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勉县二中2025~2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。 4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。 5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试卷不回收。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Who did the woman call to tell about her flight? A. Jack. B. Ted. C. Melissa. 2. How does the man sound? A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At a bus stop. C. In a supermarket. 4. What is the woman’s problem? A. She manages time badly. B. She lacks imagination. C. She has difficulty focusing. 5. When will the store open? A. In 30 minutes. B. In 10 minutes. C. In 40 minutes. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s wrong with the woman? A. She has a toothache. B. She has a headache. C. She has a stomachache. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Take a good rest. B. See a doctor soon. C. Quit the part-time job. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What is important to the woman? A. A private beach. B. A fancy hotel. C. Adventures. 9. What will the company teach the speakers? A. How to surf. B. How to drive a boat. C. How to dive. 10. What will the man do next? A. Make a phone call. B. Book flight tickets. C. Pack for their holiday. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman probably think of Sarah’s performance? A. Terrible. B. Excellent. C. Ordinary. 12. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Hire an experienced skier. B. Learn something from Mark. C. Keep her weight forward. 13. What do the speakers agree to do next weekend? A. Practice skiing together. B. Meet a professional. C. Join a skiing club. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. Where will new students gather first? A. In Classroom Three. B. In the hall. C. In the meeting room. 15. What will the director of the studies talk about? A. dormitory rules. B. Course details. C. Social activities. 16. What is the test aimed at? A. Selecting class leaders. B. checking English level. C. Rating study habits. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is Dr. Eric? A. Head of a nature group. B. A bird expert. C. A building worker. 18. What is the main concern of Dr. Eric? A. The location of the new theater. B. The safety of local birds. C. The development of art in town. 19. What is Dr. Eric doing at the end of the speech? A. Expressing thanks. B. Reflecting on himself. C. Offering suggestions. 20. What can we learn from Dr. Eric? A. People should give up using glass for buildings. B. Bird accidents can be avoided. C. A million birds crash into glass every year in the US. 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 Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Opens in Singapore What is the exhibition about? Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a large-scale digital art exhibition that brings the Post-Impressionist master’s works to life through projections, sound and interactive technology. It returns to Singapore with a notable new feature. What is the key new feature? “It’s about participation, not just observation,” notes a curator. A dedicated AI Studio has been added. Visitors can type a text prompt, such as “sunflowers under a starry sky”, and an artificial intelligence algorithm will instantly generate a unique digital image in Van Gogh’s distinctive style of brushstrokes and colors. This image can then be projected alongside the artist’s classic works. What are the main sections of the experience? Digital Galleries: Walk through rooms surrounded by animated projections of paintings like The Starry Night and Sunflowers. AI Studio: Create and display your own AI-generated Van Gogh-style artwork. VR Journey: Use virtual reality headsets to explore the landscapes of Arles, France, that inspired Van Gogh. TIME SPENT ACROSS THE 3 MAIN SECTIONS *Tip: The amount of time visitors spend in a section directly reflects how appealing it is. What are the dates and prices? Dates & Venue: 15 November, 2025 — 15 May, 2026, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Ticket Price: Adult: $32(Weekdays)/$38(Weekends) Child (5 — 12): $18(All days) / Children under 5 enter free. Student (13 — 17 or with valid ID): $22(All days) Family Package (2 Adults+2 Children): $88(Weekdays only) 1. What is the key new feature of the exhibition? A. It shows Van Gogh’s original paintings in traditional galleries. B. It provides VR headsets to tour Singapore’s real landscapes. C. It offers free admission for all kids and students all year round. D. It has a new AI Studio for visitors to create Van Gogh-style art via AI. 2. Which section seems to appeal to visitors least? A. Digital Galleries. B. VR Journey. C. AI Studio. D. Classic Painting Hall. 3. How much should Mr. Smith pay if he goes there with his 11-year-old daughter on Friday? A. $50. B. $38. C. $56. D. $60. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了新加坡沉浸式梵高展览，包括展览内容、新增特色、展区设置、开展时间以及票价等相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文What is the key new feature?部分“A dedicated AI Studio has been added. Visitors can type a text prompt, such as “sunflowers under a starry sky”, and an artificial intelligence algorithm will instantly generate a unique digital image in Van Gogh’s distinctive style of brushstrokes and colors.(新增了一个专属AI工作室。参观者可以输入文字提示词，例如“星空下的向日葵”，人工智能算法会立刻生成一幅具有梵高独特笔触和色彩风格的独特数字图像。)”可知，展览新增特色是设有AI工作室，参观者可以借助人工智能创作梵高风格的艺术作品。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文TIME SPENT ACROSS THE 3 MAIN SECTIONS部分“Tip: The amount of time visitors spend in a section directly reflects how appealing it is.(提示：参观者在一个展区停留的时间直接反映它的吸引力。)”及表格中介绍的三个主要展区：Digital Galleries、AI Studio、VR Journey的停留时长可知，吸引力最低就代表游客停留时间最短，对应VR Journey。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文“Ticket Price: Adult: $32(Weekdays)/$38(Weekends) Child (5 — 12): $18(All days) / Children under 5 enter free.(票价：成人：工作日32美元/周末38美元；儿童（5至12岁）：全天18美元；5岁以下儿童免费入场。)”可知，周五属于工作日，史密斯先生成人票32美元，11岁女儿儿童票18美元，合计50美元。 B Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born in 1868 in Massachusetts, USA. As a young girl, she loved looking at the night sky, but her life took a difficult turn when she caught a serious illness at the age of 20. The illness left her nearly deaf, making it hard for her to communicate with others. However, this did not stop her from following her passion for astronomy. In 1893, Leavitt joined the Harvard College Observatory as a “computer” — a person who calculated (计算) astronomical data by hand. At that time, women were not allowed to use the observatory’s telescopes or publish research under their own names. They were paid only 25 cents an hour, much less than men doing the same work. Despite these unfair conditions, Leavitt worked tirelessly. She studied variable stars, which change in brightness over time. One day, Leavitt noticed a pattern: the brighter a certain type of variable star (called a Cepheid variable) was, the longer its cycle of brightness change. This was a groundbreaking discovery. Before her work, astronomers had no way to measure distances to faraway galaxies (星系). But with Leavitt’s law, they could use Cepheid variables as “standard candles” to calculate these distances. This discovery helped later astronomers like Edwin Hubble prove that the universe is expanding. Sadly, Leavitt did not live to see the full impact of her work. She died in 1921 at the age of 53. It was not until many years later that her contributions were fully recognized. Today, she is remembered as one of the most important astronomers of the 20th century. Her story teaches us that even in the face of great challenges, passion and hard work can change the world. 4. What does paragraph 1 mainly focus on? A. Ways for the deaf to communicate. B. A serious illness in Massachusetts. C. Leavitt’s early life and physical hardship. D. How Leavitt became interested in astronomy. 5. How could astronomers measure distances to faraway galaxies? A. By using Cepheid variables as standard candles. B. By observing the movement speed of common stars. C. By studying the shape and size of galaxies. D. By using powerful telescopes to watch galaxies directly. 6. What can we know from the passage? A. Leavitt’s discovery helped prove the universe is getting smaller. B. Leavitt could use the observatory’s telescopes freely in 1893. C. Women doing astronomical work were paid as much as men. D. Leavitt never saw her work fully recognized during her lifetime. 7. In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage? A. Travel & Nature. B. People & Science. C. Health & Medicine. D. Art & Culture. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍天文学家亨丽埃塔·斯旺·莱维特克服耳聋与性别歧视，发现造父变星光度周期规律，为测量星系距离及证明宇宙膨胀作出重要贡献的事迹。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born in 1868 in Massachusetts, USA. As a young girl, she loved looking at the night sky, but her life took a difficult turn when she caught a serious illness at the age of 20. The illness left her nearly deaf, making it hard for her to communicate with others. (亨丽埃塔·斯旺·莱维特于1868年出生在美国马萨诸塞州。作为一个年轻的女孩，她喜欢看夜空，但当她在20岁时患上重病时，她的生活发生了艰难的转折。这种病使她几乎失聪，与人交流变得十分困难)”可知，该段主要围绕她的早年生活和身体上的困境展开。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But with Leavitt’s law, they could use Cepheid variables as “standard candles” to calculate these distances. (但有了莱维特定律，天文学家们就可以把造父变星当作“标准烛光”来计算这些遥远星系的距离)”可知，天文学家是通过将造父变星作为“标准烛光”来测量遥远星系的距离的。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Sadly, Leavitt did not live to see the full impact of her work. She died in 1921 at the age of 53. It was not until many years later that her contributions were fully recognized. (遗憾的是，莱维特没能活着看到自己研究成果的全部影响。她于1921年去世，享年53岁。直到很多年后，她的贡献才得到充分认可)”可知，莱维特在有生之年从未看到自己的工作被完全认可。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born in 1868 in Massachusetts, USA. (亨丽埃塔·斯旺·莱维特于1868年出生在美国马萨诸塞州)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了女天文学家Henrietta Swan Leavitt的生平事迹以及她在天文学领域的伟大科学发现。因此，这篇文章最有可能出现在报纸的“人物与科学”专栏。 C Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour. Indeed, a number of studies have found a relationship between humour and intelligence. Researchers in Austria recently discovered that funny people, particularly those who enjoy dark humour, have higher IQs than their less funny fellows. They think that it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional ability to process and produce humour. In psychology we use the term “positive humour style” to refer to people who use humour to enhance relationships. This type of humour is connected with relationship satisfaction, extroversion (外向性) and high self-respect. Having a humorous way of thinking about life is also a good strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges. Not only do funny people make other people laugh, they also laugh more themselves. And laughter leads to brain changes, which may explain the link between humour and intelligence. Neuropsychological studies have found that experiencing positive emotional states, such as joy, fun and happiness, increases the production of dopamine (多巴胺) in the brain. Dopamine not only makes us feel great, but also opens up the learning centres of the brain, which enables more neural (神经) connections. As a result, we become more flexible and creative in our thinking. Evidence suggests that humour actually increases feelings of confidence, competence and status, making funny people very influential. Humour gets people to listen, helps communicate messages and benefits learning. It is a powerful tool that many successful leaders use to enhance group work and organizational culture. Research on the use of humour in education also supports the concept that humour is an effective aid to learning. Several studies have showed that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students, and also bolster students’ understanding and recall of the topic. 8. What do researchers in Austria think it takes to process and produce humour? A. Good memory and rich life experience. B. Cognitive and emotional ability. C. High self-respect and outgoing personality. D. Enough knowledge and social skills. 9. What is the author’s attitude to having a humorous view on life? A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Worried. 10. What can be inferred about dopamine? A. It helps improve people’s thinking ability and creativity. B. It helps people be humorous. C. It stops the brain from building neural connections. D. It can’t be produced by brains with diseases. 11. What does the underlined word “bolster” in the last paragraph mean? A. Damage. B. Blame. C. Improve. D. Advertise. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍幽默与智力之间的关联，说明幽默依赖认知与情感能力，能提升思维创造力、社交影响力及学习效果，是兼具心理与实用价值的重要特质。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“They think that it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional ability to process and produce humour.(他们认为，加工和产生幽默需要认知能力和情感能力兼具)”可知，奥地利的研究人员认为处理和产生幽默需要认知和情感能力。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Having a humorous way of thinking about life is also a good strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges.(用幽默的方式看待生活也是一个好策略。它能帮助人们更好地应对压力和挑战)”以及后文对幽默诸多益处的阐述可知，作者认为拥有幽默的人生观是有益的，对其持支持态度。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Dopamine not only makes us feel great, but also opens up the learning centres of the brain, which enables more neural (神经) connections. As a result, we become more flexible and creative in our thinking.(多巴胺不仅让我们感觉良好，还能打开大脑的学习中枢，从而产生更多的神经连接。结果，我们的思维会变得更加灵活、更有创造力)”可知，多巴胺有助于提高人们的思维能力和创造力。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Several studies have showed that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students, and also bolster students’ understanding and recall of the topic.(几项研究表明，带有幽默感的课程对学生来说更愉快，也能bolster学生对主题的理解和记忆)”可知，幽默的课程既有趣，又对学生理解和记忆有积极作用，故bolster意为“巩固，增强，提高”，与Improve意思最相近。 D Each species of whale has a distinct communication system that often varies within populations. Since humans have been researching and observing these forms of communication, a question has arisen: Could humans one day engage in acoustic (声音的) interactions with whales? To find out the answer, researchers from the Whale-SETI team have been exploring whale-to-human communication with humpback whales (座头鲸). When scientists recorded a humpback whale contact call, known as a “whup”, and played it underwater around their research boat, it was eye-opening for them to find a whale named Twain became a more than willing participant in the call-and-response exchange. Scientists produced a whup call. Twain would then respond with her own whup call to them. This was described as “conversation” in a PeerJ paper. “It might loosely translate to ‘hello’ or some sort of greeting call when other creatures come together or just to signal that they are in a certain location,” says Josephine Hubbard, an animal behaviorist with Whale SETI. In this case, it was as if Twain was either saying “hello” to scientists or “I’m over here.” But in both instances, she was responding to and engaging with whale signals that humans produced. She circled around the scientists’ boat and produced more signals before leaving. “What’s cool about her is that she could have left at any point, as it wasn’t an environment where she couldn’t leave, so she was choosing to be close to us,” said Hubbard. Humpback whales also produced “bubble (气泡) rings” close to boats suggesting that they were being playful and doing it in a relaxed manner. All the findings showed humpback whales enjoyed friendly encounters with humans. Of course, whether whales want to communicate with humans varies by the nature of the whale and by the situation. Just like some humans are more outgoing than others, this could also be true for whales, although this would need more research to understand. 12. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To explain a new concept. B. To lead into the topic. C. To prove the researchers’ opinions. D. To show the popularity of humpback whales. 13. What may Hubbard agree with? A. Whales’ calls mean that danger is coming. B. Twain was forced to stay and respond to humans. C. The “whup” call is a greeting or location signal. D. It is impossible to understand whales’ real feelings. 14. Why did humpback whales produce “bubble rings” to boats? A. To show playfulness and relaxation. B. To show their sense of hunger. C. To warn humans to leave the sea area. D. To hunt fish near the research boats. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. Ways to protect humpback whales in nature. B. Different kinds of calls made by large whales. C. The living habits of humpback whales in the ocean. D. Research on human-humpback whale communication. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是科研团队实验发现，座头鲸可以回应人类播放的鲸类叫声，愿意和人类进行友好互动，但鲸鱼交流意愿存在个体差异，仍需更多研究。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Each species of whale has a distinct communication system that often varies within populations. Since humans have been researching and observing these forms of communication, a question has arisen: Could humans one day engage in acoustic (声音的) interactions with whales? To find out the answer, researchers from the Whale-SETI team have been exploring whale-to-human communication with humpback whales (座头鲸).(每一种鲸鱼都拥有独特的交流系统，同一物种的不同种群之间，这套系统往往还存在差异。由于人类一直在研究、观察这类交流方式，一个问题随之产生：人类是否有一天能和鲸鱼开展声音互动？为寻找答案，鲸类搜寻地外文明（Whale-SETI）团队的研究人员，一直在探索座头鲸与人类之间的交流。)”可知，第一段的主要作用是引出本文探讨的核心话题——人类与座头鲸的交流研究。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中Hubbard的原话“It might loosely translate to ‘hello’ or some sort of greeting call when other creatures come together or just to signal that they are in a certain location(这种叫声大致可以理解成‘你好’，或是某种碰面时的问候声，也可能只是用来示意自己所在的位置)”可知，她认为这种“whup”叫声大致可以翻译为“你好”或某种问候，或者是用来表明它们所在位置的信号。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段首句“Humpback whales also produced “bubble (气泡) rings” close to boats suggesting that they were being playful and doing it in a relaxed manner.(座头鲸还会在船只附近制造“气泡环”，这表明它们心情放松，在嬉戏玩耍。)”可知，座头鲸在船附近吐气泡环表明它们很调皮（playful），并且处于一种放松的状态（relaxed manner）。这与A选项（为了表现出调皮和放松）一致。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Since humans have been researching and observing these forms of communication, a question has arisen: Could humans one day engage in acoustic (声音的) interactions with whales? To find out the answer, researchers from the Whale-SETI team have been exploring whale-to-human communication with humpback whales (座头鲸).(由于人类一直在研究、观察这类交流方式，一个问题随之产生：人类是否有一天能和鲸鱼开展声音互动？为寻找答案，鲸类搜寻地外文明（Whale-SETI）团队的研究人员，一直在探索座头鲸与人类之间的交流。)”可知，本文主要讲的是关于人类与座头鲸之间交流的研究。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Campus life is filled with busy classes, endless assignments and tight schedules, which often make us focus only on our own goals. ____16____ However, small, unexpected acts of kindness can light up our days and build a warm community. A simple smile or a greeting can make a big difference. When you pass a classmate in the hallway, a warm “Good morning” or a friendly smile doesn’t take much effort, but it can cheer someone up who is feeling down. ____17____ It helps break the ice between strangers and makes our campus feel like a home. ____18____ For example, if you see a classmate struggling with heavy books, offer to carry some. If someone misses a class, share your notes with them willingly. Such small favors can strengthen our friendship. These small actions show that you care and can help others get through difficult moments. Being patient and understanding also matters a lot. Everyone has bad days, and sometimes we may be slow to respond or make mistakes. ____19____ Instead of complaining or criticising, give them a little patience and support. This kindness not only helps others but also makes you a more empathetic person. Kindness is not about doing big things. Small kindnesses don’t require much time or money. But they have the power to connect people, reduce stress and make our campus a better place. ____20____ A. Everyone should be brave in their lives. B. We should learn to put ourselves in others’ shoes. C. Lending a helping hand is another way to spread kindness. D. A kind word can go a long way in brightening someone’s mood. E. Helping others is a good way to improve our own confidence. F. Let’s keep spreading kindness and make every day on campus meaningful and warm. G. It’s easy to forget to care about others around us. 【答案】16. G 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文主要阐述在忙碌的校园生活中，微小的善意行为能温暖他人、联结彼此，并介绍多种传递善意的方式，倡导大家在校园传递善意。 【16题详解】 前文“Campus life is filled with busy classes, endless assignments and tight schedules, which often make us focus only on our own goals.(校园生活充满繁忙的课程、无穷无尽的作业和紧凑的时间安排，常常让我们只专注于自己的目标。)”提到校园生活被繁忙的课程、作业填满，大家往往只专注于自己的目标，G选项“It’s easy to forget to care about others around us.(很容易忘记去关心身边的人。)”承接上文，点明繁忙的后果，顺理成章引出后文“小小的善意能点亮生活”的转折逻辑，衔接自然。 【17题详解】 “A simple smile or a greeting can make a big difference.(一个简单的微笑或一句问候，就能带来巨大的改变。)”是本段主旨句，因此本段核心讲微笑、问候这类简单的善意举动，D选项“A kind word can go a long way in brightening someone’s mood.(一句善意的话语，能让人心情大好。 )”对应前文“一句友好的问候就能让情绪低落的人振作起来”，精准呼应段落主旨。 【18题详解】 后文“For example, if you see a classmate struggling with heavy books, offer to carry some. If someone misses a class, share your notes with them willingly.(例如，如果你看到同学正艰难地扛着沉重的书，不妨主动帮忙提一提；如果有人缺课了，也愿意分享你的笔记。)”举了帮同学搬书、分享笔记的具体助人例子，C选项“Lending a helping hand is another way to spread kindness.(伸出援手，也是传递善意的一种方式。)”作为段首主题句，总领全段的“伸出援手”相关内容，符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Being patient and understanding also matters a lot.(有耐心、善体谅也十分重要。)”可知，本段强调要耐心体谅他人，B选项“We should learn to put ourselves in others’ shoes.(我们应当学会设身处地为他人着想。)”是对“耐心、理解他人”的核心行为指引，契合后文“不抱怨指责，给予支持”的逻辑。 【20题详解】 前文“Small kindnesses don’t require much time or money. But they have the power to connect people, reduce stress and make our campus a better place.(小小的善意不需要太多时间和金钱，却能拉近人与人之间的距离，减轻压力，让我们的校园变得更加美好。)”总结小善意的价值，F选项“Let’s keep spreading kindness and make every day on campus meaningful and warm.(让我们继续传递善意，让校园里的每一天都充满意义与温暖。)”发出传递善意的行动号召，完美收束全文，和结尾的倡议形成呼应。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 After joining the league, we didn’t win a single football match. The most blame we got from others was not for losing, but for not always ____21____ the minimum (最低要求的) eleven players required. By the time we were up against AC Mill Inn, in the tenth round of the 11-a-side Scottish Amateur League, we’d ____22____ to them 19-0 before, but we weren’t discouraged—we are a good team. Before the ____23____, our goalkeeper wouldn’t be able to make it. As an outfield player, I told Cammy, the manager, that I’d be the goalkeeper. We, 10 men, were all suited, booted and ____24____ to play. But 25 minutes before kick-off, the referee (裁判) said two of our ____25____ weren’t qualified as they weren’t officially signed members of our team. We were down to eight men. I ____26____ we had a tough match ahead. I made a few saves early on. And I made one save with my right foot—the one that had been ____27____—so I was struggling to move. I ended up ____28____ the field in the 60th minute. When the full-time whistle (口哨) blew, the score was ____29____: 51-0. But the AC Mill Inn team were so supportive. They ____30____ us, saying, “Keep going! Boys, you’re gonna get so much ____31____ when you get your numbers in.” The eight who ____32____ that day had done their best, in a way. Our ____33____ got a flood of messages as news of the scoreline spread, and for the next training we would have 19 boys ____34____—we usually have less than half that. We’d love to see the team ____35____ from here, having the numbers and talented players. 21. A. having B. examining C. electing D. funding 22. A. lost B. donated C. advertised D. laughed 23. A. surgery B. conflict C. cooperation D. match 24. A. tired B. prepared C. bored D. shocked 25. A. athletes B. employers C. engineers D. residents 26. A. requested B. hesitated C. knew D. ignored 27. A. fine B. strong C. healthy D. injured 28. A. attacking B. leaving C. decorating D. representing 29. A. confirmed B. missed C. forgotten D. cheated 30. A. asked B. comforted C. observed D. prevented 31. A. smaller B. smarter C. better D. sadder 32. A. assigned B. imagined C. generated D. played 33. A. designer B. consumer C. manager D. goalkeeper 34. A. give way B. turn up C. give up D. die out 35. A. warn B. complain C. dive D. grow 【答案】21. A 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是一支常年人员不足的足球队在一场比赛中 8 人应战，虽大比分落败，但收获对手鼓励，这场失利反而吸引更多人来加入球队训练。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：别人对我们最多的指责不是因为输球，而是我们并不总是拥有比赛要求的最少十一名球员。A. having拥有；B. examining检查；C. electing选举；D. funding资助。根据后文“the minimum eleven players required”可知，此处表达“拥有”足够参赛人数。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：在苏格兰业余11 制联赛第十轮对阵AC Mill Inn之前，我们曾经以0‑19输给过他们，但是我们没有气馁 —— 我们是一支不错的队伍。A. lost输掉；B. donated捐赠；C. advertised做广告；D. laughed大笑。根据下文“but we weren’t discouraged”可知，作者的队输掉了比赛。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：在这场比赛开始前，我们的守门员没法到场参赛。A. surgery外科手术；B. conflict冲突；C. cooperation合作；D. match比赛。根据下文“our goalkeeper wouldn’t be able to make it.”可知，此处指这场对阵对手的比赛。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们十个人全部穿戴好装备，准备好上场比赛。A. tired疲惫的；B. prepared准备好的；C. bored无聊的；D. shocked震惊的。根据下文“a tough match”可知，说明已经做好比赛准备。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：但是距离开球还有 25 分钟，裁判说我们的两名运动员没有参赛资格，因为他们不是球队正式签约队员。A. athletes运动员；B. employers雇主；C. engineers工程师；D. residents居民。根据第一段“we didn’t win a single football match”可知，文中谈论足球队队员，属于运动员。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：我知道接下来将会是一场艰难的比赛。A. requested要求；B. hesitated犹豫；C. knew知道；D. ignored忽视。根据上文“We were down to eight men”可知，原本 10 人又减去 2 人只剩 8 人，作者清楚比赛会十分艰难，空格处是“知道”。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我用右脚完成一次扑救，就是那只受过伤的脚，所以我行动很吃力。A. fine状况好的；B. strong强壮的；C. healthy健康的；D. injured受伤的。根据后文“so I was struggling to move”可以推断这只脚受过伤。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：最后我在第60分钟离开了赛场。A. attacking进攻；B. leaving离开；C. decorating装饰；D. representing代表。根据上文“the one that had been ___—so I was struggling to move”可知，脚受伤行动困难，因此只能离场。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：终场哨声吹响时，比分被确认：51比0。A. confirmed确认；B. missed错过；C. forgotten忘记；D. cheated欺骗。根据上文“When the full-time whistle (口哨) blew”可知，终场哨响，比赛最终比分确定下来。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们安慰我们说：“坚持下去！孩子们！等你们凑够人数，你们会变得厉害很多。”A. asked询问；B. comforted安慰；C. observed观察；D. prevented阻止。根据下文“Keep going! Boys, you’re gonna get so much ___ when you get your numbers in”可知，作者一方大比分落败，对方给予鼓励话语，是在安慰我们。 【31题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：坚持下去！孩子们！等你们凑够参赛人数，你们会变得好很多。A. smaller更小的；B. smarter更聪明的；C. better更好的；D. sadder更悲伤的。根据下文“when you get your numbers in”可知，对手给予鼓励，认为凑齐队员之后球队会变得更好。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：某种程度上，那天上场参赛的八个人已经拼尽全力。A. assigned分配；B. imagined想象；C. generated产生；D. played参赛，打球。根据第6空前的“We were down to eight men”可知，此处指当天上场比赛的八名队员。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：当比分消息传开后，我们的经理收到了大量信息，而下一次训练时，我们会有19名男孩到场——通常这个数字不到一半。A. designer设计师；B. consumer消费者；C. manager经理；D. goalkeeper守门员。根据第二段“I told Cammy, the manager”可知，球队对接外界消息的是球队经理。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：当比分消息传开后，我们的经理收到了大量信息，而下一次训练时，我们会有19名男孩到场——通常这个数字不到一半。A. give way让步；B. turn up出现，到场；C. give up放弃；D. die out灭绝。根据上文“for the next training”可知，此处是说下一次训练时，我们会有19名男孩到场。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们非常希望从现在起，这支队伍能够不断壮大，拥有更多的人数和优秀的球员。A. warn警告；B. complain抱怨；C. dive俯冲；D. grow成长。根据下文“having the numbers and talented players”可知，此处是指希望球队发展壮大、不断成长。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Traditional Chinese painting is fundamentally an abstract art form that seeks to express the inner world. ____36____ (object) in these paintings are a less direct copy of nature, in comparison to Western works, which often emphasize realistic details. Actually, the art aims ____37____ (demonstrate) a harmonious relation between the natural world and human emotion. What Chinese painters would like to produce in their paintings is not ____38____ (mere) a visual effect of colors or patterns that Western ones tend to achieve. The description of objects in Chinese paintings is by no means accurate because few painters are ____39____ (concern) about their exact size or shape. What they seek is a spiritual world ____40____ nature provides basic elements. Since ancient times, remote mountains and running streams ____41____ (serve) as the primary materials for their creation. An artist notes that painters need to have a thorough understanding of the natural existence before drawing. A masterpiece ____42____ (create) by a skilled artist often leaves a valuable treasure to the world. Nowadays, the Chinese painting has become ____43____ representative part of global culture. It continues to enjoy great popularity, ____44____ (bring) different cultures together. The public’s continued interest ____45____ the art speaks volumes about the power of this historic piece. 【答案】36. Objects 37. to demonstrate 38. merely 39. concerned 40. where 41. have served##have been serving 42. created 43. a 44. bringing 45. in 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍中国传统绘画重神似、求意境的艺术特点，强调其人与自然和谐的理念，以及作为世界文化重要组成部分的持久影响力。 【36题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：与西方作品相比，这些画作中的物体对自然的复制不那么直接，西方作品往往强调写实细节。空处作主语，根据are可知，主语应用复数形式，object的复数为objects，位于句首首字母大写。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：事实上，这种艺术旨在展现自然世界与人类情感之间的和谐关系。固定搭配aim to do sth.表示“旨在做某事”，所以空处应用demonstrate的不定式形式to demonstrate。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：中国画家在他们的画作中想要呈现的，并不仅仅是西方画家倾向于追求的那种色彩或图案的视觉效果。空处修饰句中表语成分，应用mere的副词形式merely，作状语。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：中国画中对物体的描绘绝非精确，因为很少有画家在意它们确切的大小或形状。固定搭配be concerned about表示“关心、在意”，所以空处应用concern的形容词形式concerned。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他们追寻的是一个精神世界，在这个世界里，自然提供了基本元素。空处引导定语从句，先行词为a spiritual world，在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：自古以来，远山与流水就一直是他们创作的主要素材。空处作谓语，根据时间状语Since ancient times可知，应用现在完成时，主语mountains and streams为复数，助动词用have，serve的过去分词为served；也可用现在完成进行时have been serving，强调动作从过去持续至今。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一幅由技艺精湛的画家创作出的杰作，往往能为世界留下宝贵的财富。空处作后置定语，修饰A masterpiece，且create与masterpiece之间为被动关系，应用过去分词created。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：如今，中国画已成为全球文化的一个代表性组成部分。空处位于单数可数名词part之前，表示泛指“一个部分”，且representative以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它持续广受欢迎，将不同文化汇聚在一起。空处作伴随状语，bring与逻辑主语It之间为主动关系，应用现在分词bringing。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：公众对这一艺术持续的兴趣，充分说明了这一历史艺术形式的魅力。固定搭配interest in sth.表示“对……的兴趣”，所以空处应用介词in。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，近期你校英语俱乐部将以“Ecotourism: A Better Way to Travel”为主题举办英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括： （1）生态旅游的重要性； （2）具体做法。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear judges and fellow students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Dear judges and fellow students, I’m honored to share my ideas on “Ecotourism: A Better Way to Travel”. Ecotourism has gained more popularity in recent years, which combines tourism with thoughtful actions from tourists. This meaningful and novel way to travel not only protects the environment but also promotes the economy. There are many things that we can do to practice ecotourism. We can help plant trees, clear rubbish, count or care for endangered animals, or monitor and remove harmful organisms. It is high time that we minded our behavior while enjoying the natural beauty. Thanks for listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生撰写一篇以“Ecotourism: A Better Way to Travel”为主题的英语演讲稿，介绍生态旅游的重要性，并列举践行生态旅游的具体做法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 荣幸的：honored → privileged 保护： protect →preserve 促进：promote → boost 清除：remove → eliminate 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：This meaningful and novel way to travel not only protects the environment but also promotes the economy. 拓展句：Not only does this significant and innovative way of travelling preserve the environment, but it also fuels economic growth. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Ecotourism has gained more popularity in recent years, which combines tourism with thoughtful actions from tourists. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】It is high time that we minded our behavior while enjoying the natural beauty. (运用It is high time that...虚拟语气句型及while引导的时间状语从句的省略形式) 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。 John, a little boy, stood in a grassy field. He held his homemade kite by the string. His face looked very focused as he pulled the kite behind him. He ran as fast as he could. He looked back, hoping to see the kite fly up. But it only bounced and tumbled on the ground, which sent small pieces of grass flying. Soon he was out of breath. He stopped and let out a deep sigh. He turned to his sister Lucy, who sat nearby. “Will you give my kite a lift?” he asked. Lucy came over and took the kite from him. “OK, run when I throw it!” she said. John nodded firmly and got ready to run. Lucy threw the kite high into the air. But John watched her throw and did not run. He stood still for a moment. The kite fell down onto the grass again. “Ah! How clumsy you are!” Lucy complained, stamping her foot. “It was all your fault.” John answered back. Just then, their aunt, who was watching from a bench, called out gently, “Try again, children.” Their second try was made with more care. They worked together, and Lucy let the kite go at exactly the right moment. But just as it caught the wind, a sudden side wind swept across the field. The kite was blown into a low bush. Its long tail got caught in the branches in an instant. It hung there, upside down like a trapped bird. “There, there! That is because you threw it to one side.”cried John, pointing angrily. “As if I could make the wind blow straight.” Lucy answered, almost in tears. Their aunt came to help. She carefully freed the tail from the twigs. She rolled up the string and looked at the disappointed children. “There are too many trees here. Let us find a more open space, and then try again,” she said kindly. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； They soon found a nice grass plot with no trees. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Oh John, you should not give up, but try again,” their aunt encouraged. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 They soon found a nice grass plot with no trees. John held the kite tightly and prepared carefully. Lucy waited patiently for the right time to throw it. John began to run fast across the flat grass. Lucy tossed the kite upward softly. It rose a little and floated in the wind briefly. However, the wind soon weakened. The kite wobbled and fell heavily to the ground. Feeling upset, John dropped the string and sighed in low spirits. He thought he would never get the kite to fly and wanted to give up right away. “Oh John, you should not give up, but try again,” their aunt encouraged. Moved by her warm words, John cheered up a little. With Lucy’s help, they cooperated better. John ran steadily while Lucy released the kite at a perfect time. The kite caught the wind smoothly and rose step by step. Watching the kite flying high in the sky, John laughed happily. He learned that patience and persistence help us get through difficulties and finally achieve our goals. 【解析】 【导语】本文以约翰和露西放风筝的经历为线索展开，讲述了小男孩约翰自制风筝，多次尝试放飞却屡屡失败，与姐姐露西互相抱怨，在姑姑的引导下，他们找到更开阔的地方，最终在坚持和默契配合下，成功将风筝放飞，约翰也领悟到耐心和坚持的重要性的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“他们很快找到了一块没有树的漂亮草地。”可知，第一段写姐弟俩再次尝试放风筝，风筝因风势减弱坠落，约翰沮丧想放弃。 ② 由第二段首句内容““哦，约翰，你不应该放弃，要再试一次。”他们的姑姑鼓励道。”可知，第二段写约翰振作，姐弟俩默契配合，成功放飞风筝，约翰领悟道理。 2. 续写线索：找到空地——尝试失败——约翰放弃——姑姑鼓励——配合成功——领悟道理 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①投掷：toss/throw ②鼓励：cheer up/brighten up ③配合：cooperate/work together 情绪类 ①沮丧：upset/disappointed/frustrated ②低落：low spirits/sadness 【点睛】[高分句型1] Feeling upset, John dropped the string and sighed in low spirits.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2] He learned that patience and persistence help us get through difficulties and finally achieve our goals.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 勉县二中2025~2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。 4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。 5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试卷不回收。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Who did the woman call to tell about her flight? A. Jack. B. Ted. C. Melissa. 2. How does the man sound? A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At a bus stop. C. In a supermarket. 4. What is the woman’s problem? A. She manages time badly. B. She lacks imagination. C. She has difficulty focusing. 5. When will the store open? A. In 30 minutes. B. In 10 minutes. C. In 40 minutes. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s wrong with the woman? A. She has a toothache. B. She has a headache. C. She has a stomachache. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Take a good rest. B. See a doctor soon. C. Quit the part-time job. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What is important to the woman? A. A private beach. B. A fancy hotel. C. Adventures. 9. What will the company teach the speakers? A. How to surf. B. How to drive a boat. C. How to dive. 10. What will the man do next? A. Make a phone call. B. Book flight tickets. C. Pack for their holiday. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman probably think of Sarah’s performance? A. Terrible. B. Excellent. C. Ordinary. 12. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Hire an experienced skier. B. Learn something from Mark. C. Keep her weight forward. 13. What do the speakers agree to do next weekend? A. Practice skiing together. B. Meet a professional. C. Join a skiing club. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. Where will new students gather first? A. In Classroom Three. B. In the hall. C. In the meeting room. 15. What will the director of the studies talk about? A. dormitory rules. B. Course details. C. Social activities. 16. What is the test aimed at? A. Selecting class leaders. B. checking English level. C. Rating study habits. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is Dr. Eric? A. Head of a nature group. B. A bird expert. C. A building worker. 18. What is the main concern of Dr. Eric? A. The location of the new theater. B. The safety of local birds. C. The development of art in town. 19. What is Dr. Eric doing at the end of the speech? A. Expressing thanks. B. Reflecting on himself. C. Offering suggestions. 20. What can we learn from Dr. Eric? A. People should give up using glass for buildings. B. Bird accidents can be avoided. C. A million birds crash into glass every year in the US. 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 Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Opens in Singapore What is the exhibition about? Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a large-scale digital art exhibition that brings the Post-Impressionist master’s works to life through projections, sound and interactive technology. It returns to Singapore with a notable new feature. What is the key new feature? “It’s about participation, not just observation,” notes a curator. A dedicated AI Studio has been added. Visitors can type a text prompt, such as “sunflowers under a starry sky”, and an artificial intelligence algorithm will instantly generate a unique digital image in Van Gogh’s distinctive style of brushstrokes and colors. This image can then be projected alongside the artist’s classic works. What are the main sections of the experience? Digital Galleries: Walk through rooms surrounded by animated projections of paintings like The Starry Night and Sunflowers. AI Studio: Create and display your own AI-generated Van Gogh-style artwork. VR Journey: Use virtual reality headsets to explore the landscapes of Arles, France, that inspired Van Gogh. TIME SPENT ACROSS THE 3 MAIN SECTIONS *Tip: The amount of time visitors spend in a section directly reflects how appealing it is. What are the dates and prices? Dates & Venue: 15 November, 2025 — 15 May, 2026, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Ticket Price: Adult: $32(Weekdays)/$38(Weekends) Child (5 — 12): $18(All days) / Children under 5 enter free. Student (13 — 17 or with valid ID): $22(All days) Family Package (2 Adults+2 Children): $88(Weekdays only) 1. What is the key new feature of the exhibition? A. It shows Van Gogh’s original paintings in traditional galleries. B. It provides VR headsets to tour Singapore’s real landscapes. C. It offers free admission for all kids and students all year round. D. It has a new AI Studio for visitors to create Van Gogh-style art via AI. 2. Which section seems to appeal to visitors least? A. Digital Galleries. B. VR Journey. C. AI Studio. D. Classic Painting Hall. 3. How much should Mr. Smith pay if he goes there with his 11-year-old daughter on Friday? A. $50. B. $38. C. $56. D. $60. B Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born in 1868 in Massachusetts, USA. As a young girl, she loved looking at the night sky, but her life took a difficult turn when she caught a serious illness at the age of 20. The illness left her nearly deaf, making it hard for her to communicate with others. However, this did not stop her from following her passion for astronomy. In 1893, Leavitt joined the Harvard College Observatory as a “computer” — a person who calculated (计算) astronomical data by hand. At that time, women were not allowed to use the observatory’s telescopes or publish research under their own names. They were paid only 25 cents an hour, much less than men doing the same work. Despite these unfair conditions, Leavitt worked tirelessly. She studied variable stars, which change in brightness over time. One day, Leavitt noticed a pattern: the brighter a certain type of variable star (called a Cepheid variable) was, the longer its cycle of brightness change. This was a groundbreaking discovery. Before her work, astronomers had no way to measure distances to faraway galaxies (星系). But with Leavitt’s law, they could use Cepheid variables as “standard candles” to calculate these distances. This discovery helped later astronomers like Edwin Hubble prove that the universe is expanding. Sadly, Leavitt did not live to see the full impact of her work. She died in 1921 at the age of 53. It was not until many years later that her contributions were fully recognized. Today, she is remembered as one of the most important astronomers of the 20th century. Her story teaches us that even in the face of great challenges, passion and hard work can change the world. 4. What does paragraph 1 mainly focus on? A. Ways for the deaf to communicate. B. A serious illness in Massachusetts. C. Leavitt’s early life and physical hardship. D. How Leavitt became interested in astronomy. 5. How could astronomers measure distances to faraway galaxies? A. By using Cepheid variables as standard candles. B. By observing the movement speed of common stars. C. By studying the shape and size of galaxies. D. By using powerful telescopes to watch galaxies directly. 6. What can we know from the passage? A. Leavitt’s discovery helped prove the universe is getting smaller. B. Leavitt could use the observatory’s telescopes freely in 1893. C. Women doing astronomical work were paid as much as men. D. Leavitt never saw her work fully recognized during her lifetime. 7. In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage? A. Travel & Nature. B. People & Science. C. Health & Medicine. D. Art & Culture. C Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour. Indeed, a number of studies have found a relationship between humour and intelligence. Researchers in Austria recently discovered that funny people, particularly those who enjoy dark humour, have higher IQs than their less funny fellows. They think that it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional ability to process and produce humour. In psychology we use the term “positive humour style” to refer to people who use humour to enhance relationships. This type of humour is connected with relationship satisfaction, extroversion (外向性) and high self-respect. Having a humorous way of thinking about life is also a good strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges. Not only do funny people make other people laugh, they also laugh more themselves. And laughter leads to brain changes, which may explain the link between humour and intelligence. Neuropsychological studies have found that experiencing positive emotional states, such as joy, fun and happiness, increases the production of dopamine (多巴胺) in the brain. Dopamine not only makes us feel great, but also opens up the learning centres of the brain, which enables more neural (神经) connections. As a result, we become more flexible and creative in our thinking. Evidence suggests that humour actually increases feelings of confidence, competence and status, making funny people very influential. Humour gets people to listen, helps communicate messages and benefits learning. It is a powerful tool that many successful leaders use to enhance group work and organizational culture. Research on the use of humour in education also supports the concept that humour is an effective aid to learning. Several studies have showed that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students, and also bolster students’ understanding and recall of the topic. 8. What do researchers in Austria think it takes to process and produce humour? A. Good memory and rich life experience. B. Cognitive and emotional ability. C. High self-respect and outgoing personality. D. Enough knowledge and social skills. 9. What is the author’s attitude to having a humorous view on life? A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Worried. 10. What can be inferred about dopamine? A. It helps improve people’s thinking ability and creativity. B. It helps people be humorous. C. It stops the brain from building neural connections. D. It can’t be produced by brains with diseases. 11. What does the underlined word “bolster” in the last paragraph mean? A. Damage. B. Blame. C. Improve. D. Advertise. D Each species of whale has a distinct communication system that often varies within populations. Since humans have been researching and observing these forms of communication, a question has arisen: Could humans one day engage in acoustic (声音的) interactions with whales? To find out the answer, researchers from the Whale-SETI team have been exploring whale-to-human communication with humpback whales (座头鲸). When scientists recorded a humpback whale contact call, known as a “whup”, and played it underwater around their research boat, it was eye-opening for them to find a whale named Twain became a more than willing participant in the call-and-response exchange. Scientists produced a whup call. Twain would then respond with her own whup call to them. This was described as “conversation” in a PeerJ paper. “It might loosely translate to ‘hello’ or some sort of greeting call when other creatures come together or just to signal that they are in a certain location,” says Josephine Hubbard, an animal behaviorist with Whale SETI. In this case, it was as if Twain was either saying “hello” to scientists or “I’m over here.” But in both instances, she was responding to and engaging with whale signals that humans produced. She circled around the scientists’ boat and produced more signals before leaving. “What’s cool about her is that she could have left at any point, as it wasn’t an environment where she couldn’t leave, so she was choosing to be close to us,” said Hubbard. Humpback whales also produced “bubble (气泡) rings” close to boats suggesting that they were being playful and doing it in a relaxed manner. All the findings showed humpback whales enjoyed friendly encounters with humans. Of course, whether whales want to communicate with humans varies by the nature of the whale and by the situation. Just like some humans are more outgoing than others, this could also be true for whales, although this would need more research to understand. 12. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To explain a new concept. B. To lead into the topic. C. To prove the researchers’ opinions. D. To show the popularity of humpback whales. 13. What may Hubbard agree with? A. Whales’ calls mean that danger is coming. B. Twain was forced to stay and respond to humans. C. The “whup” call is a greeting or location signal. D. It is impossible to understand whales’ real feelings. 14. Why did humpback whales produce “bubble rings” to boats? A. To show playfulness and relaxation. B. To show their sense of hunger. C. To warn humans to leave the sea area. D. To hunt fish near the research boats. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. Ways to protect humpback whales in nature. B. Different kinds of calls made by large whales. C. The living habits of humpback whales in the ocean. D. Research on human-humpback whale communication. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Campus life is filled with busy classes, endless assignments and tight schedules, which often make us focus only on our own goals. ____16____ However, small, unexpected acts of kindness can light up our days and build a warm community. A simple smile or a greeting can make a big difference. When you pass a classmate in the hallway, a warm “Good morning” or a friendly smile doesn’t take much effort, but it can cheer someone up who is feeling down. ____17____ It helps break the ice between strangers and makes our campus feel like a home. ____18____ For example, if you see a classmate struggling with heavy books, offer to carry some. If someone misses a class, share your notes with them willingly. Such small favors can strengthen our friendship. These small actions show that you care and can help others get through difficult moments. Being patient and understanding also matters a lot. Everyone has bad days, and sometimes we may be slow to respond or make mistakes. ____19____ Instead of complaining or criticising, give them a little patience and support. This kindness not only helps others but also makes you a more empathetic person. Kindness is not about doing big things. Small kindnesses don’t require much time or money. But they have the power to connect people, reduce stress and make our campus a better place. ____20____ A. Everyone should be brave in their lives. B. We should learn to put ourselves in others’ shoes. C. Lending a helping hand is another way to spread kindness. D. A kind word can go a long way in brightening someone’s mood. E. Helping others is a good way to improve our own confidence. F. Let’s keep spreading kindness and make every day on campus meaningful and warm. G. It’s easy to forget to care about others around us. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 After joining the league, we didn’t win a single football match. The most blame we got from others was not for losing, but for not always ____21____ the minimum (最低要求的) eleven players required. By the time we were up against AC Mill Inn, in the tenth round of the 11-a-side Scottish Amateur League, we’d ____22____ to them 19-0 before, but we weren’t discouraged—we are a good team. Before the ____23____, our goalkeeper wouldn’t be able to make it. As an outfield player, I told Cammy, the manager, that I’d be the goalkeeper. We, 10 men, were all suited, booted and ____24____ to play. But 25 minutes before kick-off, the referee (裁判) said two of our ____25____ weren’t qualified as they weren’t officially signed members of our team. We were down to eight men. I ____26____ we had a tough match ahead. I made a few saves early on. And I made one save with my right foot—the one that had been ____27____—so I was struggling to move. I ended up ____28____ the field in the 60th minute. When the full-time whistle (口哨) blew, the score was ____29____: 51-0. But the AC Mill Inn team were so supportive. They ____30____ us, saying, “Keep going! Boys, you’re gonna get so much ____31____ when you get your numbers in.” The eight who ____32____ that day had done their best, in a way. Our ____33____ got a flood of messages as news of the scoreline spread, and for the next training we would have 19 boys ____34____—we usually have less than half that. We’d love to see the team ____35____ from here, having the numbers and talented players. 21. A. having B. examining C. electing D. funding 22. A. lost B. donated C. advertised D. laughed 23. A. surgery B. conflict C. cooperation D. match 24. A. tired B. prepared C. bored D. shocked 25. A. athletes B. employers C. engineers D. residents 26. A. requested B. hesitated C. knew D. ignored 27. A. fine B. strong C. healthy D. injured 28. A. attacking B. leaving C. decorating D. representing 29. A. confirmed B. missed C. forgotten D. cheated 30. A. asked B. comforted C. observed D. prevented 31. A. smaller B. smarter C. better D. sadder 32. A. assigned B. imagined C. generated D. played 33. A. designer B. consumer C. manager D. goalkeeper 34. A. give way B. turn up C. give up D. die out 35. A. warn B. complain C. dive D. grow 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Traditional Chinese painting is fundamentally an abstract art form that seeks to express the inner world. ____36____ (object) in these paintings are a less direct copy of nature, in comparison to Western works, which often emphasize realistic details. Actually, the art aims ____37____ (demonstrate) a harmonious relation between the natural world and human emotion. What Chinese painters would like to produce in their paintings is not ____38____ (mere) a visual effect of colors or patterns that Western ones tend to achieve. The description of objects in Chinese paintings is by no means accurate because few painters are ____39____ (concern) about their exact size or shape. What they seek is a spiritual world ____40____ nature provides basic elements. Since ancient times, remote mountains and running streams ____41____ (serve) as the primary materials for their creation. An artist notes that painters need to have a thorough understanding of the natural existence before drawing. A masterpiece ____42____ (create) by a skilled artist often leaves a valuable treasure to the world. Nowadays, the Chinese painting has become ____43____ representative part of global culture. It continues to enjoy great popularity, ____44____ (bring) different cultures together. The public’s continued interest ____45____ the art speaks volumes about the power of this historic piece. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，近期你校英语俱乐部将以“Ecotourism: A Better Way to Travel”为主题举办英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括： （1）生态旅游的重要性； （2）具体做法。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear judges and fellow students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 John, a little boy, stood in a grassy field. He held his homemade kite by the string. His face looked very focused as he pulled the kite behind him. He ran as fast as he could. He looked back, hoping to see the kite fly up. But it only bounced and tumbled on the ground, which sent small pieces of grass flying. Soon he was out of breath. He stopped and let out a deep sigh. He turned to his sister Lucy, who sat nearby. “Will you give my kite a lift?” he asked. Lucy came over and took the kite from him. “OK, run when I throw it!” she said. John nodded firmly and got ready to run. Lucy threw the kite high into the air. But John watched her throw and did not run. He stood still for a moment. The kite fell down onto the grass again. “Ah! How clumsy you are!” Lucy complained, stamping her foot. “It was all your fault.” John answered back. Just then, their aunt, who was watching from a bench, called out gently, “Try again, children.” Their second try was made with more care. They worked together, and Lucy let the kite go at exactly the right moment. But just as it caught the wind, a sudden side wind swept across the field. The kite was blown into a low bush. Its long tail got caught in the branches in an instant. It hung there, upside down like a trapped bird. “There, there! That is because you threw it to one side.”cried John, pointing angrily. “As if I could make the wind blow straight.” Lucy answered, almost in tears. Their aunt came to help. She carefully freed the tail from the twigs. She rolled up the string and looked at the disappointed children. “There are too many trees here. Let us find a more open space, and then try again,” she said kindly. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； They soon found a nice grass plot with no trees. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Oh John, you should not give up, but try again,” their aunt encouraged. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $