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怀仁一中高二年级2026-2027学年第一学期 第二次月考·英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a ticket office. 2. Why does the man come to the park? A. To go for a run. B. To clean the chair. C. To feed the ducks. 3. What did the man do this morning? A. He sold a coffee. B. He took a shower. C. He made his lunch. 4. What is the woman likely to do? A. Leave the shop. B. Turn off the lights. C. Count all the money. 5. What is probably the man? A. A waiter. B. A farmer. C. A zookeeper. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话或独白后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。 6. What does the woman ask Jack to do with her? A. Wash her car. B. Look for a job. C. Select a toy. 7. How does Jack find his experience today? A. Tiring. B. Boring. C. Exciting. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。 8. Where is the man going this weekend? A. To a theater. B. To a bookstore. C. To his grandma’s. 9. Who is the author of The Handmaid’s Tale? A. Herman Hicks. B. Margaret Atwood. C. Erin Morgenstern. 10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What to read. B. Where to go. C. How to relax. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13小题。 11. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To buy a computer. B. To ask him for help. C. To discuss her paper. 12. When will the woman have to finish the paper? A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday. 13. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Fearful. B. Doubtful. C. Thankful. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17小题。 14. What does the woman want to do? A. Explore the woods. B. Get new sunglasses. C. Travel with the man. 15. When was the last time the man lost his sunglasses? A. Yesterday. B. Earlier today. C. Two weeks ago. 16. What does the man say about the pairs at Sunglass Hut? A. They are costly. B. They are cheap. C. They are strong. 17. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Fix their sunglasses. B. Make a phone call. C. Go to a restaurant. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20小题。 18. Who is Sun School intended for? A. Children aged 3 to 5. B. Children aged 6 to 8 C. Children aged 10 to 18. 19. What can we know about Sun School? A. It offers various activities. B. It often changes its schedule. C. It features new school rules. 20. How do the school meetings help the students? A. Recognize their weaknesses. B. Share their hobbies with others. C. Understand how to make decisions. 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 Hong Kong has the largest collection of high-rise buildings on Earth, many of which have been designed by world-famous architects. HSBC Headquarters Building In 1979, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC) launched an international design competition for its new headquarters. Foster +Partners, headed by architect Sir Norman Foster, won the competition with an out-of-the-box idea. With a budget of roughly S667 million in the day’s currency, the British visionary had the modular (模块化的) pieces constructed in the US, Japan and the UK before shipping them to Hong Kong for assembly (组装). The Henderson Zaha Hadid Architects(ZHA) has revealed plans to replace a multi-story car park in Hong Kong’s central business district with a new 623-foot tower. Like so many of ZHA’s visionary projects, the office tower, completed in 2023,integrates technology with natural environments. For instance, there is a sky garden which is an outdoor recreational space with a running track and a planting network that acts as an effective biological air-purifying filter by consuming pollutants. Two International Finance Centre On a clear day, you can see straight across Hong Kong from the offices in Two International Finance Center(2IFC), completed in 2003. Designed by the late Cesar Pelli, the 1,352-foot tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion. It transformed the skyline when it opened with its breath taking height and tapered (锥形的) shape, symbolizing Hong Kong’s rise. Bank of China Tower The 1,205-foot tower, completed in 1990,broke records at the time and became an instant landmark as the first tower over 985 feet outside North America. A vision of urban energy, expansion and geometry, the Bank of China Tower(BOC Tower)was designed to resemble a bamboo shoot, symbolizing strength, vitality and China’s emergence as a significant player in international finance. 1. What is special about the HSBC Headquarters Building? A. It was designed by several architect teams. B. It was funded by countries across the world. C. Its style was considered to be the most creative. D. Its design was a winning work of a competition. 2. Which building combines technology with nature ? A. HSBC Headquarters Building. B. The Henderson. C. Two International Finance Centre. D. Bank of China Tower. 3. What do the BOC Tower and 2IFC have in common? A. They are known for being eco-friendly. B. They were completed in the same century. C. They used to be the tallest in Hong Kong. D. They were designed by the same architect. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了香港的四座大楼的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1979, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC) launched an international design competition for its new headquarters. Foster +Partners, headed by architect Sir Norman Foster, won the competition with an out-of-the-box idea.(1979年，香港上海汇丰银行(HSBC)为其新总部发起了一项国际设计竞赛。由建筑师诺曼·福斯特爵士领导的福斯特建筑事务所以一个新颖的想法赢得了比赛)”可知，汇丰总部大楼的特别之处在于它的设计是一项竞赛的获奖作品。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Henderson部分中“Like so many of ZHA’s visionary projects, the office tower, completed in 2023,integrates technology with natural environments.(像ZHA的许多有远见的项目一样，这座办公大楼于2023年完工，将技术与自然环境融为一体)”可知，The Henderson结合了科技与自然。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Designed by the late Cesar Pelli, the 1,352-foot tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion.(这座1352英尺高的塔楼由已故的凯撒·佩里设计，建成后是该市最高的塔楼)”以及最后一段“The 1,205-foot tower, completed in 1990,broke records at the time and became an instant landmark as the first tower over 985 feet outside North America.(这座1205英尺高的塔于1990年完工，打破了当时的纪录，成为北美以外第一座超过985英尺的塔，立即成为地标)”可知，中银大厦和第二国际金融中心的共同之处是都曾经是香港最高的。故选C。 B Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor”, the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel. I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly. Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak. “You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started. But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.” “Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.” Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle. I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better. 4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage? A. To argue for the true essence of courage. B. To question the common belief of courage. C. To show the changing meaning of courage. D. To compare different interpretations of courage. 5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do? A. Challenge her own limits. B. Seek help whenever possible. C. Keep to a suitable pace. D. Stick with experienced climbers. 6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage? A. The mother asked the girl to rest. B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind. C. The group celebrated the reach of the top. D. The two students pointed out the group’s fault. 7. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage. C. With courage, everyone can be perfect. D. We don’t have to be a hero to be brave. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要通过一次登山经历阐述了作者对勇气的理解：真正的勇气在于坦诚表达自我和感受，而非传统意义上的英雄主义。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The root of “courage” is “cor”, the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.(“勇气”一词的词根是拉丁语里代表“心”的“cor”，最初勇气的含义是“说出自己的想法，袒露全部的真心”。虽然现在勇气常与英雄主义联系在一起，但我相信真正的勇气在于坦诚地面对真实的自己和内心的感受。)” 可知，作者提及勇气的原始词义，是为了论证自己对勇气真正本质的看法。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的““Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.”(“是啊，别让你的经验不足阻碍你，”另一名学生补充道。“承认自己在挣扎或感觉不舒服是可以的。事实上，当你需要的时候，大声说出来并寻求帮助是很重要的。这就是我们进步和成长的方式。”)”可知，两名学生建议女儿在需要时寻求帮助。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.(然而，两名学生直接对正在庆祝的团队说了这番话，强调了在艰苦环境中团结在一起的重要性。他们的话让团队为忽视了我们的困境而向我们道歉)”以及最后一段中的“I was totally amazed at their bravery(我被他们的这份勇气深深震撼)”可知，两名学生敢于直接向团队指出其忽视同伴困境的错误，这一行为被作者视作真正的勇气的体现。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.(虽然现在勇气常与英雄主义联系在一起，但我相信真正的勇气在于坦诚地面对真实的自己和内心的感受。)”以及最后一段中的“Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.(我逐渐意识到，勇气具有连锁效应。每次我们选择勇敢，都会激励身边的人多一点勇气，让世界变得更美好。)”可知，作者通过爬山的经历想要告诉读者，真正的勇气并非一定要成为英雄，平凡生活中坦诚表达、彼此帮扶的勇敢选择，同样是真正的勇气，不必成为英雄才称得上勇敢。 C One of the biggest challenges that traditional educators face is how to unlock students’ love of learning. Once students overcome their fear or unwillingness, they will be on the track of becoming motivated learners. In order to help students discover the joy in learning, some teachers are turning to a simple but effective strategy called gamification-using game-related elements such as activities and rewards to promote students’ engagement in class. With an origin in educational psychology, this approach is designed to reach students by making the learning process funny and interesting. What’s more, researches show that gamification can also make assignments less stressful. Without too much pressure, students will associate learning with curiosity and joy. Accordingly, they feel like continuing the journey because positive feelings have boosted their confidence. But like any other strategies, gamification has its drawbacks when used incorrectly. It is very likely that some students only focus on winning rewards but have no interest in understanding concepts or learning new skills-exactly the opposite of the desired outcome. To avoid this, teachers can help prevent students from becoming wrongly motivated by choosing suitable rewards. Instead of class parties or snacks, try rewards that help students develop a passion for academic subjects. For example, have students earn points towards a class field trip by behaving and doing their assignments, or pair subjects that a student dislikes with fun books or activities to encourage motivation. That way, they associate fun with reading, math, or other skills. More examples include competing on a leader-board, holding a talent show, or playing other team-building games. All activities and rewards need to be carefully selected and well arranged. If you’re having a hard time getting your class interested in learning, talk with them together or individually about what motivates them and include it into your student engagement strategies. 8. What can we learn about gamification from the first two paragraphs? A. It advocates a traditional teaching style. B. It improves students’ critical thinking. C. It promotes the use of video games in class. D. It motivates students to be active learners. 9. What is the author’s attitude to the application of gamification? A. Worried. B. Favorable. C. Objective. D. Doubtful. 10. How should teachers avoid the drawbacks of gamification? A. Associate learning process with assignments. B. Set learning goals for different students. C. Select suitable rewards for teaching activities. D. Encourage teamwork by holding class parties. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The future influences of gamification. B. The analysis of a teaching strategy. C. Recent research on education system. D. A discovery about motivating learners. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要对课堂游戏化对提高学生学习兴趣的作用进行了各方面的分析。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段“In order to help students discover the joy in learning, some teachers are turning to a simple but effective strategy called gamification-using game-related elements such as activities and rewards to promote students’ engagement in class. With an origin in educational psychology, this approach is designed to reach students by making the learning process funny and interesting. (为了帮助学生发现学习中的乐趣，一些老师正转向一种简单但有效的策略，称为游戏化，利用活动和奖励等游戏相关元素来促进学生的课堂参与度。这种方法起源于教育心理学，旨在通过使学习过程变得开心和有趣来接触学生。)”可知，课堂游戏化可以促使学生成为积极的学习者。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第四段“But like any other strategies, gamification has its drawbacks when used incorrectly. It is very likely that some students only focus on winning rewards but have no interest in understanding concepts or learning new skills-exactly the opposite of the desired outcome. (但就像任何其它策略一样，游戏化在使用不当时也有缺点。很可能有些学生只专注于赢得奖励，而对理解概念或学习与预期结果完全相反的新技能没有兴趣。)”以及结合上文可知，作者本文既讲了课堂游戏化的优点，也讲述了缺点，所以作者对课堂游戏化的态度是客观的。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第四段“To avoid this, teachers can help prevent students from becoming wrongly motivated by choosing suitable rewards. Instead of class parties or snacks, try rewards that help students develop a passion for academic subjects. (为了避免这种情况，教师可以通过选择合适的奖励来帮助防止学生受到错误的激励。与其参加班级聚会或吃零食，不如尝试奖励，帮助学生培养对学术科目的热情。)”可知，教师可以通过为教学活动选择合适的奖励来避免游戏化的弊端。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。由文章第二段“In order to help students discover the joy in learning, some teachers are turning to a simple but effective strategy called gamification-using game-related elements such as activities and rewards to promote students’ engagement in class. With an origin in educational psychology, this approach is designed to reach students by making the learning process funny and interesting. (为了帮助学生发现学习中的乐趣，一些老师正转向一种简单但有效的策略，称为游戏化，利用活动和奖励等游戏相关元素来促进学生的课堂参与度。这种方法起源于教育心理学，旨在通过使学习过程变得开心和有趣来接触学生。)”以及下文可知，文章主要对课堂游戏化对提高学生学习兴趣的作用进行了各方面的分析。所以B项“The analysis of a teaching strategy. (一个教学策略的分析。)”符合文意。故选B项。 D Giraffes have one of the most recognizable shapes on the planet. “They walk so gracefully that it looks like they are floating across the savanna (热带草原),” says Michael Brown, an ecologist with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF). Our familiarity with these tall animals can sometimes hide their declining numbers, masking a “silent extinction (灭绝)”. Expanding agriculture and human communities across Africa have destroyed or fragmented large areas of the savanna where giraffes find food, causing a 40 percent decline in giraffe species since 1985. Nubian giraffes, a critically endangered subspecies found in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya, have lost an estimated 95 percent of their population. Today they’ re down to perhaps 3,000 animals. This crisis recently led GCF to partner with African Parks, a conservation group managing Badingilo and Boma National Parks in South Sudan. They aim to track (追踪), study and protect the giraffes. Tracking giraffes presents a challenge. GPS collars typically go around the neck, but giraffe necks, six feet long and varying in thickness, aren’t suited for collars; the devices slide down when the animal lowers its head, Researchers tried anklets (踝环), chest harnesses and even tags (标签) on their horn-like nubs, but nothing worked for long, says Sara Ferguson, a GCF wildlife veterinarian. Recent technological advances have shrunk (缩小) trackers to the size of a candy bar, small enough to attach to the tail or an ear. The new tags are solar-powered, less noticeable and should last a year or more. In April, 2024, Ferguson and others from African Parks attached trackers to 11 Nubian giraffes. The data collected will help identify key habitats (栖息地) and routes within the parks’ 7.4 million acres, potentially driving their expansion and showing where extra patrols to limit illegal hunting or community education to encourage local support for conservation can save giraffe lives. “We can’t save what we don’t understand,” says Julian Fennessy, co-founder and conservation director of GCF. “We need these data to protect this landscape before it’s too late.” 12. What has caused a 40 percent decline in giraffe species since 1985? A. Illegal hunting. B. Climate change. C. habitat loss. D. Disease outbreaks. 13. Why are traditional GPS collars unsuitable for giraffes? A. They are too heavy. B. They fall off easily. C. They provide inaccurate data. D. They affect the giraffes’ movement. 14. What is the main goal of tracking the giraffes? A. To monitor their health status. B. To detect threats from other species. C. To study their social structure. D. To identify their key habitats and routes. 15. Which would be the best title for the text? A. The silent extinction of Nubian giraffes B. Technology for wildlife protection C. Giraffe-tracking innovations (创新) D. Joint conservation efforts 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了长颈鹿数量因栖息地丧失而锐减，科学家通过创新追踪技术来研究并保护这一物种。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Expanding agriculture and human communities across Africa have destroyed or fragmented large areas of the savanna where giraffes find food, causing a 40 percent decline in giraffe species since 1985.(非洲各地不断扩大的农业和人类社区破坏或分割了长颈鹿觅食的大片热带草原，导致自1985年以来长颈鹿物种数量下降了40%)”可知，导致长颈鹿物种数量下降40%的原因是栖息地的丧失。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“GPS collars typically go around the neck, but giraffe necks, six feet long and varying in thickness, aren’t suited for collars; the devices slide down when the animal lowers its head, Researchers tried anklets (踝环), chest harnesses and even tags (标签) on their horn-like nubs, but nothing worked for long, says Sara Ferguson, a GCF wildlife veterinarian.(GPS项圈通常绕在脖子上，但长颈鹿的脖子长六英尺，厚度各不相同，不适合戴项圈，当长颈鹿低头时设备会滑落。GCF野生动物兽医Sara Ferguson表示，研究人员尝试了踝环、胸带，甚至在它们的角状结节上贴标签，但没有一种能长期起效)”可知，传统的GPS项圈不适合长颈鹿是因为它们容易滑落。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The data collected will help identify key habitats (栖息地) and routes within the parks’ 7.4 million acres, potentially driving their expansion and showing where extra patrols to limit illegal hunting or community education to encourage local support for conservation can save giraffe lives.(收集的数据将有助于确定公园740万英亩范围内的关键栖息地和路线，这可能会推动公园的扩张，并显示在哪些地方进行额外的巡逻以限制非法狩猎或社区教育以鼓励当地对保护的支持可以拯救长颈鹿的生命)”可知，追踪长颈鹿的主要目标是识别它们的关键栖息地和路线。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一段引出长颈鹿面临“无声灭绝”的问题；第二段说明数量下降的原因；第三段介绍保护组织合作追踪长颈鹿；第四段指出传统GPS项圈的困难；第五段重点介绍新技术（缩小版追踪器）及其应用和目的。全文围绕“追踪长颈鹿的创新技术”展开，C项适合作本文的标题。 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。 With everything going on in the world, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep. ____16____ And it’s hard to fall back asleep again. However, simple steps before bed can help. Test your pillow. If you bought your pillow in 2022, it’s already old. The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years. ____17____ “When your brain is sending pain signals, it can’t send sleep signals,” says Dr Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist. Get an hour of sunlight each day. Morning sunlight is important for good sleep. “It stops producing melatonin in your brain, which, helps relieve the sleepy morning feeling,” Breus says. It also sets a mental time r to produce melatonin, the so-called sleep hormone, that evening. Aim for 15 to 30 minutes of direct light first and two 15-minute outdoor breaks during the day. ___18___ Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. ____19____ And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom. ___20___ If you need to air complaints to your family, don’t wait until night. Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier. Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system, which disturbs sleep. Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning. A. Avoid arguments with your family. B. Handle your troubles before dinner. C. It signals your brain that it is time to be awake. D. It contributes to good health when exposed to light. E. It’s normal to wake up at night, especially as you age. F. A used one in the past can cause neck pain and restless sleep. G. When people cut them down, their average toilet trips decreased. 【答案】16. E 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为说明文。主要说明了当代社会，很多人都出现了睡眠质量问题，本文提出了几条建议，以帮助读者提高睡眠质量。 【16题详解】 根据上文“With everything going on in the world, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep.(随着世界上发生的一切，难怪我们中的许多人都在努力入睡)”描述了现代社会普遍存在睡眠质量问题，后文“And it’s hard to fall back asleep again.(而且很难再次入睡)”描述很难再次入睡，可知本句主要说明夜晚入睡的问题，故E选项“随着年龄增长，半夜醒来很正常”，在此处能起到承上启下的作用。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上文“The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years.(美国国家睡眠基金会建议每一到两年更换一次枕头)”提到需要每 1-2 年更换枕头，下文““When your brain is sending pain signals, it can’t send sleep signals,” says Dr Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.(“当你的大脑发出疼痛信号时，它不能发出睡眠信号，”临床心理学家和睡眠专家Michael J Breus博士说)”继续谈论疼痛带来的影响。F 选项中的代词 “one”指代上文的 pillow，进一步解释原因：用过很久的枕头可能导致颈部疼痛和失眠。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据本段首句“Get an hour of sunlight each day.(每天享受一小时的阳光)”可知，本段建议要接受足够的阳光。C选项中的“It” 指代上文提到的接受阳光直射和户外休息的行为。这种行为是为了提醒大脑白天保持清醒。C选项“它告诉你的大脑是时候清醒了”符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks.(睡前不要吃咸的零食。在日本的一项研究中，研究人员对321名患有高盐饮食和睡眠问题的患者进行了为期12周的跟踪调查)”以及后文“And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.(而那些摄入更多盐的人更频繁地醒来去洗手间)”可知，指出减少高盐饮食后，起夜次数会减少，与下文 “摄入高盐的更频繁去卫生间”的论述相呼应。G选项“当人们减少摄入时，他们的平均上厕所次数减少了”符合语境，故选G。 【20题详解】 根据后文“If you need to air complaints to your family, don’t wait until night. Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier. Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system, which disturbs sleep. Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning.(如果你需要向你的家人抱怨，不要等到晚上。如果你早点开始，艰难的讨论就不太可能打扰你的睡眠。争吵会激活你的交感神经系统，从而扰乱睡眠。一些研究甚至表明，带着怒气上床睡觉可能会让你第二天早上脾气暴躁)”可知，如果需要向家人抱怨，不要拖到晚上。睡前的争论对睡眠有影响，甚至影响第二天的心情。故B选项“本段的建议应该是在晚饭前处理好麻烦”符合语境。故选B。 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。 Milo, a stray dog, was rescued and then adopted by Makayla Swift. The dog proved to be a ____21____ as well. One morning in November 2021, Swift opened her front door, and Milo took off ____22____. “I couldn’t catch him,” she said. Milo made his way to the neighboring houses, with Swift closely ____23____. Upon reaching the second house, Milo began scratching (挠) at the front door. Swift was ____24____ and tried to drag him away, but then she ____25____ a faint (微弱的) cry for help from an open upstairs window. The ____26____ belonged to 85-year-old Sherry Starr, who had slipped in her bathroom earlier that morning and found herself ____27____ on the floor. ____28____ the worst, Starr decided to wait for the mail carrier in the ____29____ of being rescued. ____30____, Milo’s sharp ears caught her cries for help the moment Swift opened her door. Swift called 911, and paramedics (护理人员) immediately ____31____. Initially, they thought they might need to remove the toilet to free Starr, but with one last pull, she was ____32____. Despite being injured and in pain, Starr ____33____ a trip to the hospital. Milo’s sharp hearing and ____34____ saved Starr that day. Sometimes, the ____35____ isn’t the only one who’s rescued. 21. A. defender B. reporter C. instructor D. rescuer 22. A. barking B. jumping C. running D. attacking 23. A. following B. watching C. waiting D. checking 24. A. embarrassed B. discouraged C. amazed D. disappointed 25. A. received B. released C. learned D. heard 26. A. mask B. voice C. whisper D. alarm 27. A. laid B. stuck C. dropped D. settled 28. A. Doubting B. Regretting C. Fearing D. Accepting 29. A. face B. spirit C. hope D. pursuit 30. A. Eventually B. Surprisingly C. Interestingly D. Fortunately 31. A. passed B. arrived C. worked D. landed 32. A. out B. over C. away D. back 33. A. afforded B. canceled C. declined D. scheduled 34. A. courage B. patience C. strength D. persistence 35. A. elder B. dog C. neighbor D. stranger 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了一只名叫Milo的流浪狗被收养后，凭借敏锐的听觉发现了一位在家中摔倒的老人，并成功帮助老人获救的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：事实证明这只狗也是一名救援者。A. defender保卫者；B. reporter记者；C. instructor指导者；D. rescuer救援者。根据后文第三段“Milo’s sharp ears caught her cries for help”以及最后一段“Milo’s sharp hearing and ____ saved Starr that day”可知，Milo听到了老人的呼救声并引导主人前去救援，因此它是“救援者”。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：2021年11月的一个早晨，Swift打开前门，Milo就跑走了。A. barking吠叫；B. jumping跳跃；C. running跑；D. attacking攻击。根据后文“I couldn’t catch him”以及“Milo made his way to the neighboring houses”可知，Milo一出门就“跑”走了。took off running意为“跑开”。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：Milo跑到邻居家，Swift紧随其后。A. following跟随；B. watching观看；C. waiting等待；D. checking检查。根据前文“I couldn’t catch him”以及后文“Upon reaching the second house”可知，Swift一直在后面“跟随”着Milo。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：Swift感到很尴尬，试图把他拖走，但这时她听到楼上敞开的窗户传来微弱的呼救声。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. discouraged气馁的；C. amazed惊讶的；D. disappointed失望的。根据前文“Upon reaching the second house, Milo began scratching (挠) at the front door.”可知，自家的狗未经允许就冲到陌生邻居家门口不停挠门，这种突兀失礼的行为会让作为主人的Swift觉得十分难为情、“尴尬”。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：同上。A. received收到；B. released释放；C. learned学习；D. heard听到。根据后文“a faint (微弱的) cry for help from an open upstairs window”可知，她“听到”了呼救声。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：那个声音属于85岁的Sherry Starr，那天早上早些时候，她在浴室滑倒，发现自己被困在地板上动弹不得。A. mask面具；B. voice声音；C. whisper低语；D. alarm警报。根据前文“a faint (微弱的) cry for help”以及后文“belonged to 85-year-old Sherry Starr”可知，这个“声音”是Starr发出的。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：同上。A. laid躺；B. stuck卡住，困住；C. dropped掉落；D. settled安顿。根据前文“slipped in her bathroom”以及后文“on the floor”可知，她摔倒在地后无法起身，处于“困住”的状态。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：因为担心最坏的情况，Starr决定等待邮递员，希望能被救。A. Doubting怀疑；B. Regretting后悔；C. Fearing担心，害怕；D. Accepting接受。根据后文“the worst”以及“decided to wait for the mail carrier”可知，她“担心”最坏的情况发生。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。A. face脸；B. spirit精神；C. hope希望；D. pursuit追求。根据前文“wait for the mail carrier”以及后文“of being rescued”可知，她是抱着能获救的“希望”。in the hope of意为“怀着……的希望”。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：幸运的是，Swift一开门，Milo敏锐的耳朵就捕捉到了她的求救声。A. Eventually最终；B. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；C. Interestingly有趣地；D. Fortunately幸运地。根据后文“Milo’s sharp ears caught her cries for help”可知，Milo能听到远处的呼救声，老人能够得到救助是非常“幸运地”。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：Swift拨打了911，护理人员立即赶到。A. passed经过；B. arrived到达；C. worked工作；D. landed着陆。根据前文“Swift called 911”以及后文“paramedics”可知，医护人员接到急救电话后立即“到达”。 【32题详解】 考查副词。句意：起初，他们以为可能需要拆掉马桶才能把Starr解救出来，但最后一次用力拉，她就被救出来了。A. out出来；B. over结束；C. away离开；D. back返回。根据前文第三段“who had slipped in her bathroom earlier that morning and found herself _____ on the floor”以及本句中的“with one last pull”可知，经过一番努力，被卡住的Starr终于被救“出来”了。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：尽管受了伤并且很疼，Starr拒绝‌去医院。A. afforded负担得起；B. canceled取消；C. declined拒绝；D. scheduled安排。根据前文“Despite being injured and in pain”以及后文“a trip to the hospital”可知，她虽然受伤但“拒绝”去医院。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：那天，Milo敏锐的听觉和坚持救了Starr。A. courage勇气；B. patience耐心；C. strength力量；D. persistence坚持。根据前文第二段“Milo began scratching (挠) at the front door.”以及“Swift was ____ and tried to drag him away”但Milo坚持不走，说明它有“坚持”。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：有时候，‌狗狗‌并不是唯一一个被拯救的对象。A. elder老人；B. dog狗；C. neighbor邻居；D. stranger陌生人。根据全文，Milo作为曾经的流浪狗，原本是被人类救助的对象，这次它却反过来拯救了被困的老人，这句话点明了全文的核心暖心主题：被救助的狗狗也能成为救人的英雄。 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。 Incense (香) has a long history, ____36____ its roots in many cultures — ancient China, ancient Egypt, Babylon and beyond. People from all walks of life benefit from its countless qualities, whether they use it for pleasure ____37____ as medicine. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, burning incense, hanging paintings, making tea, and enjoying music have been known as the “four arts for literati (文人)”. ____38____ (make) from seeds, leaves and flowers, incense has been used as an ____39____ (enjoy) pursuit for scholars. Moreover, medical incense is an essential part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which considers preventative (预防性的) healthcare as ____40____ far superior form of treatment when illness strikes. ____41____ (basic), medical incense can kill bacteria in the environment, protecting people against infections (感染). It is also believed ____42____ (possess) the ability to balance the flow of Qi, a vital energy force within the body. Once the medical elements within incense are breathed in, they soon find ____43____ (they) way into the bloodstream. From there they go directly to the organs ____44____ treatment assistance is needed. The specific types of incense _____45_____ (choose) based on the individual’s condition, aiming to restore balance and promote well-being. 【答案】36. with 37. or 38. Made 39. enjoyable 40. a 41. Basically 42. to possess 43. their 44. where 45. are chosen 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍香的悠久历史、文化意义以及药用价值。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：香历史悠久，在多种文化中都有渊源——古中国、古埃及、巴比伦以及其他地区。with its roots in…为固定结构，表示“根源在于……”。 【37题详解】 考查连词。句意：各行各业的人都受益于它繁多的功效，无论人们是将它用于消遣还是入药。whether…or…是固定搭配，意为“无论……还是……”。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：香由种子、树叶和花朵制成，一直是文人雅士喜爱的消遣。主语incense和make之间是被动关系，用过去分词作状语，句首首字母大写。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：香由种子、树叶和花朵制成，一直是文人雅士喜爱的消遣。空格修饰名词pursuit，需要形容词；enjoy是动词，形容词形式enjoyable，意为“令人愉悦的”。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，药香是中医必不可少的一部分，中医认为当疾病来袭时，预防性保健是一种好得多的治疗方式。此处泛指“一种更优的治疗方式”，far以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：基本上，药香能够杀灭环境中的细菌，保护人们免受感染。此处副词放在句首修饰整个句子，basic是形容词，副词形式为Basically，首字母大写。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们也认为它拥有平衡体内元气运行的能力。It is believed to do sth.为固定句型，意为“人们认为……”。 【43题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：一旦香里面的药用成分被吸入，它们很快就会进入血液。修饰名词way，要用形容词性物主代词，they对应的形容词性物主代词是their。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：从那里它们直接去往需要治疗帮助的器官。先行词是organs，关系词在从句中作地点状语，表示“在这些器官中”，用关系副词where。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态和被动语态。句意：香的具体种类根据个人情况选择，旨在恢复平衡、促进健康。主语The specific types of incense和choose之间为被动关系；陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语为复数，故用are chosen。 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，英国某高中生交流团正在你校参观交流。校学生会计划举办一场名为“Exercise Makes Youth”的联谊趣味运动会。请给负责人Mr. Smith写信告知此次活动，内容包括： 1. 时间、地点；2. 运动会内容；3. 欢迎参加。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Mr. Smith, I’m writing to inform you that our student union will hold a fun sports meeting named "Exercise Makes Youth" next Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 on our school playground. The meeting will include various interesting activities, such as three-legged races, relay races and tug-of-war, which are sure to bring us joy and teamwork. Not only will the students have fun, but they will also build up their bodies. We sincerely hope that your exchange students can join us and feel the warmth of our school. Looking forward to your reply. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给英国交流团负责人Mr. Smith写信，介绍校学生会将举办的“Exercise Makes Youth”趣味联谊运动会，并欢迎交流团学生参与。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 通知：inform → notify 有趣的：interesting → amusing/enjoyable 包括：include → consist of 真诚地：sincerely → genuinely/wholeheartedly 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：We sincerely hope that your exchange students can join us and feel the warmth of our school. 拓展句：What we sincerely hope is that your exchange students can join us and feel the warmth of our school. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I’m writing to inform you that our student union will hold a fun sports meeting named “Exercise Makes Youth” next Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 on our school playground.(运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型 2】Not only will the students have fun, but they will also build up their bodies.(运用了部分倒装结构) 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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cool autumn morning, the small town of Willow Creek cheered with excitement. The annual Mini Marathon was about to begin, and the streets were lined with enthusiastic audience. Among the crowd, a father and his young son, Alex, stood ready at the starting line. For months, Alex had been training diligently, dreaming of winning the race and bringing home the trophy (奖杯). Alex’s father, Mark, had always supported his son’s passion for running. He had run marathons himself in his younger days and was proud to see his son follow in his footsteps. As the race officials gave the final instructions, Mark placed a reassuring hand on Alex’s shoulder. “Remember, it’s not just about winning,” he said. “It’s about giving your best and enjoying the journey.” The starting gun fired, and the runners took off. Alex rushed ahead, his legs moving swiftly — and his heart pounding with determination. Mark followed closely behind, keeping an eye on his son. The first few kilometers flew by, and Alex maintained a steady pace, feeling confident and strong. As they approached the halfway mark, Alex noticed a disturbance on the side of the road. A small crowd had gathered around something on the ground. Curiosity sparked, Alex slowed down and saw a tiny, injured squirrel lying in the grass. Its leg was twisted at an odd angle, and it was obviously in pain. Without hesitation, Alex stopped and knelt beside the animal. Mark, who had been a few steps behind, quickly joined his son. “What’s going on?” he asked, concerned. “It’s an injured squirrel,” Alex replied, his voice filled with sympathy. “I can’t just leave it alone.” Mark looked at his son, torn between the race and the animal. “Do you want to help it?” he asked gently. Alex nodded, his eyes determined. “Yes, I do. It’s the right thing to do.” Mark smiled, proud of his son’s decision. “Then let’s take care of it. We can always finish the race later.” Together, they carefully picked up the squirrel and carried it to the medical aid station. 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。 The doctor examined the squirrel and provided immediate treatment. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Dad, we have no hope of winning anymore,” Alex said, standing on the track with disappointment. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The doctor examined the squirrel and provided immediate treatment. He gently set the broken leg and bandaged it carefully, saying that the little animal would recover soon with proper care. Alex watched with relief, a warm feeling rising in his heart. When the doctor promised to look after the squirrel until it was fully healed, Alex nodded gratefully and thanked him sincerely. Before leaving, he gently touched the squirrel’s head, whispering softly that it would be fine. Then he and Mark rushed back to the track, hoping to continue the race. “Dad, we have no hope of winning anymore,” Alex said, standing on the track with disappointment. Mark placed his hand on Alex’s shoulder and smiled gently. “Son, remember what I told you? It’s not just about winning. What you did today meant more than any trophy. I’m proud of you.” Hearing this, Alex’s eyes lit up with pride. Just then, the race announcer called their names. To their surprise, the organizers awarded them a special prize for their kindness. Surrounded by warm applause, Alex realized that helping others was the real victory, which he would treasure forever. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Alex与父亲Mark参加年度迷你马拉松比赛。赛程中，Alex发现路边一只受伤的小松鼠，毅然停下脚步救助动物，放弃了争夺名次的机会。父亲支持他的决定，两人将松鼠送到医疗站接受治疗。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写医生处理伤情、Alex确认松鼠无碍后放下心来，随后与父亲返回赛道的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写父亲安慰儿子、重申比赛意义，以及赛事主办方为他们的善举颁发特别奖项的情节。 2. 续写线索： 医生救治——Alex安心——返回赛道——失望自责——父亲开导——获得特别奖——感悟真正的胜利 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ① 恢复：recover/pull through ②授予：award/grant 情绪类 ① 宽慰：relief/reassurance ② 感激地：gratefully/with gratitude 【点睛】【高分句型1】When the doctor promised to look after the squirrel until it was fully healed, Alex nodded gratefully and thanked him sincerely.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句和until引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Surrounded by warm applause, Alex realized that helping others was the real victory, which he would treasure forever.(运用了过去分词短语作状语、that引导的宾语从句以及which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 怀仁一中高二年级2026-2027学年第一学期 第二次月考·英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a ticket office. 2. Why does the man come to the park? A. To go for a run. B. To clean the chair. C. To feed the ducks. 3. What did the man do this morning? A. He sold a coffee. B. He took a shower. C. He made his lunch. 4. What is the woman likely to do? A. Leave the shop. B. Turn off the lights. C. Count all the money. 5. What is probably the man? A. A waiter. B. A farmer. C. A zookeeper. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话或独白后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。 6. What does the woman ask Jack to do with her? A. Wash her car. B. Look for a job. C. Select a toy. 7. How does Jack find his experience today? A. Tiring. B. Boring. C. Exciting. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。 8. Where is the man going this weekend? A. To a theater. B. To a bookstore. C. To his grandma’s. 9. Who is the author of The Handmaid’s Tale? A. Herman Hicks. B. Margaret Atwood. C. Erin Morgenstern. 10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What to read. B. Where to go. C. How to relax. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13小题。 11. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To buy a computer. B. To ask him for help. C. To discuss her paper. 12. When will the woman have to finish the paper? A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday. 13. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Fearful. B. Doubtful. C. Thankful. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17小题。 14. What does the woman want to do? A. Explore the woods. B. Get new sunglasses. C. Travel with the man. 15. When was the last time the man lost his sunglasses? A. Yesterday. B. Earlier today. C. Two weeks ago. 16. What does the man say about the pairs at Sunglass Hut? A. They are costly. B. They are cheap. C. They are strong. 17. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Fix their sunglasses. B. Make a phone call. C. Go to a restaurant. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20小题。 18. Who is Sun School intended for? A. Children aged 3 to 5. B. Children aged 6 to 8 C. Children aged 10 to 18. 19. What can we know about Sun School? A. It offers various activities. B. It often changes its schedule. C. It features new school rules. 20. How do the school meetings help the students? A. Recognize their weaknesses. B. Share their hobbies with others. C. Understand how to make decisions. 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 Hong Kong has the largest collection of high-rise buildings on Earth, many of which have been designed by world-famous architects. HSBC Headquarters Building In 1979, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC) launched an international design competition for its new headquarters. Foster +Partners, headed by architect Sir Norman Foster, won the competition with an out-of-the-box idea. With a budget of roughly S667 million in the day’s currency, the British visionary had the modular (模块化的) pieces constructed in the US, Japan and the UK before shipping them to Hong Kong for assembly (组装). The Henderson Zaha Hadid Architects(ZHA) has revealed plans to replace a multi-story car park in Hong Kong’s central business district with a new 623-foot tower. Like so many of ZHA’s visionary projects, the office tower, completed in 2023,integrates technology with natural environments. For instance, there is a sky garden which is an outdoor recreational space with a running track and a planting network that acts as an effective biological air-purifying filter by consuming pollutants. Two International Finance Centre On a clear day, you can see straight across Hong Kong from the offices in Two International Finance Center(2IFC), completed in 2003. Designed by the late Cesar Pelli, the 1,352-foot tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion. It transformed the skyline when it opened with its breath taking height and tapered (锥形的) shape, symbolizing Hong Kong’s rise. Bank of China Tower The 1,205-foot tower, completed in 1990,broke records at the time and became an instant landmark as the first tower over 985 feet outside North America. A vision of urban energy, expansion and geometry, the Bank of China Tower(BOC Tower)was designed to resemble a bamboo shoot, symbolizing strength, vitality and China’s emergence as a significant player in international finance. 1. What is special about the HSBC Headquarters Building? A. It was designed by several architect teams. B. It was funded by countries across the world. C. Its style was considered to be the most creative. D. Its design was a winning work of a competition. 2. Which building combines technology with nature ? A. HSBC Headquarters Building. B. The Henderson. C. Two International Finance Centre. D. Bank of China Tower. 3. What do the BOC Tower and 2IFC have in common? A. They are known for being eco-friendly. B. They were completed in the same century. C. They used to be the tallest in Hong Kong. D. They were designed by the same architect. B Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor”, the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel. I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly. Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak. “You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started. But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.” “Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.” Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle. I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better. 4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage? A. To argue for the true essence of courage. B. To question the common belief of courage. C. To show the changing meaning of courage. D. To compare different interpretations of courage. 5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do? A. Challenge her own limits. B. Seek help whenever possible. C. Keep to a suitable pace. D. Stick with experienced climbers. 6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage? A. The mother asked the girl to rest. B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind. C. The group celebrated the reach of the top. D. The two students pointed out the group’s fault. 7. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage. C. With courage, everyone can be perfect. D. We don’t have to be a hero to be brave. C One of the biggest challenges that traditional educators face is how to unlock students’ love of learning. Once students overcome their fear or unwillingness, they will be on the track of becoming motivated learners. In order to help students discover the joy in learning, some teachers are turning to a simple but effective strategy called gamification-using game-related elements such as activities and rewards to promote students’ engagement in class. With an origin in educational psychology, this approach is designed to reach students by making the learning process funny and interesting. What’s more, researches show that gamification can also make assignments less stressful. Without too much pressure, students will associate learning with curiosity and joy. Accordingly, they feel like continuing the journey because positive feelings have boosted their confidence. But like any other strategies, gamification has its drawbacks when used incorrectly. It is very likely that some students only focus on winning rewards but have no interest in understanding concepts or learning new skills-exactly the opposite of the desired outcome. To avoid this, teachers can help prevent students from becoming wrongly motivated by choosing suitable rewards. Instead of class parties or snacks, try rewards that help students develop a passion for academic subjects. For example, have students earn points towards a class field trip by behaving and doing their assignments, or pair subjects that a student dislikes with fun books or activities to encourage motivation. That way, they associate fun with reading, math, or other skills. More examples include competing on a leader-board, holding a talent show, or playing other team-building games. All activities and rewards need to be carefully selected and well arranged. If you’re having a hard time getting your class interested in learning, talk with them together or individually about what motivates them and include it into your student engagement strategies. 8. What can we learn about gamification from the first two paragraphs? A. It advocates a traditional teaching style. B. It improves students’ critical thinking. C. It promotes the use of video games in class. D. It motivates students to be active learners. 9. What is the author’s attitude to the application of gamification? A. Worried. B. Favorable. C. Objective. D. Doubtful. 10. How should teachers avoid the drawbacks of gamification? A. Associate learning process with assignments. B. Set learning goals for different students. C. Select suitable rewards for teaching activities. D. Encourage teamwork by holding class parties. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The future influences of gamification. B. The analysis of a teaching strategy. C. Recent research on education system. D. A discovery about motivating learners. D Giraffes have one of the most recognizable shapes on the planet. “They walk so gracefully that it looks like they are floating across the savanna (热带草原),” says Michael Brown, an ecologist with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF). Our familiarity with these tall animals can sometimes hide their declining numbers, masking a “silent extinction (灭绝)”. Expanding agriculture and human communities across Africa have destroyed or fragmented large areas of the savanna where giraffes find food, causing a 40 percent decline in giraffe species since 1985. Nubian giraffes, a critically endangered subspecies found in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya, have lost an estimated 95 percent of their population. Today they’ re down to perhaps 3,000 animals. This crisis recently led GCF to partner with African Parks, a conservation group managing Badingilo and Boma National Parks in South Sudan. They aim to track (追踪), study and protect the giraffes. Tracking giraffes presents a challenge. GPS collars typically go around the neck, but giraffe necks, six feet long and varying in thickness, aren’t suited for collars; the devices slide down when the animal lowers its head, Researchers tried anklets (踝环), chest harnesses and even tags (标签) on their horn-like nubs, but nothing worked for long, says Sara Ferguson, a GCF wildlife veterinarian. Recent technological advances have shrunk (缩小) trackers to the size of a candy bar, small enough to attach to the tail or an ear. The new tags are solar-powered, less noticeable and should last a year or more. In April, 2024, Ferguson and others from African Parks attached trackers to 11 Nubian giraffes. The data collected will help identify key habitats (栖息地) and routes within the parks’ 7.4 million acres, potentially driving their expansion and showing where extra patrols to limit illegal hunting or community education to encourage local support for conservation can save giraffe lives. “We can’t save what we don’t understand,” says Julian Fennessy, co-founder and conservation director of GCF. “We need these data to protect this landscape before it’s too late.” 12. What has caused a 40 percent decline in giraffe species since 1985? A. Illegal hunting. B. Climate change. C. habitat loss. D. Disease outbreaks. 13. Why are traditional GPS collars unsuitable for giraffes? A. They are too heavy. B. They fall off easily. C. They provide inaccurate data. D. They affect the giraffes’ movement. 14. What is the main goal of tracking the giraffes? A. To monitor their health status. B. To detect threats from other species. C. To study their social structure. D. To identify their key habitats and routes. 15. Which would be the best title for the text? A. The silent extinction of Nubian giraffes B. Technology for wildlife protection C. Giraffe-tracking innovations (创新) D. Joint conservation efforts 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。 With everything going on in the world, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep. ____16____ And it’s hard to fall back asleep again. However, simple steps before bed can help. Test your pillow. If you bought your pillow in 2022, it’s already old. The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years. ____17____ “When your brain is sending pain signals, it can’t send sleep signals,” says Dr Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist. Get an hour of sunlight each day. Morning sunlight is important for good sleep. “It stops producing melatonin in your brain, which, helps relieve the sleepy morning feeling,” Breus says. It also sets a mental time r to produce melatonin, the so-called sleep hormone, that evening. Aim for 15 to 30 minutes of direct light first and two 15-minute outdoor breaks during the day. ___18___ Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. ____19____ And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom. ___20___ If you need to air complaints to your family, don’t wait until night. Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier. Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system, which disturbs sleep. Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning. A. Avoid arguments with your family. B. Handle your troubles before dinner. C. It signals your brain that it is time to be awake. D. It contributes to good health when exposed to light. E. It’s normal to wake up at night, especially as you age. F. A used one in the past can cause neck pain and restless sleep. G. When people cut them down, their average toilet trips decreased. 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。 Milo, a stray dog, was rescued and then adopted by Makayla Swift. The dog proved to be a ____21____ as well. One morning in November 2021, Swift opened her front door, and Milo took off ____22____. “I couldn’t catch him,” she said. Milo made his way to the neighboring houses, with Swift closely ____23____. Upon reaching the second house, Milo began scratching (挠) at the front door. Swift was ____24____ and tried to drag him away, but then she ____25____ a faint (微弱的) cry for help from an open upstairs window. The ____26____ belonged to 85-year-old Sherry Starr, who had slipped in her bathroom earlier that morning and found herself ____27____ on the floor. ____28____ the worst, Starr decided to wait for the mail carrier in the ____29____ of being rescued. ____30____, Milo’s sharp ears caught her cries for help the moment Swift opened her door. Swift called 911, and paramedics (护理人员) immediately ____31____. Initially, they thought they might need to remove the toilet to free Starr, but with one last pull, she was ____32____. Despite being injured and in pain, Starr ____33____ a trip to the hospital. Milo’s sharp hearing and ____34____ saved Starr that day. Sometimes, the ____35____ isn’t the only one who’s rescued. 21. A. defender B. reporter C. instructor D. rescuer 22. A. barking B. jumping C. running D. attacking 23. A. following B. watching C. waiting D. checking 24. A. embarrassed B. discouraged C. amazed D. disappointed 25. A. received B. released C. learned D. heard 26. A. mask B. voice C. whisper D. alarm 27. A. laid B. stuck C. dropped D. settled 28. A. Doubting B. Regretting C. Fearing D. Accepting 29. A. face B. spirit C. hope D. pursuit 30. A. Eventually B. Surprisingly C. Interestingly D. Fortunately 31. A. passed B. arrived C. worked D. landed 32. A. out B. over C. away D. back 33. A. afforded B. canceled C. declined D. scheduled 34. A. courage B. patience C. strength D. persistence 35. A. elder B. dog C. neighbor D. stranger 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。 Incense (香) has a long history, ____36____ its roots in many cultures — ancient China, ancient Egypt, Babylon and beyond. People from all walks of life benefit from its countless qualities, whether they use it for pleasure ____37____ as medicine. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, burning incense, hanging paintings, making tea, and enjoying music have been known as the “four arts for literati (文人)”. ____38____ (make) from seeds, leaves and flowers, incense has been used as an ____39____ (enjoy) pursuit for scholars. Moreover, medical incense is an essential part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which considers preventative (预防性的) healthcare as ____40____ far superior form of treatment when illness strikes. ____41____ (basic), medical incense can kill bacteria in the environment, protecting people against infections (感染). It is also believed ____42____ (possess) the ability to balance the flow of Qi, a vital energy force within the body. Once the medical elements within incense are breathed in, they soon find ____43____ (they) way into the bloodstream. From there they go directly to the organs ____44____ treatment assistance is needed. The specific types of incense _____45_____ (choose) based on the individual’s condition, aiming to restore balance and promote well-being. 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，英国某高中生交流团正在你校参观交流。校学生会计划举办一场名为“Exercise Makes Youth”的联谊趣味运动会。请给负责人Mr. Smith写信告知此次活动，内容包括： 1. 时间、地点；2. 运动会内容；3. 欢迎参加。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, 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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cool autumn morning, the small town of Willow Creek cheered with excitement. The annual Mini Marathon was about to begin, and the streets were lined with enthusiastic audience. Among the crowd, a father and his young son, Alex, stood ready at the starting line. For months, Alex had been training diligently, dreaming of winning the race and bringing home the trophy (奖杯). Alex’s father, Mark, had always supported his son’s passion for running. He had run marathons himself in his younger days and was proud to see his son follow in his footsteps. As the race officials gave the final instructions, Mark placed a reassuring hand on Alex’s shoulder. “Remember, it’s not just about winning,” he said. “It’s about giving your best and enjoying the journey.” The starting gun fired, and the runners took off. Alex rushed ahead, his legs moving swiftly — and his heart pounding with determination. Mark followed closely behind, keeping an eye on his son. The first few kilometers flew by, and Alex maintained a steady pace, feeling confident and strong. As they approached the halfway mark, Alex noticed a disturbance on the side of the road. A small crowd had gathered around something on the ground. Curiosity sparked, Alex slowed down and saw a tiny, injured squirrel lying in the grass. Its leg was twisted at an odd angle, and it was obviously in pain. Without hesitation, Alex stopped and knelt beside the animal. Mark, who had been a few steps behind, quickly joined his son. “What’s going on?” he asked, concerned. “It’s an injured squirrel,” Alex replied, his voice filled with sympathy. “I can’t just leave it alone.” Mark looked at his son, torn between the race and the animal. “Do you want to help it?” he asked gently. Alex nodded, his eyes determined. “Yes, I do. It’s the right thing to do.” Mark smiled, proud of his son’s decision. “Then let’s take care of it. We can always finish the race later.” Together, they carefully picked up the squirrel and carried it to the medical aid station. 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。 The doctor examined the squirrel and provided immediate treatment. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Dad, we have no hope of winning anymore,” Alex said, standing on the track with disappointment. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $