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西宁二中教育集团2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语学科期末试卷 本试卷满分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。 2．答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. Who is the man? A. A business client. B. A job applicant. C. A new staff member. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery store. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A picture. B. A fisherman. C. A country. 4. What does the woman suggest Max do? A. Go to bed. B. Drive carefully. C. Update his blog. 5. Why does Sarah make the phone call? A. To request sick leave. B. To make a complaint. C. To postpone a meeting. 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 makes Copenhagen different from London in Lisa’s eyes? A. A less stressful life. B. Better city planning. C. More tourist sites 7. Why did Lisa originally come to Copenhagen? A. To look for a permanent job. B. To do a short-term project. C. To visit a famous museum. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the total budget for the dinner? A. £200. B. £300. C. £600. 9. What occasion is the dinner for? A. The retirement of an employee. B. The launch of a new product. C. The opening of a branch office. 10. What is the woman going to do for Mr. Lee? A. Take his order. B. Bring him the bill. C. Email him a menu. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Jenny do? A. She’s an AI engineer. B. She’s a pop singer. C. She’s a radio host. 12. How does the woman feel about what Jenny has done? A. It might cause legal problems. B. It would benefit the community. C. It could be a profitable business. 13. What will the man do next? A. Play a song. B. Contact a listener. C. Recommend a show. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does Evans say about ancient Babylonia? A. It is rich in energy resources. B. It is home to several languages. C. It is the birthplace of many foods. 15. What did people initially think the ancient texts were about? A. Cookery. B. Medicine. C. Education. 16. What do we know about the French author Jean Bottéro? A. He proved Mary Hussey right. B. He taught history at Yale University. C. He was the first to translate the texts. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What must the students wear when doing the experiment? A. Loose clothes. B. Protective glasses. C. Waterproof caps. 18. What should the students do if they knock over a chemical container? A. Report to the teacher. B. Clear up the mess. C. Check the instructions. 19. Why should the students switch roles? A. To speed up the experiment. B. To double-check the final results. C. To get an equal chance to practice. 20. What should the students do if they finish early? A. Analyze the data. B. Clean their workspace. C. Start a new experiment 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 Wireless Lawnmowers (割草机) There are four types of wireless lawnmowers — push, self-moving, riding and robot. The two most popular and affordable are push and self-moving. In general, they’re very similar in function and operation to electric wired and gas mowers. You’ll find that they’re much quieter, run cleaner and require less maintenance than gas mowers. And you don’t have to deal with the bothersome power wire. Many wireless models have brushless motors, which makes them more efficient and generate less heat than brushed motors. This helps sustain battery runtime and transfers more power to the mower. The amount of runtime will depend on the battery power. Self-moving mowers are a good choice for mediumsize to large lawns and those with sloped (倾斜的) areas. However, they can reduce battery runtime by up to half. Mowers with oversize wheels tend to be easier to operate and will roll more smoothly over rough area. Similar to other types of mowers, they can have a collection bag at the back, shoot the cut grass out the side of the mower, or chop up the grass before discharging it into a bag or onto the lawn. A mower’s deck size varies typically from 13 “ to 25”. Most mowers have two to four blades (刀片) and all feature an adjustable cutting height that usually ranges from 1“ to 4”. Most mowers have folding handles that can be adjusted to suit your height and fold up for storage. Battery: 18V 4.0 Ah to 82V 8.0Ah Cutting width: 13“ to 25” Weight:30 to 100+ Ibs Price range: $200 to $1,500 1. What are the advantages of the wireless lawnmowers? A. Quiet and easy to maintain. B. Small and convenient to operate. C. Clean and energy-efficient. D. Affordable and good-looking. 2. What will happen when the self-moving mowers are used in sloped areas? A. The runtime will be increased. B. The battery will run out sooner. C. The operation will become tougher. D. The performance will be better. 3. What may you do before putting away the mowers? A. Fold them up. B. Take them apart. C. Adjust their height. D. Fully charge them. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了两款割草机的主要优点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“You’ll find that they’re much quieter, run cleaner and require less maintenance than gas mowers.(你会发现它们比割草机更安静，运行更清洁，需要的维护也更少。)”可知, 无线割草机噪音小, 易于维护。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, they can reduce battery runtime by up to half.(然而，它们可以将电池运行时间减少一半。)”可知, 无线割草机在倾斜的地方使用时, 电池的运行时间会缩减到一半。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most mowers have folding handles that can be adjusted to suit your height and fold up for storage. (大多数割草机都有折叠把手，可以根据你的身高进行调整，并折叠起来存放。)”可知, 在存放割草机时可以把它们折叠起来。故选A。 B Growing up in rural Hungary, Krisztina Christmon Ph.D., always imagined taking over her grandparents’ farm one day. But by the time she graduated from university, the farm had been sold, because her grandfather suffered a major accident while burning plastic agricultural waste. Years later, Christmon realized she could honor her grandfather’s memory and support the farming community in a different way: by ensuring farmers never have to burn plastics in the first place. In 2021, she co-founded a startup called Repurpose Farm Plastic that aims to collect and clean farmers’ unwanted plastics. Once treated, these commonly used items can be recycled into other useful products. Christmon’s team participated in Innovation Corps (I-Corps), an entrepreneurial training program, where Christmon’s mentors (导师) encouraged her to turn her idea into a startup. “I thought business wasn’t for me — I’m a scientist!” she said. “But when we conducted interviews with farmers, everyone was so eager to talk to us. Every farmer told us they would pay the same for a trash removal service or more for recycling pickup. I thought, ‘OK, if no one else is working on this, I guess it’s going to be me.’” Christmon launched Repurpose Farm Plastic with help from I-Corps, and built the plastic cleaning equipment, which is currently ready for mass production. Their machine — a little larger than a dining table — does not rely on water. It uses a drying technology to remove 99% of the dirt from agricultural plastics. Once cleaned, these plastics can be handed off to companies that ultimately transform them into furniture, decking and similar items. Christmon says this not only reduces wastefulness but also serves a greater environmental good. Christmon and Rickles hope to start collecting plastic from farms and launch the business soon. Building a startup has been a major time commitment, but she doesn’t mind as long as she’s helping people and the environment in the process. 4. What originally motivated Christmon to work on plastic recycling? A. Her farming experience. B. Her university education. C. Her grandfather’s sufferings. D. Her mentors’ encouragement. 5. What can we infer about Christmon from paragraph 4? A. She got much support from farmers. B. She once doubted her professional competence. C. She was forced to found the startup originally. D. She met great misunderstanding in her business. 6. What does Christmon’s machine mainly do? A. Dry the dirt. B. Purify the water. C. Clean the plastics. D. Produce dining tables. 7. Which of the following can best describe Christmon? A. Curious and faithful. B. Creative and devoted. C. Ambitious and patient. D. Kind and generous. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Christmon博士努力研发农业废弃塑料处理设备的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But by the time she graduated from university, the farm had been sold, because her grandfather suffered a major accident while burning plastic agricultural waste.(但当她大学毕业时，农场已经被卖掉了，因为她的祖父在燃烧塑料农业废物时遭遇了重大事故。)”和第二段“Years later, Christmon realized she could honor her grandfather’s memory and support the farming community in a different way: by ensuring farmers never have to burn plastics in the first place.(多年后，Christmon意识到她可以以另一种方式纪念她的祖父，并支持农业社区：确保农民从一开始就不必燃烧塑料。)”可知，Christmon从事塑料回收工作的最初动机是她祖父的苦难。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Every farmer told us they would pay the same for a trash removal service or more for recycling pickup.(每个农民都告诉我们，他们愿意为垃圾清除服务支付同样的费用，或者为回收车支付更高的费用。)”可知，Christmon得到了很多农民的支持。故选 A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“It uses a drying technology to remove 99% of the dirt from agricultural plastics.(它使用干燥技术去除农业塑料中99%的污垢。)”可知，Christmon的机器主要做清洁塑料工作。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Building a startup has been a major time commitment, but she doesn’t mind as long as she’s helping people and the environment in the process.(创建一家初创公司需要花费大量的时间，但她并不介意，只要在这个过程中她能帮助到人们和环境。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了Christmon 博士为了帮助农民更好的处理农业废弃塑料, 努力研发处理设备的故事, 因此B项“Creative and devoted.(有创造力和献身精神。)”为最佳选项。故选B。 C When we’re stressed, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal medulla (肾上腺髓质). That signal causes many unpleasant symptoms. Until recently, most scientists believe that muscles have nothing to do with stress because they don’t influence how the brain and the adrenal medulla communicate. In fact, Strick, a leading neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh, says he has long been suspicious of claims that exercises building muscles like yoga can decrease stress. “I need to see that there’s a connection; that there’s a real biological basis,” he says. In 2016, Strick decided to study the connection between muscles and stress by using a method he pioneered. Strick invented a process where he could put a virus into an organ to track the neural network s that connect the brain and the muscles. “So we injected (注入) the adrenal medulla with a virus, and we tracked it back into the brain and then mapped which areas influenced the adrenal,” he says. “And that’s where the surprise came.” Essentially, Strick discovered that our stress response is controlled by more than just the ‘thinking’ part of the brain. Other parts of the brain, including those controlling our muscles, are also sending signals to the adrenal medulla. And the area of the brain that communicates with the adrenal receives signals from the core muscles as well. So, strengthening those muscles, Strick says, can adjust our stress. When we’re tapping away at a computer in a chair all day, many of us feel more mentally stressed. Strick recommends strengthening the core muscles so that sitting upright all day becomes more natural. “Slump, and then sit up straight,” he says “And see what the difference they make to your mood.” Strick also says this discovery was a wake-up call for his own health. He credits his children, who persuaded him to try yoga years ago. “And I once said, come on, give me a break. I don’t have time,” he says. “But as it turns out, they’re right.” 8. What can we learn about Strick’s study? A. He referred to other researchers’ methods. B. He observed the influence a virus has on the adrenal. C. He got the result similar to that of previous studies. D. He found the part of the brain managing muscles can affect stress. 9. What does the underlined word “slump” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Sink into a chair. B. Stand up all of a sudden. C. Stare at something carefully. D. Do intense physical exercise. 10. What does Strick think of yoga at the end of the passage? A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Why We Are So Easily Stressed B. Benefits of Doing Sports Like Yoga C. Ways of Strengthening Our Muscles D. Our Muscles Can Affect Our Mood 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了肌肉也可以起到缓解压力的作用。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Essentially, Strick discovered that our stress response is controlled by more than just the ‘thinking’ part of the brain. Other parts of the brain, including those controlling our muscles, are also sending signals to the adrenal medulla. And the area of the brain that communicates with the adrenal receives signals from the core muscles as well. So, strengthening those muscles, Strick says, can adjust our stress.(从本质上讲，斯特里克发现，我们的压力反应不仅仅是由大脑的“思考”部分控制的。大脑的其他部分，包括控制肌肉的部分，也向肾上腺髓质发送信号。大脑中与肾上腺沟通的区域也会接收来自核心肌肉的信号。因此，斯特里克说，加强这些肌肉可以调节我们的压力)”可知，斯特里克的研究发现大脑管理肌肉的部分可以影响压力。故选D项。 【9题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“When we’re tapping away at a computer in a chair all day, many of us feel more mentally stressed. Strick recommends strengthening the core muscles so that sitting upright all day becomes more natural.(当我们整天坐在椅子上敲击电脑时，我们中的许多人会感到更大的精神压力。斯特里克建议加强核心肌肉，这样整天坐着就会变得更自然)”以及后文“And see what the difference they make to your mood.”可知，画线词与向上坐直的身体体态是相反的，前后对比，再结合整段内容可知，画线词的含义应为“瘫坐在椅子上”。故选A项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He credits his children, who persuaded him to try yoga years ago. “And I once said, come on, give me a break. I don’t have time,” he says. “But as it turns out, they’re right.”(他把这归功于他的孩子们，他们在几年前说服他尝试瑜伽。“我曾经说过，拜托，饶了我吧。我没有时间，”他说。“但事实证明，他们是对的。”)”可知， 作者认为孩子们让他去尝试做瑜伽的做法是正确的，因此推断他认为瑜伽是有益的。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“When we’re stressed, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal medulla (肾上腺髓质). That signal causes many unpleasant symptoms. Until recently, most scientists believe that muscles have nothing to do with stress because they don’t influence how the brain and the adrenal medulla communicate.(当我们感到压力时，大脑会向肾上腺髓质发送信号。这个信号会引起许多不愉快的症状。直到最近，大多数科学家都认为肌肉与压力无关，因为它们不影响大脑和肾上腺髓质的沟通方式)”结合本文主要讲了肌肉也可以起到缓解压力的作用。D选项“我们的肌肉可以影响我们的情绪”符合标题。故选D项。 D Are your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Can’t recall the title of a book? I’ve had those moments. Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp. A new study finds Tai Chi study can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆). The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be. As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-mirrute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline. The average score of participant s at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who practiced a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that they’re going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia. Researchers also tested a more stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function. The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves. 12. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph? A. To present the author’s doubts. B. To expect answers from readers. C. To analyze the causes of forgetfulness. D. To introduce the main topic of the text. 13. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test. C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants. 14. What does the pre-best average score of the participants imply? A. Most of them suffer from, dementia. B. They remain as quick-minded as before. C. Many of them have slight cognitive decline. D. They can protect themselves against dementia. 15. Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact? A. It helps resolve challenges. B. It involves mind-body movements. C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years. D. It improves the participants academic level. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述练太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp.(这些“大脑冻结”的例子提醒我们，我们应该尽我们所能保持我们的大脑敏锐)”和第二段的“A new study finds Tai Chi can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆).(一项新研究发现太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆)”可推知，文章开头的两个问题是为了引出“练太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆”这个主题。故选D项。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-mirrute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities, Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline.(作为研究的一部分，所有参与者都参加了一个名为蒙特利尔认知评估的10分钟测试。正常的分数是26-30。得分在18到25分之间的人被认为有轻度损伤，这意味着他们没有痴呆症，但他们不像以前那么敏锐，可能需要更加努力地来维持日常活动，一旦他们的得分降至18分以下，人们经历相当多的记忆丧失和认知能力下降的损害)”可知，本段主要内容是认知测量标准。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“The average score of participants at the start of the study was 25.(研究开始时，参与者的平均得分是25分)”以及第三段“A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities.(得分在18到25分之间的人被认为有轻度损伤，这意味着他们没有痴呆症，但他们不像以前那么敏捷，可能需要更加努力地维持日常活动)”可知，他们中的许多人有轻微的认知能力下降。故选C项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves.(为什么太极拳有效的理论是，它结合了动作的记忆，几乎像编排舞蹈动作)”可知，太极之所以起到积极作用是因为它涉及身心运动。故选B项。 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。 It’s important to feel refreshed throughout your day, not just when you wake up in the morning. Find small ways to feel refreshed as you go about your day. It can be as simple as choosing something new on the menu. Start an exercise routine. Doing exercise reduces stress and helps you work off anxious energy. Try to work a 30-minute exercise session into your schedule 5 or 6 days each week. ___16___ Regular physical activity also helps maintain good blood pressure. Think positively. ___17___ To help yourself have the ability to think positively, do things like accepting your own limitations, letting go of guilt, and telling yourself that you are doing a good job. If you find your thoughts constantly turning negative, start putting up sticky notes in your office or around your house as reminders. ___18___ If you have a stressful job and feel worn out after a long day, jumping into an activity you see as a pleasure can help you feel refreshed. Do something like reading a book, going to see a movie, or listening to music to change your mindset and have fun. You can also pick up a new hobby like sewing, drawing or painting, making something with your hands like jewelry. ___19___ Go somewhere fun. Get out of your routine now and then by going on an outing to a place you know is fun, or try a new place that sounds fun. Nothing makes you feel more refreshed than a new pleasure experience. Feeling refreshed means that your strength is restored. ___20___ A. Your choices are nearly limitless. B. Perform activities that bring you joy. C. Laughing is good, however you look at it. D. This is a direct way to restore your mind. E. As thoughts come into your mind, don’t engage with them. F. Start small by taking two 15-minute walking breaks at work every day. G. The new perspective that comes from visiting a new place does just that. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在日常生活中如何通过一些小方法来让自己感觉精神焕发，包括进行锻炼、积极思考、从事带来快乐的活动、尝试新事物以及去有趣的地方等。 【16题详解】 根据上文的“Start an exercise routine. Doing exercise reduces stress and helps you work off anxious energy. Try to work a 30-minute exercise session into your schedule 5 or 6 days each week.(开始一项日常锻炼。进行锻炼可以减轻压力，并帮助你消耗掉焦虑的能量。尽量每周安排5到6天，每次进行30分钟的锻炼。)”可知，本段讲述的是要开始一项日常锻炼。而上文建议每周安排5到6天进行30分钟的锻炼。选项F“Start small by taking two 15-minute walking breaks at work every day.(可以从每天工作时进行两次15分钟的散步休息开始，从小事做起。)”是对如何进行锻炼的具体举例，且与前文的锻炼话题一致，符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据段首句“Think positively.(积极思考。)”可知，这一段主要讲述积极思考。选项D“This is a direct way to restore your mind.(这是恢复你心智的直接方法。)”延续上文内容，解释了为什么积极思考是重要的，即它是一种直接恢复心智的方法，与本段内容相符。故选D。 【18题详解】 空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“If you have a stressful job and feel worn out after a long day, jumping into an activity you see as a pleasure can help you feel refreshed.(如果你从事一份压力很大的工作，在漫长的一天后感到疲惫不堪，投身于一项你认为愉快的活动可以帮助你感到精神焕发。)”可知，这一段主要讲进行自己认为愉快的活动可以让人精神焕发。选项B“Perform activities that bring you joy.(进行能给你带来快乐的活动。)”能很好地概括这一段的主旨，符合语境。故选B。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Do something like reading a book, going to see a movie, or listening to music to change your mindset and have fun. You can also pick up a new hobby like sewing, drawing or painting, making something with your hands like jewelry.(做一些事情，比如读一本书、去看一场电影或听音乐，以此来改变你的心态并获得乐趣。你也可以培养一个新的爱好，比如缝纫、画画或绘画，用你的双手制作一些东西，比如首饰。)”可知，上文列举了很多可以做的愉快的活动。选项A“Your choices are nearly limitless.(你的选择几乎是无限的。)”对前面列举的各种活动进行总结，说明可选择的活动很多，符合语境。故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Go somewhere fun. Get out of your routine now and then by going on an outing to a place you know is fun, or try a new place that sounds fun. Nothing makes you feel more refreshed than a new pleasure experience. Feeling refreshed means that your strength is restored.(去有趣的地方。时不时地打破常规，去一个你知道很有趣的地方游玩，或者尝试一个听起来有趣的新地方。没有什么比一次新的愉悦体验更能让你感到精神焕发了。精神焕发意味着你的精力得到了恢复。)”可知，这一段讲述的是去有趣的地方能让人精神焕发。选项G“The new perspective that comes from visiting a new place does just that.(来自参观一个新地方的新视角就能做到这一点。)”中的“that”代指前文提到的“Feeling refreshed”，说明去新地方带来的新视角能让人精神焕发，符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 From the moment I met Madison, we both had a feeling that we’d met before. “Maybe I’ve ____21____ you at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hunan Garden,” I said. “Never heard of it. But my favorite restaurant is ____22____, too.” she said. The more we ____23____, the more we realized how much we had in common. A few days later, my best friend Mareya ____24____ me, who’d been out of town for a while. “You wouldn’t ____25____ how amazing Florida is! I brought you a ____26____. It’s a little creature’s ____27____. Can we meet in my place tomorrow?” she said. Any ____28____ friend would have ____29____ that she was glad to meet immediately! _____30_____, I said, “Sorry, but I’m _____31_____ with my new friend Madison.” “Then give me a call on Saturday!” Mareya said. I responded, “Um, all right.” But it wasn’t until Monday that I remembered Mareya. I went to her _____32_____, and she gave me the most beautiful seashell. Holding the _____33_____ gift, I gave her a huge hug, but she burst into tears. “I thought you were _____34_____ me with Madison!” she said. I apologized sincerely. She finally gave me a smile. Through this, I realize that sometimes your friend doesn’t know how you’re feeling right now, and a _____35_____ talk may help her understand. 21. A. hired B. seen C. helped D. greeted 22. A. German B. Japanese C. Chinese D. French 23. A. argued B. reflected C. remembered D. talked 24. A. called B. visited C. spotted D. interviewed 25. A. express B. believe C. experience D. forget 26. A. target B. model C. present D. pet 27. A. house B. mirror C. picture D. tooth 28. A. confident B. delighted C. hesitant D. considerate 29. A. insisted B. complained C. refused D. responded 30. A. Unfortunately B. Unwillingly C. Immediately D. Slowly 31. A. hanging out B. shaking hands C. getting along D. making peace 32. A. hotel B. car C. kitchen D. place 33. A. new B. broken C. delicate D. rare 34. A. exchanging B. comparing C. replacing D. associating 35. A. heart-to-heart B. side-by-side C. neck-by-neck D. shoulder-to-shoulder 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者与Madison一见如故，为此忽略了朋友Mareya的感受，后来作者意识到有时候你的朋友并不知道你此时此刻的感受，两人需要谈心促进理解。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“也许我在我最喜欢的中餐馆湖南花园见过你，”我说。A. hired雇用；B. seen看见；C. helped帮助；D. greeted和……打招呼。根据上文中的“we both had a feeling that we’d met before”可知，她们两个有曾经见过彼此的感觉，作者猜测是在中餐馆见过她。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“从没听说过。但我最喜欢的餐馆也是中国餐馆。”她说。A. German德国的；B. Japanese日本的；C. Chinese中国的；D. French法国的。根据空前的“my favorite restaurant is”和空后的“too”可知，Madison和作者喜欢的餐馆都是中餐馆。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们聊得越多，就越意识到我们有好多共同点。A. argued争论；B. reflected反映；C. remembered记得；D. talked谈话。根据上文中的““Maybe I’ve ____1____you at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hunan Garden,” I said. “Never heard of it. But my favorite restaurant is ____2____, too.” she said.”可知，两人谈论起来，聊得越多发现共同点越多。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几天后，我最好的朋友Mareya打电话给我，她已经出城一段时间了。A. called打电话；B. visited拜访；C. spotted发现；D. interviewed采访。根据下文中的“Can we meet in my place tomorrow?(我们明天能在我的住处见面吗？)”可知，Mareya约作者到她的住处，由此可知二人并未见面，而是通电话。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：你不会相信佛罗里达有多棒！A. express表达；B. believe相信；C. experience经历；D. forget忘记。根据空前的“You wouldn’t”和空后的“how amazing Florida is”可知，Mareya对自己的旅行感到非常兴奋，此处是说“你不会相信佛罗里达有多棒”，用于强调Mareya的激动之情。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我给你带来了一份礼物。A. target目标；B. model模型；C. present礼物；D. pet宠物。根据下文中的“gift”可知，Mareya给作者带了一个礼物。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个小动物的房子。A. house房屋；B. mirror镜子；C. picture图片；D. tooth牙齿。根据下文中的“seashell”可知，Mareya送的礼物是一个海贝壳，这是海生贝类的外壳，即它们的房子。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：任何一个体贴的朋友都会说她很高兴能马上见面A. confident自信的；B. delighted高兴的；C. hesitant犹豫的；D. considerate体贴的。根据句中的“that she was glad to meet immediately”并结合常识可知，当好朋友给自己带了一个礼物时，一般来说自己应该非常体贴地表示马上见面。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. insisted坚持；B. complained抱怨；C. refused拒绝；D. responded回应。上文“Can we meet in my place tomorrow?(我们明天能在我的住处见面吗？)”Mareya询问是否可以见面，这里指朋友应该做出的回应。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，我说：“对不起，我要和我的新朋友Madison出去玩。”A. Unfortunately不幸地；B. Unwillingly不愿意地；C. Immediately立即；D. Slowly慢慢地。根据作者的回答可知，作者拒绝了明天见Mareya，与上文“Any ____8____friend would have ____9____that she was glad to meet immediately!”讲述的体贴朋友应有的举动相反，所以这是一件不幸的事。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意参考上题。A. hanging out闲逛；B. shaking hands握手；C. getting along和睦相处；D. making peace议和。根据空后的“with my new friend Madison”可知，作者和新朋友Madison另有约会了，准备一起闲逛。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我去了她的住处，她给了我最美丽的贝壳。A. hotel宾馆；B. car汽车；C. kitchen厨房；D. place地方，住所。根据上文中的“Can we meet in my place tomorrow?(我们明天能在我的住处见面吗？)”可知，作者去Mareya的住处。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：拿着精致的礼物，我给了她一个大大的拥抱，但她哭了。A. new新的；B. broken破损的；C. delicate精美的；D. rare稀少的。根据上文中的“the most beautiful seashell”可知，这是一件精美的礼物。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还以为你要用Madison取代我呢！A. exchanging交换；B. comparing比较；C. replacing替代；D. associating联系。根据空后的“me with Madison”并结合上文作者因为和Madison有约而拒绝见Mareya可知，Mareya以为作者用Madison取取代了自己作为好朋友的位置。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过这件事，我意识到有时你的朋友不知道你现在的感受，一次心与心的交谈可能会帮助她理解。A. heart-to-heart坦诚亲切的；B. side-by-side并肩的；C. neck-by-neck脖连脖的；D. shoulder-to-shoulder齐心协力的。根据空后的“talk may help her understand”可知，一次心与心的交谈会帮助朋友理解自己的感受。故选A。 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。 Tianjin Marine (海洋) Museum is a famous sea museum located in Tianjin, China, which ___36___ (consist) of two parts: the main building and the marine life experience center. The main building covers ___37___ area of 32,000 square meters with eight main exhibition halls, ___38___ (display) various marine creatures like fish, whale, dolphin, sea turtles, coral, etc. One of the highlights of the museum is a large artificial hurricane device, ___39___ visitors can enter to experience the effects of intense ___40___ (wind) up to 38 meters per second. Another must-visit exhibit is the cinema, which offers visitors a chance to experience the ocean landscapes ___41___ (vivid) thanks to its high-quality surround sound and 3D visuals. In the marine life experience center, visitors can get close ___42___ a variety of marine creatures, such as sea lions, penguins, and sharks. There are also interactive activities here, including underwater VR experiences and ___43___ (education) lectures about sea creatures. In addition to exhibitions and activities, Tianjin Marine Museum is also devoted to promoting environmental protection and education on the importance of ocean conservation and how ___44___ (reduce) pollution. Overall, Tianjin Marine Museum is a great place to learn about the marine world and a must-visit for anyone ____45____ (interest) in ocean science and conservation. 【答案】36. consists 37. an 38. displaying 39. which 40. winds 41. vividly 42. to 43. educational 44. to reduce 45. interested 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了天津海洋博物馆的地理位置、建筑构成、主要展览内容、特色展品、互动活动以及其在海洋环境保护和教育方面的贡献，向读者展示天津海洋博物馆的独特魅力和教育价值，吸引对海洋科学和保护感兴趣的人士前往参观。 【36题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：天津海洋博物馆是位于中国天津的一座著名的海洋博物馆，它由两部分组成：主建筑和海洋生物体验中心。空处为从句的谓语动词；根据主句时态可知，从句时态为一般现在时；主语为“which”，即Tianjin Marine，单数，和动词短语“consist of”之间为主动关系。故填consists。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：主建筑占地面积3.2万平方米，设有八个主要展厅，展示了各种各样的海洋生物，如鱼类、鲸鱼、海豚、海龟、珊瑚等等。修饰名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词；空后单词为元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：主建筑占地面积3.2万平方米，设有八个主要展厅，展示了各种各样的海洋生物，如鱼类、鲸鱼、海豚、海龟、珊瑚等等。空处为非恶意动词担当状语；主语“The main building”和动词“display”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填displaying。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：该博物馆的一大亮点是一个大型人造飓风装置，游客可以进入其中，体验风速高达每秒 38米的强风带来的影响。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“a large artificial hurricane device”，在非限制性定语从句中担当宾语，用which引导。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：该博物馆的一大亮点是一个大型人造飓风装置，游客可以进入其中，体验风速高达每秒 38米的强风带来的影响。空处为名词形式担当宾语；根据句意可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填winds。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：另一个不容错过的展览是影院，借助其高质量的环绕音效和3D视觉效果，为游客提供了一个生动体验海洋景观的机会。修饰动词“experience”用副词形式。故填vividly。 【42题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：在海洋生物体验中心，游客可以近距离接触各种各样的海洋生物，如海狮、企鹅和鲨鱼。固定短语：get close to，意为“接触……”，符合句意。故填to。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这里还有互动活动，包括水下虚拟现实体验以及关于海洋生物的科普讲座。修饰名词用形容词形式，意为“教育性的”。故填educational。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：除了展览和活动之外，天津海洋博物馆还致力于推动环境保护，以及开展关于海洋保护重要性和如何减少污染的教育。空处为疑问词+to do担当宾语。故填to reduce。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：总的来说，天津海洋博物馆是了解海洋世界的绝佳场所，对于任何对海洋科学和保护感兴趣的人来说，都是一个必去之地。空处为形容词担当后置定语，意为“对……感兴趣的”。故填interested。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英语报记者，请用英语写一篇短文，报道学校最近组织的一次校园植树活动，并做出简单评价。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 短文题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Planting Trees in the Campus _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Planting Trees in the Campus The other day, a tree-planting activity was carried out in our school. Many students participated and showed their enthusiasm for environmental protection. First, the organizers gave a brief presentation about the importance of tree planting. Then, the students selected different positions in the campus and dug holes to plant young trees. It was a challenging task, but everyone worked so hard with great pleasure and responsibility. The event was a great success and I believe that with more events like this, the future of our world will be more positive and environmentally friendly. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的报道。要求考生写一篇短文，报道学校最近组织的一次校园植树活动，并做出简单评价。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参与：participate→ take part 首先：first→ first of all 重要性：importance→ significance 责任：responsibility→ duty 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First, the organizers gave a brief presentation about the importance of tree planting. Then, the students selected different positions in the campus and dug holes to plant young trees. 拓展句：First, the organizers gave a brief presentation about the importance of tree planting, after which the students selected different positions in the campus and dug holes to plant young trees. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It was a challenging task, but everyone worked so hard with great pleasure and responsibility.（运用了but连接的并列句） 【高分句型2】The event was a great success and I believe that with more events like this, the future of our world will be more positive and environmentally friendly.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A Four-legged Guardian Angel Snow had just melted off the ground that April day at our house in Regina Beach. I had just cleaned up the pool in preparation for selling the house. The year before, I had lost my job, and now our financial situation was depressing. Finally, I had put the home on the market. Even worse, I would have to give up my beloved Great Dane (大丹犬), Brigitte, because I could no longer afford the cost of feeding it. The thought of losing the dog and our beautiful home was almost more than I could bear. Deep in discouragement, I sat typing up my application letters. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my thirteen-month-old son, Forrest, as he lay on the carpet, playing near our big, gentle Brigitte. It seemed as if Brigitte was always meant to be in this family and she turned out to be a perfect companion. Brigitte came to our house on Christmas eve when the doorbell rang and I was sure some of my Christmas packages had arrived. I ran to the door but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a beautiful Great Dane sitting there, looking up at me with big, intelligent eyes. Perhaps, someone had found the puppy somewhere and left her there, and then rang the doorbell and ran away. They accurately guessed I would welcome an additional family member and take care of her. Thinking of these, I couldn’t help sighing and went straight back to work. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Brigitte began barking and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool. I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Forrest was nowhere to be seen. In panic, I opened the door and ran outside. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文1： There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. Breathless and astonished, I watched Brigitte mustering her courage to swim towards my son, who was struggling desperately in the icy water. Almost meanwhile, I sprang into action. With every powerful stroke, I got close to where Forrest was floating. Fortunately, he was about to sink when I grabbed him by the arm and dragged him to the shallow end of the pool, with Brigitte paddling alongside, concern obvious in her big and intelligent eyes. The moment I got my boy out, our beloved dog bounced around him, constantly licking his pale face as if to warm him. Voice trembling, I called 911 and soon we were rushed to the nearest hospital. Every second counted! Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. At this, I heaved a sigh of relief. On arriving home, our dog Brigitte leaped high up to give us warm and wet kisses, wagging her tail cheerfully. Looking directly into her eyes with gratitude and a bit of guilt, I scooped her up and held her close to my chest, unwilling to let her go for a single minute. It was then that I suddenly became aware that life sometimes can be cruel and miserable, but there was always someone or something guiding you, protecting you, and accompanying you with unconditional love and loyalty. Our dog was just our guardian angel, shattering my despair about losing our home and guiding us out of trouble. How could I leave her? 参考范文2： There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. Then to my horror, I caught sight of Forrest’s yellow sleeper. Brigitte was bravely doing her best to keep him afloat by holding on to his sleeper with her mouth. At the same time, she was desperately trying to swim to the shallow end. Only then did I realize that Forrest had somehow opened the door, wandered out and fallen into the pool. In a split second, I dove in, lifted my precious baby out and carried him inside. Hands shaking, I called 911 and we were rushed to the hospital immediately, where the doctor kept him for observation for one night. Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. Back home, once Brigitte saw him, she barked with apparent joy and wouldn’t let Forrest out of her sight. In time she settled down, but remained dedicated to Forrest and followed him everywhere, concerned about his safety. Even when Forrest was asleep, Brigitte crammed herself under the crib, keeping a vigil. Our dog was indeed an angel, erasing any despair I might have had about losing our home. A house could always be replaced, but knowing we had each other around was the greatest blessing of all. I was grateful she was part of our lives, who I would never give up. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者失业后经济紧张，不得不卖掉房子并放弃爱犬Brigitte，沮丧之中作者一边编写求职信一边从眼角余光看着儿子Forrest和Brigitte玩耍，作者回忆着遇见Brigitte的情形，后来听到Brigitte开始吠叫，作者跑去查看才意识到Forrest不见了，惊慌地打开门跑了出去。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在那里，我惊讶地看到害怕水的Brigitte跳进了游泳池。”可知，第一段可描写Brigitte跳进水里救起了Forrest，作者把儿子送去了医院。 ②由第二段首句内容“最后，医生说Forrest没事，可以出院了。”可知，第二段可描写回家后Brigitte的反应让作者决定不会放弃它。 2.续写线索：救出Forrest——送往医院——出院——Brigitte的反应——拥抱Brigitte——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①立即行动：spring into action/jump into action ②抓住：grab/catch ③意识到：become aware/realize 情绪类 ①惊讶：astonished/surprised ②感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1] Breathless and astonished, I watched Brigitte mustering her courage to swim towards my son, who was struggling desperately in the icy water.（由关系代词who引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] The moment I got my boy out, our beloved dog bounced around him, constantly licking his pale face as if to warm him. （由the moment引导时间状语从句） [高分句型3] It was then that I suddenly became aware that life sometimes can be cruel and miserable, but there was always someone or something guiding you, protecting you, and accompanying you with unconditional love and loyalty.（强调句型和that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 西宁二中教育集团2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语学科期末试卷 本试卷满分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。 2．答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. Who is the man? A. A business client. B. A job applicant. C. A new staff member. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery store. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A picture. B. A fisherman. C. A country. 4. What does the woman suggest Max do? A. Go to bed. B. Drive carefully. C. Update his blog. 5. Why does Sarah make the phone call? A. To request sick leave. B. To make a complaint. C. To postpone a meeting. 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 makes Copenhagen different from London in Lisa’s eyes? A. A less stressful life. B. Better city planning. C. More tourist sites 7. Why did Lisa originally come to Copenhagen? A. To look for a permanent job. B. To do a short-term project. C. To visit a famous museum. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the total budget for the dinner? A. £200. B. £300. C. £600. 9. What occasion is the dinner for? A. The retirement of an employee. B. The launch of a new product. C. The opening of a branch office. 10. What is the woman going to do for Mr. Lee? A. Take his order. B. Bring him the bill. C. Email him a menu. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Jenny do? A. She’s an AI engineer. B. She’s a pop singer. C. She’s a radio host. 12. How does the woman feel about what Jenny has done? A. It might cause legal problems. B. It would benefit the community. C. It could be a profitable business. 13. What will the man do next? A. Play a song. B. Contact a listener. C. Recommend a show. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does Evans say about ancient Babylonia? A. It is rich in energy resources. B. It is home to several languages. C. It is the birthplace of many foods. 15. What did people initially think the ancient texts were about? A. Cookery. B. Medicine. C. Education. 16. What do we know about the French author Jean Bottéro? A. He proved Mary Hussey right. B. He taught history at Yale University. C. He was the first to translate the texts. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What must the students wear when doing the experiment? A. Loose clothes. B. Protective glasses. C. Waterproof caps. 18. What should the students do if they knock over a chemical container? A. Report to the teacher. B. Clear up the mess. C. Check the instructions. 19. Why should the students switch roles? A. To speed up the experiment. B. To double-check the final results. C. To get an equal chance to practice. 20. What should the students do if they finish early? A. Analyze the data. B. Clean their workspace. C. Start a new experiment 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 Wireless Lawnmowers (割草机) There are four types of wireless lawnmowers — push, self-moving, riding and robot. The two most popular and affordable are push and self-moving. In general, they’re very similar in function and operation to electric wired and gas mowers. You’ll find that they’re much quieter, run cleaner and require less maintenance than gas mowers. And you don’t have to deal with the bothersome power wire. Many wireless models have brushless motors, which makes them more efficient and generate less heat than brushed motors. This helps sustain battery runtime and transfers more power to the mower. The amount of runtime will depend on the battery power. Self-moving mowers are a good choice for mediumsize to large lawns and those with sloped (倾斜的) areas. However, they can reduce battery runtime by up to half. Mowers with oversize wheels tend to be easier to operate and will roll more smoothly over rough area. Similar to other types of mowers, they can have a collection bag at the back, shoot the cut grass out the side of the mower, or chop up the grass before discharging it into a bag or onto the lawn. A mower’s deck size varies typically from 13 “ to 25”. Most mowers have two to four blades (刀片) and all feature an adjustable cutting height that usually ranges from 1“ to 4”. Most mowers have folding handles that can be adjusted to suit your height and fold up for storage. Battery: 18V 4.0 Ah to 82V 8.0Ah Cutting width: 13“ to 25” Weight:30 to 100+ Ibs Price range: $200 to $1,500 1. What are the advantages of the wireless lawnmowers? A. Quiet and easy to maintain. B. Small and convenient to operate. C. Clean and energy-efficient. D. Affordable and good-looking. 2. What will happen when the self-moving mowers are used in sloped areas? A. The runtime will be increased. B. The battery will run out sooner. C. The operation will become tougher. D. The performance will be better. 3. What may you do before putting away the mowers? A. Fold them up. B. Take them apart. C. Adjust their height. D. Fully charge them. B Growing up in rural Hungary, Krisztina Christmon Ph.D., always imagined taking over her grandparents’ farm one day. But by the time she graduated from university, the farm had been sold, because her grandfather suffered a major accident while burning plastic agricultural waste. Years later, Christmon realized she could honor her grandfather’s memory and support the farming community in a different way: by ensuring farmers never have to burn plastics in the first place. In 2021, she co-founded a startup called Repurpose Farm Plastic that aims to collect and clean farmers’ unwanted plastics. Once treated, these commonly used items can be recycled into other useful products. Christmon’s team participated in Innovation Corps (I-Corps), an entrepreneurial training program, where Christmon’s mentors (导师) encouraged her to turn her idea into a startup. “I thought business wasn’t for me — I’m a scientist!” she said. “But when we conducted interviews with farmers, everyone was so eager to talk to us. Every farmer told us they would pay the same for a trash removal service or more for recycling pickup. I thought, ‘OK, if no one else is working on this, I guess it’s going to be me.’” Christmon launched Repurpose Farm Plastic with help from I-Corps, and built the plastic cleaning equipment, which is currently ready for mass production. Their machine — a little larger than a dining table — does not rely on water. It uses a drying technology to remove 99% of the dirt from agricultural plastics. Once cleaned, these plastics can be handed off to companies that ultimately transform them into furniture, decking and similar items. Christmon says this not only reduces wastefulness but also serves a greater environmental good. Christmon and Rickles hope to start collecting plastic from farms and launch the business soon. Building a startup has been a major time commitment, but she doesn’t mind as long as she’s helping people and the environment in the process. 4. What originally motivated Christmon to work on plastic recycling? A. Her farming experience. B. Her university education. C. Her grandfather’s sufferings. D. Her mentors’ encouragement. 5. What can we infer about Christmon from paragraph 4? A. She got much support from farmers. B. She once doubted her professional competence. C. She was forced to found the startup originally. D. She met great misunderstanding in her business. 6. What does Christmon’s machine mainly do? A. Dry the dirt. B. Purify the water. C. Clean the plastics. D. Produce dining tables. 7. Which of the following can best describe Christmon? A. Curious and faithful. B. Creative and devoted. C. Ambitious and patient. D. Kind and generous. C When we’re stressed, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal medulla (肾上腺髓质). That signal causes many unpleasant symptoms. Until recently, most scientists believe that muscles have nothing to do with stress because they don’t influence how the brain and the adrenal medulla communicate. In fact, Strick, a leading neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh, says he has long been suspicious of claims that exercises building muscles like yoga can decrease stress. “I need to see that there’s a connection; that there’s a real biological basis,” he says. In 2016, Strick decided to study the connection between muscles and stress by using a method he pioneered. Strick invented a process where he could put a virus into an organ to track the neural network s that connect the brain and the muscles. “So we injected (注入) the adrenal medulla with a virus, and we tracked it back into the brain and then mapped which areas influenced the adrenal,” he says. “And that’s where the surprise came.” Essentially, Strick discovered that our stress response is controlled by more than just the ‘thinking’ part of the brain. Other parts of the brain, including those controlling our muscles, are also sending signals to the adrenal medulla. And the area of the brain that communicates with the adrenal receives signals from the core muscles as well. So, strengthening those muscles, Strick says, can adjust our stress. When we’re tapping away at a computer in a chair all day, many of us feel more mentally stressed. Strick recommends strengthening the core muscles so that sitting upright all day becomes more natural. “Slump, and then sit up straight,” he says “And see what the difference they make to your mood.” Strick also says this discovery was a wake-up call for his own health. He credits his children, who persuaded him to try yoga years ago. “And I once said, come on, give me a break. I don’t have time,” he says. “But as it turns out, they’re right.” 8. What can we learn about Strick’s study? A. He referred to other researchers’ methods. B. He observed the influence a virus has on the adrenal. C. He got the result similar to that of previous studies. D. He found the part of the brain managing muscles can affect stress. 9. What does the underlined word “slump” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Sink into a chair. B. Stand up all of a sudden. C. Stare at something carefully. D. Do intense physical exercise. 10. What does Strick think of yoga at the end of the passage? A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Why We Are So Easily Stressed B. Benefits of Doing Sports Like Yoga C. Ways of Strengthening Our Muscles D. Our Muscles Can Affect Our Mood D Are your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Can’t recall the title of a book? I’ve had those moments. Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp. A new study finds Tai Chi study can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆). The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be. As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-mirrute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline. The average score of participant s at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who practiced a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that they’re going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia. Researchers also tested a more stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function. The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves. 12. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph? A. To present the author’s doubts. B. To expect answers from readers. C. To analyze the causes of forgetfulness. D. To introduce the main topic of the text. 13. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test. C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants. 14. What does the pre-best average score of the participants imply? A. Most of them suffer from, dementia. B. They remain as quick-minded as before. C. Many of them have slight cognitive decline. D. They can protect themselves against dementia. 15. Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact? A. It helps resolve challenges. B. It involves mind-body movements. C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years. D. It improves the participants academic level. 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。 It’s important to feel refreshed throughout your day, not just when you wake up in the morning. Find small ways to feel refreshed as you go about your day. It can be as simple as choosing something new on the menu. Start an exercise routine. Doing exercise reduces stress and helps you work off anxious energy. Try to work a 30-minute exercise session into your schedule 5 or 6 days each week. ___16___ Regular physical activity also helps maintain good blood pressure. Think positively. ___17___ To help yourself have the ability to think positively, do things like accepting your own limitations, letting go of guilt, and telling yourself that you are doing a good job. If you find your thoughts constantly turning negative, start putting up sticky notes in your office or around your house as reminders. ___18___ If you have a stressful job and feel worn out after a long day, jumping into an activity you see as a pleasure can help you feel refreshed. Do something like reading a book, going to see a movie, or listening to music to change your mindset and have fun. You can also pick up a new hobby like sewing, drawing or painting, making something with your hands like jewelry. ___19___ Go somewhere fun. Get out of your routine now and then by going on an outing to a place you know is fun, or try a new place that sounds fun. Nothing makes you feel more refreshed than a new pleasure experience. Feeling refreshed means that your strength is restored. ___20___ A. Your choices are nearly limitless. B. Perform activities that bring you joy. C. Laughing is good, however you look at it. D. This is a direct way to restore your mind. E. As thoughts come into your mind, don’t engage with them. F. Start small by taking two 15-minute walking breaks at work every day. G. The new perspective that comes from visiting a new place does just that. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 From the moment I met Madison, we both had a feeling that we’d met before. “Maybe I’ve ____21____ you at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hunan Garden,” I said. “Never heard of it. But my favorite restaurant is ____22____, too.” she said. The more we ____23____, the more we realized how much we had in common. A few days later, my best friend Mareya ____24____ me, who’d been out of town for a while. “You wouldn’t ____25____ how amazing Florida is! I brought you a ____26____. It’s a little creature’s ____27____. Can we meet in my place tomorrow?” she said. Any ____28____ friend would have ____29____ that she was glad to meet immediately! _____30_____, I said, “Sorry, but I’m _____31_____ with my new friend Madison.” “Then give me a call on Saturday!” Mareya said. I responded, “Um, all right.” But it wasn’t until Monday that I remembered Mareya. I went to her _____32_____, and she gave me the most beautiful seashell. Holding the _____33_____ gift, I gave her a huge hug, but she burst into tears. “I thought you were _____34_____ me with Madison!” she said. I apologized sincerely. She finally gave me a smile. Through this, I realize that sometimes your friend doesn’t know how you’re feeling right now, and a _____35_____ talk may help her understand. 21. A. hired B. seen C. helped D. greeted 22. A. German B. Japanese C. Chinese D. French 23. A. argued B. reflected C. remembered D. talked 24. A. called B. visited C. spotted D. interviewed 25. A. express B. believe C. experience D. forget 26. A. target B. model C. present D. pet 27. A. house B. mirror C. picture D. tooth 28. A. confident B. delighted C. hesitant D. considerate 29. A. insisted B. complained C. refused D. responded 30. A. Unfortunately B. Unwillingly C. Immediately D. Slowly 31. A. hanging out B. shaking hands C. getting along D. making peace 32. A. hotel B. car C. kitchen D. place 33. A. new B. broken C. delicate D. rare 34. A. exchanging B. comparing C. replacing D. associating 35. A. heart-to-heart B. side-by-side C. neck-by-neck D. shoulder-to-shoulder 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。 Tianjin Marine (海洋) Museum is a famous sea museum located in Tianjin, China, which ___36___ (consist) of two parts: the main building and the marine life experience center. The main building covers ___37___ area of 32,000 square meters with eight main exhibition halls, ___38___ (display) various marine creatures like fish, whale, dolphin, sea turtles, coral, etc. One of the highlights of the museum is a large artificial hurricane device, ___39___ visitors can enter to experience the effects of intense ___40___ (wind) up to 38 meters per second. Another must-visit exhibit is the cinema, which offers visitors a chance to experience the ocean landscapes ___41___ (vivid) thanks to its high-quality surround sound and 3D visuals. In the marine life experience center, visitors can get close ___42___ a variety of marine creatures, such as sea lions, penguins, and sharks. There are also interactive activities here, including underwater VR experiences and ___43___ (education) lectures about sea creatures. In addition to exhibitions and activities, Tianjin Marine Museum is also devoted to promoting environmental protection and education on the importance of ocean conservation and how ___44___ (reduce) pollution. Overall, Tianjin Marine Museum is a great place to learn about the marine world and a must-visit for anyone ____45____ (interest) in ocean science and conservation. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英语报记者，请用英语写一篇短文，报道学校最近组织的一次校园植树活动，并做出简单评价。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 短文题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Planting Trees in the Campus _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 A Four-legged Guardian Angel Snow had just melted off the ground that April day at our house in Regina Beach. I had just cleaned up the pool in preparation for selling the house. The year before, I had lost my job, and now our financial situation was depressing. Finally, I had put the home on the market. Even worse, I would have to give up my beloved Great Dane (大丹犬), Brigitte, because I could no longer afford the cost of feeding it. The thought of losing the dog and our beautiful home was almost more than I could bear. Deep in discouragement, I sat typing up my application letters. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my thirteen-month-old son, Forrest, as he lay on the carpet, playing near our big, gentle Brigitte. It seemed as if Brigitte was always meant to be in this family and she turned out to be a perfect companion. Brigitte came to our house on Christmas eve when the doorbell rang and I was sure some of my Christmas packages had arrived. I ran to the door but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a beautiful Great Dane sitting there, looking up at me with big, intelligent eyes. Perhaps, someone had found the puppy somewhere and left her there, and then rang the doorbell and ran away. They accurately guessed I would welcome an additional family member and take care of her. Thinking of these, I couldn’t help sighing and went straight back to work. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Brigitte began barking and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool. I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Forrest was nowhere to be seen. In panic, I opened the door and ran outside. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $