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2026-2027学年度第一学期月考试卷 高二英语 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What bothers Anna? A. Her school life. B. A long-lost friend. C. A mistake in the speech. 2. What is the total monthly rent for the studio with Wi-Fi? A. $300. B. $330. C. $380. 3. Why did the woman fail to learn Spanish? A. She didn’t have a study partner. B. She set her goal in general terms. C. She couldn’t use the Spanish app well. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A documentary. B. Their professor. C. A tourist attraction. 5. What does the woman imply? A. The man is efficient. B. She needs the man’s help. C. The man might leave early today. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. When did the conference end? A. On April 18th. B. On April 19th. C. On April 20th. 7. What makes the conference special? A. The location. B. The participants. C. The theme. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What does George say about the restaurant? A. It has reasonable prices. B. It’s unpopular with tourists. C. It specializes in Western food. 9. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Guide and tourist. C. Waiter and customer. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What did James do during the World Games? A. He joined a basketball team. B. He attended a fistball competition. C. He enjoyed a frisbee practice game. 11. How did James find the sports atmosphere in Chengdu? A. It was a bit boring. B. It was very lively. C. It was too competitive. 12. Where does the conversation take place? A. In an office. B. In a stadium. C. In a park. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the woman doing? A. Teaching a class. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview. 14. What inspired the man to start the Reconnect Movement? A. His high school teachers’ advice. B. Mobile phone overuse among students. C. Requirements for campus social activities. 15. How is the Reconnect Movement different from other campaigns? A. It calls for a complete phone ban. B. It limits the number of attendees. C. It helps communicate face-to-face naturally. 16. How does the man feel about the spread of the Reconnect Movement? A. Confident. B. Doubtful. C. Worried. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did Jane Goodall go to Africa? A. To study wild animals. B. To visit places of interest. C. To record local people’s lives. 18. What do we know about Dr. Leakey? A. He named some chimpanzees. B. He provided Jane Goodall with a job. C. He recommended Jane Goodall to read Tarzan. 19. When did Jane Goodall pass away? A. At the age of 89. B. At the age of 90. C. At the age of 91. 20. What is the speaker trying to do in the end? A. Explain why Jane Goodall loves nature. B. Encourage people to protect wild animals. C. Praise Jane Goodall’s contributions and influence. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Hydrogen Shot Fellowship The Energy Earthshots Initiative, launched at the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) this year, is aimed at accelerating breakthroughs of clean energy solutions within the decade and training the diverse STEM workforce needed to make this a reality. Enter this program, an opening for 1-2 current Bachelors’, Masters’, and Doctoral students to come work with us. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Science Careers at Argonne This annual program brings inspiration, knowledge, and tips for exploring STEM careers directly to female high school students with the aim of advocating for greater gender diversity in the STEM workforce. At the event, Argonne National Laboratory’s female scientists and engineers instruct students on their career goals, provide networking opportunities, and share Argonne’s work to advance science, including global challenges such as fighting the climate crisis. Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World This dynamic program invites students to explore the many applications of nuclear science and its impact on energy, healthcare, food, and the environment through an interactive set of free resources. Explore STEM project starters, digital lesson plans, and exciting virtual field trip s where you can learn about different careers in nuclear science. The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program This is for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors seeking to gain experience in energy research. Participants will complete a cutting-edge research project at one of DOE’s national laboratories or at DOE headquarters under the instruction of our scientists and engineers. The best part is that you will contribute to the FECM mission of minimizing the environmental impacts of fossil fuels while working towards net-zero emissions! 1. Which program is designed for girls? A. Hydrogen Shot Fellowship. B. Science Careers at Argonne. C. Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World. D. The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. 2. What can students do in Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World? A. Go on virtual field trips. B. Start different careers. C. Research with nuclear scientist. D. Get network opportunities. 3. What do the four programs have in common? A. They are energy-related. B. They are STEM programs. C. They target undergraduates. D. They aim to tackle climate crisis. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文属于应用文。文章介绍了四个不同的项目或计划，每个部分都提供了简要的描述、目标群体、活动内容或目的等信息，旨在通知或宣传这些聚焦于STEM教育、清洁能源、核科学及能源研究领域的项目机会。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由Science Careers at Argonne部分中的“This annual program brings inspiration, knowledge, and tips for exploring STEM careers directly to female high school students with the aim of advocating for greater gender diversity in the STEM workforce. (这个年度项目直接为女高中生提供探索STEM职业的灵感、知识和技巧，旨在倡导STEM劳动力中更大的性别多样性。)”可知，这个项目是专为女生设计的。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World部分中的“Explore STEM project starters, digital lesson plans, and exciting virtual field trip s where you can learn about different careers in nuclear science. (探索STEM项目启动者，数字课程计划和令人兴奋的虚拟实地考察，您可以了解核科学的不同职业。)”可知，学生可以在Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World项目中参与虚拟实地考察。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。由Hydrogen Shot Fellowship部分中的“The Energy Earthshots Initiative, launched at the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) this year, is aimed at accelerating breakthroughs of clean energy solutions within the decade and training the diverse STEM workforce needed to make this a reality. (美国能源部（DOE）今年启动了能源地球计划，旨在在十年内加速清洁能源解决方案的突破，并培训实现这一目标所需的多样化STEM劳动力。)”、Science Careers at Argonne部分中的“This annual program brings inspiration, knowledge, and tips for exploring STEM careers directly to female high school students with the aim of advocating for greater gender diversity in the STEM workforce. (这个年度项目直接为女高中生提供探索STEM职业的灵感、知识和技巧，旨在倡导STEM劳动力中更大的性别多样性。)”、Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World部分中的“Explore STEM project starters, digital lesson plans, and exciting virtual field trip s where you can learn about different careers in nuclear science. (探索STEM项目启动者，数字课程计划和令人兴奋的虚拟实地考察，您可以了解核科学的不同职业。)”、The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program部分中的“This is for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors seeking to gain experience in energy research. (本课程面向希望获得能源研究经验的STEM专业本科生和研究生。)”可知，它们都是STEM项目。故选B。 B Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a humorous photograph or sound. The great thing is that once we’ve had a good laugh, we feel happier. It would seem therefore, that bringing a bit of humour into more serious situations might be good for us. Places like a humourless office or a tense classroom could sometimes need a good dose of laughter. I know that in my workplace, a bit of hilarity can go a long way towards making it a more enjoyable place to spend eight or so hours a day. Seeing the funny side of things can certainly lift our spirits and that in turn can make us feel better about what we’re doing. Maybe we should get inspiration from Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada. When he walks around the firm’s Ontario headquarters he shares his sense of humour to bond (与……建立密切联系) with his staff. He says, “It can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.” Humour can be used by teachers in the classroom too. It’s a good way to break the ice with students and create a more relaxing atmosphere which is good for learning. But we have to be careful; not everyone laughs at the same things. While some of us may admire a work colleague or fellow student for their clever and well-told joke, others may consider them sarcastic (讽刺的), offensive or just an idiot! According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia’s Wharton School, a worker or boss who successfully uses humour is seen as both confident and competent, which in turn increases his or her status. He says, “Being funny is taking a risk, and being risky shows confidence.” 4. What does the underlined word “hilarity” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Humour. B. Horror. C. Stress. D. Time-off. 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. Bad jokes can have positive effects. B. People are always admired for their jokes. C. Humour can help employees get more effective. D. Seriousness can have a bad impact on your health. 6. What do we know about Steve Carlisle? A. He likes telling jokes to his employees. B. He uses his humour to break ice with students. C. He often leaves his office to watch over his staff. D. He considers humour a reflection of confidence and competence. 7. In which column will you probably find the text in a magazine? A. History. B. Lifestyle. C. Travel. D. Sport. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过举例阐述了幽默对于学习和工作的好处，同时辩证地提到了不合适的幽默的反面作用。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“It would seem therefore, that bringing a bit of humour into more serious situations might be good for us.(因此，在更严肃的场合中加入一点幽默似乎对我们有好处)”；第二段“Places like a humourless office or a tense classroom could sometimes need a good dose of laughter.(像毫无幽默感的办公室或紧张的教室这样的地方，有时需要一点笑声)”以及划线词后文“can go a long way towards making it a more enjoyable place to spend eight or so hours a day”可知，对于严肃的办公室或者紧张的教室之类的地方，有时一剂笑声就会带来大不同，所以在上班的地方，一点点幽默就能让这个每天工作八小时的场所变得更愉快。故划线词意思是“幽默”。故选 A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“When he walks around the firm’s Ontario headquarters he shares his sense of humour to bond (与……建立密切联系) with his staff. He says, “It can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.”(当他在公司位于安大略省的总部走动时，他会分享自己的幽默感，与员工建立联系。他说：“它可以帮助人们感到更放松，更舒适，从而更有效地工作。”)”可知，幽默能帮助员工在工作中更高效。故选 C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“When he walks around the firm’s Ontario headquarters he shares his sense of humour to bond (与……建立密切联系) with his staff.(当他在公司位于安大略省的总部走动时，他会分享自己的幽默感，与员工建立联系)”可知，Steve Carlisle 喜欢给员工讲笑话。故选 A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a humorous photograph or sound. The great thing is that once we’ve had a good laugh, we feel happier. It would seem therefore, that bringing a bit of humour into more serious situations might be good for us.(每个人有时都喜欢笑，无论是一个有趣的笑话，一个有趣的事件或一个幽默的照片或声音。最棒的是，一旦我们开怀大笑，我们会感到更快乐。因此，在更严肃的场合中加入一点幽默似乎对我们有好处)”结合本文是谈论幽默的议论文，推测来源于杂志里的生活方式板块。故选 B。 C While most musicians work with other artists when creating their music, Holly Herndon, an American musician and sound artist who is now based in Berlin, takes a different way, working with the machine learning software called Spawn. The software uses artificial neural (人工神经的) networks modeled after the structure of the human brain. These networks learn patterns from datasets during the training process. Based on the data, the networks create new material that includes Herndon’s own voice. When producing her album, PROTO, Holly trained datasets to write new music. The process requires the input data of music written by people or by artificial intelligence (AI). The neural networks then produce variations of that music. “Computers surprise you in a way that an instrument doesn’t,” Holly said. So what does music sound like when composed by what is essentially a robot? It sounds like music from the future! But Holly Herndon isn’t the only one exploring AI in composition. Machines have played an increasingly important role in music over the last century. The father of computer science, Alan Turing, developed the first computer-generated music in 1951. Then in 1980, David Cope from the University of California, Santa Cruz, developed EMI — Experiments in Musical Intelligence, a system that analyzes existing music and produces new pieces based on it. AI might not take over the job of the “pop star” anytime soon, or will it? Miquela Sousa is a computer-generated artist with over one million followers on Instagram. “I’m a model and singer, and I’m a robot,” Miquela said. This then raises the question: can we reproduce creativity using a computer? Though those questions are not easy to answer, I believe the next frontier of music lies somewhere in between. I can see the path forward with a new dawn of creativity that combines human inventiveness with AI. And the next chapter of music will certainly become wonderful as music and AI become even more closely connected. 8. What plays an important role in producing PROTO? A. Holly’s special voice. B. Holly’s rich knowledge. C. The input of existing music. D. The use of an instrument. 9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The recent famous music artists. B. The increasing diversity of AI music. C. The development of computer science. D. The history of computer-generated music. 10. Why does the author mention the example of Miquela Sousa? A. To show the popularity of smart robots. B. To promote deep thinking on AI musicians. C. To explain the tasks of computer-generated artists. D. To make comparisons between human and robotic artists. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards music co-created by AI and humans? A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Doubtful. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍音乐人Holly借助人工智能创作音乐，梳理计算机生成音乐发展历程，并探讨人工智能与人类联合创作音乐的前景。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When producing her album, PROTO, Holly trained datasets to write new music. The process requires the input data of music written by people or by artificial intelligence (AI).(在制作专辑PROTO时，霍莉训练数据集创作新音乐。这个过程需要录入由人类或人工智能创作的音乐数据。)”可知，录入已有音乐数据在制作这张专辑中起到重要作用。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“But Holly Herndon isn’t the only one exploring AI in composition. Machines have played an increasingly important role in music over the last century. The father of computer science, Alan Turing, developed the first computer-generated music in 1951. Then in 1980, David Cope from the University of California, Santa Cruz, developed EMI — Experiments in Musical Intelligence, a system that analyzes existing music and produces new pieces based on it.(但霍莉·赫恩登并不是唯一探索人工智能作曲的人。上个世纪，机器在音乐领域发挥的作用越来越大。计算机科学之父艾伦·图灵在1951年创作出第一首计算机生成音乐。随后在1980年，加州大学圣克鲁兹分校的戴维·科普开发出EMI——音乐智能实验系统，该系统能够分析现有音乐并以此创作新曲目。)”可知，本段按照时间顺序介绍计算机生成音乐的发展历史。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Miquela Sousa is a computer-generated artist with over one million followers on Instagram. “I’m a model and singer, and I’m a robot,” Miquela said. This then raises the question: can we reproduce creativity using a computer?(米克拉·索萨是一名计算机生成艺人，在照片墙拥有超百万粉丝。米克拉称：“我是模特兼歌手，同时我是机器人。”这就引出一个问题：我们能用计算机复刻创造力吗？)”可知，作者举这个例子，旨在引发人们对人工智能艺人相关问题的深入思考。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Though those questions are not easy to answer, I believe the next frontier of music lies somewhere in between. I can see the path forward with a new dawn of creativity that combines human inventiveness with AI. And the next chapter of music will certainly become wonderful as music and AI become even more closely connected.(尽管这些问题并不容易回答，但我相信音乐的下一个前沿领域介于两者之间。我能看到前进的道路，迎来创造力的新曙光，将人类创造能力与人工智能相结合。并且随着音乐和人工智能联系变得更加紧密，音乐的下一个篇章必将变得精彩。)”可知，作者对人类与人工智能协同创作音乐抱有信心。 D The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement. Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp (潮湿的) outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humor. Another key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies (喜剧) about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedies series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humor. Mr. Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr. Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humor. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor. 12. Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes? A. The British often enlarge the fact. B. The British try to understate something. C. British jokes are connected with many different cultures. D. British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries. 13. The author explains understatement by _______. A. describing a process B. using examples C. following time order D. making comparisons 14. Mr. Bean makes laugh by ______. A. telling funny stories B. copying how others behave C. making jokes about others’ accent D. using his body movement and facial expressions 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. British Humor in Comedy B. Humor in Different Cultures C. Developing Your Sense of Humor D. Understanding British Humor 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是如何理解英式幽默。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.(要记住的要点是，英国人经常使用轻描淡写。)”及第二段中的“Understatement means saying less than you think or feel.(轻描淡写的意思是说的比你想的或感觉的要少。)”可知，外国人很难理解英国笑话是因为英国人总是试图轻描淡写一些东西，故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp (潮湿的) outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.”(例如，如果某人在阵雨中淋湿了，他可能会说：“外面有点潮湿。”或者，如果有人非常不礼貌，对另一个人大喊大叫，其他人可能会说，“她不太友好。”)”可知，作者是通过举在雨中淋湿和不礼貌地对别人大喊大叫的例子的来解释轻描淡写的，故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Mr. Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh.(憨豆先生不常说话，而是用他的肢体动作和面部表情来逗人发笑。)”可知，憨豆先生是通过肢体动作和面部表情使人发笑的，故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.(然而，外国人通常很难理解他们的笑话。要记住的要点是，英国人经常使用轻描淡写。)”及倒数第二段中的“Another key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others.(理解英式幽默的另一个关键是，英国人喜欢拿自己和别人开玩笑。)”可知，本文主要讲的是如何理解英式幽默，因此最好的题目是D选项“Understanding British Humor(理解英式幽默)”，故选D。 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to add green tech to your home Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet. ____16____ Install smart light bulbs One quick way to reduce energy use is to switch all your light bulbs to energy-efficient versions called smart bulbs and use a virtual assistant to control them. These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers. ____17____ Just use your phone to shut them down. ____18____ Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks. Upcycle or recycle your old tech Tech is everywhere in our homes, and when a device gets old, we tend to replace it with a newer, better, faster version. It’s okay to get the latest device, but why not reuse and repurpose the older ones? For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone? ____19____ It’s not hard to start adding green tech to your home. ____20____ Once you start, you’ll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it. A. Add smart plugs everywhere B. Forgot to turn off the lights? C. Anyone can achieve it easily. D. Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV. E. Upcycle it instead of throwing it into the dust bin. F. The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today. G. Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了如何将绿色科技添加到您的家中。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet.(绿色科技是指将技术和科学相结合，创造出对环境友好的产品。这个想法是通过在家里使用产品和服务来减少能源消耗、浪费或对环境的有害影响，我们都可以帮助地球)”可知，本文的主题是介绍绿色科技，以及在家里使用绿色科技来减少能源消耗、浪费或对环境的有害影响，所以G项“Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today.(下面是几个快速简单的方法，你可以从今天开始使用)”承接上文，进一步提出本文主题，引出下文。故选G项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers.(这些灯泡往往使用7到9.5瓦的功率，却能提供与60瓦普通灯泡相同的亮度)”以及后文“Just use your phone to shut them down.(用手机关掉他们就行了)”可知，前文内容和后文无法连接，所以空处应是一个过渡句，引出下文，B项“Forgot to turn off the lights?(忘记关灯了?)”可知，下文是对此句的回答，且是介绍智能灯泡的方便，符合本段主题。故选B项。 【18题详解】 分析设空，是本段小标题，应是对本段的高度概括，根据下文“Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks.(智能插头也是一个很好的选择，可以用来控制电视、咖啡机或几乎任何可以插在墙上插座上工作的设备。像这样的设备只要插上电源就会消耗能量，所以使用你的手机或虚拟助手根据需要打开或关闭插头有助于阻止能量的消耗)”可知，本段主要讲述在家里使用智能插头，所以A项“Add smart plugs everywhere(到处添加智能插头)”符合本段主题，为本段小标题。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据前文“For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone?(例如，你可以升级你的旧电脑和笔记本电脑，把它们改造成家庭安全监视器。你有一部旧的安卓手机吗？)”可知，此处是针对本段主题在具体举例，所以空处应是说明把旧的安卓手机升级为“什么”，D项“Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV.(将其升级为电视遥控器)”符合实际。故选D项。 【20题详解】 根据前文“It’s not hard to start adding green tech to your home.(开始在家里添加绿色科技并不难)”以及后文“Once you start, you’ll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it.(一旦你开始使用，你很快就会发现绿色科技是多么方便，开始使用它是多么容易)”可知，F项“The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today.(真正的困难在于今天决定迈出第一步)”承接上文，引出下文，符合文意。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During the holidays, I was waiting in the checkout line to pay for my Christmas shopping at a large retail store. A young mother behind me was ____21____ to buy baby formula (配方奶粉) using a government assistance card that helps women and children afford necessities. ____22____, for some reason, her effort was in vain. I noticed her ____23____ and wanted to help, but I ____24____, afraid I might embarrass her and I was too shy. After she checked out, I bought the formula myself and ____25____ to the parking lot, hoping to catch her, but I was too ____26____. I ended up returning the cans, feeling a deep sense of ____27____. A couple of days later, I was back at the same store, ____28____ a few things for my kids. I spotted another mother ____29____ four cans of formula, holding worn-out coupons (优惠券). Her exhaustion ____30____ the struggles I had faced in my own hard days of parenthood. This time, I lingered after paying for my items, my heart pounding as her coupons didn’t ____31____ at the cashier. “May I cover this for you?” I asked softly. Her eyes ____32____. “Are you serious? That would be amazing!” she breathed, ____33____ that she was raising twins alone. We embraced, and when she asked why I helped, I shared how others had once lifted me up during my darkest days. “Now it’s my ____34____ to pay it forward,” I said firmly. She promised to do the same. I was ____35____ for this second chance to help another mom in need. I knew that whatever challenges she was facing, my small act would be the glimmer of hope she needed to get through the day. 21. A. struggling B. continuing C. pretending D. happening 22. A. Instead B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore 23. A. sorrow B. anger C. embarrassment D. fear 24. A. hesitated B. left C. insisted D. practiced 25. A. wandered B. rushed C. walked D. moved 26. A. far B. late C. shy D. tired 27. A. sadness B. hopelessness C. complaint D. regret 28. A. taking away B. catching up C. picking up D. looking into 29. A. pulling B. wrapping C. grabbing D. removing 30. A. worsened B. mirrored C. replaced D. illustrated 31. A. work B. operate C. succeed D. match 32. A. softened B. narrowed C. opened D. widened 33. A. confirming B. arguing C. recalling D. explaining 34. A. duty B. privilege C. turn D. task 35. A. anxious B. ready C. shocked D. grateful 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者在商店中两次遇到需要帮助的母亲，第一次因犹豫未能帮助，深感后悔；第二次抓住机会帮助了独自抚养双胞胎的母亲，并借此传递善意。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：我身后的一位年轻母亲正费力地用一张政府援助卡购买婴儿配方奶粉，这张卡旨在帮助妇女和儿童负担生活必需品。A. struggling挣扎；B. continuing继续；C. pretending假装；D. happening发生。根据下文“using a government assistance card that helps women and children afford necessities”和“her effort”可知，这位年轻母亲努力用政府援助卡购买婴儿配方奶粉，但遇到困难，短语struggle to do表示“费力地做某事”。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，由于某种原因，她的努力白费了。A. Instead反而；B. However然而；C. Moreover此外；D. Therefore因此。根据上文“A young mother behind me was ____ to buy baby formula (配方奶粉) using a government assistance card that helps women and children afford necessities.”和下文“her effort was in vain”可知，上文提到她尝试用救助卡买奶粉，后文提到她的努力白费了，上下文之间是转折关系。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：我注意到她的尴尬，想要帮忙，但我犹豫了，担心自己会让她难堪，而且我自己也太害羞了。A. sorrow悲伤；B. anger愤怒；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. fear恐惧。根据上文“her effort was in vain”可知，她用救助卡买奶粉却结算失败，在排队的众人面前，她的感受应该是尴尬的。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：我注意到她的尴尬，想要帮忙，但我犹豫了，担心自己会让她难堪，而且我自己也太害羞了。A. hesitated犹豫；B. left离开；C. insisted坚持；D. practiced练习。根据下文“afraid I might embarrass her and I was too shy”可知，作者担心让她尴尬且自己害羞，说明想帮忙但犹豫了。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：在她结账离开后，我自己买了奶粉，冲到停车场，希望能追上她，但我太晚了。A. wandered闲逛；B. rushed冲；C. walked走路；D. moved移动。根据下文“hoping to catch her”可知，作者买了配方奶粉后希望追上那位母亲，所以是冲到停车场。 【26题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在她结账离开后，我自己买了配方奶粉，冲到停车场，希望能追上她，但我太晚了。A. far远的；B. late晚的；C. shy害羞的；D. tired累的。根据下文“I ended up returning the cans”可知，作者没有追上她送出奶粉，说明太晚了。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：最后我只好把奶粉罐退掉，感到深深的后悔。A. sadness悲伤；B. hopelessness绝望；C. complaint抱怨；D. regret后悔。根据上文“I ended up returning the cans”可知，作者本来想帮忙却因为犹豫错过了机会，买了奶粉没能送出去，最后只能退货，内心充满遗憾、后悔。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：几天后，我再次来到同一家商店，为我的孩子们买些东西。A. taking away拿走；B. catching up赶上；C. picking up(顺路)购买；D. looking into调查。根据下文“I lingered after paying for my items”可知，作者再次来到同一家商店是为了购买东西。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：我注意到另一位母亲正拉出四罐配方奶粉，手里攥着破旧的优惠券。A. pulling拉；B. wrapping包裹；C. grabbing抓住；D. removing移除。根据下文“four cans of formula, holding worn-out coupons (优惠券)”可知，另一位母亲拉出四罐奶粉，表示从货架上取下来，准备用优惠券支付。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：她的疲惫映照出我自己在艰难的育儿岁月中所面临的挣扎。A. worsened恶化；B. mirrored映照；C. replaced取代；D. illustrated说明。根据倒数第二段中“I shared how others had once lifted me up during my darkest days”可知，作者也曾经历这样最黑暗的日子，这位母亲的疲惫让作者想起自己当年养育孩子时的艰难日子，说明她的疲惫映照出作者在艰难的育儿岁月中所面临的挣扎。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：这一次，我在付完自己的物品后逗留了一会儿，当她的优惠券在收银台无法使用时，我的心怦怦直跳。A. work奏效，产生预期的结果（或作用）；B. operate操作；C. succeed成功；D. match匹配。根据下文“May I cover this for you?”可知，作者提出为她支付，说明她的优惠券在收银台用不了，不起作用。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：她的眼睛睁大了。A. softened软化；B. narrowed缩小；C. opened打开；D. widened(使)变宽。根据下文“Are you serious? That would be amazing!”可知，当作者主动提出帮助时，她非常惊讶和感激，widened在句中表示眼睛睁大，体现意外又惊喜的反应。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：“你是认真的吗？那太棒了！”她深吸一口气，解释道她独自抚养着双胞胎。A. confirming确认；B. arguing争论；C. recalling回忆；D. explaining解释。根据下文“that she was raising twins alone”可知，她向主动帮忙的作者解释自己独自抚养双胞胎的情况，说明自己处境艰难的原因。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：“现在轮到我把这份善意传递下去了，”我坚定地说。A. duty责任；B. privilege特权；C. turn轮到的机会；D. task任务。根据上文“I shared how others had once lifted me up during my darkest days”可知，在自己最黑暗的日子里，作者曾受到他人的帮助，现在轮到自己把这份善意传递下去。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我很感激能有这第二次机会去帮助另一位需要帮助的母亲。A. anxious焦虑的；B. ready准备好的；C. shocked震惊的；D. grateful感激的。根据第二段中“I bought the formula myself and ____ to the parking lot, hoping to catch her, but I was too ____. I ended up returning the cans, feeling a deep sense of ____.”以及下文“for this second chance to help another mom in need”可知，作者之前错过了一次帮助有需要的母亲的机会，很懊悔，现在有第二次机会去帮助另一位有需要的母亲，内心是充满感激的。 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Hunan Museum, founded in 1951 and located at Kaifu District, Changsha, is the largest history museum in Hunan Province, where over 570,000 items in its ___36___ (collect) are housed. To preserve and study cultural relics and enrich visitors’ experiences, the Hunan Museum ___37___ (promote) digital transformation in recent years. ___38___ technicians do in the first step of a digital collection is to use high-precision equipment such as 3D laser scanners and high-definition cameras for data collection. Currently, the Hunan Museum has 209,300 images of cultural relics and nearly 2,400 3D models. “The Art of Life: Multimedia Exhibition of Mawangdui Han Culture” ___39___ (hold) at the Hunan Museum in 2024. As one of the largest digital exhibitions on cultural relics in China, it utilizes advanced multimedia technologies ___40___ (present) the latest research findings on the tombs. Besides viewing exhibits, visitors can dine at the museum’s restaurant, browse the souvenir stores, and experience snippets of Han Dynasty life. The dessert shop offers ___41___ load of historical artifact-themed desserts including cake rolls decorated with typical Han patterns. Even the dessert cup designs are based on lacquerware ___42___ (unearth) from the archaeological site of Mawangdui, which has provided invaluable cultural insights. The souvenir shop is filled with creative products showcasing the culture of the Western Han Dynasty. ___43___ a global perspective, the cultural heritage of Mawangdui provides a ___44___ (comprehend) view of the region’s past and makes the world understand ancient Chinese civilization. We believe that it ____45____ (sure) promotes cross-cultural exchanges. 【答案】36. collection 37. has promoted 38. What 39. was held 40. to present 41. a 42. unearthed 43. From 44. comprehensive 45. surely 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了湖南博物馆推进数字化转型，运用数字技术展示马王堆汉文化，同时介绍馆内特色餐饮文创及其文化价值。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：湖南博物馆建于1951年，坐落于长沙市开福区，是湖南省最大的历史博物馆，馆内收藏57万余件文物。作介词的宾语，用名词collection。 【37题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：为保护、研究文物并且丰富游客体验，湖南博物馆近些年一直在推进数字化转型。根据时间状语“in recent years”可知，句子讲述从过去持续到现在的动作，应用现在完成时；主语the Hunan Museum是单数名词，助动词用has。 【38题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：技术人员在数字化采集的第一步要做的，就是使用3D激光扫描仪、高清相机等高精密设备采集数据。空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少动词do的宾语，表示“……的事情”，应用连接代词what；句首单词首字母大写。 【39题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：2024年，“生命之艺：马王堆汉文化多媒体展”在湖南博物馆举办。根据时间状语in 2024可知，此处表示过去发生的事实；主语“The Art of Life: Multimedia Exhibition of Mawangdui Han Culture”和hold是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数，谓语用单数。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为国内规模最大的文物数字展之一，它运用先进多媒体技术来展示墓葬的最新研究成果。utilize sth. to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“利用某物去做某事”，此处为不定式作目的状语。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：甜品店提供大量以历史文物为主题的甜品，包括印有典型汉代纹样的蛋糕卷。a load of是固定短语，意为“大量，许多”。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：就连甜品杯的设计也取材于马王堆考古遗址出土的漆器，带来了极宝贵的文化见解。句中已有谓语are based，空处应填非谓语形式；unearth和逻辑主语lacquerware之间是被动关系，应用过去分词unearthed作后置定语。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：从全球视角来看，马王堆文化遗产能够让人全面了解该地区的过往，让世界读懂中华文明。from a…perspective是固定搭配，意为“从……视角来看”；句首单词首字母大写。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：从全球视角来看，马王堆文化遗产能够让人全面了解该地区的过往，让世界读懂中华文明。空处修饰名词view，需用形容词作定语，comprehend的形容词形式为comprehensive，意为“全面的”。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：我们相信它无疑会促进跨文化交流。此处修饰动词promotes，需用副词surely作状语，意为“无疑，必定”。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你参加了你校科学社团举办的一个关于探秘海洋生态系统的活动。请给你的英国好友Ben写一封邮件分享这个经历，内容包括： （1）写邮件的目的；（2）活动内容简介；（3）你的感想。 注意：（1）写作词数应为100个左右；（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Ben, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】范文： I’m writing to share with you an amazing experience. I took part in an activity exploring the ocean ecosystem, which was held by my school’s science club last Friday. First, we were divided into groups and learned the basics of how marine ecosystems work. Then, we were provided with materials, including glass tanks, different types of plants, small stones, and some fish. With the teachers’ guidance, we designed and built some eco‑tanks. Finally, we explained the ecological principles behind our designs. This activity was both fun and educational, deepening my appreciation for ecological conservation. I wish you could have joined me! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给你的英国好友Ben写一封邮件，分享探秘海洋生态系统的活动经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 惊人的：amazing → marvelous 举行：hold → host 参加：take part in → participate in 工作：work → function 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This activity was both fun and educational, deepening my appreciation for ecological conservation. 拓展句：This activity was both fun and educational, which deepened my appreciation for ecological conservation. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I took part in an activity exploring the ocean ecosystem, which was held by my school’s science club last Friday.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】This activity was both fun and educational, deepening my appreciation for ecological conservation.（运用了现在分词作状语） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jack was a bright and curious child, always eager to learn new things and explore the mysterious world about science. However, he often found himself in disagreement with his mother. His mother was always busy with her work and she didn’t have enough time to learn about his interests and passions. One day, Jack came home from school feeling particularly excited. He just found a sci-fi book about an adventure on the moon. Upon arriving at home, he couldn’t tear himself away from the book. He read and read until it was dark. Having finished reading it, he couldn’t wait to share it with his mother, only to be told that he should focus on more practical subjects like math and history, which would help him get into a good college and have a successful career. Jack couldn’t understand why his mother didn’t see the value in what he was doing. He felt that she was holding him back and not allowing him to pursue his true interests. “Why can’t you see how important this is to me?” Jack asked his mother angrily. “I’m never going to be happy if I have to spend my life doing things that I show no interest in just because they are practical or make you proud.” The once peaceful home was filled with tension and anger. His mother’s voice grew louder as she shouted, “You can’t just do whatever you want! You should be responsible for your future!” Jack, fueled by his own frustration, shot back, “I am tired of you always telling me what to do! I am not a child anymore! You only care about your own feeling! You never thought about my feeling!” They were so caught up in their own anger and hurt that they failed to see how their words and actions were affecting each other. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Jack rushed into his bedroom and locked the door heavily. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Jack heard his mother’s words, regretful tears rolled down his face. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Jack rushed into his bedroom and locked the door heavily. He lay on the bed, huddling himself in the quilt. What he really wanted to do was to cut himself off from the whole world, especially from his mother. He couldn't figure out why his mother didn't understand him and why she forced him to do something he didn't like. Slowly, he fell asleep while thinking.Suddenly he was awakened, hearing his mother's voice outside the door, which was filled with apologies and tenderness. His mother promised him that she would respect his interests in the future. When Jack heard his mother’s words, regretful tears rolled down his face. He realized that everything his mother did was totally for the sake of his future and what he said hurt his mother's heart hard. It occurred to him that he had never showed his gratitude to his mother. He couldn’t wait to open the door and said thank you to his mother, who was standing in the doorway. He also promised his mother that he would study hard in practical subjects. Finaly, misunderstanding cleared, they hugged each other tightly with a joyful smile. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了热爱科学的小男孩杰克和他妈妈之间的矛盾冲突。杰克妈妈总是忙于工作，忽视了杰克的热爱和兴趣，并一味地要求他把精力集中在实用性的学科上，终于有一天，当杰克兴冲冲地想和妈妈分享他读到的科幻故事时，两人之间的争吵爆发了。最后，这次争吵解开了杰克和妈妈之间的心结，实现了互相理解。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“杰克冲进卧室，重重地锁上了门。”可知，第一段可描写杰克的心理状态及妈妈平静下来后在门口和杰克说的话。 ②由第二段首句内容“当杰克听到母亲的话时，悔恨的泪水从他的脸上滚落下来。”可知，第二段可描写杰克听到妈妈的话的反应并最终和妈妈和好。 2.续写线索：热爱科学——被妈妈忽视——分享科幻故事——被批评教育——发生争吵——母子和好 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①蜷缩：huddle/curl up ②想做：want to do/be eager to do ③强迫：force/compel/oblige 情绪类 ①感谢：show his gratitude/show his appreciation//be grateful ②喜悦：joyful/delightful/pleasant 【点睛】[高分句型1]What he really wanted to do was to cut himself off from the whole world, especially from his mother.（运用了what引导的主语从句） [高分句型2] Suddenly he was awakened, hearing his mother's voice outside the door, which was filled with apologies and tenderness.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句及现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年度第一学期月考试卷 高二英语 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What bothers Anna? A. Her school life. B. A long-lost friend. C. A mistake in the speech. 2. What is the total monthly rent for the studio with Wi-Fi? A. $300. B. $330. C. $380. 3. Why did the woman fail to learn Spanish? A. She didn’t have a study partner. B. She set her goal in general terms. C. She couldn’t use the Spanish app well. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A documentary. B. Their professor. C. A tourist attraction. 5. What does the woman imply? A. The man is efficient. B. She needs the man’s help. C. The man might leave early today. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. When did the conference end? A. On April 18th. B. On April 19th. C. On April 20th. 7. What makes the conference special? A. The location. B. The participants. C. The theme. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What does George say about the restaurant? A. It has reasonable prices. B. It’s unpopular with tourists. C. It specializes in Western food. 9. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Guide and tourist. C. Waiter and customer. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What did James do during the World Games? A. He joined a basketball team. B. He attended a fistball competition. C. He enjoyed a frisbee practice game. 11. How did James find the sports atmosphere in Chengdu? A. It was a bit boring. B. It was very lively. C. It was too competitive. 12. Where does the conversation take place? A. In an office. B. In a stadium. C. In a park. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the woman doing? A. Teaching a class. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview. 14. What inspired the man to start the Reconnect Movement? A. His high school teachers’ advice. B. Mobile phone overuse among students. C. Requirements for campus social activities. 15. How is the Reconnect Movement different from other campaigns? A. It calls for a complete phone ban. B. It limits the number of attendees. C. It helps communicate face-to-face naturally. 16. How does the man feel about the spread of the Reconnect Movement? A. Confident. B. Doubtful. C. Worried. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did Jane Goodall go to Africa? A. To study wild animals. B. To visit places of interest. C. To record local people’s lives. 18. What do we know about Dr. Leakey? A. He named some chimpanzees. B. He provided Jane Goodall with a job. C. He recommended Jane Goodall to read Tarzan. 19. When did Jane Goodall pass away? A. At the age of 89. B. At the age of 90. C. At the age of 91. 20. What is the speaker trying to do in the end? A. Explain why Jane Goodall loves nature. B. Encourage people to protect wild animals. C. Praise Jane Goodall’s contributions and influence. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Hydrogen Shot Fellowship The Energy Earthshots Initiative, launched at the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) this year, is aimed at accelerating breakthroughs of clean energy solutions within the decade and training the diverse STEM workforce needed to make this a reality. Enter this program, an opening for 1-2 current Bachelors’, Masters’, and Doctoral students to come work with us. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Science Careers at Argonne This annual program brings inspiration, knowledge, and tips for exploring STEM careers directly to female high school students with the aim of advocating for greater gender diversity in the STEM workforce. At the event, Argonne National Laboratory’s female scientists and engineers instruct students on their career goals, provide networking opportunities, and share Argonne’s work to advance science, including global challenges such as fighting the climate crisis. Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World This dynamic program invites students to explore the many applications of nuclear science and its impact on energy, healthcare, food, and the environment through an interactive set of free resources. Explore STEM project starters, digital lesson plans, and exciting virtual field trip s where you can learn about different careers in nuclear science. The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program This is for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors seeking to gain experience in energy research. Participants will complete a cutting-edge research project at one of DOE’s national laboratories or at DOE headquarters under the instruction of our scientists and engineers. The best part is that you will contribute to the FECM mission of minimizing the environmental impacts of fossil fuels while working towards net-zero emissions! 1. Which program is designed for girls? A. Hydrogen Shot Fellowship. B. Science Careers at Argonne. C. Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World. D. The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. 2. What can students do in Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World? A. Go on virtual field trips. B. Start different careers. C. Research with nuclear scientist. D. Get network opportunities. 3. What do the four programs have in common? A. They are energy-related. B. They are STEM programs. C. They target undergraduates. D. They aim to tackle climate crisis. B Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a humorous photograph or sound. The great thing is that once we’ve had a good laugh, we feel happier. It would seem therefore, that bringing a bit of humour into more serious situations might be good for us. Places like a humourless office or a tense classroom could sometimes need a good dose of laughter. I know that in my workplace, a bit of hilarity can go a long way towards making it a more enjoyable place to spend eight or so hours a day. Seeing the funny side of things can certainly lift our spirits and that in turn can make us feel better about what we’re doing. Maybe we should get inspiration from Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada. When he walks around the firm’s Ontario headquarters he shares his sense of humour to bond (与……建立密切联系) with his staff. He says, “It can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.” Humour can be used by teachers in the classroom too. It’s a good way to break the ice with students and create a more relaxing atmosphere which is good for learning. But we have to be careful; not everyone laughs at the same things. While some of us may admire a work colleague or fellow student for their clever and well-told joke, others may consider them sarcastic (讽刺的), offensive or just an idiot! According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia’s Wharton School, a worker or boss who successfully uses humour is seen as both confident and competent, which in turn increases his or her status. He says, “Being funny is taking a risk, and being risky shows confidence.” 4. What does the underlined word “hilarity” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Humour. B. Horror. C. Stress. D. Time-off. 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. Bad jokes can have positive effects. B. People are always admired for their jokes. C. Humour can help employees get more effective. D. Seriousness can have a bad impact on your health. 6. What do we know about Steve Carlisle? A. He likes telling jokes to his employees. B. He uses his humour to break ice with students. C. He often leaves his office to watch over his staff. D. He considers humour a reflection of confidence and competence. 7. In which column will you probably find the text in a magazine? A. History. B. Lifestyle. C. Travel. D. Sport. C While most musicians work with other artists when creating their music, Holly Herndon, an American musician and sound artist who is now based in Berlin, takes a different way, working with the machine learning software called Spawn. The software uses artificial neural (人工神经的) networks modeled after the structure of the human brain. These networks learn patterns from datasets during the training process. Based on the data, the networks create new material that includes Herndon’s own voice. When producing her album, PROTO, Holly trained datasets to write new music. The process requires the input data of music written by people or by artificial intelligence (AI). The neural networks then produce variations of that music. “Computers surprise you in a way that an instrument doesn’t,” Holly said. So what does music sound like when composed by what is essentially a robot? It sounds like music from the future! But Holly Herndon isn’t the only one exploring AI in composition. Machines have played an increasingly important role in music over the last century. The father of computer science, Alan Turing, developed the first computer-generated music in 1951. Then in 1980, David Cope from the University of California, Santa Cruz, developed EMI — Experiments in Musical Intelligence, a system that analyzes existing music and produces new pieces based on it. AI might not take over the job of the “pop star” anytime soon, or will it? Miquela Sousa is a computer-generated artist with over one million followers on Instagram. “I’m a model and singer, and I’m a robot,” Miquela said. This then raises the question: can we reproduce creativity using a computer? Though those questions are not easy to answer, I believe the next frontier of music lies somewhere in between. I can see the path forward with a new dawn of creativity that combines human inventiveness with AI. And the next chapter of music will certainly become wonderful as music and AI become even more closely connected. 8. What plays an important role in producing PROTO? A. Holly’s special voice. B. Holly’s rich knowledge. C. The input of existing music. D. The use of an instrument. 9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The recent famous music artists. B. The increasing diversity of AI music. C. The development of computer science. D. The history of computer-generated music. 10. Why does the author mention the example of Miquela Sousa? A. To show the popularity of smart robots. B. To promote deep thinking on AI musicians. C. To explain the tasks of computer-generated artists. D. To make comparisons between human and robotic artists. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards music co-created by AI and humans? A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Doubtful. D The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement. Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp (潮湿的) outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humor. Another key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies (喜剧) about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedies series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humor. Mr. Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr. Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humor. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor. 12. Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes? A. The British often enlarge the fact. B. The British try to understate something. C. British jokes are connected with many different cultures. D. British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries. 13. The author explains understatement by _______. A. describing a process B. using examples C. following time order D. making comparisons 14. Mr. Bean makes laugh by ______. A. telling funny stories B. copying how others behave C. making jokes about others’ accent D. using his body movement and facial expressions 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. British Humor in Comedy B. Humor in Different Cultures C. Developing Your Sense of Humor D. Understanding British Humor 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to add green tech to your home Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet. ____16____ Install smart light bulbs One quick way to reduce energy use is to switch all your light bulbs to energy-efficient versions called smart bulbs and use a virtual assistant to control them. These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers. ____17____ Just use your phone to shut them down. ____18____ Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks. Upcycle or recycle your old tech Tech is everywhere in our homes, and when a device gets old, we tend to replace it with a newer, better, faster version. It’s okay to get the latest device, but why not reuse and repurpose the older ones? For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone? ____19____ It’s not hard to start adding green tech to your home. ____20____ Once you start, you’ll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it. A. Add smart plugs everywhere B. Forgot to turn off the lights? C. Anyone can achieve it easily. D. Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV. E. Upcycle it instead of throwing it into the dust bin. F. The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today. G. Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During the holidays, I was waiting in the checkout line to pay for my Christmas shopping at a large retail store. A young mother behind me was ____21____ to buy baby formula (配方奶粉) using a government assistance card that helps women and children afford necessities. ____22____, for some reason, her effort was in vain. I noticed her ____23____ and wanted to help, but I ____24____, afraid I might embarrass her and I was too shy. After she checked out, I bought the formula myself and ____25____ to the parking lot, hoping to catch her, but I was too ____26____. I ended up returning the cans, feeling a deep sense of ____27____. A couple of days later, I was back at the same store, ____28____ a few things for my kids. I spotted another mother ____29____ four cans of formula, holding worn-out coupons (优惠券). Her exhaustion ____30____ the struggles I had faced in my own hard days of parenthood. This time, I lingered after paying for my items, my heart pounding as her coupons didn’t ____31____ at the cashier. “May I cover this for you?” I asked softly. Her eyes ____32____. “Are you serious? That would be amazing!” she breathed, ____33____ that she was raising twins alone. We embraced, and when she asked why I helped, I shared how others had once lifted me up during my darkest days. “Now it’s my ____34____ to pay it forward,” I said firmly. She promised to do the same. I was ____35____ for this second chance to help another mom in need. I knew that whatever challenges she was facing, my small act would be the glimmer of hope she needed to get through the day. 21. A. struggling B. continuing C. pretending D. happening 22. A. Instead B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore 23. A. sorrow B. anger C. embarrassment D. fear 24. A. hesitated B. left C. insisted D. practiced 25. A. wandered B. rushed C. walked D. moved 26. A. far B. late C. shy D. tired 27. A. sadness B. hopelessness C. complaint D. regret 28. A. taking away B. catching up C. picking up D. looking into 29. A. pulling B. wrapping C. grabbing D. removing 30. A. worsened B. mirrored C. replaced D. illustrated 31. A. work B. operate C. succeed D. match 32. A. softened B. narrowed C. opened D. widened 33. A. confirming B. arguing C. recalling D. explaining 34. A. duty B. privilege C. turn D. task 35. A. anxious B. ready C. shocked D. grateful 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Hunan Museum, founded in 1951 and located at Kaifu District, Changsha, is the largest history museum in Hunan Province, where over 570,000 items in its ___36___ (collect) are housed. To preserve and study cultural relics and enrich visitors’ experiences, the Hunan Museum ___37___ (promote) digital transformation in recent years. ___38___ technicians do in the first step of a digital collection is to use high-precision equipment such as 3D laser scanners and high-definition cameras for data collection. Currently, the Hunan Museum has 209,300 images of cultural relics and nearly 2,400 3D models. “The Art of Life: Multimedia Exhibition of Mawangdui Han Culture” ___39___ (hold) at the Hunan Museum in 2024. As one of the largest digital exhibitions on cultural relics in China, it utilizes advanced multimedia technologies ___40___ (present) the latest research findings on the tombs. Besides viewing exhibits, visitors can dine at the museum’s restaurant, browse the souvenir stores, and experience snippets of Han Dynasty life. The dessert shop offers ___41___ load of historical artifact-themed desserts including cake rolls decorated with typical Han patterns. Even the dessert cup designs are based on lacquerware ___42___ (unearth) from the archaeological site of Mawangdui, which has provided invaluable cultural insights. The souvenir shop is filled with creative products showcasing the culture of the Western Han Dynasty. ___43___ a global perspective, the cultural heritage of Mawangdui provides a ___44___ (comprehend) view of the region’s past and makes the world understand ancient Chinese civilization. We believe that it ____45____ (sure) promotes cross-cultural exchanges. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你参加了你校科学社团举办的一个关于探秘海洋生态系统的活动。请给你的英国好友Ben写一封邮件分享这个经历，内容包括： （1）写邮件的目的；（2）活动内容简介；（3）你的感想。 注意：（1）写作词数应为100个左右；（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Ben, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jack was a bright and curious child, always eager to learn new things and explore the mysterious world about science. However, he often found himself in disagreement with his mother. His mother was always busy with her work and she didn’t have enough time to learn about his interests and passions. One day, Jack came home from school feeling particularly excited. He just found a sci-fi book about an adventure on the moon. Upon arriving at home, he couldn’t tear himself away from the book. He read and read until it was dark. Having finished reading it, he couldn’t wait to share it with his mother, only to be told that he should focus on more practical subjects like math and history, which would help him get into a good college and have a successful career. Jack couldn’t understand why his mother didn’t see the value in what he was doing. He felt that she was holding him back and not allowing him to pursue his true interests. “Why can’t you see how important this is to me?” Jack asked his mother angrily. “I’m never going to be happy if I have to spend my life doing things that I show no interest in just because they are practical or make you proud.” The once peaceful home was filled with tension and anger. His mother’s voice grew louder as she shouted, “You can’t just do whatever you want! You should be responsible for your future!” Jack, fueled by his own frustration, shot back, “I am tired of you always telling me what to do! I am not a child anymore! You only care about your own feeling! You never thought about my feeling!” They were so caught up in their own anger and hurt that they failed to see how their words and actions were affecting each other. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Jack rushed into his bedroom and locked the door heavily. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Jack heard his mother’s words, regretful tears rolled down his face. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $