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合肥安生学校2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. What does the man probably plan to do? A. Buy a new phone. B. Change his phone service provider. C. Complain about the phone bill. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Shop assistant and customer. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Take a break from work. B. Sign up for a gym membership. C. Find a new job. 4. Where does the conversation most likely take place? A. At a bus station. B. At a restaurant. C. At a cinema. 5. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A new movie release. B. A book they both read. C. Plans for the weekend. 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. Why did the woman call the man? A. To invite him to a party. B. To remind him of a meeting. C. To ask for his help with a project. 7. What time will the man probably arrive? A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the woman ‘s attitude towards the new policy? A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Disapproving. 9. What change will the school make to the library? A. Extend its opening hours. B. Add more computers. C. Open a new reading room. 10. What does the man suggest doing? A. Writing a letter to the principal. B. Starting a student petition. C. Organizing a discussion group. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man do during the summer vacation? A. He traveled abroad with his family. B. He took a part-time job. C. He attended a training camp. 12. How did the man feel about the experience? A. Disappointed. B. Rewarding. C. Stressful. 13. What does the woman plan to do next summer? A. Go on a road trip. B. Learn a new skill. C. Do volunteer work. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man ‘s major? A. Computer Science. B. Business Administration. C. Environmental Science. 15. Why did the man choose this major? A. His parents recommended it. B. He is passionate about it. C. It offers high-paying jobs. 16. What advice does the woman give to the man? A. Join a student club. B. Find an internship. C. Study abroad. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker ‘s main purpose? A. To advertise a product. B. To introduce a new service. C. To give tips on time management. 18. According to the speaker, what is the first step to manage time well? A. Make a to-do list. B. Set clear goals. C. Avoid distractions. 19. What does the speaker suggest doing with big tasks? A. Break them into smaller parts. B. Complete them first. C. Delegate them to others. 20. What can we learn from the talk? A. Multitasking improves efficiency. B. Regular breaks help maintain focus. C. Working late is necessary for success. 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 London’s British Museum stands as one of the world’s most visited cultural institutions, housing over 8 million historical artifacts. However, unlike the British Library or the National Gallery, the museum’s exhibition space cannot be expanded significantly. Consequently, timed-entry ticketing is strongly recommended, as it allows you to secure admission on a specific date and time, thus avoiding lengthy queues at the entrance. How much does it cost to visit the British Museum? Visitor Category Standard Admission Special Exhibition (additional) Adult (25+) Free £18.00 Young Person (16-24) Free £10.50 Child (5-15) Free £6.50 Senior (65+) Free £15.00 Disabled Visitor Free £10.50 The museum offers free general admission to all visitors, with charges only for special temporary exhibitions. Discounted rates apply to young people (16-24 years old), children (5-15 years old), seniors (65+), and visitors with disabilities. Admission is free for children under 5 years old, even for special exhibitions. What if your desired date is unavailable? Tickets for special exhibitions are released online up to three months in advance. During weekends and peak holiday periods (especially December and April), demand is extremely high and tickets sell out quickly. If your preferred date is unavailable, consider selecting an alternative date that shows availability. How many tickets can you purchase? On the online ticket shop, you can reserve up to 8 tickets per transaction for special exhibitions. Schools and tour operators requiring larger group bookings must use the museum’s dedicated group booking service. If online tickets for a particular exhibition are sold out, a limited number of tickets are held back for on-site purchase on the day. 1. Why does the British Museum recommend booking tickets online? A. The museum’s exhibition space is being expanded. B. Online booking guarantees lower prices than on-site purchase. C. Visitors can choose a specific time and avoid waiting at the entrance. D. Special exhibition tickets are only available online. 2. How much would a 68-year-old couple pay to visit a special exhibition? A. £30.00. B. £36.00. C. £21.00. D. £15.00. 3. If tickets for a special exhibition are sold out online, what should visitors do? A. Use the group booking service instead. B. Try to purchase tickets at the museum on the day. C. Wait until the next exhibition opens. D. Book tickets three months in advance. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了大英博物馆的参观建议、门票价格及特殊展览购票须知。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Consequently, timed-entry ticketing is strongly recommended, as it allows you to secure admission on a specific date and time, thus avoiding lengthy queues at the entrance. (因此，强烈推荐预约时段门票，因为它能让你在指定的日期和时间获得入场许可，从而避免入口处排长队)”可知，大英博物馆推荐在线预订门票是因为游客可以选择特定时间并避免在入口处等待。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中“Senior (65+) (老年人（65岁以上）)”对应的“Special Exhibition (additional)(特殊展览（额外）)”下面“ £15.00(15英镑)”以及表格下面一段中“The museum offers free general admission to all visitors, with charges only for special temporary exhibitions. (博物馆对所有游客提供免费的一般入场，仅对特殊临时展览收费)”可知，一对68岁的老年夫妇参观特殊展览，每人需支付15英镑，共计30英镑。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“If online tickets for a particular exhibition are sold out, a limited number of tickets are held back for on-site purchase on the day. (如果某个特定展览的在线门票售罄，会保留有限数量的门票供当天在现场购买)”可知，如果特殊展览的在线门票售罄，游客应该尝试在当天前往博物馆现场购票。 B I’ve just finished clearing the dinner dishes and helping my daughter with her math homework when I finally settle onto the couch with my tablet. I pour myself a cup of tea and adjust the reading lamp. Tonight, the book club meeting is virtual, and I’m grateful I don’t have to brave the winter rain. The video call connects, and familiar faces appear on my screen. Three years ago, I barely knew these people. Now I wave and smile, feeling the transition happen. The project manager and busy mother of two gives way to the literature lover I used to be — a version of myself I rarely have time to explore anymore. Tonight we’re discussing The Mountains Sing, a historical novel by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. The story spans decades of Vietnamese history, following one family’s struggles and triumphs. I had found myself moved to tears at several points, yet I also felt the novel occasionally got bogged down in historical details. During our discussion, I discover several other members felt similarly. But as the conversation deepens, something remarkable occurs. As each person shares their perspective, my own understanding transforms. A passage that had seemed unnecessarily long now appears to be a deliberate choice — the author weaving family memory with national history. Another member’s observation about the grandmother’s character unlocks a new interpretation of the entire book. Too quickly, it’s time to say goodbye. I close my tablet and go check on my daughter. Yet part of me remains in that virtual room, enriched by the collective wisdom, already anticipating next month’s selection. 4. What is the author’s profession? A. A school teacher. B. A project manager. C. A writer. D. A historian. 5. Why did the author find the novel challenging at first? A. The writing style was too complex. B. The story failed to engage her emotionally. C. It contained excessive historical detail. D. The characters were difficult to distinguish. 6. What does the underlined word “unlocks” in paragraph 4 most nearly mean? A. confirms. B. reveals. C. challenges. D. dismisses. 7. What lesson can be drawn from the author’s experience? A. Two heads are better than one. B. A book is a dream that you hold in your hand. C. The pen is mightier than the sword. D. Pride comes before a fall. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者忙完家务后参加线上读书俱乐部，和书友一同讨论小说《The Mountains Sing》。在大家各自分享看法后，作者对这本书产生了全新、更深刻的理解，也感悟到众人集思广益的价值。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The project manager and busy mother of two gives way to the literature lover I used to be(那个身兼项目经理、两个孩子母亲的自己，让位给了从前热爱文学的我。)”可知，作者的职业是项目经理。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I had found myself moved to tears at several points, yet I also felt the novel occasionally got bogged down in historical details.(有好几处情节都让我深受触动、几近落泪，但我也觉得这部小说偶尔会因堆砌大量历史细节而叙事拖沓。)”可知，书中包含大量繁杂的历史叙述，这让作者初读时感到困扰。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Another member’s observation about the grandmother’s character unlocks a new interpretation of the entire book.(另一位成员对祖母角色的见解unlocks对整本书的全新解读)”，并结合前文提到作者的理解在交流中发生转变可知，另一位成员对祖母角色的见解，使作者对整本书产生了一个全新的解读。 画线词应含有“显示、揭示”之意，对应选项中的reveals。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“But as the conversation deepens, something remarkable occurs. As each person shares their perspective, my own understanding transforms.(但随着交流不断深入，奇妙的事情发生了。当每个人分享自己的观点时，我自身的理解发生了转变。)”以及末段中的“Yet part of me remains in that virtual room, enriched by the collective wisdom, already anticipating next month’s selection.(然而我的一部分思绪仍留在那间虚拟会议室里，被集体智慧滋养着，已然开始期待下个月的选书了。)”可知，独自阅读时作者理解片面，和众人交流后收获多元深刻的感悟。谚语“Two heads are better than one.”意为“三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮”，契合原文多人交流拓宽认知的核心内容。 C Recent studies in nutritional science emphasize that when we eat may be just as important as what we eat, particularly regarding our first meal of the day. The longstanding debate about breakfast timing has gained new scientific backing from research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism in January 2024. The UCSF study defined “early breakfast” as eating within two hours of waking, and “late breakfast” as eating more than four hours after waking. Researchers tracked metabolic markers in two groups of participants over a 12-week period. The findings revealed significant differences in how the body processed nutrients based on breakfast timing. Early breakfast eaters demonstrated improved insulin sensitivity, better blood sugar regulation throughout the day, and reduced inflammation markers. They also reported feeling more energetic and experiencing fewer food cravings. Late breakfast eaters, conversely, showed higher levels of cortisol in the morning, more difficulty regulating appetite, and a tendency to consume more calories later in the day, particularly in the evening. Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a nutritionist based in Chicago, emphasizes that while the findings are compelling, breakfast timing must be adapted to individual circumstances. Shift workers, people with medical conditions, and those with irregular schedules need to find patterns that work for their specific situations rather than following rigid guidelines. Dr. Mitchell offers practical advice for those whose routines don’t accommodate an early breakfast. She recommends having a light snack soon after waking, followed by a proper breakfast later, rather than skipping breakfast entirely. This approach helps stabilize blood sugar and prevents overeating later. Additionally, paying attention to the composition of breakfast — prioritizing protein and fiber over simple carbohydrates — can significantly improve the metabolic response. The message is clear: the breakfast debate extends beyond nutrients to include timing. Healthy eating isn’t merely about counting calories but also about synchronizing our food intake with our body’s natural rhythms. 8. What did the UCSF study primarily investigate? A. The nutritional value of different breakfast foods. B. The effect of breakfast timing on metabolism. C. The health risks of skipping breakfast. D. The relationship between breakfast and weight loss. 9. What benefit might early breakfast eaters experience? A. Increased cortisol levels. B. More frequent food cravings. C. Lower inflammation markers. D. Higher calorie consumption at night. 10. What advice does Dr. Mitchell give to late breakfast eaters? A. Skip breakfast to reduce calorie intake. B. Eat a small snack soon after waking. C. Consume only protein for breakfast. D. Have breakfast exactly two hours after waking. 11. What is the best title for this passage? A. Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day. B. How Breakfast Timing Affects Your Health. C. The Role of Nutrition in Modern Life. D. Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了最新研究表明早餐进食时间影响人体代谢。早吃早餐益处多，晚吃则存在健康隐患。专家建议结合个人情况，醒后先吃小食，让饮食契合身体节律。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The UCSF study defined “early breakfast” as eating within two hours of waking, and “late breakfast” as eating more than four hours after waking. Researchers tracked metabolic markers in two groups of participants over a 12-week period. The findings revealed significant differences in how the body processed nutrients based on breakfast timing.(加州大学旧金山分校的这项研究将“早早餐”定义为醒来后两小时内进食，“晚早餐”定义为醒来后四小时以上进食。研究人员在12周的时间里追踪了两组参与者的代谢指标，研究结果显示，根据早餐时间的不同，身体处理营养物质的方式存在显著差异)”可知，UCSF 研究主要调查了早餐时间对新陈代谢的影响。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Early breakfast eaters demonstrated improved insulin sensitivity, better blood sugar regulation throughout the day, and reduced inflammation markers.(早吃早餐的人表现出更高的胰岛素敏感性、全天血糖调节能力更佳，以及炎症标志物水平更低。)”可知，早吃早餐的人群炎症标志物水平更低。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“She recommends having a light snack soon after waking, followed by a proper breakfast later, rather than skipping breakfast entirely.(她建议在醒来后不久吃一点零食，然后再吃一顿合适的早餐，而不是完全不吃早餐。)”可知，米切尔医生建议醒来后先吃少量清淡的小食，之后再吃正式早餐。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文开篇提出“进食时间和进食内容同样重要”的核心观点，随后通过加州大学旧金山分校的研究，论证早餐时间对代谢、血糖、食欲等健康指标的影响，最后给出适配个人作息的实用建议，核心主题是早餐时间对健康的作用。由此可知，这篇文章适合的标题是“早餐时间如何影响你的健康”。 D The rise of digital reading has sparked considerable debate among educators and parents about its impact on children’s literacy development. While traditional reading advocates worry that screens are replacing print, research in educational psychology suggests that digital reading offers unique benefits that, when properly integrated, can enhance rather than diminish reading skills. One of the most significant advantages of digital reading is its capacity to engage struggling readers. Interactive features — such as text-to-speech, built-in dictionaries, and clickable annotations — provide scaffolding that helps children overcome comprehension barriers. A 2023 study from the University of Cambridge followed 500 primary school students over two years and found that those using digital reading platforms with interactive support showed greater reading comprehension gains than peers using print-only materials, particularly among students with reading difficulties. Digital reading also promotes information literacy, a crucial skill in the modern world. Children who read on digital devices learn to navigate hyperlinks, evaluate sources, and synthesize information from multiple formats. These skills translate directly to the research abilities they’ll need in higher education and the workplace. Educators interviewed for the study noted that students who read both digitally and in print demonstrated superior critical thinking when evaluating online sources. However, the benefits depend heavily on intentional usage. Research indicates that simply providing children with tablets does not automatically improve reading. The key is guided digital reading — where parents or teachers actively participate, asking questions, connecting content to real-life experiences, and helping children transfer comprehension strategies between media. Some concerns about digital reading persist. Parents worry that the distractions of other applications will compete for attention. Others fear that screen time displaces valuable print reading experiences. The evidence shows that balanced integration, not elimination, is the solution. Children benefit most when they have access to both high-quality print and digital materials, with guidance in how to use each medium effectively. Far from being an enemy of literacy, digital reading, thoughtfully implemented, can be a powerful ally in developing competent, versatile readers for the 21st century. 12. What is digital reading often regarded as by some traditional reading advocates? A. A threat to literacy development. B. A helpful tool for struggling readers. C. A replacement for traditional education. D. A method to enhance information literacy. 13. How does the Cambridge study support the benefits of digital reading? A. It observed students using print-only materials. B. It compared digital readers with print-only readers. C. It focused on students with no reading difficulties. D. It tracked students over a five-year period. 14. According to the passage, what is essential for digital reading to be beneficial? A. Children should only read on tablets. B. Parents or teachers should guide the reading. C. Students must avoid print materials. D. Schools should ban distractions. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards digital reading? A. Suspicious. B. Supportive with conditions. C. Strongly opposed. D. Indifferent. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要探讨的是数字阅读对儿童读写能力发展的影响，分析了其优势与注意事项，并提出了平衡使用的建议。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“While traditional reading advocates worry that screens are replacing print, research in educational psychology suggests that digital reading offers unique benefits that, when properly integrated, can enhance rather than diminish reading skills. (虽然传统阅读倡导者担心屏幕正在取代印刷品，但教育心理学的研究表明，数字阅读提供了独特的好处，当正确整合时，可以增强而不是削弱阅读技能。)”可知，一些传统阅读倡导者认为数字阅读是对读写能力发展的威胁。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A 2023 study from the University of Cambridge followed 500 primary school students over two years and found that those using digital reading platforms with interactive support showed greater reading comprehension gains than peers using print-only materials, particularly among students with reading difficulties. (剑桥大学2023年的一项研究在两年内跟踪了500名小学生，发现那些使用具有互动支持的数字阅读平台的学生比仅使用印刷材料的同龄人表现出更大的阅读理解进步，尤其是在有阅读困难的学生中。)”可知，剑桥研究通过比较数字阅读者和仅使用印刷材料者来支持数字阅读的益处。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The key is guided digital reading — where parents or teachers actively participate, asking questions, connecting content to real-life experiences, and helping children transfer comprehension strategies between media. (关键是引导式数字阅读——家长或教师积极参与，提出问题，将内容与现实生活经验联系起来，并帮助孩子在不同媒介之间转移理解策略。)”可知，要想发挥数字阅读的益处，家长或教师的引导至关重要。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Far from being an enemy of literacy, digital reading, thoughtfully implemented, can be a powerful ally in developing competent, versatile readers for the 21st century. (数字阅读远非读写能力的敌人，如果经过深思熟虑地实施，可以成为培养21世纪有能力、多才多艺的读者的强大盟友。)”以及文中对数字阅读优势的肯定和对平衡使用的强调可知，作者对数字阅读持支持态度，但认为需要满足一定条件。 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。 Many people believe that happiness is something we either have or don’t have — a fixed state that depends on circumstances beyond our control. However, positive psychology research increasingly suggests that happiness is less about what happens to us and more about what we actively do. ____16____ One of the most well-documented strategies is practicing gratitude. Studies have shown that people who regularly write down things they’re grateful for report higher levels of life satisfaction. ____17____ This simple act shifts attention from what ‘s lacking to what ‘s present, creating a more positive outlook. Another powerful approach is cultivating meaningful connections. While career achievements and material possessions can provide temporary satisfaction, research consistently finds that the quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of long-term happiness. ____18____ It’s the depth of connection and genuine exchange that makes the difference. Engaging in activities that produce “flow” — a state of complete absorption in what you’re doing — also contributes significantly to well-being. ____19____ These experiences, whether in work, hobbies, or sports, provide a sense of purpose and mastery that surface-level entertainment cannot match. ____20____ Rather than seeing happiness as a distant goal to be achieved after completing certain milestones, research suggests it is better understood as a practice to be cultivated through intentional daily choices. Small, consistent actions — reaching out to a friend, taking a walk in nature, or pausing to appreciate a beautiful moment — accumulate to create lasting well-being. Happiness, it turns out, is not a destination but a journey, not a gift but a skill. And like any skill, it improves with practice. A. This isn’t about the number of social connections. B. Therefore, pursuing happiness should be your top priority. C. These are activities that challenge us just enough to keep us fully engaged. D. The key, researchers argue, lies in developing certain habits and mindsets. E. Perhaps the most fundamental insight is that happiness is a practice, not an outcome. F. Furthermore, achieving success guarantees happiness. G. Even a simple daily journal can produce measurable improvements in mood. 【答案】16. D 17. G 18. A 19. C 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文反驳幸福由外界决定的固有认知，介绍感恩、经营人际、获得心流等主动提升幸福感的方法，指出幸福是可日常修习的技能。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Many people believe that happiness is something we either have or don’t have — a fixed state that depends on circumstances beyond our control. However, positive psychology research increasingly suggests that happiness is less about what happens to us and more about what we actively do.(许多人认为，幸福是一种我们要么拥有、要么不拥有的东西——一种取决于超出我们控制的境况的固定状态。然而，积极心理学的研究越来越表明，幸福与其说与发生在我们身上的事情有关，不如说与我们主动做的事情有关)”可知，前文提出积极心理学研究表明幸福更多取决于我们主动的行动，后文开始介绍具体的提升幸福的策略，D项“研究者认为，关键在于养成特定的习惯和思维模式”承上启下，衔接自然。 【17题详解】 根据上文“One of the most well-documented strategies is practicing gratitude. Studies have shown that people who regularly write down things they’re grateful for report higher levels of life satisfaction.(经充分验证的有效策略之一是练习感恩。研究表明，经常写下自己所感激之事的人，报告的生活满意度更高)”以及后文“This simple act shifts attention from what ‘s lacking to what ‘s present, creating a more positive outlook.(这一简单的举动将注意力从“缺少什么”转移到“拥有什么”，从而营造出更积极的心态)”可知，前文提到定期记录感恩事项的人生活满意度更高，后文说明这个行为能转变注意力视角，G项“哪怕是简单的日常日记也能让情绪得到可感知的改善”呼应前文写感恩记录的内容，逻辑连贯。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Another powerful approach is cultivating meaningful connections. While career achievements and material possessions can provide temporary satisfaction, research consistently finds that the quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of long-term happiness.(另一种有效的方法是建立有意义的人际关系。虽然事业成就和物质财富能带来暂时的满足，但研究表明，人际关系的质量才是预测长期幸福的最重要因素)”以及后文“It’s the depth of connection and genuine exchange that makes the difference.(正是这种深入的联系和真诚的交流，才真正起到了关键作用)”可知，前文指出人际关系质量是长期幸福的最强预测因素，后文强调是联结的深度和真诚交流起作用，A项“这和社交联结的数量无关”和后文的“深度”形成对应，衔接顺畅。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Engaging in activities that produce “flow” — a state of complete absorption in what you’re doing —also contributes significantly to well-being.(从事能产生“心流”状态的活动——即完全沉浸于当前所做的事情之中——也对幸福感有显著的促进作用)”以及后文“These experiences, whether in work, hobbies, or sports, provide a sense of purpose and mastery that surface-level entertainment cannot match.(这些经历，无论是工作、爱好还是运动，都能带来一种目标感和掌控感，而这种感觉是浅层娱乐所无法比拟的)”可知，前文介绍了“心流”是完全沉浸在当下活动的状态，后文说明这类体验能带来表层娱乐无法提供的价值，C项“这类活动的挑战难度适中，足以让我们完全投入”解释了心流活动的特点，呼应上下文。 【20题详解】 根据后文“Rather than seeing happiness as a distant goal to be achieved after completing certain milestones, research suggests it is better understood as a practice to be cultivated through intentional daily choices. Small, consistent actions — reaching out to a friend, taking a walk in nature, or pausing to appreciate a beautiful moment — accumulate to create lasting well-being.(研究表明，幸福不应被视为完成某些里程碑后才能实现的遥远目标，而应被理解为一种通过有意识的日常选择来培养的实践。一些微小而持续的行为——比如主动联系朋友、在大自然中散步，或停下来欣赏一个美好的瞬间——积累起来，能够带来持久的幸福感)”可知，后文提到不要把幸福看作达成里程碑后才能获得的遥远目标，而是要通过日常刻意选择培养的实践，E项“或许最根本的观点是，幸福是一种实践，而非一个结果”引出本段核心内容，契合语境。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I used to think that perseverance was simply about refusing to quit. I imagined it as a kind of stubbornness — clinging to goals no matter what obstacles appeared. A life-changing experience, however, completely ____21____ my perspective. I had just started a new job at a marketing firm. Feeling both eager and anxious, I was assigned to a project that seemed nearly impossible. Our team had been given three months to create an entirely new branding strategy for a ____22____ client who had already rejected two other agencies. The pressure was ____23____. For weeks, we worked tirelessly, developing concepts, conducting research, and designing presentations. Each time we presented our ideas to the client, we faced ____24____. “Not creative enough,” they’d say. “Doesn’t capture our values.” I began to feel increasingly frustrated. My colleagues, too, were losing ____25____. One afternoon, I watched our team leader, Margaret, as she received yet another rejection email. Instead of ____26____, she calmly gathered us together. “We need to listen differently,” she said. “What are they really telling us?” She encouraged us to set aside our pride and really hear the client’s ____27____. We began again, but this time we asked more questions, listened more carefully, and designed our proposals around what we learned. We didn’t abandon our creative vision — we ____28____ it to what the client needed. When we presented for the seventh time, the client ____29____. “This is exactly what we wanted,” they said. That experience taught me a valuable lesson. True perseverance isn’t about ____30____ against a wall, refusing to change direction. It’s about staying ____31____ while being willing to adjust. It’s not giving up on the goal — but being ____32____ enough to give up on approaches that aren’t working. Perseverance is often mistaken for rigidity. But real strength is found in the ____33____ to adapt while maintaining commitment. Like water that eventually ____34____ through rock — not by force, but by persistence of flow. The path may shift, the methods may change, but the ____35____ remains. 21. A. confirmed B. transformed C. reflected D. challenged 22. A. demanding B. generous C. cooperative D. appreciative 23. A. decreasing B. irrelevant C. intense D. manageable 24. A. approval B. rejection C. indifference D. curiosity 25. A. confidence B. patience C. balance D. control 26. A. celebrating B. complaining C. responding D. quitting 27. A. proposals B. objections C. concerns D. experiences 28. A. compared B. attached C. limited D. adapted 29. A. apologized B. agreed C. hesitated D. interrupted 30. A. leaning B. fighting C. pushing D. running 31. A. silent B. confident C. connected D. committed 32. A. humble B. proud C. traditional D. defensive 33. A. opportunity B. ability C. right D. courage 34. A. breaks B. moves C. cuts D. flows 35. A. destination B. memory C. commitment D. conflict 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者原本以为毅力就是固执地不肯放弃，一次在营销公司的工作经历彻底改变了他的看法：真正的坚持不是死板硬扛，而是坚守目标的同时灵活调整方法，懂得变通、顺应需求才能最终成功。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而一次改变人生的经历彻底转变了我的看法。A. confirmed确认；B. transformed转变；C. reflected反映；D. challenged挑战。根据前文“I used to think that perseverance was simply about refusing to quit. I imagined it as a kind of stubbornness”可知，作者原本对毅力有固定认知；再结合空前面的“A life-changing experience”可推知，这次经历使作者的看法发生了根本性转变。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们团队被要求在三个月内为一个已经拒绝了两家代理机构的苛刻客户打造一个全新的品牌战略。A. demanding苛刻的；B. generous慷慨的；C. cooperative合作的；D. appreciative感激的。根据空后的“client who had already rejected two other agencies”可知，该客户接连拒绝两家合作机构，说明客户要求苛刻。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：压力很大。A. decreasing减少的；B. irrelevant无关的；C. intense强烈的；D. manageable可控的。根据前文“I was assigned to a project that seemed nearly impossible”以及“Our team had been given three months to create an entirely new branding strategy”可知，由于项目时间紧、客户要求高，因此团队面临巨大压力。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：每次我们向客户展示想法，都遭到拒绝。A. approval批准；B. rejection拒绝；C. indifference漠不关心；D. curiosity好奇。根据后文客户说的话“Not creative enough,”可知，客户对提案予以否定。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：我的同事们也失去了信心。A. confidence信心；B. patience耐心；C. balance 平衡；D. control 控制。根据前文“I began to feel increasingly frustrated.”可知，连续的失败使团队士气低落，大家逐渐丧失了信心。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：收到又一封拒绝邮件后，她没有抱怨，而是冷静召集所有人。A. celebrating庆祝；B. complaining抱怨；C. responding回应；D. quitting放弃。根据前句“One afternoon, I watched our team leader, Margaret, as she received yet another rejection email.”和空后的“she calmly gathered us together”可知，she指代前面出现的团队领导人玛格丽特；由此可推知，尽管面对又一次失败，团队领导十分冷静，没有抱怨。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：她鼓励我们放下骄傲，真正倾听客户的顾虑。A. proposals提议；B. objections反对；C. concerns顾虑；D. experiences经历。根据前文“What are they really telling us?”可知，玛格丽特引导团队关注客户内心真正的想法与担忧，而非表面上的反对意见。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们没有放弃创意愿景——而是调整它以适应客户的需求。A. compared比较；B. attached附上；C. limited限制；D. adapted调整。根据前文“We began again, but this time we asked more questions, listened more carefully, and designed our proposals around what we learned.”以及空后的“what the client needed”可知，团队在保留核心创意的同时对方案作出了调整，使其更贴合客户需求。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：当我们第七次展示时，客户同意了。A. apologized道歉；B. agreed同意；C. hesitated犹豫；D. interrupted打断。根据后文客户说的话“This is exactly what we wanted”可知，客户对最终方案表示认可。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：真正的坚持不懈不是撞墙硬推，拒绝改变方向。A. leaning倚靠；B. fighting战斗；C. pushing推；D. running跑。根据空后的“against a wall, refusing to change direction”可知，此处用pushing against a wall比喻固执地对抗阻力、不愿变通。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。句意：坚持不懈是指在保持坚定的同时，愿意做出调整。A. silent沉默的；B. confident自信的；C. connected连接的；D. committed坚定的。根据后文“It’s not giving up on the goal”可知，本句在阐释何为坚持不懈：坚守最初的目标不动摇，committed符合本句语境。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它不是放弃目标——而是足够谦逊，放弃行不通的方法。A. humble谦逊的；B. proud骄傲的；C. traditional传统的；D. defensive防御的。根据前文第四段中的“She encouraged us to set aside our pride”可知，此处强调真正的坚持需要放下自负，以谦逊的态度承认某些方法并不奏效。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：但真正的力量在于在保持坚守的同时适应的能力。A. opportunity机会；B. ability能力；C. right权利；D. courage勇气。根据空后的“to adapt while maintaining commitment”可知，此处指适应环境变化的能力，ability符合本句语境。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：就像水最终能够穿透岩石 —— 不靠蛮力，依靠源源不断流淌的持久力量。A. breaks打破；B. moves移动；C. cuts穿透；D. flows流动。根据后文“not by force, but by persistence of flow”可知，水流以持续的力量穿透岩石，选项中的cuts可与through搭配，意为“穿透”，符合句意。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：道路可能转变，方法可能更换，但这份坚守始终不变。A. destination目的地；B. memory记忆；C. commitment坚守；D. conflict冲突。根据前文“But real strength is found in the __________ to adapt while maintaining commitment.”可知，作者强调的是对核心目标的坚守始终如一，commitment是原词复现。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In 1963, a young architect named Jørn Utzon ____36____ (achieve) international fame with the completion of one of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century — the Sydney Opera House. What had once been a controversial design, rejected by many critics, was transformed into a symbol ____37____ Australia’s cultural identity and architectural innovation. The Opera House, ____38____ (locate) on Bennelong Point, is remarkable not only for its distinctive shell-like roofs but also for the extraordinary engineering challenges ____39____ (it) construction presented. The design, inspired by the sails of nearby boats, required unprecedented technological solutions. For centuries, the harbor had stood as a working port; now it would become the backdrop ____40____ a world-class performing arts venue. Today, as the Sydney Opera House celebrates more than five decades of operation, it remains ____41____ dynamic force in the arts. Its annual schedule includes over 1,500 performances, ____42____ (attract) millions of visitors from around the globe. The Opera House is more than a building — it’s a living testament to human creativity and persistence. The building’s anniversary is not merely a moment of national pride for Australia ____43____ also a celebration of global significance. It ____44____ (represent) the transformation of an impossible idea into a tangible reality. Its continued success invites reflection on the nature of artistic and architectural achievement. The Sydney Opera House demonstrates that great architecture isn’t about ____45____ (look) backward in nostalgia but about creating spaces where the present and future can engage in meaningful dialogue. 【答案】36. achieved 37. of 38. located 39. its 40. for 41. a 42. attracting 43. but 44. represents 45. looking 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了建筑师乌松设计的悉尼歌剧院。它曾饱受争议，如今成为澳大利亚文化象征，演出众多。它诠释了伟大建筑联结当下与未来的价值。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：1963年，一位名叫约恩·乌松的年轻建筑师凭借建成20世纪最具标志性的建筑之一——悉尼歌剧院而享誉国际。句首时间状语In 1963 表示过去的时间，句子谓语需用一般过去时，动词achieve的过去式为achieved。 【37题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：这座曾引发争议、被许多评论家拒绝的设计，如今已成为澳大利亚文化认同与建筑创新的象征。此处为固定搭配a symbol of...表示“……的象征”，此处指 “澳大利亚文化身份与建筑创新的象征”，用介词of表所属关系。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：位于Bennelong Point的歌剧院不仅因其独特的贝壳状屋顶而引人注目，而且因其建筑所呈现的非凡工程挑战而引人注目。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰The Opera House；be located on是固定表达，意为“坐落于”，省略be动词，用过去分词located作定语。 【39题详解】 考查代词。句意：位于Bennelong Point的歌剧院不仅因其独特的贝壳状屋顶而引人注目，而且因其建筑所呈现的非凡工程挑战而引人注目。空格后是名词construction，需用形容词性物主代词修饰，it的形容词性物主代词为its，表示“它的建造过程”。 【40题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：几个世纪以来，这片港口一直是一个繁忙的商业港口；如今，它将化身为世界级表演艺术场馆的背景。backdrop for sth.是常用搭配，意为“……的背景”，此处表示“成为世界级表演艺术场馆的背景”。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：如今，悉尼歌剧院已迎来五十多年运营历程，依然是艺术领域中充满活力的力量。force在此处为可数名词，意为“力量”，表示泛指“一股活跃的力量”；dynamic以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：每年上演超过1500场演出，吸引来自世界各地的数百万观众。此处为非谓语动词作结果状语，句子主语Its annual schedule 与attract是主动关系，因此用现在分词attracting。 【43题详解】 考查固定结构。句意：这座建筑的周年纪念不仅是澳大利亚的民族骄傲，更是一场具有全球意义的庆典。此处为固定结构not merely...but also...等同于not only...but also...，意为“不仅……而且……”。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：它象征着一个不可能的想法转化为现实的奇迹。句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时；主语It是第三人称单数，谓语动词represent需加-s，变为represents。 【45题详解】 考查动名词。句意：悉尼歌剧院表明，伟大的建筑不是怀旧的回顾，而是创造现在和未来可以进行有意义对话的空间。空格前的about是介词，介词后接动词时需用动名词形式，故look变为looking。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你校英文报社正在征集关于“运动与健康”主题月的创意活动方案。请你给校报编辑写一封英文邮件，推荐一个活动形式，内容包括： （1）你推荐的活动形式； （2）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】范文 Dear Editor, I am writing to recommend a “Sports Challenge Week” for our school’s “Sports and Health” theme month. During this week, students from different classes could compete in various friendly sports challenges — like relay races, rope skipping, and basketball matches. Classes would earn points through participation, not just victories. This activity encourages everyone to get moving, regardless of their skill level. It promotes teamwork, school spirit, and most importantly, the joy of physical activity. I believe this format would engage more students than traditional sports meetings, while effectively spreading the message that health comes through active participation. I hope my suggestion is helpful. Thank you for considering it. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份给校报编辑写一封邮件，为学校“运动与健康”主题月推荐创意活动方案并阐明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：various → diverse 参与：participation → involvement 促进：promote → boost 考虑：consider → take...into consideration 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：During this week, students from different classes could compete in various friendly sports challenges — like relay races, rope skipping, and basketball matches. 拓展句：During this week, students from different classes could compete in various friendly sports challenges, ranging from relay races and rope skipping to basketball matches. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I believe this format would engage more students than traditional sports meetings, while effectively spreading the message that health comes through active participation.(运用了省略了that的宾语从句，while引导的时间状语从句的省略和that引导的同位语从句) 【高分句型2】I hope my suggestion is helpful.(运用了省略了that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。 My grandfather had always been my hero. A man of few words, he expressed his love through actions — fixing my bicycle chain, teaching me to fish, and showing up at every school event, silently proud in the back row. When he passed away last year, I inherited his old tool bench and the worn wooden box filled with tools. I never knew much about carpentry. My grandfather had tried to teach me once, when I was twelve, but I’d been more interested in video games. “Pay attention, Jake,” he’d said gently, demonstrating how to measure carefully. But I’d shrugged him off. Now, watching his tools gather dust in my garage, I felt a sharp pang of regret. Then came the school’s community service project. Each student had to build something useful that would be donated to a local charity. My friends laughed at my lack of skills. “You? Build something?” they teased. “Better stick to video games.” Normally, I’d have laughed it off. But something in me shifted. I was determined to prove them wrong. I started researching simple projects — birdhouses, bookshelves, toy boxes. Everything seemed too complicated for someone who could barely hammer a nail. Just as I was about to give up, I remembered my grandfather’s most cherished piece of furniture: a simple but beautifully crafted rocking chair he had made for my grandmother when they were first married. The design was elegant in its simplicity. “I’ll make a small rocking chair for a children’s shelter,” I decided. Opening my grandfather’s tool box, I discovered a folded piece of paper at the very bottom. It was a faded, hand-drawn sketch with measurements and notes. I recognized my grandfather’s handwriting. It was the original design for my grandmother’s chair. 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。 As I studied the sketch, I realized my grandfather had left me more than just tools. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the community service project, I carried my finished rocking chair into the school gym. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 As I studied the sketch, I realized my grandfather had left me more than just tools. He had left me his knowledge. Every measurement and angle was carefully written in his hand. Following the instructions step by step, I began to feel his presence beside me. I understood the patience he had tried to teach me years ago. When I made mistakes, I didn’t give up — I remembered his voice saying, “Measure twice, cut once.” Over the following weeks, the garage became my classroom. My grandfather was my invisible teacher, and with every cut and joint, I felt closer to him. On the day of the community service project, I carried my finished rocking chair into the school gym. My friends’ jaws dropped. “You made this?” they asked in disbelief. It wasn’t perfect — the joints were slightly uneven — but it was sturdy and safe. More importantly, it carried my grandfather’s spirit. When the children at the shelter received the chair, one little girl ran to the rocking chair and sat down, smiling. In that moment, I understood what my grandfather had known: true skill isn’t about perfection — it’s about building something that matters, with your heart and hands. I wasn’t just honoring his memory; I was continuing his legacy. 【解析】 【导语】本文以祖父留下的工具箱和摇椅设计草图为线索展开，讲述了Jake在祖父去世后继承了工具箱，面对学校社区服务项目的挑战，决心制作一把摇椅捐赠给儿童庇护所，在工具箱底部意外发现祖父手绘的摇椅设计草图，从而开启了一段与祖父跨越时空的“对话”之旅，最终领悟到真正的技艺不在于完美，而在于用心和双手创造有意义的东西的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写 Jake仔细研究草图，发现祖父留下的不仅是工具，更是知识和精神传承；他按照草图一步步操作，在犯错时想起祖父的教诲，车库变成了他的课堂，祖父成了他无形的老师，每一次切割和拼接都让他感觉与祖父更加亲近，最终领悟到祖父多年前试图教给他的耐心。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写 Jake将完成的摇椅带到学校体育馆，朋友们难以置信；虽然椅子并不完美（接缝略有不均），但结实且安全；更重要的是它承载着祖父的精神；当庇护所的孩子们收到这把椅子时，一个小女孩微笑着坐上摇椅，那一刻Jake领悟到真正的技艺不在于完美，而在于用心和双手创造有意义的东西，他不仅在纪念祖父，更在延续他的精神传承。 2. 续写线索：发现草图——领悟传承——潜心制作——感受陪伴——展示成果——领悟真谛——延续精神传承 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ① 测量：measure/gauge/calculate ② 切割：cut/carve/sever ③ 放弃：give up/abandon/quit 情绪类： ① 耐心：patience/endurance ② 难以置信：disbelief/incredulity/astonishment 【点睛】【高分句型1】I understood the patience he had tried to teach me years ago. (运用了省略that/which引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】In that moment, I understood what my grandfather had known: true skill isn’t about perfection — it’s about building something that matters, with your heart and hands. (运用了what引导的宾语从句及that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 合肥安生学校2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. What does the man probably plan to do? A. Buy a new phone. B. Change his phone service provider. C. Complain about the phone bill. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Shop assistant and customer. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Take a break from work. B. Sign up for a gym membership. C. Find a new job. 4. Where does the conversation most likely take place? A. At a bus station. B. At a restaurant. C. At a cinema. 5. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A new movie release. B. A book they both read. C. Plans for the weekend. 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. Why did the woman call the man? A. To invite him to a party. B. To remind him of a meeting. C. To ask for his help with a project. 7. What time will the man probably arrive? A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the woman ‘s attitude towards the new policy? A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Disapproving. 9. What change will the school make to the library? A. Extend its opening hours. B. Add more computers. C. Open a new reading room. 10. What does the man suggest doing? A. Writing a letter to the principal. B. Starting a student petition. C. Organizing a discussion group. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man do during the summer vacation? A. He traveled abroad with his family. B. He took a part-time job. C. He attended a training camp. 12. How did the man feel about the experience? A. Disappointed. B. Rewarding. C. Stressful. 13. What does the woman plan to do next summer? A. Go on a road trip. B. Learn a new skill. C. Do volunteer work. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man ‘s major? A. Computer Science. B. Business Administration. C. Environmental Science. 15. Why did the man choose this major? A. His parents recommended it. B. He is passionate about it. C. It offers high-paying jobs. 16. What advice does the woman give to the man? A. Join a student club. B. Find an internship. C. Study abroad. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker ‘s main purpose? A. To advertise a product. B. To introduce a new service. C. To give tips on time management. 18. According to the speaker, what is the first step to manage time well? A. Make a to-do list. B. Set clear goals. C. Avoid distractions. 19. What does the speaker suggest doing with big tasks? A. Break them into smaller parts. B. Complete them first. C. Delegate them to others. 20. What can we learn from the talk? A. Multitasking improves efficiency. B. Regular breaks help maintain focus. C. Working late is necessary for success. 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 London’s British Museum stands as one of the world’s most visited cultural institutions, housing over 8 million historical artifacts. However, unlike the British Library or the National Gallery, the museum’s exhibition space cannot be expanded significantly. Consequently, timed-entry ticketing is strongly recommended, as it allows you to secure admission on a specific date and time, thus avoiding lengthy queues at the entrance. How much does it cost to visit the British Museum? Visitor Category Standard Admission Special Exhibition (additional) Adult (25+) Free £18.00 Young Person (16-24) Free £10.50 Child (5-15) Free £6.50 Senior (65+) Free £15.00 Disabled Visitor Free £10.50 The museum offers free general admission to all visitors, with charges only for special temporary exhibitions. Discounted rates apply to young people (16-24 years old), children (5-15 years old), seniors (65+), and visitors with disabilities. Admission is free for children under 5 years old, even for special exhibitions. What if your desired date is unavailable? Tickets for special exhibitions are released online up to three months in advance. During weekends and peak holiday periods (especially December and April), demand is extremely high and tickets sell out quickly. If your preferred date is unavailable, consider selecting an alternative date that shows availability. How many tickets can you purchase? On the online ticket shop, you can reserve up to 8 tickets per transaction for special exhibitions. Schools and tour operators requiring larger group bookings must use the museum’s dedicated group booking service. If online tickets for a particular exhibition are sold out, a limited number of tickets are held back for on-site purchase on the day. 1. Why does the British Museum recommend booking tickets online? A. The museum’s exhibition space is being expanded. B. Online booking guarantees lower prices than on-site purchase. C. Visitors can choose a specific time and avoid waiting at the entrance. D. Special exhibition tickets are only available online. 2. How much would a 68-year-old couple pay to visit a special exhibition? A. £30.00. B. £36.00. C. £21.00. D. £15.00. 3. If tickets for a special exhibition are sold out online, what should visitors do? A. Use the group booking service instead. B. Try to purchase tickets at the museum on the day. C. Wait until the next exhibition opens. D. Book tickets three months in advance. B I’ve just finished clearing the dinner dishes and helping my daughter with her math homework when I finally settle onto the couch with my tablet. I pour myself a cup of tea and adjust the reading lamp. Tonight, the book club meeting is virtual, and I’m grateful I don’t have to brave the winter rain. The video call connects, and familiar faces appear on my screen. Three years ago, I barely knew these people. Now I wave and smile, feeling the transition happen. The project manager and busy mother of two gives way to the literature lover I used to be — a version of myself I rarely have time to explore anymore. Tonight we’re discussing The Mountains Sing, a historical novel by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. The story spans decades of Vietnamese history, following one family’s struggles and triumphs. I had found myself moved to tears at several points, yet I also felt the novel occasionally got bogged down in historical details. During our discussion, I discover several other members felt similarly. But as the conversation deepens, something remarkable occurs. As each person shares their perspective, my own understanding transforms. A passage that had seemed unnecessarily long now appears to be a deliberate choice — the author weaving family memory with national history. Another member’s observation about the grandmother’s character unlocks a new interpretation of the entire book. Too quickly, it’s time to say goodbye. I close my tablet and go check on my daughter. Yet part of me remains in that virtual room, enriched by the collective wisdom, already anticipating next month’s selection. 4. What is the author’s profession? A. A school teacher. B. A project manager. C. A writer. D. A historian. 5. Why did the author find the novel challenging at first? A. The writing style was too complex. B. The story failed to engage her emotionally. C. It contained excessive historical detail. D. The characters were difficult to distinguish. 6. What does the underlined word “unlocks” in paragraph 4 most nearly mean? A. confirms. B. reveals. C. challenges. D. dismisses. 7. What lesson can be drawn from the author’s experience? A. Two heads are better than one. B. A book is a dream that you hold in your hand. C. The pen is mightier than the sword. D. Pride comes before a fall. C Recent studies in nutritional science emphasize that when we eat may be just as important as what we eat, particularly regarding our first meal of the day. The longstanding debate about breakfast timing has gained new scientific backing from research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism in January 2024. The UCSF study defined “early breakfast” as eating within two hours of waking, and “late breakfast” as eating more than four hours after waking. Researchers tracked metabolic markers in two groups of participants over a 12-week period. The findings revealed significant differences in how the body processed nutrients based on breakfast timing. Early breakfast eaters demonstrated improved insulin sensitivity, better blood sugar regulation throughout the day, and reduced inflammation markers. They also reported feeling more energetic and experiencing fewer food cravings. Late breakfast eaters, conversely, showed higher levels of cortisol in the morning, more difficulty regulating appetite, and a tendency to consume more calories later in the day, particularly in the evening. Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a nutritionist based in Chicago, emphasizes that while the findings are compelling, breakfast timing must be adapted to individual circumstances. Shift workers, people with medical conditions, and those with irregular schedules need to find patterns that work for their specific situations rather than following rigid guidelines. Dr. Mitchell offers practical advice for those whose routines don’t accommodate an early breakfast. She recommends having a light snack soon after waking, followed by a proper breakfast later, rather than skipping breakfast entirely. This approach helps stabilize blood sugar and prevents overeating later. Additionally, paying attention to the composition of breakfast — prioritizing protein and fiber over simple carbohydrates — can significantly improve the metabolic response. The message is clear: the breakfast debate extends beyond nutrients to include timing. Healthy eating isn’t merely about counting calories but also about synchronizing our food intake with our body’s natural rhythms. 8. What did the UCSF study primarily investigate? A. The nutritional value of different breakfast foods. B. The effect of breakfast timing on metabolism. C. The health risks of skipping breakfast. D. The relationship between breakfast and weight loss. 9. What benefit might early breakfast eaters experience? A. Increased cortisol levels. B. More frequent food cravings. C. Lower inflammation markers. D. Higher calorie consumption at night. 10. What advice does Dr. Mitchell give to late breakfast eaters? A. Skip breakfast to reduce calorie intake. B. Eat a small snack soon after waking. C. Consume only protein for breakfast. D. Have breakfast exactly two hours after waking. 11. What is the best title for this passage? A. Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day. B. How Breakfast Timing Affects Your Health. C. The Role of Nutrition in Modern Life. D. Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast. D The rise of digital reading has sparked considerable debate among educators and parents about its impact on children’s literacy development. While traditional reading advocates worry that screens are replacing print, research in educational psychology suggests that digital reading offers unique benefits that, when properly integrated, can enhance rather than diminish reading skills. One of the most significant advantages of digital reading is its capacity to engage struggling readers. Interactive features — such as text-to-speech, built-in dictionaries, and clickable annotations — provide scaffolding that helps children overcome comprehension barriers. A 2023 study from the University of Cambridge followed 500 primary school students over two years and found that those using digital reading platforms with interactive support showed greater reading comprehension gains than peers using print-only materials, particularly among students with reading difficulties. Digital reading also promotes information literacy, a crucial skill in the modern world. Children who read on digital devices learn to navigate hyperlinks, evaluate sources, and synthesize information from multiple formats. These skills translate directly to the research abilities they’ll need in higher education and the workplace. Educators interviewed for the study noted that students who read both digitally and in print demonstrated superior critical thinking when evaluating online sources. However, the benefits depend heavily on intentional usage. Research indicates that simply providing children with tablets does not automatically improve reading. The key is guided digital reading — where parents or teachers actively participate, asking questions, connecting content to real-life experiences, and helping children transfer comprehension strategies between media. Some concerns about digital reading persist. Parents worry that the distractions of other applications will compete for attention. Others fear that screen time displaces valuable print reading experiences. The evidence shows that balanced integration, not elimination, is the solution. Children benefit most when they have access to both high-quality print and digital materials, with guidance in how to use each medium effectively. Far from being an enemy of literacy, digital reading, thoughtfully implemented, can be a powerful ally in developing competent, versatile readers for the 21st century. 12. What is digital reading often regarded as by some traditional reading advocates? A. A threat to literacy development. B. A helpful tool for struggling readers. C. A replacement for traditional education. D. A method to enhance information literacy. 13. How does the Cambridge study support the benefits of digital reading? A. It observed students using print-only materials. B. It compared digital readers with print-only readers. C. It focused on students with no reading difficulties. D. It tracked students over a five-year period. 14. According to the passage, what is essential for digital reading to be beneficial? A. Children should only read on tablets. B. Parents or teachers should guide the reading. C. Students must avoid print materials. D. Schools should ban distractions. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards digital reading? A. Suspicious. B. Supportive with conditions. C. Strongly opposed. D. Indifferent. 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。 Many people believe that happiness is something we either have or don’t have — a fixed state that depends on circumstances beyond our control. However, positive psychology research increasingly suggests that happiness is less about what happens to us and more about what we actively do. ____16____ One of the most well-documented strategies is practicing gratitude. Studies have shown that people who regularly write down things they’re grateful for report higher levels of life satisfaction. ____17____ This simple act shifts attention from what ‘s lacking to what ‘s present, creating a more positive outlook. Another powerful approach is cultivating meaningful connections. While career achievements and material possessions can provide temporary satisfaction, research consistently finds that the quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of long-term happiness. ____18____ It’s the depth of connection and genuine exchange that makes the difference. Engaging in activities that produce “flow” — a state of complete absorption in what you’re doing — also contributes significantly to well-being. ____19____ These experiences, whether in work, hobbies, or sports, provide a sense of purpose and mastery that surface-level entertainment cannot match. ____20____ Rather than seeing happiness as a distant goal to be achieved after completing certain milestones, research suggests it is better understood as a practice to be cultivated through intentional daily choices. Small, consistent actions — reaching out to a friend, taking a walk in nature, or pausing to appreciate a beautiful moment — accumulate to create lasting well-being. Happiness, it turns out, is not a destination but a journey, not a gift but a skill. And like any skill, it improves with practice. A. This isn’t about the number of social connections. B. Therefore, pursuing happiness should be your top priority. C. These are activities that challenge us just enough to keep us fully engaged. D. The key, researchers argue, lies in developing certain habits and mindsets. E. Perhaps the most fundamental insight is that happiness is a practice, not an outcome. F. Furthermore, achieving success guarantees happiness. G. Even a simple daily journal can produce measurable improvements in mood. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I used to think that perseverance was simply about refusing to quit. I imagined it as a kind of stubbornness — clinging to goals no matter what obstacles appeared. A life-changing experience, however, completely ____21____ my perspective. I had just started a new job at a marketing firm. Feeling both eager and anxious, I was assigned to a project that seemed nearly impossible. Our team had been given three months to create an entirely new branding strategy for a ____22____ client who had already rejected two other agencies. The pressure was ____23____. For weeks, we worked tirelessly, developing concepts, conducting research, and designing presentations. Each time we presented our ideas to the client, we faced ____24____. “Not creative enough,” they’d say. “Doesn’t capture our values.” I began to feel increasingly frustrated. My colleagues, too, were losing ____25____. One afternoon, I watched our team leader, Margaret, as she received yet another rejection email. Instead of ____26____, she calmly gathered us together. “We need to listen differently,” she said. “What are they really telling us?” She encouraged us to set aside our pride and really hear the client’s ____27____. We began again, but this time we asked more questions, listened more carefully, and designed our proposals around what we learned. We didn’t abandon our creative vision — we ____28____ it to what the client needed. When we presented for the seventh time, the client ____29____. “This is exactly what we wanted,” they said. That experience taught me a valuable lesson. True perseverance isn’t about ____30____ against a wall, refusing to change direction. It’s about staying ____31____ while being willing to adjust. It’s not giving up on the goal — but being ____32____ enough to give up on approaches that aren’t working. Perseverance is often mistaken for rigidity. But real strength is found in the ____33____ to adapt while maintaining commitment. Like water that eventually ____34____ through rock — not by force, but by persistence of flow. The path may shift, the methods may change, but the ____35____ remains. 21. A. confirmed B. transformed C. reflected D. challenged 22. A. demanding B. generous C. cooperative D. appreciative 23. A. decreasing B. irrelevant C. intense D. manageable 24. A. approval B. rejection C. indifference D. curiosity 25. A. confidence B. patience C. balance D. control 26. A. celebrating B. complaining C. responding D. quitting 27. A. proposals B. objections C. concerns D. experiences 28. A. compared B. attached C. limited D. adapted 29. A. apologized B. agreed C. hesitated D. interrupted 30. A. leaning B. fighting C. pushing D. running 31. A. silent B. confident C. connected D. committed 32. A. humble B. proud C. traditional D. defensive 33. A. opportunity B. ability C. right D. courage 34. A. breaks B. moves C. cuts D. flows 35. A. destination B. memory C. commitment D. conflict 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In 1963, a young architect named Jørn Utzon ____36____ (achieve) international fame with the completion of one of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century — the Sydney Opera House. What had once been a controversial design, rejected by many critics, was transformed into a symbol ____37____ Australia’s cultural identity and architectural innovation. The Opera House, ____38____ (locate) on Bennelong Point, is remarkable not only for its distinctive shell-like roofs but also for the extraordinary engineering challenges ____39____ (it) construction presented. The design, inspired by the sails of nearby boats, required unprecedented technological solutions. For centuries, the harbor had stood as a working port; now it would become the backdrop ____40____ a world-class performing arts venue. Today, as the Sydney Opera House celebrates more than five decades of operation, it remains ____41____ dynamic force in the arts. Its annual schedule includes over 1,500 performances, ____42____ (attract) millions of visitors from around the globe. The Opera House is more than a building — it’s a living testament to human creativity and persistence. The building’s anniversary is not merely a moment of national pride for Australia ____43____ also a celebration of global significance. It ____44____ (represent) the transformation of an impossible idea into a tangible reality. Its continued success invites reflection on the nature of artistic and architectural achievement. The Sydney Opera House demonstrates that great architecture isn’t about ____45____ (look) backward in nostalgia but about creating spaces where the present and future can engage in meaningful dialogue. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你校英文报社正在征集关于“运动与健康”主题月的创意活动方案。请你给校报编辑写一封英文邮件，推荐一个活动形式，内容包括： （1）你推荐的活动形式； （2）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 My grandfather had always been my hero. A man of few words, he expressed his love through actions — fixing my bicycle chain, teaching me to fish, and showing up at every school event, silently proud in the back row. When he passed away last year, I inherited his old tool bench and the worn wooden box filled with tools. I never knew much about carpentry. My grandfather had tried to teach me once, when I was twelve, but I’d been more interested in video games. “Pay attention, Jake,” he’d said gently, demonstrating how to measure carefully. But I’d shrugged him off. Now, watching his tools gather dust in my garage, I felt a sharp pang of regret. Then came the school’s community service project. Each student had to build something useful that would be donated to a local charity. My friends laughed at my lack of skills. “You? Build something?” they teased. “Better stick to video games.” Normally, I’d have laughed it off. But something in me shifted. I was determined to prove them wrong. I started researching simple projects — birdhouses, bookshelves, toy boxes. Everything seemed too complicated for someone who could barely hammer a nail. Just as I was about to give up, I remembered my grandfather’s most cherished piece of furniture: a simple but beautifully crafted rocking chair he had made for my grandmother when they were first married. The design was elegant in its simplicity. “I’ll make a small rocking chair for a children’s shelter,” I decided. Opening my grandfather’s tool box, I discovered a folded piece of paper at the very bottom. It was a faded, hand-drawn sketch with measurements and notes. I recognized my grandfather’s handwriting. It was the original design for my grandmother’s chair. 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。 As I studied the sketch, I realized my grandfather had left me more than just tools. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the community service project, I carried my finished rocking chair into the school gym. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $