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西安外国语学校2026—2027学年第一学期高二月考 英语试题 （时间120分钟，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 performance will the speakers put on? A. Singing a song. B. Having a dance. C. Giving a magic show. 2. When will the woman meet Mr. Grant tomorrow? A. In the early morning. B. During the lunch break. C. In the late afternoon. 3. What does the man think of the floor cleaner? A. It’s cheap. B. It’s pet-friendly. C. It’s useless. 4. Why does the man intend to take a walk? A. To enjoy the nice weather. B. To lose some weight. C. To stay awake. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Flight safety. B. Travel costs. C. Wedding preparations. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman pay the most attention to when jogging? A. Her heart rate. B. The time. C. The distance. 7. Which of the following did the woman like best? A. Weightlifting. B. Hot yoga. C. Boxing 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the man want to buy Selina some flowers? A. To lift her spirits. B. To welcome her. C. To celebrate her recovery. 9. What flowers does the man choose? A. White lilies and sunflowers. B. Yellow roses and sunflowers. C. Red roses and yellow lilies. 10. How much is the watering can? A. $15. B. $10. C. $5. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the average age of Ms. Payne’s team? A. 61. B. 67. C. 73. 12. What was the greatest challenge for Ms. Payne in the North Pole Marathon? A. The low temperatures. B. The risk of polar bear attacks. C. The constant route adjustments. 13. What was Ms. Payne successful in doing last October? A. Finishing the South Pole Marathon. B. Climbing Mount Qomolangma. C. Hiking to the South Pole. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What do we know about the Green Zoo? A. It allows visitors to feed animals. B. It is free for children under 10. C. It offers nighttime viewing. 15. What animal did the woman see at the Green Zoo? A. A fishing cat. B. A goat. C. A giraffe. 16. Who may not enjoy a visit to the Green Zoo in the woman’s view? A. Those who like taking the sightseeing train. B. Those who hope to see different rare animals. C. Those who want to take clear photos of animals. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Which is the original outdoor exhibition made with Lego bricks? A. Nature Popl. B. Nature Connects. C. Brick Masters Studio. 18. Where did Brick Planet make its first appearance? A. In Las Vegas, Nevada. B. In Hobbs, New Mexico. C. In Columbus, Ohio. 19. When will Brick Planet end at Western Heritage Museum in 2027? A. On May 30th. B. On August 6th. C. On September 6th. 20. What does Animal Super Powers focus on? A. Various ecosystems around the world. B. The unique features of animal species. C. The human-wildlife relationship. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Are you fighting for your dreams? Do you want to get some inspiration from others’ journeys? If so, don’t miss the following books. Outliers Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers explores the factors that contribute to success. Through fascinating case studies, Gladwell argues that success is not only the result of individual talent but also a combination of opportunity, timing, and hard work. This book is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the secrets behind extraordinary achievements. The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls’ inspiring memoir(回忆录), The Glass Castle, describes her poor childhood in an unstable environment, highlighting the strength needed to overcome adversity. This book is ideal for those who want to understand human resilience and the journey toward self-acceptance and healing. The Road Less Traveled M. Scott Peck’s The Road Less Traveled is a powerful guide to personal growth and spiritual development. It discusses the challenges of living a meaningful life and offers insights on dealing with suffering, the importance of discipline, and spiritual maturity. This book helps readers find inner strength and live a more fulfilling life. Atomic Habits James Clear’s Atomic Habits is a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones. Clear provides actionable strategies for making small changes that lead to significant improvements in life. This book is perfect for anyone looking to create lasting change and achieve their goals. 1. What does the book Outliers write about success? A. It is a combination of factors. B. It depends on personal talent. C. It is about understanding secrets. D. It means extraordinary achievements. 2. Which author grew up in poverty? A. Malcolm Gladwell. B. Jeannette Walls. C. M. Scott Peck. D. James Clear. 3. What is the common theme of the four books? A. Entertainment. B. Historical facts. C. Self-development. D. Scientific research. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了帮助个人提升，实现自我发展的四本书：Malcolm Gladwell的《Outliers》，Jeannette Walls的《The Glass Castle》，M. Scott Peck的《The Road Less Traveled》，以及James Clear的《Atomic Habits》。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Outliers部分内容“Through fascinating case studies, Gladwell argues that success is not only the result of individual talent but also a combination of opportunity, timing, and hard work.(通过引人入胜的案例研究，Gladwell认为成功不仅是个人天赋的结果，也是机会、时机和努力的结合。)”可知，在书中，成功被描述为个人天赋，机会，时机以及努力多种因素的综合体。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章The Glass Castle部分内容“Jeannette Walls’ inspiring memoir, The Glass Castle, describes her poor childhood in an unstable environment, highlighting the strength needed to overcome adversity.(Jeannette Walls的鼓舞人心的回忆录《The Glass Castle》描述了她在不稳定环境中的贫穷童年，强调了克服逆境所需的力量。)”可知，《The Glass Castle》的作者Jeannette Wall的童年经历了贫穷，不稳定。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通过阅读文章内容，根据书籍描述中关键词句可知，“Outliers”中“understand the secrets behind extraordinary achievements(了解非凡成就背后的秘密)”可知，该书探讨成功因素，强调个人成就；“The Glass Castle”中“highlighting the strength needed to overcome adversity(强调克服逆境所需的力量)”可知，该书关注克服逆境和个人韧性；“The Road Less Traveled”中“a powerful guide to personal growth and spiritual development(个人成长和精神发展的有力指南)”可知，该书聚焦个人成长和精神发展；“Atomic Habits”中内容“a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones (养成好习惯和改掉坏习惯的实用指南)”可知，该书提供自我改进的实用策略。由此推知，所有书都涉及个人提升、自我发展和克服挑战，即，它们的共同主题是自我发展（self-development）。故选C项。 B I was sitting in a chemistry lab class during my first year of university, nervous about the experiment we were to perform. I grabbed a pipette and, as I feared, my hand started to shake. The experience was disheartening. I was hoping to pursue a career in science, but I started to wonder whether that would be possible. I thought my dreams had crashed to the ground. I was a boy born with brain damage. My family managed to find good doctors where we lived, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, and I took part in clinical trials testing new treatments. Shortly after my first birthday, I started walking and it became clear my intelligence function was unaffected. So, in some sense, I was lucky. Still, I couldn’t do some things growing up. Both hands shook, especially when I was nervous or embarrassed. My left hand was much worse than my right, so I learned to write and do simple tasks with my right hand, but it wasn’t easy to do anything precisely. As a teenager, I faced a lot of bullying at school. Feeling alone, I joined a study group called “The natural world”. I thought that getting into the world of animals would keep me away from people. That’s how I came into the field of biology. At university, I enjoyed the lectures in my science classes. Many lab tasks proved impossible, however. As I struggled with my mood, I read a book about depression. From then on, the physiology of mental disorders became my scientific passion. I looked into what was being done locally and was excited to discover a lab that did behavioral experiments in rats to study depression. At the end of my second year, I approached the professor of the lab to see whether I could work with her. I was afraid to admit I couldn’t do some lab tasks. To my relief, she was completely supportive. She set me to work performing behavioral experiments for others in the lab with the help of colleagues. I loved the supportive atmosphere and stayed there to complete my master’s and Ph.D. I’ve come to realize that my hands aren’t the barrier I thought they were. By making use of my abilities and working as part of a team, I’ve been able to follow my passions. I’ve also realized that there’s much more to being a scientist than performing the physical labor. I may not collect all the data in my papers, but I’m fully capable of designing experiments and interpreting results, which, to me, is the most exciting part of science. 4. What was the author’s dream? A. To live a normal life. B. To become a scientist. C. To get a master’s degree. D. To recover from depression. 5. The author said he was lucky in Paragraph 2 because _______. A. he didn’t lose the function of both hands B. he learned how to walk at the age of one C. his family could afford to see good doctors D. his brain damage didn’t affect his intellectual capacity 6. What can you learn from the passage? A. The team in the lab urged him to further his study. B. The author finally finished the lab tasks on his own. C. The author’s experience inspired him to help others. D. The author’s loneliness led him to the world of biology. 7. What message does the author want to express? A. Loving yourself makes a difference. B. Opportunity follows prepared people. C. A bright future begins with a small dream. D. The sun somehow shines through the storm. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者天生脑损伤，但仍然梦想成为一名科学家，经历了重重困难，最终作者实现了自己的梦想。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“I was hoping to pursue a career in science, but I started to wonder whether that would be possible. I thought my dreams had crashed to the ground.(我希望从事科学方面的事业，但我开始怀疑这是否可能。我以为我的梦想已经破灭了)”可知，作者的梦想是成为一名科学家。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“I was a boy born with brain damage. My family managed to find good doctors where we lived, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, and I took part in clinical trials testing new treatments. Shortly after my first birthday, I started walking and it became clear my intelligence function was unaffected. So, in some sense, I was lucky.(我是一个生来就有脑损伤的男孩。我的家人在我们居住的俄罗斯列宁格勒(现在的圣彼得堡)找到了好医生，我参加了新疗法的临床试验。在我一岁生日后不久，我开始走路，很明显我的智力功能没有受到影响。所以，从某种意义上说，我很幸运)”可知，作者在第二段中说他很幸运，因为他的脑损伤并没有影响他的智力。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“As a teenager, I faced a lot of bullying at school. Feeling alone, I joined a study group called “The natural world”. I thought that getting into the world of animals would keep me away from people. That’s how I came into the field of biology.(十几岁的时候，我在学校经常受到欺负。感到孤独，我加入了一个名为“自然世界”的学习小组。我以为进入动物的世界会让我远离人类。我就是这样进入生物学领域的)”可推知，作者的孤独把他带到了生物学的世界。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其最后一段“I’ve come to realize that my hands aren’t the barrier I thought they were. By making use of my abilities and working as part of a team, I’ve been able to follow my passions. I’ve also realized that there’s much more to being a scientist than performing the physical labor. I may not collect all the data in my papers, but I’m fully capable of designing experiments and interpreting results, which, to me, is the most exciting part of science.(我开始意识到，我的手并不像我想象的那样是障碍。通过发挥我的能力并作为团队的一员工作，我能够追随我的激情。我也意识到，作为一名科学家，除了体力劳动，还有更多的事情要做。我可能不会在我的论文中收集所有的数据，但我完全有能力设计实验并解释结果，这对我来说是科学中最令人兴奋的部分)”可知，作者经历了重重困难，最终实现了自己的梦想，所以作者想表达的是“阳光总会穿过暴风雨”。故选D。 C Robotics has been a rapidly evolving field in recent years. Only in the past decade have scientists truly begun to understand the potential of robots in various aspects of our lives. They provide a new viewpoint: how technology can assist humans and bring up an old debate: whether robots will replace humans in the workplace or whether they will work alongside us in a cooperative way. The current fascination with robotics originates from the creative work of a team of researchers at a leading technology institute. When Dr Smith joined the institute to work on artificial intelligence, he was also involved in robotics projects. But he noticed something interesting: different industries had different expectations from robots. Dr Smith had been trained in traditional robotic programming, where each command represented a specific action. At the time, many people thought robotics was just a tool for repetitive tasks. But Dr Smith believed that robots could be much more. He wondered: could robots actually have the ability to adapt and learn like humans? And could they change the way we work and live? It was 2020. Dr Smith’s idea was considered revolutionary. Now, a few years later, Dr Smith is presenting his research at a conference and explaining how he is pushing the boundaries of robotics. For a long time, many people feared that robots would take away jobs. They thought technology must be controlled to protect human employment. But Dr Smith argues that robots are not a threat but an opportunity. Robots are based on algorithms and data, the manipulation of information. “What I say,” Dr Smith explains, “is that robotics is not about replacing humans — it’s about strengthening our abilities.” 8. What caused the present growing interest in robotics? A. Researchers at a technology institute. B. Leading experts in the study of economics. C. Famous scholars in the study of sociology. D. Some senior experts in artificial intelligence. 9. What does the underlined word “repetitive” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Boring and unvaried. B. Creative and original. C. Important and essential. D. Complex and challenging. 10. What belief is Dr Smith’s argument based on? A. Robotics comes from advanced programming. B. Robotics is as useful as any other technology. C. Technology is a system of meaningful tools. D. Robotics is a product of human creation. 11. What is the main idea of the text? A. The threat of robots to human employment. B. Dr Smith’s research on artificial intelligence. C. The potential of robotics to assist rather than replace humans. D. The development of a leading technology institute. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了史密斯博士的机器人研究，阐明机器人是助力人类而非取代人类。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The current fascination with robotics originates from the creative work of a team of researchers at a leading technology institute.(目前对机器人技术的热衷源于一家领先技术研究所的一个研究团队的创造性工作)”可知，当前人们对机器人技术的兴趣是由一所技术研究所的研究人员引发的。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“Dr Smith had been trained in traditional robotic programming, where each command represented a specific action. At the time, many people thought robotics was just a tool for repetitive tasks.(史密斯博士接受过传统机器人编程的训练，在这种编程模式中，每条指令都代表一个特定的动作。那时候很多人认为机器人只是用来完成repetitive任务的工具。)”可知，传统机器人只能执行预设的固定重复动作，对应的“重复性任务”的核心特征是枯燥且没有变化的，repetitive意思与“Boring and unvaried”意思相近。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But Dr Smith argues that robots are not a threat but an opportunity. Robots are based on algorithms and data, the manipulation of information. “What I say,” Dr Smith explains, “is that robotics is not about replacing humans — it’s about strengthening our abilities.”(但Smith博士认为机器人不是威胁而是机遇。机器人以算法和数据（即信息处理）为基础。Smith博士解释道：“我想说的是，机器人学的意义不是取代人类，而是强化我们的能力。”)”可知，Smith博士认为机器人属于工具，用来增强人类能力，这表明他认为机器人是人类创造的产物，用于辅助和增强人类。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合最后一段中的 “But Dr Smith argues that robots are not a threat but an opportunity. Robots are based on algorithms and data, the manipulation of information. “What I say,” Dr Smith explains, “is that robotics is not about replacing humans — it’s about strengthening our abilities.”(但Smith博士认为机器人不是威胁而是机遇。机器人以算法和数据（即信息处理）为基础。Smith博士解释道：“我想说的是，机器人学的意义不是取代人类，而是强化我们的能力。”)”可知，文章主要讲述机器人技术有辅助人类而不是取代人类的潜力。 D In most cases, people pick the easiest way out: the path of least resistance. Yet, it is the hard choice — the path of most resistance — that is more beneficial and provides most success in the long run. How do these paths differ? What are the dangers of an easy life? What are the rewards for a hard life? How do you start taking the path of most resistance? Taking the path of least resistance means choosing the easiest available option, with little regard for its long-term consequences. For example, you eat whatever you like, whenever you like, and in whatever amount you like. It may feel nice at first but all of them have a very steep price. In that case, it’s guaranteed obesity. Most people in the modern world follow this path and this is why so many people struggle with a lack of self-discipline, good habits, etc. The path of most resistance is about choosing the option that will lead to more personal growth, even if it means suffering in the early stages of the process. For example, it may cost you a lot to quit watching TV for hours on end. But over the long term, you’ll free up a lot of time that will lead to a more satisfying life than that of a couch potato. At first sight, this approach is unappealing. It requires effort, brings no pleasure, and leads to potential suffering. Yet, on the other side of all that lies a world of more confidence, self-discipline and mental resilience (恢复力). In the end, they more than make up for the fleeting superficial pleasure. We’re lazy by nature. Some may point out that it is because of this tendency that we now enjoy so many wonders of technology that people in the past would kill to have. But ask the individuals praising laziness if they would be happy living a life where everything is given to them the moment they think about it. They would have zero hardships, no objective in life and no obstacle to overcome and no wise human would want such an existence. 12. How does the author show the dangers of choosing the easy path? A. By giving examples. B. By listing data. C. By making a comparison. D. By asking questions. 13. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Watching TV for hours. B. Having many life struggles. C. Getting superficial pleasure. D. Choosing the path of most resistance. 14. Which of the following would the author agree with? A. Life is to be enjoyed, not endured. B. Set your life goals as early as possible. C. There should be some challenges in life. D. Good habits provide short-term pleasure. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To tell us humans are lazy by nature. B. To show the common lifestyles of young people. C. To prove it’s laziness that leads to wonders. D. To persuade us to challenge ourselves. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文对比阻力最小与最大的两条人生路径，剖析利弊，呼吁人们挑战自我，选择成长型道路 。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Taking the path of least resistance means choosing the easiest available option, with little regard for its long-term consequences. For example, you eat whatever you like, whenever you like, and in whatever amount you like. It may feel nice at first but all of them have a very steep price. In that case, it’s guaranteed obesity. Most people in the modern world follow this path and this is why so many people struggle with a lack of self-discipline, good habits, etc.(选择阻力最小的道路意味着选择最容易的可行选项，很少考虑其长期后果。例如，你想吃什么就吃什么，想什么时候吃就什么时候吃，想吃多少就吃多少。一开始可能感觉不错，但所有这些都要付出很高的代价。在那种情况下，肯定会导致肥胖。现代世界的大多数人都走这条道路，这就是为什么这么多人在缺乏自律、良好习惯等方面苦苦挣扎的原因。)”可知，作者通过“想吃什么就吃什么可能会导致肥胖”这样的例子来说明选择容易的道路的危害。故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“The path of most resistance is about choosing the option that will lead to more personal growth, even if it means suffering in the early stages of the process. (阻力最大的道路是选择能够带来更多个人成长的选项，即使这意味着在这个过程的早期阶段要承受痛苦。)”可知，这里的it指代的是前面提到的“选择阻力最大的道路”这种做法。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“But ask the individuals praising laziness if they would be happy living a life where everything is given to them the moment they think about it. They would have zero hardships, no objective in life and no obstacle to overcome and no wise human would want such an existence.(但是问问那些赞美懒惰的人，如果他们过着一种一想就会得到一切的生活，他们是否会快乐。他们将没有任何困难，没有生活目标，也没有障碍需要克服，没有一个明智的人会想要这样的生活。)”可知，作者认为选择阻力最大的道路能带来成长，而没有挑战的生活是不明智的人想要的，所以作者会同意生活中应该有一些挑战。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，作者对比了选择阻力最小的道路和阻力最大的道路的不同，阐述了选择容易的道路的危害以及选择有挑战的道路（阻力最大的道路）带来的好处，如能带来自信、自律和心理恢复力等。最后一段也强调了没有挑战的生活不是明智的人想要的。所以作者写这篇文章的目的是说服我们去挑战自己，选择更有挑战性的道路。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。 Have you noticed how happy songs can give you energy, while peaceful tunes (曲调) can help you relax? ____16____ What is “getting lost in music”? This means focusing on the music so hard that you shut out your other thoughts for a short time. ____17____ It could be reading a book or talking to friends. However, experts say if you try out different styles of music and listen closely to things like rhythm (the pattern of sounds), you improve its benefits and let it change how you are feeling at that moment. ____18____ Music is a language everyone understands and has brought humans together for thousands of years. Scientists say this is because it releases (释放) different chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy and closer to others. If you’ve studied for a test by singing your times tables you’ll know how music can boost your memory. Research shows that listening to calm tunes reduces stress. ____19____ How can you get lost in music? Start by listening to types of music you haven’t tried before. Focus on different parts of the music. Listening while moving connects you closely to the sound, so dance around your room and notice how the song changes. ____20____ What is the music trying to tell you? What can you see, feel and even taste? By listening carefully, you can get the most from music. A. Why should you get lost in music? B. It can even help people feel less pain. C. When is “getting lost in music” good for you? D. Use your senses to understand the music and imagine. E. People often play tunes while they are doing something else. F. There could even be benefits that haven’t been discovered yet. G. Getting lost in music can help you enjoy the magic of music even more. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了沉浸在音乐中的概念、原因及如何沉浸在音乐中，并阐述了这样做对人们情感、社交及认知等方面的益处。 【16题详解】 上文“Have you noticed how happy songs can give you energy, while peaceful tunes can help you relax? (你注意到欢快的歌曲能给你能量，而平静的曲调能帮助你放松吗？)”以提问的方式引出音乐对人们情绪的影响，下文通过三个小标题展开说明沉浸在音乐中的相关内容，G选项“沉浸在音乐中可以帮助你更加享受音乐的魔力。”承上启下，自然引出下文对沉浸在音乐中的具体阐述，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 上文“This means focusing on the music so hard that you shut out your other thoughts for a short time(这意味着你要如此专注地听音乐，以至于在短时间内你排除了其他想法)”解释了“沉浸在音乐中”的含义，下文“It could be reading a book or talking to friends.(可能是读书或和朋友聊天)”举例说明人们在做其他事情，E项“人们经常在做其他事情的时候播放曲调”承上启下，说明人们在做其他事情时听音乐的常见情况，符合语境。故选E。 【18题详解】 下文“Music is a language everyone understands and has brought humans together for thousands of years. Scientists say this is because it releases different chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy and closer to others. If you’ve studied for a test by singing your times tables you’ll know how music can boost your memory. Research shows that listening to calm tunes reduces stress.(音乐是每个人都懂的语言，几千年来它把人类聚集在一起。科学家说，这是因为它会在大脑中释放不同的化学物质，让你感到快乐，并拉近与他人的距离。如果你通过唱时间表来学习考试，你就会知道音乐如何提高你的记忆力。研究表明，听平静的曲调可以减轻压力)”详细阐述了音乐对人们情感、社交及认知等方面的益处，A项“为什么你应该沉浸在音乐中”引出下文对沉浸在音乐中原因的解释，符合语境。故选A。 【19题详解】 上文“Research shows that listening to calm tunes reduces stress.(研究表明，听平静的曲调可以减轻压力)”阐述了音乐减轻压力的益处，B项“它甚至可以帮助人们减轻疼痛”进一步说明了音乐的益处，和前文为顺接关系，符合语境。故选B。 【20题详解】 下文“What is the music trying to tell you? What can you see, feel and even taste?(音乐想要告诉你什么？你能看到、感受到甚至尝到什么？)”强调通过感官去理解和想象音乐，D项“用你的感官去理解和想象音乐”引出下文通过感官去感受音乐的描述，符合语境。故选D。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Sharalee Howard was devastated (悲痛欲绝的) when she realized she had to cut down the 110-year-old cottonwood tree in front of her home. For over a decade she’d ____21____ in disappointment as the tree dropped dead branches on her flower garden but there was something about the tree that made it hard to ____22____ it. However, when the ____23____ tree dropped a large branch onto her son’s car and caused massive ____24____, Howard knew she had to take it down. But she planned to make it into a Little Free Library. With the ____25____ in mind, after getting the tree taken down, she sketched out many different designs for the Little Free Library and ____26____ settled on a peaked roof house design. Once the inside of the tree was ____27____, Howard added bookshelves inside it. She also ____28____ an antique glass window for the door online and had her neighbor install a light inside it. The ____29____ product was extremely magnificent. “I’m shocked at how many people I’ve heard from these past several months. It has really ____30____, maybe because it crosses over into many different ____31____: nature, books, libraries, and people who just appreciate community projects.” said Howard. Her Little Free Library has ____32____ a dramatic increase in number of visitors. Speaking of Howard’s unique ____33____, Margret Aldrich, a spokeswoman for the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, said: “We love every ____34____ of it, from the inviting green door to the warm lighting inside and out. Howard has created a truly magical experience that will ____35____ readers of all ages.” 21. A. remained B. moved C. suffered D. watched 22. A. part with B. focus on C. escape from D. care for 23. A. smelly B. dying C. strange D. beautiful 24. A. waste B. attack C. damage D. dispute 25. A. love B. concern C. schedule D. proposal 26. A. eventually B. safely C. absolutely D. rapidly 27. A. replaced B. emptied C. picked D. carved 28. A. displayed B. made C. designed D. ordered 29. A. personal B. natural C. final D. typical 30. A. caught on B. taken over C. started off D. gone away 31. A. cultures B. purposes C. visions D. passions 32. A. expected B. denied C. witnessed D. analyzed 33. A. creation B. target C. mission D. duty 34. A. sign B. angle C. content D. detail 35. A. challenge B. inspire C. remind D. control 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文描述了Sharalee Howard因家中110年树龄的棉白杨树枯死倒下造成破坏，不得不将其砍伐。但她没有将其丢弃，而是把它改造成了一个微型免费图书馆，这一创意作品广受欢迎。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：十多年来，她一直失望地看着这棵树将枯枝掉落在她的花园里，但这棵树有些东西让她难以割舍。A. remained保持；B. moved移动；C. suffered遭受；D. watched看着。根据后文“in disappointment as the tree dropped dead branches on her flower garden”可知，她多年来一直“看着”树枝掉落却无可奈何。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语。句意同上。A. part with割舍，舍弃；B. focus on专注于；C. escape from逃离；D. care for照顾。根据前文“there was something about the tree that made it hard”以及后文她最终将树做成图书馆而非直接扔掉可知，她难以“割舍”这棵树。part with it意为“与之分开、舍弃它”。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，当这棵垂死的树将一根大树枝砸到她儿子的车上并造成严重损坏时，Howard知道她必须把它砍掉。A. smelly有臭味的；有难闻气味的；B. dying垂死的；C. strange奇怪的；D. beautiful美丽的。根据前文“the 110-year-old cottonwood tree”以及“dropped dead branches”可知，这棵树正在枯萎，是“垂死的”。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. waste浪费；B. attack攻击；C. damage损坏；D. dispute争议。根据前文“dropped a large branch onto her son’s car”可知，树枝砸车造成了严重的“损坏”。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：心中有了这个计划后，她把树砍倒后，画出了许多不同的微型免费图书馆设计图，并最终确定了一个尖顶房屋的设计方案。A. love爱；B. concern担忧；C. schedule日程；D. proposal提议，计划。根据前文“she planned to make it into a Little Free Library”以及后文“sketched out many different designs”可知，她心中已有“计划”。 【26题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。A. eventually最终；B. safely安全地；C. absolutely绝对地；D. rapidly迅速地。根据前文“sketched out many different designs”以及后文“settled on a peaked roof house design”可知，经过多次设计后“最终”确定了方案。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：树内部被掏空后，Howard在里面加装了书架。A. replaced替换；B. emptied清空，掏空；C. picked挑选；D. carved雕刻。根据后文“added bookshelves inside it”可知，需要先把树内部“掏空”才能放入书架。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：她还在网上订购了一扇古董玻璃窗用来做门，并让邻居在里面安装了一盏灯。A. displayed展示；B. made制作；C. designed设计；D. ordered订购。根据后文“an antique glass window for the door online”可知，她在网上“订购”了这扇门。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最终成品极其壮观。A. personal个人的；B. natural自然的；C. final最终的；D. typical典型的。根据前文“Once the inside of the tree was ____ , Howard added bookshelves inside it”可知，前文描述了从清理树干、加装书架、订购玻璃门到安装灯光的全部制作流程，所有工序完成之后，呈现出来的就是“最终的”成品图书馆。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：“它真的很受欢迎，也许因为它涉及许多不同的热情领域：自然、书籍、图书馆以及那些喜欢社区项目的人们。”Howard说。A. caught on流行起来，受欢迎；B. taken over接管；C. started off开始；D. gone away离开。根据前文“I’m shocked at how many people I’ve heard from these past several months”以及后文“dramatic increase in number of visitors”可知，这个图书馆很受欢迎。caught on意为“流行起来，受欢迎”。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. cultures文化；B. purposes目的；C. visions愿景；D. passions热情，热爱的事物。根据后文“nature, books, libraries, and people who just appreciate community projects”可知，这些都是不同人群各自热爱的兴趣方向，这个图书馆同时覆盖了多个不同爱好者群体的兴趣点，所以能吸引大量访客。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：她的微型免费图书馆见证了访客数量的急剧增长。A. expected期待；B. denied否认；C. witnessed见证；D. analyzed分析。根据后文“a dramatic increase in number of visitors”可知，图书馆“见证”了访客数量的增长。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：谈到Howard独特的创作，微型免费图书馆非营利组织的发言人Margret Aldrich说道：“我们喜欢它的每一个细节，从诱人的绿色门到内外温暖的灯光。”A. creation创作；B. target目标；C. mission使命；D. duty职责。根据前文第二段“The ____ product was extremely magnificent”以及全文描述可知，Howard将枯树改造成了图书馆，这是一件独特的“创作”。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. sign标志；B. angle角度；C. content内容；D. detail细节。根据后文“from the inviting green door to the warm lighting inside and out”可知，发言人表示每一处“细节”都做得十分出色。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：Howard创造了一种真正神奇的体验，将激励所有年龄段的读者。A. challenge挑战；B. inspire激励；C. remind提醒；D. control控制。根据前文“a truly magical experience”以及后文“readers of all ages”可知，这个充满巧思和温度的社区图书馆，用它的创意和善意打动了所有人，能够持续“激励”不同年龄的读者爱上阅读、参与社区公益。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China. It ____36____(include) acupuncture (针灸), Chinese herbal medicine, tai chi, qigong, tuina, guasha, cupping and so on. Acupuncture was one of the first TCM ____37____(method) that were accepted by the healthcare system in the USA. It was first introduced to the USA in 1971 by a New York Times reporter, James Reston, in an article ____38____(title) “Now, about my operation in Peking”. In 1997. acupuncture was ____39____(official) accepted by the National Institutes of Health of the US, and in a statement in 2002, the World Health Organization recognized acupuncture as an ____40____(effect) treatment for more than 43 common ailments (小病). TCM focuses ____41____ not only the disease treatment, but also the disease prevention and ____42____(improve) of overall health. Today, TCM is primarily used as an alternative for people ____43____(maintain) a healthy state in the US. It is widely practiced in more than 180 countries and regions around the globe; among them, 103 countries have approved ____44____ use of acupuncture, 29 have established some forms of laws and regulations for TCM, 18 have included acupuncture into their national health insurance systems, _____45_____ more than 30 have colleges and universities that teach students in TCM. 【答案】36. includes 37. methods 38. titled 39. officially 40. effective 41. on 42. improvement 43. to maintain 44. the 45. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中医在中国已经传承了2000多年。它包括针灸、医学、太极和气功等运动以及其它治疗方法。如今，中医不仅在亚洲使用，在美国也使用。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：它包括针灸、中药、太极、气功、推拿、瓜沙、拔罐等。此处为谓语动词的填入，句子陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为it，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填includes。 【37题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：针灸是最早被美国医疗保健系统接受的中医方法之一。由空前be one of可知，此处为名词复数形式，表示“……的其中之一”。故填methods。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：1971年，《纽约时报》记者詹姆斯·莱斯顿在一篇名为《现在，关于我在北京的行动》的文章中首次将它引入美国。此处为非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰article，article和动词title为被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故填titled。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：在1997年，针灸被美国国立卫生研究院正式接受，在2002年的一份声明中，世界卫生组织承认针灸对43种以上的常见病有效。此处修饰动词was accepted，应用副词officially，作状语。故填officially。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在1997年，针灸被美国国立卫生研究院正式接受，在2002年的一份声明中，世界卫生组织承认针灸对43种以上的常见病有效。此处修饰名词treatment，应用形容词effective，作定语。故填effective。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：中医不仅注重疾病的治疗，而且注重疾病的预防和整体健康的提高。此处为动词短语focus on“专注于”，应用介词on。故填on。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：中医不仅注重疾病的治疗，而且注重疾病的预防和整体健康的提高。由and连接的the disease prevention为名词短语可知，此处应用名词形式，作介词on的宾语成分，improvement为抽象概念，为不可数名词。故填improvement。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，在美国，中医主要被用作人们保持健康状态的另一种选择。由空前alternative名词可知，此处为动词不定式to do作后置定语，为惯用表达an alternative to do“做……的一种选择”。故填to maintain。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：针灸在全球180多个国家和地区广泛实行；其中，103个国家批准了针灸的使用，29个国家建立了某种形式的中医法律法规，18个国家将针灸纳入国民医疗保险体系，30多个国家的高等院校开设了中医教学。根据空后有of短语限定，此处应用定冠词，表特指。故填the。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：针灸在全球180多个国家和地区广泛实行；其中，103个国家批准了针灸的使用，29个国家建立了某种形式的中医法律法规，18个国家将针灸纳入国民医疗保险体系，30多个国家的高等院校开设了中医教学。根据上下句句意可知，此处前后是并列关系顺承关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。 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，新学期你校的英语报要增设一个栏目。外教Clement提出“The Person I Admire”和“Changes Caused by Technology”两个选项供大家选择，请你给Clement写一份邮件，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Clement. I really like the idea of adding a new column to our school English newspaper.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Version 1 (“The Person I Admire”) Dear Clement, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our school English newspaper. I choose “The Person I Admire” without hesitation. First of all, this topic connects closely with our daily life. Everyone has someone they look up to, like a dedicated teacher or a hardworking classmate, which makes it easy for us to write true and touching stories. In addition, it can serve as a platform for us to express our feelings and opinions about great figures. Most importantly, it’s a great chance to learn from role models. By describing their qualities, not only can we improve our writing skills but it will also inspire peers to pursue goodness. I believe this theme will attract readers with ease and make this column a great addition to our school English newspaper. Yours, Li Hua Version 2 (“Changes Caused by Technology”) Dear Clement, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our school English newspaper. I’d prefer “Changes Caused by Technology”. To begin with, this topic is closely linked to our daily life. We can easily find examples like online classes and smart payment, which makes it convenient to write with real experiences. Moreover, it helps broaden our horizons. Discussing tech changes encourages us to think about its impact on society, boosting our critical thinking. I believe that “Changes Caused by Technology” will be a great addition to our school English newspaper, which can help attract a large number of readers. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Clement写邮件，从他提出的两个选项中选择一个作为英语报增设的栏目，并说明理由。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 与……紧密相连：be closely linked to → be closely related to 拓宽：broaden → widen 影响：impact → influence 吸引：attract → draw 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Discussing tech changes encourages us to think about its impact on society, boosting our critical thinking. 拓展句：Discussing tech changes encourages us to think about its impact on society, which boosts our critical thinking. 【点睛】[高分句型1] We can easily find examples like online classes and smart payment, which makes it convenient to write with real experiences. (运用了which引导的非限定性定语从句) [高分句型2] I believe that “Changes Caused by Technology” will be a great addition to our school English newspaper, which can help attract a large number of readers. (运用了that引导的宾语从句和which引导的非限定性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As far as I can remember, I’ve always been a night owl. Even in middle school I would stay up very late. I would feel completely at ease doing my homework in bed, with light music on. I found comfort in keeping myself awake when everyone else had gone to bed, and I loved the silence of the night. My parents urged me to get out of this so-called unhealthy habit, but their repeated requests fell on deaf ears. Fast forward to my first year of college. I still loved the night and would stay up until unruly hours for no apparent reason, chatting online and watching videos. When I finally started to study, I would race through the assigned work, often well past midnight. My roommates would tell me to go to bed and get up early the following morning to do it instead. Get up early to do my homework? No way! I would never do that. Then, one day last term, I did exactly that. Bent over my laptop while sitting on the bed in the corner of my room, I suddenly felt a pounding headache, and had to lie down. Unable to keep my eyes open, I decided I had no choice but to finish my homework the next morning. I woke up at 6am. Hardly had I written half a page when I felt a sharp pain in my chest. At the school clinic, a doctor, with a serious expression on his face, handed me a medical report. “You’re 20, but your heart is 40!” he said. A cold wave went through me. I realized that years of living as a late-night person had turned my heart into an overworked engine. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右。 (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Struck by the doctor’s warning, I knew I had to make a change. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Slowly but surely, my efforts to adjust to the new routine paid off. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Struck by the doctor’s warning, I knew I had to make a change. That very night, I initiated my battle against my deep-rooted habits. I forcibly switched off my laptop and phone at 10 p.m., placing them completely out of reach. However, my rebellious biological clock refused to cooperate. I tossed and turned in the darkness, the silence of the room amplifying my anxiety. The urge to grab my phone and drown in videos was overwhelmingly tempting. Just as my willpower was about to crumble, the doctor's stern voice and that terrifying sharp pain in my chest echoed in my mind, anchoring me back to reality. I squeezed my eyes shut, practicing deep breathing until exhaustion finally claimed me. Slowly but surely, my efforts to adjust to the new routine paid off. The mornings, which used to be my greatest enemy, gradually transformed into a welcoming friend. Instead of racing through assignments with a foggy brain at midnight, I found myself tackling them with a clear and focused mind in the golden sunlight. Not only did the heavy burden on my chest vanish, but an unprecedented sense of vitality also flowed through my veins. When I proudly showed my parents my improved medical report during the holiday, their relieved smiles were my best reward. I finally realized that true comfort isn't found in the unruly hours of the night, but in the vibrant rhythm of a disciplined life. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述了作者长期熬夜导致心脏出现问题，医生警告后作者决定改变作息习惯，最终成功调整并恢复健康的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句提示可知，本段应描述作者开始改变熬夜习惯的具体行动和遇到的困难。 ②由第二段首句提示可知，本段应描述改变带来的积极效果和作者的感悟。 2. 续写线索： 决定改变——晚上强制关机——失眠挣扎——坚持——努力得到了回报——得到父母认可——感悟 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： 关掉：switch off/turn off/shut off 处理: tackle/handle/deal with 消失：vanish/fade away 情绪类： 令人恐惧的：terrifying/hair-raising/horrifying 自豪地：proudly/with pride 欣慰的：relieved/gratified 【点睛】【高分句型1】Just as my willpower was about to crumble, the doctor's stern voice and that terrifying sharp pain in my chest echoed in my mind, anchoring me back to reality.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句和现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】Not only did the heavy burden on my chest vanish, but an unprecedented sense of vitality also flowed through my veins.（运用了部分倒装句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 西安外国语学校2026—2027学年第一学期高二月考 英语试题 （时间120分钟，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 performance will the speakers put on? A. Singing a song. B. Having a dance. C. Giving a magic show. 2. When will the woman meet Mr. Grant tomorrow? A. In the early morning. B. During the lunch break. C. In the late afternoon. 3. What does the man think of the floor cleaner? A. It’s cheap. B. It’s pet-friendly. C. It’s useless. 4. Why does the man intend to take a walk? A. To enjoy the nice weather. B. To lose some weight. C. To stay awake. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Flight safety. B. Travel costs. C. Wedding preparations. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman pay the most attention to when jogging? A. Her heart rate. B. The time. C. The distance. 7. Which of the following did the woman like best? A. Weightlifting. B. Hot yoga. C. Boxing 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the man want to buy Selina some flowers? A. To lift her spirits. B. To welcome her. C. To celebrate her recovery. 9. What flowers does the man choose? A. White lilies and sunflowers. B. Yellow roses and sunflowers. C. Red roses and yellow lilies. 10. How much is the watering can? A. $15. B. $10. C. $5. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the average age of Ms. Payne’s team? A. 61. B. 67. C. 73. 12. What was the greatest challenge for Ms. Payne in the North Pole Marathon? A. The low temperatures. B. The risk of polar bear attacks. C. The constant route adjustments. 13. What was Ms. Payne successful in doing last October? A. Finishing the South Pole Marathon. B. Climbing Mount Qomolangma. C. Hiking to the South Pole. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What do we know about the Green Zoo? A. It allows visitors to feed animals. B. It is free for children under 10. C. It offers nighttime viewing. 15. What animal did the woman see at the Green Zoo? A. A fishing cat. B. A goat. C. A giraffe. 16. Who may not enjoy a visit to the Green Zoo in the woman’s view? A. Those who like taking the sightseeing train. B. Those who hope to see different rare animals. C. Those who want to take clear photos of animals. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Which is the original outdoor exhibition made with Lego bricks? A. Nature Popl. B. Nature Connects. C. Brick Masters Studio. 18. Where did Brick Planet make its first appearance? A. In Las Vegas, Nevada. B. In Hobbs, New Mexico. C. In Columbus, Ohio. 19. When will Brick Planet end at Western Heritage Museum in 2027? A. On May 30th. B. On August 6th. C. On September 6th. 20. What does Animal Super Powers focus on? A. Various ecosystems around the world. B. The unique features of animal species. C. The human-wildlife relationship. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Are you fighting for your dreams? Do you want to get some inspiration from others’ journeys? If so, don’t miss the following books. Outliers Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers explores the factors that contribute to success. Through fascinating case studies, Gladwell argues that success is not only the result of individual talent but also a combination of opportunity, timing, and hard work. This book is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the secrets behind extraordinary achievements. The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls’ inspiring memoir(回忆录), The Glass Castle, describes her poor childhood in an unstable environment, highlighting the strength needed to overcome adversity. This book is ideal for those who want to understand human resilience and the journey toward self-acceptance and healing. The Road Less Traveled M. Scott Peck’s The Road Less Traveled is a powerful guide to personal growth and spiritual development. It discusses the challenges of living a meaningful life and offers insights on dealing with suffering, the importance of discipline, and spiritual maturity. This book helps readers find inner strength and live a more fulfilling life. Atomic Habits James Clear’s Atomic Habits is a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones. Clear provides actionable strategies for making small changes that lead to significant improvements in life. This book is perfect for anyone looking to create lasting change and achieve their goals. 1. What does the book Outliers write about success? A. It is a combination of factors. B. It depends on personal talent. C. It is about understanding secrets. D. It means extraordinary achievements. 2. Which author grew up in poverty? A. Malcolm Gladwell. B. Jeannette Walls. C. M. Scott Peck. D. James Clear. 3. What is the common theme of the four books? A. Entertainment. B. Historical facts. C. Self-development. D. Scientific research. B I was sitting in a chemistry lab class during my first year of university, nervous about the experiment we were to perform. I grabbed a pipette and, as I feared, my hand started to shake. The experience was disheartening. I was hoping to pursue a career in science, but I started to wonder whether that would be possible. I thought my dreams had crashed to the ground. I was a boy born with brain damage. My family managed to find good doctors where we lived, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, and I took part in clinical trials testing new treatments. Shortly after my first birthday, I started walking and it became clear my intelligence function was unaffected. So, in some sense, I was lucky. Still, I couldn’t do some things growing up. Both hands shook, especially when I was nervous or embarrassed. My left hand was much worse than my right, so I learned to write and do simple tasks with my right hand, but it wasn’t easy to do anything precisely. As a teenager, I faced a lot of bullying at school. Feeling alone, I joined a study group called “The natural world”. I thought that getting into the world of animals would keep me away from people. That’s how I came into the field of biology. At university, I enjoyed the lectures in my science classes. Many lab tasks proved impossible, however. As I struggled with my mood, I read a book about depression. From then on, the physiology of mental disorders became my scientific passion. I looked into what was being done locally and was excited to discover a lab that did behavioral experiments in rats to study depression. At the end of my second year, I approached the professor of the lab to see whether I could work with her. I was afraid to admit I couldn’t do some lab tasks. To my relief, she was completely supportive. She set me to work performing behavioral experiments for others in the lab with the help of colleagues. I loved the supportive atmosphere and stayed there to complete my master’s and Ph.D. I’ve come to realize that my hands aren’t the barrier I thought they were. By making use of my abilities and working as part of a team, I’ve been able to follow my passions. I’ve also realized that there’s much more to being a scientist than performing the physical labor. I may not collect all the data in my papers, but I’m fully capable of designing experiments and interpreting results, which, to me, is the most exciting part of science. 4. What was the author’s dream? A. To live a normal life. B. To become a scientist. C. To get a master’s degree. D. To recover from depression. 5. The author said he was lucky in Paragraph 2 because _______. A. he didn’t lose the function of both hands B. he learned how to walk at the age of one C. his family could afford to see good doctors D. his brain damage didn’t affect his intellectual capacity 6. What can you learn from the passage? A. The team in the lab urged him to further his study. B. The author finally finished the lab tasks on his own. C. The author’s experience inspired him to help others. D. The author’s loneliness led him to the world of biology. 7. What message does the author want to express? A. Loving yourself makes a difference. B. Opportunity follows prepared people. C. A bright future begins with a small dream. D. The sun somehow shines through the storm. C Robotics has been a rapidly evolving field in recent years. Only in the past decade have scientists truly begun to understand the potential of robots in various aspects of our lives. They provide a new viewpoint: how technology can assist humans and bring up an old debate: whether robots will replace humans in the workplace or whether they will work alongside us in a cooperative way. The current fascination with robotics originates from the creative work of a team of researchers at a leading technology institute. When Dr Smith joined the institute to work on artificial intelligence, he was also involved in robotics projects. But he noticed something interesting: different industries had different expectations from robots. Dr Smith had been trained in traditional robotic programming, where each command represented a specific action. At the time, many people thought robotics was just a tool for repetitive tasks. But Dr Smith believed that robots could be much more. He wondered: could robots actually have the ability to adapt and learn like humans? And could they change the way we work and live? It was 2020. Dr Smith’s idea was considered revolutionary. Now, a few years later, Dr Smith is presenting his research at a conference and explaining how he is pushing the boundaries of robotics. For a long time, many people feared that robots would take away jobs. They thought technology must be controlled to protect human employment. But Dr Smith argues that robots are not a threat but an opportunity. Robots are based on algorithms and data, the manipulation of information. “What I say,” Dr Smith explains, “is that robotics is not about replacing humans — it’s about strengthening our abilities.” 8. What caused the present growing interest in robotics? A. Researchers at a technology institute. B. Leading experts in the study of economics. C. Famous scholars in the study of sociology. D. Some senior experts in artificial intelligence. 9. What does the underlined word “repetitive” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Boring and unvaried. B. Creative and original. C. Important and essential. D. Complex and challenging. 10. What belief is Dr Smith’s argument based on? A. Robotics comes from advanced programming. B. Robotics is as useful as any other technology. C. Technology is a system of meaningful tools. D. Robotics is a product of human creation. 11. What is the main idea of the text? A. The threat of robots to human employment. B. Dr Smith’s research on artificial intelligence. C. The potential of robotics to assist rather than replace humans. D. The development of a leading technology institute. D In most cases, people pick the easiest way out: the path of least resistance. Yet, it is the hard choice — the path of most resistance — that is more beneficial and provides most success in the long run. How do these paths differ? What are the dangers of an easy life? What are the rewards for a hard life? How do you start taking the path of most resistance? Taking the path of least resistance means choosing the easiest available option, with little regard for its long-term consequences. For example, you eat whatever you like, whenever you like, and in whatever amount you like. It may feel nice at first but all of them have a very steep price. In that case, it’s guaranteed obesity. Most people in the modern world follow this path and this is why so many people struggle with a lack of self-discipline, good habits, etc. The path of most resistance is about choosing the option that will lead to more personal growth, even if it means suffering in the early stages of the process. For example, it may cost you a lot to quit watching TV for hours on end. But over the long term, you’ll free up a lot of time that will lead to a more satisfying life than that of a couch potato. At first sight, this approach is unappealing. It requires effort, brings no pleasure, and leads to potential suffering. Yet, on the other side of all that lies a world of more confidence, self-discipline and mental resilience (恢复力). In the end, they more than make up for the fleeting superficial pleasure. We’re lazy by nature. Some may point out that it is because of this tendency that we now enjoy so many wonders of technology that people in the past would kill to have. But ask the individuals praising laziness if they would be happy living a life where everything is given to them the moment they think about it. They would have zero hardships, no objective in life and no obstacle to overcome and no wise human would want such an existence. 12. How does the author show the dangers of choosing the easy path? A. By giving examples. B. By listing data. C. By making a comparison. D. By asking questions. 13. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Watching TV for hours. B. Having many life struggles. C. Getting superficial pleasure. D. Choosing the path of most resistance. 14. Which of the following would the author agree with? A. Life is to be enjoyed, not endured. B. Set your life goals as early as possible. C. There should be some challenges in life. D. Good habits provide short-term pleasure. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To tell us humans are lazy by nature. B. To show the common lifestyles of young people. C. To prove it’s laziness that leads to wonders. D. To persuade us to challenge ourselves. 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。 Have you noticed how happy songs can give you energy, while peaceful tunes (曲调) can help you relax? ____16____ What is “getting lost in music”? This means focusing on the music so hard that you shut out your other thoughts for a short time. ____17____ It could be reading a book or talking to friends. However, experts say if you try out different styles of music and listen closely to things like rhythm (the pattern of sounds), you improve its benefits and let it change how you are feeling at that moment. ____18____ Music is a language everyone understands and has brought humans together for thousands of years. Scientists say this is because it releases (释放) different chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy and closer to others. If you’ve studied for a test by singing your times tables you’ll know how music can boost your memory. Research shows that listening to calm tunes reduces stress. ____19____ How can you get lost in music? Start by listening to types of music you haven’t tried before. Focus on different parts of the music. Listening while moving connects you closely to the sound, so dance around your room and notice how the song changes. ____20____ What is the music trying to tell you? What can you see, feel and even taste? By listening carefully, you can get the most from music. A. Why should you get lost in music? B. It can even help people feel less pain. C. When is “getting lost in music” good for you? D. Use your senses to understand the music and imagine. E. People often play tunes while they are doing something else. F. There could even be benefits that haven’t been discovered yet. G. Getting lost in music can help you enjoy the magic of music even more. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Sharalee Howard was devastated (悲痛欲绝的) when she realized she had to cut down the 110-year-old cottonwood tree in front of her home. For over a decade she’d ____21____ in disappointment as the tree dropped dead branches on her flower garden but there was something about the tree that made it hard to ____22____ it. However, when the ____23____ tree dropped a large branch onto her son’s car and caused massive ____24____, Howard knew she had to take it down. But she planned to make it into a Little Free Library. With the ____25____ in mind, after getting the tree taken down, she sketched out many different designs for the Little Free Library and ____26____ settled on a peaked roof house design. Once the inside of the tree was ____27____, Howard added bookshelves inside it. She also ____28____ an antique glass window for the door online and had her neighbor install a light inside it. The ____29____ product was extremely magnificent. “I’m shocked at how many people I’ve heard from these past several months. It has really ____30____, maybe because it crosses over into many different ____31____: nature, books, libraries, and people who just appreciate community projects.” said Howard. Her Little Free Library has ____32____ a dramatic increase in number of visitors. Speaking of Howard’s unique ____33____, Margret Aldrich, a spokeswoman for the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, said: “We love every ____34____ of it, from the inviting green door to the warm lighting inside and out. Howard has created a truly magical experience that will ____35____ readers of all ages.” 21. A. remained B. moved C. suffered D. watched 22. A. part with B. focus on C. escape from D. care for 23. A. smelly B. dying C. strange D. beautiful 24. A. waste B. attack C. damage D. dispute 25. A. love B. concern C. schedule D. proposal 26. A. eventually B. safely C. absolutely D. rapidly 27. A. replaced B. emptied C. picked D. carved 28. A. displayed B. made C. designed D. ordered 29. A. personal B. natural C. final D. typical 30. A. caught on B. taken over C. started off D. gone away 31. A. cultures B. purposes C. visions D. passions 32. A. expected B. denied C. witnessed D. analyzed 33. A. creation B. target C. mission D. duty 34. A. sign B. angle C. content D. detail 35. A. challenge B. inspire C. remind D. control 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China. It ____36____(include) acupuncture (针灸), Chinese herbal medicine, tai chi, qigong, tuina, guasha, cupping and so on. Acupuncture was one of the first TCM ____37____(method) that were accepted by the healthcare system in the USA. It was first introduced to the USA in 1971 by a New York Times reporter, James Reston, in an article ____38____(title) “Now, about my operation in Peking”. In 1997. acupuncture was ____39____(official) accepted by the National Institutes of Health of the US, and in a statement in 2002, the World Health Organization recognized acupuncture as an ____40____(effect) treatment for more than 43 common ailments (小病). TCM focuses ____41____ not only the disease treatment, but also the disease prevention and ____42____(improve) of overall health. Today, TCM is primarily used as an alternative for people ____43____(maintain) a healthy state in the US. It is widely practiced in more than 180 countries and regions around the globe; among them, 103 countries have approved ____44____ use of acupuncture, 29 have established some forms of laws and regulations for TCM, 18 have included acupuncture into their national health insurance systems, _____45_____ more than 30 have colleges and universities that teach students in TCM. 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，新学期你校的英语报要增设一个栏目。外教Clement提出“The Person I Admire”和“Changes Caused by Technology”两个选项供大家选择，请你给Clement写一份邮件，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Clement. I really like the idea of adding a new column to our school English newspaper.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 As far as I can remember, I’ve always been a night owl. Even in middle school I would stay up very late. I would feel completely at ease doing my homework in bed, with light music on. I found comfort in keeping myself awake when everyone else had gone to bed, and I loved the silence of the night. My parents urged me to get out of this so-called unhealthy habit, but their repeated requests fell on deaf ears. Fast forward to my first year of college. I still loved the night and would stay up until unruly hours for no apparent reason, chatting online and watching videos. When I finally started to study, I would race through the assigned work, often well past midnight. My roommates would tell me to go to bed and get up early the following morning to do it instead. Get up early to do my homework? No way! I would never do that. Then, one day last term, I did exactly that. Bent over my laptop while sitting on the bed in the corner of my room, I suddenly felt a pounding headache, and had to lie down. Unable to keep my eyes open, I decided I had no choice but to finish my homework the next morning. I woke up at 6am. Hardly had I written half a page when I felt a sharp pain in my chest. At the school clinic, a doctor, with a serious expression on his face, handed me a medical report. “You’re 20, but your heart is 40!” he said. A cold wave went through me. I realized that years of living as a late-night person had turned my heart into an overworked engine. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右。 (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Struck by the doctor’s warning, I knew I had to make a change. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Slowly but surely, my efforts to adjust to the new routine paid off. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $