdown has brought back a passion for reading, both as beneficial time-filler when stuck at home and as a trusty escape. “When the coronavirus hit, I just felt a need to get away from TV and screens.” If binge (放纵地) reading hasn’t fully replaced binge-watching Netflix shows quite yet, the trend is certainly making strides. In August 2020, year-over-year sales of print books in the U.S. were up 13%, according to NPD BookScan, which tracks book sales across the U.S. Publishers also report a notable increase in purchases of e-books, as well as all books about politics or related to civil rights, racism and diversity. Independent booksellers, as well as publishers and authors, deserve considerable credit for fueling the page-turning trend. In March, Octavia Books introduced free shipping or delivery within New Orleans on orders of $25 or more. The bookstore also hosts author events via Zoom. And in Illinois, Page 1 Books established a subscription service, where customers fill out an online profile, noting their literary tastes, and then receive a package each month, a mix of hardcovers and paperbacks. Jamie Miller, 34, a book blogger and “book-stagrammer” who lives in Harleysville, Penn, has long been a committed reader, but she says the hobby has meant far more importance this year. She now schedules a block of time every morning to read, typically a love or vivid novel. “Everything became so chaotic around me that it was just like what can I control?” said Ms. Miller. “My brain just wants something guaranteed to be a happy ending.” 8．What was a cause of Reber’s achievement in book reading? A．Work requirement. B．Pandemic lockdown. C．Parenting experience. D．Online recommendation. 9．What does the underlined words “making strides” mean in paragraph 3? A．On the way. B．Keeping pace. C．In great progress. D．Drawing attention. 10．How did some bookstores react to the trend of offline reading? A．Opening new branches. B．Offering sales promotions. C．Mailing books for free. D．Providing lending service. 11．What is the text mainly about? A．Reasons behind a book reading hit. B．Influence of lockdown on people. C．Trend of video watching on Netflix. D．Secret to offline bookstore success. D A Chinese research team has developed a new AI tool called DeepWheat, designed to revolutionize crop breeding. This innovation offers a way to predict how genes will behave in different parts of a plant, a long-standing challenge in agriculture. The wheat genome is especially complex, even larger than the human genome, which has made understanding its functions difficult. By overcoming this barrier, DeepWheat provides a new path to creating excellent crop varieties with desirable qualities. DeepWheat’s key strength lies in its ability to handle the complex effects of genes. Many important genes can have a dual role, being either helpful or harmful depending on where and when they are active. For instance, a gene might increase grain size but reduce the number of branches on a plant. This complex interaction has made traditional breeding difficult. The AI tool helps scientists see these potential trade-offs by predicting tissue-specific outcomes, allowing for more informed decisions. Traditional methods often relied on a slow and unpredictable process of trial and error. Researchers would have to edit countless gene sites, hoping to find one that worked, which was both time-consuming and wasteful. DeepWheat offers a smarter alternative. It uses computer simulations to test all possible gene changes and pinpoint the ones most likely to produce the desired result. This targeted approach means scientists only carry out the edits most likely to succeed, greatly improving efficiency and accuracy. The impact of DeepWheat extends beyond wheat. It has been successfully applied to other major crops like rice and corn. By providing a way to fine-tune gene control, the tool helps solve a key breeding problem: improving one trait (like yield) might unintentionally weaken another (like disease resistance). DeepWheat helps balance these competing needs, speeding up the development of high-performance plants that combine multiple positive characteristics. It represents a major leap forward in agricultural science. 12．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce an AI tool for improving crops. B．To explain the complexity of the wheat genome. C．To compare traditional and modern farming methods. D．To discuss the risks of using AI in science. 13．What can be inferred about traditional breeding methods? A．They are no longer used by scientists. B．They are costly and inefficient. C．They focus mainly on growing rice. D．They are more accurate than AI tools. 14．What does DeepWheat do before scientists perform actual edits? A．It grows new crops in fields. B．It runs computer simulations to find the best edits. C．It analyzes historical data on successful crops. D．It consults with other plant breeding experts. 15．How does DeepWheat help solve a key problem in breeding? A．By making the wheat genome smaller. B．By increasing the number of genes in plants. C．By predicting gene changes to balance traits. D．By removing the need for laboratory editing. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） Life can get overwhelming when you’re constantly pulled in different directions. It’s easy to feel stretched too thin between work, family, friends, and personal responsibilities. 16 They help protect your time, energy, and mental well-being. Here experts in well-being and organizational behavior shared strategies for setting limits. Write a script. If you’re not used to saying no, you can write down what you’re going to say beforehand and practice it. 17 You can simply say you’re not available at that time, followed by “Thanks for asking, and I hope to have more capacity next time”. 18 When faced with a new work request, take five minutes to assess your workload, energy level and priorities before responding. Pay attention to the activities and interactions that leave you feeling drained or overwhelmed. Put those kinds of events on a “No List”. The list doesn’t mean you decline every time you’re asked, but don’t say yes right away. Harness technology. Mobile devices make it easier to work from anywhere, and harder to draw boundaries. 19 For example, if you check emails far too frequently, move the email app from your phone’s homepage to the second page. Setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out. 20 Creating healthy limits protects your energy, prioritizes your happiness, and builds stronger relationships. The more you practice, the easier it becomes. Your time and well-being are worth protecting, so start setting boundaries that help you live on your terms. A．Know your limits. B．Focus on personal needs. C．That’s where boundaries come in. D．It means making space for the life you want. E．It allows you to step back and recharge yourself. F．You don’t have to explain yourself when declining a request. G．But there are ways to adjust them so they are less distracting. 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） Some years ago, I bought a block of land in the Blue Mountains,west of Sydney. Before the house was 21 , I planned where it should be situated. One day, 22 driving wooden pegs (桩) into the ground to   23 the footprint of the house, I didn't notice a kangaroo a short distance from me. He was standing up to his full 24 next to a flowering hawthorn bush, as if guarding it. This big boy must have been king of the mountain. He was a 25 , with battle scars (伤疤) on his head and chest to prove it, and ears   26 . He 27 as I drove in a few more pegs and then ran off.  After that he became a 28 visitor-although we both kept our 29 . One night after the house was completed, and during below-zero temperatures, I got 30 while testing the veranda (走廊) lights. A kangaroo was keeping warm on my front door mat. Big Joe, as I named him, bounded three metres in one jump, 31 on the grass. I 32 the front door and he glared at me. “My doormat can be yours anytime,” I told him. After that we developed a strange relationship. He didn't move away when I got close to him. He simply continued to   33 my grass. He understood that I wouldn't 34 him and in return he didn't damage my property. The harmonious relationship between us was one of 35 from each other. 21．A．built B．repaired C．painted D．decorated 22．A．skillfully B．busily C．leisurely D．blindly 23．A．turn out B．mark out C．make up D．take up 24．A．depth B．width C．weight D．height 25．A．fighter B．native C．failure D．follower 26．A．folded B．torn C．covered D．marked 27．A．watched B．danced C．slept D．jumped 28．A．strange B．regular C．dangerous D．mysterious 29．A．connection B．mind C．distance D．attention 30．A．shocked B．relieved C．puzzled D．amused 31．A．moving B．catching C．keeping D．landing 32．A．opened B．locked C．closed D．shook 33．A．crop B．protect C．kick D．water 34．A．love B．harm C．feed D．refuse 35．A．pride B．wisdom C．honesty D．respect 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。 Chinese painting, standing 36 one of the world’s oldest and most enduring artistic legacies, has a rich and complex story to tell. The journey begins with ink, a fundamental material that 37 (rub) to the desired consistency on an inkstone with a little water. Then the painter uses a pointed-tipped brush crafted from the hair of goats, deer, or 38 (wolf) set in a shaft of bamboo. Typically, traditional Chinese paintings are brought to life on a length of silk or a sheet of paper, 39 surface is absorbent, allowing no room for erasure or correction. One must, therefore, know beforehand what he intends to do. 40 (achieve) a successful creation, each stroke demands unwavering confidence, swift execution and a profound mastery of technique 41 (train) through years of practice. Chinese painting consists of three main subjects: human figures, landscapes, and birds and flowers. The Tang Dynasty witnessed figure painting reach its 42 (high) while the Song Dynasty saw the flourishing of landscape painting and bird-and-flower painting. During the nineteenth and 43 (twenty) centuries, having been exposed to Western art, Chinese painters started to evolve new styles 44 (combine) traditional techniques with Western impressionism and perspective. With the perfect integration of ancient and modern elements, Chinese painting is bound to shine with 45 even more glorious and distinctive style, attracting art lovers around the world. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分15分） 46．假定你是李华，上周末，你校组织了一次农场研学活动（agritourism），请给你的英国笔友Chris写一封邮件分享此次经历。内容包括： 1．活动内容； 2．你所学到的东西及感想。 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。 Dear Chris, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 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。 Tom had lived in Chicago with his parents for as long as he could remember. The brick house with a maple tree in the yard, the corner cafe where he got chocolate milk every Saturday, and the old bookstore with a cat napping on the counter were all part of his world. He’d just finished his 8th-grade final exam when he ran home, backpack bouncing, ready to proudly tell about his math score. But the moment he pushed open the door, the air felt different — boxes were piled up by the sofa, and his mom was folding his clothes into a suitcase. “We’re moving,” she said softly, when Tom froze by the door. “Back to Beijing, Grandpa’s not well, and we need to be with him.” Tom’s ears buzzed. He stared at the boxes, and thought of his soccer team, his best friend Jake who lived next door, the maple tree he’d carved his name into. “But… this is home,” he mumbled, throat tight. His dad put a hand on his shoulder. “It’ll be different, but it’s our real home too — your grandma’s dumplings, the streets I grew up on. You’ll see.” For the next two weeks, Tom went through the days like a ghost. He hugged Jake goodbye, ran his fingers over the maple tree one last time, and didn’t say a word on the long flight. When the plane landed in Beijing, the sun-baked air hit his face, warm and sweet with the smell of something he couldn’t name. He followed his parents out of the airport, squinting (眯着眼看) at the bright sun, wondering what this “real home” would feel like. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1. Tom looked out of the taxi window, feeling Beijing’s vitality (活力). __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2. Family joy still lingering, Tom set off for his first day at school. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $