高二英语上学期期中模拟卷（沪教版）

2026-2027学年高二上学期期中模拟卷 英语·素养提升卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．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。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的签字笔或者钢笔将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．测试范围：必修第一册（沪教版）。 5. 难度系数：0.65。 6．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Listening Comprehension（25’） Section A（10’） Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. A parking lot. B. A traffic accident. C. A construction project. D. A new highway. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Do you know what they’re working on over there? Another parking lot? M: I thought that was where the new highway exit was going. Q: What are the speakers mainly talking about? 2.A. To get directions to the restaurant. B. To ask about the restaurant’s menu. C. To cancel their reservation for tonight. D. To find out if there are available tables. 【答案】D 【原文】W: Do you think we’ll be able to get a table at that new restaurant tonight? M: I really hope so. I heard it’s always packed. Why don’t you call and check? Q: Why does the man suggest the woman call the restaurant? 3. A. He has moved downtown. B. He doesn’t go out much. C. He can be found at the café. D. He doesn’t want to meet the man. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Do you know what happened to Tim? I haven’t seen him around lately. W: Clearly you haven’t been to the new café downtown. Q: What can we learn about Tim? 4. A. David is a perfect match for his job. B. David and his students don’t get along. C. David is thinking of becoming a teacher. D. David finds teaching easier than expected. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Have you seen how passionate David is about teaching? His students love him! M: Absolutely! He and that job were made for each other. Q: What does the man mean? 5. A. Excited. B. Disappointed. C. Relieved. D. Concerned. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Did you watch the game last night? I was shocked that our team lost. M: Ugh. I thought for sure they’d win, so it was quite a surprise when they lost by 20 points. Q: How did the man feel about their team’s performance in the game? 6.A. She has been reading late at night. B. She has just come back from work. C. She has just returned from a business trip. D. She has been struggling with writing her book. 【答案】D 【原文】M: Hey, Mary! You look exhausted. Long day at work? W: Yeah, kind of. But it’s not just work — I’ve been stuck with my newest book, and I can’t seem to complete it! Q: Why is Mary exhausted? 7. A. He is well prepared for a change. B. He is unsure about switching jobs. C. He has applied for the new position. D. He has considered the woman’s suggestion. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Did you consider applying for that new job position? M: It crossed my mind, but I’m not certain if I’m ready for a change. Q: What can be learned about the man? 8. A. The man is still waiting in line for the tickets. B. Many people wanted to watch the football match. C. The woman didn’t expect the man to get the tickets. D. The football match has been delayed for three hours. 【答案】B 【原文】W: How long did you have to wait in line for the tickets of the football match? M: Quite a while..., about three hours actually. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? 9. A. He wasn’t certain if he did well in the test. B. He wasn’t aware of the harm of video games. C. He didn’t spend much time preparing for the test. D. He didn’t know for sure when the test would start. 【答案】C 【原文】W: How did you do in the history test? M: Not great. I wasn’t quite sure what to study, so I played video games instead. Q: What did the man imply? 10. A. Lisa is usually honest and fair. B. Lisa should perform better at work. C. Lisa needs to take less responsibility. D. Lisa did most of the work on the project. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I heard Lisa pretended she did all the work on the project. W: That doesn’t sound like her at all. She is not that kind of person. Q: What does the woman mean? Section B（15’） Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11. A. The geography of ancient Troy. B. The role of horses in Greek folktales. C. What weapons the Greeks used in battle. D. Whether the Trojan Horse was a real story. 12. A. They knew it had something inside. B. They planned to burn it as a sacrifice. C They believed it was a peace offering. D. They wanted to use it as a war machine. 13. A. A religious gift to the gods. B. A symbol for the earthquake. C. A ship that brought Greeks to Troy. D. A real structure that soldiers hid inside. 【答案】11. D 12. C 13. B 【原文】The story goes like this: After ten long years of battle, the Greeks finally took Troy, an ancient and powerful city believed to be located in what is now Turkey, but they did not take it with weapons. Instead, they used a giant wooden horse! According to the ancient tale, Greek soldiers hid inside the horse, pretending it was a peace offering. The Trojan people, thinking the war was over, brought it into their city. That night, the hidden soldiers came out, opened the gates for the Greek army, who then took Troy. The first written account of the wooden horse appears in The Odyssey by Homer, written around 750 B.C. — long after the war supposedly took place. Many experts believe Troy was real, but was the horse? That’s another question! Some historians think the horse might have been a symbol for a powerful weapon. Others believe it could have been linked to an earthquake, since the god of the sea and earthquakes was also connected to horses. We may never know the full truth. But one thing is certain: this wooden horse has made its way into history! Questions 1. What is the passage mainly about? 2. According to the passage, why did the Trojan people bring the wooden horse into their city? 3. What do some historians believe the wooden horse might have represented? 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 14. A. What can keep objects cool under the sun. B. How camels inspire a new way to stay cool. C. What makes camels’ cooling system unique. D. How camels survive well in the desert’s heat. 15. A. It keeps the camel warm at night. B. It traps heat and prevents sweating. C. It blocks sunlight and slows down heat absorption. D. It allows the camel to obtain more water from the air. 16. A. It works best in cold environments. B. It releases heat quickly to keep objects cool. C. It needs constant water refills to function properly. D. It helps regulate temperature without using electricity. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. D 【原文】Imagine standing under the desert sun, where temperatures climb, yet camels remain remarkably cool. How do they do it? The secret lies in their coat and the way they manage water. At first, it may seem like a camel’s thick coat would make it hotter. But instead, it protects the camel by blocking sunlight and slowing heat gain. Inside, the camel controls its water loss, releasing small amounts of sweat slowly. This gradual drying up keeps it cool for a long time. Now, picture a material that works just like this natural cooling system. Scientists have created a special two-layer material that follows the camel’s trick. The bottom layer holds water, just like a camel’s body. When the water dries up, it cools the surface. But here’s the clever part—the top layer is a light material that behaves like the camel coat. It lets water escape while reducing heat absorption, making the cooling effect last much longer. The result? A material that can keep objects cool for days without electricity! This could help store food and medicine safely or even make buildings more comfortable without using energy-hungry air conditioning. Just like camels survive the heat with their natural cooling system, this smart material could change the way we stay cool in hot environments. Questions 1. What is the passage mainly about? 2. How does a camel’s coat work? 3. What can be learned about the material introduced in the passage? 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 17. A. How to make conversations smoother. B. The importance of listening in a conversation. C. How to end an awkward conversation naturally. D. The best ways to avoid unnecessary conversations. 18. A. Talking about the weather. B. Making a positive comment. C. Looking more natural than forced. D. Waiting for the other person to speak. 19. A. Using vivid vocabulary to sound more engaging. B. Trying to convince the other person to stay longer. C. Listening more and allowing the other person to talk. D. Keeping asking questions about the other person’s interests. 20. A. Switching to another topic. B. Using humor to ease the tension. C. Ending the conversation politely. D. Leaving without too much explanation. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 【原文】M: Have you ever been stuck in a conversation where no one knows what to say? W: Absolutely. M: I read something about this the other day. One trick is to start with a kind remark. It helps break the ice. W: That makes sense. Everyone appreciates a kind word. But what if it comes off as forced? M: Well, ideally, it should be genuine. Maybe something like, “You have a really calm presence.” W: Okay And what if the conversation still feels awkward after that? M: Then you go into hostage negotiation mode — listen more than you talk. People like to be heard. W: So basically, let them do the talking? M: Exactly. Ask them about their interests, nod along, and follow up with questions. The more they feel understood, the smoother the conversation. W: Hmm. I like that. But what if they’re just giving one-word answers? M: That’s when you activate Plan C — have an escape route. A polite way to wrap things up, like, “I won’t keep you, but it was great chatting.” W: It sounds smooth instead of sudden. I’ll keep that in mind. Hopefully, I won’t need to use the escape plan too often! Questions 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? 2 What is one suggested way to start a conversation? 3. What does “hostage negotiation mode” refer to in the conversation? 4. According to the man, what is “Plan C”? II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A（10’） Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The success of Black Myth: Wukong is the latest example of how pop culture and technology can 21 (breath) new life into traditional culture. The game is based on the classic Journey to the West, which 22 (adapt) countless times into films or television series. 23 there have been previous video game versions, Black Myth: Wukong stands apart from those. While 24 (employ) cutting-edge technology to bring excitement to players, it also lays 25 (emphasize) on tradition with its description of real-life temples and towers. Since its release, tourists have been flooding to Shanxi to visit the historical sites 26 (feature) in the game. As a result, the beauty of ancient Chinese architecture is being rediscovered. The game has also introduced young audiences to traditional Chinese music. In Level 2, the headless Budda Lingji plays 27 traditional Chinese instrument sanxian (三弦), singing “Success and failure, life and death, all are beyond reason.” This Shanbei storytelling piece leaves a deep emotional impact. Although it may seem very traditional, this collision between old and new has actually created something popular 28 relates to all audiences. It’s a great mistake to assume that the new is better than the old. Traditional culture provides us with a sense of identity and gives us the values we need—hard work, love of family, a sense of right and wrong — 29 (live) meaningful lives. Instead of replacing tradition, pop culture and modern technology can enrich this cultural heritage, which allows it to reach a broader audience 30 losing its essence. 【答案】21. breathe 22. has been adapted 23. Although##Though 24. employing 25. emphasis 26. featured 27. a 28. that 29. to live 30. without 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了《黑神话：悟空》如何通过现代科技和流行文化为传统文化注入新活力。 (21)题解析： 考查动词。句意：《黑神话：悟空》的成功是流行文化和技术如何能为传统文化注入新活力的最新例证。本空用动词breathe，breathe new life into“注入活力”，位于情态动词can后，用动词原形。故填breathe。 (22)题解析： 考查动词语态。句意：这款游戏以经典名著《西游记》为基础，该名著已被无数次改编成电影或电视剧。which引导的定语从句中，adapt“改编”这一动作开始于过去，持续到现在，从句时态应用现在完成时，which指代前面的“Journey to the West”，与adapt“改编”之间是被动关系，从句用现在完成时的被动语态，which指代前面的“Journey to the West”，视为第三人称单数，助动词用has。故填has been adapted。 (23)题解析： 考查让步状语从句。句意：虽然之前已有视频游戏版本，但《黑神话：悟空》与它们不同。前后句意存在转折关系，应用although/though“虽然”引导让步状语从句，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Although或Though。 (24)题解析： 考查状语从句的省略。句意：在使用尖端技术为玩家带来兴奋的同时，它还通过对现实生活中的寺庙和塔楼的描述强调了传统。employ“使用”。当状语从句的主语与主句的主语一致时或从句主语为it，且从句含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句的主语和be动词。while引导的时间状语从句中完整形式为while it is _____ (employ) cutting-edge technology，故本空用employing，与空前的is构成现在进行时。故填employing。 (25)题解析： 考查名词。句意：在使用尖端技术为玩家带来兴奋的同时，它还通过对现实生活中的寺庙和塔楼的描述强调了传统。本空用名词emphasis，作lays的宾语。lay emphasis on为固定短语，意为“强调”。故填emphasis。 (26)题解析： 考查非谓语动词。句意：自发布以来，游客们纷纷涌入山西，参观游戏中出现的古迹。本句谓语为have been flooding，此处为非谓语动词，feature意为“以……为特色”，与historical sites之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，用过去分词，作后置定语。故填featured。 (27)题解析： 考查冠词。句意：在第二层，无头佛灵吉弹奏一个中国传统乐器三弦，唱着“成败、生死，皆非所愿”。此处泛指“一个中国传统乐器三弦”，且traditional以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 (28)题解析： 考查定语从句。句意：尽管它看起来很传统，但新旧之间的这种碰撞实际上创造了一些对所有观众都有吸引力的流行事物。本空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是something popular，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，且先行词为不定代词，应用关系代词that引导。故填that。 (29)题解析： 考查非谓语动词。句意：传统文化为我们提供了一种认同感，给了我们所需要的价值观——努力工作、爱家庭、对与错的意识——让我们过上有意义的生活。live...lives“过……的生活”。本句谓语为provides，此处为非谓语动词，此处用live的不定式，作目的状语。故填to live。 (30)题解析： 考查介词。句意：流行文化和现代技术并没有取代传统，而是丰富了这种文化遗产，使其在不失去本质的情况下接触到更广泛的受众。本空用介词without，意为“没有”，符合句意。故填without。 Section B（10’） Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. cultivating   B. delayers   C. temptation   D. effectively   E. motivational   F. energized G. scheduling   H. favorable   I. identify   J. vision   K. monitored It is tempting, when your shiny New Year’s resolutions start to collapse, to tell yourself that self-control simply isn’t your strong point. “Oh well,” you might say, surrendering to the desire for a large glass of beer. “No willpower, that’s my problem.” But, according to a body of scientific research, willpower is not a talent that a lucky few are born with. It is a skill to be practised. “Willpower is a dynamic fluctuation resource.” explains Frank Ryan, consultant clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for dummies. “Our level of willpower fluctuates according to our motivation in any given situation. Everybody can learn to use their willpower more 31 .” Even if you are not trying to turn over a new leaf for the new year, 32 willpower is a good idea, as the psychologist Walter Mischel demonstrated in the 1960s and 70s. In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Their performance was then 33 into adulthood. The “high 34 ” went on to achieve greater academic success, better health and lower divorce rates. “To maximize our chances of sticking to resolutions,” Ryan says, “we should 35 our willpower profile. For example: some people are more impulsive than others. That does come down to personality.” Introverts tend to get 36 by thoughts and ideas. So, if that’s you, you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner 37 than extroverts who get fired up by people and social approval. For introverts, 38 time to reflect on your progress, such as keeping a diary can be helpful. For extroverts, signing up for a group such as Parkrun or Weight Watchers where everyone has common goal can help you to strengthen your resolve, as can sharing even small progress with others. “You need to learn the core skills to cope with triggers and cues that activate your reward-seeking response,” Ryan adds. “It’s about coping with 39 which often comes from the environment, the people, places or things that act as 40 magnets to challenge your willpower.” In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts. 【答案】31. D 32. A 33. K 34. B 35. I 36. F 37. J 38. G 39. C 40. H 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕意志力展开讨论，阐述了意志力并非天生的天赋，而是一种可培养的技能，同时结合科学研究和心理学家的建议，给出了最大化意志力、坚持新年决心的具体方法。 (31)题解析： 考查副词。句意：每个人都能学会更有效地运用自己的意志力。空处修饰动词use，需用副词，结合前文“It is a skill to be practised.”可知此处指“有效运用”，副词effectively“有效地”符合题意。故选D。 (32)题解析： 考查动名词。句意：即使你不想在新的一年里开启新篇章，培养意志力也是一个好主意，正如心理学家沃尔特·米歇尔在20世纪60年代和70年代所证明的那样。空处作主语，结合前文“It is a skill to be practised.”可知此处指“培养意志力”，动名词cultivating“培养”符合题意。故选A。 (33)题解析： 考查动词被动语态。句意：他们的表现随后被追踪监测至成年。空处作谓语，主语Their performance与动词构成被动关系，结合语境，此处指研究中孩子们的表现被持续监测，动词monitor“监测；追踪”符合题意，此处为被动语态，用过去分词形式。故选K。 (34)题解析： 考查名词。句意：那些“高延迟满足者”后来取得了更高的学术成就、更好的健康状况和更低的离婚率。结合前文实验“In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes.”可知此处指“能延迟满足的人”，名词delayers“延迟者；延迟满足者”符合题意。故选B。 (35)题解析： 考查动词。句意：瑞安说，为了最大限度地提高我们坚持决心的机会，我们应该认清自己的意志力特征。空处前有情态动词should，需用动词原形，结合后文“For example: some people are more impulsive than others.”可知此处指“认清、识别自己的意志力特征”，动词identify“识别；认清”符合题意。故选I。 (36)题解析： 考查动词。句意：内向的人往往会被想法和观点激励。空处作表语，需用形容词，结合后文“you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner”可知此处指“被激励、充满活力”，动词energize“激励”符合题意，get energized by“被……激励”。故选F。 (37)题解析： 考查名词。句意：所以，如果你是内向的人，你会发现，与那些被他人和社会认可激励的外向者相比，你更容易被内在愿景激励。空处前有形容词inner修饰，需用名词，结合语境，此处指“内在的愿景、目标”，名词vision“愿景；构想”符合题意。故选J。 (38)题解析： 考查动名词。句意：对于内向的人来说，安排时间反思自己的进步，比如写日记，会很有帮助。空处作主语，结合“time to reflect on your progress”可知此处指“安排时间”，动名词scheduling“安排；计划”符合题意。故选G。 (39)题解析： 考查名词。句意：这是关于应对诱惑——这种诱惑通常来自环境、人、地方或事物，它们就像有吸引力的磁体，挑战你的意志力。空处作coping with的宾语，结合后文“In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts.”可知此处指“诱惑”，名词temptation“诱惑”符合题意。故选C。 (40)题解析： 考查形容词。句意：这是关于应对诱惑——这种诱惑通常来自环境、人、地方或事物，它们就像有利的/有吸引力的磁体，挑战你的意志力。空处修饰名词magnets，需用形容词，结合语境，此处指“能吸引、挑战意志力的磁体”，形容词favorable“有利的；有吸引力的”符合题意。故选H。 III. Reading Comprehension (45’) Section A（15’） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. It was a cold, rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she 41 that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, 42 making the two-hour journey through thick fog. Nothing could be worth this,I thought as I 43 along the dangerous highway. Turning down a narrow track, we 44 and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens (常青树) 45 over us.Gradually,the peace and silence of the place began to 46 my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped at the top of the mountain and I was entirely held in 47 . There across fields and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from the light one to the most brilliant. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and 48 the mountainside in gold. 49 occurred to my mind.Who created such beauty? How? When? As we approached the house that stood in the center of the property, we saw a 50 that read: “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman-Two Hands, Two Feet and Very Little Brain.” The second was:“ 51 at a Time.” The third: “Started in 1958.” As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen that I could 52 speak.“She changed the world,” I finally said, “one small plant at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the 53 of an idea, but she kept at it.” The wonder of it would not let me go. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a dream and 54 it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?” Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “ 55 yet, start today.” 41. A. asked B. commanded C. insisted D. predicted 42. A. unwillingly B. undoubtedly C. unknowingly D. unexpectedly 43. A. walked B. inched C. wandered D. fled 44. A. pulled over B. stepped down C. looked up D. turned off 45. A. greeted B. flowed C. reached D. towered 46. A. admit B. fill C. control D. read 47. A. amazement B. curiosity C. amusement D. confusion 48. A. pushed B. moved C. swung D. bathed 49. A. Doubts B. Ideas C. Questions D. Requests 50. A. signal B. symbol C. symptom D. sign 51. A. Each B. Some C. One D. That 52. A. surely B. barely C. mostly D. instantly 53. A. beginning B. intention C. ending D. absence 54. A. set off B. worked out C. set down D. worked at 55. A. Later B. Better C. Happier D. Harder 【答案】 41. C 42. A　43. B　44. A　45. D　46. B　47. A　48. D　49. C　50. D　51. C　52. B　53. A　54. D　55. B 【解析】【导语】 本文为记叙文。作者跟女儿来到山顶，看到满山的鲜花，作者被眼前的景色惊呆了。得知这是一位女士多年努力的结果，作者感受颇深：如果我有一个梦想，并为之努力，每天努力一点，我会取得什么样的成就呢?。 (41)题解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但她坚持要我来看山顶上的东西。A. asked问；B. commanded命令的；C. insisted坚持；D. predicted预测的。根据上文的“...I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to ...”和空格前的but可知，肯定是女儿的坚持才让作者跟女儿去山顶。再由下文的come可知，come前面省略了should，所以空格处应该用command或insist，根据作者和女儿的身份关系以及句意，此处不能用command。故选C项。 (42)题解析： 考查副词词义辨析。句意：所以我来到这里，不情愿地在浓雾中进行两小时的旅行。A. unwillingly不情愿；B. undoubtedly毫无疑问；C. unknowingly不知不觉地；D. unexpectedly出乎意料地。根据下文的“Nothing could be worth this, I thought as I ________ along the dangerous highway.”可知，作者是不情愿来这儿的。故选A项。 (43)题解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我在危险的高速公路上缓慢前行时，我想，没有什么值得这样做了。A. walked步行；B. inched缓慢移动；C. wandered游荡；D. fled逃离。根据下文的“the dangerous highway”可知，作者在路上开得很慢。故选B项。 (44)题解析： 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们拐进一条狭窄的小路，把车停在路边，下了车。A. pulled over靠边停车；B. stepped down走下；C. looked up抬起头来；D. turned off关闭。根据下文的“got out”可知，作者把车停下了。故选A项。 (45)题解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：巨大的墨绿色常青树高耸在我们头顶。A. greeted打招呼；B. flowed流动；C. reached到达；D. towered高于。根据句意和下文的“over us”可知，这些树是高耸在我们头顶上。故选D项。 (46)题解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，这个地方的平静和寂静开始充斥着我的脑海。A. admit承认；B. fill填充；C. control控制；D. read读取。根据句意和空格后的my mind可知，此处是指这个地方的平静和寂静开始充斥着我的脑海。故选B项。 (47)题解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我们拐了个弯，停在山顶上，我完全被惊呆了。A. amazement惊讶；B. curiosity好奇心；C. amusement娱乐；D. confusion混乱。根据下一句“There across fields and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from the light one to the most brilliant. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and ________ the mountainside in gold.”可知，作者被这儿的景色惊呆了。故选A项。 (48)题解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看起来就像太阳翻了过来，把山腰沐浴在金色之中。A. pushed推动；B. moved移动；C. swung摆动；D. bathed沐浴。根据上文的“tip over”和下文的“in gold”可知，此处指山坡被罩在阳光里。故选D项。 (49)题解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的脑子里出现了一些问题。A. Doubts疑问；B. Ideas想法；C. Questions问题；D. Requests请求。根据下文的“Who created such beauty? How? When? ”可知，作者脑中出现了一些问题。故选C项。 (50)题解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们走近位于庄园中心的房子时，看到一块牌子上写着：“我知道你们在问的问题的答案。”A. signal信号；B. symbol符号；C. symptom症状；D. sign标牌。根据空格后的“... that read: ‘Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.’”可知，此处说的应该是标牌上的内容。故选D项。 (51)题解析： 考查限定词词义辨析。句意：第二个（答案）是：“一次一个”。A. Each每个；B. Some一些；C. One一个；D. That那个。根据下一段的“one small plant at a time.”可知，此处指的是每次种一棵。故选C项。 (52)题解析： 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在开车回家的路上，我被眼前的景象感动得几乎说不出话来。A. surely当然；B. barely几乎不；C. mostly主要地；D. instantly立即。根据上文的“As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen that…”可知，此处指的是作者感动得几乎说不出话来。故选B项。 (53)题解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她大约在40年前就开始了，可能开始只是一个想法，但她坚持了下来。A. beginning开始；B. intention意图；C. ending结束；D. absence缺席。根据句意和句中的“started”以及“kept at it”可知，此处指的是可能开始只是一个想法，但她坚持了下来。故选A项。 (54)题解析： 考查动词短语辨析。句意：“想象一下，”我说，“如果我有一个梦想，并为之努力，每天努力一点，我会取得什么样的成就呢?”A. set off出发；B. worked out制定；C. set down放下；D. worked at致力于。句中的it指的是上文的“dream,work at the dream”指的是为梦想而努力。故选D项。 (55)题解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“明天开始，”她说，“今天就开始更好。”A. Later稍后；B. Better好的；C. Happier快乐的；D. Harder困难的。根据上文的“Start tomorrow”和空格后的“start today”可知，此处是说今天开始更好，所以应该用better yet（更好的是）。故选B项。 Section B（22’） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Public Events at the Library of Congress The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodation for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov Exhibition — World War I: American Artists View the Great War 8:30 am-4:30 pm An exhibition showing how American artists aroused public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. “World War I: American Artists View the Great War” will open on Saturday, April 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and is open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will remain open for a year, closing on April 6, 2018. Location: Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-6021 Event — “Presidential Inauguration Treasures” 10:00 am-3:00 pm The two-week display on inaugural (就职典礼), at the Library of Congress, will feature presidential treasures: the handwritten speeches of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln and collections on the lighter side: menus, dance cards and souvenirs. The display will include newspapers, film clips, a demonstration of online resources and a challenging presidential history quiz. The display is free and open to the public. Location: Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-2922 Film — The NeverEnding Story (Warner Bros, 1984) 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Bastian Balthazar Bux, a young boy bullied at school, hid himself one day in an old book shop, where he discovers a mysterious book The NeverEnding Story. Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building Contact: (202)707-9994 Concert — Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI 8:00 pm-10:30 pm Early music star Jordi Savall gathers exceptional performers, classical and traditional, to show the rich musical history of “La Serenissima” over a thousand years of empire. *PRE — CONCERT CONVERSATION 6:30 PM — Whittall Pavilion (no tickets required)* Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-5502 56.According to the article, the public events at the Library of Congress ________. A. are all free and open to the public throughout the year B. are presented in various forms like exhibitions and shows C. are only available for local residents of Washington D. have to be booked at least five days in advance 57.Fans of ancient music are most likely to enjoy events held at ________. A. Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building B. Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building C. Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building D. Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building 58.What can visitors expect to experience if they arrive at the Library of Congress at noon? A. A collection of artworks depicting World War I. B. A full-length fantasy film. C. A hands-on exhibition under expert guidance. D. A live concert featuring different music performers. 【答案】56. B　57. D　58. A 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了美国国会图书馆为公众免费提供的各类公共活动信息，包括展览、展示、电影和音乐会等。 (56)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章标题“Public Events at the Library of Congress(美国国会图书馆公共活动)”及下文列举的“Exhibition — World War I: American Artists View the Great War(展览——第一次世界大战：美国艺术家眼中的大战)”、“Event — “Presidential Inauguration Treasures”(活动——“总统就职珍宝展”)”、“Film — The NeverEnding Story (Warner Bros, 1984)(电影——《永远的故事》（华纳兄弟公司，1984 年）)”和“Concert — Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI(音乐会——乔迪·萨瓦尔与赫斯佩里恩二十一世纪乐团)”可知，国会图书馆的公共活动以展览、专题展示、电影、音乐会等多种形式呈现。故选B。 (57)题解析： 推理判断题。根据Concert — Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI部分的“Early music star Jordi Savall gathers exceptional performers, classical and traditional, to show the rich musical history of “La Serenissima” over a thousand years of empire.(早期音乐明星乔迪·萨瓦尔聚集了杰出的古典和传统表演者，展示了“La Serenissima”帝国一千多年丰富的音乐历史。)”以及“Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building(地点：托马斯·杰斐逊大楼一楼库利奇礼堂)”可知，喜欢古典音乐的人最有可能在托马斯·杰斐逊大楼一楼库利奇礼堂举办的活动中得到享受。故选D。 (58)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Film — The NeverEnding Story (Warner Bros, 1984)部分的“2:00 pm-4:00 pm(下午2点至4点)”以及“Bastian Balthazar Bux, a young boy bullied at school, hid himself one day in an old book shop, where he discovers a mysterious book The NeverEnding Story.(巴斯蒂安·巴尔萨扎·布克斯，一个在学校被欺负的小男孩，有一天躲进了一家旧书店，在那里他发现了一本神秘的书《永远的故事》。)”可知，如果游客中午到达国会图书馆，他们可以期待观看一部完整的奇幻电影。故选B。 (B) The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation, “I know all about this area! The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,” I said to his German family. “How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first-generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 59.What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A. Her past travel adventures. B. Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C. Her childhood experience. D. Her previous school education. 60.What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A. It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B. Parents there spoke their mother tongues. C. Kids there were born outside of America. D. It was famous for its many restaurants. 61.What did New York provide? A. Diverse learning opportunities. B. Quality education programs. C. Financial support for parents. D. Welfare benefits for the poor. 62.What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To persuade readers to move to New York City. B. To explain how public transportation works in New York. C. To illustrate how growing up in New York shaped her values and ambitions. D. To argue that museums should always be free of charge. 【答案】59. C　60. B　61. A　62. C 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在纽约成长的经历如何使她了解世界并塑造了她的价值观和志向。 (59)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere.(那是我第一次意识到，仅仅因为在纽约市长大，我就对世界其他地方了解了多少，并且为此做好了多少准备——在我真正去任何地方之前，我就已经“到过”任何地方了)”以及第三段“I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first-generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions.(我成长于切尔西项目，位于第10大道288号，26街。那里的很多孩子都是第一代美国人，他们的父母是移民，还在说意第绪语、中文、葡萄牙语，或者随便说一种语言，他们就在说那种语言。你在那里能吃到世界上所有能想到的食物。你会接触到各种不同的传统)”可知，是作者的童年经历使她对德国有所了解。故选C。 (60)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“A lot of kids there were first-generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it.(那里的很多孩子都是第一代美国人，他们的父母是移民，还在说意第绪语、中文、葡萄牙语，或者随便说一种语言，他们就在说那种语言)”可知，作者所在社区的父母们说着他们的母语。故选B。 (61)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either.(整个城市就是一个教室。在整个城市里，你学到了一些你甚至不知道自己正在学习的东西。你也不必为了学习而变得富有)”以及第五段“We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories.(我们去了所有的博物馆，那时都是免费的。我们会在它成为林肯中心之前乘公共汽车去那里，看舞者跳舞。或者我们乘火车去科尼岛。那些旅行是我最美好的回忆之一)”可知，纽约提供了多样化的学习机会。故选A。 (62)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave.(纽约市在塑造我成为什么样的人方面发挥了重要作用。在那里我了解到我可以追求我所爱的任何东西，但我不能成为一个偷懒的人。这座城市就是你所听闻的那样。它很疯狂，很可怕，很壮观，很美丽。这是一座真正充满活力的城市，让人难以离开)”可推知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是说明在纽约成长如何塑造了她的价值观和志向。故选C。 (C) Many people are unsure about drinking water before meals. They worry it might dilute their stomach acid. However, a new study finds that drinking water before eating can support weight loss and provide other health advantages. Having water before a meal helps you feel fuller, which reduces how much food you eat. It can also affect your food choices. When your body has sufficient water, it tends to prefer protein over high-calorie carbohydrates (碳水化合物). Drinking more water, particularly before meals, can lower your fasting blood sugar. While it is not a treatment for overweight, this simple habit helps control blood sugar and may prevent the condition from deteriorating. Water is also good for your blood circulation. Health experts recommend starting your day with a glass of warm water. This may lower your risk of blood clots and heart problems. The suggested amount is 200-400 ml, at a warm temperature of 35℃-40℃. If you often feel constipated (便秘), drinking more warm water can improve your digestion. Do not replace water with drinks like soda or coffee, as warm water is much better for your digestive system. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink water regularly in small amounts. The recommended approach includes drinking about 200-250ml each time, with regular intervals between servings. Contrary to popular belief, drinking water during meals is perfectly acceptable. Some people find water tasteless and choose sugary drinks instead. But too many sweet drinks can lead to weight gain and harm both your overall health and your teeth. 63.What effect does enough water in your body have on food preferences? A. It increases desire for high-sugar foods. B. It makes people dislike high-protein foods. C. It causes a preference for protein D. It reduces interest in various foods completely. 64.The word “deteriorating” in paragraph 2 most probably means ______. A. improving gradually B. becoming worse C. disappearing instantly D. being controlled 65.What can be inferred about drinking water during meals? A. It challenges common beliefs about drinking water. B. It is less effective than drinking water before meals. C. It is a harmful habit that affects digestion. D. It is the most important time to drink water. 66.What is the main idea of the passage? A. The dangers of replacing water with sugary drinks. B. The debate over whether to drink water during meals. C. The benefits of drinking water and recommended approaches. D. The health problems cured by drinking water. 【答案】63. C　64. B　65. A　66. C 【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了饭前喝水的好处，包括帮助减肥、影响食物选择、控制血糖、改善血液循环和消化，并给出了喝水的量和温度的建议，同时指出吃饭时喝水是完全可以的。 (63)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“When your body has sufficient water, it tends to prefer protein over high-calorie carbohydrates.(当你的身体有足够的水分时，它倾向于选择蛋白质而不是高热量碳水化合物。)”可知，当体内有足够的水时，身体倾向于选择蛋白质而不是高热量碳水化合物，也就是说，身体会更偏好蛋白质。故选C。 (64)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段“Drinking more water, particularly before meals, can lower your fasting blood sugar. While it is not a treatment for overweight, this simple habit helps control blood sugar and may prevent the condition from deteriorating.(多喝水，特别是在饭前，可以降低空腹血糖。虽然这不是治疗超重的方法，但这个简单的习惯有助于控制血糖，并可能防止病情______)”可知，多喝水有助于控制血糖，并可能防止病情恶化，即防止病情变得更糟，所以deteriorating在此处的意思是“变得更糟”。故选B。 (65)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Contrary to popular belief, drinking water during meals is perfectly acceptable.(与普遍看法相反，吃饭时喝水是完全可以的。)”可知，吃饭时喝水与普遍看法相反，也就是说，吃饭时喝水挑战了关于喝水的普遍看法。故选A。 (66)题解析： 主旨大意题。文章主要讨论了饭前喝水的好处，包括帮助减肥、影响食物选择、控制血糖、改善血液循环和消化，并给出了喝水的量和温度的建议，同时指出吃饭时喝水是完全可以的。由此可知，文章主要介绍了喝水的好处和建议的方法。故选C。 Section C（8’） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How do companies decide who to send overseas? 67 Just find someone with the right background, ask them if they wanted to go, and that was it. So an engineer just needed to be able to offer the technical expertise required to do the job, a manager simply needed to know the right people, an accountant needed to know how the books worked and nothing else. If they could speak English, then they could probably do the job. But times are changing. More and more overseas assignments are failing. The reason? Lack of intercultural competence. Companies have discovered that finding the right person for the job is much more than simply identifying the person who could have done the job if it had been in their home country. 68 And this failure is more than irritating. It costs companies a lot of money to replace someone who does not fit in. So how do companies judge if someone has the right competence for a job in another country? 69 Are they interested in other ways of doing things? Can they see advantages and disadvantages, or only their own viewpoint? Sensitivity is a key factor too. Is the person able to deal with other ways of looking at a problem? How do they deal with authority? What about motivation? Are they willing to treat others with respect and understanding? Such questions can be answered partly by the use of questionnaires and interviews, but of course only real experience can give the final answer. So what else can a company do to make sure that a person is right for an overseas assignment? 70 Experienced colleagues can also be used to ease someone through the first stages. And another key area is to make sure that the relatives receive similar backup and training: it’s no good having a happy employee who is under pressure from his or her partner to come home. A．Working with other cultures is not for everyone. B．One way is training, and many companies now invest substantial amounts of money to prepare people to cope with living and working in another culture. C．It used to be so easy. D．The ideal person for an overseas assignment has to be delegated when necessary. E．One way is to try and find out how aware they are of other cultures. F．They need to be able to accept other ways of doing things. 【答案】67．C 68．A 69．E 70．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了公司如何决定派谁去海外工作，以及确保其适合海外生活和工作的方法。 67．根据后文“Just find someone with the right background, ask them if they wanted to go, and that was it. So an engineer just needed to be able to offer the technical expertise required to do the job, a manager simply needed to know the right people, an accountant needed to know how the books worked and nothing else. If they could speak English, then they could probably do the job.(只要找到有合适背景的人，问他们是否想去，就行了。所以一个工程师只需要能够提供做这项工作所需的技术专长，一个经理只需要认识合适的人，一个会计只需要知道账簿是如何工作的，而不是其他。如果他们会说英语，那么他们可能就能做这项工作)”可知，后文都在陈述公司派谁去海外以前很容易。所以选择项C“It used to be so easy.(以前很容易)”符合上下文语境。故选C。 68．根据前文“The reason? Lack of intercultural competence. Companies have discovered that finding the right person for the job is much more than simply identifying the person who could have done the job if it had been in their home country. (原因何在？缺乏跨文化能力。公司已经发现，寻找合适的人选远不只是简单地找出如果工作地点在他们的祖国就能胜任的人那么简单)”可知，公司派出缺乏跨文化能力的人，这种人不适合与其他文化合作。所以选择项A“Working with other cultures is not for everyone. (并不是每个人都适合与其他文化合作)”符合上下文语境。故选A。 69．根据前文“So how do companies judge if someone has the right competence for a job in another country?(那么，公司如何判断一个人是否有能力胜任另一个国家的工作呢？)”和后文“Are they interested in other ways of doing things? Can they see advantages and disadvantages, or only their own viewpoint? Sensitivity is a key factor too. Is the person able to deal with other ways of looking at a problem? How do they deal with authority? What about motivation? Are they willing to treat others with respect and understanding? (他们对其他做事的方式感兴趣吗？他们能看到优点和缺点吗，还是只有他们自己的观点？敏感度也是一个关键因素。这个人是否能够从其他角度看待问题？他们如何与权威打交道？动力呢？他们愿意尊重和理解他人吗？)”可知，公司判断一个人是否胜任另一个国家工作的方法之一就是了解他对其他文化的了解程度。所以选择项E“One way is to try and find out how aware they are of other cultures.(一种方法是试着找出他们对其他文化的了解程度)”符合上下文语境。故选E。 70．根据前文“So what else can a company do to make sure that a person is right for an overseas assignment?(那么，公司还能做些什么来确保一个人适合海外工作呢？)”和后文“Experienced colleagues can also be used to ease someone through the first stages. And another key area is to make sure that the relatives receive similar backup and training: it’s no good having a happy employee who is under pressure from his or her partner to come home. (有经验的同事也可以帮助员工度过最初的阶段。另一个关键领域是确保亲属得到类似的支持和培训：让一个快乐的员工在伴侣的压力下回家是没有好处的)”可知，公司确保一个人适合海外工作方法是投入资金培训并让他适应新文化。所以选择项B“One way is training, and many companies now invest substantial amounts of money to prepare people to cope with living and working in another culture. (一种方法是培训，许多公司现在投入大量资金，让员工做好适应另一种文化的生活和工作的准备)”符合上下文语境。故选B。 V. Summary writing (10’) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible. The Rise of Gig Economy The rise of the gig economy — short-term, freelance (自由职业), or contract work — has transformed traditional employment. A survey reveals that 60% of freelancers report greater job satisfaction than full-time office workers, but research also suggests this shift has mixed effects on worker satisfaction. Autonomy and flexibility stand as the clearest advantage. Workers can set their own schedules, choose projects that interest them, and even work from anywhere. Many find this freedom liberating compared to traditional 9-to-5 jobs. Gig work enables skill diversification — workers can take on varied projects across industries, expanding their expertise beyond a single job role. This exposure often leads to faster career growth and higher earning potential in the long term. Yet beneath this surface of independence lie significant drawbacks. Financial security often escapes most gig workers, who typically don’t receive health coverage, retirement plans or paid leave. During economic downturns, gig workers are especially vulnerable, as seen during the pandemic when many lost income overnight. The psychological strain often goes unnoticed. Working alone without colleagues can lead to feelings of isolation, while the constant pressure to secure new projects creates persistent stress. Many freelancers describe their experience a “feast-or-famine” cycle. Interestingly, studies show that hybrid models — combining gig work with part-time traditional jobs — lead to the highest satisfaction. This approach provides stability while retaining flexibility. A junior developer working remotely for a fintech startup develops custom ChatGPT plugins for e-commerce clients via Toptal. The steady startup salary covers living expenses, while high-margin freelance projects fund his AI upskilling courses. Policy makers and companies are now exploring innovative ways to improve gig workers’ conditions. Some propose portable benefits, where workers carry insurance and retirement plans across jobs. Others suggest minimum wage guarantees for platform-based gigs. As the gig economy continues expanding, its ultimate impact will depend on how society addresses these structural challenges. For individual workers, success increasingly means navigating the delicate balance between cherished freedom and essential security — a balancing act that may redefine work for generations to come. 71._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 71.【答案】The gig economy, referring to freelance and short-term work, has both merits and demerits. It offers flexibility and skill diversification but poses risks like financial insecurity and stress. Hybrid models combining gig and traditional work can provide stability, while policy reforms like portable benefits and minimum payment enhance security. Balancing freedom and security is key to reshaping future employment. (59) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了零工经济的现状，阐述了其优点与缺点，指出混合模式能提高满意度，还提及政策制定者和公司改善零工条件的探索，强调平衡自由与安全对未来工作的重要性。 【解析】 1. 要点摘录 ①The rise of the gig economy — short term, freelance (自由职业), or contract work — has transformed traditional employment. ②Autonomy and flexibility stand as the clearest advantage. ③Gig work enables skill diversification — workers can take on varied projects across industries, expanding their expertise beyond a single job role. ④Yet beneath this surface of independence lie significant drawbacks. Financial security often escapes most gig workers. ⑤The psychological strain often goes unnoticed. ⑥Interestingly, studies show that hybrid models — combining gig work with part time traditional jobs — lead to the highest satisfaction. ⑦Policy makers and companies are now exploring innovative ways to improve gig workers’ conditions. 2. 缜密构思 将第2、3要点整合为零工经济的优点；将第4、5要点整合为零工经济的缺点；第6要点单独阐述；第7要点单独阐述；第1要点作为背景引入。 3. 遣词造句 The gig economy, including short term and freelance work, has changed traditional employment. It offers autonomy, flexibility and skill diversification, but has drawbacks like lack of financial security and psychological strain. Hybrid models bring high satisfaction. Policy makers and companies are exploring ways to improve gig workers’ conditions. 【点睛】 [高分句型1] The gig economy, referring to freelance and short term work, has both merits and demerits. (运用了现在分词作后置定语，简洁概括了零工经济的定义及总体特点) [高分句型2] It offers flexibility and skill diversification but poses risks like financial insecurity and stress. (运用了并列结构，清晰对比了零工经济的优点和缺点) [高分句型3] Balancing freedom and security is key to reshaping future employment. (运用了动名词作主语，强调了平衡自由和安全对未来就业的重要性) VI. Translation (15’) 72．以防可能发生的紧急情况，学校已安排安保人员在各公共区域配备灭火器，确保现场万事俱备. （arrange；which）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 72.【答案】In case of possible emergencies, the school has arranged for security staff to equip fire extinguishers in all public areas, which ensures everything is well prepared on site. 【详解】考查固定短语、动词时态和非限制性定语从句。根据句意，前半句表示目的，主句描述已经完成的动作，使用现在完成时，从句描述结果，使用一般现在时；表示“以防可能发生的紧急情况”为in case of possible emergencies，作目的状语，位于句首单词首字母需大写；表示“学校”为the school作主句主语；表示“已安排”为has arranged for，主语the school为单数，助动词使用has，动词用过去分词arranged for；表示“安保人员”为security staff作宾语；表示“在各公共区域配备灭火器”为to equip fire extinguishers in all public areas，作宾语补足语；后半句用非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整件事，关系代词用which，在从句中作主语；表示“确保”为ensure，关系代词which视为单数，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式ensures；表示“现场万事俱备”为everything is well prepared on site作宾语从句，可省略连词that。故翻译为In case of possible emergencies, the school has arranged for security staff to equip fire extinguishers in all public areas, which ensures everything is well prepared on site.。 73．直到看见那栋覆着厚厚尘土的倒塌房屋，我才意识到安全意识有多么重要。（strike；coat）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 73.【答案】It didn’t strike me how significant safety awareness is until I saw the collapsed house coated with thick dust. 【详解】考查主语从句、状语从句、固定句型和过去分词。根据句意，该句描述过去发生的动作，主句使用一般过去时，从句使用一般现在时表示客观事实；表示“意识到”为固定结构it struck sb.，位于句首单词首字母需大写，此处使用否定形式It didn’t strike，其中It为形式主语，“我”为宾格me作宾语；表示“安全意识有多么重要”为how significant safety awareness is为how引导的主语从句作真正主语；表示“直到……才……”为固定句型not...until...；表示“看见”为saw，动词用过去式；表示“那栋倒塌房屋”为the collapsed house作宾语；表示“覆着厚厚尘土的”作定语修饰名词house，使用过去分词短语coated with thick dust，所以until引导的时间状语从句可译为until I saw the collapsed house coated with thick dust。故翻译为It didn’t strike me how significant safety awareness is until I saw the collapsed house coated with thick dust. 74．应呼吁地震幸存者团结一心、重建家园。（call；survive）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 74.【答案】It is called on that the earthquake survivors should stay united and rebuild their homes. 【详解】考查主语从句、虚拟语气和固定短语。根据句意，该句描述的是客观建议，全句使用一般现在时，表示“应呼吁”为固定句型It is called on that，it作形式主语，位于句首，首字母需大写；表示“地震幸存者”为the earthquake survivors作从句主语；从句中表示建议，谓语动词使用“should+动词原形”结构，表示“团结一心”为stay united，在should后使用动词原形；表示“重建家园”为rebuild their homes，与stay united并列，使用动词原形。故翻译为It is called on that the earthquake survivors should stay united and rebuild their homes. 75．这位头发花白的业余运动员与老友不期而遇，脑海中浮现出那段为梦想而奋斗的青春岁月。（remind）（汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 75.【答案】The gray-haired amateur met his old friend/former friend unexpectedly, which reminded him of the years of youth/when they were striving for dreams. 【详解】考查主谓宾结构、时态、形容词、动词短语、非限制性定语从句和宾语从句。分析原句，逗号之前为译为主句，之后为从句。主句使用主谓宾结构，“这位头发花白的业余运动员”为主语，“业余运动员”用名词amateur表示，此处是特指，前面加定冠词the；“头发花白的”可用形容词gray-haired表示，作定语，修饰amateur；主句主语翻译为The gray-haired amateur。“与某人不期而遇”用动词短语meet sb. unexpectedly表示，此处描述过去发生的动作，用一般过去时；“老友”可用名词短语his old friend表示，也可使用形容词former作定语修饰friend，former意为“以前的，昔日的”；主句谓宾部分译为met his old friend/former friend unexpectedly。“脑海中浮现出那段为梦想而奋斗的青春岁月”根据提示用remind可知，应使用remind sb. of sth.结构，意为“某事使某人回想起……”，此处是主句所描述的事件使主语脑海中浮现出或回想起过去，因此可使用which引导的非限制性定语从语，which指代主句事件，同时作定语从句的主语，描述过去动作，使用一般过去时，故从句可译为which reminded him of…；“那段为梦想而奋斗的青春岁月”为介词of的宾语，可译为the years of youth；也可使用when引导的宾语从句作介词of的宾语，从句主语为they，指代“这位头发花白的业余运动员与老友”；谓语为“为……而奋斗”，可用动词短语strive for，描述当时发生的情况，用过去进行时，“梦想”为宾语，用可数名词复数dreams表示泛指，故介词of的宾语也可译为when they were striving for dreams。故全句翻译为：The gray-haired amateur met his old friend/former friend unexpectedly, which reminded him of the years of youth/when they were striving for dreams. VII. Guided writing (25’) Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假定你是李华，你班英语课前要增设一个环节。外教Steven提出“Introduce an inspiring saying”和“Share an unforgettable experience”两个选项供大家选择。请给Steven写一封邮件，内容包括： (1)你的选择; (2)说明理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右; (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Steven, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Steven, Hearing the idea of adding a new part before our English class, I’m writing to express my preference for the “Introduce an inspiring saying”. This part can completely broaden our views by exposing us to diverse wisdom from various perspectives. For instance, students are expected to interpret and share insightful sayings with their peers, helping us better understand the English language and its cultural context, which in turn sharpens our language skills. Specifically, by interpreting the motivational saying like “Where there is a will, there is a way”, students can be inspired to adopt a more positive mindset in both studies and daily lives. I firmly believe “Introduce an inspiring saying” will make our English class more vibrant and profound. Thank you for considering my suggestion! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Steven写一封邮件，说明你的选择以及理由。 【解析】 （范文1） 1.词汇积累 强烈地：firmly→strongly 例如：for instance→for example 表达：express→convey 完全：completely→thoroughly 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This part can completely broaden our views by exposing us to diverse wisdom from various perspectives. 拓展句：If we can be exposed to diverse wisdom from various perspectives, this part can completely broaden our views. 【点睛】 【高分句型1】Hearing the idea of adding a new part before our English class, I’m writing to express my preference for the “Introduce an inspiring saying”.(运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】For instance, students are expected to interpret and share insightful sayings with their peers, helping us better understand the English language and its cultural context, which in turn sharpens our language skills. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年高二上学期期中模拟卷 英语·素养提升卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．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。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的签字笔或者钢笔将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．测试范围：必修第一册（沪教版）。 5. 难度系数：0.65。 6．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Listening Comprehension（25’） Section A（10’） Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. A parking lot. B. A traffic accident. C. A construction project. D. A new highway. 2.A. To get directions to the restaurant. B. To ask about the restaurant’s menu. C. To cancel their reservation for tonight. D. To find out if there are available tables. 3. A. He has moved downtown. B. He doesn’t go out much. C. He can be found at the café. D. He doesn’t want to meet the man. 4. A. David is a perfect match for his job. B. David and his students don’t get along. C. David is thinking of becoming a teacher. D. David finds teaching easier than expected. 5. A. Excited. B. Disappointed. C. Relieved. D. Concerned. 6.A. She has been reading late at night. B. She has just come back from work. C. She has just returned from a business trip. D. She has been struggling with writing her book. 7. A. He is well prepared for a change. B. He is unsure about switching jobs. C. He has applied for the new position. D. He has considered the woman’s suggestion. 8. A. The man is still waiting in line for the tickets. B. Many people wanted to watch the football match. C. The woman didn’t expect the man to get the tickets. D. The football match has been delayed for three hours. 9. A. He wasn’t certain if he did well in the test. B. He wasn’t aware of the harm of video games. C. He didn’t spend much time preparing for the test. D. He didn’t know for sure when the test would start. 10. A. Lisa is usually honest and fair. B. Lisa should perform better at work. C. Lisa needs to take less responsibility. D. Lisa did most of the work on the project. Section B（15’） Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11. A. The geography of ancient Troy. B. The role of horses in Greek folktales. C. What weapons the Greeks used in battle. D. Whether the Trojan Horse was a real story. 12. A. They knew it had something inside. B. They planned to burn it as a sacrifice. C They believed it was a peace offering. D. They wanted to use it as a war machine. 13. A. A religious gift to the gods. B. A symbol for the earthquake. C. A ship that brought Greeks to Troy. D. A real structure that soldiers hid inside. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 14. A. What can keep objects cool under the sun. B. How camels inspire a new way to stay cool. C. What makes camels’ cooling system unique. D. How camels survive well in the desert’s heat. 15. A. It keeps the camel warm at night. B. It traps heat and prevents sweating. C. It blocks sunlight and slows down heat absorption. D. It allows the camel to obtain more water from the air. 16. A. It works best in cold environments. B. It releases heat quickly to keep objects cool. C. It needs constant water refills to function properly. D. It helps regulate temperature without using electricity. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 17. A. How to make conversations smoother. B. The importance of listening in a conversation. C. How to end an awkward conversation naturally. D. The best ways to avoid unnecessary conversations. 18. A. Talking about the weather. B. Making a positive comment. C. Looking more natural than forced. D. Waiting for the other person to speak. 19. A. Using vivid vocabulary to sound more engaging. B. Trying to convince the other person to stay longer. C. Listening more and allowing the other person to talk. D. Keeping asking questions about the other person’s interests. 20. A. Switching to another topic. B. Using humor to ease the tension. C. Ending the conversation politely. D. Leaving without too much explanation. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A（10’） Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The success of Black Myth: Wukong is the latest example of how pop culture and technology can 21 (breath) new life into traditional culture. The game is based on the classic Journey to the West, which 22 (adapt) countless times into films or television series. 23 there have been previous video game versions, Black Myth: Wukong stands apart from those. While 24 (employ) cutting-edge technology to bring excitement to players, it also lays 25 (emphasize) on tradition with its description of real-life temples and towers. Since its release, tourists have been flooding to Shanxi to visit the historical sites 26 (feature) in the game. As a result, the beauty of ancient Chinese architecture is being rediscovered. The game has also introduced young audiences to traditional Chinese music. In Level 2, the headless Budda Lingji plays 27 traditional Chinese instrument sanxian (三弦), singing “Success and failure, life and death, all are beyond reason.” This Shanbei storytelling piece leaves a deep emotional impact. Although it may seem very traditional, this collision between old and new has actually created something popular 28 relates to all audiences. It’s a great mistake to assume that the new is better than the old. Traditional culture provides us with a sense of identity and gives us the values we need—hard work, love of family, a sense of right and wrong — 29 (live) meaningful lives. Instead of replacing tradition, pop culture and modern technology can enrich this cultural heritage, which allows it to reach a broader audience 30 losing its essence. Section B（10’） Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. cultivating   B. delayers   C. temptation   D. effectively   E. motivational   F. energized G. scheduling   H. favorable   I. identify   J. vision   K. monitored It is tempting, when your shiny New Year’s resolutions start to collapse, to tell yourself that self-control simply isn’t your strong point. “Oh well,” you might say, surrendering to the desire for a large glass of beer. “No willpower, that’s my problem.” But, according to a body of scientific research, willpower is not a talent that a lucky few are born with. It is a skill to be practised. “Willpower is a dynamic fluctuation resource.” explains Frank Ryan, consultant clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for dummies. “Our level of willpower fluctuates according to our motivation in any given situation. Everybody can learn to use their willpower more 31 .” Even if you are not trying to turn over a new leaf for the new year, 32 willpower is a good idea, as the psychologist Walter Mischel demonstrated in the 1960s and 70s. In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Their performance was then 33 into adulthood. The “high 34 ” went on to achieve greater academic success, better health and lower divorce rates. “To maximize our chances of sticking to resolutions,” Ryan says, “we should 35 our willpower profile. For example: some people are more impulsive than others. That does come down to personality.” Introverts tend to get 36 by thoughts and ideas. So, if that’s you, you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner 37 than extroverts who get fired up by people and social approval. For introverts, 38 time to reflect on your progress, such as keeping a diary can be helpful. For extroverts, signing up for a group such as Parkrun or Weight Watchers where everyone has common goal can help you to strengthen your resolve, as can sharing even small progress with others. “You need to learn the core skills to cope with triggers and cues that activate your reward-seeking response,” Ryan adds. “It’s about coping with 39 which often comes from the environment, the people, places or things that act as 40 magnets to challenge your willpower.” In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts. III. Reading Comprehension (45’) Section A（15’） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. It was a cold, rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she 41 that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, 42 making the two-hour journey through thick fog. Nothing could be worth this,I thought as I 43 along the dangerous highway. Turning down a narrow track, we 44 and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens (常青树) 45 over us.Gradually,the peace and silence of the place began to 46 my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped at the top of the mountain and I was entirely held in 47 . There across fields and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from the light one to the most brilliant. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and 48 the mountainside in gold. 49 occurred to my mind.Who created such beauty? How? When? As we approached the house that stood in the center of the property, we saw a 50 that read: “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman-Two Hands, Two Feet and Very Little Brain.” The second was:“ 51 at a Time.” The third: “Started in 1958.” As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen that I could 52 speak.“She changed the world,” I finally said, “one small plant at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the 53 of an idea, but she kept at it.” The wonder of it would not let me go. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a dream and 54 it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?” Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “ 55 yet, start today.” 41. A. asked B. commanded C. insisted D. predicted 42. A. unwillingly B. undoubtedly C. unknowingly D. unexpectedly 43. A. walked B. inched C. wandered D. fled 44. A. pulled over B. stepped down C. looked up D. turned off 45. A. greeted B. flowed C. reached D. towered 46. A. admit B. fill C. control D. read 47. A. amazement B. curiosity C. amusement D. confusion 48. A. pushed B. moved C. swung D. bathed 49. A. Doubts B. Ideas C. Questions D. Requests 50. A. signal B. symbol C. symptom D. sign 51. A. Each B. Some C. One D. That 52. A. surely B. barely C. mostly D. instantly 53. A. beginning B. intention C. ending D. absence 54. A. set off B. worked out C. set down D. worked at 55. A. Later B. Better C. Happier D. Harder Section B（22’） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Public Events at the Library of Congress The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodation for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov Exhibition — World War I: American Artists View the Great War 8:30 am-4:30 pm An exhibition showing how American artists aroused public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. “World War I: American Artists View the Great War” will open on Saturday, April 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and is open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will remain open for a year, closing on April 6, 2018. Location: Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-6021 Event — “Presidential Inauguration Treasures” 10:00 am-3:00 pm The two-week display on inaugural (就职典礼), at the Library of Congress, will feature presidential treasures: the handwritten speeches of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln and collections on the lighter side: menus, dance cards and souvenirs. The display will include newspapers, film clips, a demonstration of online resources and a challenging presidential history quiz. The display is free and open to the public. Location: Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-2922 Film — The NeverEnding Story (Warner Bros, 1984) 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Bastian Balthazar Bux, a young boy bullied at school, hid himself one day in an old book shop, where he discovers a mysterious book The NeverEnding Story. Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building Contact: (202)707-9994 Concert — Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI 8:00 pm-10:30 pm Early music star Jordi Savall gathers exceptional performers, classical and traditional, to show the rich musical history of “La Serenissima” over a thousand years of empire. *PRE — CONCERT CONVERSATION 6:30 PM — Whittall Pavilion (no tickets required)* Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-5502 56.According to the article, the public events at the Library of Congress ________. A. are all free and open to the public throughout the year B. are presented in various forms like exhibitions and shows C. are only available for local residents of Washington D. have to be booked at least five days in advance 57.Fans of ancient music are most likely to enjoy events held at ________. A. Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building B. Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building C. Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building D. Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building 58.What can visitors expect to experience if they arrive at the Library of Congress at noon? A. A collection of artworks depicting World War I. B. A full-length fantasy film. C. A hands-on exhibition under expert guidance. D. A live concert featuring different music performers. (B) The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation, “I know all about this area! The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,” I said to his German family. “How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first-generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 59.What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A. Her past travel adventures. B. Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C. Her childhood experience. D. Her previous school education. 60.What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A. It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B. Parents there spoke their mother tongues. C. Kids there were born outside of America. D. It was famous for its many restaurants. 61.What did New York provide? A. Diverse learning opportunities. B. Quality education programs. C. Financial support for parents. D. Welfare benefits for the poor. 62.What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To persuade readers to move to New York City. B. To explain how public transportation works in New York. C. To illustrate how growing up in New York shaped her values and ambitions. D. To argue that museums should always be free of charge. (C) Many people are unsure about drinking water before meals. They worry it might dilute their stomach acid. However, a new study finds that drinking water before eating can support weight loss and provide other health advantages. Having water before a meal helps you feel fuller, which reduces how much food you eat. It can also affect your food choices. When your body has sufficient water, it tends to prefer protein over high-calorie carbohydrates (碳水化合物). Drinking more water, particularly before meals, can lower your fasting blood sugar. While it is not a treatment for overweight, this simple habit helps control blood sugar and may prevent the condition from deteriorating. Water is also good for your blood circulation. Health experts recommend starting your day with a glass of warm water. This may lower your risk of blood clots and heart problems. The suggested amount is 200-400 ml, at a warm temperature of 35℃-40℃. If you often feel constipated (便秘), drinking more warm water can improve your digestion. Do not replace water with drinks like soda or coffee, as warm water is much better for your digestive system. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink water regularly in small amounts. The recommended approach includes drinking about 200-250ml each time, with regular intervals between servings. Contrary to popular belief, drinking water during meals is perfectly acceptable. Some people find water tasteless and choose sugary drinks instead. But too many sweet drinks can lead to weight gain and harm both your overall health and your teeth. 63.What effect does enough water in your body have on food preferences? A. It increases desire for high-sugar foods. B. It makes people dislike high-protein foods. C. It causes a preference for protein D. It reduces interest in various foods completely. 64.The word “deteriorating” in paragraph 2 most probably means ______. A. improving gradually B. becoming worse C. disappearing instantly D. being controlled 65.What can be inferred about drinking water during meals? A. It challenges common beliefs about drinking water. B. It is less effective than drinking water before meals. C. It is a harmful habit that affects digestion. D. It is the most important time to drink water. 66.What is the main idea of the passage? A. The dangers of replacing water with sugary drinks. B. The debate over whether to drink water during meals. C. The benefits of drinking water and recommended approaches. D. The health problems cured by drinking water. Section C（8’） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How do companies decide who to send overseas? 67 Just find someone with the right background, ask them if they wanted to go, and that was it. So an engineer just needed to be able to offer the technical expertise required to do the job, a manager simply needed to know the right people, an accountant needed to know how the books worked and nothing else. If they could speak English, then they could probably do the job. But times are changing. More and more overseas assignments are failing. The reason? Lack of intercultural competence. Companies have discovered that finding the right person for the job is much more than simply identifying the person who could have done the job if it had been in their home country. 68 And this failure is more than irritating. It costs companies a lot of money to replace someone who does not fit in. So how do companies judge if someone has the right competence for a job in another country? 69 Are they interested in other ways of doing things? Can they see advantages and disadvantages, or only their own viewpoint? Sensitivity is a key factor too. Is the person able to deal with other ways of looking at a problem? How do they deal with authority? What about motivation? Are they willing to treat others with respect and understanding? Such questions can be answered partly by the use of questionnaires and interviews, but of course only real experience can give the final answer. So what else can a company do to make sure that a person is right for an overseas assignment? 70 Experienced colleagues can also be used to ease someone through the first stages. And another key area is to make sure that the relatives receive similar backup and training: it’s no good having a happy employee who is under pressure from his or her partner to come home. A．Working with other cultures is not for everyone. B．One way is training, and many companies now invest substantial amounts of money to prepare people to cope with living and working in another culture. C．It used to be so easy. D．The ideal person for an overseas assignment has to be delegated when necessary. E．One way is to try and find out how aware they are of other cultures. F．They need to be able to accept other ways of doing things. V. Summary writing (10’) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible. The Rise of Gig Economy The rise of the gig economy — short-term, freelance (自由职业), or contract work — has transformed traditional employment. A survey reveals that 60% of freelancers report greater job satisfaction than full-time office workers, but research also suggests this shift has mixed effects on worker satisfaction. Autonomy and flexibility stand as the clearest advantage. Workers can set their own schedules, choose projects that interest them, and even work from anywhere. Many find this freedom liberating compared to traditional 9-to-5 jobs. Gig work enables skill diversification — workers can take on varied projects across industries, expanding their expertise beyond a single job role. This exposure often leads to faster career growth and higher earning potential in the long term. Yet beneath this surface of independence lie significant drawbacks. Financial security often escapes most gig workers, who typically don’t receive health coverage, retirement plans or paid leave. During economic downturns, gig workers are especially vulnerable, as seen during the pandemic when many lost income overnight. The psychological strain often goes unnoticed. Working alone without colleagues can lead to feelings of isolation, while the constant pressure to secure new projects creates persistent stress. Many freelancers describe their experience a “feast-or-famine” cycle. Interestingly, studies show that hybrid models — combining gig work with part-time traditional jobs — lead to the highest satisfaction. This approach provides stability while retaining flexibility. A junior developer working remotely for a fintech startup develops custom ChatGPT plugins for e-commerce clients via Toptal. The steady startup salary covers living expenses, while high-margin freelance projects fund his AI upskilling courses. Policy makers and companies are now exploring innovative ways to improve gig workers’ conditions. Some propose portable benefits, where workers carry insurance and retirement plans across jobs. Others suggest minimum wage guarantees for platform-based gigs. As the gig economy continues expanding, its ultimate impact will depend on how society addresses these structural challenges. For individual workers, success increasingly means navigating the delicate balance between cherished freedom and essential security — a balancing act that may redefine work for generations to come. 71._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Translation (15’) 72．以防可能发生的紧急情况，学校已安排安保人员在各公共区域配备灭火器，确保现场万事俱备. （arrange；which）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 73．直到看见那栋覆着厚厚尘土的倒塌房屋，我才意识到安全意识有多么重要。（strike；coat）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 74．应呼吁地震幸存者团结一心、重建家园。（call；survive）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 75．这位头发花白的业余运动员与老友不期而遇，脑海中浮现出那段为梦想而奋斗的青春岁月。（remind）（汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ VII. Guided writing (25’) Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假定你是李华，你班英语课前要增设一个环节。外教Steven提出“Introduce an inspiring saying”和“Share an unforgettable experience”两个选项供大家选择。请给Steven写一封邮件，内容包括： (1)你的选择; (2)说明理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右; (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Steven, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 试题 第3页（共6页） 试题 第4页（共6页） 试题 第1页（共6页） 试题 第2页（共6页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年高二上学期期中模拟卷 素养提升卷·参考答案 （满分：140分） I. Listening Comprehension（25’） 1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．B 6．D 7．B 8．B 9．C 10．A 11．D 12．C 13．B 14．B 15．C 16．D 17．A 18．B 19．C 20．C II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A（10’） 21. breathe 22. has been adapted 23. Although##Though 24. employing 25. emphasis 26. featured 27. a 28. that 29. to live 30. without Section B（10’） 31. D 32. A 33. K 34. B 35. I 36. F 37. J 38. G 39. C 40. H III. Reading Comprehension (45’) Section A（15’） 41. C 42. A　43. B　44. A　45. D　46. B　47. A　48. D　49. C　50. D　51. C　52. B　53. A　54. D　55. B Section B（22’） 56. B　57. D　58. A 59. C　60. B　61. A　62. C 63. C　64. B　65. A　66. C Section C（8’） 67．C 68．A 69．E 70．B V. Summary writing (10’) 71.The gig economy, referring to freelance and short-term work, has both merits and demerits. It offers flexibility and skill diversification but poses risks like financial insecurity and stress. Hybrid models combining gig and traditional work can provide stability, while policy reforms like portable benefits and minimum payment enhance security. Balancing freedom and security is key to reshaping future employment. (59) VI. Translation (15’) 72. In case of possible emergencies, the school has arranged for security staff to equip fire extinguishers in all public areas, which ensures everything is well prepared on site. 73. It didn’t strike me how significant safety awareness is until I saw the collapsed house coated with thick dust. 74. It is called on that the earthquake survivors should stay united and rebuild their homes. 75. The gray-haired amateur met his old friend/former friend unexpectedly, which reminded him of the years of youth/when they were striving for dreams. VII. Guided writing (25’) Dear Steven, Hearing the idea of adding a new part before our English class, I’m writing to express my preference for the “Introduce an inspiring saying”. This part can completely broaden our views by exposing us to diverse wisdom from various perspectives. For instance, students are expected to interpret and share insightful sayings with their peers, helping us better understand the English language and its cultural context, which in turn sharpens our language skills. Specifically, by interpreting the motivational saying like “Where there is a will, there is a way”, students can be inspired to adopt a more positive mindset in both studies and daily lives. I firmly believe “Introduce an inspiring saying” will make our English class more vibrant and profound. Thank you for considering my suggestion! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $One listening comprehension section a directions. In section a, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said, the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once after you hear a conversation and the question about IT, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice is the best answer to the question you have heard. Now you have one hundred seconds to read all the choices on the screen. One, do you know what they're working on over there? Another parking lot. I thought . that was where the new highway exit was going. Question, what are the speakers mainly talking about? Two, do you think we'll be able to get a table at that new restaurant tonight? I really hope so. I heard it's always packed. Why don't . you call and check tion? Why does the man suggest the woman . call the restaurant? Three, do you know what happened to tim? I haven't seen him around lately. Clearly. you haven't been to the new cafe downtown question. What can we learn about tim? For have you seen how passionate David is about teaching his students? Love him? absolutely. He and that job were made for each other. Question, what does the man mean? Five, did you watch the game last night? I was shocked that our team lost. I thought for sure they'd win. So IT was quite a surprise when they lost by twenty points. Question, how did the man feel about their team's performance in the game? Six hey, mary, you look exhausted long day at work. Yeah, kind of. But it's not just work. I've been stuck with my newest book, and I can't seem to complete . IT question. Why is mary exhausted? Seven, did you consider applying for that new job position? IT cross my mind. but i'm not certainly i'm ready for . a change question. What can be learned about the man? Eight, how long did you have to wait in line for the tickets of the football match? Quite a while, about three hours, actually. Question, what can we learn from the conversation? Nine, how did you do in the history test? Not great. I wasn't quite sure what to study, so I played video games instead. Question, what did the man imply? Ten, I heard lisa pretended . he did all the work on the project. That doesn't sound like her at all. SHE is not that kind of person . question, what does the woman mean? Section b directions . in section b, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation, the passengers and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice would be the best answer to the question. You have heard questions eleven through thirteen are based on the following passage. Now you have thirty seconds to read all the choices on the screen. The story goes like this. After ten long years of battle, the greeks finally took joy, an ancient and powerful city believed to be located in what is now turkey. But they did not take IT with weapons. Instead, they used a giant wooden horse according to the ancient tail. Greek soldiers hid inside the horse, pretending IT was a piece offering. The trojan people, thinking the war was over, brought IT into their city. That night, the hidden soldiers came out, open the gates for the greek army, who then took joy. The first written in account of the wooden horse, appears in the odd c by homer, written around seven hundred fifty B. C, long after the war supposedly took place. Many experts believe troy was real, but was the horse. That's another question. Some historians think the horse, i've been a symbol for a powerful weapon. Others believe that could have been linked to an earthquake since the god of the sea, and earthquakes was also connected to horses. We may never know the full truth, but one thing is certain, this wooden horse has made its way into history. Now listen again, the story goes like this. After ten long years of battle, the greeks finally took joy, an ancient and powerful city believed to be located in what is now turkey. But they did not take IT with weapons. Instead, they used a giant wooden horse according to the ancient tail. Greek soldiers hid inside the horse, pretending IT was a piece offering. The trojan people, thinking the war was over, brought IT into their city. That night, the hidden soldiers came out, open the gates for the greek army, who then took joy. The first written account of the wooden horse appears in the odd sy by homer, written around seven hundred fifty B. C. Long after the war supposedly took place. Many experts believe troy was real, but was the horse. That's another question. Some historians think the horse might have been a symbol for a powerful weapon. Others believe that could have been linked to an earthquake since the god of the sea, and earthquakes was also connected to horses. We may never know the full truth, but one thing is certain, this wooden horse has made its way into history. Questions eleven, what is the passage mainly about. Twelve. according to the passage, why did the trojan people bring the wooden horse into their city? Thirteen what do some historians believe the wooden horse might have represented? Questions fourteen through sixteen are based on the following passage. Now you have thirty seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Imagine standing under the desert sun where temperatures climb, yet camels remain remarkably cool. How do they do IT? The secret lies in their coat in the way they manage water. At first, IT may seem like a camel thick coat would make IT hoder. But instead, IT protects the camel by blocking sunlight in slowing heat gain. Inside, the camel controls its water loss, releasing small amounts of sweats. Slowly, this gradual drawing up keeps IT cool for a long time. Now picture a material that works just like this natural cooling system. Scientists have created a special two layer material that follows the camel trick. The bottom layer holds water just like a camels body. When the water dries up, IT cools the surface. But here's the clever part. The top layer is a light material that behaves like the camel coat. IT lets water escape while reducing heat absorption, making the cooling effect last much longer. The result a material that can keep objects cool for days without electricity. This could help store food in medicine safely, or even make buildings more comfortable without using energy hungry conditioning. Just like camel survive the heat with their natural cooling system. This smart material could change the way we stay cool in hot environments. Now listen again. Imagine . standing under the desert sun where temperatures climb, yet cammell remain remarkably cool. How do they do IT? The secret lies in their coat and the way they manage water. At first, IT may seem like a camel thick coat would make IT harder, but instead, IT protects the camel by blocking sunlight and slowing heat gain. Inside, the camel controls its water loss, releasing small amounts of sweats. Slowly, this gradual drawing up keeps IT cool for a long time. Now, picture of material that works just like this natural cooling system, scientists have created a special two layer real that follows the camels trick. The bottom layer holds water just like a camel's body. When the water dries up, IT cools the surface. But here's the clever part. The top layer is a light material that behaves like the camel coat. IT lets water escape while reducing heat absorption, making the cooling effect last much longer. The result a material that can keep objects cool for days without electricity. This could help store food in medicine safely, or even make buildings more comfortable without using energy. Hungry air conditioning, just like camel, survive the heat with their natural cooling system. This smart material could change the way we stay cool in hot environments. Questions fourteen, what is the passage mainly about. Fifteen, how does the camel coat work? Sixteen, what can be learned about the material introduced in the passage? Questions seventeen through twenty are based on the following conversation. Now you have forty seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Have you ever been stuck in a conversation where no one knows what to say? absolutely. I read something about this the other day. One trick is to start with a kind remark. IT helps break the ice. That makes sense. Everyone appreciates a kind word. But what if IT comes off as forced? Well, ideally, IT should be genuine. Maybe something like you have a really calm presence. okay. And what if the conversation still feels awkward after that. then you go into hostage negotiation mode. Listen, more than you talk, people like to be heard. So basically let them do the talking exactly. ask them about their interests, not along, and follow up with questions. The more they feel understood, the smoother the conversation HMM. I like that, but what if they're just giving one word answers? That's when you activate plan sea having escaped fruit a polite way to wrap things up like I won't keep you but IT was great chatting . IT sounds smooth instead of sudden i'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need to use the escape plan too often. Now, listen again. Have you ever been stuck in a conversation where no one knows what to say? absolutely. I read something about this the other day. One trick is to start with a kind remark. IT helps break the ice. That makes sense. Everyone appreciates a kind word. But what if IT comes off as forest? ed? Well, ideally you should be genuine. Maybe something like you have a really . calm presence. okay. And what if the conversation still feels awkward after that? Then you go into hostage negotiation mode. Listen, more than you talk, people like to be heard. so basically let them do the talking exactly. ask them about their interests, not along, and follow up with questions. The more they feel understood, the smoothed the conversation. 哼。i like that. But what if they're just giving one word answers? That's when you activate plans see having a skied fruit a polite way to wrap things up like I won't keep you, but I was great chatting . IT sounds smooth instead of sudden i'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need to use the escape plan too often. Questions seventeen, what are the speakers mainly talking about? Eighteen, what is one suggested way to start a conversation? Nineteen, what does hostage negotiation mode referred to in the conversation? Twenty, according to the man, what is plan? see. 2026-2027学年高二上学期期中模拟卷 英语·素养提升卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．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。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的签字笔或者钢笔将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．测试范围：必修第一册（沪教版）。 5. 难度系数：0.65。 6．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Listening Comprehension（25’） Section A（10’） Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. A parking lot. B. A traffic accident. C. A construction project. D. A new highway. 2.A. To get directions to the restaurant. B. To ask about the restaurant’s menu. C. To cancel their reservation for tonight. D. To find out if there are available tables. 3. A. He has moved downtown. B. He doesn’t go out much. C. He can be found at the café. D. He doesn’t want to meet the man. 4. A. David is a perfect match for his job. B. David and his students don’t get along. C. David is thinking of becoming a teacher. D. David finds teaching easier than expected. 5. A. Excited. B. Disappointed. C. Relieved. D. Concerned. 6.A. She has been reading late at night. B. She has just come back from work. C. She has just returned from a business trip. D. She has been struggling with writing her book. 7. A. He is well prepared for a change. B. He is unsure about switching jobs. C. He has applied for the new position. D. He has considered the woman’s suggestion. 8. A. The man is still waiting in line for the tickets. B. Many people wanted to watch the football match. C. The woman didn’t expect the man to get the tickets. D. The football match has been delayed for three hours. 9. A. He wasn’t certain if he did well in the test. B. He wasn’t aware of the harm of video games. C. He didn’t spend much time preparing for the test. D. He didn’t know for sure when the test would start. 10. A. Lisa is usually honest and fair. B. Lisa should perform better at work. C. Lisa needs to take less responsibility. D. Lisa did most of the work on the project. Section B（15’） Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11. A. The geography of ancient Troy. B. The role of horses in Greek folktales. C. What weapons the Greeks used in battle. D. Whether the Trojan Horse was a real story. 12. A. They knew it had something inside. B. They planned to burn it as a sacrifice. C They believed it was a peace offering. D. They wanted to use it as a war machine. 13. A. A religious gift to the gods. B. A symbol for the earthquake. C. A ship that brought Greeks to Troy. D. A real structure that soldiers hid inside. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 14. A. What can keep objects cool under the sun. B. How camels inspire a new way to stay cool. C. What makes camels’ cooling system unique. D. How camels survive well in the desert’s heat. 15. A. It keeps the camel warm at night. B. It traps heat and prevents sweating. C. It blocks sunlight and slows down heat absorption. D. It allows the camel to obtain more water from the air. 16. A. It works best in cold environments. B. It releases heat quickly to keep objects cool. C. It needs constant water refills to function properly. D. It helps regulate temperature without using electricity. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 17. A. How to make conversations smoother. B. The importance of listening in a conversation. C. How to end an awkward conversation naturally. D. The best ways to avoid unnecessary conversations. 18. A. Talking about the weather. B. Making a positive comment. C. Looking more natural than forced. D. Waiting for the other person to speak. 19. A. Using vivid vocabulary to sound more engaging. B. Trying to convince the other person to stay longer. C. Listening more and allowing the other person to talk. D. Keeping asking questions about the other person’s interests. 20. A. Switching to another topic. B. Using humor to ease the tension. C. Ending the conversation politely. D. Leaving without too much explanation. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A（10’） Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The success of Black Myth: Wukong is the latest example of how pop culture and technology can 21 (breath) new life into traditional culture. The game is based on the classic Journey to the West, which 22 (adapt) countless times into films or television series. 23 there have been previous video game versions, Black Myth: Wukong stands apart from those. While 24 (employ) cutting-edge technology to bring excitement to players, it also lays 25 (emphasize) on tradition with its description of real-life temples and towers. Since its release, tourists have been flooding to Shanxi to visit the historical sites 26 (feature) in the game. As a result, the beauty of ancient Chinese architecture is being rediscovered. The game has also introduced young audiences to traditional Chinese music. In Level 2, the headless Budda Lingji plays 27 traditional Chinese instrument sanxian (三弦), singing “Success and failure, life and death, all are beyond reason.” This Shanbei storytelling piece leaves a deep emotional impact. Although it may seem very traditional, this collision between old and new has actually created something popular 28 relates to all audiences. It’s a great mistake to assume that the new is better than the old. Traditional culture provides us with a sense of identity and gives us the values we need—hard work, love of family, a sense of right and wrong — 29 (live) meaningful lives. Instead of replacing tradition, pop culture and modern technology can enrich this cultural heritage, which allows it to reach a broader audience 30 losing its essence. Section B（10’） Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. cultivating   B. delayers   C. temptation   D. effectively   E. motivational   F. energized G. scheduling   H. favorable   I. identify   J. vision   K. monitored It is tempting, when your shiny New Year’s resolutions start to collapse, to tell yourself that self-control simply isn’t your strong point. “Oh well,” you might say, surrendering to the desire for a large glass of beer. “No willpower, that’s my problem.” But, according to a body of scientific research, willpower is not a talent that a lucky few are born with. It is a skill to be practised. “Willpower is a dynamic fluctuation resource.” explains Frank Ryan, consultant clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for dummies. “Our level of willpower fluctuates according to our motivation in any given situation. Everybody can learn to use their willpower more 31 .” Even if you are not trying to turn over a new leaf for the new year, 32 willpower is a good idea, as the psychologist Walter Mischel demonstrated in the 1960s and 70s. In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Their performance was then 33 into adulthood. The “high 34 ” went on to achieve greater academic success, better health and lower divorce rates. “To maximize our chances of sticking to resolutions,” Ryan says, “we should 35 our willpower profile. For example: some people are more impulsive than others. That does come down to personality.” Introverts tend to get 36 by thoughts and ideas. So, if that’s you, you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner 37 than extroverts who get fired up by people and social approval. For introverts, 38 time to reflect on your progress, such as keeping a diary can be helpful. For extroverts, signing up for a group such as Parkrun or Weight Watchers where everyone has common goal can help you to strengthen your resolve, as can sharing even small progress with others. “You need to learn the core skills to cope with triggers and cues that activate your reward-seeking response,” Ryan adds. “It’s about coping with 39 which often comes from the environment, the people, places or things that act as 40 magnets to challenge your willpower.” In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts. III. Reading Comprehension (45’) Section A（15’） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. It was a cold, rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she 41 that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, 42 making the two-hour journey through thick fog. Nothing could be worth this,I thought as I 43 along the dangerous highway. Turning down a narrow track, we 44 and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens (常青树) 45 over us.Gradually,the peace and silence of the place began to 46 my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped at the top of the mountain and I was entirely held in 47 . There across fields and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from the light one to the most brilliant. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and 48 the mountainside in gold. 49 occurred to my mind.Who created such beauty? How? When? As we approached the house that stood in the center of the property, we saw a 50 that read: “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman-Two Hands, Two Feet and Very Little Brain.” The second was:“ 51 at a Time.” The third: “Started in 1958.” As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen that I could 52 speak.“She changed the world,” I finally said, “one small plant at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the 53 of an idea, but she kept at it.” The wonder of it would not let me go. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a dream and 54 it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?” Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “ 55 yet, start today.” 41. A. asked B. commanded C. insisted D. predicted 42. A. unwillingly B. undoubtedly C. unknowingly D. unexpectedly 43. A. walked B. inched C. wandered D. fled 44. A. pulled over B. stepped down C. looked up D. turned off 45. A. greeted B. flowed C. reached D. towered 46. A. admit B. fill C. control D. read 47. A. amazement B. curiosity C. amusement D. confusion 48. A. pushed B. moved C. swung D. bathed 49. A. Doubts B. Ideas C. Questions D. Requests 50. A. signal B. symbol C. symptom D. sign 51. A. Each B. Some C. One D. That 52. A. surely B. barely C. mostly D. instantly 53. A. beginning B. intention C. ending D. absence 54. A. set off B. worked out C. set down D. worked at 55. A. Later B. Better C. Happier D. Harder Section B（22’） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Public Events at the Library of Congress The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodation for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov Exhibition — World War I: American Artists View the Great War 8:30 am-4:30 pm An exhibition showing how American artists aroused public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. “World War I: American Artists View the Great War” will open on Saturday, April 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and is open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will remain open for a year, closing on April 6, 2018. Location: Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-6021 Event — “Presidential Inauguration Treasures” 10:00 am-3:00 pm The two-week display on inaugural (就职典礼), at the Library of Congress, will feature presidential treasures: the handwritten speeches of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln and collections on the lighter side: menus, dance cards and souvenirs. The display will include newspapers, film clips, a demonstration of online resources and a challenging presidential history quiz. The display is free and open to the public. Location: Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-2922 Film — The NeverEnding Story (Warner Bros, 1984) 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Bastian Balthazar Bux, a young boy bullied at school, hid himself one day in an old book shop, where he discovers a mysterious book The NeverEnding Story. Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building Contact: (202)707-9994 Concert — Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI 8:00 pm-10:30 pm Early music star Jordi Savall gathers exceptional performers, classical and traditional, to show the rich musical history of “La Serenissima” over a thousand years of empire. *PRE — CONCERT CONVERSATION 6:30 PM — Whittall Pavilion (no tickets required)* Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: (202)707-5502 56.According to the article, the public events at the Library of Congress ________. A. are all free and open to the public throughout the year B. are presented in various forms like exhibitions and shows C. are only available for local residents of Washington D. have to be booked at least five days in advance 57.Fans of ancient music are most likely to enjoy events held at ________. A. Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building B. Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building C. Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building D. Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building 58.What can visitors expect to experience if they arrive at the Library of Congress at noon? A. A collection of artworks depicting World War I. B. A full-length fantasy film. C. A hands-on exhibition under expert guidance. D. A live concert featuring different music performers. (B) The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation, “I know all about this area! The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,” I said to his German family. “How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first-generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 59.What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A. Her past travel adventures. B. Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C. Her childhood experience. D. Her previous school education. 60.What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A. It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B. Parents there spoke their mother tongues. C. Kids there were born outside of America. D. It was famous for its many restaurants. 61.What did New York provide? A. Diverse learning opportunities. B. Quality education programs. C. Financial support for parents. D. Welfare benefits for the poor. 62.What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To persuade readers to move to New York City. B. To explain how public transportation works in New York. C. To illustrate how growing up in New York shaped her values and ambitions. D. To argue that museums should always be free of charge. (C) Many people are unsure about drinking water before meals. They worry it might dilute their stomach acid. However, a new study finds that drinking water before eating can support weight loss and provide other health advantages. Having water before a meal helps you feel fuller, which reduces how much food you eat. It can also affect your food choices. When your body has sufficient water, it tends to prefer protein over high-calorie carbohydrates (碳水化合物). Drinking more water, particularly before meals, can lower your fasting blood sugar. While it is not a treatment for overweight, this simple habit helps control blood sugar and may prevent the condition from deteriorating. Water is also good for your blood circulation. Health experts recommend starting your day with a glass of warm water. This may lower your risk of blood clots and heart problems. The suggested amount is 200-400 ml, at a warm temperature of 35℃-40℃. If you often feel constipated (便秘), drinking more warm water can improve your digestion. Do not replace water with drinks like soda or coffee, as warm water is much better for your digestive system. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink water regularly in small amounts. The recommended approach includes drinking about 200-250ml each time, with regular intervals between servings. Contrary to popular belief, drinking water during meals is perfectly acceptable. Some people find water tasteless and choose sugary drinks instead. But too many sweet drinks can lead to weight gain and harm both your overall health and your teeth. 63.What effect does enough water in your body have on food preferences? A. It increases desire for high-sugar foods. B. It makes people dislike high-protein foods. C. It causes a preference for protein D. It reduces interest in various foods completely. 64.The word “deteriorating” in paragraph 2 most probably means ______. A. improving gradually B. becoming worse C. disappearing instantly D. being controlled 65.What can be inferred about drinking water during meals? A. It challenges common beliefs about drinking water. B. It is less effective than drinking water before meals. C. It is a harmful habit that affects digestion. D. It is the most important time to drink water. 66.What is the main idea of the passage? A. The dangers of replacing water with sugary drinks. B. The debate over whether to drink water during meals. C. The benefits of drinking water and recommended approaches. D. The health problems cured by drinking water. Section C（8’） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How do companies decide who to send overseas? 67 Just find someone with the right background, ask them if they wanted to go, and that was it. So an engineer just needed to be able to offer the technical expertise required to do the job, a manager simply needed to know the right people, an accountant needed to know how the books worked and nothing else. If they could speak English, then they could probably do the job. But times are changing. More and more overseas assignments are failing. The reason? Lack of intercultural competence. Companies have discovered that finding the right person for the job is much more than simply identifying the person who could have done the job if it had been in their home country. 68 And this failure is more than irritating. It costs companies a lot of money to replace someone who does not fit in. So how do companies judge if someone has the right competence for a job in another country? 69 Are they interested in other ways of doing things? Can they see advantages and disadvantages, or only their own viewpoint? Sensitivity is a key factor too. Is the person able to deal with other ways of looking at a problem? How do they deal with authority? What about motivation? Are they willing to treat others with respect and understanding? Such questions can be answered partly by the use of questionnaires and interviews, but of course only real experience can give the final answer. So what else can a company do to make sure that a person is right for an overseas assignment? 70 Experienced colleagues can also be used to ease someone through the first stages. And another key area is to make sure that the relatives receive similar backup and training: it’s no good having a happy employee who is under pressure from his or her partner to come home. A．Working with other cultures is not for everyone. B．One way is training, and many companies now invest substantial amounts of money to prepare people to cope with living and working in another culture. C．It used to be so easy. D．The ideal person for an overseas assignment has to be delegated when necessary. E．One way is to try and find out how aware they are of other cultures. F．They need to be able to accept other ways of doing things. V. Summary writing (10’) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible. The Rise of Gig Economy The rise of the gig economy — short-term, freelance (自由职业), or contract work — has transformed traditional employment. A survey reveals that 60% of freelancers report greater job satisfaction than full-time office workers, but research also suggests this shift has mixed effects on worker satisfaction. Autonomy and flexibility stand as the clearest advantage. Workers can set their own schedules, choose projects that interest them, and even work from anywhere. Many find this freedom liberating compared to traditional 9-to-5 jobs. Gig work enables skill diversification — workers can take on varied projects across industries, expanding their expertise beyond a single job role. This exposure often leads to faster career growth and higher earning potential in the long term. Yet beneath this surface of independence lie significant drawbacks. Financial security often escapes most gig workers, who typically don’t receive health coverage, retirement plans or paid leave. During economic downturns, gig workers are especially vulnerable, as seen during the pandemic when many lost income overnight. The psychological strain often goes unnoticed. Working alone without colleagues can lead to feelings of isolation, while the constant pressure to secure new projects creates persistent stress. Many freelancers describe their experience a “feast-or-famine” cycle. Interestingly, studies show that hybrid models — combining gig work with part-time traditional jobs — lead to the highest satisfaction. This approach provides stability while retaining flexibility. A junior developer working remotely for a fintech startup develops custom ChatGPT plugins for e-commerce clients via Toptal. The steady startup salary covers living expenses, while high-margin freelance projects fund his AI upskilling courses. Policy makers and companies are now exploring innovative ways to improve gig workers’ conditions. Some propose portable benefits, where workers carry insurance and retirement plans across jobs. Others suggest minimum wage guarantees for platform-based gigs. As the gig economy continues expanding, its ultimate impact will depend on how society addresses these structural challenges. For individual workers, success increasingly means navigating the delicate balance between cherished freedom and essential security — a balancing act that may redefine work for generations to come. 71._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Translation (15’) 72．以防可能发生的紧急情况，学校已安排安保人员在各公共区域配备灭火器，确保现场万事俱备. （arrange；which）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 73．直到看见那栋覆着厚厚尘土的倒塌房屋，我才意识到安全意识有多么重要。（strike；coat）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 74．应呼吁地震幸存者团结一心、重建家园。（call；survive）（汉译英） _____________________________________________ 75．这位头发花白的业余运动员与老友不期而遇，脑海中浮现出那段为梦想而奋斗的青春岁月。（remind）（汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ VII. Guided writing (25’) Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假定你是李华，你班英语课前要增设一个环节。外教Steven提出“Introduce an inspiring saying”和“Share an unforgettable experience”两个选项供大家选择。请给Steven写一封邮件，内容包括： (1)你的选择; (2)说明理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右; (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Steven, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $