精品解析：陕西省西安中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试题

西安中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题 (时间：120分钟 满分：100分) 命题人：余馨 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分20分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How did the man know about the club? A. From the Internet. B. From a member. C. From a relative. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. Which floor the man lives on. B. Why the man dislikes his apartment. C. How many flights of stairs the man takes. 3. What will the woman probably do next? A. Collect her suitcase. B. Provide some details. C. Work at the computer. 4. Why is the man making the call? A. To buy some office supplies. B. To ask for a product list. C. To apply for membership. 5. What did the speakers think of the play? A. It was ordinary. B. It was complex. C. It was attractive. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How does the woman find the online review? A. Influential. B. Confusing. C. Unbelievable. 7. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Learn more about the phone. B. Contact a customer. C. Buy a new phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Who will be captain for the second half of the season? A. Mary. B. Anne. C. Susan. 9. What did other members mean to do? A. Reserve their opinions. B. Plan a surprise for Mary. C. Have Mr. Brown deliver the news. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Coach and player. B. Teammates. C. Co-workers. 听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。 11. When does the conversation take place? A. At the end of May. B. In early June. C. In the middle of June. 12. Where might the woman like to work? A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a zoo. 13. What should the woman do according to the man? A. Learn about first aid. B. Have a physical check. C. Receive job training. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What was the article about? A. The plastic waste. B. The endangered sea life. C. The environmental protection measures. 15. What solution do the speakers agree on? A. Refusing plastic products. B. Collecting plastic waste in the sea. C. Promoting awareness of the issue. 16. What will the speakers do? A. Send paper bags. B. Call for action online. C. Share some photos. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is special about the course? A. It is taught by three professors. B. It is divided in three units. C. It is running weekly. 18. What will Professor Amy Watkins focus on? A. Accounting. B. Business management. C. Organizational behavior. 19. How many exams are there in the course? A. One. B. Three. C. Four. 20. What is the ten dollars for? A. Borrowing the textbooks. B. Attending the online courses. C. Copying the reading materials. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Few world events can bring the kind of widespread dynamic energy that the FIFA World Cup does. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Here are some frequently asked questions about it. How to buy tickets? According to FIFA’s announcements, tickets for the 2026 World Cup are expected to go on sale in 2025. You can register on FIFA’s official website to receive updates. Ticket sales will be available through FIFA’s official ticketing platform, and there will also be packages through FIFA’s partner, On Location, which may include VIP seating and VIP experiences. Where to live? For travelers on a budget, cities like Kansas City, Houston, and Philadelphia will likely offer more affordable accommodations than New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, which have higher living costs. Budget travelers should consider the following: ● Hostels and budget hotels: Motel 6, Super 8, and Holiday Inn Express offer reasonable rates. ●Airbnb & Vacation Rentals: Sharing a rental with other fans can reduce costs. ● Staying Outside City Centers: Suburbs (郊区) near stadiums often have cheaper hotels with public transport access to games. How to travel between host cities? Traveling between host cities will require careful planning due to the vast distances. Options include: ●Flights: The fastest option between most cities, with major airline offering frequent routes. ●Trains: Available in some regions (e.g. Amtrak in the U.S. and VIA Rail in Canada), but not always the most efficient. ●Buses: Greyhound, Megabus, and FlixBus offer budget friendly intercity (城际的) travel. ●Car Rentals: Ideal (完美的) for shorter distances but not recommended for long cross-country travel. 1. What may you get if you buy tickets via On Location? A. VIP related special services. B. Early access to FIFA’s ticketing platform. C. A free registration on FIFA’s website. D. VIP discounted tickets on sale. 2. What are budget travelers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup probably advised to do? A. Share Airbnb rentals. B. Book downtown hotels in New York. C. Rent cars for long cross-country trips. D. Take trains for any intercity travel. 3. Where is this passage most probably taken from? A. A ticket booking page. B. A travel guidebook. C. A daily news column. D. A football textbook. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要围绕2026年FIFA世界杯向球迷介绍购票渠道、住宿省钱办法以及跨主办城市出行方式。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据How to buy tickets?部分中的“Ticket sales will be available through FIFA’s official ticketing platform, and there will also be packages through FIFA’s partner, On Location, which may include VIP seating and VIP experiences.(门票将通过国际足联官方售票平台发售，同时还将提供由国际足联合作伙伴On Location推出的套餐，可能包含VIP座位和VIP体验服务)”可知，通过On Location购票可能获得与VIP相关的特别服务。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Where to live?部分中的“Airbnb & Vacation Rentals: Sharing a rental with other fans can reduce costs.(Airbnb和度假租赁：与其他球迷合租可降低成本)”可知，建议预算有限的旅行者被拼租Airbnb类住宿。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章开头“Here are some frequently asked questions about it.(这里有一些关于它的常见问题)”及后文分条介绍购票、住宿、城际交通可知，本文面向赴赛观众提供实用旅行信息，最可能出自旅行指南类读物。 B It has been three years since Markus Hofmueller took over Bach’s Bakery (面包店) in Changsha, Hunan province. The German baker says it was one of the best decisions he has made. The bakery is well known for hiring bakers with hearing disability and is loved by many locals. Hofmueller saw the job as a chance to learn more about management, finances, and customer service. He starts work at 7 a.m. and spends most of his day in the office, while the chefs take care of the kitchen. In the beginning, he worked more in the kitchen, but later focused on building strong relationships within the team. He believes that good communication and teamwork are key to success. “The employees are the heart of the bakery,” he says. “Watching them grow and improve their skills makes me happiest.” He even learns the sign language so he can better communicate with his team. He says that hearing-impaired bakers are especially good at noticing details others might miss, which helps ensure high bread quality. Hofmueller took over the bakery in 2022 from its former German owners, who returned home after 11 years. He followed his heart, driven by his love for baking and his interest in helping people with disabilities. He and his wife have introduced new flavors and opened a WeChat mini-program. The bakery has become a friendly place for locals and foreigners to meet. During Thanksgiving, he even taught American customers some sign language. Hofmueller hopes to keep training more people and work with local vocational (职业的) schools. “I don’t know what the future holds, but I believe good things will come as I follow my heart,” he says. 4. What do we know about Hofmueller? A. He had previous experience in managing a bakery. B. He found it more important to help out in the kitchen. C. His bakery has become a bridge between cultures. D. His future plan involves teaching in vocational schools. 5. What does Hofmueller value most about his team? A. Their skills in customer service. B. Their growth and focus on details. C. Their careful following of rules. D. Their quick learning and hard work. 6. How does Hofmueller think of the future of the bakery? A. Confident but cautious. B. Worried but determined. C. Uncertain but optimistic. D. Ambitious but realistic. 7. What is the text mainly about? A. How a baker supports disabled workers. B. How a baker integrates business with care. C. How teamwork improves bakery success. D. How technology changes modern baking. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述德国面包师Hofmueller接手长沙面包店，雇佣听障员工，兼顾经营与人文关怀。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“The bakery has become a friendly place for locals and foreigners to meet.(这家面包店成了本地人和外国人相聚的友好场所。)”可知，他的面包店成为了文化之间的桥梁。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Watching them grow and improve their skills makes me happiest.(看着他们成长、提升技能让我最为开心。)”以及“He says that hearing‑impaired bakers are especially good at noticing details others might miss, which helps ensure high bread quality.(他说听障面包师尤其善于留意别人可能忽略的细节，这有助于保证面包的高品质。)”可知，他最看重团队的成长以及对细节的关注。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“I don’t know what the future holds, but I believe good things will come as I follow my heart.(我不知道未来会怎样，但我相信遵从本心，美好的事情终会到来。)”可知，他对面包店的未来不确定，但态度乐观。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章讲述德国面包师经营面包店，同时关爱帮助残障员工，把商业经营和人文关怀结合在一起。“How a baker integrates business with care(一位面包师如何将经营事业与人文关怀融为一体)”符合题意。 C Would you spend nearly a hundred dollars on a doll that looks like a monster (怪物)? Well, that’s what some people are doing for this monster doll from China called Labubu. People’s fascination with doll crazes goes back generations. Just look at the Cabbage Patch Dolls in the ‘80s. People get obsessed (痴迷的) with purchasing popular dolls, whether it’s for themselves or a loved one. Pop Mart’s Labubu dolls are no exception. The doll, which looks like a scary child with a big head, sharp teeth and big eyes wearing fuzzy footy pajamas, is sure to gain mixed reactions. But it’s the next viral sensation — people all over the Internet are going crazy over it. The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist, Kasing Lung, around 10 years ago. Lung created three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology (北欧神话) . The book contains descriptions of characters, both good and evil, in a fairy world. He called them “The Monsters.” Labubu, “a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated (锯齿的) teeth,” is the most outstanding character. Though she is a monster, she is kind-hearted and constantly wants to help others, but things may not go according to her plan, and she accidentally ends up making things worse. Today, Labubu blind boxes are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart, as a part of their “The Monsters” line. Almost every product inspired by Labubu and “The Monsters” line is sold out on Pop Mart’s website. The toy even led people to line up outside of malls overnight and start fights while instantly selling out, according to the LA Times. Emily Brough, Head of Licensing for Pop Mart North America, told USA TODAY Labubu’s crazy following can be attributed to a few factors: First, Pop Mart’s blind box model and the possibility of getting a limited-edition fuel collectors’ desire for the dolls. Second, it has gone viral. Unboxings (拆盒) and collector showcases on TikTok, Xiaohongshu (Red Note), and Instagram drove massive engagement. Third, celebrities and fandoms (粉丝群体) play a major role-Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, have all been seen with Labubus, fueling their fans’ desires for the dolls. In the end, blind boxes are like gambling (赌博), but you still gain a toy once you open the box. Some of the blind boxes’ contents might be rarer than others, which can increase how valuable they are and how much collectors are willing to pay for them if they’re sold online. 8. Why are the dolls in the ‘80s mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To make a comparison. B. To prove a point. C. To generate a discussion. D. To draw readers’ attention. 9. The underlined phrase may be closest in meaning to _________. A. infectious disease B. beautiful but expensive product C. sensitive creation D. surprising and popular success 10. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Labubu is designed by a Nordic mythologist. B. People may go to great lengths to buy a Labubu. C. Blind boxes are always quite expensive in price. D. Buyers can pick the rare ones before opening the box. 11. Which is not a reason for Labubu’s popularity according to the text? A. Business model. B. Power of social media. C. Celebrity influence. D. People’s love for monsters. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国泡泡玛特旗下Labubu怪物娃娃的起源设计、风靡全球的现象，以及其受到大众狂热追捧的多重背后原因。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“People’s fascination with doll crazes goes back generations. Just look at the Cabbage Patch Dolls in the ‘80s. People get obsessed (痴迷的) with purchasing popular dolls, whether it’s for themselves or a loved one. (人们对玩偶热潮的痴迷可以追溯到好几代人之前，看看80年代的椰菜娃娃就知道了。无论为自己还是心爱之人，人们都会痴迷于购买热门玩偶。)”可知，作者提到80年代的椰菜娃娃，是用过往的经典玩偶狂热案例，来证明大众对热门玩偶的痴迷是由来已久的普遍现象，以此支撑自己的观点。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“But it’s the next viral sensation — people all over the Internet are going crazy over it. (但它会成为下一个viral sensation——全网的人都在为它疯狂。)”以及后文提到的Labubu全球售罄、消费者彻夜排队抢购的内容可知，这个短语指的是Labubu成为了出人意料、广受追捧的爆红事物，和“令人惊喜且大受欢迎的成功事物”含义最为贴近。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“The toy even led people to line up outside of malls overnight and start fights while instantly selling out, according to the LA Times. (据《洛杉矶时报》报道，这款玩偶甚至让人们彻夜在商场外排队，开售即秒空，还引发了争抢。)”可知，为了买到Labubu玩偶，消费者会彻夜在商场外排队，甚至还会发生争抢，故推断出人们会竭尽全力去购买一个Labubu。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Emily Brough, Head of Licensing for Pop Mart North America, told USA TODAY Labubu’s crazy following can be attributed to a few factors: First, Pop Mart’s blind box model and the possibility of getting a limited-edition fuel collectors’ desire for the dolls. Second, it has gone viral. Unboxings and collector showcases on TikTok, Xiaohongshu (Red Note) , and Instagram drove massive engagement. Third, celebrities and fandoms play a major role-Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, have all been seen with Labubus, fueling their fans’ desires for the dolls. (泡泡玛特北美区授权负责人Emily Brough向《今日美国》表示，Labubu的狂热追捧源于几个因素：第一，泡泡玛特的盲盒模式以及抽到限量款的可能性点燃了收藏者的购买欲；第二，它在网络上爆火，TikTok、小红书和Instagram上的拆盒视频和收藏展示带来了极高的互动量；第三，名人和粉丝群体起到了重要作用，蕾哈娜、杜阿·利帕和BLACKPINK的Lisa都被拍到手持Labubu，进一步激发了粉丝的购买欲。)”可知，Labubu走红的原因包含盲盒这种特殊的商业模式、社交媒体的传播影响力，还有名人的带动效应，文中并未提及“人们对怪物的喜爱”是它流行的原因。 D As the world’s population grows and farming space becomes more and more expensive, we are quickly running out of land to grow enough crops to feed everyone. For years, we have been told that the future of farming was vertical (垂直的) , growing crops indoors in more space-efficient buildings. But this revolution has not yet come to pass, with currently only 30 hectares (公顷) of vertical farming space worldwide. Now a new agricultural company based in San Francisco believes it has the answer to increasing this limited scale (规模) . Using unique new 3D architecture that grows crops up to two stories high in huge towers, the company believes that it can change farming. The company says it can achieve 350 times more yield from the same amount of land compared to traditional farming, and it can carry out this model almost anywhere in the world. Its aim is to grow up to two million kilograms of leafy greens on an annual basis. To start with the crop planting process, seeds are planted in trays using automated systems, and they are provided with an exact mix of nutrients to support the initial stage of the growing process. As the plants develop rapidly, the company has the ability to adjust the amount of light, nutrients, and water each individual plant receives, allowing it to control various aspects of the final product. Once the plants reach a specific size, robot arms transplant them to the growing wall. The company’s indoor farm features vertical grow towers, along with LED lighting, water, and nutrient systems — all designed to grow produce in an efficient manner. After the crops are fully grown, they are first picked and then sorted by using a high-tech sorting machine. This machine uses blue light to check the crops for damaged leaves, and only after this check are the crops sent off for packing. 12. What is the present situation of vertical farming? A. Small-scale. B. High-yield. C. High-cost. D. Fast-expanding. 13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The challenge of the vertical farm. B. The development of the new company. C. The introduction of the vertical farm model. D. The background of traditional farming’s yield. 14. Which word can best describe the company’s technology? A. Simple. B. Advanced. C. Eco-friendly. D. Widespread. 15. What may be the best title of the text? A. The Future of Agriculture. B. Technology Brings High Yield. C. Why We Should Grow Crops Vertically. D. Vertical Farming: A Sustainable Solution. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了旧金山一家农业公司利用新型3D垂直农场技术提高作物产量的创新模式。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“But this revolution has not yet come to pass, with currently only 30 hectares (公顷) of vertical farming space worldwide.(但这一革命尚未实现，目前全球垂直农业空间仅有30公顷)”可知，目前垂直农业的规模很小。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“Using unique new 3D architecture that grows crops up to two stories high in huge towers, the company believes that it can change farming. The company says it can achieve 350 times more yield from the same amount of land compared to traditional farming, and it can carry out this model almost anywhere in the world.(这家公司使用独特的新型3D架构，在巨大的塔中种植高达两层的作物，相信能够改变农业。该公司表示，与传统农业相比，它能在相同土地上实现350倍的产量，并且几乎可以在世界任何地方实施这一模式)”可知，第二段主要介绍了该垂直农场模型。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“To start with the crop planting process, seeds are planted in trays using automated systems, and they are provided with an exact mix of nutrients to support the initial stage of the growing process.(从作物种植过程开始，使用自动化系统将种子种植在托盘中，并为其提供精确的营养混合物，以支持生长过程的初始阶段)”以及第四段中“Once the plants reach a specific size, robot arms transplant them to the growing wall. The company’s indoor farm features vertical grow towers, along with LED lighting, water, and nutrient systems — all designed to grow produce in an efficient manner.(一旦植物达到特定大小，机器人手臂就会将它们移植到生长的墙上。该公司的室内农场设有垂直种植塔，以及LED照明、水和营养系统，所有这些都是为了高效种植农产品而设计的)”和第五段中“After the crops are fully grown, they are first picked and then sorted by using a high-tech sorting machine.(作物完全生长后，首先进行采摘，然后使用高科技分拣机进行分拣)”可知，该公司的技术涉及自动化系统、机器人手臂和高科技分拣机等，因此可以用“先进的”来形容。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段引出垂直农业的话题和第二段中“Now a new agricultural company based in San Francisco believes it has the answer to increasing this limited scale (规模) . Using unique new 3D architecture that grows crops up to two stories high in huge towers, the company believes that it can change farming.(现在旧金山一家新农业公司相信它拥有增加这一有限规模的答案。使用独特的新型3D架构在巨大的塔中种植高达两层的作物，该公司相信它能改变农业)”可知，文章主要介绍了垂直农业及其创新解决方案，因此最佳标题是“垂直农业：一种可持续的解决方案”。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s a nightmare having to wait for exam results. ____16____ If you’re stressed out after taking your exams, don’t worry! There are some steps you can take to calm down and reduce your stress. Take some deep breaths. Stress and anxiety can trigger your body’s “fight or flight” response, making your breaths shallow and rapid. ____17____ Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen (腹部). As you breathe, you should feel your abdomen expand along with your chest. Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards. Some people find it comforting to talk to friends a little about what they wrote. However, it only makes you worry about the answers you can’t change. It is also a bad idea because your brain does not perform well under stressful conditions. You will be unable to think clearly right after a stressful exam. ___18___ Get some exercise to relax. You might not feel like hitting the gym or going for a run directly after an exam, but getting some moderate physical activity is a great way to reduce stress! ____19____ If you’re stressed out over your exam, try doing exercise like jogging, cycling or even a quick walk. Regular exercise has been shown to decrease tension and improve your sleep. ___20___ Regardless of your results, you should celebrate the fact that you have worked hard on your exams. Reward yourself by doing something you enjoy. If you can do it with friends, all the better. Studies have shown that spending time with friends and loved ones is an excellent way to relieve stress and promote a sense of calm and well-being. A. Spend time with positive people. B. Do something enjoyable to relax. C. Fight this stress response by taking deep breaths. D. You may feel like you perform much worse than you actually do. E. The situation will be worse if you’re not sure of your performance. F. Whatever makes you laugh will help you sort out your post-exam stress. G. It can produce endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural painkillers that boost your mood. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. D 19. G 20. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述针对考试后所感觉到的压力给出一些方法来缓解压力。 【16题详解】 根据下文If you’re stressed out after taking your exams, don’t worry! 如果你在考试后感到压力大，不要担心! 由此可以推断上文说的是考试后的紧张情况。E选项The situation will be worse if you’re not sure of your performance. “如果你不确定自己的表现，情况会更糟”切题，故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上文Stress and anxiety can trigger your body’s “fight or flight” response, making your breaths shallow and rapid. 压力和焦虑会触发你身体的“战斗或逃跑”反应，使你的呼吸急促而浅。由此推断下文应该提出的就是怎么来应对这种压力。C选项Fight this stress response by taking deep breaths. “用深呼吸来对抗这种压力反应”切题，故选C。 【18题详解】 本段的主题Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards. 之后尽量不要深入复习考试内容。所以本段都是围绕主题描述尽量不要深入复习考试内容的原因，D选项You may feel like you perform much worse than you actually do.“你可能会觉得你的表现比你实际表现得更糟”切题，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文You might not feel like hitting the gym or going for a run directly after an exam, but getting some moderate physical activity is a great way to reduce stress! 你可能不想在考试后直接去健身房或跑步，但适度的体育活动是减轻压力的好方法！下文应该体育活动产生的效果。G选项 It can produce endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural painkillers that boost your mood. “它可以产生内啡肽（内啡肽），这是天然的止痛药，可以提高你的情绪”。故选G。 【20题详解】 本段主要讲述要在考试后花一些时间做些愉快的事情，比如和亲人和朋友一起做一些喜欢的事情。B选项Do something enjoyable to relax. 做一些愉快的事情来放松，符合本段标题，故选B。 第三部分 语言知识运用 (共四节，满分35分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 At sixty-three, I made a firm resolution (决心) : get in shape, lose weight, and feel young again. I joined a gym and showed up ____21____ , full of determination. Walking on the treadmill (跑步机) soon turned ____22____ . I added reading into the process, but the shaking words made me ____23____ . It wasn’t long before I found myself ____24____ the whole thing. Maybe other classes would ____25____ . Yoga seemed gentle enough. I was great at lying flat and breathing deeply — but once ____26____ got complex, I became totally lost. One day, while ____27____ to fold myself on the floor, look out from under my leg, and put my foot somewhere over my shoulder, I realized I wasn’t yoga material probably. I ____28____ and decided it was time to move on. Then came belly dancing. I tied a coin-covered scarf around my waist and ____29____ the crowd. The music started, the teacher’s body moved _____30_____ , but mine… couldn’t. My scarf dropped to the floor before the song ended. That, too, went into storage. Despite all my _____31_____ , the results never came. My weight even went up. My muscles ached more than I had expected. Then one afternoon, I caught my _____32_____ in a shop window. There I stood: hair turning gray, sensible shoes, fat build. I didn’t look as young as I had expected. That was the moment when I felt _____33_____ . I didn’t need to pursue my past or _____34_____ anyone’s ideal. At sixty-three and a half, I made a new _____35_____ : be myself, live fully, and enjoy the ride. 21. A. regularly B. occasionally C. completely D. hesitantly 22. A. meaningless B. rewarding C. boring D. complex 23. A. clear-sighted B. light-headed C. optimistic D. nervous 24. A. appreciating B. recommending C. grasping D. questioning 25. A. help B. matter C. exist D. follow 26. A. pictures B. tests C. positions D. alternatives 27. A. participating B. forgetting C. pretending D. struggling 28. A. held on B. gave up C. took over D. fell off 29. A. joined B. observed C. linked D. left 30. A. awkwardly B. weakly C. flexibly D. vividly 31. A. efforts B. requests C. doubts D. fears 32. A. ambition B. adaptation C. reflection D. expression 33. A. hopeless B. free C. proud D. depressed 34. A. change B. understand C. ignore D. match 35. A. invitation B. suggestion C. qualification D. decision 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者63岁时决心通过健身重塑自我，但尝试多种运动均未成功，最终学会接纳真实自我的故事。 【21题详解】 考查副词。句意：我加入了一家健身房，并定期出现，充满决心。A. regularly定期地；B. occasionally偶尔地；C. completely完全地；D. hesitantly犹豫地。根据上文“I made a firm resolution (决心): get in shape, lose weight, and feel young again. I joined a gym and showed up”可知，作者下定决心要改变自己，因此会定期去健身房。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在跑步机上走路很快变得无聊。A. meaningless无意义的；B. rewarding有回报的；C. boring无聊的；D. complex复杂的。根据下文“I added reading into the process”可知，作者为了缓解无聊，开始在跑步机上阅读。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我把阅读加入到过程中，但摇晃的文字让我头晕。A. clear-sighted视力敏锐的；B. light-headed头晕的；C. optimistic乐观的；D. nervous紧张的。根据上文“the shaking words”可知，跑步机上阅读时文字摇晃，导致作者头晕。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：没过多久，我就发现自己对整个事情产生了怀疑。A. appreciating欣赏；B. recommending推荐；C. grasping抓住；D. questioning质疑。根据下文“Maybe other classes would ____ . Yoga seemed gentle enough.”可知，作者尝试其他运动，作者对跑步这种方式产生了怀疑。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：也许其他课程会有帮助。A. help帮助；B. matter重要；C. exist存在；D. follow跟随。根据下文“Yoga seemed gentle enough”可知，作者尝试瑜伽，作者认为其他课程可能对自己有帮助。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：我很擅长平躺和深呼吸——但一旦姿势变得复杂，我就完全迷失了。A. pictures图片；B. tests测试；C. positions姿势；D. alternatives可供选择的事物。根据上文“Yoga seemed gentle enough.”可知，作者尝试的是瑜伽，因此这里指的是瑜伽的姿势。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：有一天，当我挣扎着把自己叠在地板上，从腿下往外看，把脚放在肩膀上某个地方时，我意识到我可能不适合练瑜伽。A. participating参加；B. forgetting忘记；C. pretending假装；D. struggling挣扎。根据下文“to fold myself on the floor, look out from under my leg, and put my foot somewhere over my shoulder”可知，描述作者尝试瑜伽动作时的困难，作者是在挣扎着完成动作。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我放弃了，决定是时候继续前进了。A. held on坚持；B. gave up放弃；C. took over接管；D. fell off掉落。根据下文“it was time to move on. Then came belly dancing. I tied a coin-covered scarf around my waist”可知，作者放弃了瑜伽，尝试肚皮舞。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：我在腰间系上一条缀满硬币的围巾，加入了人群。A. joined加入；B. observed观察；C. linked联系；D. left离开。根据下文“Then came belly dancing. I tied a coin-covered scarf around my waist”可知，作者尝试肚皮舞，加入了肚皮舞的人群。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：音乐开始了，老师的身体灵活地移动着，但我的身体……不能。A. awkwardly笨拙地；B. weakly虚弱地；C. flexibly灵活地；D. vividly栩栩如生地。根据上文“The music started, the teacher’s body moved”和下文“but mine... couldn’t. My scarf dropped to the floor before the song ended. That, too, went into storage.”可知，作者的身体不灵活，围巾在歌曲结束前就掉到了地上。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管我付出了所有努力，但结果从未出现。A. efforts努力；B. requests请求；C. doubts怀疑；D. fears恐惧。根据上文“Yoga seemed gentle enough. I was great at lying flat and breathing deeply — but once ____ got complex, I became totally lost.”和“Then came belly dancing. I tied a coin-covered scarf around my waist and ____ the crowd. The music started, the teacher’s body moved ____ , but mine... couldn’t. My scarf dropped to the floor before the song ended. That, too, went into storage.”可知，作者尝试多种运动，付出了很多努力。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：然后有一天下午，我在商店的橱窗里看到了自己的倒影。A. ambition抱负，雄心；B.adaptation适应；C. reflection倒影；D. expression表情。根据下文“in a shop window. There I stood: hair turning gray, sensible shoes, fat build. I didn’t look as young as I had expected.”可知，商店橱窗像镜子一样，能看到自己的“倒影”。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：就在那一刻，我感到自由了。A. hopeless无望的；B. free自由的；C. proud骄傲的；D.depressed沮丧的。根据下文“I didn’t need to pursue my past or ____ anyone’s ideal. At sixty-three and a half, I made a new ____ : be myself, live fully, and enjoy the ride.”可知，作者不再追求过去或迎合他人的理想，因此感到自由。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：我不需要追求我的过去或迎合任何人的理想。A. change改变；B. understand理解；C. ignore忽视；D. match匹配，迎合。根据上文“I didn’t need to pursue my past”和下文“At sixty-three and a half, I made a new ____ : be myself, live fully, and enjoy the ride.”可知，作者不再追求过去，做自己，充分地生活，享受旅程。此处指的是作者不再迎合他人的理想。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：在六十三岁半的时候，我做了一个新的决定：做我自己，充分地生活，享受旅程。A. invitation邀请；B. suggestion建议；C. qualification资格；D. decision决定。根据下文“be myself, live fully, and enjoy the ride”可知，下文描述的是作者做的一个新的决定。 第二节 单项选择 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分) 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 36. A rescue team _________ one doctor and five nurses were appointed to the flood-stricken area to rescue victims. A. making up of B. composing of C. made up D. comprised of 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：一支由一名医生和五名护士组成的救援队被派往水灾灾区营救灾民。表示“由……组成”的固定搭配有be comprised of，此处使用其过去分词短语comprised of作后置定语，修饰名词“A rescue team”，相当于定语从句which was comprised of。其他表示“由……组成”的短语作后置定语时形式应为made up of、composed of或consisting of。 37. Years of teaching experience as a volunteer has made him _________ the view that timely encouragement along with careful instructions _________ challenges into opportunities for growth. A. agree; transforms B. subscribe to; transforms C. believe; transform D. engage in; transform 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：作为一名志愿者，多年的教学经验使他赞同这样一种观点，即及时的鼓励加上细致的指导能将挑战转化为成长的机遇。A. agree; transforms同意；转化；B. subscribe to; transforms同意，赞同；转化；C. believe; transform相信；转化；D. engage in; transform参与，从事；转化。第一空表达“赞同这一观点”，用固定搭配subscribe to the view，agree通常需加with才能接the view；第二空，that引导同位语从句，从句主语为timely encouragement along with careful instructions，当主语后接along with, together with, with等词组时，谓语动词的单复数与前面的主语保持一致，此处中心主语timely encouragement为不可数名词，谓语动词需用单数第三人称形式transforms。 38. Make sure that ________ for the accident learns a good lesson. A. whoever to be blamed B. no matter who is to blame C. anyone who is to blame D. those who are to be blamed 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句和定语从句。句意：确保所有对这起事故负有责任的人都能吸取深刻的教训。分析句子可知，空格处需要填入一个能作主语的成分（从句或名词短语），在that引导的宾语从句中作主语，且谓语动词“learns”为第三人称单数，说明主语是单数概念。“anyone”是单数名词，作主语；“who is to blame”是定语从句，修饰“anyone”，整体构成单数主语，与谓语“learns”一致。“be to blame”是固定搭配，意为“对……负有责任，该受责备”，整个结构在“Make sure that...”的宾语从句中作主语，表示“任何应对这次事故负责的人”，符合句子结构和语义要求。A选项“whoever”引导名词性从句时需接谓语动词，“to be blamed”为非谓语形式，无法构成完整结构。B选项“no matter who”只能引导让步状语从句（意为“无论谁”），不能作主语，不符合句子结构要求。D选项“those”作宾语从句的主语是复数概念，其后定语从句的谓语“are”，与宾语从句谓语 “learns”（单数）不一致，语法错误；且应为“be to blame”。故选C项。 39. Some drivers still drive under the influence of alcohol ________ repeated warnings. A. besides B. despite C. beyond D. regarding 【答案】B 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管一再警告，有些司机仍在酒精作用下开车。A. besides除……之外；B. despite尽管，即使；C. beyond越过，超过；D. regarding关于。根据后文“repeated warnings”指尽管一再警告，有些司机仍在酒精作用下开车，despite符合语境。故选B。 40. The reason he provided for his absence was _________ he had been struggling with a sudden illness. A. why B. because C. that D. what 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：他提供的缺席理由是他一直在与一场突如其来的疾病作斗争。本句中was后面跟的是表语从句，用于解释主语The reason的具体内容。在“The reason... is/was...”结构中，习惯上使用that来引导表语从句，而不用because。同时，从句“he had been struggling with a sudden illness”结构和意义均完整，不缺主干成分，因此应用只起连接作用且无实际意义的that引导。 41. Yesterday Mr Smith spoke at the meeting ________the manager, who was attending a more important meeting. A. in favour of B. in terms of C. in charge of D. in place of 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：昨天史密斯先生在会议上代替经理发言，那位经理当时正在参加一个更重要的会议。A. in favour of支持，赞同；B. in terms of就……而言，在……方面；C. in charge of负责，掌管；D. in place of代替，取代。根据“the manager, who was attending a more important meeting”可知，史密斯先生的行为是“代替”经理发言，用in place of。故选D。 42. During the last three decades, the number of people ________ in physical fitness programs ________ sharply. A. to participate; was increasing B. participating; has increased C. participating; had increased D. to participate; will be increasing 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词、主谓一致和时态。句意：在过去的三十年中，参加健身计划的人数剧增。第一空作后置定语，修饰people，且participate和people之间是主谓关系，所以用现在分词。第二空作句子的谓语，主语为the number of people，谓语应用单数。根据时间状语During the last three decades可知，应用现在完成时，助动词用has。故选B。 43. _________ this discovery will change our _________ of amphibian (两栖动物) behavior is debatable, but what is certain is that toads (蟾蜍) are not the only creatures to predict natural disasters. A. That, admiration B. Whether, assumption C. That, affection D. Whether, admission 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：这一发现是否会改变我们对两栖动物行为的假设还有待商榷，但可以肯定的是，蟾蜍并不是唯一能预测自然灾害的生物。A. That引导从句无实义，admiration钦佩；B. Whether是否，assumption假设；C. That引导从句无实义，affection喜爱；D. Whether是否，admission承认。第一空引导主语从句，从句结构完整，根据主句谓语“is debatable”可知，从句表达不确定的含义，需用whether引导，表示“是否”；第二空作主语从句中的宾语，结合句意，应表示“对两栖动物行为的假设”，assumption为名词，意为“假设”。 44. People who value their privacy are concerned about _________Google might do with the information it is gathering. A. that B. what C. why D. how 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：重视隐私的人担心谷歌可能会对其收集的信息做些什么。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句。宾语从句中缺少宾语，表示“谷歌可能做的事情”，所以用连接代词what引导宾语从句。故选B。 45. Economic development is certainly affecting culture and customs, which _________ are reacting on what is going on in the economy. A. in return B. in this sense C. in turn D. on the contrary 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：经济发展无疑正在影响文化与习俗，而文化与习俗反过来又对经济领域正在发生的一切产生影响。A. in return作为回报；B. in this sense在这个意义上；C. in turn反过来；D. on the contrary相反。根据上文“Economic development is certainly affecting culture and customs”以及下文“are reacting on what is going on in the economy”可知，句子描述两者间双向的相互作用，in turn可表达“反过来”，契合语境。 第三节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分) 阅读下面句子，根据汉语提示在空白处填入1个适当的单词。 46. The police ___________ (怀疑) the man was involved in the robbery and launched a further investigation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】suspected 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：警方怀疑这名男子参与了抢劫，并展开了进一步调查。根据汉语提示“怀疑”，可知应填动词suspect，且作谓语；结合语境及后文并列谓语launched可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填suspected。 47. The university’s updated teaching program places different emphasis on practical skills and ________ (理论的) knowledge. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 theoretical 【解析】 【详解】句意：这所大学更新后的教学大纲对实践技能和理论知识有不同的侧重。根据汉语提示“理论的”可知，应用形容词theoretical，在句中作定语修饰名词knowledge。 48. The number of ________ (申请人) for teaching posts has gone up. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 applicants 【解析】 【详解】句意：申请教学岗位的人数增加了。根据汉语提示“申请人”可知，应为applicant，是可数名词；由空前的“The number of (……的数量) 可知，此处应使用名词的复数形式作介词of的宾语。 49. This is well worth a visit and is very _________ (合理) priced. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】reasonably 【解析】 【详解】句意：这非常值得一游，而且定价非常合理。根据汉语提示“合理”可知，对应的副词为reasonably，修饰谓语动词is priced，作状语。 50. The threat of global warming will eventually force many countries to slow down its energy _________ (消耗). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 consumption 【解析】 【详解】句意：全球变暖的威胁最终将迫使许多国家减缓其能源消耗。根据汉语提示“消耗”以及空前的energy可知，此处应填入名词consumption作宾语，energy consumption“能源消耗”为固定搭配，且consumption为不可数名词。 51. He _________ (投去；投掷) an impatient glance at his brother and rushed out of the room. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】cast 【解析】 【详解】句意：他不耐烦地瞥了一眼弟弟，冲出了房间。设空处在句中作谓语，由and后的rushed可知时态为一般过去时，结合汉语提示“投去；投掷”，应用动词cast的过去式cast。 52. _________ (确信；使相信) of the accuracy of the data, they stuck to their opinion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】Convinced 【解析】 【详解】句意：确信数据的准确性，他们坚持自己的观点。表示“确信；使相信”为固定搭配be convinced of固定搭配。 此处为非谓语作状语，逻辑主语they和convince是被动关系，去掉be，用形容词化的过去分词convinced，首字母大写。 53. Many celebrities use their influence on social media to raise awareness about social issues, like _________ (贫困) and environmental protection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 poverty 【解析】 【详解】句意：许多名人利用他们在社交媒体上的影响力来提高人们对贫困和环境保护等社会问题的认识。根据汉语提示“贫困”可知，用名词poverty，与后面的environmental protection并列，作介词like的宾语，且为不可数名词。 54. He tipped his head to one side and sighed _________ (戏剧性地). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 dramatically 【解析】 【详解】句意：他把头歪向一边，戏剧性地叹了口气。根据汉语提示“戏剧性地”可知，此处应填副词dramatically，用来修饰动词sighed，作状语。 55. It suddenly occurred to her that she had probably spent all her life living up to other people’s _________ (期待) . (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】expectations 【解析】 【详解】句意：她突然想到，她可能一辈子都在为了不辜负别人的期待而活。根据汉语提示“期待”可知，此处应填名词 expectation。固定搭配 live up to one’s expectations 意为“不辜负某人的期望/期待”，且结合语境“其他人的期待”通常为复数概念。 第四节 语法填空 (共10小题；每题1分，满分10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。 Yang Chen-Ning, a world-renowned physicist and Nobel laureate (获奖者) , passed away in Beijing on 18 October at 103. Yang, ____56____ (make) substantial contributions to modern physics, is recognized ____57____ one of the most distinguished physicists of the 20th century. His work with Robert Mills on the “Yang-Mills theory” laid the foundation for the Standard Model of particle (粒子) physics. Together with his colleague Tsung-dao Lee, Yang ____58____ (award) the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for their theory of parity non-conservation in weak interaction. Yang maintained a deep affection for his homeland and made outstanding contributions to China’s scientific and educational development, earning him ___59___ (recognize) as a pioneer in building ____60____ (academy) bridges between China and the United States. He personally raised funds to sponsor nearly a hundred Chinese scholars for further studies in the US, many of ____61____ later became key figures in China’s scientific and technological advancement. Upon his return to Tsinghua University, he dedicated himself ____62____ (entire) to the development of physics and the cultivation of talent at Tsinghua, significantly impacting ____63____ reform and development of China’s ___64___ (high) education. The life of Professor Yang was that of an immortal legend — exploring the unknown with a timeless echo of a heart ____65____ (devote) to his nation. 【答案】56. having made 57. as 58. was awarded 59. recognition 60. academic 61. whom 62. entirely 63. the 64. higher 65. devoted 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍诺贝尔物理学奖得主杨振宁逝世，简述其科研成就以及为祖国科教事业作出的巨大贡献。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：杨振宁为现代物理学作出了重大贡献，被公认为20世纪最杰出的物理学家之一。make这个动作发生在主句动作is recognized之前，与逻辑主语Yang是主动关系，用现在分词的完成式having made。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：杨振宁为现代物理学作出了重大贡献，被公认为20世纪最杰出的物理学家之一。固定搭配be recognized as“被公认为……”。 【58题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：1957年，杨振宁与同事李政道因弱相互作用下宇称不守恒理论被授予诺贝尔物理学奖。主语Yang和award是被动关系；根据in 1957可知，用一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用was awarded。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：杨振宁对祖国怀有深厚感情，为中国科教发展作出卓越贡献，这让他被公认为搭建中美学术桥梁的先驱。本空作earning的宾语，用recognize的名词形式recognition“认可”。 【60题详解】 考查形容词。句意：杨振宁对祖国怀有深厚感情，为中国科教发展作出卓越贡献，这让他被公认为搭建中美学术桥梁的先驱。本空修饰名词bridges，作定语，用形容词academic。 【61题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他亲自筹集资金资助近百名中国学者赴美深造，他们中很多人后来成为中国科技进步的关键人物。逗号后为定语从句，先行词scholars指人，关系词在定语从句中作介词of的宾语，用关系代词whom。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：回到清华大学之后，他全身心投入清华的物理学科发展与人才培养，深刻影响了中国高等教育的改革与发展。本空修饰动词dedicated，作状语，用副词entirely“完全地，全身心地”。 【63题详解】 考查冠词。句意：回到清华大学之后，他全身心投入清华的物理学科发展与人才培养，深刻影响了中国高等教育的改革与发展。此处特指中国高等教育的改革与发展，用定冠词the。 【64题详解】 考查形容词的比较级。句意：回到清华大学之后，他全身心投入清华的物理学科发展与人才培养，深刻影响了中国高等教育的改革与发展。固定搭配higher education“高等教育”。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：杨教授的一生是不朽的传奇 —— 探索未知，怀揣一颗奉献祖国的赤诚之心，回响亘古。be devoted to“致力于，奉献于”，此处用过去分词，作后置定语修饰heart。 第四部分 写作 (满分15分) 66. 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。 Andy Warhol said, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” Soon, the phrase “fifteen minutes of fame” became a standard promise. Like most people, I never really expected to have even a few seconds of many people’s wonderful attention. And then it happened. We were aboard the big ship, the National Geographic Explorer, on a trip to Antarctica. The ship carried many passengers and crew members. Excitement filled the air as we witnessed huge pieces of ice and snow covered mountains. Motor-driven boats took us across the frozen sea so we could climb snowy mountain ranges and watch unique animals. In the following days, we relaxed in the beautiful White Continent. Then one morning, we saw a sign announcing an open invitation to all passengers, “Polar Plunge (跳水) at 12:30. You’re welcome to participate in the wonderful and meaningful event for fun, physical health, charity and also courage building.” My husband and I were surprised at the sign. His face brightened, showing he wanted to have a try, but I had panic. Many reasons for not doing such a silly act clicked through my mind. “No way,” I said. “For starters, we’re a little too old. The water is freezing. Heights terrify me. In simple language, I’m a coward.” My words didn’t weaken my husband’s enthusiasm. “Moreover,” I continued,“it means I’d have to wear a swimsuit in public with many people staring at my fat, old body. “We’ll never have another chance,” he just smiled, “and it’s for charity how meaningful that is!” My determination gradually weakened. My hearty “No way” gave way to a weak “Maybe”. Finally, I gathered my courage and said, “Okay. Let’s go for it.” After medical workers carefully checked our physical condition, we wore our swimsuits, and gathered at the diving board with the other participants. A brave teen wished to be first in line. The remaining few ranged in age from energetic young people to middle-aged adults joking and laughing. My husband and I were visibly the ancient, senior citizens of the group. Volunteers stayed on the lifeboats below to ensure all participants’ safety. 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。 We waited for our turn to come. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then, my husband and I rushed to float to the surface. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】We waited for our turn to come. The teen ahead of us jumped with a whoop, splashing into the icy water like a fearless seal. My knees knocked as I saw the dark, freezing sea below. "You can do this," my husband whispered and squeezed my hand tightly. When our names were called, I shuffled to the edge, legs shaking. With a deep breath, I imitated the teen’s leap, arms outstretched. The instant I left the board, time seemed to freeze — then the shock of ice hit me like a thousand needles. Then, my husband and I rushed to float to the surface. Gasping for air, I flailed toward the lifeboat, my skin burning from the cold. Volunteers hauled us onto the deck, wrapping us in warm towels as cheers erupted around us. "You did it!" someone shouted. I looked at my husband, his face red from the chill but grinning widely. Suddenly I realized the plunge wasn’t about age or appearance, but about seizing adventure. As Andy Warhol’s words echoed in my mind, I smiled, feeling famous not for 15 minutes, but for a lifetime of courage. 【解析】 【导语】本文以“极地跳水挑战”为线索展开，讲述了作者在南极游轮上从对“极地跳水”活动的恐惧犹豫，到被丈夫说服后勇敢参与，最终完成挑战并收获独特感悟的故事。 【详解】 1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我们等着轮到我们。”可知，第一段可描写等待跳水时作者的紧张心理、周围参与者的动态，以及轮到她时克服恐惧、纵身跃入冰海的动作细节。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后，我和丈夫浮上水面。”可知，第二段可描写浮出水面后冰冷刺激的感受、志愿者的援助、周围人的欢呼，以及作者对这次经历的感悟，如超越年龄限制、收获勇气等。 2. 续写线索：等待轮次——目睹他人跳水——克服恐惧纵身一跃——入水后的冰冷冲击——浮出水面感受——收获掌声与感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 意识到：realize/ be aware of ② 跳水：plunge/ dive ③ 爆发：erupt/ burst 情绪类 ① 无畏的：fearless/ brave ②欢呼：cheer/acclaim 【点睛】【高分句型1】The instant I left the board, time seemed to freeze — then the shock of ice hit me like a thousand needles. (运用了the instant引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Suddenly I realized the plunge wasn’t about age or appearance, but about seizing adventure. (运用了not...but...结构和省略that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 西安中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题 (时间：120分钟 满分：100分) 命题人：余馨 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分20分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How did the man know about the club? A. From the Internet. B. From a member. C. From a relative. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. Which floor the man lives on. B. Why the man dislikes his apartment. C. How many flights of stairs the man takes. 3. What will the woman probably do next? A. Collect her suitcase. B. Provide some details. C. Work at the computer. 4. Why is the man making the call? A. To buy some office supplies. B. To ask for a product list. C. To apply for membership. 5. What did the speakers think of the play? A. It was ordinary. B. It was complex. C. It was attractive. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How does the woman find the online review? A. Influential. B. Confusing. C. Unbelievable. 7. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Learn more about the phone. B. Contact a customer. C. Buy a new phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Who will be captain for the second half of the season? A. Mary. B. Anne. C. Susan. 9. What did other members mean to do? A. Reserve their opinions. B. Plan a surprise for Mary. C. Have Mr. Brown deliver the news. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Coach and player. B. Teammates. C. Co-workers. 听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。 11. When does the conversation take place? A. At the end of May. B. In early June. C. In the middle of June. 12. Where might the woman like to work? A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a zoo. 13. What should the woman do according to the man? A. Learn about first aid. B. Have a physical check. C. Receive job training. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What was the article about? A. The plastic waste. B. The endangered sea life. C. The environmental protection measures. 15. What solution do the speakers agree on? A. Refusing plastic products. B. Collecting plastic waste in the sea. C. Promoting awareness of the issue. 16. What will the speakers do? A. Send paper bags. B. Call for action online. C. Share some photos. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is special about the course? A. It is taught by three professors. B. It is divided in three units. C. It is running weekly. 18. What will Professor Amy Watkins focus on? A. Accounting. B. Business management. C. Organizational behavior. 19. How many exams are there in the course? A. One. B. Three. C. Four. 20. What is the ten dollars for? A. Borrowing the textbooks. B. Attending the online courses. C. Copying the reading materials. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Few world events can bring the kind of widespread dynamic energy that the FIFA World Cup does. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Here are some frequently asked questions about it. How to buy tickets? According to FIFA’s announcements, tickets for the 2026 World Cup are expected to go on sale in 2025. You can register on FIFA’s official website to receive updates. Ticket sales will be available through FIFA’s official ticketing platform, and there will also be packages through FIFA’s partner, On Location, which may include VIP seating and VIP experiences. Where to live? For travelers on a budget, cities like Kansas City, Houston, and Philadelphia will likely offer more affordable accommodations than New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, which have higher living costs. Budget travelers should consider the following: ● Hostels and budget hotels: Motel 6, Super 8, and Holiday Inn Express offer reasonable rates. ●Airbnb & Vacation Rentals: Sharing a rental with other fans can reduce costs. ● Staying Outside City Centers: Suburbs (郊区) near stadiums often have cheaper hotels with public transport access to games. How to travel between host cities? Traveling between host cities will require careful planning due to the vast distances. Options include: ●Flights: The fastest option between most cities, with major airline offering frequent routes. ●Trains: Available in some regions (e.g. Amtrak in the U.S. and VIA Rail in Canada), but not always the most efficient. ●Buses: Greyhound, Megabus, and FlixBus offer budget friendly intercity (城际的) travel. ●Car Rentals: Ideal (完美的) for shorter distances but not recommended for long cross-country travel. 1. What may you get if you buy tickets via On Location? A. VIP related special services. B. Early access to FIFA’s ticketing platform. C. A free registration on FIFA’s website. D. VIP discounted tickets on sale. 2. What are budget travelers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup probably advised to do? A. Share Airbnb rentals. B. Book downtown hotels in New York. C. Rent cars for long cross-country trips. D. Take trains for any intercity travel. 3. Where is this passage most probably taken from? A. A ticket booking page. B. A travel guidebook. C. A daily news column. D. A football textbook. B It has been three years since Markus Hofmueller took over Bach’s Bakery (面包店) in Changsha, Hunan province. The German baker says it was one of the best decisions he has made. The bakery is well known for hiring bakers with hearing disability and is loved by many locals. Hofmueller saw the job as a chance to learn more about management, finances, and customer service. He starts work at 7 a.m. and spends most of his day in the office, while the chefs take care of the kitchen. In the beginning, he worked more in the kitchen, but later focused on building strong relationships within the team. He believes that good communication and teamwork are key to success. “The employees are the heart of the bakery,” he says. “Watching them grow and improve their skills makes me happiest.” He even learns the sign language so he can better communicate with his team. He says that hearing-impaired bakers are especially good at noticing details others might miss, which helps ensure high bread quality. Hofmueller took over the bakery in 2022 from its former German owners, who returned home after 11 years. He followed his heart, driven by his love for baking and his interest in helping people with disabilities. He and his wife have introduced new flavors and opened a WeChat mini-program. The bakery has become a friendly place for locals and foreigners to meet. During Thanksgiving, he even taught American customers some sign language. Hofmueller hopes to keep training more people and work with local vocational (职业的) schools. “I don’t know what the future holds, but I believe good things will come as I follow my heart,” he says. 4. What do we know about Hofmueller? A. He had previous experience in managing a bakery. B. He found it more important to help out in the kitchen. C. His bakery has become a bridge between cultures. D. His future plan involves teaching in vocational schools. 5. What does Hofmueller value most about his team? A. Their skills in customer service. B. Their growth and focus on details. C. Their careful following of rules. D. Their quick learning and hard work. 6. How does Hofmueller think of the future of the bakery? A. Confident but cautious. B. Worried but determined. C. Uncertain but optimistic. D. Ambitious but realistic. 7. What is the text mainly about? A. How a baker supports disabled workers. B. How a baker integrates business with care. C. How teamwork improves bakery success. D. How technology changes modern baking. C Would you spend nearly a hundred dollars on a doll that looks like a monster (怪物)? Well, that’s what some people are doing for this monster doll from China called Labubu. People’s fascination with doll crazes goes back generations. Just look at the Cabbage Patch Dolls in the ‘80s. People get obsessed (痴迷的) with purchasing popular dolls, whether it’s for themselves or a loved one. Pop Mart’s Labubu dolls are no exception. The doll, which looks like a scary child with a big head, sharp teeth and big eyes wearing fuzzy footy pajamas, is sure to gain mixed reactions. But it’s the next viral sensation — people all over the Internet are going crazy over it. The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist, Kasing Lung, around 10 years ago. Lung created three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology (北欧神话) . The book contains descriptions of characters, both good and evil, in a fairy world. He called them “The Monsters.” Labubu, “a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated (锯齿的) teeth,” is the most outstanding character. Though she is a monster, she is kind-hearted and constantly wants to help others, but things may not go according to her plan, and she accidentally ends up making things worse. Today, Labubu blind boxes are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart, as a part of their “The Monsters” line. Almost every product inspired by Labubu and “The Monsters” line is sold out on Pop Mart’s website. The toy even led people to line up outside of malls overnight and start fights while instantly selling out, according to the LA Times. Emily Brough, Head of Licensing for Pop Mart North America, told USA TODAY Labubu’s crazy following can be attributed to a few factors: First, Pop Mart’s blind box model and the possibility of getting a limited-edition fuel collectors’ desire for the dolls. Second, it has gone viral. Unboxings (拆盒) and collector showcases on TikTok, Xiaohongshu (Red Note), and Instagram drove massive engagement. Third, celebrities and fandoms (粉丝群体) play a major role-Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, have all been seen with Labubus, fueling their fans’ desires for the dolls. In the end, blind boxes are like gambling (赌博), but you still gain a toy once you open the box. Some of the blind boxes’ contents might be rarer than others, which can increase how valuable they are and how much collectors are willing to pay for them if they’re sold online. 8. Why are the dolls in the ‘80s mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To make a comparison. B. To prove a point. C. To generate a discussion. D. To draw readers’ attention. 9. The underlined phrase may be closest in meaning to _________. A. infectious disease B. beautiful but expensive product C. sensitive creation D. surprising and popular success 10. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Labubu is designed by a Nordic mythologist. B. People may go to great lengths to buy a Labubu. C. Blind boxes are always quite expensive in price. D. Buyers can pick the rare ones before opening the box. 11. Which is not a reason for Labubu’s popularity according to the text? A. Business model. B. Power of social media. C. Celebrity influence. D. People’s love for monsters. D As the world’s population grows and farming space becomes more and more expensive, we are quickly running out of land to grow enough crops to feed everyone. For years, we have been told that the future of farming was vertical (垂直的) , growing crops indoors in more space-efficient buildings. But this revolution has not yet come to pass, with currently only 30 hectares (公顷) of vertical farming space worldwide. Now a new agricultural company based in San Francisco believes it has the answer to increasing this limited scale (规模) . Using unique new 3D architecture that grows crops up to two stories high in huge towers, the company believes that it can change farming. The company says it can achieve 350 times more yield from the same amount of land compared to traditional farming, and it can carry out this model almost anywhere in the world. Its aim is to grow up to two million kilograms of leafy greens on an annual basis. To start with the crop planting process, seeds are planted in trays using automated systems, and they are provided with an exact mix of nutrients to support the initial stage of the growing process. As the plants develop rapidly, the company has the ability to adjust the amount of light, nutrients, and water each individual plant receives, allowing it to control various aspects of the final product. Once the plants reach a specific size, robot arms transplant them to the growing wall. The company’s indoor farm features vertical grow towers, along with LED lighting, water, and nutrient systems — all designed to grow produce in an efficient manner. After the crops are fully grown, they are first picked and then sorted by using a high-tech sorting machine. This machine uses blue light to check the crops for damaged leaves, and only after this check are the crops sent off for packing. 12. What is the present situation of vertical farming? A. Small-scale. B. High-yield. C. High-cost. D. Fast-expanding. 13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The challenge of the vertical farm. B. The development of the new company. C. The introduction of the vertical farm model. D. The background of traditional farming’s yield. 14. Which word can best describe the company’s technology? A. Simple. B. Advanced. C. Eco-friendly. D. Widespread. 15. What may be the best title of the text? A. The Future of Agriculture. B. Technology Brings High Yield. C. Why We Should Grow Crops Vertically. D. Vertical Farming: A Sustainable Solution. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s a nightmare having to wait for exam results. ____16____ If you’re stressed out after taking your exams, don’t worry! There are some steps you can take to calm down and reduce your stress. Take some deep breaths. Stress and anxiety can trigger your body’s “fight or flight” response, making your breaths shallow and rapid. ____17____ Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen (腹部). As you breathe, you should feel your abdomen expand along with your chest. Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards. Some people find it comforting to talk to friends a little about what they wrote. However, it only makes you worry about the answers you can’t change. It is also a bad idea because your brain does not perform well under stressful conditions. You will be unable to think clearly right after a stressful exam. ___18___ Get some exercise to relax. You might not feel like hitting the gym or going for a run directly after an exam, but getting some moderate physical activity is a great way to reduce stress! ____19____ If you’re stressed out over your exam, try doing exercise like jogging, cycling or even a quick walk. Regular exercise has been shown to decrease tension and improve your sleep. ___20___ Regardless of your results, you should celebrate the fact that you have worked hard on your exams. Reward yourself by doing something you enjoy. If you can do it with friends, all the better. Studies have shown that spending time with friends and loved ones is an excellent way to relieve stress and promote a sense of calm and well-being. A. Spend time with positive people. B. Do something enjoyable to relax. C. Fight this stress response by taking deep breaths. D. You may feel like you perform much worse than you actually do. E. The situation will be worse if you’re not sure of your performance. F. Whatever makes you laugh will help you sort out your post-exam stress. G. It can produce endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural painkillers that boost your mood. 第三部分 语言知识运用 (共四节，满分35分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 At sixty-three, I made a firm resolution (决心) : get in shape, lose weight, and feel young again. I joined a gym and showed up ____21____ , full of determination. Walking on the treadmill (跑步机) soon turned ____22____ . I added reading into the process, but the shaking words made me ____23____ . It wasn’t long before I found myself ____24____ the whole thing. Maybe other classes would ____25____ . Yoga seemed gentle enough. I was great at lying flat and breathing deeply — but once ____26____ got complex, I became totally lost. One day, while ____27____ to fold myself on the floor, look out from under my leg, and put my foot somewhere over my shoulder, I realized I wasn’t yoga material probably. I ____28____ and decided it was time to move on. Then came belly dancing. I tied a coin-covered scarf around my waist and ____29____ the crowd. The music started, the teacher’s body moved _____30_____ , but mine… couldn’t. My scarf dropped to the floor before the song ended. That, too, went into storage. Despite all my _____31_____ , the results never came. My weight even went up. My muscles ached more than I had expected. Then one afternoon, I caught my _____32_____ in a shop window. There I stood: hair turning gray, sensible shoes, fat build. I didn’t look as young as I had expected. That was the moment when I felt _____33_____ . I didn’t need to pursue my past or _____34_____ anyone’s ideal. At sixty-three and a half, I made a new _____35_____ : be myself, live fully, and enjoy the ride. 21. A. regularly B. occasionally C. completely D. hesitantly 22. A. meaningless B. rewarding C. boring D. complex 23. A. clear-sighted B. light-headed C. optimistic D. nervous 24. A. appreciating B. recommending C. grasping D. questioning 25. A. help B. matter C. exist D. follow 26. A. pictures B. tests C. positions D. alternatives 27. A. participating B. forgetting C. pretending D. struggling 28. A. held on B. gave up C. took over D. fell off 29. A. joined B. observed C. linked D. left 30. A. awkwardly B. weakly C. flexibly D. vividly 31. A. efforts B. requests C. doubts D. fears 32. A. ambition B. adaptation C. reflection D. expression 33. A. hopeless B. free C. proud D. depressed 34. A. change B. understand C. ignore D. match 35. A. invitation B. suggestion C. qualification D. decision 第二节 单项选择 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分) 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 36. A rescue team _________ one doctor and five nurses were appointed to the flood-stricken area to rescue victims. A. making up of B. composing of C. made up D. comprised of 37. Years of teaching experience as a volunteer has made him _________ the view that timely encouragement along with careful instructions _________ challenges into opportunities for growth. A. agree; transforms B. subscribe to; transforms C. believe; transform D. engage in; transform 38. Make sure that ________ for the accident learns a good lesson. A. whoever to be blamed B. no matter who is to blame C. anyone who is to blame D. those who are to be blamed 39. Some drivers still drive under the influence of alcohol ________ repeated warnings. A. besides B. despite C. beyond D. regarding 40. The reason he provided for his absence was _________ he had been struggling with a sudden illness. A. why B. because C. that D. what 41. Yesterday Mr Smith spoke at the meeting ________the manager, who was attending a more important meeting. A. in favour of B. in terms of C. in charge of D. in place of 42. During the last three decades, the number of people ________ in physical fitness programs ________ sharply. A. to participate; was increasing B. participating; has increased C. participating; had increased D. to participate; will be increasing 43. _________ this discovery will change our _________ of amphibian (两栖动物) behavior is debatable, but what is certain is that toads (蟾蜍) are not the only creatures to predict natural disasters. A. That, admiration B. Whether, assumption C. That, affection D. Whether, admission 44. People who value their privacy are concerned about _________Google might do with the information it is gathering. A. that B. what C. why D. how 45. Economic development is certainly affecting culture and customs, which _________ are reacting on what is going on in the economy. A. in return B. in this sense C. in turn D. on the contrary 第三节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分) 阅读下面句子，根据汉语提示在空白处填入1个适当的单词。 46. The police ___________ (怀疑) the man was involved in the robbery and launched a further investigation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. The university’s updated teaching program places different emphasis on practical skills and ________ (理论的) knowledge. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. The number of ________ (申请人) for teaching posts has gone up. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. This is well worth a visit and is very _________ (合理) priced. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. The threat of global warming will eventually force many countries to slow down its energy _________ (消耗). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. He _________ (投去；投掷) an impatient glance at his brother and rushed out of the room. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. _________ (确信；使相信) of the accuracy of the data, they stuck to their opinion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. Many celebrities use their influence on social media to raise awareness about social issues, like _________ (贫困) and environmental protection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 54. He tipped his head to one side and sighed _________ (戏剧性地). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. It suddenly occurred to her that she had probably spent all her life living up to other people’s _________ (期待) . (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第四节 语法填空 (共10小题；每题1分，满分10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。 Yang Chen-Ning, a world-renowned physicist and Nobel laureate (获奖者) , passed away in Beijing on 18 October at 103. Yang, ____56____ (make) substantial contributions to modern physics, is recognized ____57____ one of the most distinguished physicists of the 20th century. His work with Robert Mills on the “Yang-Mills theory” laid the foundation for the Standard Model of particle (粒子) physics. Together with his colleague Tsung-dao Lee, Yang ____58____ (award) the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for their theory of parity non-conservation in weak interaction. Yang maintained a deep affection for his homeland and made outstanding contributions to China’s scientific and educational development, earning him ___59___ (recognize) as a pioneer in building ____60____ (academy) bridges between China and the United States. He personally raised funds to sponsor nearly a hundred Chinese scholars for further studies in the US, many of ____61____ later became key figures in China’s scientific and technological advancement. Upon his return to Tsinghua University, he dedicated himself ____62____ (entire) to the development of physics and the cultivation of talent at Tsinghua, significantly impacting ____63____ reform and development of China’s ___64___ (high) education. The life of Professor Yang was that of an immortal legend — exploring the unknown with a timeless echo of a heart ____65____ (devote) to his nation. 第四部分 写作 (满分15分) 66. 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。 Andy Warhol said, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” Soon, the phrase “fifteen minutes of fame” became a standard promise. Like most people, I never really expected to have even a few seconds of many people’s wonderful attention. And then it happened. We were aboard the big ship, the National Geographic Explorer, on a trip to Antarctica. The ship carried many passengers and crew members. Excitement filled the air as we witnessed huge pieces of ice and snow covered mountains. Motor-driven boats took us across the frozen sea so we could climb snowy mountain ranges and watch unique animals. In the following days, we relaxed in the beautiful White Continent. Then one morning, we saw a sign announcing an open invitation to all passengers, “Polar Plunge (跳水) at 12:30. You’re welcome to participate in the wonderful and meaningful event for fun, physical health, charity and also courage building.” My husband and I were surprised at the sign. His face brightened, showing he wanted to have a try, but I had panic. Many reasons for not doing such a silly act clicked through my mind. “No way,” I said. “For starters, we’re a little too old. The water is freezing. Heights terrify me. In simple language, I’m a coward.” My words didn’t weaken my husband’s enthusiasm. “Moreover,” I continued,“it means I’d have to wear a swimsuit in public with many people staring at my fat, old body. “We’ll never have another chance,” he just smiled, “and it’s for charity how meaningful that is!” My determination gradually weakened. My hearty “No way” gave way to a weak “Maybe”. Finally, I gathered my courage and said, “Okay. Let’s go for it.” After medical workers carefully checked our physical condition, we wore our swimsuits, and gathered at the diving board with the other participants. A brave teen wished to be first in line. The remaining few ranged in age from energetic young people to middle-aged adults joking and laughing. My husband and I were visibly the ancient, senior citizens of the group. Volunteers stayed on the lifeboats below to ensure all participants’ safety. 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。 We waited for our turn to come. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then, my husband and I rushed to float to the surface. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $