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2025-2026学年高二开学考试 英 语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What does the man want to do? A. Book a room. B. Take exercise. C. Fix a lift. 2. What does the woman suggest? A. Driving to the lakes. B. Visiting another place. C. Moving to a city. 3. What will Greg probably do next? A. Prepare the barbecue. B. Welcome the guests. C. Rearrange the chairs. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. At home. C. In a supermarket. 5. What caused the drop in paperwork? A. The change of a major workplace. B. The introduction of a new system. C. The reduction of office employees. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. What makes the smart fridge special? A. It stores food efficiently. B. It cleans itself automatically. C. It assists with food shopping. 7. What does Jamie think of the fridge? A. Average. B. Practical. C. Economical. 听下面的录音，回答第8至第10小题。 8. What does the woman plan to take? A. A half-day course. B. A full-day course. C. An evening course. 9. What is the woman’s concern about the poetry class? A. Matching her schedule. B. Sharing her poems. C. Selecting a popular teacher. 10. Where are the workshops held? A. In a library. B. In a bookshop. C. In a school. 听下面的录音，回答第11至第13小题。 11. What is John’s future job plan? A. Joining a band. B. Becoming an agent. C. Working in a hotel. 12. What do music agents do? A. They train singers. B. They perform on stage. C. They deal with finances. 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Band members. C. Co-workers. 听下面的录音，回答第14至第17小题。 14. Where did Mike travel? A. Indonesia. B. China. C. Australia. 15. How long did Rose usually stay in each country she visited? A. For one or two days. B. For three or four days. C. For a whole week. 16. What does Rose prefer now? A. Sandy shores. B. Local bars. C. Rural areas. 17. Why does the woman want to visit Egypt? A. To meet local people. B. To join a group tour. C. To see ancient sites. 听下面的录音，回答第18至第20小题。 18. Who is the speaker? A. A radio program host. B. A park guide. C. A travel blogger. 19. What is advised to do in the park? A. Stay within phone coverage. B. Wear tight clothes in summer. C. Leave everything as it is. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. The history of Arches National Park. B. Advice on hiking safely in the park. C. The best seasons to visit the desert. 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 From fitness tracking to sustainable fashion and home appliances, innovative products are changing the way we live. Here are three newly-launched items that combine smart technology with everyday practicality. ON TRACK Screenless fitness trackers are the new trend in wearable workout gear. The first new Fitbit since 2023 enters that market, which competitors like Whoop and Oura have muscled into in recent years. The Fitbit Air is considerably cheaper than those options, and integrates with Google’s updated Health app. The tracker covers basic metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen and motion data during activity and sleep. All data is processed in the app with an AI coach available for an additional $7.99 per month. Google Fitbit Air £84.99, store.google.com GOOD TIMING If time is running out to meaningfully slow down climate change, here’s a watch to both monitor the countdown and also feel slightly better about it. Detrash is a British watchmaking brand using recycled ocean plastics, steel and fashion industry offcuts (边角料) to create its timepieces. The watches — from dress to dive styles — come in at under 500. Most lines are limited editions, so if you see one you like, time is probably running out. Detrash ‘Midnight Flamingo’ From£375, detrash.com PLASTIC PROGRESS Up to 500,000 tonnes of textile microplastics enter the oceans every year, much from washing machines. Now, effective microplastic filters (过滤器) are being introduced, including a 2025 Moonshot Prize winner. Developed by Bristol-based Matter, the Regen filter can be built into machines or bought separately and installed at home. The company claims 97% effectiveness. It needs emptying every six weeks, with no replacement filters required. Regen Microplastic Filter From£199, matter.industries 21. Which is one of the advantages of the Fitbit Air? A. It is more affordable. B. It works without any app. C. It offers free AI coaching. D. It gathers more health data. 22. What do the Detrash watch and the Regen filter have in common? A. They are offered in limited editions. B. They reduce environmental pollution. C. They are made from recycled plastics. D. They need regular replacement of parts. 23. In which section of a magazine would you probably find this passage? A. Smart Living. B. Wearable Tech. C. User Reviews. D. Green Innovations. B My wife’s birthday falls at the beginning of spring when the winter chill still hangs over the approaching warmth. On that day, I came home from work, stopped her from entering the kitchen and asked her to dine out. “Has Lily called?” she asked. I shook my head. The atmosphere at the dinner was oppressive. My wife kept glancing at her phone, showing no signs of appetite. Early the next morning, my wife got up, dark rings encircling her eyes. We only have one child. When Lily still lived at home, every year when her birthday approached, we would start the grand preparations days in advance. And after she left for college, my wife would call her countless times from morning till night. How could she ignore all our love and utterly forget her mum’s birthday? On the way to work, I texted Lily, “Your mum didn’t sleep well last night.” Another day concluding, we were about to go to bed when there was a sound of a key rattling in the lock. In came our daughter, face red with cold, birthday cake in hand. “Sorry, Mum. Happy birthday!” she said, tears welling up. Immediately, my wife pulled Lily into a hug, complaining, “You silly girl, why do you come all the way back at such a time? Don’t you know it is cold outside?” Lily just stayed two hours in case of missing her classes. Seeing Lily boarding the train, my wife started blaming me for that message, yet in a better mood. I did feel I handled this matter perfectly both for my wife and my child’s growth. Later, I called my parents and told them about it. I never thought they would respond with a long silence, and then said: “How many times have you forgotten our birthdays? Has either of us ever complained?” 24. What does the underlined word “oppressive” mean in paragraph 2? A. Relaxing. B. Funny. C. Unique. D. Heavy. 25. What can be inferred about the woman in paragraph 3? A. She blamed Lily for her rudeness. B. She cared little about birthday celebrations. C. Some anxiety could be felt from the woman. D. She wasn’t satisfied with her dinner. 26. Why did Lily burst into tears on seeing her mother? A. She was overjoyed to see her mother. B. She felt sorry about forgetting her mother’s birthday. C. She feared to be scolded for ignoring her parents’ love. D. She pitied herself for being half-frozen all the way back. 27. What message is conveyed from the words of the author’s parents? A. Love is a two-way street. B. Birthday party is a must. C. Children should repay their parents’ love. D. It is never too late to say sorry. C Getting the most out of going to galleries involves more than just showing up. While a casual approach — “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like” — might satisfy some, truly appreciating a painting requires a determination to go deeper. Trust your eyes. The visual arts are not called the visual arts for nothing. Art is made to be looked at. And when your eyes decide whether they like something or not, they are drawing on the experience of a lifetime. So trust your eyes when they whisper their first impressions. Why do so many people love Van Gogh’s Sunflowers? The moment you see them, they feel uplifting, joyous, and instantly pleasurable, reminding your eyes of the colour, mood and joy of a sunny day. Your eyes may be the most important organ for looking at art, but the heart runs them a close second. When we look at a painting, we get somebody’s message sent to us. One heart is trying to speak to another. Take Daughters Chasing a Butterfly by Thomas Gainsborough for example. The first thing to feel is, of course, the artist’s love for his little girls. To my eyes, it’s entirely unmissable. The two girls, their faces recorded with so much insider skills, are chasing a butterfly, which has landed on a prickly (有刺的) plant. When they try to grab it, they might get hurt. So a loving daddy hasn’t just painted his love for his daughters. He has also painted — and this is where the heart comes in — his fears for them. If you judge art by your own level of competence or understanding, you’re looking at art through a blindfold. In Truner’s The Fighting Temeraire, the old boat, bathed in an orange and purple sunset, is packed with significance and symbolism about a lost life and the end of the road. Just look at the power, the intensity, the volcanic brilliance of his depiction (描绘). Instead of limiting your appreciation to what you like, expand it to include what many others have liked before you. Like all life’s profound pleasures, looking at art is a complex business. More accurately, it’s a pleasure with many layers and stages. But for the experienced art lover, the real joy is in the build-up, the delicious journey, the awesome pay-off. 28. What are viewers advised to do first in looking at art? A. Go over the history of art. B. Draw on artists’ experience. C. Compare with other artwork. D. Rely on initial visual impressions. 29. Why is Gainsborough’s painting mentioned in paragraph 3? A. Love is popular in family-themed paintings. B. Viewing art involves heart-to-heart connection. C. Art is a visual record of an artist’s personal life. D. Viewers are easily struck by the skills of artists. 30. What does the author suggest about judging art in paragraph 4? A. Considering others’ opinions. B. Trusting your own judgment. C. Sticking to personal taste. D. Turning to realistic works. 31. What is the text mainly about? A. How to better engage with art. B. How to read artists’ emotion. C. How to better evaluate visual arts. D. How to analyze famous paintings. D Beneath the Pacific lies the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), where tens of billions of polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) are packed with cobalt (钴). Seabed-mining companies promote them as “a battery in a rock” and “the easiest way to solve climate change.” They claim that those nodules can provide metals for 4.8 billion electric vehicles. Yet this promise threatens a biological treasure. Marine (海洋的) biologists reveal the CCZ shelters over 5,000 unique species in the darkness. The extensive mining of cobalt may lead to the loss of biodiversity. A company claimed to have found a solution to minimize the damage to the ecology and has already trialed a 25-ton collector robot designed to harvest these nodules. However, a 2023 study shows it can cause permanent destruction in the area. Commercial mining is not yet permitted in international waters. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still determining how, and under what conditions, mining should be allowed. After 28 years of debate, its 168 member states still lack formal agreement. While companies advocate using nodule-collecting robots, 437 scientists from 44 countries demand an immediate stop. ISA studies confirm that just 10% mining of the CCZ may wipe out 50% of its species. Nor is it certain that cobalt mining will even be all that important in car-battery technology. Many battery companies are trying to recycle cobalt from spent batteries. In March, several major European carmakers jointly stated that they would not buy any metals produced from deep-sea mining before the environmental risks are “completely understood”. Meanwhile, several Chinese electric vehicle producers have already made the switch, recycling up to 95% of metals from used batteries. “Why rush to mine the ocean for metals becoming outdated?” said battery expert Gavin Harper. On June 8, 21 marine scientists from 8 universities finished a six-week research in the CCZ and packed up seafloor samples to take back to their labs for further analysis. “An assessment of the mining’s impact will take years of research,” says Andrew from Edinburgh. “I’m trying to get the best environmental data. And then it’s up to society to make the decision to go ahead.” 32. Why are the nodules called “a battery in a rock”? A. They contain valuable metals. B. They have recharging qualities. C. They own battery-like structures. D. They generate renewable power. 33. What can be inferred about the ISA? A. It prioritizes economic interests. B. It is cautious about seabed mining. C. It opposes commercial operations. D. It requires more technical support. 34. What does the author want to illustrate in Paragraph 4? A. Deep-sea mining meets demands. B. Carmakers reuse battery materials. C. Battery recycling needs promoting. D. Seabed mining for cobalt can wait. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Marine Mining, a Green Solution B. Cobalt, the Future of Batteries C. Ocean Metals, an Ocean Risk? D. CCZ, the Treasure Unknown? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It used to be simple: if you were stuck on homework, you went to a tutor or looked through a textbook. Today, many students admit their first instinct (本能) is to open short-video apps. 36 And here’s the catch: while short-form video makes information accessible, are students actually learning or just scrolling (滚屏)? Students aren’t choosing short videos to study by accident, it fits the way their brains are wired in today’s world. Studies suggest the average attention span has dropped to around 8-12 seconds. Quick videos match that rhythm. Instead of sitting through a 45-minute lecture, students can learn one concept or definition in a minute. Short videos also turn idle time, like waiting for the bus, into learning opportunities. 37 However, for every upside, there’s a hidden drawback that students often feel but don’t always recognize. Short videos sometimes oversimplify — students may remember a “fun fact” but struggle to apply it in problem-solving. Constant exposure to fast content trains the brain to expect stimulation, making complex reading or full lectures harder to sit through. 38 Students can end up overwhelmed, recalling bits of many topics but mastering none. Here’s where it gets tricky. Short-video platforms aren’t built for studying, they’re built for endless scrolling. That means students who go in looking for a “quick explainer” often end up an hour deep into unrelated content. 39 Students describe feeling “busy” while scrolling through study content, but later realize they didn’t remember much. 40 The reality is, it’s both. Short-form content is a tool, not a replacement. Students who use it as a supplement to traditional learning gain the best of both worlds: quick tips and deeper practice. Those who depend only on it often face burnout, divided attention, or surface-level understanding. A. So, is short-form video helping or hurting? B. This makes learning fit easily into daily life. C. Many creators make money by posting educational short clips. D. To them, such videos don’t just entertain but feel like learning. E. Short videos make students unable to finish homework within fixed time. F. Besides, too many short videos, brief as they are, can cause information overload. G. This unclear line between entertainment and education makes it harder to manage time. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A woman who hated her body has shared an important message on Instagram about how exercise has greatly changed her. It has improved not only her build but also her 41 . In a video clip shared by Cheryl, she 42 the difference between “wanting to lose weight to look good” and “losing weight to feel good”. The video showcases her 22-pound weight-loss journey, which has been far from 43 . She told Newsweek about the documented highs and lows, which 44 more than 1.1 million views online. She said: “I wanted to show the realistic side of a (n) 45 weight loss while sending out a message that the mindset shift is the most powerful part of the journey.” Before starting her exercise plan and healthier eating in May, Cheryl felt insecure and 46 confidence. This led her to adopt a “mind over matter (物质)” approach as she continues to 47 five to six times per week, even when she doesn’t want to. “I did feel burnt out at times, but every time I lay in bed and thought about 48 the gym, I always thought back to the times when I was overweight and unattractive,” Cheryl told Newsweek. “It’s awful to be unwanted.” The videos include her preparing salad, eggs, and vegetables; walking with a smile on her face to the gym; and 49 weights. “I used to 50 going to the gym, but now, it is like my safe haven. Whether I am sad or angry, I kind of just let all my 51 out at the gym.” Cheryl said. “I feel amazing. I learned to enjoy the process of 52 my body and creating a healthy lifestyle,” Cheryl added. So far, Cheryl has received a sea of 53 online on the video that has more than 76,000 likes. “It’s incredible. Your 54 , devotion, determination and patience 55 ! Keep it up,” said one user. 41. A. mindset B. efficiency C. performance D. tolerance 42. A. inspects B. observes C. highlights D. appreciates 43. A. possible B. realistic C. challenging D. easy 44. A. exchanged B. gathered C. presented D. adopted 45. A. healthy B. negative C. medical D. awful 46. A. built B. restored C. lacked D. enhanced 47. A. calm down B. work out C. give out D. break down 48. A. skipping B. solving C. passing D. investigating 49. A. throwing B. gaining C. lifting D. consuming 50. A. regret B. fancy C. miss D. fear 51. A. energies B. emotions C. motives D. spirits 52. A. loving B. expanding C. continuing D. examining 53. A. criticism B. support C. doubt D. advice 54. A. kindness B. generosity C. self-control D. honesty 55. A. ran out B. worn out C. showed off D. paid off 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。 Luosifen: A Chinese Specialty Winning Global Hearts Luosifen, or river snail rice noodles, is an iconic dish with a pungent smell, 56. _________ (originate) in Liuzhou, Guangxi. It usually contains pickled bamboo shoots, vegetables and peanuts in a spicy snail soup. As global interest in China grows, appreciation for this 57. _________ (rich) flavored cooking creation is being shared by a growing number of foreigners who want to embrace the 58. _________ (diverse) of Chinese cuisine. Shawn Christopher from New Zealand used to know only common Chinese dishes. When a new restaurant in Christchurch served Luosifen, he 59. _________ (warn) the smell might be too intense. However, he loved its rich, layered soup and silky noodles. Previously popular mainly 60. _________ overseas Chinese, Luosifen now wins more foreign fans. Companies like Guangxi Luobawang, 61. _________ exports have reached nearly $20 million across 30 countries, adjust the flavors — making it less sour and spicy — to suit international tastes. The dish has also become 62. _________ hit on social media. Liuzhou has carried out over 40 policies since 2016 63. ________ (promote) this local snack globally. Its special smell has spread worldwide, winning the hearts and 64. ________ (stomach) of more young people. This rise from a street food to a global brand is not 65. _________ (accident). It shows the unique charm of Chinese cuisine which is being recognized globally. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris发来邮件说，他打算选择一门外语作为第二语言来学习，想听听你的想法。请你给他回复一封邮件，推荐他学习汉语，内容包括： 1．推荐理由； 2．学习建议。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 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。 Lily loved fixing things. Her father, a mechanic, had been teaching her to repair radios and toys since she was little. She would spend weekends working on old machines in her small bedroom, finding comfort in the rhythms of tools and gears (齿轮). The clicking of gears and the turning of wheels made her forget everything else. At school, however, she stayed quiet. Emma, a smart girl with a sharp tongue, often singled her out, rolling her eyes whenever Lily tried to voice her opinion. One day, while cleaning the science lab, Lily accidentally knocked over Emma’s model car, on which she had spent weeks, breaking it into pieces on the floor. “My model car! You should have been more careful!” she screamed at Lily. Red-faced, Lily apologized and rushed out, fighting back her tears. Two weeks later, when their teacher announced a robotics competition, the whole class came alive. “You’ll work in pairs to build a robot that can get through an obstacle course (障碍赛道).” Emma was excited about building a robot, which was her long-held hobby. However, when she learned that Lily was her partner, she turned away, avoiding Lily’s eager eyes. “Well, I can make it all,” Emma whispered. She turned to her notebook and focused on her design. In the following days, she simply ignored Lily’s attempts to approach, let alone their pair meetings as scheduled. Sensing Emma’s unwillingness to cooperate, Lily decided to work on her own. She spent quite a lot of time sketching designs in the quiet lab. One afternoon, as she worked late, she noticed a half-built robot sitting in the corner, something Emma had started but left unfinished. She looked closer and froze. The wires (电线) had been connected the wrong way — if turned on, it might explode. Just as Lily reached out to examine it, the door opened. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Emma stood still in the doorway, eyes wide in surprise. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On competition day, Emma and Lily presented a robot marked with their names. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $