河南信阳高级中学2026-2027学年高一上学期8月阶段检测英语试题

**基本信息** 试卷以时代性情境与梯度化设计为核心，融合科技前沿（如微波炸薯条研究）、文化传承（如敦煌壁画国际研究）等素材，全面考查语言能力与跨文化思维，适配高一下期学情。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常交际、信息获取|真实对话情境，从短对话到独白梯度设计| |阅读|20题/50分|细节理解、推理判断、文化解读|选用AI文化现象、艺术项目等素材，考查批判性思维| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法规则|完形填空聚焦职场体验，语法填空融入敦煌研究，强化语言运用| |写作|2题/40分|观点表达、故事续写|演讲稿主题"科学家品质"引导价值塑造，续写题通过家庭故事培养共情能力|

听力考试正式开始。Your mother is a great cook. Yes, you're right. My dad can never get enough of her cookies. Your mother is a great cook. Yes, you're right. My dad can never get enough of her cookies. Listen to the next question. You'd Better take a pencil and paper to class. You need to take notes. why? Everything the teacher will talk about is in the book. You'd Better take a pencil and paper to class. You need to take notes. why? Everything the teacher will talk about is in the book. Listen to the next question. Where is mike? Did he leave school already? I don't think so. Look at his school bag. IT is still on his desk. Let's look around. I think we can find him somewhere. I'm sure he must be playing football on the playground. Lets go to the playground first. Where is mike? Did he leave school already? I don't think so. Look at his school bag. IT is still on his desk. Lets look around. I think we can find him somewhere. I'm sure he must be playing football on the playground. Let's go to the playground first. Listen to the next question. Come on, and we've only got five minutes to go. but i've got to clean the manager's room. Why not ask Susan to do IT? Yes, she's the right person. Come on, and we've only got five minutes to go. but i've got to clean the managers room. Why not ask Susan to do IT? Yes, she's the right person. Listen to the . next question. Excuse me, sir, but can I take the number six bus here? Mam, may I ask where you're going? The lakeside hotel? Oh. you have to go across the street and take the number six bus over there. Excuse me, sir, but can I take the number six bus here? Yes, mam, may I ask where you're going? The lakeside hotel? Oh, you have to go across the street and take the number six bus over there. Listen to the next question. Hi, Wanda, did you have a good vacation? Yeah, we had a great time. But I have to tell you, the most amazing thing happened. really? What was that? Well. I was playing on the beach, and a huge wave came along and knocked my sunglasses into the water. Those were the expensive sunglasses roy had given me for my birthday. Anyway, I had to have sunglasses, so I bought another cheap pair. The next day, I was lying on the beach sunday thing. Then suddenly another huge wave completely covered me. I was so wet. And are you . sure this was a good vacation? yeah. But listen, when I looked down there on the sand, right next to me were my expensive sunglasses. I couldn't believe my eyes. Hi, wonder. Did you have a good vacation? Yeah, we had a great time. But I have to tell you, the most amazing thing happened. really, what was that? Well. I was playing on the, and the huge wave came along and knocked my sunglasses into the water. Those were the expensive sunglasses roy had given me for my birthday. Anyway, I had to have sunglasses, so I bought another cheap pair. The next day, I was lying on the beach sunday thing. Then suddenly another huge wave completely covered me. I was so wet. And are you sure this was a good vacation? yeah. But listen, when I looked down there on the sand, right next to me were my expensive sunglasses. I couldn't believe my eyes. Listen to the next question. Sally, you got a great painting in your office is in a gift for this year's birthday. I'm glad you like IT. Actually, it's a mother's day gift from my daughter. Wow, here and does have an eye for art. Does SHE work in the art field? SHE used to work as an assistant to a painter, but recently SHE has just joined an advertising company and works as a creative director. That sounds interesting. Her boss must think very . highly of her, yes, and her bosses just like ours, whose friendly and treats the staff well. Sally, you got a great painting in your office. Is that a gift for this year's birthday? I'm glad you like IT. Actually, it's a mother's day gift . from my daughter. Wow, Karen does have an eye for art. Does he work in the art field? SHE used to work as an assistant to a painter, but recently SHE has just joined an advertising company and works as a creative director. That sounds interesting. Her boss must think very highly of her. yes. And her boss is just like ours, whose friendly and treats the staff well. Listen to the next question. I want to get a job. AB, why I needs a . more money. When I go out with my friends or go shopping, I never have enough money. You have a lot of homework every day, and how can you work and study at the same time? I can do IT. I know I can. Jane, your school work is the most important thing, but I have an idea. Once a week, you can come to my company and help out a bit. You can clean the floors and the windows and something like that i'll pay you for each hour you work. How does that sound? Okay, good idea. I want to get a job. AB, why? I needs a . more money. When I go out with my friends or go shopping, I never have enough money. You have a lot of homework every day. How can you work in study at the same time? I can do IT. I know I can. Jane, your school work is the most important thing, but I have an idea. Once a week, you can come to my company and help out a bit. You can clean the floors and the windows and something like that i'll pay you for each hour you work. How does that sound? Okay, good idea. Listen to the next question. Hey, sofie, something is different about you today. What is IT? Oh, mr. Andrew, you've noticed my . new haircut. No, it's something else that's IT. You don't have your dog with you today. Where is he? He's been acting strAngely lately. So I sent him back to the dark training school. He's my eyes. As you know, he had to be taught how to help me find my way. Will you be able to a class a day without him? Yeah, my sister is just over there paying for some shopping. I'm just waiting for her when he gets back. Sh'll help me to the classroom. She's a big help, but I really miss my dog. Okay, then i'll see you later. Don't forget, today is the day of the tests. I won't. I spent half of last night doing my homework in preparation for IT. Hey, sofie, something is different about you today. What is IT? Oh, mr. Andrew, you've noticed my new haircut. No, it's something else that's IT. You don't have your dog with you today. Where is he? He's been acting strAngely lately. So I sent him back to the dark training school. He's my eye. E, as you know, he had to be taught how to help me find my way. Will you be able to go to class a day without him? Yeah, my sister is just over there paying for some shopping. I'm just waiting for her when he gets back. Sh'll help me to the classroom. She's a big help, but I really miss my dog. Okay, then i'll see you later. Don't forget, today is the day of the test. I won't. I spent half of last night doing my homework in preparation for IT. Listen to the next question. Have you ever wished you were Better at making a conversation? A great talker is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel you're the only person in the room. Becoming a good talker requires knowing three things. First, how to start a conversation. Second, how to keep IT going. And third, how to end IT. Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or ice's aker. The best kind of ice's aker is one that makes people happy. Praise is always a good icebreaker er and will usually be welcomed. The last thing people want to hear from a stranger is how noisy the party is, how terrible the food is, or how ugly the people are dressed. But don't attempt to be the smartest person in the room. No one is expected to know everything anyway. The fact is, the best way to attract a person to keep a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them. Have you ever wished you were Better at making a conversation? A great talker is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel your the only person in the room. Becoming a good talker requires knowing three things. First, how to start a conversation. Second, how to keep IT going. And third, how to end IT. Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or icebreaker. The best kind of icebreaker is one that makes people happy. Praise is always a good ice's aker and will usually be welcomed. The last thing people want to hear from a stranger is how noisy the party is, how terrible the food is, or how ugly the people are dressed. But don't attempt to be the smartest person in the room. No one is expected to know everything anyway. The fact is the best way to attract a person to keep a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them. 听力部分到此结束。 河南省信阳高级中学新校（贤岭校区）、老校（文化街校区） 2025-2026学年高一下期08月暑期测试 英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A B A C C B A C C B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B A B A C A C C B B 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D D A D A D B C B A 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 A D C A D G D A E C 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 A D C A B A C B D D 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 C D B A C 56．an 57．to 58．examining 59．reveals 60．were designed 61．strikingly 62．earlier 63．what 64．Regarded 65．openness 66． What Makes a Scientist Hello everyone. Have you ever stared at the stars as a child, endlessly asking “why”? That innocent curiosity is where every great journey begins — including the journey to become a scientist. So, what makes a true scientist? It’s not just knowledge, but certain qualities. First, a scientist must possess curiosity — always asking questions. Second, perseverance is essential — because the path of discovery is paved with setbacks and failures. And third, integrity matters greatly —a scientist should be honest and work efficiently with others. We have a lot of scientists with such qualities around. Take for example, Deng Jiaxian, a key figure in China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” program, worked in secret for decades with great patriotism and perseverance. In our new era, Tu Youyou and her team kept trying through years of trials and finally found artemisinin, saving millions of lives. They show us that real scientists serve the people both heart and soul and never give up. So let’s start now. Be curious in class, ask why, learn from mistakes, and help each other. Science is about making the world better — and each of us can be part of that great mission. Thank you. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，讲述成为科学家的必备品质，以敬佩的科学家为例说明，并向同学们发起号召。 【详解】1.词汇积累 必要的：essential→necessary 坚持：perseverance→persistence 挫折：setback→obstacle 放弃：give up→quit 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Take for example, Deng Jiaxian, a key figure in China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” program, worked in secret for decades with great patriotism and perseverance. 拓展句：Take Deng Jiaxian for example, who was a key figure in China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” program，worked in secret for decades. 【点睛】【高分句型1】That innocent curiosity is where every great journey begins — including the journey to become a scientist.（运用了where引导的表语从句） 【高分句型2】They show us that real scientists serve the people both heart and soul and never give up.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 67．参考范文： Seetha immediately stepped between them, asking Babloo softly, “Tell us, dear.” “It’s my prize,” Babloo said as he pulled the award certificate and his winning essay from his schoolbag. Wiping away his tears, he began explaining in a trembling voice how he had noticed his dad’s weariness and mom’s worried looks over their financial struggles. He recalled the moment he decided to enter the essay competition, murmuring, “I thought if I won, I could help.” As Ramesh’s rough fingers gently traced the words on the certificate, his initial anger melted away, replaced by a surge of affection mixed with self-reproach. Then, Babloo proposed, “We can use it to buy the provisions.” Seetha and Ramesh exchanged a deeply touched glance, seeing the pure love behind their son’s gesture. They embraced him tightly, their voices thick with emotion. After a thoughtful discussion, Ramesh suggested, “Let’s set aside most of it for your education.” But seeing the earnest look in Babloo’s eyes, he added, “We can use a small portion to ease our situation right now.” A genuine smile finally returned to Babloo’s face, brighter than any they had seen in months. The money would provide temporary relief, but they all understood that the real treasure lay in the strengthened bonds of their family and their newfound mutual understanding. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述巴布洛无意间得知家庭经济紧张、父亲工作压力巨大，内心深受触动。他默默努力参加作文比赛赢得奖金，想要为家里分担开销，却被父亲误会偷窃。最终真相揭晓，父母深受感动，一家人彼此体谅、温情相依的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写母亲温柔询问缘由，巴布洛含泪解释奖金来历，父亲得知真相后愧疚又感动。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写巴布洛提议用奖金补贴家用，父母暖心回应，一家人收获亲情与成长。 2. 续写线索：温柔询问——坦白缘由——揭晓真相——父亲动容——提议补贴——家人相拥——合理规划——感悟亲情 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①擦拭：wipe/clear ②拥抱：embrace/hug 情绪类 ①颤抖：trembling/shaking ②感动：touched/moved 【点睛】[高分句型1] Wiping away his tears, he began explaining in a trembling voice how he had noticed his dad’s weariness and mom’s worried looks over their financial struggles.（运用了现在分词短语作状语以及how引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] As Ramesh’s rough fingers gently traced the words on the certificate, his initial anger melted away, replaced by a surge of affection mixed with self-reproach.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句以及过去分词短语作状语） 附：听力原文： 1． 【原文】M: Your mother is a great cook. W: Yes, you’re right. My dad can never get enough of her cookies. 2． 【原文】M: You’d better take a pencil and paper to class. You need to take notes. W: Why? Everything the teacher will talk about is in the book. 3． 【原文】W: Where is Mike? Did he leave school already? M: I don’t think so. Look at his schoolbag. It is still on his desk. Let’s look around. I think we can find him somewhere. W: I’m sure he must be playing football on the playground. Let’s go to the playground first. 4． 【原文】M: Come on, Ann. We’ve only got five minutes to go. W: But I’ve got to clean the manager’s room. M: Why not ask Susan to do it? W: Yes, she’s the right person. 5． 【原文】W: Excuse me, sir, but can I take the No.6 bus here? M: Yes, madam. May I ask where you’re going? W: The Lakeside Hotel. M: Oh, you have to go across the street and take the No.6 bus over there. 6．~7． 【原文】M: Hi, Wanda. Did you have a good vacation? W: Yeah, we had a great time. But I have to tell you the most amazing thing happened! M: Really? What was that? W: Well, I was playing on the beach and a huge wave came along and knocked my sunglasses into the water. Those were the expensive sunglasses Roy had given me for my birthday. Anyway, I had to have sunglasses, so I bought another cheap pair. The next day, I was lying on the beach, sunbathing. Then, suddenly, another huge wave completely covered me. I was so wet and... M: Are you sure this was a good vacation? W: Yeah — but listen! When I looked down, there on the sand, right next to me, were my expensive sunglasses. I couldn’t believe my eyes! 8．~9． 【原文】M: Sally, you’ve got a great painting in your office. Is it a gift for this year’s birthday? W: I’m glad you like it. Actually, it’s a Mother’s Day gift from my daughter. M: Wow, Karen does have an eye for art. Does she work in the art field? W: She used to work as an assistant to a painter, but recently she has just joined an advertising company and works as a creative director. M: That sounds interesting. Her boss must think very highly of her. W: Yes, and her boss is just like ours, who is friendly and treats the staff well. 10．~12． 【原文】W: I want to get a job. M: A job? Why? W: I need some more money. When I go out with my friends or go shopping, I never have enough money. M: You have a lot of homework every day. How can you work and study at the same time? W: I can do it. I know I can. M: Jane, your schoolwork is the most important thing. But I have an idea. Once a week, you can come to my company and help out a bit. You can clean the floors and the windows and something like that. I'll pay you for each hour you work. How does that sound? W: OK, good idea. 13．~16． 【原文】M: Hey, Sophie. Something is different about you today. What is it? W: Oh, Mr. Andrew. You’ve noticed my new haircut! M: No. It’s something else. That’s it. You don’t have your dog with you today. Where is he? W: He’s been acting strangely lately, so I sent him back to the dog training school. He’s my eyes, you know. He had to be taught how to help me find my way. M: Will you be able to find your way to class today without him? W: Yeah. My sister is just over there paying for some shopping. I’m just waiting for her. When she gets back, she’ll help me to the classroom. She’s a big help, but I really miss my dog. M: OK, then. I’ll see you later. Don’t forget today is the day of the test. W: I won’t. I spent half of last night doing my homework in preparation for it. 17．~20． 【原文】    W: Have you ever wished you were better at making a conversation? A great talker is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel you’re the only person in the room. Becoming a good talker requires knowing three things: first, how to start a conversation; second, how to keep it going; and third, how to end it. Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or icebreaker. The best kind of icebreaker is one that makes people happy. Praise is always a good icebreaker and will usually be welcomed. The last thing people want to hear from a stranger is how noisy the party is, how terrible the food is, or how ugly the people are dressed. But don’t attempt to be the smartest person in the room. No one is expected to know everything. Anyway, the fact is, the best way to attract a person to keep a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful, and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 河南省信阳高级中学新校（贤岭校区）、老校（文化街校区） 2025-2026学年高一下期08月暑期测试 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 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纸上。 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 woman say about her mother? A．She is good at making cookies. B．She loves what her husband cooks. C．She has got enough of cooking. 2．What does the woman think of the man's suggestion? A．Timely. B．Unnecessary. C．Practical. 3．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In the classroom. B．On the playground. C．In the library. 4．Who will clean the manager’s room? A．The woman. B．The man. C．Susan. 5．Why does the woman talk to the man? A．To give a warning. B．To offer suggestions. C．To ask about something. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．What happened to the woman at first on her vacation? A．She got injured in the waves. B．She lost her expensive sunglasses. C．She was trapped in water the whole day. 7．How did the woman feel the next day? A．Amazed. B．Frightened. C．Ashamed. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．When did Sally get the painting? A．On her birthday. B．On Christmas Day. C．On Mother’s Day. 9．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Boss and assistant. B．Father and daughter. C．Co-workers. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．Why does Jane want to get a job? A．To make more friends. B．To get more pocket money. C．To provide for her family. 11．What is the most important for Jane in the man's opinion? A．Her mental health. B．Her schoolwork. C．Her social circle. 12．What does Jane decide to do? A．Accept the man's offer. B．Work harder at school. C．Look for a job by herself. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．Why is the dog sent to the training school? A．He needs to learn some new skills. B．He has been acting in an odd way. C．He is troubled by his vision problem. 14．How will Sophie get to her classroom today? A．With the help of her sister. B．By relying on the man. C．Under the guidance of a dog. 15．What will Sophie need to do today? A．Go shopping. B．Train a dog. C．Take a test. 16．Who is probably Mr. Andrew? A．Sophie's teacher. B．Sophie's hairdresser. C．Sophie's doctor. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A．How to start a conversation. B．How to interact with a stranger. C．How to become a good talker. 18．What kind of topic can be a good icebreaker? A．Something shocking. B．Something sorrowful. C．Something pleasant. 19．What is inappropriate for a conversation? A．Making comments. B．Trying to be the smartest person. C．Praising others constantly. 20．What is the best way to keep a conversation going? A．Sharing your hobbies. B．Showing your sincerity. C．Making your talk funny. 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 The National Gallery has launched a new exhibition called Art on Your Doorstep, taking life-sized versions of some masterpieces to communities around the UK. This project works with organisations across the UK to help share masterpieces from the nation’s collection with communities beyond Trafalgar Square. It will be reaching all four nations of the UK, travelling to a total of 12 partners. The National Gallery offers up to 30 printed reproductions of masterpieces from its collection each time. The first exhibition started in Stoke-on-Trent on 4 June 2025. Fifteen printed masterpieces were installed in an outdoor exhibition in Bethesda Gardens, opposite The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations. Right now the free outdoor exhibition is running in Croydon, London. In each location, the local community has helped choose the paintings to be displayed. Croydon’s exhibition features 30 paintings. Caterina Loriggio, who works on cultural events in Croydon, said that they ran workshops with residents to choose the artworks. The workshops asked questions such as “Which painting reminds you of Croydon?”, and residents chose from different paintings for their answer. Loriggio said, “What was interesting was how many people chose the same things.” Every year, the National Gallery partners with organisations and audiences across the UK in a range of different and innovative ways. They want to ensure that everyone in the UK can engage with their national collection. Over the past years they have partnered with a number of organisations through a range of projects including their flagship Masterpiece Tour, contemporary Artist-in-Residence programme, National Treasures, Visits tour and Take One Picture programme. 21．Why did The National Gallery start the project? A．To inspire innovation. B．To seek potential partners. C．To build community pride. D．To popularize its collection. 22．How were the paintings for Croydon selected? A．By the painters. B．Through online voting. C．By art professionals. D．Through local workshops. 23．Where is this text most probably taken from? A．A museum newsletter. B．A travel handbook. C．An art research paper. D．A community notice. B For years, Alma has been the Emergency Poet, travelling around British festivals and literary events in an old ambulance, and giving one-to-one consultations. Now she’s gone a step further with The Poetry Pharmacy, her magical shop selling all things poetry-related. Alma always wanted to be a writer, but ended up with a shadow life instead, living and working around books and literature. She worked as a bookseller, and then at a publishing house for many years. Then, one day, she was walking down the high street in Bishop’s Castle, a few miles away from her home, when she looked into a closed-up shop, saw the dusty and neglected Edwardian shelves and drawers — and fell in love. Her partner, Jim Sheard, is an academic — and of course a published poet. He is supportive of her work, but it still took a while to convince him that they should buy the building, and live above the shop. The redecoration funded with a successful campaign on Kickstarter. “It was other people’s belief in the idea that tipped the scales into doing it,” Alma says. There’s a skill to creating spaces where people feel really comfortable, and it’s one Alma seems to possess in abundance. She has a space put aside for the Emergency Poet, styled like Sigmund Freud’s consulting room, with a comfortable chair for her’patients’ to lie on. There are creative writing classes. The shop sells remedies consisting of poems sealed in bottles, poetic greetings cards and of course, lots of books: “I’ve managed to get the stock without going into debt, which has been difficult. But I was resourceful.” The shop opened on 3 October 2019, which — not uncoincidentally — is also National Poetry Day in the UK. “We’ve only been open for a few months. It’s like having a new baby. You love it, but it completely dominates everything. So I love it, but I also think I’ve created a monster!” 24．What did Alma do before starting the Poetry Pharmacy? A．She taught writing at a college. B．She ran an emergency clinic full-time. C．She wrote poems for a magazine. D．She worked in the book industry for years. 25．What helped Alma with the shop’s redecoration? A．Money from a Kickstarter campaign. B．Donations from her partner. C．Profits from her poetry consultations. D．Support from a publishing house. 26．What is special about The Poetry Pharmacy? A．It mainly sells rare antique books on poetry. B．It has the longest history among UK poetry shops. C．It provides free medical treatment for poetry lovers. D．It heals people with words and offers poetry-related services. 27．What does Alma mean by saying “I’ve created a monster” in the last paragraph? A．The shop brings more trouble. B．The shop takes up her time and energy. C．The shop fails to attract customers. D．The shop receives negative comments. C According to YouGov, 88% of Americans have positive feelings about French fries. In short: People love them. However, this delicious side dish is also clearly not-so-great for you. But hold on, fry lovers — researchers may have found a potential solution. Instead of asking people to give up fries altogether, some scientists are exploring whether the way they’re cooked could make a meaningful difference. In 2025, researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign published their findings on creating a better-for-you French fry, using a technique called “microwave frying”. It helps to first understand what happens to fries when they’re prepared the traditional way. As the potato heats up, the water inside it begins to evaporate (蒸发). This, however, leaves behind tiny pockets, which then create a force pulling the oil inside. Think about a straw in a drink. If you suck on the straw, the liquid moves upward. Now, imagine food materials have lots of tiny straws. When there is positive pressure, the oil stays out. But if there is negative pressure, the oil starts moving in. As much as 90% of the frying process occurs under this negative pressure. But microwaving may be able to assist in this particular part of the process. When we heat something in a conventional oven, the heat moves from outside to inside. But a microwave oven heats from the inside out. The higher pressure in microwaves helps reduce oil penetration (渗透). But microwaving alone won’t cook the fries the way we know and love. “If you just use microwave frying, your food turns out too soft.” Takhar said. “To obtain crispiness (松脆), you need conventional heating. Therefore, we propose combining the two approaches in the same unit. Conventional heating maintains the crispiness, while microwave heating lowers the oil intake.” The best news is that restaurants may not need new equipment. Existing large commercial fryers can be upgraded with affordable, widely available microwave generators. 28．What are scientists trying to improve about fries? A．Their taste. B．Their kitchen popularity. C．Their health effects. D．Their cooking equipment. 29．Which is the correct order of the traditional frying process? ① Oil entry.        ② Water loss.        ③ Negative pressure.        ④ Pocket formation. A．① → ③ → ② → ④ B．② → ④ → ③ → ① C．② → ① → ④ → ③ D．③ → ④ → ② → ① 30．How do microwaves reduce oil intake? A．By increasing pressure. B．By drying water faster. C．By creating holes within. D．By heating from outside in. 31．What can be inferred about the new method? A．It is a two-in-one method. B．It remains hard to test. C．It needs costly equipment. D．It has been widely used. D Slop is a new way to describe mass-produced, low-quality content. The term comes from artificial intelligence. Developer Simon Willison shared the concept: “Not all AI-generated content is slop. But if it’s mindlessly generated and forced upon someone who didn’t ask for it, slop is the perfect term.” Today slop’s critical tone is increasingly aimed at all things AI, treating it as a cultural pollutant. But by unthinkingly dismissing all of it, we risk missing out on the minority of creations that are keepers. Mass-produced culture has a long, messy history. One notable slop moment came after Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press in Europe. The device — the ChatGPT of the 1450s — allowed the mass production of cheap printed material. Some of this material was nonsense, but much of it entertained and educated the masses. In the early 1700s, a growing reading public created steady demand for text, giving rise to Grub Street — the slop generator of its time. People laughed at Grub Street even as its writers built the first modern freelance (自由职业) economy and mass-print culture. The 20th-century cinema boom followed a similar pattern. Production demands produced a lot of rubbish, but this effort also developed the motion-picture industry’s foundation. In all of these situations, the point wasn’t to create masterpieces; it was to create rapidly and cheaply. But the production of new types of slop allows more people to participate. The current wave of AI-generated slop raises the risks because the cost for those making slop has collapsed to near zero, while the cost for other people is high in terms of cognitive burden. So we must identify and take advantage of what stands out so that we can better discourage what doesn’t. The word “slop” helps us do that when it is used correctly. Calling everything worthless is a misguided attempt to dam the flood rather than channel it. If “culture is ordinary,” then the ordinary act of making on a large scale will always include waste. But it’ll also produce the seeds of the next thing we’ll decide to keep. 32．According to paragraph 1, which of the following is an example of “slop”? A．A novel written by ChatGPT upon request. B．A historical essay printed by a modern publisher. C．A low-budget film made by a famous filmmaker. D．An AI-generated poem that pops up on your phone. 33．What do the examples in paragraph 2 illustrate? A．History is sometimes unreliable. B．Mass culture received wide criticism. C．Mass culture has long been a complex issue. D．Technological advances underwent a difficult process. 34．What has fueled today’s slop boom? A．Lower production costs. B．Better digital access. C．Faster information flow. D．Public demand for AI. 35．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Slop in AI: A Growing Problem B．Mass Production: Past and Future C．Slop in History: An Art Phenomenon D．The Slop Cycle: Trash or Treasure 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。 Sharing life with a dog is a journey of love that deepens with every passing year. As our companions enter their golden years, what they need for their continued comfort and happiness will change. 36 It involves a comprehensive (全面的) approach that covers their changing health, mobility, and emotional well-being. It’s important to stay on top of their health with regular vet check-ups to help discover any age-related issues early on. This way, conditions such as joint pain or mental decline can be managed effectively, ensuring your senior dog is getting the care they need. Remember to keep a close eye on their behavior. 37 As your dog ages, their nutritional needs will change, too. It’s essential to change their diet and monitor their weight to prevent any obesity-related health issues. 38 Also consider giving supplements (补充) such as a multivitamin which includes joint-supporting ingredients, as well as healthy fats which help improve brain function and support healthy skin. Your dog might not be as lively as they once were, so adjusting their exercise routine makes sense. 39 Activities like swimming are great, too, as they provide all-round exercise to maintain muscle mass and joint flexibility without putting stress on their old bones. 40 Spend quality time with your senior dog, doing some activities they love. Your companionship is invaluable to them. With a thoughtful approach to their needs, you can ensure that your loyal companions enjoy their later years with dignity, comfort, and the love they deserve. A．Choose high-quality senior dog food. B．But preventive care is better than treatment. C．Emotional well-being should not be ignored. D．Any small relevant shifts are often the first clues. E．Think gentle walks instead of demanding physical activities. F．Don’t forget to reward them with their favorite treats after exercise. G．Taking care of your senior dog goes beyond regular walks and meals. 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 got my first job at a burger restaurant. I had years of volunteer experience and before graduation, I successfully 41 a pre-employment training program, so I believed that I was 42 to enter the working world. After several weeks of searching, I managed to 43 an interview. Arriving at the restaurant for my interview, I was nervous but excited about how 44 the place was. During the interview, I was 45 about the fact that I was hearing impaired (损伤). Knowing my problem, the boss was very 46 . He told me that he wanted me to 47 . After a follow-up interview, I met with my employment consultant and got the news that I was 48 . All the efforts I had been making had finally 49 . At first, I was given a six-hour shift, and cheerfully ended the day having received 50 from my boss. Unfortunately, the next month I was 51 to work only 8 hours a week. My boss 52 that business was slow and assured me that the lack of shifts wasn’t connected to my 53 . Two months later, I finished my contract and my first job was done. This experience may not have gone as 54 as I had expected, but I’m grateful that my boss looked past my hearing and saw me first. More importantly, it showed me I’m capable. That first imperfect job proved I belong in the working world, and I know the right 55 is coming. 41．A．completed B．documented C．launched D．sponsored 42．A．anxious B．curious C．forced D．prepared 43．A．conduct B．decline C．secure D．postpone 44．A．grand B．familiar C．peaceful D．remote 45．A．desperate B．honest C．sensitive D．hesitant 46．A．accommodating B．ambitious C．demanding D．suspicious 47．A．recover B．lead C．try D．resign 48．A．promoted B．hired C．replaced D．awarded 49．A．died down B．ran out C．slowed down D．worked out 50．A．instructions B．mercy C．comments D．praise 51．A．trained B．allowed C．contracted D．selected 52．A．accepted B．joked C．complained D．explained 53．A．appearance B．performance C．experience D．personality 54．A．smoothly B．normally C．steadily D．naturally 55．A．reason B．decision C．fit D．solution 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共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（注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。 In 1987, the Mogao Caves became a UNESCO World Heritage site. That same year, Neil Schmid, then 56 undergraduate studying Chinese at Georgetown University, first visited the desert city of Dunhuang. He owes his lasting bond with the caves 57 “yuanfen” — a special fondness. Over thirty years later, in 2018, Schmid made history as the first full-time foreign researcher at the Dunhuang Academy. Since then, he has spent thousands of hours 58 (examine) the caves’ murals (壁画) and sculptures. Each visit, he says, 59 (reveal) something new, deepening his appreciation of how these sacred spaces 60 (design) to engage body, senses, and mind in acts of devotion and storytelling. Schmid’s current research highlights Dunhuang as a test of cultural integration. In Cave 25, he identified a hand gesture 61 (striking) similar to that in one of Leonardo da Vinci’s works, which was painted over five centuries 62 (early). These discoveries show 63 cultural exchange generates: new visual languages and devotional forms, making Dunhuang not just a crossroad but a site of innovation. 64 (regard) as a storyteller and a cross-cultural guide, Schmid commits himself to sharing Dunhuang with global audiences through lectures and exhibitions. For him, the ancient caves remain a steady source of inspiration — proof that lasting achievements come from 65 (open). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) 66．假设你是振华中学的李津。学校将在本月底的“科技周”活动中举办一场英文演讲比赛，主题为 What Makes a Scientist。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容提示如下： （1）你认为成为科学家的必备品质（如个人品格、学术研究等方面）； （2）以你敬佩的科学家为例说明； （3）向同学发起号召……。 注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可适当增加细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯。 What Makes a Scientist _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分) 67．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。 Chocolates, lollipops, and toys were the items picked by Babloo while his Mom was busy selecting the provisions (供给) for the month from a departmental store. They both completed their selection of items and entered the billing counter. Seetha was surprised to see the bill which amounted to Rs.1000, which was more than the budget that she had. She wanted to return some of the items picked up by Babloo, but she did not want to disappoint her only son. That evening, Ramesh dragged himself through the door, looking extremely tired. Seetha asked, “How was your day today?” Ramesh said with a dull face, “It was very tough... I must be very aggressive to save my job. We need to save at least a little more amount per month, Seetha”. “So, what was the bill amount for this month?” asked Ramesh with curiosity. When Seetha quietly mentioned the grocery bill in the kitchen, he murmured, “Every child deserves these small joys”, forcing a smile. However, Babloo overheard his parents’ conversation. Peeking (偷瞥) through the doorway, Babloo saw his father sitting at the table, head in hands — a sight that sent a sharp pang (痛苦) through the boy’s heart. The next morning, he noticed the deep worry lines on his father’s face that even a forced smile couldn’t conceal (掩藏). In the following weeks, a quiet determination settled over Babloo. He began spending evenings writing something, with his English dictionary constantly at his side. When his mother urged him to sleep, he’d simply say, “It’s for a school assignment,” though his eyes held a secret. Ramesh, noticing the light under his son’s door late at night, felt a mixture of pride and concern, unaware that his son’s efforts were all for him. One evening, Babloo rushed to meet his father, face glowing with triumph. “Papa, this is for you!” he exclaimed, holding out a Rs.8000 note. Ramesh’s face darkened instantly. “Where did you get this? Did you steal it?” he demanded, his voice sharp with fear. Babloo’s radiant smile soon vanished, tears springing to his eyes as he looked at the father. 注意： （1）续写词数应在150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Seetha immediately stepped between them, asking Babloo softly, “Tell us, dear.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Then, Babloo proposed, “We can use it to buy the provisions.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $