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绝密★启用前 醴陵市第一中学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．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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 Four Best Places to Camp around the World There are few more rewarding feelings than putting up your tent and spending the night beneath the stars. From New Zealand to Finland, this is our pick of four best places to camp around the globe. Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand You can’t talk about the best places to camp without mentioning New Zealand’s otherworldly landscapes. Aoraki (or Mount Cook) is the country’s highest mountain, and the surrounding rocky region is the South Island’s finest outdoor playground. Views from the campgrounds here are simply amazing. Devon, England The southwest of England feels a million miles from the rest of the UK. The campsites on Dartmoor and Exmoor are fantastic places to build a tent. However, you’ll also find spots with unbeatable views along the rocky cliffs that sweep down to the Atlantic on the north Devon coast. Come in autumn, when you can watch a huge red sunset slowly over the horizon. The Alps, France As a ski resort in the winter months, the Alps transform as the snow melts. Once the moderate spring weather arrives, so do hikers and campers. You’ll find beautifully fresh alpine air and old villages nestled in the foothills. It’s one of the best places to camp, made all the more special by the starry night sky above. Hossa National Park, Finland Finland’s newest national park (which opened in 2017) is in the wild northeast of the country. You’ll find here a rugged landscape of rivers, lakes and forests. Finland welcomes wild campers and the park is dotted with remote shelters and plain cabins, all with spots for campfires. 1. What do Mount Cook National Park and Devon have in common? A. Near the coast. B. Ski resorts in winter C. Fantastic views around campsites. D. The time to visit. 2. Which place will be chosen for accommodation if you don’t take a tent? A. Mount Cook National Park. B. Devon. C. The Alps. D. Hossa National Park. 3. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A reflection in a travel journal. B. A guidebook to camping. C. An essay about tourism. D. An introduction to traveling 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要推荐了全球四个最佳露营地点，包括新西兰和芬兰，这些地方以其壮丽的自然景色和适合露营的设施而闻名。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand中的“Views from the campgrounds here are simply amazing (从这里的露营地看到的景色简直太惊艳了。)”和Devon, England中的“However, you’ll also find spots with unbeatable views along the rocky cliffs that sweep down to the Atlantic on the north Devon coast. (然而，你还会在北德文郡海岸的岩石悬崖上发现一些拥有无与伦比景观的地方，这些地方一直延伸到大西洋。)”可知，这两个景区的共同点是露营地都能观赏到美丽的风景。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hossa National Park, Finland中的“Finland welcomes wild campers and the park is dotted with remote shelters and plain cabins, all with spots for campfires. (芬兰欢迎野外露营者，公园里散布着遥远的避难所和简陋的小木屋，都设有营火地点。)”可知，该景区有零星的住所和小木屋，因此Hossa National Park适合在景区内寻找住所的游客。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“From New Zealand to Finland, this is our pick of four best places to camp around the globe (从新西兰到芬兰，这是我们推荐的全球四个最佳露营地点。)”可知，本文主要是介绍四个适合露营的景区，由此可知，本文选自一篇露营指南。故选B项。 B Growing up on a farm, I learned from my parents about the large bees we called mangangava. But in college when I gave a presentation about those bees, I didn’t mention their familiar name; instead I used formal terms when describing their adaptations for pollinating (授粉). I was afraid of being judged for expressing my personal knowledge in a science class. But when the instructor pressed me to tell the class whether I’d seen the bees myself and what I called them, my views and my whole career path began to change. I realized my background was valuable, and that my calling was to help educate others like me. My parents worked on a small farm and I often helped out when I was not in school. They had a close relationship with nature, something they learned from my grandparents and passed down to me. This was why I became interested in biology. In college, I joined a series of labs to gain research experience, but my interest in pursuing a career as a scientist began to wane after I realized my research was not helping poor people like my parents. As a black student from a rural community, I also felt out of place in most classes. The feeling of not belonging circled in my head. I sometimes thought about giving up. My instructor’s request that I share my knowledge of the mangangava bee changed my view. She saw that tapping into my personal experiences would help me grasp the scientific concepts. No other professor bad shown that kind of sensitivity, which helped me realize I did have a place in higher education and that I didn’t need to hide who I truly am. I’m now a master’s student in education, working on a project that explores the connect ion between science and traditional knowledge. I don’t think I’d be here if I hadn’t crossed paths with my instructor. We ne ed more educators and scientists like her people who can serve as role models and know that the best way to nurture new scientists is to allow students to be themselves. 4. What did the author initially think of his background when in college? A. It was of little use for his college studies. B. It motivated him to carry on his research. C. It gave him an advantage over others. D. It was something he wanted to hide. 5. What does the underlined word “wane” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. remain B. advance C. fade D. rise 6. What should a good educator do according to the author? A. Value students’ personal knowledge and views. B. Inspire students to work as hard as he or she does. C. Treat students from different backgrounds equally. D. Be equipped with rich knowledge of a certain field. 7. What is the main idea of this passage? A. The family is one of the nature’s masterpieces. B. Every man is the architect of his own fortune. C. A good teacher is better than ten thousand books. D. Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者从小生活在农场，对一种名叫mangangava蜜蜂很熟悉，在大学做有关与这种蜜蜂的报告时，被导师鼓励用自己的经验来介绍这种蜜蜂而不是书上的内容，导师的鼓励打开了作者科学研究的道路。文章向我们说明了一个道理：一位好老师，胜过万卷书。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容“But in college when I gave a presentation about those bees, I didn’t mention their familiar name; instead I used formal terms when describing their adaptations for pollinating(授粉). I was afraid of being judged for expressing my personal knowledge in a science class. (但在大学里，当我做关于这些蜜蜂的演讲时，我没有提到它们熟悉的名字；相反，我在描述它们对授粉的适应时使用了正式的术语。我害怕因为在科学课上表达了我的个人知识而受到评判)”，“ I realized my background was valuable, and that my calling was to help educate others like me.(我意识到我的背景很有价值，我的使命是帮助教育像我这样的人)”和第四段“No other professor bad shown that kind of sensitivity, which helped me realize I did have a place in higher education and that I didn’t need to hide who I truly am.(没有其他坏教授表现出这种敏感性，这让我意识到我在高等教育中确实有一席之地，我不需要隐瞒自己的真实身份)”可知，作者在科学课上作报告时没有用他熟悉的名字，用专业的术语来介绍这种蜜蜂，因为他害怕因为表达个人知识被人评论，后来那次事情之后他意识到他的背景知识是有价值的，作者意识到不必隐藏真正的自己。由此可推知，在大学里作者起初想隐藏自己的背景。故选D。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线所在的句子“after I realized my research was not helping poor people like my parents(在我意识到我的研究并没有帮助像我父母这样的穷人之后)”以及“The feeling of not belonging circled in my head. I sometimes thought about giving up.(不归属感在我的脑海中盘旋。我有时想过放弃)”可知，当作者意识到自己的研究并没有帮助像父母这样的穷人时，作者对从事科学家职业的兴趣开始减弱。由此推知，划线词wane意为“减退，减弱”。故选C 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We ne ed more educators and scientists like her people who can serve as role models and know that the best way to nurture new scientists is to allow students to be themselves.(我们需要更多像她这样的教育工作者和科学家，他们可以成为榜样，知道培养新科学家的最好方法是让学生做自己)”可知，作者认为优秀的教育者应该要为学生树立榜样，让学生做自己。由此可推知，作者认为一个好的教育者应该尊重和挖掘学生自己已有的知识、经历和看法，像他在故事中提到的导师那样。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I don’t think I’d be here if I hadn’t crossed paths with my instructor. We ne ed more educators and scientists like her people who can serve as role models and know that the best way to nurture new scientists is to allow students to be themselves.(如果我没有和我的教练相遇，我想我不会在这里。我们需要更多像她这样的教育工作者和科学家，他们可以成为榜样，知道培养新科学家的最好方法是让学生做自己)”及全文可知，文章通过作者从小生活在农场，对一种名叫mangangava蜜蜂很熟悉，在大学做有关与这种蜜蜂的报告时，被导师鼓励用自己的经验来介绍这种蜜蜂而不是书上的内容，导师的鼓励打开了作者科学研究的道路。文章向我们说明了一个道理：一位好老师，胜过万卷书。故选C。 C A recent review of numerous studies shows that childhood exposure to chemicals in common plastic household items poses significant and lasting health risks, extending well into adulthood. Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the findings highlight particular concern for three classes of chemicals: phthalates (making plastic flexible), bisphenols (providing rigidity) and PFAS (resisting heat and water). The research, which analyzed data from thousands of pregnant mothers and children, links these chemicals to a range of long-term health issues. Experts explain that these substances can disturb hormone function and lead to body-wide inflammation (发炎). Furthermore, early-life exposure is associated with problems like autism and ADHD, as well as IQ loss. These chemicals are widespread, found in food packaging, cosmetics and even paper receipts. As plastics are used, heated, or washed, microplastic and nanoparticles are released and get absorbed. The review also suggests practical solutions. Parents can reduce exposure by switching to glass or stainless-steel containers and avoiding microwaving or dishwashing plastic. Healthcare providers are encouraged to guide families toward safer choices. At a policy level, researchers call for stricter regulations, especially for non-essential plastics. This urgency is supported by the ongoing negotiations for the UN Global Plastics Treaty, which aims to establish legally binding (有约束力的) limits on plastic production. According to Trasande, the findings in the article support the urgent need for a strong agreement to help protect not only the environment but human health as well. He notes that while the economic value of the plastics industry is commonly raised as a barrier to carrying out regulations, the resulting health care costs from exposure are enormous, with his research estimates reaching roughly $250 billion per year in the United States alone. However, the researchers clarify that their findings do not challenge the essential, life-saving uses of plastic in medical settings. The concern lies primarily with unnecessary use outside of healthcare. 8. What’s the effect of childhood exposure to plastic chemicals? A. It doesn’t impact hormone function. B. It leads to temporary health issues. C. It results in lasting mental problems. D. It causes health problems lasting into adulthood. 9. Why are glass or stainless-steel containers recommended? A. To reduce harmful chemical intake. B. To lower personal healthcare cost. C. To follow international regulations. D. To enhance food flavor and quality. 10. What can be inferred about the solutions to plastic chemical exposure? A. Stricter regulations on plastic uses play a vital role. B. Both individual actions and policy changes are needed. C. Parents bear the primary responsibility for protection. D. Medical professionals should lead the public education. 11. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To call for a total ban on plastic production. B. To stress the essential role of plastics in medicine. C. To reveal risks of plastic exposure and urge actions. D. To assess the economic cost of plastic-related diseases. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究表明，儿童接触家用塑料化学品会带来长期健康危害。文章介绍了相关风险、来源，并从个人、医疗及政策层面提出应对措施，呼吁加强管控与保护。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A recent review of numerous studies shows that childhood exposure to chemicals in common plastic household items poses significant and lasting health risks, extending well into adulthood.(最近对多项研究的综合分析表明，儿童时期接触常见塑料家居用品中的化学物质会带来严重且持久的健康风险，这种影响会持续到成年时期)”可知，研究表明童年期接触塑料化学品给健康带来的风险一直会延续到成年期。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Parents can reduce exposure by switching to glass or stainless-steel containers and avoiding microwaving or dishwashing plastic.(家长们可以通过改用玻璃或不锈钢容器，并避免使用微波炉加热或用洗碗机清洗塑料容器来减少接触风险)”可知，推荐使用玻璃或不锈钢容器是为了减少有害化学物质的摄入。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Parents can reduce exposure by switching to glass or stainless-steel containers and avoiding microwaving or dishwashing plastic. Healthcare providers are encouraged to guide families toward safer choices.(家长可以通过改用玻璃或不锈钢容器，并避免使用微波炉加热或用洗碗机清洗塑料容器来减少接触风险。同时，也鼓励医疗保健人员引导家庭选择更安全的替代品)”以及第五段“At a policy level, researchers call for stricter regulations, especially for non-essential plastics. This urgency is supported by the ongoing negotiations for the UN Global Plastics Treaty, which aims to establish legally binding (有约束力的) limits on plastic production.(在政策层面，研究人员呼吁制定更严格的法规，尤其是针对非必需塑料制品。这种紧迫性得到了正在进行的联合国全球塑料条约谈判的支持，该条约旨在确立具有法律约束力的塑料产量限制标准)”可知，要解决这个问题，需要个人行动和政策改变相结合。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“A recent review of numerous studies shows that childhood exposure to chemicals in common plastic household items poses significant and lasting health risks, extending well into adulthood. Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the findings highlight particular concern for three classes of chemicals: phthalates (making plastic flexible), bisphenols (providing rigidity) and PFAS (resisting heat and water).(最近一项针对多项研究的综述表明，儿童时期接触普通家用塑料制品中的化学物质会带来重大且持久的健康风险，这种风险会一直延续到成年。该研究发表在《柳叶刀·儿童与青少年健康》上，结果特别指出三类化学物质令人担忧：邻苯二甲酸酯（使塑料具有柔韧性）、双酚类（使塑料坚硬）以及全氟和多氟烷基物质（耐热、防水）)”以及文章主要说明了研究表明，儿童接触家用塑料化学品会带来长期健康危害。文章介绍了相关风险、来源，并从个人、医疗及政策层面提出应对措施，呼吁加强管控与保护。可知，这篇文章的目的是揭示塑料接触可能带来的风险，并呼吁采取相应措施。故选C。 D You are in a quiet room, trying to focus on an important report. Yet a short piece of melody keeps circling in your mind, refusing to leave. This phenomenon, known as an “earworm,” may be more than just an annoyance — it reveals something about how our brains work. Researchers suggest that earworms may arise from a type of withdrawal response to the absence of music. When we desire music but cannot hear it, our brains may generate their own internal melodies, leading to an earworm. Studies show that earworms are more likely to occur with songs heard frequently or recently. In one experiment, participants listened to an unfamiliar song either two or six times. Over the following three days, researchers contacted them at random intervals. About one-third reported having the song stuck in their heads at the time of contact. The effect was stronger for those who had heard the song six times and was most common the day after exposure. Once an earworm takes hold, it does more than just bother us — it invades our working memory. Working memory is the cognitive system that holds and processes information in the short term. When a song is stuck in our heads, it occupies valuable space in this system, making it harder to recall other information accurately. The more familiar the song, the greater the interference. So how can we get rid of an unwanted earworm? A surprisingly simple solution may be chewing gum. Part of our working memory relies on the “inner voice,” which involves tiny, unconscious movements of the throat muscles. Chewing gum engages these same muscles, potentially disrupting the mental loop of the earworm and helping it fade away. 12. What is the main cause of earworms according to the text? A. Lack of sleep. B. Overuse of social media. C. A desire for music without hearing it. D. Exposure to loud environments. 13. What did the experiment in paragraph 3 reveal? A. Frequent listening increases the chance of earworms. B. Earworms disappear completely after three days. C. Unfamiliar songs never become earworms. D. Earworms only occur during sleep. 14. How do earworms affect cognitive performance? A. They improve long-term memory. B. They reduce the capacity of working memory. C. They help focus attention on tasks. D. They increase creativity. 15. Why might chewing gum help stop an earworm? A. It distracts the brain with a new sound. B. It relaxes the entire body. C. It occupies the throat muscles used by the “inner voice.” D. It releases chemicals that calm the brain. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了耳虫现象的成因、影响及如何消除耳虫现象。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Researchers suggest that earworms may arise from a type of withdrawal response to the absence of music. When we desire music but cannot hear it, our brains may generate their own internal melodies, leading to an earworm.(研究人员认为，耳虫现象可能源于对音乐缺失的一种戒断反应。当我们渴望音乐却听不到时，我们的大脑可能会产生自己的内部旋律，从而导致耳虫现象。)”可知，耳虫现象的主要原因是渴望音乐却听不到。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Studies show that earworms are more likely to occur with songs heard frequently or recently.(研究表明，频繁听过或近期听过的歌曲，更容易引发耳虫。)”可知，频繁听歌会增加耳虫现象出现的几率。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Once an earworm takes hold, it does more than just bother us—it invades our working memory. Working memory is the cognitive system that holds and processes information in the short term. When a song is stuck in our heads, it occupies valuable space in this system, making it harder to recall other information accurately.(一旦耳虫现象出现，它不仅仅会困扰我们，还会侵入我们的工作记忆。工作记忆是一种在短期内保存和处理信息的认知系统。当一首歌卡在我们的脑海里时，它会占据这个系统中的宝贵空间，使我们更难准确地回忆其他信息。)”可知，耳虫现象会减少工作记忆的容量。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Part of our working memory relies on the “inner voice,” which involves tiny, unconscious movements of the throat muscles. Chewing gum engages these same muscles, potentially disrupting the mental loop of the earworm and helping it fade away.(我们工作记忆的一部分依赖于“内心声音”，这涉及到喉咙肌肉的微小、无意识的运动。嚼口香糖会调动这些相同的肌肉，可能会破坏耳虫的心理循环，帮助它逐渐消失。)”可知，嚼口香糖可能会占用“内心声音”所使用的喉咙肌肉，从而帮助停止耳虫现象。 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。 How to Stop Procrastinating at Bedtime When I have done the dishes, cleaned the living room, and shot off my last work email of the night, it is “me” time. It is also, cruelly, bedtime. I know I should sleep, but instead I stay up way too late scrolling (滚屏) on TikTok. This is my only uninterrupted time. ___16___ . Such phenomenon is called “bedtime procrastination”. People with stressful days and little control over their time are those who are most likely to fall into that category. However, all too often, bedtime procrastinators end up exhausted the next day, thus sinking into a terrible cycle. Here are some tips to regain control of your sleep. ·Move up your “me” time. Although this might not be possible for everyone, consider shifting your self-care tasks to earlier time in the day. ___17___ , or include meal preparation Sundays in your weekly routine so you can get the hours back that you would have spent cooking each weeknight. · ___18___ . When you scroll on your phone or watch TV in bed, weekdays or weekends, you’re training your brain to think that’s what you’re supposed to do in bed. A good choice is to reserve your bed for sleep, especially if you struggle to fall asleep at night. ·Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Create one that you look forward to. Practice yoga, take a warm shower, or listen to an audiobook — the key is to do whatever you find most calming and enjoyable. Experts also recommend washing your face and brushing your teeth, right after dinner. ___19___ . Do remember, overcoming bedtime procrastination is not about perfection, but progress. ___20___ . Whether you’re struggling with sleep problems or mental stress, addressing sleep procrastination can be a game-changer. Start tonight by setting a reasonable bedtime and sticking to it. Your future, well-rested self will thank you. 40 A. I want to maximize it B. Don’t hang out in bed C. Read physical books instead D. If you are working to a tight schedule even on weekends E. Invest in a high-end dishwasher to get in a quick yoga session F. Then it won’t be such an effort to get into bed when you feel sleepy G. Small but consistent changes bring significant improvements over time 【答案】16. A 17. E 18. B 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了“睡前拖延症”的现象及其危害，并提供了几种改善睡眠习惯的建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“This is my only uninterrupted time.(这是我唯一不受打扰的时间)”可知，作者想要充分利用这段自由时间。由此可知，A. I want to maximize it(我想充分利用它)能够承接上文，符合语境。故选A。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Move up your “me” time. Although this might not be possible for everyone, consider shifting your self-care tasks to earlier time in the day.(提前你的“自我”时间。虽然这可能不适合每个人，但考虑把你的自我照顾任务转移到一天中的早些时候)”可知，此处讲的是如何节省时间。由此可知，E. Invest in a high-end dishwasher to get in a quick yoga session (投资一台高端洗碗机，来一次快速的瑜伽练习)是一个具体的建议，说明如何通过节省家务时间来获得更多的自我时间，符合语境。故选E。 【18题详解】 根据下文“When you scroll on your phone or watch TV in bed, weekdays or weekends, you’re training your brain to think that’s what you’re supposed to do in bed. A good choice is to reserve your bed for sleep, especially if you struggle to fall asleep at night.(当你在床上玩手机或看电视时，无论是工作日还是周末，你都在训练你的大脑，让它认为那是你应该在床上做的事情。一个不错的选择是保留你的床睡觉，特别是如果你晚上难以入睡)”可知，这一段讨论的是如何避免在床上做其他活动，如刷手机或看电视，因为这会让大脑习惯在床上做这些事情，而不是睡觉。由此可知，B. Don’t hang out in bed (不要在床上闲逛)直接点明了这一建议，强调要将床仅用于睡觉，符合语境。故选B。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Create one that you look forward to. Practice yoga, take a warm shower, or listen to an audiobook — the key is to do whatever you find most calming and enjoyable. Experts also recommend washing your face and brushing your teeth, right after dinner.(创造一个放松的睡前习惯。创造一个你期待的。练习瑜伽，洗个热水澡，或者听一本有声读物——关键是做任何你觉得最平静、最愉快的事情。专家还建议，晚饭后马上洗脸刷牙)”可知，这一段建议创建一个放松的睡前例程。由此可知，F. Then it won’t be such an effort to get into bed when you feel sleepy (这样当你觉得困的时候就不用费力上床了)解释了为什么这些睡前活动很重要，因为它们可以帮助你更容易地进入睡眠状态，符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Do remember, overcoming bedtime procrastination is not about perfection, but progress.(记住，克服睡前拖延症不是完美的问题，而是进步的问题)”及下文“Start tonight by setting a reasonable bedtime and sticking to it.(从今晚开始，设定一个合理的就寝时间，并坚持下去)”可知，最后一段强调克服睡前拖延不是一蹴而就的，而是需要持续的进步。由此可知，G. Small but consistent changes bring significant improvements over time(随着时间的推移，小而一致的改变会带来显著的改善)能够承上启下，总结了前文观点，并引起下文，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。 The summer I turned 16, I decided to become a guitarist. I found online lessons, and ____21____. For week one, it was great. My fingers ____22____, but I told myself that was part of the process. Physical pain meant ____23____. I was convinced that I’d be playing my favorite songs in no time. Then week two ____24____. The simple chords (和弦) felt impossible. I practiced with my door locked, ____25____ for anyone to hear. By week three, the guitar sat in the corner, gathering ____26____. Every time I looked at it, I felt a wave of ____27____. But picking it up again felt even worse. Dad found me staring at it one afternoon. “You quit?” he asked. I ____28____. “I’m just not cut out for it.” He sat down. “I once learned the piano for only two weeks. But I learned failing at something doesn’t mean you ____29____ your time. It just means you find out it isn’t your thing. That’s ____30____ too.” I didn’t pick the guitar back up. But I kept ____31____ about what he said. We hear so much about never quitting. But there’s something to trying something. It’s that you ____32____ it a real shot, and walk away when it doesn’t fit. The next year, I joined the photography club. It ____33____ I had a good eye for light and composition. And I ____34____ found my way there by failing at guitar. Sometimes you have to try the ____35____ thing to recognize what the right thing feels like. 21. A. waited B. practiced C. struggled D. cheered 22. A. healed B. ached C. strengthened D. softened 23. A. progress B. attempt C. responsibility D. patience 24. A. left B. arrived C. remained D. disappeared 25. A. excited B. surprised C. disappointed D. embarrassed 26. A. dust B. mud C. soil D. mark 27. A. pride B. relief C. guilt D. delight 28. A. nodded B. shouted C. hesitated D. agreed 29. A. save B. waste C. spend D. kill 30. A. strange B. normal C. striking D. valuable 31. A. worrying B. dreaming C. thinking D. asking 32. A. have B. make C. take D. give 33. A. turned out B. came out C. figured out D. found out 34. A. quickly B. easily C. eventually D. directly 35. A. good B. same C. simple D. wrong 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者16岁那年决定成为吉他手，起初满怀信心练习，却因遇到困难而放弃。父亲告诉作者，失败并不意味着浪费时间，反而能帮助自己认清方向。后来作者加入摄影俱乐部，发现了自己的天赋，也领悟到：有时需要尝试错误的事情，才能认清什么是适合自己的正确选择。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：我找到了在线课程，然后开始练习。A. waited等待；B. practiced练习；C. struggled挣扎；D. cheered欢呼。根据前文“I decided to become a guitarist. I found online lessons”可知，作者决定学吉他并找到了在线课程，接下来自然是开始练习。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：我的手指很疼，但我告诉自己这是过程的一部分。A. healed治愈；B. ached疼痛；C. strengthened加强；D. softened软化。根据后文“Physical pain”可知，作者的手指很疼。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：身体疼痛意味着进步。A. progress进步；B. attempt尝试；C. responsibility责任；D. patience耐心。根据前文“My fingers ____, but I told myself that was part of the process.”可知，作者认为手指疼痛是学习吉他过程中的一部分，即意味着进步。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：然后第二周来了。A. left离开；B. arrived到达；C. remained保持；D. disappeared消失。根据前文“For week one, it was great.”以及后文“The simple chords (和弦) felt impossible.”可知，第一周进展顺利，但第二周情况发生了变化，即第二周来了。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我锁着门练习，不好意思让任何人听到。A. excited兴奋的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. disappointed失望的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据前文“The simple chords (和弦) felt impossible.”可知，作者觉得简单的和弦都很难，因此锁着门练习是怕被人听到而感到尴尬，符合其受挫后的心态，贴合语境。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：到了第三周，吉他放在角落里，积满了灰尘。A. dust灰尘；B. mud泥；C. soil土壤；D. mark标记。根据前文“By week three, the guitar sat in the corner”可知，吉他上积满了灰尘。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：每次我看到它，我都感到一阵内疚。A. pride骄傲；B. relief宽慰；C. guilt内疚；D. delight高兴。根据前文“By week three, the guitar sat in the corner, gathering ____”可知，作者放弃了学吉他，吉他被放在角落里积灰，因此每次看到它都会感到内疚。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：我点了点头。A. nodded点头；B. shouted大喊；C. hesitated犹豫；D. agreed同意。根据后文“I’m just not cut out for it”(我只是不适合做这个)，可知作者承认自己放弃了，所以会“点头”回应父亲的问题，符合语境。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：但我明白失败在某件事上并不意味着你浪费了时间。A. save节省；B. waste浪费；C. spend花费；D. kill杀死。根据后文“It just means you find out it isn’t your thing.”可知，父亲认为失败只是意味着发现某件事不适合自己，并不意味着浪费了时间。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：那也是很有价值的。A. strange奇怪的；B. normal正常的；C. striking引人注目的；D. valuable有价值的。根据前文“But I learned failing at something doesn’t mean you ____ your time. It just means you find out it isn’t your thing.”可知，父亲认为从失败中学习也是很有价值的。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：但我一直想着他说的话。A. worrying担心；B. dreaming梦想；C. thinking思考；D. asking询问。根据后文“We hear so much about never quitting. But there’s something to trying something.”可知，作者一直在思考父亲说的话。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：那就是你真正尝试过，然后在发现不适合时离开。A. have有；B. make制作；C. take拿走；D. give给予。根据后文“and walk away when it doesn’t fit”可知，此处指真正尝试过某件事，give sth. a real shot为固定搭配，意为“真正尝试某事”。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：结果证明，我天生擅长捕捉光线与构图。A. turned out结果证明；B. came out出版；C. figured out弄清楚；D. found out发现。根据后文“I had a good eye for light and composition”可知，结果证明作者天生擅长捕捉光线与构图。 【34题详解】 考查副词。句意：我最终通过吉他失败找到了自己的路。A. quickly迅速地；B. easily容易地；C. eventually最终；D. directly直接地。根据前文“The next year, I joined the photography club.”以及后文“found my way there by failing at guitar”再结合前文作者学吉他失败、思考父亲的话、加入摄影俱乐部，可知这是一个循序渐进的过程，“eventually”体现了最终的结果，符合语境。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：有时候你必须尝试错误的事情才能认识到正确的事情是什么感觉。A. good好的；B. same相同的；C. simple简单的；D. wrong错误的。根据前文作者学吉他的经历以及后文“to recognize what the right thing feels like”可知，有时候必须尝试错误的事情才能认识到正确的事情是什么感觉。 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。 Lanshan Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has become a popular tourism destination by ____36____ (combine) winter sports, local food, cultural activities and its splendid sunset views. This has ____37____ (great) boosted visitor numbers and enriched the city’s tourism resources. The park’s 8,000-square-meter “sunset ice rink (冰场)” ____38____ (see) a sharp rise in tourists since the Spring Festival holiday. Overlooking the grand Helan Mountains, the outdoor ice rink allows visitors ____39____ (skate) while enjoying wonderful sunset scenery, making it a favourite place for family outings and picture-taking. Festive mascots (吉祥物) and small trains also create ____40____ joyful atmosphere for people of all ages. A tourist from Chengdu praised the unforgettable experience with his daughter. Many visitors also lie on the ____41____ (freeze) lake in warm red outfits to take photos, ____42____ has become a hit online. In May 2025, the park began holding “sunset choir” gatherings, music festivals and other themed ____43____ (event), attracting thousands of people to enjoy the sunset by the lake. This winter, the park cooperated ____44____ Shahu Scenic Area to launch an “ice-breaking journey”. Tourists ride traditional boats through ice-cleared channels, enjoying hotpot, drinks or tea with____45____ (attract) winter and sunset views. 【答案】36. combining 37. greatly 38. has seen 39. to skate 40. a 41. frozen 42. which 43. events 44. with 45. attractive 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了宁夏银川览山公园融合多种元素成为热门旅游地的情况。 【36题详解】 考查动名词。句意：宁夏银川的览山公园通过融合冬季运动、当地美食、文化活动和壮丽的日落景观，已成为一个受欢迎的旅游目的地。by是介词，后面接combine“融合”的动名词形式combining作宾语。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：这极大地增加了游客数量，丰富了城市的旅游资源。空格处需要用副词修饰动词boosted，great的副词形式是greatly，意为“极大地”。 【38题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：自春节假期以来，公园8000平方米的“日落冰场”游客数量急剧增加。根据since the Spring Festival holiday可知，句子应用现在完成时，主语The park’s 8,000-square-meter “sunset ice rink (冰场)”是单数名词，助动词使用has ，see的过去分词为seen。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：户外冰场俯瞰着宏伟的贺兰山，游客可以在欣赏美妙日落景色的同时滑冰，使其成为家庭出游和拍照的热门地点。allow sb. to do sth.是固定短语，意为“允许某人做某事”，空格处用skate“滑冰”的动词不定式形式作宾语补足语。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：节日吉祥物和小火车也为各个年龄段的人营造了欢乐的氛围。atmosphere是可数名词，此处表示泛指，且joyful是辅音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词a。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：许多游客还穿着温暖的红色衣服躺在冰冻的湖面上拍照，这在网上引起了轰动。空格处需要用形容词修饰名词lake，freeze的形容词形式frozen“冰冻的”符合题意。 【42题详解】 考查非限制性定语从句。句意：许多游客还穿着温暖的红色衣服躺在冰冻的湖面上拍照，这在网上引起了轰动。此处是非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：2025年5月，公园开始举办“日落合唱团”聚会、音乐节和其他主题活动，吸引了数千人到湖边欣赏日落。event“事件，活动”是可数名词，other后接可数名词复数形式events。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：今年冬天，公园与沙湖景区合作推出了“破冰之旅”。cooperate with是固定短语，意为“与……合作”。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：游客乘坐传统船只穿过清理过冰的航道，享受着火锅、饮料或茶，欣赏着迷人的冬日和日落景色。空格处需要用形容词修饰名词views，attract的形容词形式是attractive，意为“迷人的”。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim在做主题为“节约能源”的相关调研，发邮件询问你在日常生活中是如何节约能源的。请给Jim回复邮件，内容如下： 1.你在节约能源方面的做法； 2.你对节约能源的看法。 注意：1.词数：不少于100； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jim, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, Knowing that you are doing a research about energy saving, I’d like to tell you something that I do in my daily life and my ideas about it. To begin with, saving water is very important. The water that we wash our faces can be reused, which is a kind of good resource to water flowers. What’s more, that remember to keep the light off when we leave the room is also a must. It can not only save energy but also save our pockets. Above all, the awareness of saving energy is vital to everyone and the earth. So reminding people around us of saving energy and developing a good habit play a role in protecting our planet. I hope my ideas are useful to your survey. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求学生给Jim回信并告诉他自己在生活中节约能源的做法和自己的看法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 首先：to begin with→ to start with/first of all 其次：what’s more→ besides/moreover 最重要的：above all→ most importantly 起作用：play a role in→ play a part in 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Knowing that you are doing a research about energy saving, I’d like to tell you something that I do in my daily life and my ideas about it. 拓展句：Because I know that you are doing a research about energy saving, I’d like to tell you something that I do in my daily life and my ideas about it. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing that you are doing a research about energy saving, I’d like to tell you something that I do in my daily life and my ideas about it.（运用了非谓语动词作原因状语） 【高分句型2】The water that we wash our faces can be reused, which is a kind of good resource to water flowers.（运用了非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型3】What’s more, that remember to keep the light off when we leave the room is also a must.（运用了主语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The Fearful Music Exam The frightening day of our required music exam arrived. Our parents praised our school’s modem music room with its grand piano and sound system. My mother said it was better than many concert halls. But to me, the piano looked like a sleeping dragon, causing my extreme nervousness and fright. Being painfully shy, I always chose group activities like choir practice. When Mr. Reed taught solo singing every Friday — a compulsory part of our music course — I’d stand behind the tallest classmate, humming softly to avoid attention. Now, it was the final Friday — exam day. My fingers turned icy when Mr. Reed announced: “Today, everyone must sing alone for your final grade. Those who fail will retake the exam after school next month.” As classmates took turns at the front, my knees knocked together. Each sang steadily into the microphone, voices clear under the bright ceiling lights. Soon I’d have to do what terrified me most — singing solo before thirty classmates. Suddenly I recalled a TV singer’s interview: Watch and learn. So I observed carefully — how they adjusted the microphone height, stood with feet apart, took a deep belly breath, and focused on the back wall while singing. After eight performances, hope flickered in me. Those four steps seemed manageable. When Mr. Reed called my name, my shoes squeaked (嘎吱作响) on the wooden floor. Every face turned toward me. My neck burned hot. Holding the microphone tightly, I tried the steps: Adjust, Stand, Breathe and Focus. But my voice came out thin and shaky. Even worse, I completely forgot the lyrics at the chorus (副歌). A wave of whispers swept the room as I went back to my seat. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Burying my face behind the piano lid, I was surprised when its polished surface reflected Mr. Reed approaching. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Three weeks later, holding the same microphone with sweat, I noticed raindrops tracing paths on the window. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Burying my face behind the piano lid, I was surprised when its polished surface reflected Mr. Reed approaching. His shadow fell across my trembling hands. He said softly, “I once forgot every note at my first concert.” He placed a sheet of lyrics before me. “Meet me after school Mondays? We’ll practice step by step.” His kindness warmed my frozen heart. That afternoon, we started with belly breathing. “Feel your feet root to the ground,” he guided. Though my voice still quivered, the piano lid no longer hid my tears of hope. Three weeks later, holding the same microphone with sweat, I noticed raindrops tracing paths on the window. Adjust, stand, breathe and focus. I mouthed the steps. As the piano intro began, my feet planted firmly. This time, my voice was clear and steady. I felt the music flow through me, and I knew I had improved. When the last note faded, silence hung for a breath — then applause erupted like summer rain. Mr. Reed nodded and smiled, eyes crinkling. I had conquered my fear, and I knew I could face any challenge ahead. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者生性腼腆，惧怕独唱，考试当天紧张不已。在观察了八位同学表演后，作者模仿他们的动作上台，却因忘词而失败。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“我把脸埋在钢琴盖后面，从(钢琴)光滑的表面反射(看出)里德先生走近时，我感到很惊讶。”可知，第一段可描写作者因紧张在钢琴前退缩时，里德先生如何以自身经历安慰作者，并提出课后辅导，以及作者在他指导下开始练习、重拾希望的过程。 ②由第二段句首内容“三周后，我拿着同样的麦克风，汗流浃背，注意到雨滴在窗户上划出了一条条的痕迹。”可知，第二段可描写作者在演奏时努力调整状态，最终克服恐惧、顺利完成表演，以及表演结束后获得掌声、里德先生给予肯定的情景，体现作者的成长与蜕变。 2.续写线索：紧张 —— 得到老师鼓励 —— 开始逐步练习 —— 再次登台—— 登台前调整状态 —— 成功完成表演 —— 克服恐惧、收获自信 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①放置：placed/put/lay ②练习：practice/train/exercise ③指导：guide/instruct 情绪类 ①颤抖的手：trembling hands/shaking hands ②善意：kindness/goodwill/benevolence 【点睛】【高分句型1】Though my voice still quivered, the piano lid no longer hid my tears of hope. (运用了Though引导的让步状语从句) 【高分句型2】When the last note faded, silence hung for a breath — then applause erupted like summer rain. (运用了When引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 醴陵市第一中学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．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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 Four Best Places to Camp around the World There are few more rewarding feelings than putting up your tent and spending the night beneath the stars. From New Zealand to Finland, this is our pick of four best places to camp around the globe. Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand You can’t talk about the best places to camp without mentioning New Zealand’s otherworldly landscapes. Aoraki (or Mount Cook) is the country’s highest mountain, and the surrounding rocky region is the South Island’s finest outdoor playground. Views from the campgrounds here are simply amazing. Devon, England The southwest of England feels a million miles from the rest of the UK. The campsites on Dartmoor and Exmoor are fantastic places to build a tent. However, you’ll also find spots with unbeatable views along the rocky cliffs that sweep down to the Atlantic on the north Devon coast. Come in autumn, when you can watch a huge red sunset slowly over the horizon. The Alps, France As a ski resort in the winter months, the Alps transform as the snow melts. Once the moderate spring weather arrives, so do hikers and campers. You’ll find beautifully fresh alpine air and old villages nestled in the foothills. It’s one of the best places to camp, made all the more special by the starry night sky above. Hossa National Park, Finland Finland’s newest national park (which opened in 2017) is in the wild northeast of the country. You’ll find here a rugged landscape of rivers, lakes and forests. Finland welcomes wild campers and the park is dotted with remote shelters and plain cabins, all with spots for campfires. 1. What do Mount Cook National Park and Devon have in common? A. Near the coast. B. Ski resorts in winter C. Fantastic views around campsites. D. The time to visit. 2. Which place will be chosen for accommodation if you don’t take a tent? A. Mount Cook National Park. B. Devon. C. The Alps. D. Hossa National Park. 3. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A reflection in a travel journal. B. A guidebook to camping. C. An essay about tourism. D. An introduction to traveling B Growing up on a farm, I learned from my parents about the large bees we called mangangava. But in college when I gave a presentation about those bees, I didn’t mention their familiar name; instead I used formal terms when describing their adaptations for pollinating (授粉). I was afraid of being judged for expressing my personal knowledge in a science class. But when the instructor pressed me to tell the class whether I’d seen the bees myself and what I called them, my views and my whole career path began to change. I realized my background was valuable, and that my calling was to help educate others like me. My parents worked on a small farm and I often helped out when I was not in school. They had a close relationship with nature, something they learned from my grandparents and passed down to me. This was why I became interested in biology. In college, I joined a series of labs to gain research experience, but my interest in pursuing a career as a scientist began to wane after I realized my research was not helping poor people like my parents. As a black student from a rural community, I also felt out of place in most classes. The feeling of not belonging circled in my head. I sometimes thought about giving up. My instructor’s request that I share my knowledge of the mangangava bee changed my view. She saw that tapping into my personal experiences would help me grasp the scientific concepts. No other professor bad shown that kind of sensitivity, which helped me realize I did have a place in higher education and that I didn’t need to hide who I truly am. I’m now a master’s student in education, working on a project that explores the connect ion between science and traditional knowledge. I don’t think I’d be here if I hadn’t crossed paths with my instructor. We ne ed more educators and scientists like her people who can serve as role models and know that the best way to nurture new scientists is to allow students to be themselves. 4. What did the author initially think of his background when in college? A. It was of little use for his college studies. B. It motivated him to carry on his research. C. It gave him an advantage over others. D. It was something he wanted to hide. 5. What does the underlined word “wane” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. remain B. advance C. fade D. rise 6. What should a good educator do according to the author? A. Value students’ personal knowledge and views. B. Inspire students to work as hard as he or she does. C. Treat students from different backgrounds equally. D. Be equipped with rich knowledge of a certain field. 7. What is the main idea of this passage? A. The family is one of the nature’s masterpieces. B. Every man is the architect of his own fortune. C. A good teacher is better than ten thousand books. D. Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. C A recent review of numerous studies shows that childhood exposure to chemicals in common plastic household items poses significant and lasting health risks, extending well into adulthood. Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the findings highlight particular concern for three classes of chemicals: phthalates (making plastic flexible), bisphenols (providing rigidity) and PFAS (resisting heat and water). The research, which analyzed data from thousands of pregnant mothers and children, links these chemicals to a range of long-term health issues. Experts explain that these substances can disturb hormone function and lead to body-wide inflammation (发炎). Furthermore, early-life exposure is associated with problems like autism and ADHD, as well as IQ loss. These chemicals are widespread, found in food packaging, cosmetics and even paper receipts. As plastics are used, heated, or washed, microplastic and nanoparticles are released and get absorbed. The review also suggests practical solutions. Parents can reduce exposure by switching to glass or stainless-steel containers and avoiding microwaving or dishwashing plastic. Healthcare providers are encouraged to guide families toward safer choices. At a policy level, researchers call for stricter regulations, especially for non-essential plastics. This urgency is supported by the ongoing negotiations for the UN Global Plastics Treaty, which aims to establish legally binding (有约束力的) limits on plastic production. According to Trasande, the findings in the article support the urgent need for a strong agreement to help protect not only the environment but human health as well. He notes that while the economic value of the plastics industry is commonly raised as a barrier to carrying out regulations, the resulting health care costs from exposure are enormous, with his research estimates reaching roughly $250 billion per year in the United States alone. However, the researchers clarify that their findings do not challenge the essential, life-saving uses of plastic in medical settings. The concern lies primarily with unnecessary use outside of healthcare. 8. What’s the effect of childhood exposure to plastic chemicals? A. It doesn’t impact hormone function. B. It leads to temporary health issues. C. It results in lasting mental problems. D. It causes health problems lasting into adulthood. 9. Why are glass or stainless-steel containers recommended? A. To reduce harmful chemical intake. B. To lower personal healthcare cost. C. To follow international regulations. D. To enhance food flavor and quality. 10. What can be inferred about the solutions to plastic chemical exposure? A. Stricter regulations on plastic uses play a vital role. B. Both individual actions and policy changes are needed. C. Parents bear the primary responsibility for protection. D. Medical professionals should lead the public education. 11. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To call for a total ban on plastic production. B. To stress the essential role of plastics in medicine. C. To reveal risks of plastic exposure and urge actions. D. To assess the economic cost of plastic-related diseases. D You are in a quiet room, trying to focus on an important report. Yet a short piece of melody keeps circling in your mind, refusing to leave. This phenomenon, known as an “earworm,” may be more than just an annoyance — it reveals something about how our brains work. Researchers suggest that earworms may arise from a type of withdrawal response to the absence of music. When we desire music but cannot hear it, our brains may generate their own internal melodies, leading to an earworm. Studies show that earworms are more likely to occur with songs heard frequently or recently. In one experiment, participants listened to an unfamiliar song either two or six times. Over the following three days, researchers contacted them at random intervals. About one-third reported having the song stuck in their heads at the time of contact. The effect was stronger for those who had heard the song six times and was most common the day after exposure. Once an earworm takes hold, it does more than just bother us — it invades our working memory. Working memory is the cognitive system that holds and processes information in the short term. When a song is stuck in our heads, it occupies valuable space in this system, making it harder to recall other information accurately. The more familiar the song, the greater the interference. So how can we get rid of an unwanted earworm? A surprisingly simple solution may be chewing gum. Part of our working memory relies on the “inner voice,” which involves tiny, unconscious movements of the throat muscles. Chewing gum engages these same muscles, potentially disrupting the mental loop of the earworm and helping it fade away. 12. What is the main cause of earworms according to the text? A. Lack of sleep. B. Overuse of social media. C. A desire for music without hearing it. D. Exposure to loud environments. 13. What did the experiment in paragraph 3 reveal? A. Frequent listening increases the chance of earworms. B. Earworms disappear completely after three days. C. Unfamiliar songs never become earworms. D. Earworms only occur during sleep. 14. How do earworms affect cognitive performance? A. They improve long-term memory. B. They reduce the capacity of working memory. C. They help focus attention on tasks. D. They increase creativity. 15. Why might chewing gum help stop an earworm? A. It distracts the brain with a new sound. B. It relaxes the entire body. C. It occupies the throat muscles used by the “inner voice.” D. It releases chemicals that calm the brain. 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。 How to Stop Procrastinating at Bedtime When I have done the dishes, cleaned the living room, and shot off my last work email of the night, it is “me” time. It is also, cruelly, bedtime. I know I should sleep, but instead I stay up way too late scrolling (滚屏) on TikTok. This is my only uninterrupted time. ___16___ . Such phenomenon is called “bedtime procrastination”. People with stressful days and little control over their time are those who are most likely to fall into that category. However, all too often, bedtime procrastinators end up exhausted the next day, thus sinking into a terrible cycle. Here are some tips to regain control of your sleep. ·Move up your “me” time. Although this might not be possible for everyone, consider shifting your self-care tasks to earlier time in the day. ___17___ , or include meal preparation Sundays in your weekly routine so you can get the hours back that you would have spent cooking each weeknight. · ___18___ . When you scroll on your phone or watch TV in bed, weekdays or weekends, you’re training your brain to think that’s what you’re supposed to do in bed. A good choice is to reserve your bed for sleep, especially if you struggle to fall asleep at night. ·Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Create one that you look forward to. Practice yoga, take a warm shower, or listen to an audiobook — the key is to do whatever you find most calming and enjoyable. Experts also recommend washing your face and brushing your teeth, right after dinner. ___19___ . Do remember, overcoming bedtime procrastination is not about perfection, but progress. ___20___ . Whether you’re struggling with sleep problems or mental stress, addressing sleep procrastination can be a game-changer. Start tonight by setting a reasonable bedtime and sticking to it. Your future, well-rested self will thank you. 40 A. I want to maximize it B. Don’t hang out in bed C. Read physical books instead D. If you are working to a tight schedule even on weekends E. Invest in a high-end dishwasher to get in a quick yoga session F. Then it won’t be such an effort to get into bed when you feel sleepy G. Small but consistent changes bring significant improvements over time 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。 The summer I turned 16, I decided to become a guitarist. I found online lessons, and ____21____. For week one, it was great. My fingers ____22____, but I told myself that was part of the process. Physical pain meant ____23____. I was convinced that I’d be playing my favorite songs in no time. Then week two ____24____. The simple chords (和弦) felt impossible. I practiced with my door locked, ____25____ for anyone to hear. By week three, the guitar sat in the corner, gathering ____26____. Every time I looked at it, I felt a wave of ____27____. But picking it up again felt even worse. Dad found me staring at it one afternoon. “You quit?” he asked. I ____28____. “I’m just not cut out for it.” He sat down. “I once learned the piano for only two weeks. But I learned failing at something doesn’t mean you ____29____ your time. It just means you find out it isn’t your thing. That’s ____30____ too.” I didn’t pick the guitar back up. But I kept ____31____ about what he said. We hear so much about never quitting. But there’s something to trying something. It’s that you ____32____ it a real shot, and walk away when it doesn’t fit. The next year, I joined the photography club. It ____33____ I had a good eye for light and composition. And I ____34____ found my way there by failing at guitar. Sometimes you have to try the ____35____ thing to recognize what the right thing feels like. 21. A. waited B. practiced C. struggled D. cheered 22. A. healed B. ached C. strengthened D. softened 23. A. progress B. attempt C. responsibility D. patience 24. A. left B. arrived C. remained D. disappeared 25. A. excited B. surprised C. disappointed D. embarrassed 26. A. dust B. mud C. soil D. mark 27. A. pride B. relief C. guilt D. delight 28. A. nodded B. shouted C. hesitated D. agreed 29. A. save B. waste C. spend D. kill 30. A. strange B. normal C. striking D. valuable 31. A. worrying B. dreaming C. thinking D. asking 32. A. have B. make C. take D. give 33. A. turned out B. came out C. figured out D. found out 34. A. quickly B. easily C. eventually D. directly 35. A. good B. same C. simple D. wrong 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。 Lanshan Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has become a popular tourism destination by ____36____ (combine) winter sports, local food, cultural activities and its splendid sunset views. This has ____37____ (great) boosted visitor numbers and enriched the city’s tourism resources. The park’s 8,000-square-meter “sunset ice rink (冰场)” ____38____ (see) a sharp rise in tourists since the Spring Festival holiday. Overlooking the grand Helan Mountains, the outdoor ice rink allows visitors ____39____ (skate) while enjoying wonderful sunset scenery, making it a favourite place for family outings and picture-taking. Festive mascots (吉祥物) and small trains also create ____40____ joyful atmosphere for people of all ages. A tourist from Chengdu praised the unforgettable experience with his daughter. Many visitors also lie on the ____41____ (freeze) lake in warm red outfits to take photos, ____42____ has become a hit online. In May 2025, the park began holding “sunset choir” gatherings, music festivals and other themed ____43____ (event), attracting thousands of people to enjoy the sunset by the lake. This winter, the park cooperated ____44____ Shahu Scenic Area to launch an “ice-breaking journey”. Tourists ride traditional boats through ice-cleared channels, enjoying hotpot, drinks or tea with____45____ (attract) winter and sunset views. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim在做主题为“节约能源”的相关调研，发邮件询问你在日常生活中是如何节约能源的。请给Jim回复邮件，内容如下： 1.你在节约能源方面的做法； 2.你对节约能源的看法。 注意：1.词数：不少于100； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jim, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 The Fearful Music Exam The frightening day of our required music exam arrived. Our parents praised our school’s modem music room with its grand piano and sound system. My mother said it was better than many concert halls. But to me, the piano looked like a sleeping dragon, causing my extreme nervousness and fright. Being painfully shy, I always chose group activities like choir practice. When Mr. Reed taught solo singing every Friday — a compulsory part of our music course — I’d stand behind the tallest classmate, humming softly to avoid attention. Now, it was the final Friday — exam day. My fingers turned icy when Mr. Reed announced: “Today, everyone must sing alone for your final grade. Those who fail will retake the exam after school next month.” As classmates took turns at the front, my knees knocked together. Each sang steadily into the microphone, voices clear under the bright ceiling lights. Soon I’d have to do what terrified me most — singing solo before thirty classmates. Suddenly I recalled a TV singer’s interview: Watch and learn. So I observed carefully — how they adjusted the microphone height, stood with feet apart, took a deep belly breath, and focused on the back wall while singing. After eight performances, hope flickered in me. Those four steps seemed manageable. When Mr. Reed called my name, my shoes squeaked (嘎吱作响) on the wooden floor. Every face turned toward me. My neck burned hot. Holding the microphone tightly, I tried the steps: Adjust, Stand, Breathe and Focus. But my voice came out thin and shaky. Even worse, I completely forgot the lyrics at the chorus (副歌). A wave of whispers swept the room as I went back to my seat. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Burying my face behind the piano lid, I was surprised when its polished surface reflected Mr. Reed approaching. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Three weeks later, holding the same microphone with sweat, I noticed raindrops tracing paths on the window. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $