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2026学年第一学期高二年级周练英语学科 高二英语 90分钟 满分100分 班级______ 姓名______ 学号______ Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. He went to a Chinese restaurant. B. He took a chess class. C. He played football with some boys. D. He cooked with a local family. 2. A. To spend more time on vocabulary. B. Not to do any crossword puzzle C. To help the woman repair the computer. D. Not to play any computer game. 3. A. He seldom keeps his patients waiting for long. B. He forgets to put the man on his schedule. C. He is hard to make an appointment with. D. He is usually very busy every Monday. 4. A. She has too many dreams. B. She likes to sleep. C. She doesn’t have many ideas. D. She doesn’t put her ideas into practice. 5. A. It won’t snow until the end of December. B. It is typical December weather for this region. C. There has never been much snow down South. D. Such a large amount of snow is unusual for this month. 6. A. Reread their textbooks. B. Talk with their professor. C. Review the notes of the lectures. D. Go over their homework assignments. 7. A. She plans to attend the fair. B. She doesn’t like science fiction. C. She has already seen the movie. D. She can’t meet the man on Saturday. 8. A. He can’t afford to buy the ticket. B. He doesn’t want to go to the opera. C. He needs a break from the math problem. D. He’ll meet the woman if he finishes the math problem. 9. A. Join her committee soon. B. Schedule a committee meeting. C. Form a new organizing committee. D. Find out when the conference will be held. 10. A. The man should have called her relatives. B. She has visited San Francisco before. C. She won’t need a tour guide. D. She isn’t expecting her trip. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Divided opinions of whether to build a new supermarket. B. Oxwell residents’ expectation of a new supermarket. C. Advantages and disadvantages of supermarkets. D. Problems that Oxwell’s supermarket will have. 12. A. Traffic. B. High prices of goods. C. Unemployment. D. Much time spent shopping. 13. A. People need to drive a long way. B. Small shops will have to close. C. Supermarkets will compete fiercely. D. Employees will work for long hours. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Digital cameras. B. Camera phones. C. Social Media. D. UGC. 15. A. They can be used without permission under certain conditions. B. They mustn’t be used without permission in any circumstances. C. They mustn’t be used in news reports unless posted many times. D. They can be used freely in news reports by professional journalists. 16. A. To brighten the future of the traditional media. B. To keep the media and the public in good relationship. C. To get the permission of the public in a reasonable way. D. To improve the quality of films or photos made by the public. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. A lecture in their American literature course. B. A recent trip to the American Midwest. C. A film about the American frontier. D. A book they both have read. 18. A. Frontier life. B. Boston schools. C. Immigration patterns. D. Teaching requirements. 19. A. Boring. B. Comfortable. C. Tragic. D. Difficult. 20. A. She is a famous author. B. Her family later became famous landowners. C. She is a good example of the immigrant spirit. D. She invented some labor-saving farm equipment. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The Pursuit of Happiness: A Universal Quest Happiness, the pursuit of which has captivated thinkers throughout human history, stands as one of our most fundamental aspirations. While its precise meaning may vary significantly across different cultures and philosophical traditions, most would agree that authentic happiness involves ____1____ (discover) genuine contentment in life’s simple, everyday moments rather than in grand achievements or material acquisitions. Contemporary research in the field of positive psychology has demonstrated convincingly that enduring well-being ____2____ (originate) more from internal mindset and daily practices than from external circumstances. The regular practice of gratitude, for instance, ____3____ profoundly deepen one’s appreciation for life’s blessings. Furthermore, numerous longitudinal studies have established that meaningful interpersonal relationships are consistently linked ____4____ greater overall life satisfaction and psychological well-being. Cultural perspectives and traditions significantly influence how happiness ____5____ (pursue) and understood around the world. In many collectivist societies, harmony within the community and family unity are typically prioritized, ____6____ in more individualistic cultures, personal achievement and self-expression are frequently emphasized as essential components. ____7____ these cultural variations, certain fundamental elements remain universally important: genuine human connection, a sense of purpose, and a profound sense of belonging. Although our modern digital era presents unprecedented challenges to personal well-being, it simultaneously creates remarkable opportunities for global connection and support. Various digital platforms and social media, while sometimes promoting unhealthy comparison and envy, can also facilitate valuable support networks that span continents and cultures when ____8____ (use) intentionally and mindfully. Ultimately, happiness reveals ____9____ not as a final destination to be reached but as an ongoing journey to be cultivated through mindful choices, compassionate perspectives, and authentic human connections ____10____ require continuous nurturing and appreciation. 【答案】1. discovering 2. originates 3. can 4. to##with 5. is pursued 6. while 7. Despite 8. used 9. itself 10. that##which 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了幸福这一人类的普遍追求，阐释了积极心理学关于幸福来源的研究结论、不同文化对幸福的差异化理解，以及数字时代背景下幸福的实现路径，点明幸福是需要持续经营的过程而非终点。 【1题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然幸福的确切含义在不同文化和哲学传统中可能差异巨大，但大多数人都认同，真正的幸福是在日常简单的生活瞬间中发现真正的满足，而非在宏大成就或物质获取中获得。短语involve doing sth.表示“涉及做某事”，后需接动名词作宾语。 【2题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：积极心理学领域的当代研究令人信服地证明，持久的幸福感更多源自内在心态和日常实践，而非外部环境。that引导的宾语从句中，enduring well-being是主语，设空处是从句的谓语。主句时态为一般现在时，从句表述客观公认的研究结论，也用一般现在时；主语well-being是不可数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式originate的变形originates。 【3题详解】 考查情态动词。句意：例如，定期践行感恩能够极大加深一个人对生活馈赠的感激之情。The regular practice of gratitude是主语，profoundly deepen是谓语核心部分，设空处后接动词原形deepen。此处用情态动词can表示能力、可能性，符合语境表达定期感恩可以带来的作用。 【4题详解】 考查介词。句意：此外，大量纵向研究证实，有意义的人际关系始终与更高的整体生活满意度和心理健康水平相关联。固定搭配be linked to/with表示“与……相关联”。 【5题详解】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：文化观点和传统极大地影响着世界各地人们追求和理解幸福的方式。how引导的宾语从句中，happiness是主语，设空处和understood并列作从句的谓语。主语happiness和动词pursue是被动关系，表述客观情况用一般现在时，主语是单数，因此用一般现在时的被动语态is pursued。 【6题详解】 考查连词。句意：在许多集体主义社会中，群体内的和谐与家庭团结通常被优先考虑，而在更偏向个人主义的文化中，个人成就和自我表达往往被强调为幸福的核心组成部分。设空处前后是两个结构完整、语义形成对比的独立分句。连词while可用于并列句中，表前后两种情况的对比，意为“然而”。 【7题详解】 考查介词。句意：尽管存在这些文化差异，某些核心要素仍然具有普适性：真诚的人际联结、目标感和强烈的归属感。设空处后接名词短语these cultural variations作状语，后面是完整的主句。此处表示“尽管”，后接名词性成分，用介词despite引导让步状语。首字母大写。 【8题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：各类数字平台和社交媒体虽然有时会助长不健康的攀比和嫉妒，但如果人们有意识、有目的地使用它们，也能搭建起跨越大陆和文化的宝贵支持网络。此处是when引导的状语从句的省略结构，逻辑主语是digital platforms and social media，和use是被动关系。状语从句省略主语和be动词时，直接用过去分词used表被动。 【9题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：归根结底，幸福本身并非一个要抵达的最终终点，而是一段需要通过审慎选择、包容视角和真诚人际联结来培养的持续旅程。happiness是主语，reveals是谓语，设空处作reveals的宾语，指代主语自身。反身代词itself指代主语happiness，作同位语起强调作用。 【10题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：归根结底，幸福本身并非一个要抵达的最终终点，而是一段需要通过审慎选择、包容视角和真诚人际联结来培养的持续旅程，这些选择、视角和联结都需要持续的经营和珍视。设空处引导定语从句，先行词是mindful choices, compassionate perspectives, and authentic human connections，指物，先行词在从句中作主语。指代物的先行词在限制性定语从句中作主语，可用关系代词that/which引导从句。 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. statuses B. practically C. reserves D. highlighting E. population F. estimated G. downgraded H. driving I. critically J. enforced K. reverse Good news for giant panda lovers: the cute and cuddly creature has just been brought back from the edge of extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ____11____ the species from “endangered” to “vulnerable” as the union released its updated Red List on Sept.4 at Hawaii with their ____12____ growing by 17 percent in the decade leading up to 2014. Chinese conservation efforts, including forest protection and reforestation are considered to be the ____13____ force behind the animal’s re-prosperity. The number of panda ____14____ in China has also jumped to 67, from 13 in 1992. Nearly two-thirds of all wild pandas live there. Restoring the panda’s habitat has given them back their space with food available to them. Apart from giant pandas, the Tibetan Antelope has also moved from “endangered” to “near threatened”. According to a statement from IUCN, the animal’s numbers have shrunk severely-dropping from around 1 million to a (n) ____15____ 65,000-72,500 in the 1980s and early 1990s — due to commercial poaching (偷猎). Rigorous protection has since been ____16____ to protect the beasts and the population is now likely to be between 100,000 and 150,000. Despite the improved ____17____, wild animals like the giant panda and the Tibetan Antelope still face challenges. The IUCN warned, for example, that ongoing threats from climate change could eliminate more than 35 percent of the panda’s bamboo habitat in the next 80 years, which would ____18____ the species recent gains. Good progress has been made but there is still work to do. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is devoted to ____19____ species from around the world and their statuses in relation to their risk of extinction. The list currently has eight categories, including extinct, extinct in the wild, ____20____ endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, least concern and data deficient. These categories are based on criteria relating to population trends, size and structure, and geographic range. 【答案】11. G 12. E 13. H 14. C 15. F 16. J 17. A 18. K 19. D 20. I 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了大熊猫和藏羚羊受保护后濒危等级降低，但仍面临气候等挑战。 【11题详解】 考查动词。​句意：9月4日，在国际自然保护联盟于夏威夷发布的更新版红色名录中，该物种被从“濒危”降级为“易危”，其数量在截至2014年的十年间增长了17%。根据后文“from “endangered” to “vulnerable””可知，从“濒危”到“易危”是一种降级，且句子缺少谓语动词，downgraded“降级”为动词downgrade的过去式，说明该句话使用一般过去时。 【12题详解】 考查名词。​句意：同上。根据第一段的“the cute and cuddly creature has just been brought back from the edge of extinction”以及后文“growing by 17 percent”可知，此处指大熊猫的数量增长了17%，population“数量”，为名词作宾语。 【13题详解】 考查形容词。​句意：中国的保护工作，包括森林保护和重新造林，被认为是这种动物重新繁荣背后的驱动力。根据“force behind the animal’s re-prosperity”可知，此处指推动种群恢复的核心力量，空处需要形容词driving“推动的”，作定语修饰force。 【14题详解】 考查名词。​句意：中国的熊猫保护区数量也从1992年的13个跃升至67个。根据后文“Nearly two-thirds of all wild pandas live there”可知，此处指保护区的数量，reserves“保护区”，为reserve的复数形式，作主语。 【15题详解】 考查形容词。句意：该物种数量从约100万锐减至上世纪八九十年代估计的6.5万至7.25万。根据后文给出的大致数量区间，此处表示数据是估算得出的，estimated“估算的、预计的”，为形容词作定语。 【16题详解】 考查动词。句意：此后严格的保护措施得到强制执行以保护这些动物。根据前文“Rigorous protection”可知，此处表示保护举措被落地执行，enforced“强制执行、实施”，为动词过去分词，本句话为现在完成时态的被动语态，所以过去分词符合被动语态结构和句意。 【17题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管物种生存状态有所改善，大熊猫和藏羚羊等野生动物仍面临挑战。根据第二段的“from “endangered” to “vulnerable””可知，两个物种保护等级下调，所以此处指代它们的生存保护状态，statuses“状态、状况”，为status的复数形式，作介词宾语。 【18题详解】 考查动词。句意：气候变化带来的持续威胁可能逆转该物种近期取得的保护成果。根据前文气候破坏熊猫栖息地的负面作用，此处表示之前的保护成效会被反向抵消，reverse“逆转、反转”，为动词，空前为情态动词would，所以此处用原形。 【19题详解】 考查动名词。句意：世界自然保护联盟濒危物种红色名录致力于凸显全球物种及其灭绝风险相关的生存状态。根据名录的核心作用，此处表示名录的功能是着重呈现物种相关情况，highlighting“强调、凸显”为动名词，符合介词to后接动名词的搭配和句意。 【20题详解】 考查副词。句意：名录目前分为八个类别，包括灭绝、野外灭绝、极危、濒危等不同等级。根据后文并列的多个保护等级序列，此处对应“极危”这一等级表述，critically“关键地、极端地”为副词，构成固定表述critically endangered表示“极度濒危的”。 Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, podcasting has emerged as a captivating and influential medium. Once a niche (小众的) form of audio content, podcasts have now ____21____ into the mainstream, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Podcasting offers a unique ____22____ to traditional media. It allows for a more ____23____ form of communication, as hosts can share their thoughts, stories, and expertise in an intimate, conversational style. Listeners, in turn, can engage with the content at their own ____24____, whether it’s during a morning commute, a workout, or a quiet evening at home. One of the main ____25____ of podcasts is their incredible diversity. There are podcasts for every interest imaginable, from true-crime investigations and historical documentaries to self-improvement advice and comedy sketches. For example, a history buff can listen to in-depth podcasts that ____26____ ancient civilizations, while a comedy lover can enjoy hilarious banter between hosts and guests. This wide range of topics ensures that there’s something for everyone, making podcasting an ____27____ form of entertainment and learning. Moreover, podcasts have ____28____ the barriers to entry for content creation. In the past, producing and distributing audio content required expensive equipment and access to radio stations. Today, with just a microphone, a computer, and some basic software, anyone can start their own podcast. This has led to a ____29____ of voices, with amateurs and professionals alike sharing their perspectives on various issues. It has also given a platform to ____30____ communities and individuals who may have been overlooked by traditional media. The ____31____ of podcasts has also been fueled by the rise of mobile devices and streaming platforms. With the ability to download or stream podcasts instantly, listeners have easy access to a vast library of content. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts have made it ____32____for users to discover new shows, based on their listening history and preferences. Additionally, social media has played a crucial role in promoting podcasts, as hosts and listeners can share their favorite episodes, ____33____ new audiences. ____34____, the podcasting industry is not without its challenges. With the increasing number of podcasts being produced, it can be challenging for new shows to stand out. Competition for listeners’ attention is fierce, and hosts need to find ways to differentiate their content and build a loyal following. Additionally, issues such as misinformation and inappropriate content can also arise, highlighting the need for ____35____ podcasting. 21. A. shrunk B. dipped C. burst D. faded 22. A. alternative B. addition C. attachment D. access 23. A. formal B. rigid C. casual D. complex 24. A. risk B. pace C. cost D. request 25. A. drawbacks B. challenges C. advantages D. limitations 26. A. explore B. purchase C. subscribe D. shape 27. A. uniform B. inclusive C. pressing D. exclusive 28. A. set up B. broken down C. put up D. held back 29. A. silence B. harmony C. confusion D. chorus 30. A. mainstream B. marginalized C. dominant D. powerful 31. A. decline B. stability C. popularity D. failure 32. A. difficult B. impossible C. convenient D. unnecessary 33. A. excluding B. reaching C. scaring D. confusing 34. A. Conversely B. However C. Additionally D. Otherwise 35. A. ethical B. sensitive C. digital D. awkward 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了播客从小众音频形式发展为主流媒介的过程，介绍了播客相较于传统媒体的独特优势、内容多样性、低创作准入门槛，以及移动设备与流媒体平台对其普及的推动作用，同时也指出了播客行业当前面临的挑战与行业规范的必要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：播客曾是一种小众的音频内容形式，如今已跻身主流，吸引了不同年龄、不同背景的受众。A. shrunk收缩；B. dipped下降；C. burst突然进入；D. faded消退。根据上文“Once a niche (小众的) form of audio content”可知，播客过去属于小众内容形式，现在发展进入主流领域。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：播客是传统媒体之外一种独特的替代选择。A. alternative替代；B. addition增加；C. attachment附件；D. access通道。根据上文“Once a niche form of audio content, podcasts have now ______ into the mainstream, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds.”可知，播客是区别于传统媒体的新兴音频媒介形态，是另一种可选的内容载体。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它促成了一种更随意的交流形式，主播可以用亲切、对话式的风格分享自己的想法、故事和专业见解。A. formal正式的；B. rigid僵硬的；C. casual随意的；D. complex复杂的。根据空后的“as hosts can share their thoughts, stories, and expertise in an intimate, conversational style”可知，主播的分享方式亲切、如同日常对话，对应的交流形式是轻松随意的。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：反过来，听众可以按照自己的节奏收听内容，无论是在早间通勤、锻炼时，还是在家的宁静夜晚。A. risk风险；B. pace节奏；C. cost成本；D. request要求。根据空后的“whether it’s during a morning commute, a workout, or a quiet evening at home”可知，听众可以在不同的生活场景中收听，自主安排收听的进度与时间。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：播客的主要优势之一是其惊人的多样性。A. drawbacks缺点；B. challenges挑战；C. advantages优势；D. limitations局限性。根据下文“There are podcasts for every interest imaginable, from true-crime investigations and historical documentaries to self-improvement advice and comedy sketches.”可知，播客覆盖了各类兴趣领域，内容品类十分丰富，这是它的突出长处。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：例如，历史爱好者可以收听探究古文明的深度播客。A. explore探究；B. purchase购买；C. subscribe订阅；D. shape塑造。根据空前的“a history buff can listen to in-depth podcasts”可知，面向历史爱好者的深度播客，内容是对古文明进行详细的讲解与探索。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：广泛的话题确保了每个人都能找到适合自己的内容，这让播客成为一种兼具包容性的娱乐和学习形式。A. uniform统一的；B. inclusive包容的；C. pressing紧迫的；D. exclusive排他的。根据空前的“This wide range of topics ensures that there’s something for everyone”可知，播客的话题覆盖范围广，能满足不同人群的需求，面向所有受众。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：此外，播客打破了内容创作的准入壁垒。A. set up建立；B. broken down打破；C. put up搭建；D. held back阻碍。根据下文“In the past, producing and distributing audio content required expensive equipment and access to radio stations. Today, with just a microphone, a computer, and some basic software, anyone can start their own podcast.”可知，过去创作传播音频内容需要高昂成本和特定渠道，现在门槛大幅降低，创作的障碍被消除了。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：这带来了各种声音并存的局面，业余爱好者和专业人士都能就各类问题分享自己的观点。A. silence沉默；B. harmony和谐；C. confusion困惑；D. chorus各种声音。根据空后的“with amateurs and professionals alike sharing their perspectives on various issues”可知，不同身份、不同背景的人都能发表观点，呈现出多种声音共存的状态。a chorus of voices是固定搭配，意为“各种声音”，引申为“众声汇聚、各种观点并存”，符合本句语境。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它也为那些被传统媒体忽视的边缘化群体和个人提供了平台。A. mainstream主流的；B. marginalized被边缘化的；C. dominant占主导的；D. powerful有影响力的。根据空后的“who may have been overlooked by traditional media”可知，这些群体和个人是被传统媒体所忽略的，处于传播体系的边缘位置。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：移动设备和流媒体平台的兴起也推动了播客的普及。A. decline下降；B. stability稳定性；C. popularity普及；D. failure失败。根据下文“With the ability to download or stream podcasts instantly, listeners have easy access to a vast library of content”可知，移动设备让听众可以随时获取海量播客内容，助力播客被更多人知晓和使用。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：声田、苹果播客等流媒体服务让用户可以根据自己的收听历史和偏好方便地发现新节目。A. difficult困难的；B. impossible不可能的；C. convenient方便的；D. unnecessary不必要的。根据空后的“based on their listening history and preferences”可知，流媒体平台会依据用户的收听习惯与偏好推荐内容，用户发现新节目的过程更加便捷。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：此外，社交媒体在推广播客方面发挥了关键作用，主播和听众可以分享自己最喜欢的剧集，触达新的受众。A. excluding排除；B. reaching触达；C. scaring惊吓；D. confusing使困惑。根据空前的“social media has played a crucial role in promoting podcasts, as hosts and listeners can share their favorite episodes”可知，人们在社交平台分享播客剧集，可以将内容传播到更多新的受众群体。 【34题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，播客行业并非没有挑战。A. Conversely相反地；B. However然而；C. Additionally此外；D. Otherwise否则。根据上文第二段“Podcasting offers a unique ______ to traditional media.”、上文第三段“One of the main _______ of podcasts is their incredible diversity”以及上文第四段“Moreover, podcasts have _________ the barriers to entry for content creation.”可知，上文依次介绍了播客的传播形式优势、内容多样性优势、低创作准入门槛等多项积极特点，本句转向论述行业存在的问题，前后语义构成转折关系。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：此外，错误信息、不当内容等问题也会出现，凸显了规范播客行业的必要性。A. ethical合乎道德规范的；B. sensitive敏感的；C. digital数字的；D. awkward尴尬的。根据空前的“issues such as misinformation and inappropriate content can also arise”可知，行业内存在错误信息和不良内容的问题，因此需要打造合规、符合道德规范的播客环境。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read. (A) For a long time, people imagined trees as independent giants — silent witnesses of history, standing firmly through storms and seasons. Poets and philosophers often described them as symbols of endurance, wisdom, or even loneliness. But modern research invites us to see trees in a new light: not as isolated individuals, but as members of a networked, cooperative, and communicative community. Scientists have discovered that trees are deeply connected to one another, both above and below the ground. High in the forest canopy (树冠), leaves send out chemical signals when attacked by insects, warning nearby trees to defend themselves. Underground, a vast web of fungi called mycorrhizal networks links tree roots together, allowing them to share water, nutrients, and information. Through these connections, healthy trees can support weaker ones, and even dying “Mother Trees” pass on resources to the next generation. This perspective breaks away from the old romantic image of the lone tree. Instead, forests appear more like societies, where survival depends on cooperation as much as competition. Just as humans rely on families, friends, and communities, trees also thrive through cooperation. They show us that strength in nature is not only about standing tall alone, but also about being part of a greater whole. The new vision of trees also leads us to philosophical questions. Can trees be considered intelligent if they react to their environment and communicate with one another? They have no brains, nerves, or senses like humans, yet they demonstrate strategies for survival that seem surprisingly sophisticated. Some scientists hesitate to use words like “intelligence” or “awareness,” but it is clear that trees show forms of interaction we once believed only animals could achieve: Understanding trees as social beings challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature. Forests are not silent backgrounds to human life; they are living communities with lessons to offer. By observing how trees share, communicate, and adapt together, we may learn something valuable about cooperation, resilience, and the balance needed in our own societies. 36. What is the function of mycorrhizal networks underground? A. They prevent insects from damaging roots. B. They protect trees from storms and winds. C. They help trees grow taller by supporting the trunks. D. They connect trees, allowing the sharing of resources. 37. What can be inferred about “Mother Trees”? A. They are symbolic rather than real. B. They have special senses that detect danger. C. They give up resources for the survival of younger trees D. They are the tallest trees among all the trees in the forest. 38. Which best summarizes the new vision of trees presented in the passage? A. Trees are intelligent life forms equal to humans. B. Trees survive by competing for light and water. C. Trees live as part of interconnected systems that share and cooperate. D. Trees should be admired mainly for their beauty, strength and loneliness. 39. What is the author’s attitude toward the idea of trees as social beings? A. Strongly against it. B. Supportive and reflective C. Neutral and uninterested. D. Doubtful but open-minded. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. C 39. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了人们过去认为树木是孤独的巨人。现代研究发现，树木通过真菌网络相连、互助共生，这改变了我们对自然的认知，也让我们懂得团结与合作的重要性。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Underground, a vast web of fungi called mycorrhizal networks links tree roots together, allowing them to share water, nutrients, and information. (在地下，存在着一个庞大的真菌网络——被称为菌根网络，它将树木的根系连接在一起，使它们能够共享水分、养分和信息。)”可知，地下菌根网络的作用是将树木连接起来，使树木能够共享资源。故选D。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Through these connections, healthy trees can support weaker ones, and even dying “Mother Trees” pass on resources to the next generation. (通过这些联系，健康的树木能够为较弱的树木提供养分，甚至那些濒临死亡的“母树”也会将资源传递给下一代树木。)”可知，“母树”会为幼树的存活而放弃自身资源。故选C。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But modern research invites us to see trees in a new light: not as isolated individuals, but as members of a networked, cooperative, and communicative community. (但现代研究让我们对树木有了全新的认识：它们不再被视为孤立的个体，而是在一个相互连接、相互合作且相互交流的群体中存在着。)”可知，树木作为相互关联的系统的一部分而存在，它们会共享资源并相互协作。故选C。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Understanding trees as social beings challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature. Forests are not silent backgrounds to human life; they are living communities with lessons to offer. By observing how trees share, communicate, and adapt together, we may learn something valuable about cooperation, resilience, and the balance needed in our own societies. (将树木视为具有社会属性的生物，促使我们重新审视人与自然的关系。森林并非人类生活的无声背景，而是充满生机的生物群落，蕴含着诸多启示。通过观察树木如何相互分享、交流和共同适应，我们或许能从中领悟到有关合作、适应力以及我们自身社会所需平衡的重要道理。)”可知，作者对将树木视为社会生物这一观点是支持且有所反思态度。故选B。 (B) Today’s youth are different from generations who came before in several important ways. For example, they are more diverse, educated, connected and socially engaged overall than previous generations. Here are some of the data. More Diverse In 2016, 27 percent of teens and young adults aged 15 to 34 identified themselves as a member of a visible minority group, compared with 13 percent in 1996, and almost 75 percent of youth have friends from another ethnic (种族的) group. More Educated As of 2018, 97 percent of 15-year-olds were in school. Also, in 2016, only 9 percent of men and 5 percent of women aged 25 to 34 did not complete high school, compared to 22 percent and 19 percent, respectively, in 1997. More Connected Nearly 100 percent of youth aged 15 to 24 use the Internet daily. The negative side to connectedness is an increase in how youth report experiencing online abuse. Of youth aged 15 to 34, 15 percent said they had that experience in the past five years. Social exclusion is another notable problem, with 16 percent of young men and 12 percent of young women reporting in 2016 that they had experienced at least one aspect of social isolation. Less Healthy Me Individuals aged 15 to 30 years old are reporting lower levels of mental health compared to older Canadians. In 2011 and 2012, 74 percent of 15-to 30-year-old females reported excellent or very good mental health, but by 2019 that percentage had declined to 54 percent. By 2020, only 40 percent of youth overall reported good levels of mental health. The negative effects of social media may explain some of this decline. Tips for Coping with the Challenges of Today The big challenges facing teens today are related to social media use and feeling disconnected. These issues include abuse on the Internet, social exclusion, mental health challenges, addiction and academic performance. Here are some ways teens can cope with the pressures of being online. 1. Report upsetting things that you see. If you see something posted online upsetting or disturbing, remember to report the post to the platform. 2. Control who you follow… and who you don’t. Your feed is under your control. You can unfollow accounts that post things upsetting to you. 3. Remember that what you see isn’t always real. Whether you’re talking about photos or stories, people often only show what they want others to see. Try to see past the online illusion (错觉). 4. Free yourself from addiction to follows, likes and reposts. We all want others to like what we have to say or the photos we post, because we all want to be liked. But self-respect doesn’t have to depend on someone’s click of a like button. 40. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Social media harms mental health. B. Youth face unique online challenges. C. Tips for better academic performance. D. Youth today differ from past generations. 41. In terms of education, how are today’s youth different from those in 1997? A. Less educated overall. B. More likely to drop out. C. Higher school attendance. D. More women unfinished school. 42. If a teen sees disturbing content online, what should they do? A. Ignore it. B. Report the post. C. Follow fewer accounts. D. Stop using the Internet. 【答案】40. D 41. C 42. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要通过数据介绍了当代青年在种族、教育、网络使用等方面的特点及面临的网络挑战，并给出了应对建议。 【40题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Today’s youth are different from generations who came before in several important ways.(今天的年轻人在几个重要方面与过去的几代人不同)”以及全文内容可知，文章首先指出当代青年在多样性、受教育程度、网络连接和社会参与等方面与过去不同，随后通过数据详细说明，并进一步阐述了他们面临的网络挑战及应对方法。因此，文章的主旨是当代青年与过去几代人的不同。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中More Educated部分“As of 2018, 97 percent of 15-year-olds were in school. Also, in 2016, only 9 percent of men and 5 percent of women aged 25 to 34 did not complete high school, compared to 22 percent and 19 percent, respectively, in 1997.(截至2018年，97%的15岁青少年在上学。此外，在2016年，只有9%的25至34岁男性和5%的女性没有完成高中学业，而1997年的比例分别为22%和19%)”可知，与1997年相比，如今的青少年入学率更高（97%在校），完成高中学业的比例也更高（未完成比例大幅下降），即就学率更高。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据1.Report upsetting things that you see.部分中“If you see something posted online upsetting or disturbing, remember to report the post to the platform.(如果你看到网上发布的令人沮丧或不安的内容，记得向平台举报该帖子)”可知，如果青少年看到令人不安的网络内容，应该举报该帖子。 (C) There will eventually come a day when the New York Times ceases to publish stories on newsprint. Exactly when that day will be is a matter of debate. “Sometime in the future,” the paper’s publisher said back in 2010. Nostalgia (怀旧) for ink on paper, there are plenty of reasons to abandon print. The infrastructure (基础设施) required to make a physical newspaper — printing presses, delivery trucks—isn’t just expensive; it’s excessive at a time when online-only competitors don’t have the same set of financial restrictions. Readers are migrating away from print anyway. And though print ad sales still overshadow their online and mobile counterparts, revenue (收入) from print is still declining. Cost may be high and circulation lower, but rushing to eliminate its print edition would be a mistake, says Buzz Feed CEO Jonah Peretti. Peretti says the Times shouldn’t waste time getting out of the print business, but only if they go about doing it the right way. “Figuring out a way to accelerate that transition would make sense for them,” he said, “but if you discontinue it, you’re going to have your most loyal customers really upset with you.” Sometimes that’s worth making a change anyway. Peretti gives the example of Netflix discontinuing its DVD-mailing service to focus on streaming (流媒体). “It was seen as a mistake,” he said. The move turned out to be foresighted. “If I were in charge at the Times, I wouldn’t pick a year to end print,” Peretti said “I would raise prices and make it into more of a legacy product.” The most loyal customers would still get the product they favor, the idea goes, and they’d feel like that they were helping maintain the quality of something they believe in. “So if you’re overpaying for print, you could feel like that you were helping,” Peretti said. “Then increase it at a higher rate each year and essentially try to generate additional revenue.” In other words, if you’re going to print product, make it for the people who are already obsessed with it, which may be what the Times is doing already. Getting the print edition seven days a week costs nearly $500 a year-more than twice as much as a digital-only subscription. “It’s a really hard thing to do and it’s a tremendous luxury that Buzz Feed doesn’t have a legacy business,” Peretti remarked. But we’re going to have questions like that where we have things we’re doing that don’t make sense when the market changes and the world changes. In those situations, it’s better to be more aggressive than less aggressive. 43. The New York Times is considering ending its print edition partly due to ________. A. the high cost of operation B. the pressure from its investors C. the complaints from its readers D. the increasing online ad sales 44. Peretti suggests that in face of the present situation the Times should ________. A. seek new sources of readership B. end the print edition for good C. aim for efficient management D. make strategic adjustments 45. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 and Paragraph 6 that a “legacy product” ________. A. helps restore the glory of former times. B. is meant for the most loyal customers. C. will have the cost of printing reduced. D. expands the popularity of the paper. 46. Peretti believes that in a changing world ________. A. legacy businesses are becoming outdated B. cautiousness helps problem-solving C. traditional luxuries can stay unaffected D. aggressiveness better meets challenge 【答案】43. A 44. D 45. B 46. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了在未来，《纽约时报》会停止在报纸上发表文章，但相关人士建议它调整策略，将纸质印刷做成奢侈品。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The infrastructure (基础设施) required to make a physical newspaper — printing presses, delivery trucks—isn’t just expensive(制作实体报纸所需的基础设施——印刷机、送货卡车——不仅仅是昂贵)”可知，运作的高昂费用是造成《纽约时报》正在考虑终止印刷版的部分原因。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““Figuring out a way to accelerate that transition would make sense for them,” he said, “but if you discontinue it, you’re going to have your most loyal customers really upset with you.”(“找出一种加快这一转变的方法对他们来说是合理的，”他说，“但如果你停止了，你最忠诚的客户就会非常生气。”)”可知，Peretti建议《纽约时报》要做出策略性调整。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“I would raise prices and make it into more of a legacy product.(我会提高价格，将其打造成一种传承型产品)”以及第六段“The most loyal customers would still get the product they favor, the idea goes, and they’d feel like that they were helping maintain the quality of something they believe in. “So if you’re overpaying for print, you could feel like that you were helping,” Peretti said. “Then increase it at a higher rate each year and essentially try to generate additional revenue.” In other words, if you’re going to print product, make it for the people who are already obsessed with it, which may be what the Times is doing already. Getting the print edition seven days a week costs nearly $500 a year-more than twice as much as a digital-only subscription.(这种思路是，最忠实的读者仍然可以买到他们喜爱的刊物，并且会感觉自己正在助力维护这份他们所珍视之物的品质。佩雷蒂说：“所以，如果你为纸质报纸多花了钱，你会感觉自己是在出力支持。之后每年以更高幅度涨价，本质上就是努力创造额外收入。” 换句话说，如果打算保留纸质版产品，就面向那些已经深深痴迷于它的人，而这或许正是《纽约时报》已经在做的事。订阅全年七天发行的纸质版一年需要将近 500 美元，是纯数字订阅费用的两倍多)”可知，“传承型产品”是为最忠实的读者打造的。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“But we’re going to have questions like that where we have things we’re doing that don’t make sense when the market changes and the world changes. In those situations, it’s better to be more aggressive than less aggressive.(但我们会遇到这样的问题，当市场变化和世界变化时，我们所做的事情是没有意义的。在这种情况下，进取比不进取要好)”可知，在这个日益变化的世界，进取能更好地迎接挑战。 Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Why should mankind explore space? Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What prompted our distant ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? ____47____. The wider the distribution of a species, the better its chance of survival. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be located. Additional resources are always beneficial when used wisely, and can increase our chances of survival. Knowledge or techniques acquired through exploration, or preparing to explore, filter from the developers into society at large. ____48____. Also, we have already benefited from other by-products, including improvements in earthquake prediction — which has saved many lives — in satellites used for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick saucepans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the space industry! ____49____. The chances of a large comet (彗星) hitting the Earth are small, but it could happen in time. Such strikes in the past may account for the extinction of dinosaurs and other species. Human technology is reaching the point where it might be able to detect the possibility of this happening, and enable us to minimize the damage, or prevent it completely, allowing us as a species to avoid extinction. In certain circumstances, life on Earth may become impossible: over-population or widespread diseases, for instance, might eventually force us to find other places to live. While the earth is the only planet known to sustain life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to inhabit other planets and moons. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. ____50____ A. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. B. Space allows us to expand and succeed: for the sake of everyone on the earth, now and in the future, space exploration is essential. C. The mysterious space objects varying in size have fascinated scientists and scholars for years. D. It appears that we are driven to ensure the success and continuation of not just our own genes, but of the species as a whole. E. Therefore, it still poses a problem for us human beings whether to explore space at the cost of our own homelands F. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. 【答案】47. D 48. A 49. F 50. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要论述了人类探索太空的原因，包括生存本能、资源获取、技术外溢及防范天体撞击等。 【47题详解】 上文“What prompted our distant ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments?(是什么促使我们遥远的祖先从树上搬到平原，又进入所有可能的地方和环境？)”提出了一个关于人类祖先迁徙动机的问题。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明人类不断探索的深层原因，且后文“The wider the distribution of a species, the better its chance of survival.(一个物种的分布越广，其生存的机会就越大)”是对空处的进一步解释。所以D项“看来，我们受到驱使，不仅要确保我们自己基因的成功和延续，还要确保整个物种的成功和延续。”符合语境。D项中的genes与前文“genetic makeup”相呼应，且引出了后文关于物种分布与生存机会的论述。 【48题详解】 上文“Knowledge or techniques acquired through exploration, or preparing to explore, filter from the developers into society at large.(通过探索或准备探索获得的知识或技术从开发者传播到整个社会中)”说明了探索带来的技术会向社会扩散。空处和前文为顺接关系，具体说明这些技术或知识的应用。所以A项“这些技术可应用于医疗领域，能够延长我们的寿命或改善我们的生活质量。”符合语境。A项中的“The techniques”与前文“Knowledge or techniques”相呼应，且后文“Also, we have already benefited from other by-products, including improvements in earthquake prediction — which has saved many lives — in satellites used for weather forecasting and in communications systems.(此外，我们已经从其他太空技术副产品中获益，包括已挽救大量生命的地震预测技术改进、天气预报用卫星的改进以及通信系统的改进)”进一步列举了技术应用，与A项构成递进关系。 【49题详解】 下文“The chances of a large comet hitting the Earth are small, but it could happen in time. Such strikes in the past may account for the extinction of dinosaurs and other species.(一颗大彗星撞击地球的几率很小，但迟早可能发生。过去的这种撞击可能导致了恐龙和其他物种的灭绝)”提到了太空存在天体撞击的危险。空处位于段首，需概括全段主旨。所以F项“虽然太空可能拥有许多奇迹，以及关于宇宙如何形成或如何运作的解释，但它也隐藏着危险。”符合语境。F项中的dangers与后文“comet hitting”相呼应，且while引导的让步状语从句承上启下，既承接了前文探索太空的积极意义，又引出了本段对危险的论述。 【50题详解】 上文“It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.(诚然，生活方式会有所不同，但人类生活和文明在过去已经适应，未来也肯定能适应)”说明了人类有能力适应其他星球的生活。空处和前文为顺接关系，总结全文，强调太空探索的必要性。所以B项“太空让我们得以扩张并成功：为了地球上每个人的利益，现在和未来，太空探索都是必不可少的。”符合语境。B项总结了全文关于生存、资源、技术、避险等论点，呼应了文章开头“Why should mankind explore space?”的问题。 Ⅳ. Translation: 10% Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and phrases given in brackets. (3%+3%+4%) 51. 该基金会现在致力于保护那些处于弱势的家庭免受严寒与饥饿之苦。（shelter）（汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The foundation is now dedicated to sheltering those vulnerable families from the cold and hunger. 【解析】 【详解】句子表述当前阶段基金会正在持续开展的常规工作，时态为一般现在时。“该基金会”译为The foundation；“致力于”译为be dedicated to；主语“The foundation”是单数第三人称，对应be动词用is；“保护……免受……”结合提示词shelter，使用固定搭配shelter...from...；提示词shelter此处作动词，跟在介词to之后需要变为动名词形式sheltering；“处于弱势的家庭”译为vulnerable families；“严寒与饥饿之苦”译为the cold and hunger，符合语法搭配要求。 52. 从约翰的表情判断，他没有心情和你聊那篇文章，因为他的研究项目没有被审核通过。(mood; approve) (汉译英) _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Judging from John’s expression, he is in no mood to talk with you about that article, because his research project hasn’t been approved. 【解析】 【详解】主句描述当前约翰的状态，使用一般现在时，主语he为第三人称单数，be动词用is；“从……判断”译为固定非谓语结构Judging from；“约翰的表情”译为John’s expression，“没有心情做某事”为固定搭配be in no mood to do sth.；“和你聊那篇文章”译为talk with you about that article；从句为现在完成时，引导词“因为”为because；“他的研究项目”译为his research project；“没有被审核通过”使用现在完成时的被动语态，译为hasn’t been approved。 53. 尽管他的多次尝试均以失败告终，但他仍然不遗余力地去实现那个被许多人认为不可能实现的梦想，而不是轻言放弃。(effort; end)(汉译英) _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Although his repeated attempts ended in failure, he still spared no effort to realize the dream that many people considered impossible, rather than giving up easily. 【解析】 【详解】“尽管”表达为连词although，引导让步状语从句；“他的”表达为形容词性物主代词his，作定语修饰attempts；“多次”表达为形容词repeated，作定语修饰attempts，表示“反复的、多次的”；“尝试”表达为名词attempts，作从句主语，为名词复数形式；“以……告终”表达为动词短语end in，结合提示词end以及句意可知，此句陈述过去的事情，用一般过去时，end的过去式为ended，in为介词；“失败”表达为名词failure，作介词in的宾语，为不可数名词；“他”表达为代词he，作主句主语；“仍然”表达为副词still，作状语；“不遗余力”表达为固定短语spared no effort，结合提示词effort，其中spared为spare的过去式，no effort表示“不吝惜努力”；“去实现”表达为不定式短语to realize，作目的状语；“那个被许多人认为不可能实现的梦想”表达为that引导的定语从句that many people considered impossible，修饰先行词the dream，其中that为关系代词，many people为从句主语，considered为谓语动词，用一般过去时，impossible为宾语补足语；“而不是”表达为固定短语rather than；“轻言放弃”表达为动名词短语giving up easily，其中giving up为give up的动名词形式，easily为副词修饰giving up。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026学年第一学期高二年级周练英语学科 高二英语 90分钟 满分100分 班级______ 姓名______ 学号______ Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. He went to a Chinese restaurant. B. He took a chess class. C. He played football with some boys. D. He cooked with a local family. 2. A. To spend more time on vocabulary. B. Not to do any crossword puzzle C. To help the woman repair the computer. D. Not to play any computer game. 3. A. He seldom keeps his patients waiting for long. B. He forgets to put the man on his schedule. C. He is hard to make an appointment with. D. He is usually very busy every Monday. 4. A. She has too many dreams. B. She likes to sleep. C. She doesn’t have many ideas. D. She doesn’t put her ideas into practice. 5. A. It won’t snow until the end of December. B. It is typical December weather for this region. C. There has never been much snow down South. D. Such a large amount of snow is unusual for this month. 6. A. Reread their textbooks. B. Talk with their professor. C. Review the notes of the lectures. D. Go over their homework assignments. 7. A. She plans to attend the fair. B. She doesn’t like science fiction. C. She has already seen the movie. D. She can’t meet the man on Saturday. 8. A. He can’t afford to buy the ticket. B. He doesn’t want to go to the opera. C. He needs a break from the math problem. D. He’ll meet the woman if he finishes the math problem. 9. A. Join her committee soon. B. Schedule a committee meeting. C. Form a new organizing committee. D. Find out when the conference will be held. 10. A. The man should have called her relatives. B. She has visited San Francisco before. C. She won’t need a tour guide. D. She isn’t expecting her trip. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Divided opinions of whether to build a new supermarket. B. Oxwell residents’ expectation of a new supermarket. C. Advantages and disadvantages of supermarkets. D. Problems that Oxwell’s supermarket will have. 12. A. Traffic. B. High prices of goods. C. Unemployment. D. Much time spent shopping. 13. A. People need to drive a long way. B. Small shops will have to close. C. Supermarkets will compete fiercely. D. Employees will work for long hours. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Digital cameras. B. Camera phones. C. Social Media. D. UGC. 15. A. They can be used without permission under certain conditions. B. They mustn’t be used without permission in any circumstances. C. They mustn’t be used in news reports unless posted many times. D. They can be used freely in news reports by professional journalists. 16. A. To brighten the future of the traditional media. B. To keep the media and the public in good relationship. C. To get the permission of the public in a reasonable way. D. To improve the quality of films or photos made by the public. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. A lecture in their American literature course. B. A recent trip to the American Midwest. C. A film about the American frontier. D. A book they both have read. 18. A. Frontier life. B. Boston schools. C. Immigration patterns. D. Teaching requirements. 19. A. Boring. B. Comfortable. C. Tragic. D. Difficult. 20. A. She is a famous author. B. Her family later became famous landowners. C. She is a good example of the immigrant spirit. D. She invented some labor-saving farm equipment. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The Pursuit of Happiness: A Universal Quest Happiness, the pursuit of which has captivated thinkers throughout human history, stands as one of our most fundamental aspirations. While its precise meaning may vary significantly across different cultures and philosophical traditions, most would agree that authentic happiness involves ____1____ (discover) genuine contentment in life’s simple, everyday moments rather than in grand achievements or material acquisitions. Contemporary research in the field of positive psychology has demonstrated convincingly that enduring well-being ____2____ (originate) more from internal mindset and daily practices than from external circumstances. The regular practice of gratitude, for instance, ____3____ profoundly deepen one’s appreciation for life’s blessings. Furthermore, numerous longitudinal studies have established that meaningful interpersonal relationships are consistently linked ____4____ greater overall life satisfaction and psychological well-being. Cultural perspectives and traditions significantly influence how happiness ____5____ (pursue) and understood around the world. In many collectivist societies, harmony within the community and family unity are typically prioritized, ____6____ in more individualistic cultures, personal achievement and self-expression are frequently emphasized as essential components. ____7____ these cultural variations, certain fundamental elements remain universally important: genuine human connection, a sense of purpose, and a profound sense of belonging. Although our modern digital era presents unprecedented challenges to personal well-being, it simultaneously creates remarkable opportunities for global connection and support. Various digital platforms and social media, while sometimes promoting unhealthy comparison and envy, can also facilitate valuable support networks that span continents and cultures when ____8____ (use) intentionally and mindfully. Ultimately, happiness reveals ____9____ not as a final destination to be reached but as an ongoing journey to be cultivated through mindful choices, compassionate perspectives, and authentic human connections ____10____ require continuous nurturing and appreciation. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. statuses B. practically C. reserves D. highlighting E. population F. estimated G. downgraded H. driving I. critically J. enforced K. reverse Good news for giant panda lovers: the cute and cuddly creature has just been brought back from the edge of extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ____11____ the species from “endangered” to “vulnerable” as the union released its updated Red List on Sept.4 at Hawaii with their ____12____ growing by 17 percent in the decade leading up to 2014. Chinese conservation efforts, including forest protection and reforestation are considered to be the ____13____ force behind the animal’s re-prosperity. The number of panda ____14____ in China has also jumped to 67, from 13 in 1992. Nearly two-thirds of all wild pandas live there. Restoring the panda’s habitat has given them back their space with food available to them. Apart from giant pandas, the Tibetan Antelope has also moved from “endangered” to “near threatened”. According to a statement from IUCN, the animal’s numbers have shrunk severely-dropping from around 1 million to a (n) ____15____ 65,000-72,500 in the 1980s and early 1990s — due to commercial poaching (偷猎). Rigorous protection has since been ____16____ to protect the beasts and the population is now likely to be between 100,000 and 150,000. Despite the improved ____17____, wild animals like the giant panda and the Tibetan Antelope still face challenges. The IUCN warned, for example, that ongoing threats from climate change could eliminate more than 35 percent of the panda’s bamboo habitat in the next 80 years, which would ____18____ the species recent gains. Good progress has been made but there is still work to do. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is devoted to ____19____ species from around the world and their statuses in relation to their risk of extinction. The list currently has eight categories, including extinct, extinct in the wild, ____20____ endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, least concern and data deficient. These categories are based on criteria relating to population trends, size and structure, and geographic range. Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, podcasting has emerged as a captivating and influential medium. Once a niche (小众的) form of audio content, podcasts have now ____21____ into the mainstream, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Podcasting offers a unique ____22____ to traditional media. It allows for a more ____23____ form of communication, as hosts can share their thoughts, stories, and expertise in an intimate, conversational style. Listeners, in turn, can engage with the content at their own ____24____, whether it’s during a morning commute, a workout, or a quiet evening at home. One of the main ____25____ of podcasts is their incredible diversity. There are podcasts for every interest imaginable, from true-crime investigations and historical documentaries to self-improvement advice and comedy sketches. For example, a history buff can listen to in-depth podcasts that ____26____ ancient civilizations, while a comedy lover can enjoy hilarious banter between hosts and guests. This wide range of topics ensures that there’s something for everyone, making podcasting an ____27____ form of entertainment and learning. Moreover, podcasts have ____28____ the barriers to entry for content creation. In the past, producing and distributing audio content required expensive equipment and access to radio stations. Today, with just a microphone, a computer, and some basic software, anyone can start their own podcast. This has led to a ____29____ of voices, with amateurs and professionals alike sharing their perspectives on various issues. It has also given a platform to ____30____ communities and individuals who may have been overlooked by traditional media. The ____31____ of podcasts has also been fueled by the rise of mobile devices and streaming platforms. With the ability to download or stream podcasts instantly, listeners have easy access to a vast library of content. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts have made it ____32____for users to discover new shows, based on their listening history and preferences. Additionally, social media has played a crucial role in promoting podcasts, as hosts and listeners can share their favorite episodes, ____33____ new audiences. ____34____, the podcasting industry is not without its challenges. With the increasing number of podcasts being produced, it can be challenging for new shows to stand out. Competition for listeners’ attention is fierce, and hosts need to find ways to differentiate their content and build a loyal following. Additionally, issues such as misinformation and inappropriate content can also arise, highlighting the need for ____35____ podcasting. 21. A. shrunk B. dipped C. burst D. faded 22. A. alternative B. addition C. attachment D. access 23. A. formal B. rigid C. casual D. complex 24. A. risk B. pace C. cost D. request 25. A. drawbacks B. challenges C. advantages D. limitations 26. A. explore B. purchase C. subscribe D. shape 27. A. uniform B. inclusive C. pressing D. exclusive 28. A. set up B. broken down C. put up D. held back 29. A. silence B. harmony C. confusion D. chorus 30. A. mainstream B. marginalized C. dominant D. powerful 31. A. decline B. stability C. popularity D. failure 32. A. difficult B. impossible C. convenient D. unnecessary 33. A. excluding B. reaching C. scaring D. confusing 34. A. Conversely B. However C. Additionally D. Otherwise 35. A. ethical B. sensitive C. digital D. awkward Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read. (A) For a long time, people imagined trees as independent giants — silent witnesses of history, standing firmly through storms and seasons. Poets and philosophers often described them as symbols of endurance, wisdom, or even loneliness. But modern research invites us to see trees in a new light: not as isolated individuals, but as members of a networked, cooperative, and communicative community. Scientists have discovered that trees are deeply connected to one another, both above and below the ground. High in the forest canopy (树冠), leaves send out chemical signals when attacked by insects, warning nearby trees to defend themselves. Underground, a vast web of fungi called mycorrhizal networks links tree roots together, allowing them to share water, nutrients, and information. Through these connections, healthy trees can support weaker ones, and even dying “Mother Trees” pass on resources to the next generation. This perspective breaks away from the old romantic image of the lone tree. Instead, forests appear more like societies, where survival depends on cooperation as much as competition. Just as humans rely on families, friends, and communities, trees also thrive through cooperation. They show us that strength in nature is not only about standing tall alone, but also about being part of a greater whole. The new vision of trees also leads us to philosophical questions. Can trees be considered intelligent if they react to their environment and communicate with one another? They have no brains, nerves, or senses like humans, yet they demonstrate strategies for survival that seem surprisingly sophisticated. Some scientists hesitate to use words like “intelligence” or “awareness,” but it is clear that trees show forms of interaction we once believed only animals could achieve: Understanding trees as social beings challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature. Forests are not silent backgrounds to human life; they are living communities with lessons to offer. By observing how trees share, communicate, and adapt together, we may learn something valuable about cooperation, resilience, and the balance needed in our own societies. 36. What is the function of mycorrhizal networks underground? A. They prevent insects from damaging roots. B. They protect trees from storms and winds. C. They help trees grow taller by supporting the trunks. D. They connect trees, allowing the sharing of resources. 37. What can be inferred about “Mother Trees”? A. They are symbolic rather than real. B. They have special senses that detect danger. C. They give up resources for the survival of younger trees D. They are the tallest trees among all the trees in the forest. 38. Which best summarizes the new vision of trees presented in the passage? A. Trees are intelligent life forms equal to humans. B. Trees survive by competing for light and water. C. Trees live as part of interconnected systems that share and cooperate. D. Trees should be admired mainly for their beauty, strength and loneliness. 39. What is the author’s attitude toward the idea of trees as social beings? A. Strongly against it. B. Supportive and reflective C. Neutral and uninterested. D. Doubtful but open-minded. (B) Today’s youth are different from generations who came before in several important ways. For example, they are more diverse, educated, connected and socially engaged overall than previous generations. Here are some of the data. More Diverse In 2016, 27 percent of teens and young adults aged 15 to 34 identified themselves as a member of a visible minority group, compared with 13 percent in 1996, and almost 75 percent of youth have friends from another ethnic (种族的) group. More Educated As of 2018, 97 percent of 15-year-olds were in school. Also, in 2016, only 9 percent of men and 5 percent of women aged 25 to 34 did not complete high school, compared to 22 percent and 19 percent, respectively, in 1997. More Connected Nearly 100 percent of youth aged 15 to 24 use the Internet daily. The negative side to connectedness is an increase in how youth report experiencing online abuse. Of youth aged 15 to 34, 15 percent said they had that experience in the past five years. Social exclusion is another notable problem, with 16 percent of young men and 12 percent of young women reporting in 2016 that they had experienced at least one aspect of social isolation. Less Healthy Me Individuals aged 15 to 30 years old are reporting lower levels of mental health compared to older Canadians. In 2011 and 2012, 74 percent of 15-to 30-year-old females reported excellent or very good mental health, but by 2019 that percentage had declined to 54 percent. By 2020, only 40 percent of youth overall reported good levels of mental health. The negative effects of social media may explain some of this decline. Tips for Coping with the Challenges of Today The big challenges facing teens today are related to social media use and feeling disconnected. These issues include abuse on the Internet, social exclusion, mental health challenges, addiction and academic performance. Here are some ways teens can cope with the pressures of being online. 1. Report upsetting things that you see. If you see something posted online upsetting or disturbing, remember to report the post to the platform. 2. Control who you follow… and who you don’t. Your feed is under your control. You can unfollow accounts that post things upsetting to you. 3. Remember that what you see isn’t always real. Whether you’re talking about photos or stories, people often only show what they want others to see. Try to see past the online illusion (错觉). 4. Free yourself from addiction to follows, likes and reposts. We all want others to like what we have to say or the photos we post, because we all want to be liked. But self-respect doesn’t have to depend on someone’s click of a like button. 40. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Social media harms mental health. B. Youth face unique online challenges. C. Tips for better academic performance. D. Youth today differ from past generations. 41. In terms of education, how are today’s youth different from those in 1997? A. Less educated overall. B. More likely to drop out. C. Higher school attendance. D. More women unfinished school. 42. If a teen sees disturbing content online, what should they do? A. Ignore it. B. Report the post. C. Follow fewer accounts. D. Stop using the Internet. (C) There will eventually come a day when the New York Times ceases to publish stories on newsprint. Exactly when that day will be is a matter of debate. “Sometime in the future,” the paper’s publisher said back in 2010. Nostalgia (怀旧) for ink on paper, there are plenty of reasons to abandon print. The infrastructure (基础设施) required to make a physical newspaper — printing presses, delivery trucks—isn’t just expensive; it’s excessive at a time when online-only competitors don’t have the same set of financial restrictions. Readers are migrating away from print anyway. And though print ad sales still overshadow their online and mobile counterparts, revenue (收入) from print is still declining. Cost may be high and circulation lower, but rushing to eliminate its print edition would be a mistake, says Buzz Feed CEO Jonah Peretti. Peretti says the Times shouldn’t waste time getting out of the print business, but only if they go about doing it the right way. “Figuring out a way to accelerate that transition would make sense for them,” he said, “but if you discontinue it, you’re going to have your most loyal customers really upset with you.” Sometimes that’s worth making a change anyway. Peretti gives the example of Netflix discontinuing its DVD-mailing service to focus on streaming (流媒体). “It was seen as a mistake,” he said. The move turned out to be foresighted. “If I were in charge at the Times, I wouldn’t pick a year to end print,” Peretti said “I would raise prices and make it into more of a legacy product.” The most loyal customers would still get the product they favor, the idea goes, and they’d feel like that they were helping maintain the quality of something they believe in. “So if you’re overpaying for print, you could feel like that you were helping,” Peretti said. “Then increase it at a higher rate each year and essentially try to generate additional revenue.” In other words, if you’re going to print product, make it for the people who are already obsessed with it, which may be what the Times is doing already. Getting the print edition seven days a week costs nearly $500 a year-more than twice as much as a digital-only subscription. “It’s a really hard thing to do and it’s a tremendous luxury that Buzz Feed doesn’t have a legacy business,” Peretti remarked. But we’re going to have questions like that where we have things we’re doing that don’t make sense when the market changes and the world changes. In those situations, it’s better to be more aggressive than less aggressive. 43. The New York Times is considering ending its print edition partly due to ________. A. the high cost of operation B. the pressure from its investors C. the complaints from its readers D. the increasing online ad sales 44. Peretti suggests that in face of the present situation the Times should ________. A. seek new sources of readership B. end the print edition for good C. aim for efficient management D. make strategic adjustments 45. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 and Paragraph 6 that a “legacy product” ________. A. helps restore the glory of former times. B. is meant for the most loyal customers. C. will have the cost of printing reduced. D. expands the popularity of the paper. 46. Peretti believes that in a changing world ________. A. legacy businesses are becoming outdated B. cautiousness helps problem-solving C. traditional luxuries can stay unaffected D. aggressiveness better meets challenge Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Why should mankind explore space? Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What prompted our distant ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? ____47____. The wider the distribution of a species, the better its chance of survival. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be located. Additional resources are always beneficial when used wisely, and can increase our chances of survival. Knowledge or techniques acquired through exploration, or preparing to explore, filter from the developers into society at large. ____48____. Also, we have already benefited from other by-products, including improvements in earthquake prediction — which has saved many lives — in satellites used for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick saucepans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the space industry! ____49____. The chances of a large comet (彗星) hitting the Earth are small, but it could happen in time. Such strikes in the past may account for the extinction of dinosaurs and other species. Human technology is reaching the point where it might be able to detect the possibility of this happening, and enable us to minimize the damage, or prevent it completely, allowing us as a species to avoid extinction. In certain circumstances, life on Earth may become impossible: over-population or widespread diseases, for instance, might eventually force us to find other places to live. While the earth is the only planet known to sustain life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to inhabit other planets and moons. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. ____50____ A. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. B. Space allows us to expand and succeed: for the sake of everyone on the earth, now and in the future, space exploration is essential. C. The mysterious space objects varying in size have fascinated scientists and scholars for years. D. It appears that we are driven to ensure the success and continuation of not just our own genes, but of the species as a whole. E. Therefore, it still poses a problem for us human beings whether to explore space at the cost of our own homelands F. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. Ⅳ. Translation: 10% Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and phrases given in brackets. (3%+3%+4%) 51. 该基金会现在致力于保护那些处于弱势的家庭免受严寒与饥饿之苦。（shelter）（汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 52. 从约翰的表情判断，他没有心情和你聊那篇文章，因为他的研究项目没有被审核通过。(mood; approve) (汉译英) _________________________________________________________________ 53. 尽管他的多次尝试均以失败告终，但他仍然不遗余力地去实现那个被许多人认为不可能实现的梦想，而不是轻言放弃。(effort; end)(汉译英) _________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $