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株洲市二中2026年下学期高二年级入学考试 英语试题 时量：120分钟 分值：150分 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。每段对话读两遍。 1．What does the man want to do? A．Improve sleep quality. B．Reduce food waste. C．Save water. 2．What do the speakers plan to do next month? A．Attend a party. B．Watch a performance. C．Have an interview. 3．Why does the man talk to the woman? A．To ask for information. B．To make a suggestion. C．To offer an invitation. 4．When will the man probably finish the clean-up activity? A．At about 9 a.m. B．At about 11 a.m. C．At about 3 p.m. 5．What will the woman do next? A．Go shopping. B．See a doctor. C．Give advice. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。 6．Why is it difficult to find volunteers according to the man? A．People are busy before a holiday. B．There are too many activities. C．Special skills are required. 7．How did the man spend Thanksgiving last year? A．By staying with his family. B．By supporting his friends. C．By taking a trip. 听下面一段对话，回答8-10小题。 8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Neighbors. B．Colleagues. C．Classmates. 9．What does the woman suggest the man do? A．Park his car. B．Get some change. C．Turn off the machine. 10．Where will the man get the coffee? A．From a coffee machine. B．From the kitchen. C．From a cafe. 听下面一段对话，回答11-13小题。 11．How does the man feel about mountain climbing? A．Scared. B．Surprised. C．Interested. 12．What does the woman like doing? A．Reading adventure stories. B．Going on a journey. C．Hitting the gym. 13．What do we know about the man? A．He just finished a course. B．He has much schoolwork. C．He plans to borrow a book. 听下面一段对话，回答14-16小题。 14．How long has the woman been taking the lessons? A．For about 6 months. B．For about 10 months. C．For about 12 months. 15．Why did the woman do the sport? A．She was inspired by other jumpers. B．It was her childhood dream. C．Her friend encouraged her. 16．What does the woman ask her husband to do? A．Stop working overtime. B．Buy some equipment. C．Try skydiving. 听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。 17．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A．Street food. B．Home-made dishes. C．Famous restaurants. 18．Which of the following does the speaker recommend eating in Italy? A．A fruit salad. B．A cold dessert. C．An orange-like snack. 19．What does halo-halo contain? A．Beans. B．Cheese. C．Meat. 20．How many countries does the speaker mention? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 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 Frequently Asked Questions about London Theatres London has a world-leading theatre scene, and it’s particularly strong when it comes to family shows. Read the FAQ to make your family theatre trip a pleasant one. Can children go to all theatres? Most shows are suitable for people aged 12 or older. Some productions might have material that is too mature for younger theatregoers. However, there are also fantastic family shows which are appropriate for all ages, or which are specifically aimed at kids. Are children booster seats available? Some theatres, though not all, provide booster seats-for example, Nederlander theatres rent height-adjustable seats for £1 if you ask a member of staff. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some venues will also have height restrictions so that audience sitting behind you can still see. Are there frequent breaks throughout the duration of a performance? If it’s a show for a general audience, there will usually be one or two intervals based on the running time. Most shows designed specifically for younger audiences will have short running times, like an hour or less. Can I bring my own snacks and drinks into the theatre? Most theatres won’t allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks. They sell food and drink in the theatre and that’s part of how they bring in profit. If you have concerns about dietary requirements, you can contact the theatre beforehand to make arrangements. Find all the latest recommendations and more information about the rules on Telegraph Tickets, or check with the box office. 1. Where is the text probably from? A. A theatre guide. B. A drama review. C. A show advertisement. D. A performance schedule. 2. Which best describes booster seats? A. Found in every theatre. B. Provided free of charge. C. Required by safety rules. D. Offered in limited number. 3. What are the theatres’ concerns behind their food policies? A. Financial gain. B. Food safety. C. Cleaning cost. D. Audience experience. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是关于伦敦剧院的常见问题解答。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Read the FAQ to make your family theatre trip a pleasant one.(阅读常见问题解答，让你的家庭剧院之旅愉快)”以及后文对伦敦剧院各种常见问题的详细解答可知，文章旨在为去剧院的人提供相关信息和指导。“A theatre guide(剧院指南)”符合文章的性质和用途。B项“A drama review(戏剧评论)”主要是对戏剧内容、表演等方面进行评价；C项“A show advertisement(演出广告)”侧重于宣传演出；D项“A performance schedule(演出时间表)”主要呈现演出的时间安排，均不符合文章内容。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Some theatres, though not all, provide booster seats for example, Nederlander theatres rent height adjustable seats for £1 if you ask a member of staff. They are available on a first come, first served basis.(一些剧院，并非所有剧院，提供增高座椅。例如，如果你向工作人员提出要求，Nederlander剧院会以1英镑的价格出租可调节高度的座椅。这些座椅是先到先得的)”可知，并不是每个剧院都有增高座椅，且是收费出租的，也未提及是安全规则要求的，而先到先得，说明数量是有限的。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Most theatres won’t allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks. They sell food and drink in the theatre and that’s part of how they bring in profit.(大多数剧院不允许你自带零食和饮料。他们在剧院内出售食品和饮料，这是他们盈利的一部分)”可知，剧院的饮食政策是为了获得经济收益。故选A项。 B When Sandra Mejia received news in 2023 that her beloved plant store, Plant Chica, had to close within 90 days, her heart sank. The store — first opened as a pop-up store in 2018 and later turned into a greenhouse in a repurposed auto body shop — had become a gathering spot for locals. Although business was slow during the winter of 2023, Mejia was always feeling positive about the store because having a physical store was her dream.“We were having a really hard time letting go of it,” said Mejia. “I felt like I was never going to find anything as special as that space.” But hope arrived unexpectedly. A community organization read about her story and reached out. Robbie Lee, from a local nonprofit organization, thought Mejia might be a good fit for what his organization was trying to build in Leimert Park. “She seemed to have some strong connection to the South L.A. community,” Lee explained. He believed Mejia’s passion matched their vision for a cultural center in Los Angeles. So, he decided to help her find a new place. After viewing several locations, Mejia discovered a suitable place. In late 2024, the new Plant Chica opened. The redesigned greenhouse, with gravel paths and a weather-resistant dome (圆屋顶), became an instant favorite. The new space is special for another reason: The open space allows Mejia to more easily facilitate the community events and cooperation she is known for. When Amorette Brooms, a fellow small business owner, faced the closure of her business, Mejia offered her free space at Plant Chica. This action turned into a sustainable model: currently, four local marketers operate their businesses rent-free within the greenhouse. “This model gives small businesses a chance to grow,” Brooms said. For Mejia, Plant Chica is more than a plant store. It's proof that when people come together, beautiful things grow. Reflecting on her journey, Mejia shared, “My son cut the ribbon at both stores. That's the lesson - when things get tough, don't give up. Find new paths forward.” 4. How did Sandra Mejia feel about the news in 2023? A. Excited about making a change. B. Depressed and completely at a loss. C. Indifferent due to slow winter sales. D. Relieved to end the struggling business. 5. What made Robbie Lee determined to help Mejia? A. Her knowledge of gardening. B. Her chance of drawing visitors. C. Her cultural ties and community spirit. D. Her experience in running businesses. 6. What is the key benefit of Mejia’s rental model according to Brooms? A. It greatly increases Plant Chica’s profits. B. It makes her store a popular check-in spot. C. It promotes competition among businesses. D. It helps small businesses to survive and grow. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Plant Chica’s Rebirth: Unity and Hope B. A Greenhouse’s Architectural Transformation C. A New Running Model for Plant Chica D. Surviving Challenges: Small Businesses in Crisis 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了2023年，梅贾的植物商店面临关闭。一个社区组织帮她找到了一个新地方；这家2024年开业的商店可以让她举办社区活动，并为小企业提供免费空间，展示团结和希望。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“When Sandra Mejia received news in 2023 that her beloved plant store, Plant Chica, had to close within 90 days, her heart sank.( 2023年，当桑德拉·梅贾（Sandra Mejia）收到她心爱的植物商店Plant Chica必须在90天内关闭的消息时，她的心一沉。)”以及““We were having a really hard time letting go of it,” said Mejia. “I felt like I was never going to find anything as special as that space.”(“我们真的很难放下它，”梅贾说。“我觉得我再也找不到像那个地方那么特别的地方了。”)”可推知，桑德拉·梅贾对2023年的消息感到沮丧和完全不知所措。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中““She seemed to have some strong connection to the South L.A. community,” Lee explained. He believed Mejia’s passion matched their vision for a cultural center in Los Angeles. So, he decided to help her find a new place.(“她似乎与南洛杉矶社区有着密切的联系，”李解释说。他相信梅贾的热情与他们在洛杉矶建立文化中心的愿景相吻合。所以，他决定帮她找个新地方。)”可知，“社区联结”和“契合文化中心愿景的热情”（体现社区精神）是李帮助她的核心原因。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Mejia offered her free space at Plant Chica. This action turned into a sustainable model: currently, four local marketers operate their businesses rent-free within the greenhouse. “This model gives small businesses a chance to grow,” Brooms said.(梅贾为她提供了Plant Chica的免费空间。这一行动变成了一个可持续的模式：目前，四名当地营销人员在温室内免费经营他们的业务。“这种模式给小企业一个成长的机会，”布鲁姆斯说。)”可知，根据布鲁姆斯的说法，梅贾的租赁模式的主要好处是它帮助小企业生存和发展。故选D项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了2023年，梅贾的植物商店面临关闭。一个社区组织帮她找到了一个新地方；这家2024年开业的商店可以让她举办社区活动，并为小企业提供免费空间，展示团结和希望。由此可知，这篇文章最适合的标题是“Plant Chica的重生：团结与希望”。故选A项。 C Self-confidence means trusting our abilities and is generally regarded as positive. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs? For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University, has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially in personal beliefs, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA put space flight loss risk at roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility (谦逊)” — recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that? To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential knowledge gaps. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategies to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood the material. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” 8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger? A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights. C. To show the result of wrong operation. D. To prove the harmful effect of overconfidence. 9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research? A. It encouraged students to take exams. B. It urged students to gain recognition. C. It motivated students to memorize knowledge. D. It helped students to adjust learning methods. 10. What does the underlined phrase “got a subject down pat” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Lost interest in a subject B. Fully mastered a subject C. Made great progress in a subject D. Got confused about a subject 11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs? A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful. C. How to become a confident person. D. How to practice intellectual humility. 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要探讨了过度自信的危害以及“智识谦逊”对学习和成长的好处，并介绍了相关研究。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“He found overconfidence is very common, especially in personal beliefs, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA put space flight loss risk at roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. (他发现过度自信非常普遍，尤其是在个人信念中，可能导致我们做出灾难性的决定。1986年，NASA将航天飞行损失风险定为大约十万分之一。这是一种过度自信的信念，可能导致了挑战者号的爆炸)”可知，作者提到挑战者号爆炸是为了证明过度自信的有害影响。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential knowledge gaps. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategies to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. (她发现，具有智识谦逊的学生更有可能自我测试，以检验自己是否真正理解了材料，并寻找潜在的知识漏洞。当他们拿到考试成绩后，会改变学习策略以提高表现，并为下次考试掌握材料)”可知，智识谦逊有助于学生调整学习方法。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线短语所在句“Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. (这些学生认为自己got a subject down pat。但当要求在考试中解释时，他们发现自己实际上并没有像自己以为的那样理解那么多)”可知，前后文之间是转折关系，这些学生自认为已经掌握了这门学科，但实际并没有。划线短语got a subject down pat与B项“完全掌握一门学科”意思相近。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” (尽管这可能对你有好处，但研究人员认识到质疑自己的信念确实很难。尽管如此，重要的是要记住，质疑信念并不总是用新信念取代旧信念。如果你觉得质疑信念很难，试着“迈出一小步”)”可知，文章最后建议“迈出一小步”，说明接下来可能会讨论如何实践智识谦逊。 D Picture a paper lantern glowing softly and swaying gently in the breeze. Now imagine that lantern is made of a smart polymer (聚合物) and able to twist, compress, and snap into over a dozen different shapes on command. Most astonishingly, it can do all this through the invisible pull of a magnetic field. It’s a real scientific breakthrough from researchers at North Carolina State University. The polymer lantern can rest naturally in two stable shapes: a relaxed, lantern-like form and a compressed, spinning-top-like shape. When you push down on it, it slowly buckles (变形), storing energy like a spring until it suddenly “snaps” into its second form. Released it, and that stored energy bursts free, snapping it back into its original lantern shape instantly. By twisting it, folding its top and bottom strips inward or outward, or combining these deformations, the researchers found they could create various shapes. By attaching a thin layer of magnetic film to the base, the team made it possible to twist or compress the lantern without touching it. With this capability, the lantern can perform work, move, and interact with its environment. To demonstrate this potential, the researchers designed a noninvasive soft gripper (夹子) that could gently grasp fish underwater without harm, and built a smart filter that could open and close to regulate water flow. Each demonstration revealed how this mechanism could translate stored energy into motion, offering precision and speed. To fully understand and control this lantern’s behavior, the team developed a mathematical model, which describes how changes in the lantern’s design — the angles, lengths, and curvatures of its ribbons and strips — affect both its shape and its ability to store and release energy. The researchers can design it to hold more or less energy, to snap more forcefully or more gently, and to change shapes in specific ways. By arranging multiple lantern units together, the researchers envision entire surfaces or structures that can fold, roll, expand, or contract like living tissue. “Moving forward, these lantern units can be assembled into 2D and 3D architectures for broad applications in mechanical materials and robotics,” says Professor Jie Yin, the study’s senior researcher. 12. What can we learn about the polymer lantern? A. It is windproof. B. It is adjustable. C. It is equipped with a spring. D. It is made of a new material. 13. What did the demonstrations of the gripper and filter indicate about the polymer lantern? A. Its mechanism is workable. B. Its energy is harmless. C. Its design is complicated. D. Its material is sustainable. 14. Why did the researchers create the mathematical model? A. To prove benefits of using the lantern. B. To test the stability of every lantern shape. C. To present various applications of the lantern. D. To show effects of different design patterns of the lantern. 15. What is Professor Jie Yin’s attitude to the future broad use of the lantern units? A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了北卡罗来纳州立大学研究人员开发的一种智能聚合物灯笼，它能在磁场控制下变形并应用于机器人等领域。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“By twisting it, folding its top and bottom strips inward or outward, or combining these deformations, the researchers found they could create various shapes. (通过扭转它、将上下条带向内或向外折叠，或结合这些变形，研究人员发现他们可以创造出各种形状)”可知，聚合物灯笼是可调节的。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“To demonstrate this potential, the researchers designed a noninvasive soft gripper (夹子) that could gently grasp fish underwater without harm, and built a smart filter that could open and close to regulate water flow. Each demonstration revealed how this mechanism could translate stored energy into motion, offering precision and speed. (为了展示这一潜力，研究人员设计了一种非侵入式软夹子，能够在水下轻柔地抓取鱼类而不造成伤害，并制造了一种可开关以调节水流的智能过滤器。每项演示都揭示了这种机制如何将储存的能量转化为运动，兼具精确性和速度)”可知，夹子和过滤器的演示表明聚合物灯笼的机制是可行的。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“To fully understand and control this lantern’s behavior, the team developed a mathematical model, which describes how changes in the lantern’s design — the angles, lengths, and curvatures of its ribbons and strips — affect both its shape and its ability to store and release energy. (为了充分理解和控制灯笼的行为，团队开发了一个数学模型，描述了灯笼设计中的变化——其条带和带子的角度、长度和曲率——如何影响其形状及其储存和释放能量的能力)”可知，研究人员创建数学模型是为了展示灯笼不同设计模式的效果。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Professor Jie Yin的话“Moving forward, these lantern units can be assembled into 2D and 3D architectures for broad applications in mechanical materials and robotics (展望未来，这些灯笼单元可以组装成二维和三维结构，广泛应用于机械材料和机器人领域)”可推知，Professor Jie Yin对未来广泛应用持充满希望的态度。 第二篇（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后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。 How to Use Your Inner Voice We all have an inner voice, and while it can be supportive, it can also become overly critical. The good news: ____16____ Here are three science-backed strategies to refine (改善) your inner dialogue, inspired by the groundbreaking work of psychologist Ethan Kross. Distancing Ourselves from Negative Thoughts ____17____ Kross’s research on self-distancing offers a powerful solution. By referring to yourself in the third person or using your own name, you create psychological distance which reduces emotional reactivity. For instance, instead of thinking, “I’m failing”, try telling yourself, “[Add Your Name], you’re learning through this challenge.” This simple shift can help you approach problems with clarity and objectivity. Inner Coach vs. Inner Critic ____18____ It helps us plan, solve problems, and motivate ourselves. But it can also make us more anxious and hurt our relationships. Kross recommends that we should make the most of its good points while keeping its bad ones in check. When you’re faced with self-criticism, try shifting to your inner coach for guidance. These slight changes in how we talk to ourselves can lower our stress and help us solve problems better. Growing through Positive Self-Dialogue Building a constructive inner voice requires practice. Just before bed, journal about a moment where positive self-talk helped you. ____19____ Over time, this habit can help reinforce a growth mindset and prepare you to tackle challenges with more confidence. Conclusion By practicing self-distancing, reframing criticism, and reflecting on positive moments, you can turn your inner voice into a source of strength and clarity. ____20____ A. Our inner voice cuts both ways. B. Feeling overwhelmed by your inner critic? C. Talking to yourself empowered you during tough times. D. Self-talk can be transformed into a tool for growth and success. E. We can learn to identify negative thought patterns and avoid them. F. Start today — because your inner voice shapes how you show up in the world. G. Reflect on how it shaped your response and what you can carry into tomorrow. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何改善内心声音的三个策略。 【16题详解】 上文“We all have an inner voice, and while it can be supportive, it can also become overly critical. The good news:(我们都有一个内心的声音，虽然它可能是支持的，但它也可能变得过于挑剔。好消息是：)”说明我们内心的声音有时候好有时候过于挑剔，但好消息是不好的内心声音可以避免，选项D“自我对话可以转化为成长和成功的工具。”承接上文，是对上文好消息的解释，故选D项。 【17题详解】 下文“Kross’s research on self-distancing offers a powerful solution.(克罗斯关于自我疏远的研究提供了一个强有力的解决方案)”说明是在对存在的问题进行解决，并且是关于内在批评的，选项B“感觉被你内心的批评者压倒了吗”引出下文，先提出问题，再提供解决方案。故选B项。 【18题详解】 下文“It helps us plan, solve problems, and motivate ourselves. But it can also make us more anxious and hurt our relationships.(它帮助我们计划，解决问题和激励自己。但它也会让我们更加焦虑，伤害我们的关系)”说明内在的声音可以起到好坏两方面的作用，选项A“我们内心的声音是双向的。”引出下文，是对下文的总结，故选A项。 【19题详解】 上文“Just before bed, journal about a moment where positive self-talk helped you.(睡前，记录一下积极的自我对话对你有帮助的时刻)”说明睡前要反思，记下积极的自我对话对你有帮助的时刻，选项G“反思它是如何塑造你的反应的，以及你明天可以做些什么。”承接上文，睡前除了记录积极的自我对话对你有帮助的时刻，还要反思它是如何塑造你的反应的，并引出下文“Over time, this habit can help reinforce a growth mindset and prepare you to tackle challenges with more confidence.(随着时间的推移，这个习惯可以帮助你加强成长的心态，让你更自信地应对挑战)”。故选G项。 【20题详解】 上文“By practicing self-distancing, reframing criticism, and reflecting on positive moments, you can turn your inner voice into a source of strength and clarity.(通过练习自我疏远，重新审视批评，反思积极的时刻，你可以把你内心的声音变成力量和清晰的源泉)”说明通过一些做法，把内心的声音转变成力量，选项F“从今天开始——因为你内心的声音决定了你在这个世界上的表现。”承接上文，从今天开始坚持这些具体做法，强调内心声音的重要性。故选F项。 第三部分 知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As I sat motionless in a wheelchair by the pool, watching everyone else swim back and forth, I realized that I had spent most of my life watching others enjoy themselves. It was then that I noticed a little girl staring at me with a look of confusion. I smiled at her, hoping to ____21____ the ice by talking to her. Unfortunately, my ____22____ failed and she just kept on staring. My ____23____ increased as a little boy swam up to me and said, “I feel sorry for you.” After the ____24____, a thought struck me — I had to change how the world ____25____ me. Because it was children who stared at me the most, I decided to write a children’s book that taught them about disabilities in a/an ____26____ way. This is when KatGirl, a superhero in a flying wheelchair, came into my mind. I quickly wheeled inside my apartment and began creating the ____27____. As I wrote each word, I could ____28____ my future as a world-famous author and public speaker. Over the next two years, the story went through many changes before it ____29____ the world in the spring of 2011. My insistence eventually ____30____. One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked them. The ____31____ bravely responded, “I feel ____32____ for you.” I opened my book and started reading. Immediately I noticed the children’s stares turned to ____33____. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked again. Without hesitation they replied, “You are so cool! Does your ____34____ fly too?” I just smiled, “No, not yet, but maybe someday.” I knew in my heart that this was ____35____. 21. A. break B. forget C. move D. deliver 22. A. project B. test C. attempt D. eyesight 23. A. relief B. awkwardness C. fear D. courage 24. A. race B. interview C. argument D. encounter 25. A. viewed B. surprised C. hurt D. shaped 26. A. serious B. formal C. random D. fun 27. A. story B. speech C. job D. research 28. A. discuss B. picture C. face D. determine 29. A. travelled B. united C. saw D. healed 30. A. gave up B. paid off C. ran out D. settled down 31. A. teachers B. readers C. kids D. competitors 32. A. happy B. sorry C. responsible D. guilty 33. A. smiles B. frowns C. bows D. tears 34. A. character B. body C. chair D. book 35. A. stupid B. strange C. rewarding D. true 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者虽然身体残疾，但是他通过写儿童读物用有趣的方式改变了孩子们对残疾人的看法。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对她笑了笑，希望通过和她说话来打破沉默。A. break打破；B. forget忘记；C. move移动；D. deliver接生。根据上文“I smiled at her”可知，此处指我朝着女孩笑了笑，希望通过谈话打破（break）我们之间冰冷的关系。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，我的尝试失败了，她只是继续盯着。A. project工程；B. test测试；C. attempt尝试；D. eyesight视力。根据Unfortunately和failed可知，是和女孩谈话的尝试（attempt）失败。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当一个小男孩游过来对我说：“我为你感到难过”时，我更加尴尬了。A. relief安慰；B. awkwardness尴尬；C. fear恐惧；D. courage勇气。根据上文“Unfortunately, my ___3___ failed and she just kept on staring.”可知，想和女孩谈话女孩不理睬，另一个男孩过来说为作者感到难过，所以此时作者感到很尴尬（awkwardness）。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那次邂逅之后，我突然有了一个想法——我必须改变世界对我的看法。A. race比赛；B. interview采访；C. argument争论；D. encounter遇见。根据下文“a thought struck me — I had to change how the world viewed me”可知，此处指这次和两个孩子的偶遇之后，作者有了新想法。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那次邂逅之后，我突然有了一个想法——我必须改变世界对我的看法。A. viewed看待；B. surprised使惊讶；C. hurt伤害；D. shaped塑造。根据后文作者决定写一本儿童读物，用一种有趣的方式教孩子关于残疾的知识，可知是想改变世界对作者的看法。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析吧。句意：因为孩子们盯着我看得最多，所以我决定写一本儿童读物，用一种有趣的方式教他们关于残疾的知识。A. serious严肃的；B. formal正式的；C. random随机的；D. fun有趣的。根据后文“This is when KatGirl, a superhero in a flying wheelchair, came into my mind.(这时，一个坐在飞行轮椅上的超级英雄KatGirl进入了我的脑海)”可知，儿童读物的内容以有趣的形式呈现。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我迅速回到公寓，开始创作这个“故事”。A. story故事；B. speech演讲；C. job工作；D. research研究。根据后文“Over the next two years, the story went through many changes”可知，作者要写的是一个故事。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我写每一个字，我可以想象我的未来作为一个世界著名的作家和演说家。A. discuss讨论；B. picture想象；C. face面对；D. determine决定。根据后文“my future as a world-famous author and public speaker”指作者想象自己的未来。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的两年里，这个故事经历了许多变化，直到2011年春天才与世人见面。A. travelled履行；B. united团结；C. saw看见；D. healed治愈。根据后文“the world in the spring of 2011”指作品面世是2011年，应用动词see，it指代上文story。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我的坚持最终得到了回报。A. gave up放弃；B. paid off取得成功；C. ran out用完；D. settled down安顿下来。根据上文可知，作者的故事面世了，说明坚持得到了回报。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：孩子们勇敢地回答说：“我为你感到难过。”A. teachers老师；B. readers读者；C. kids孩子；D. competitors竞争对手。根据上文“One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. (一天，我应邀到邻近的一所学校给学生演讲)”可知，回答问题的是孩子。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孩子们勇敢地回答说：“我为你感到难过。”A. happy快乐的；B. sorry抱歉的，难过的；C. responsible负责的；D. guilty内疚的。作者是坐着轮椅的残疾人，所以孩子们为作者感到难过。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我立刻注意到孩子们的目光变成了微笑。A. smiles微笑；B. frowns皱眉；C. bows鞠躬；D. tears眼泪。根据后文“You are so cool!”可知，孩子们的目光变成了微笑。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们毫不犹豫地回答说：“你太酷了!你的椅子也会飞吗?”A. character性格；B. body身体；C. chair椅子；D. book书籍。根据上文“a superhero in a flying wheelchair, came into my mind”可知，孩子问的是作者的轮椅能不能飞起来。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我心里知道这是真的。A. stupid愚蠢的；B. strange奇怪的；C. rewarding值得的；D. true真的。根据上文“No, not yet, but maybe someday.(不，还不能，但也许有一天。)”可知，作者认为自己的椅子能飞起来是真的。故选D。 第二节（共15小题：每小题1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。 On August 27, videos of floodwaters sweeping through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region began trending on social media. These videos showed desert highways being submerged, and about 50 vehicles and around 30,000 appliances were also reported ___36___ (be) underwater. Despite the many accounts sharing video clips of the ___37___ (flood) desert, they have been inadequate in raising ___38___ (aware) about climate change. Misunderstandings also arose, with some people ___39___ (assume) that the rain was helping to improve the environment in northwest China. Since July 2021, flooding ___40___ (occur) every summer in the desert, leading to jokes about camels needing to learn to swim. While this kind of humor is light-hearted, ___41___claim that climate change will benefit this arid region is not. Although the rain has ___42___ (temporary) wet parts of the desert, this is not sustainable. Researchers have pointed out that much of the floodwater comes from melting glaciers in the Tianshan Mountains, ___43___ feed several rivers. Once the glaciers are gone, the rivers will dry up, leaving no ___44___ (remain) water sources. The flooding is also driven by increased rainfall, but the water has little lasting impact on the local ecology. Therefore, it is misleading to see the flooding in the Taklimakan Desert ____45____ a sign of potential greening. Climate remains globally changing, requiring worldwide cooperation to reverse its damaging trends. 【答案】36. to be 37. flooded 38. awareness 39. assuming 40. has occurred##has been occurring 41. the 42. temporarily 43. which 44. remaining 45. as 【解析】 【导语】文章主要报道了新疆塔克拉玛干沙漠遭遇洪水侵袭的事件，并对此进行了分析和评论，指出洪水虽然带来了暂时的湿润，但并非气候变化的积极迹象，反而凸显了气候变化的复杂性和严峻性。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：视频中沙漠公路被淹没，据报道约50辆车以及大约3万台设备浸泡在水中。be reported to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“据报道……”，空处需填动词不定式to be。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管很多账号转发了这片被洪水淹没的沙漠视频片段，但这些内容并没有充分提升人们对气候变化的认识。提示词flood(淹没)修饰名词desert，作定语，用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语desert之间是被动关系，用过去分词flooded表被动。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处作宾语，需填名词awareness。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：误解也随之产生，有些人想当然地认为这场降雨有助于改善中国西北地区的环境。空处为非谓语动词作with复合结构中宾语补足语；宾语some people和动词assume之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式assuming。 【40题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：自2021年7月以来，这片沙漠每年夏天都会发生洪水，还衍生出骆驼要学游泳的段子。根据时间状语“Since July 2021”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为flooding，不可数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式has occurred，也可以理解为从2021年7月以来，该动作一直发生并将持续下去，所以此处也可以使用现在完成进行时has been occurring。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：虽然这类玩笑轻松有趣，但声称气候变化会惠及这片干旱地区的说法却不容小觑。此处对claim进行特指，需用定冠词the修饰。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管雨水暂时浸湿了沙漠部分区域，但这种情况无法持续。修饰动词wet用副词形式temporarily，作状语。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：研究人员指出，大部分洪水来自天山融化的冰川，这些冰川为多条河流补给水源。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为glaciers，指物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一旦冰川消失，河流将会干涸，不再留有可用水源。修饰空后的名词短语water sources，需用形容词remaining，意为“剩下的”。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：因此，将塔克拉玛干沙漠的洪水视作沙漠有望变绿的信号，是一种误导。固定短语see…as…，意为“将……视作……”，空处需填介词as。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris计划拍摄Taste of China短视频系列推介中国美食，他想从“Famous Dishes”和“Street Snacks”两个拍摄主题中选择其一，现征求你的意见。请给Chris写一封邮件表达你的看法，内容包括： （1）你的选择； （2）说明理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m thrilled about your Taste of China series! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】范文一 Dear Chris, I’m thrilled about your Taste of China series. After comparing the two themes, I think Street Snacks would be a more compelling choice. Street snacks, which are deeply rooted in people’s daily lives, are not only affordable but also carry strong local characteristics, making it easier for viewers to relate. Moreover, filming at street stalls allows you to capture lively scenes of vendors skillfully preparing food and people chatting happily while enjoying their snacks. This way, you can showcase the delicious food as well as the vibrant atmosphere of Chinese communities.​ I believe such a series will be a great success, which is definitely a good opportunity to help spread Chinese culinary culture. Looking forward to your amazing videos! Yours, Li Hua 范文二 Dear Chris, I’m thrilled about your Taste of China series. After comparing the two themes, I think Famous Dishes would be a more compelling choice. Rooted deeply in Chinese history and culture, Famous Dishes are not merely culinary works but precious carriers of profound cultural heritage, each boasting a unique story and making it easier for viewers to grasp the essence of Chinese food culture. Moreover, filming these dishes enables you to capture chefs’ exquisite craftsmanship, which requires strict control over ingredients and fire, as well as elegant dining scenes like traditional banquets. ​ I believe such a series will be a great success, which is definitely a good opportunity to help spread Chinese culinary culture. Looking forward to your amazing videos! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Chris写一封邮件表达你的看法，说明对于“Famous Dishes”和“Street Snacks”两个拍摄主题的选择以及理由。 【详解】（范文1） 1.词汇积累 选择：choice→option 肯定：definitely→certainly 快乐地：happily→merrily 美味的：delicious→tasty 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This way, you can showcase the delicious food as well as the vibrant atmosphere of Chinese communities. 拓展句：This is a way that allows you to showcase the delicious food as well as the vibrant atmosphere of Chinese communities. 【点睛】【高分句型1】After comparing the two themes, I think Street Snacks would be a more compelling choice.（运用了动名词作宾语） 【高分句型2】I believe such a series will be a great success, which is definitely a good opportunity to help spread Chinese culinary culture.（运用了省略了that的宾语从句和which引导非限制性定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Last weekend, my friends Alex and Taylor and I went camping. We had no idea that this experience would lead to a moment we’d never forget. On that day, we took a pretty road that went through a peaceful countryside, and reached the camping ground after walking for about half an hour from the parking lot. We built the camp next to a small river, and spent our time observing plantation (种植地) and insects. In the afternoon, it was getting a little dark and cold, so we built a campfire. Then we went to the river and caught some fish for supper. Suddenly, a heavy rain started. We had to stay in the camp and waited for the rain to stop. While I was sitting in the camp, getting bored, I saw something strange—a quick flash of white, then a loud noise. When we looked through the trees, we were shocked to see a white car was partially submerged (淹没) in the river. A scared woman was shouting for help, with her kid crying next to her. “They are in the water. Help them”, I screamed. We quickly jumped to help, running out of the camp and calling 911. Fortunately, the woman had managed to escape the car and pulled her kid out. But she was tired and hardly had energy enough to swim out of the water. “We need to find something to help them!” I said, with my heart beating really fast. “We have to hurry! The car began to sink,” Taylor said. I felt scared when I heard the mother’s desperate cry for help. The child’s screams were very sad, and I knew we were their only hope. We must act now, and never give up! When the lightning flashed in the sky, I spotted our fishing net on the ground. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 An idea occurred to me right then. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, shoulder to shoulder, we pulled the mother and child to safety. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】An idea occurred to me right then. I shouted, “We can use the fishing net to rescue them!” My friends agreed immediately. We held one end of the net and threw the other end towards the mother and the child. The mother understood our intention and grabbed the net tightly. We started to pull them slowly towards the bank, but it wasn’t easy as the current was strong. The rain continued to pour down, making the situation even more challenging. But we were determined not to give up. Finally, shoulder to shoulder, we pulled the mother and child to safety. They were both very weak and scared. We comforted them and wrapped them in blankets to keep them warm. Soon, the rescue team arrived. The mother thanked us with tears in her eyes, saying that we were her heroes. We felt relieved and proud that we could save their lives in such a dangerous situation. This camping trip, which was supposed to be a peaceful and enjoyable getaway, turned into an unforgettable and thrilling adventure for us. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和朋友在露营的时候帮助一对母子的事情，展现了作者和朋友们的勇敢、团结和无私，同时也传达了在困难面前不放弃、积极面对的精神。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“那一刻，我有了一个主意。”以及第二段首句内容“最后，我们肩并肩，把那位母亲和孩子拉到了安全的地方。”可知，第一段可描写作者想到了一个好方法将那对母子拉到了安全的地方。 ②由第二段首句内容“最后，我们肩并肩，把那位母亲和孩子拉到了安全的地方。”可知，第二段可描写那对母子非常感谢作者和作者的朋友们。 2.续写线索：突然有了主意——想到用渔网救母子——把渔网的一端扔给那对母子——作者和朋友们把他们往岸边拉——把那对母子拉到了安全的地方——给他们提供了毯子等保暖物品——而救援队也很快赶到了——非常感激作者和朋友们的帮助 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①使用：use/make use of/employ ②抓住：grab/grasp/take hold of/seize ③继续：continue/go on 情绪类 ①害怕的：scared/frightened ②令人兴奋的：thrilling/exciting 【点睛】【高分句型1】The mother thanked us with tears in her eyes, saying that we were her heroes.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】We felt relieved and proud that we could save their lives in such a dangerous situation.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 株洲市二中2026年下学期高二年级入学考试 英语试题 时量：120分钟 分值：150分 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。每段对话读两遍。 1．What does the man want to do? A．Improve sleep quality. B．Reduce food waste. C．Save water. 2．What do the speakers plan to do next month? A．Attend a party. B．Watch a performance. C．Have an interview. 3．Why does the man talk to the woman? A．To ask for information. B．To make a suggestion. C．To offer an invitation. 4．When will the man probably finish the clean-up activity? A．At about 9 a.m. B．At about 11 a.m. C．At about 3 p.m. 5．What will the woman do next? A．Go shopping. B．See a doctor. C．Give advice. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。 6．Why is it difficult to find volunteers according to the man? A．People are busy before a holiday. B．There are too many activities. C．Special skills are required. 7．How did the man spend Thanksgiving last year? A．By staying with his family. B．By supporting his friends. C．By taking a trip. 听下面一段对话，回答8-10小题。 8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Neighbors. B．Colleagues. C．Classmates. 9．What does the woman suggest the man do? A．Park his car. B．Get some change. C．Turn off the machine. 10．Where will the man get the coffee? A．From a coffee machine. B．From the kitchen. C．From a cafe. 听下面一段对话，回答11-13小题。 11．How does the man feel about mountain climbing? A．Scared. B．Surprised. C．Interested. 12．What does the woman like doing? A．Reading adventure stories. B．Going on a journey. C．Hitting the gym. 13．What do we know about the man? A．He just finished a course. B．He has much schoolwork. C．He plans to borrow a book. 听下面一段对话，回答14-16小题。 14．How long has the woman been taking the lessons? A．For about 6 months. B．For about 10 months. C．For about 12 months. 15．Why did the woman do the sport? A．She was inspired by other jumpers. B．It was her childhood dream. C．Her friend encouraged her. 16．What does the woman ask her husband to do? A．Stop working overtime. B．Buy some equipment. C．Try skydiving. 听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。 17．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A．Street food. B．Home-made dishes. C．Famous restaurants. 18．Which of the following does the speaker recommend eating in Italy? A．A fruit salad. B．A cold dessert. C．An orange-like snack. 19．What does halo-halo contain? A．Beans. B．Cheese. C．Meat. 20．How many countries does the speaker mention? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 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 Frequently Asked Questions about London Theatres London has a world-leading theatre scene, and it’s particularly strong when it comes to family shows. Read the FAQ to make your family theatre trip a pleasant one. Can children go to all theatres? Most shows are suitable for people aged 12 or older. Some productions might have material that is too mature for younger theatregoers. However, there are also fantastic family shows which are appropriate for all ages, or which are specifically aimed at kids. Are children booster seats available? Some theatres, though not all, provide booster seats-for example, Nederlander theatres rent height-adjustable seats for £1 if you ask a member of staff. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some venues will also have height restrictions so that audience sitting behind you can still see. Are there frequent breaks throughout the duration of a performance? If it’s a show for a general audience, there will usually be one or two intervals based on the running time. Most shows designed specifically for younger audiences will have short running times, like an hour or less. Can I bring my own snacks and drinks into the theatre? Most theatres won’t allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks. They sell food and drink in the theatre and that’s part of how they bring in profit. If you have concerns about dietary requirements, you can contact the theatre beforehand to make arrangements. Find all the latest recommendations and more information about the rules on Telegraph Tickets, or check with the box office. 1. Where is the text probably from? A. A theatre guide. B. A drama review. C. A show advertisement. D. A performance schedule. 2. Which best describes booster seats? A. Found in every theatre. B. Provided free of charge. C. Required by safety rules. D. Offered in limited number. 3. What are the theatres’ concerns behind their food policies? A. Financial gain. B. Food safety. C. Cleaning cost. D. Audience experience. B When Sandra Mejia received news in 2023 that her beloved plant store, Plant Chica, had to close within 90 days, her heart sank. The store — first opened as a pop-up store in 2018 and later turned into a greenhouse in a repurposed auto body shop — had become a gathering spot for locals. Although business was slow during the winter of 2023, Mejia was always feeling positive about the store because having a physical store was her dream.“We were having a really hard time letting go of it,” said Mejia. “I felt like I was never going to find anything as special as that space.” But hope arrived unexpectedly. A community organization read about her story and reached out. Robbie Lee, from a local nonprofit organization, thought Mejia might be a good fit for what his organization was trying to build in Leimert Park. “She seemed to have some strong connection to the South L.A. community,” Lee explained. He believed Mejia’s passion matched their vision for a cultural center in Los Angeles. So, he decided to help her find a new place. After viewing several locations, Mejia discovered a suitable place. In late 2024, the new Plant Chica opened. The redesigned greenhouse, with gravel paths and a weather-resistant dome (圆屋顶), became an instant favorite. The new space is special for another reason: The open space allows Mejia to more easily facilitate the community events and cooperation she is known for. When Amorette Brooms, a fellow small business owner, faced the closure of her business, Mejia offered her free space at Plant Chica. This action turned into a sustainable model: currently, four local marketers operate their businesses rent-free within the greenhouse. “This model gives small businesses a chance to grow,” Brooms said. For Mejia, Plant Chica is more than a plant store. It's proof that when people come together, beautiful things grow. Reflecting on her journey, Mejia shared, “My son cut the ribbon at both stores. That's the lesson - when things get tough, don't give up. Find new paths forward.” 4. How did Sandra Mejia feel about the news in 2023? A. Excited about making a change. B. Depressed and completely at a loss. C. Indifferent due to slow winter sales. D. Relieved to end the struggling business. 5. What made Robbie Lee determined to help Mejia? A. Her knowledge of gardening. B. Her chance of drawing visitors. C. Her cultural ties and community spirit. D. Her experience in running businesses. 6. What is the key benefit of Mejia’s rental model according to Brooms? A. It greatly increases Plant Chica’s profits. B. It makes her store a popular check-in spot. C. It promotes competition among businesses. D. It helps small businesses to survive and grow. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Plant Chica’s Rebirth: Unity and Hope B. A Greenhouse’s Architectural Transformation C. A New Running Model for Plant Chica D. Surviving Challenges: Small Businesses in Crisis C Self-confidence means trusting our abilities and is generally regarded as positive. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs? For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University, has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially in personal beliefs, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA put space flight loss risk at roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility (谦逊)” — recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that? To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential knowledge gaps. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategies to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood the material. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” 8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger? A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights. C. To show the result of wrong operation. D. To prove the harmful effect of overconfidence. 9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research? A. It encouraged students to take exams. B. It urged students to gain recognition. C. It motivated students to memorize knowledge. D. It helped students to adjust learning methods. 10. What does the underlined phrase “got a subject down pat” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Lost interest in a subject B. Fully mastered a subject C. Made great progress in a subject D. Got confused about a subject 11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs? A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful. C. How to become a confident person. D. How to practice intellectual humility. D Picture a paper lantern glowing softly and swaying gently in the breeze. Now imagine that lantern is made of a smart polymer (聚合物) and able to twist, compress, and snap into over a dozen different shapes on command. Most astonishingly, it can do all this through the invisible pull of a magnetic field. It’s a real scientific breakthrough from researchers at North Carolina State University. The polymer lantern can rest naturally in two stable shapes: a relaxed, lantern-like form and a compressed, spinning-top-like shape. When you push down on it, it slowly buckles (变形), storing energy like a spring until it suddenly “snaps” into its second form. Released it, and that stored energy bursts free, snapping it back into its original lantern shape instantly. By twisting it, folding its top and bottom strips inward or outward, or combining these deformations, the researchers found they could create various shapes. By attaching a thin layer of magnetic film to the base, the team made it possible to twist or compress the lantern without touching it. With this capability, the lantern can perform work, move, and interact with its environment. To demonstrate this potential, the researchers designed a noninvasive soft gripper (夹子) that could gently grasp fish underwater without harm, and built a smart filter that could open and close to regulate water flow. Each demonstration revealed how this mechanism could translate stored energy into motion, offering precision and speed. To fully understand and control this lantern’s behavior, the team developed a mathematical model, which describes how changes in the lantern’s design — the angles, lengths, and curvatures of its ribbons and strips — affect both its shape and its ability to store and release energy. The researchers can design it to hold more or less energy, to snap more forcefully or more gently, and to change shapes in specific ways. By arranging multiple lantern units together, the researchers envision entire surfaces or structures that can fold, roll, expand, or contract like living tissue. “Moving forward, these lantern units can be assembled into 2D and 3D architectures for broad applications in mechanical materials and robotics,” says Professor Jie Yin, the study’s senior researcher. 12. What can we learn about the polymer lantern? A. It is windproof. B. It is adjustable. C. It is equipped with a spring. D. It is made of a new material. 13. What did the demonstrations of the gripper and filter indicate about the polymer lantern? A. Its mechanism is workable. B. Its energy is harmless. C. Its design is complicated. D. Its material is sustainable. 14. Why did the researchers create the mathematical model? A. To prove benefits of using the lantern. B. To test the stability of every lantern shape. C. To present various applications of the lantern. D. To show effects of different design patterns of the lantern. 15. What is Professor Jie Yin’s attitude to the future broad use of the lantern units? A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant. 第二篇（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后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。 How to Use Your Inner Voice We all have an inner voice, and while it can be supportive, it can also become overly critical. The good news: ____16____ Here are three science-backed strategies to refine (改善) your inner dialogue, inspired by the groundbreaking work of psychologist Ethan Kross. Distancing Ourselves from Negative Thoughts ____17____ Kross’s research on self-distancing offers a powerful solution. By referring to yourself in the third person or using your own name, you create psychological distance which reduces emotional reactivity. For instance, instead of thinking, “I’m failing”, try telling yourself, “[Add Your Name], you’re learning through this challenge.” This simple shift can help you approach problems with clarity and objectivity. Inner Coach vs. Inner Critic ____18____ It helps us plan, solve problems, and motivate ourselves. But it can also make us more anxious and hurt our relationships. Kross recommends that we should make the most of its good points while keeping its bad ones in check. When you’re faced with self-criticism, try shifting to your inner coach for guidance. These slight changes in how we talk to ourselves can lower our stress and help us solve problems better. Growing through Positive Self-Dialogue Building a constructive inner voice requires practice. Just before bed, journal about a moment where positive self-talk helped you. ____19____ Over time, this habit can help reinforce a growth mindset and prepare you to tackle challenges with more confidence. Conclusion By practicing self-distancing, reframing criticism, and reflecting on positive moments, you can turn your inner voice into a source of strength and clarity. ____20____ A. Our inner voice cuts both ways. B. Feeling overwhelmed by your inner critic? C. Talking to yourself empowered you during tough times. D. Self-talk can be transformed into a tool for growth and success. E. We can learn to identify negative thought patterns and avoid them. F. Start today — because your inner voice shapes how you show up in the world. G. Reflect on how it shaped your response and what you can carry into tomorrow. 第三部分 知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As I sat motionless in a wheelchair by the pool, watching everyone else swim back and forth, I realized that I had spent most of my life watching others enjoy themselves. It was then that I noticed a little girl staring at me with a look of confusion. I smiled at her, hoping to ____21____ the ice by talking to her. Unfortunately, my ____22____ failed and she just kept on staring. My ____23____ increased as a little boy swam up to me and said, “I feel sorry for you.” After the ____24____, a thought struck me — I had to change how the world ____25____ me. Because it was children who stared at me the most, I decided to write a children’s book that taught them about disabilities in a/an ____26____ way. This is when KatGirl, a superhero in a flying wheelchair, came into my mind. I quickly wheeled inside my apartment and began creating the ____27____. As I wrote each word, I could ____28____ my future as a world-famous author and public speaker. Over the next two years, the story went through many changes before it ____29____ the world in the spring of 2011. My insistence eventually ____30____. One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked them. The ____31____ bravely responded, “I feel ____32____ for you.” I opened my book and started reading. Immediately I noticed the children’s stares turned to ____33____. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked again. Without hesitation they replied, “You are so cool! Does your ____34____ fly too?” I just smiled, “No, not yet, but maybe someday.” I knew in my heart that this was ____35____. 21. A. break B. forget C. move D. deliver 22. A. project B. test C. attempt D. eyesight 23. A. relief B. awkwardness C. fear D. courage 24. A. race B. interview C. argument D. encounter 25. A. viewed B. surprised C. hurt D. shaped 26. A. serious B. formal C. random D. fun 27. A. story B. speech C. job D. research 28. A. discuss B. picture C. face D. determine 29. A. travelled B. united C. saw D. healed 30. A. gave up B. paid off C. ran out D. settled down 31. A. teachers B. readers C. kids D. competitors 32. A. happy B. sorry C. responsible D. guilty 33. A. smiles B. frowns C. bows D. tears 34. A. character B. body C. chair D. book 35. A. stupid B. strange C. rewarding D. true 第二节（共15小题：每小题1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。 On August 27, videos of floodwaters sweeping through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region began trending on social media. These videos showed desert highways being submerged, and about 50 vehicles and around 30,000 appliances were also reported ___36___ (be) underwater. Despite the many accounts sharing video clips of the ___37___ (flood) desert, they have been inadequate in raising ___38___ (aware) about climate change. Misunderstandings also arose, with some people ___39___ (assume) that the rain was helping to improve the environment in northwest China. Since July 2021, flooding ___40___ (occur) every summer in the desert, leading to jokes about camels needing to learn to swim. While this kind of humor is light-hearted, ___41___claim that climate change will benefit this arid region is not. Although the rain has ___42___ (temporary) wet parts of the desert, this is not sustainable. Researchers have pointed out that much of the floodwater comes from melting glaciers in the Tianshan Mountains, ___43___ feed several rivers. Once the glaciers are gone, the rivers will dry up, leaving no ___44___ (remain) water sources. The flooding is also driven by increased rainfall, but the water has little lasting impact on the local ecology. Therefore, it is misleading to see the flooding in the Taklimakan Desert ____45____ a sign of potential greening. Climate remains globally changing, requiring worldwide cooperation to reverse its damaging trends. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris计划拍摄Taste of China短视频系列推介中国美食，他想从“Famous Dishes”和“Street Snacks”两个拍摄主题中选择其一，现征求你的意见。请给Chris写一封邮件表达你的看法，内容包括： （1）你的选择； （2）说明理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m thrilled about your Taste of China series! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Last weekend, my friends Alex and Taylor and I went camping. We had no idea that this experience would lead to a moment we’d never forget. On that day, we took a pretty road that went through a peaceful countryside, and reached the camping ground after walking for about half an hour from the parking lot. We built the camp next to a small river, and spent our time observing plantation (种植地) and insects. In the afternoon, it was getting a little dark and cold, so we built a campfire. Then we went to the river and caught some fish for supper. Suddenly, a heavy rain started. We had to stay in the camp and waited for the rain to stop. While I was sitting in the camp, getting bored, I saw something strange—a quick flash of white, then a loud noise. When we looked through the trees, we were shocked to see a white car was partially submerged (淹没) in the river. A scared woman was shouting for help, with her kid crying next to her. “They are in the water. Help them”, I screamed. We quickly jumped to help, running out of the camp and calling 911. Fortunately, the woman had managed to escape the car and pulled her kid out. But she was tired and hardly had energy enough to swim out of the water. “We need to find something to help them!” I said, with my heart beating really fast. “We have to hurry! The car began to sink,” Taylor said. I felt scared when I heard the mother’s desperate cry for help. The child’s screams were very sad, and I knew we were their only hope. We must act now, and never give up! When the lightning flashed in the sky, I spotted our fishing net on the ground. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 An idea occurred to me right then. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, shoulder to shoulder, we pulled the mother and child to safety. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $