精品解析：山东聊城市高唐县第二中学等六校2026-2027学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题

高二英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Why does the woman learn to sing Chinese songs? A. To learn the language. B. To give a performance. C. To meet her Chinese friend. 2. How does the woman find the English program? A. Interesting. B. Important. C. Difficult. 3. What do we know about the woman? A. She is talkative. B. She is forgetful. C. She is hard-working. 4. When will the speakers probably meet? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. 5. Why does the man refuse the woman’s offer? A. He is very busy. B. He is poorly paid. C. He is not confident. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers going to decorate? A. A school hall. B. Their home. C. A bookstore. 7. Where does the man suggest placing the Christmas tree? A. Far from the entrance. B. On the left of the entrance. C. On the right of the entrance. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To change seats with him. B. To make friends with him. C. To ask him to make way for her. 9. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Lend him a newspaper. B. Recommend a piece of music. C. Give up the seat by the window. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. How does James look to the woman? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Sleepy. 11. What does the woman often do on Sunday afternoons? A. Play video games. B. Do some sports. C. Watch movies. 12. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to manage screen time. B. How to improve sleep quality. C. How to join a badminton team. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant. 14. Which of the following is Michael suffering from? A. A sore throat. B. Coughing a lot. C. A stomachache. 15. What will Michael do tomorrow? A. Take some medical tests. B. Have a cooking class. C. Call Mrs Smith. 16. What does Mrs Smith remind Michael of? A. The homework he needs to do. B. The fatty food he ate. C. The email he’ll check. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the main focus of the job? A. Sales promotion. B. Customer service. C. Room cleaning. 18. What can the gallery staff do? A. Work from home. B. Teach art classes. C. Buy artworks at lower prices. 19. What does the position require? A. An art degree. B Communication skills. C. Experience in computing. 20. What should applicants do to apply for the role? A. Call the gallery. B. Pass an online test. C. Email their applications. 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 Join a Library Program This Fall Welcome researchers! Students will have the opportunity to explore a selection of the millions of objects at the Library of Congress while building their research and primary sources analysis skills. Self-guided Exploration It includes a Source Orientation, self-guided experience handouts, and free exploration of the space. Groups booking a self-guided experience are guaranteed access to The Source although exclusive (独有的) access is not provided. You may share the space with other visitors during your scheduled time. Participants: 10-100 students Length: 30-60 minutes Facilitated Workshops ●Exploring the World For Grades 3-5 During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to practice research skills such as reading a map, closely looking at historical pictures, and analyzing primary source. The workshop will help students develop investigative skills. ●Discovering Storytelling For Grades 5-8 Students will think about the question: Why do we make and watch films? While learning about the early film industry and the importance of copyright, students will gain primary source analysis skills, and strengthen connections between past and present. Students will understand films and pictures, build storytelling skills, write their own stories, and act them out. ●Investigating Audio (声音) For Grades 5-8 Activities in this workshop introduce students to the ways in which researchers use sound recordings available at the Library of Congress. Participants will explore a wide array of sound recordings and discuss what kind of information can be uniquely got from audio. Students will build their understanding of the variety of primary sources available at the Library of Congress, the ways those sources are both created and used, and how sound recordings compare to other primary source types. 1. What should be noted about a self-guided experience? A. Staying for more than two hours. B. Bringing fewer than 10 students. C. Sharing the space with others. D. Choosing your own schedule. 2. How can the students benefit from Exploring the World? A. Build research skills. B. Improve storytelling ability. C. Learn about the library’s history. D. Raise interest in map-designing activities. 3. What do the last two workshops have in common? A. Both explore how to make films. B. Both center on sound recordings. C. Both require basic performance skills. D. Both are suitable for students in grades 5-8. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍国会图书馆秋季面向学生开设的自助参观项目以及三场不同主题的辅导研讨活动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Self-guided Exploration部分中的“It includes a Source Orientation, self-guided experience handouts, and free exploration of the space. Groups booking a self-guided experience are guaranteed access to The Source although exclusive (独有的) access is not provided. You may share the space with other visitors during your scheduled time.(它包含资料介绍、自助参观手册以及场地自由参观。预订自助参观的团体可进入The Source，但不提供专属使用权。在预约时段内你可能会和其他访客共用场地。)”可知，自助参观需要和其他人共享场地。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Exploring the World部分中的“During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to practice research skills such as reading a map, closely looking at historical pictures, and analyzing primary source. The workshop will help students develop investigative skills.(在本次研讨活动中，学生有机会练习研究技能，例如看地图、仔细观察历史图片以及分析原始资料。该活动将帮助学生培养调研能力。)”可知，学生可以培养研究方面的能力。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Discovering Storytelling部分中的“For Grades 5-8(面向5至8年级)”以及Investigating Audio部分中的“For Grades 5-8(面向5至8年级)”可知，后两个研讨活动的共同点是都适合5到8年级的学生参与。 B Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Karanja faced a unique struggle among her peers. While her friends shared tales of their fathers’ habits, Karanja felt disconnected. “I can’t stand listening to my friends complain about their dads, because I don’t get to experience my dad the same way they get to experience theirs,” she explains. Her father, a teacher, was diagnosed with early dementia (痴呆) when she was still a teenager, an event that profoundly shaped her life. Now at 32, Karanja reflects on the moments her father has missed, including her graduation and career milestones. Yet, through this personal tragedy, Karanja found her “purpose”. As a project manager at the Brain and Mind Institute at Nairobi’s Aga Khan University, she’s devoted her career to helping families understand and manage caregiving. Karanja notes that in Kenya, many believe dementia is merely a normal part of aging or caused by spiritual issues. This misconception often prevents families from seeking help and understanding the condition. To counter these beliefs, Karanja emphasizes education, explaining that “dementia is caused by changes in the brain”. Besides, the shortage of neurologists in Kenya poses a significant barrier to diagnosis. With only about 30 neurologists for a population exceeding 55 million, accessing professional help is often a luxury few can afford. Understanding dementia as a “disease of moments”, she highlights the importance of coping strategies for caregivers. Music, she notes, can temporarily uplift a person’s mood, illustrating the dynamic (动态的) nature of the condition. Supporting caregivers is also crucial, as they must maintain their well-being to effectively care for their loved ones. Karanja’s own mother found relief and renewed energy through faith and community support. However, finding such assistance is often challenging, leaving many to rely on community members for help. For Karanja, the small joys come from knowing her father is cared for with dignity, even if he no longer recognizes her. 4. Why did Karanja feel disconnected from her peers while growing up? A. She struggled with her father’s absence. B. She had different hobbies from her peers. C. She couldn’t relate to their father’s stories. D. She complained about her father’s dementia. 5. What drove Karanja to take up dementia-related work? A. The desire to learn professional care skills. B. Her mother’s reliance on faith and support. C. The experience of her father’s dementia. D. The shortage of neurologists in Kenya. 6. What does Karanja mean by calling dementia a “disease of moments”? A. Patients lose all their memories in a single moment. B. Dementia patients’ emotional state keeps changing. C. Caregivers have to stay with patients every moment. D. Dementia will suddenly disappear after certain moments. 7. How does Karanja feel about her father’s current condition? A. Comforted. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed. D. Grateful. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述肯尼亚的Karanja因父亲患早发性痴呆，投身痴呆症科普与照护家庭帮扶工作的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的““I can’t stand listening to my friends complain about their dads, because I don’t get to experience my dad the same way they get to experience theirs,” she explains.(她解释道：“我受不了听朋友们抱怨他们的父亲，因为我无法像他们那样感受自己的父亲。”)”可知，Karanja无法共情朋友们关于父亲的故事，因此和同龄人之间有距离感。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Now at 32, Karanja reflects on the moments her father has missed, including her graduation and career milestones. Yet, through this personal tragedy, Karanja found her “purpose”. As a project manager at the Brain and Mind Institute at Nairobi’s Aga Khan University, she’s devoted her career to helping families understand and manage caregiving.(如今32岁的Karanja回想父亲错过的那些时刻，包括她的毕业与职业重要节点。但正是这场个人不幸，让她找到了人生目标。作为内罗毕阿加汗大学脑与心智研究所的项目经理，她投身事业，帮助各个家庭了解并做好照护工作)”可知，父亲患上痴呆症的亲身经历促使她从事痴呆症相关工作。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Understanding dementia as a “disease of moments”, she highlights the importance of coping strategies for caregivers. Music, she notes, can temporarily uplift a person’s mood, illustrating the dynamic (动态的) nature of the condition.(她将痴呆症理解为“disease of moments”，强调照护者应对方法的重要性。她提到音乐可以暂时改善患者情绪，体现这种病症具有动态变化的特点)”可知，痴呆症患者的情绪状态是不断变化的，因此，画线短语“disease of moments”表示“痴呆症患者的情绪状态持续变化”符合语境。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“For Karanja, the small joys come from knowing her father is cared for with dignity, even if he no longer recognizes her.(对Karanja而言，小小的欢喜是知道父亲能保有尊严地被照料，即便父亲已经认不出她)”可知，得知父亲能有尊严地被照料，Karanja内心感到宽慰。 C For many students, artificial intelligence (AI) has become as standard a tool as a notebook or a calculator. Whether it’s organizing revision notes or generating flashcards, AI is fast becoming a go-to companion in academic life. At first, many people saw AI tools as a form of cheating that could damage our critical thinking skills. But now, the perspective is shifting. Many are beginning to see AI more like a study partner — a conversational tool designed to motivate understanding and help us improve. Used wisely, AI can be a powerful self-study tool. One of its key benefits is creating a personalized learning experience. AI can analyze a student’s responses in real time and adapt lessons dynamically. For example, if a student is struggling with a math concept, an AI platform can provide more practice problems and detailed explanations until the concept is mastered. This tailored approach allows every student to learn at their own pace and build confidence gradually. Furthermore, AI can make studying more interactive and engaging. Students can upload their class notes and ask an AI tool to generate practice exam questions or multiple-choice quizzes. They can have a conversation with the AI, asking it to explain complex topics in simpler terms or create diagrams to visualize difficult concepts. This kind of interaction helps break down complex tasks and clarify ideas, much like a human tutor would, but with unlimited patience and instant feedback. Of course, it is important to use AI responsibly. Educators advise that AI should be used to assist, not replace, learning. The goal is not to have AI do the work for you, but to use it as a tool to deepen your own understanding and develop your essential skills. As with any powerful tool, the key is to approach it with both curiosity and critical awareness. 8. Why have people’s views on AI changed? A. AI completely stops students cheating. B. AI can act as a helpful study partner. C. AI gets rid of most learning difficulties. D. AI organizes various revision notes rapidly. 9. How does AI achieve personalized learning? A. By adjusting learning content accordingly. B. By reducing students’ homework gradually. C. By promoting group study among students. D. By providing masses of learning resources. 10. What can we know about AI from paragraph 3? A. It assists teachers in giving explanations. B. It offers quick response and great patience. C. It can judge students’ study progress directly. D. It can create artworks for learning materials. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Risks of overusing AI in school studies. B. Practical tips to avoid AI-related cheating. C. Benefits and proper use of AI in learning. D. AI-driven ways to improve academic performance. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍人工智能在学习中的好处以及合理使用它的方式。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But now, the perspective is shifting. Many are beginning to see AI more like a study partner — a conversational tool designed to motivate understanding and help us improve.(但现在，观点正在转变。许多人开始将人工智能更多地看作学习伙伴，这是一种旨在促进理解、帮助我们进步的对话工具。)” 可知，人们看法改变是因为人工智能可以充当有用的学习伙伴。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“AI can analyze a student’s responses in real time and adapt lessons dynamically.(人工智能可以实时分析学生的作答，并动态调整课程。)” 可知，人工智能通过相应地调整学习内容来实现个性化学习。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This kind of interaction helps break down complex tasks and clarify ideas, much like a human tutor would, but with unlimited patience and instant feedback.(这种互动有助于拆解复杂任务、理清思路，很像人类辅导老师，但拥有无限耐心并能即时反馈。)” 可知，人工智能可以快速回应并且极具耐心。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。文章先介绍AI作为学习工具带来的各类好处，最后一段讲述要负责任、合理地使用AI。根据第四段中的 “Of course, it is important to use AI responsibly. Educators advise that AI should be used to assist, not replace, learning.(当然，负责任地使用人工智能很重要。教育工作者建议人工智能应用来辅助学习，而不是取代学习。)”，全文围绕AI在学习中的益处与正确使用方式展开。 D Some of the universe’s earliest massive galaxies (星系) may have much more mass than astronomers once believed. Their brightest stars are easy to see, but many small, faint stars may be hidden by their light. This means these galaxies may be much heavier than earlier studies suggested. An international team used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Very Large Telescope to study nine massive galaxies. These galaxies stopped forming stars billions of years ago. By combining the observations, the researchers were able, for the first time, to reliably estimate (估计) the relative numbers of tiny, faint stars and much larger, brighter stars in galaxies at such great distances. “These galaxies are different,” said Joel Leja, a professor at Penn State. “They’re different in a way that is really challenging to understand, because they are more massive than we expected.” To uncover those faint star populations, astronomers separated each galaxy’s light into a spectrum, where small differences in color reveal which kinds of stars are present. Bright stars usually dominate the spectrum, so faint stars were difficult to find. Researchers used models to better understand the light. Astronomers have traditionally estimated the unseen mass contained in small, faint stars by assuming that stars form in roughly the same proportions throughout the universe. The new measurements challenge that assumption. They indicate that the most massive galaxies in the early universe contain a substantially larger share of low-mass stars than less massive galaxies such as the Milky Way. “This discovery has major implications for our understanding of the early universe,” said Leja. “Since the launch of JWST, astronomers have found surprisingly massive and mature galaxies that already existed shortly after the Big Bang. If these galaxies really contain more low-mass stars, their total mass may also have been underestimated.” Over the next several years, the researchers plan to apply the same method to galaxies from even earlier periods, bringing them closer to the epoch when the universe’s first generations of stars and galaxies formed. 12. How did the researchers find faint stars? A. By comparing the sizes of galaxies. B. By observing stars from the Milky Way. C. By examining differences in galaxy light. D. By measuring changes in star movement. 13. What does the underlined word “implications” in paragraph 6 mean? A. Possible effects. B. Hidden reasons. C. New disadvantages. D. Various opinions. 14. What does the researchers’ future plan show? A. Earlier galaxies are easier to study now. B. Galaxy formation is no longer a mystery. C. Their current method has proved perfect. D. The discovery of faint stars may lead to wider research. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. A Study of the Milky Way B. A New Look at Early Galaxies C. Changes in Space Technology D. The Formation of Nine Galaxies 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍天文学家借助韦伯望远镜获得对早期星系质量的新研究发现。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“To uncover those faint star populations, astronomers separated each galaxy’s light into a spectrum, where small differences in color reveal which kinds of stars are present. (为了揭示那些暗淡的恒星群，天文学家将每个星系的光分离成光谱，其中颜色的细微差异可以揭示存在哪些类型的恒星。)”可知，研究人员通过分析星系光线的差异来发现暗淡的恒星。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第六段中“This discovery has major implications for our understanding of the early universe (这一发现对我们理解早期宇宙具有重大的implications。)”及后文“Since the launch of JWST, astronomers have found surprisingly massive and mature galaxies that already existed shortly after the Big Bang. If these galaxies really contain more low-mass stars, their total mass may also have been underestimated. (自从詹姆斯·韦伯太空望远镜（JWST）发射以来，天文学家发现了令人惊讶的巨大而成熟的星系，它们在大爆炸后不久就已经存在。如果这些星系确实含有更多低质量恒星，那么它们的总质量也可能被低估了。)”可知，这一发现对我们理解早期宇宙有重大影响，implications意为“可能的影响”。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Over the next several years, the researchers plan to apply the same method to galaxies from even earlier periods, bringing them closer to the epoch when the universe’s first generations of stars and galaxies formed. (在接下来的几年里，研究人员计划将同样的方法应用于更早时期的星系，从而使他们更接近宇宙第一批恒星和星系形成的时代。)”可知，对暗淡恒星的发现可能会推动更广泛的研究。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Some of the universe’s earliest massive galaxies (星系) may have much more mass than astronomers once believed. Their brightest stars are easy to see, but many small, faint stars may be hidden by their light. This means these galaxies may be much heavier than earlier studies suggested. (宇宙中一些最早的大质量星系，其质量可能远超天文学家曾经的认知。它们最亮的恒星很容易被看到，但许多微小、暗淡的恒星可能被这些亮光所掩盖。这意味着这些星系可能比早期研究认为的要重得多。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项关于早期大质量星系的新研究，研究发现这些星系可能比之前认为的含有更多暗淡小恒星，因此质量可能被低估。B选项“A New Look at Early Galaxies (重新审视早期星系)”最能概括文章主旨，是最适合的标题。 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。 Habits of Successful Artists Successful artists keep creating even when inspiration seems weak or sales are slow. Rather than waiting for perfect conditions, they treat creative works as the center of their career. Each new piece refreshes their collections and gives them something meaningful to show, discuss, or exhibit. ___16___. They market their works consistently. Instead of promoting themselves only when they need money, they share their works regularly through exhibitions, social media, or conversations with potential buyers. ___17___. Although marketing may not bring immediate results, it gradually creates opportunities and supports steady sales in the future. ___18___. Successful artists stay connected with customers, gallery owners, fellow artists, and other supporters. They thank people after events and follow up with those who have shown interest in their works. Such personal connections often lead to repeated sales, useful advice, recommendations, and chances that traditional advertising alone may not provide. In addition, successful artists actively seek opportunities. They apply for exhibitions, send work to publications, and look for partnerships, commissions, or chances to speak about their art. ___19___. However, they do not allow failure to stop them. Their continued efforts eventually bring valuable opportunities. Finally, successful artists continue learning. The art world changes as technology develops, marketing platforms appear, and customers’ interests shift. ___20___. Learning may include reading articles, listening to podcasts, or observing other artists’ successful methods. By learning continuously, they can find better ways to communicate, promote, and sell their works. A. Building relationships is an important habit B. It involves returning emails and phone calls, meeting set deadlines C. Repeated contact helps people remember an artist’s name and style D. Artists who remain curious can respond to these changes more easily E. They take immediate action when they don’t feel motivated or see results F. Certainly, many applications may be rejected, and not every idea will succeed G. Over time, a growing body of works attracts attention and can lead to future sales 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍成功艺术家所具备的几种好习惯，包括坚持创作、持续营销、维系人脉、主动寻找机会与不断学习。 【16题详解】 根据空前的“Each new piece refreshes their collections and gives them something meaningful to show, discuss, or exhibit.(每一件新作都会更新他们的作品集，让他们拥有可以展示、探讨或是展出的有意义的作品。)”可知，前文讲述持续创作新作品带来的作用，空格承接该内容，说明长期积累作品带来的长远效果。G选项“Over time, a growing body of works attracts attention and can lead to future sales(久而久之，不断增多的作品会吸引关注，并有可能带来后续的销售)”承接上文持续创作这一话题，前后语义连贯。 【17题详解】 根据空前的“Instead of promoting themselves only when they need money, they share their works regularly through exhibitions, social media, or conversations with potential buyers.(他们不会只在缺钱的时候才宣传自己，而是通过展览、社交媒体或是和潜在买家交流来定期分享作品。)”以及空后的“Although marketing may not bring immediate results, it gradually creates opportunities and supports steady sales in the future.(虽然营销不会立刻见效，但它会慢慢创造机会，助力未来稳定的销售。)”可知，前文介绍艺术家持续推广作品，后文说明营销的长期价值，空格要解释持续分享作品的作用。C选项“Repeated contact helps people remember an artist’s name and style(反复的接触能让人们记住艺术家的名字和风格)”衔接前后内容，解释持续营销的原理。 【18题详解】 根据空后的“Successful artists stay connected with customers, gallery owners, fellow artists, and other supporters. They thank people after events and follow up with those who have shown interest in their works.(成功的艺术家会和客户、画廊老板、同行艺术家以及其他支持者保持联系。活动结束后他们会向人们致谢，并跟进那些对作品感兴趣的人。)”可知，本段围绕维系人际关系展开，空格为本段主题句。A选项“Building relationships is an important habit(建立人际关系是一项重要的习惯)”总领本段内容，引出下文关于维系人脉的阐述。 【19题详解】 根据空前的“They apply for exhibitions, send work to publications, and look for partnerships, commissions, or chances to speak about their art.(他们申请展览、向刊物投稿，寻找合作、委托创作或是分享艺术见解的机会。)”以及空后的“However, they do not allow failure to stop them.(但是他们不会因为失败而止步。)”可知，前文讲艺术家主动争取机会，后文转折说明不因失败放弃，空格处说明争取机会过程中会遭遇失败。F选项“Certainly, many applications may be rejected, and not every idea will succeed(当然，很多申请会被拒绝，不是每一个想法都能成功)”和后文的however构成转折逻辑。 【20题详解】 根据空前的“The art world changes as technology develops, marketing platforms appear, and customers’ interests shift.(随着技术发展、营销平台出现以及客户兴趣转变，艺术行业也在发生变化。)”以及空后的“Learning may include reading articles, listening to podcasts, or observing other artists’ successful methods.(学习可以包括阅读文章、收听播客或是借鉴其他艺术家的成功方法。)”可知，前文提出艺术行业存在各类变化，后文介绍学习的途径，空格处说明学习能够帮助艺术家应对变化。D选项“Artists who remain curious can respond to these changes more easily(保持好奇心的艺术家能够更轻松地应对这些变化)”中的these changes指代上文艺术界的各类变化，逻辑通顺。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Years ago, a teacher suggested keeping chickens on the school grounds and making them part of her lessons. The idea initially seemed ____21____ for people. But ____22____, what began as a classroom experiment later has developed a program involving several groups of young students. Each week, classes took turns looking after the chickens with parent ____23____. By cleaning the chickens’ living area, giving food and collecting eggs, children were offered learning ____24____. They practiced mathematics by recording the number of eggs and explored science ____25____ by adding chicken waste to a composting bin (堆肥箱). When eggs were likely to hatch (孵化), they watched chicks break through their shells and ____26____ their development, gaining a firsthand understanding of the chicken life cycle. The ____27____ extended beyond academic learning. ____28____ living creatures teaches students responsibility and patience. Recently, they noticed that one chicken appeared unwell. After a teacher explained its condition and ____29____, the children showed genuine concern. One child gently _____30_____ the recovering chicken, whispering, “Come on. You’ll be fine.” Such _____31_____ demonstrated that the project develops empathy (共情、同理心) as effectively as it teaches science. The program also _____32_____ classroom learning with sustainability and gardening. Students discovered how chicken waste becomes compost, enriching the soil and supporting crop _____33_____. Teachers also planned a cooking project using eggs and other produce. Students _____34_____ eggs and chicks at the annual farmers’ market. The income covered feed; extra eggs went to parent volunteers in appreciation of their _____35_____. 21. A. unclear B. unusual C. unavoidable D. unfair 22. A. surprisingly B. unfortunately C. similarly D. naturally 23. A. visitors B. experts C. volunteers D. observers 24. A. suggestions B. requests C. competitions D. opportunities 25. A. in return B. in depth C. in despair D. in advance 26. A. controlled B. feared C. followed D. ignored 27. A. dreams B. benefits C. imaginations D. praises 28. A. Giving up B. Caring for C. Appealing to D. Coming across 29. A. treatment B. history C. appearance D. habit 30. A. changed B. returned C. prevented D. encouraged 31. A. moments B. order C. equipment D. conflicts 32. A. replaced B. compared C. connected D. confused 33. A. transport B. storage C. growth D. selection 34. A. recorded B. collected C. cleaned D. sold 35. A. honor B. interpretation C. comfort D. support 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了学校开展的养鸡项目，让学生照料鸡群，在实践中学习知识、培养责任感与同理心，还结合园艺知识，并售卖鸡蛋感谢家长志愿者，实现多维度教育价值。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这个想法起初似乎有些不寻常。A. unclear不清楚的；B. unusual不寻常的；C. unavoidable不可避免的；D. unfair不公平的。根据上文“Years ago, a teacher suggested keeping chickens on the school grounds and making them part of her lessons.”可知，老师提议在校园养鸡，这个想法对人们来说是很不寻常的。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：但令人惊讶的是，这项最初只是课堂实验的活动，后来发展成一个涉及多个学生小组的项目。A. surprisingly令人惊奇地；B. unfortunately不幸地；C. similarly同样，与之类似地；D. naturally自然地。根据上文“The idea initially seemed ____ for people.”及下文“what began as a classroom experiment later has developed a program involving several groups of young students.”可知，原本只是令人觉得奇怪的课堂小实验，后来发展成涉及多组学生的项目，这个结果是很出人意料的。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：每周，学生们轮流在家长志愿者的帮助下照顾这些鸡。A. visitors游客，参观者；B. experts专家，内行；C. volunteers志愿者；D. observers观测者。根据文章最后一段末句“The income covered feed; extra eggs went to parent volunteers in appreciation of their ____”可知，孩子们是在家长志愿者的协助下轮流照顾鸡。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：孩子们通过清理鸡舍、喂食和收集鸡蛋，获得了丰富的学习机会。A. suggestions建议；B. requests请求；C. competitions比赛；D. opportunities机会。根据下文“They practiced mathematics by recording the number of eggs and explored science____ by adding chicken waste to a composting bin (堆肥箱). When eggs were likely to hatch (孵化), they watched chicks break through their shells and ____ their development, gaining a firsthand understanding of the chicken life cycle.”可知，通过打扫鸡舍、喂食、收蛋这些活动，孩子们获得了学习的机会。 【25题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：他们用数学记录下鸡蛋的数量，深入探索科学知识，例如将鸡粪放入堆肥箱中进行处理。A. in return作为回报；B. in depth深入地；C. in despair绝望；D. in advance提前。根据后文“by adding chicken waste to a composting bin (堆肥箱)”可知，把鸡粪放进堆肥箱的操作，能让学生深入探索课本以外的科学知识。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：当鸡蛋即将孵化时，孩子们会观察小鸡破壳而出，并跟随它们的成长过程，亲身体验鸡的生命周期。A. controlled控制；B. feared唯恐，害怕；C. followed跟随；跟踪记录，密切观察；遵照；D. ignored忽视，不理睬。根据上文“When eggs were likely to hatch (孵化), they watched chicks break through their shells and ____”及空后“their development, gaining a firsthand understanding of the chicken life cycle.”可知，小鸡破壳后，孩子们会跟进观察它们的成长过程，直观了解鸡的生命周期。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：这个项目更多的好处不仅限于学术知识的学习。A. dreams梦，梦想；B. benefits益处；C. imaginations想象；D. praises赞扬。根据上文“By cleaning the chickens’ living area, giving food and collecting eggs, children were offered learning ____”及下文“____ living creatures teaches students responsibility and patience.”可知，此处列举这个项目更多的好处，不止局限于学业学习，还能教会学生责任感、耐心等。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：照顾活生生的生命让孩子们学会了责任感和耐心。A. Giving up放弃；B. Caring for喜爱；照顾；C. Appealing to吸引；D. Coming across遇到。根据上文第二段“Each week, classes took turns looking after the chickens with parent ____”可知，照顾这些小动物的过程能教会学生责任感和耐心。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：在一位老师解释了它的状况及治疗方法后，孩子们表现出真挚的关心。A. treatment对待；治疗；B. history历史；C. appearance外表；出现；D. habit习惯。根据上文“Recently, they noticed that one chicken appeared unwell.”及下文“the recovering chicken”可知，鸡生病之后到痊愈过程中应该有对应的治疗方案。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：其中一个孩子温柔地鼓励这只正在康复的鸡，轻声说：“加油，你一定会好起来的。”A. changed改变，变化；B. returned归还；返回；C. prevented阻止；D. encouraged鼓励。根据后面孩子所说的“Come on. You’ll be fine.”可知，孩子在鼓励小鸡。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些时刻表明，该项目在培养同理心方面与科学教育同样有效。 A. moments瞬间，片刻；B. order命令；订单，点餐；C. equipment设备；D. conflicts冲突。根据上文“the children showed genuine concern. One child gently____ the recovering chicken, whispering, ‘Come on. You’ll be fine.’”可知，孩子们关心生病的小鸡并温柔鼓励病鸡的这些时刻，体现了项目培养了孩子的共情能力。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：该项目还将课堂学习与可持续发展和园艺联系起来。A. replaced取代，替换；B. compared比较；C. connected联系；D. confused使困惑。根据下文“Students discovered how chicken waste becomes compost, enriching the soil and supporting crop____. Teachers also planned a cooking project using eggs and other produce. Students ____eggs and chicks at the annual farmers’ market.”可知，这个项目把课堂知识学习和可持续发展、园艺实践关联在了一起。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：学生们发现鸡粪可以转化为堆肥，从而改善土壤并促进作物生长。A. transport运输；B. storage储存；C. growth增长；成长；D. selection选择。根据上文“...chicken waste becomes compost, enriching the soil”可知，鸡粪变成堆肥能肥沃土壤，助力农作物生长。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：学生们在年度农民集市上出售了鸡蛋和小鸡。A. recorded记录；录音；B. collected收集；筹集；C. cleaned打扫，清理；D. sold卖掉。根据“at the annual farmers’ market.”及“The income covered feed”可知，收入可以覆盖鸡的饲料成本，说明孩子们在农贸市场售卖鸡蛋和雏鸡。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：所得收入用于购买饲料；多余的鸡蛋则赠送给家长志愿者，以感谢他们的支持。A. honor荣誉；B. interpretation诠释、解释；口译；C. comfort安慰，欣慰；D. support支持。根据上文第二段“Each week, classes took turns looking after the chickens with parent ____”及上文“extra eggs went to parent volunteers in appreciation of”可知，有家长志愿者帮助孩子们照看小鸡，多余的鸡蛋送给他们是为了感谢他们支持。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The suona is one of China’s most distinctive traditional ____36____ (instrument). Made of hardwood with a bamboo double reed (簧片) , it produces a sharp and powerful sound ____37____ can express joy, sadness, and solemnity (庄严) . For centuries, it has played ____38____ important role in weddings, funerals, festivals, and folk performances, becoming a symbol of Chinese cultural traditions. ____39____ is believed that the suona entered China from Central Asia during the Tang Dynasty. First ____40____ (use) in the military, the suona has a penetrating (响亮的) sound so that it could signal commands across vast distances. Later, it gained its ____41____ (popular) in court music and local communities. Now, it often appears at weddings and festivals, ____42____ (represent) happiness and prosperity. Making a suona is not easy for craftsmen. Making a suona requires them ____43____ (have) great skills. They carefully shape the wooden body, adjust the reed and finger holes, and sometimes add traditional decorations. These techniques ____44____ (pass) down for hundreds of years, preserving regional musical styles and unique tonal qualities. Furthermore, the suona serves as an educational tool for cultural preservation. Today, the instrument continues to develop through modern music, ____45____ (diversity) varieties of performances, and music education. By connecting the past with the present, the suona remains a powerful symbol of Chinese history, emotion, and cultural identity. 【答案】36. instruments 37. that##which 38. an 39. It 40. used 41. popularity 42. representing 43. to have 44. have been passed 45. diverse 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了唢呐的起源、制作工艺以及在当代文化传承中的价值。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：唢呐是中国最具特色的传统乐器之一。“one of+the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”是固定结构，表示“最……之一”，此空填名词复数instruments，意为“乐器”。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它由硬木制成，配有竹制双簧片，发出高亢有力的声音，能够表达喜悦、悲伤与庄严。此空引导定语从句，在从句中作主语，先行词为sound，指物，用关系代词that/which引导该从句。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：数百年来，它在婚礼、葬礼、节日和民间表演中发挥着重要作用，成为中国文化传统的象征。role是可数名词单数，important以元音音素开头，此空填不定冠词an。play an important role in是固定搭配，表示“在……中起重要作用”。 【39题详解】 考查代词。句意：人们认为唢呐在唐代从中亚传入中国。It is believed that...是固定句型，it作形式主语，真正主语是that引导的从句，此空填It，句首单词首字母大写。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：唢呐最初用于军队，穿透力极强，能够远距离传递指令。句子已有谓语has，此空是非谓语动词；use与其逻辑主语the suona之间是被动关系，此空填过去分词used，作状语。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：后来，它在宫廷音乐和地方社群中流行起来。在形容词性人称代词its后，此空填名词popularity，表示“普及，流行”，作宾语。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，它经常出现在婚礼和节日上，代表着幸福与繁荣。句子已有谓语appears，此空是非谓语动词；represent与其逻辑主语it之间是主动关系，此空填现在分词representing，作状语。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：制作唢呐要求手艺人拥有高超技艺。require sb. to do sth.是固定搭配 ，表示“要求某人做某事”，此空填不定式to have，作宾补。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：这些技艺已经传承了数百年，保留了地域音乐风格与独特音色。根据“for hundreds of years”可知句子时态为现在完成时，复数主语techniques与pass down为被动关系，此空填现在完成时的被动语态，即have been passed。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：如今，这件乐器通过现代音乐、多种多样的表演形式以及音乐教育持续发展。修饰名词varieties，此空填形容词diverse，表示“多种多样的”，作定语。 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，你校国际部正在举办“最美教室”评比活动。请你给该活动的负责老师Mr. Henry写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）肯定活动的意义； （2）指出不足并提出建议。 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. Henry, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Henry, I’m writing to share my opinions on the “Most Beautiful Classroom” competition held in our school. This activity is really meaningful. It encourages us to decorate our classrooms and build a warmer learning environment. However, I notice some problems. The judging standards are not clear enough, and only photos are used for evaluation, which cannot show the real atmosphere of the classrooms. Thus, I propose listing detailed rules and inviting some students as judges. Besides, short on-site visits will help make the result fairer. I hope my suggestions will contribute to its better development. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份给Mr. Henry写邮件，针对“最美教室”评比活动，肯定活动意义，指出现存不足并给出改进建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 有意义的：meaningful → significant 评价：evaluation → assessment 提出：propose → put forward 有助于：contribute to → conduce to 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：This activity is really meaningful. It encourages us to decorate our classrooms and build a warmer learning environment. 拓展句：This activity is really meaningful, which encourages us to decorate our classrooms and build a warmer learning environment. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I hope my suggestions will contribute to its better development.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型 2】The judging standards are not clear enough, and only photos are used for evaluation, which cannot show the real atmosphere of the classrooms.（运用which引导非限制性定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Mr. Sinclair was a retired worker with no children of his own and he had spent decades on his work before settling into the quiet life. He had a nephew named Robert, who lived three states away and visited him just once a year on Christmas Eve. The rest of the year, Mr. Sinclair lived alone, tending his small garden. On a Tuesday afternoon, Kelly Grant and her family pulled into the driveway of their new home, extremely tired from the long drive and surrounded by cardboard boxes that seemed to multiply (迅速增加) rather than diminish (减少). Kelly was standing there, wondering where on earth she might find the coffee maker when Mr Sinclair appeared with kind words and a tasty cake. The cake was still warm. Sensing their tiredness, Mr. Sinclair didn’t stay long. However, he left behind not only the cake but also his phone number written on a small card, with an offer to help with anything they might need. In the following months, the Grants came to understand that Mr. Sinclair’s quiet generosity extended far beyond their own doorstep. He removed snow from the Hendersons’ walkway before they woke each winter morning. He left fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from his garden on the porches of the Millers and the Carters who were struggling to make ends meet. The neighborhood children had taken to calling him Grandpa Sinclair, though they weren’t related by blood. Years passed, and Mr. Sinclair grew old, yet his porch (走廊) light still burned each evening. One September morning, Kelly noticed a letter on Mr. Sinclair’s porch table, announcing his upcoming 100th birthday. She saw the date — circled in red on his calendar — was the very next day, but said nothing to him. However, a quiet plan had already begun to take shape in her heart. That afternoon, she quietly visited every house on the street. 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。 By evening, the quiet street got busy with secret preparations. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Kelly covered Mr. Sinclair’s eyes and led him onto his porch. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： By evening, the quiet street got busy with secret preparations. Mrs Henderson baked three apple pies. The smell of apples and sugar filled her kitchen, and the room felt warm and nice. Kelly and the Carters hung paper lanterns between the maple trees. The Millers practiced an old song in a garage nearby. Robert received a call and booked the first flight out, his voice thick with emotion. No one spoke of it openly, yet each window glowed with the shared warmth of a promise kept in silence. The next morning, Kelly covered Mr. Sinclair’s eyes and led him onto his porch. When Kelly lowered her hand, Mr. Sinclair stood there in surprise. “Happy 100th birthday!” everyone shouted loudly. The street had become a sea of familiar faces, flags, and folding chairs. The Millers struck up the old song they had rehearsed the night before. Robert stood at the front, his eyes bright. Mr. Sinclair walked down his steps slowly and took the seat of honor. He raised a trembling hand in salute, and the crowd responded with thunderous applause. A tear ran down his cheek, but he was smiling. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述退休老人辛克莱先生独居，平日里热心善待街坊邻里，深受大家喜爱。凯利偶然发现辛克莱先生即将迎来百岁生日，于是悄悄走访街上每户人家，秘密筹划一场生日惊喜。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写傍晚邻居们分头忙碌，悄悄准备生日惊喜，罗伯特接到通知紧急赶来。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写第二天凯利带辛克莱先生来到走廊，老人看到众人准备的生日庆典，感动落泪。 2. 续写线索：秘密筹备 —— 分工准备 —— 罗伯特赶来 —— 蒙眼引路 —— 揭晓惊喜 —— 感动落泪 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①烘烤：bake/toast ②预订：book/reserve 情绪类 ①惊讶：in surprise/astonished/amazed ②颤抖：trembling/shivering/shaking 【点睛】【高分句型1】No one spoke of it openly, yet each window glowed with the shared warmth of a promise kept in silence.（运用过去分词kept作后置定语修饰名词promise） 【高分句型2】When Kelly lowered her hand, Mr. Sinclair stood there in surprise.（运用when引导时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Why does the woman learn to sing Chinese songs? A. To learn the language. B. To give a performance. C. To meet her Chinese friend. 2. How does the woman find the English program? A. Interesting. B. Important. C. Difficult. 3. What do we know about the woman? A. She is talkative. B. She is forgetful. C. She is hard-working. 4. When will the speakers probably meet? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. 5. Why does the man refuse the woman’s offer? A. He is very busy. B. He is poorly paid. C. He is not confident. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers going to decorate? A. A school hall. B. Their home. C. A bookstore. 7. Where does the man suggest placing the Christmas tree? A. Far from the entrance. B. On the left of the entrance. C. On the right of the entrance. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To change seats with him. B. To make friends with him. C. To ask him to make way for her. 9. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Lend him a newspaper. B. Recommend a piece of music. C. Give up the seat by the window. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. How does James look to the woman? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Sleepy. 11. What does the woman often do on Sunday afternoons? A. Play video games. B. Do some sports. C. Watch movies. 12. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to manage screen time. B. How to improve sleep quality. C. How to join a badminton team. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant. 14. Which of the following is Michael suffering from? A. A sore throat. B. Coughing a lot. C. A stomachache. 15. What will Michael do tomorrow? A. Take some medical tests. B. Have a cooking class. C. Call Mrs Smith. 16. What does Mrs Smith remind Michael of? A. The homework he needs to do. B. The fatty food he ate. C. The email he’ll check. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the main focus of the job? A. Sales promotion. B. Customer service. C. Room cleaning. 18. What can the gallery staff do? A. Work from home. B. Teach art classes. C. Buy artworks at lower prices. 19. What does the position require? A. An art degree. B Communication skills. C. Experience in computing. 20. What should applicants do to apply for the role? A. Call the gallery. B. Pass an online test. C. Email their applications. 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 Join a Library Program This Fall Welcome researchers! Students will have the opportunity to explore a selection of the millions of objects at the Library of Congress while building their research and primary sources analysis skills. Self-guided Exploration It includes a Source Orientation, self-guided experience handouts, and free exploration of the space. Groups booking a self-guided experience are guaranteed access to The Source although exclusive (独有的) access is not provided. You may share the space with other visitors during your scheduled time. Participants: 10-100 students Length: 30-60 minutes Facilitated Workshops ●Exploring the World For Grades 3-5 During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to practice research skills such as reading a map, closely looking at historical pictures, and analyzing primary source. The workshop will help students develop investigative skills. ●Discovering Storytelling For Grades 5-8 Students will think about the question: Why do we make and watch films? While learning about the early film industry and the importance of copyright, students will gain primary source analysis skills, and strengthen connections between past and present. Students will understand films and pictures, build storytelling skills, write their own stories, and act them out. ●Investigating Audio (声音) For Grades 5-8 Activities in this workshop introduce students to the ways in which researchers use sound recordings available at the Library of Congress. Participants will explore a wide array of sound recordings and discuss what kind of information can be uniquely got from audio. Students will build their understanding of the variety of primary sources available at the Library of Congress, the ways those sources are both created and used, and how sound recordings compare to other primary source types. 1. What should be noted about a self-guided experience? A. Staying for more than two hours. B. Bringing fewer than 10 students. C. Sharing the space with others. D. Choosing your own schedule. 2. How can the students benefit from Exploring the World? A. Build research skills. B. Improve storytelling ability. C. Learn about the library’s history. D. Raise interest in map-designing activities. 3. What do the last two workshops have in common? A. Both explore how to make films. B. Both center on sound recordings. C. Both require basic performance skills. D. Both are suitable for students in grades 5-8. B Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Karanja faced a unique struggle among her peers. While her friends shared tales of their fathers’ habits, Karanja felt disconnected. “I can’t stand listening to my friends complain about their dads, because I don’t get to experience my dad the same way they get to experience theirs,” she explains. Her father, a teacher, was diagnosed with early dementia (痴呆) when she was still a teenager, an event that profoundly shaped her life. Now at 32, Karanja reflects on the moments her father has missed, including her graduation and career milestones. Yet, through this personal tragedy, Karanja found her “purpose”. As a project manager at the Brain and Mind Institute at Nairobi’s Aga Khan University, she’s devoted her career to helping families understand and manage caregiving. Karanja notes that in Kenya, many believe dementia is merely a normal part of aging or caused by spiritual issues. This misconception often prevents families from seeking help and understanding the condition. To counter these beliefs, Karanja emphasizes education, explaining that “dementia is caused by changes in the brain”. Besides, the shortage of neurologists in Kenya poses a significant barrier to diagnosis. With only about 30 neurologists for a population exceeding 55 million, accessing professional help is often a luxury few can afford. Understanding dementia as a “disease of moments”, she highlights the importance of coping strategies for caregivers. Music, she notes, can temporarily uplift a person’s mood, illustrating the dynamic (动态的) nature of the condition. Supporting caregivers is also crucial, as they must maintain their well-being to effectively care for their loved ones. Karanja’s own mother found relief and renewed energy through faith and community support. However, finding such assistance is often challenging, leaving many to rely on community members for help. For Karanja, the small joys come from knowing her father is cared for with dignity, even if he no longer recognizes her. 4. Why did Karanja feel disconnected from her peers while growing up? A. She struggled with her father’s absence. B. She had different hobbies from her peers. C. She couldn’t relate to their father’s stories. D. She complained about her father’s dementia. 5. What drove Karanja to take up dementia-related work? A. The desire to learn professional care skills. B. Her mother’s reliance on faith and support. C. The experience of her father’s dementia. D. The shortage of neurologists in Kenya. 6. What does Karanja mean by calling dementia a “disease of moments”? A. Patients lose all their memories in a single moment. B. Dementia patients’ emotional state keeps changing. C. Caregivers have to stay with patients every moment. D. Dementia will suddenly disappear after certain moments. 7. How does Karanja feel about her father’s current condition? A. Comforted. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed. D. Grateful. C For many students, artificial intelligence (AI) has become as standard a tool as a notebook or a calculator. Whether it’s organizing revision notes or generating flashcards, AI is fast becoming a go-to companion in academic life. At first, many people saw AI tools as a form of cheating that could damage our critical thinking skills. But now, the perspective is shifting. Many are beginning to see AI more like a study partner — a conversational tool designed to motivate understanding and help us improve. Used wisely, AI can be a powerful self-study tool. One of its key benefits is creating a personalized learning experience. AI can analyze a student’s responses in real time and adapt lessons dynamically. For example, if a student is struggling with a math concept, an AI platform can provide more practice problems and detailed explanations until the concept is mastered. This tailored approach allows every student to learn at their own pace and build confidence gradually. Furthermore, AI can make studying more interactive and engaging. Students can upload their class notes and ask an AI tool to generate practice exam questions or multiple-choice quizzes. They can have a conversation with the AI, asking it to explain complex topics in simpler terms or create diagrams to visualize difficult concepts. This kind of interaction helps break down complex tasks and clarify ideas, much like a human tutor would, but with unlimited patience and instant feedback. Of course, it is important to use AI responsibly. Educators advise that AI should be used to assist, not replace, learning. The goal is not to have AI do the work for you, but to use it as a tool to deepen your own understanding and develop your essential skills. As with any powerful tool, the key is to approach it with both curiosity and critical awareness. 8. Why have people’s views on AI changed? A. AI completely stops students cheating. B. AI can act as a helpful study partner. C. AI gets rid of most learning difficulties. D. AI organizes various revision notes rapidly. 9. How does AI achieve personalized learning? A. By adjusting learning content accordingly. B. By reducing students’ homework gradually. C. By promoting group study among students. D. By providing masses of learning resources. 10. What can we know about AI from paragraph 3? A. It assists teachers in giving explanations. B. It offers quick response and great patience. C. It can judge students’ study progress directly. D. It can create artworks for learning materials. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Risks of overusing AI in school studies. B. Practical tips to avoid AI-related cheating. C. Benefits and proper use of AI in learning. D. AI-driven ways to improve academic performance. D Some of the universe’s earliest massive galaxies (星系) may have much more mass than astronomers once believed. Their brightest stars are easy to see, but many small, faint stars may be hidden by their light. This means these galaxies may be much heavier than earlier studies suggested. An international team used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Very Large Telescope to study nine massive galaxies. These galaxies stopped forming stars billions of years ago. By combining the observations, the researchers were able, for the first time, to reliably estimate (估计) the relative numbers of tiny, faint stars and much larger, brighter stars in galaxies at such great distances. “These galaxies are different,” said Joel Leja, a professor at Penn State. “They’re different in a way that is really challenging to understand, because they are more massive than we expected.” To uncover those faint star populations, astronomers separated each galaxy’s light into a spectrum, where small differences in color reveal which kinds of stars are present. Bright stars usually dominate the spectrum, so faint stars were difficult to find. Researchers used models to better understand the light. Astronomers have traditionally estimated the unseen mass contained in small, faint stars by assuming that stars form in roughly the same proportions throughout the universe. The new measurements challenge that assumption. They indicate that the most massive galaxies in the early universe contain a substantially larger share of low-mass stars than less massive galaxies such as the Milky Way. “This discovery has major implications for our understanding of the early universe,” said Leja. “Since the launch of JWST, astronomers have found surprisingly massive and mature galaxies that already existed shortly after the Big Bang. If these galaxies really contain more low-mass stars, their total mass may also have been underestimated.” Over the next several years, the researchers plan to apply the same method to galaxies from even earlier periods, bringing them closer to the epoch when the universe’s first generations of stars and galaxies formed. 12. How did the researchers find faint stars? A. By comparing the sizes of galaxies. B. By observing stars from the Milky Way. C. By examining differences in galaxy light. D. By measuring changes in star movement. 13. What does the underlined word “implications” in paragraph 6 mean? A. Possible effects. B. Hidden reasons. C. New disadvantages. D. Various opinions. 14. What does the researchers’ future plan show? A. Earlier galaxies are easier to study now. B. Galaxy formation is no longer a mystery. C. Their current method has proved perfect. D. The discovery of faint stars may lead to wider research. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. A Study of the Milky Way B. A New Look at Early Galaxies C. Changes in Space Technology D. The Formation of Nine Galaxies 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。 Habits of Successful Artists Successful artists keep creating even when inspiration seems weak or sales are slow. Rather than waiting for perfect conditions, they treat creative works as the center of their career. Each new piece refreshes their collections and gives them something meaningful to show, discuss, or exhibit. ___16___. They market their works consistently. Instead of promoting themselves only when they need money, they share their works regularly through exhibitions, social media, or conversations with potential buyers. ___17___. Although marketing may not bring immediate results, it gradually creates opportunities and supports steady sales in the future. ___18___. Successful artists stay connected with customers, gallery owners, fellow artists, and other supporters. They thank people after events and follow up with those who have shown interest in their works. Such personal connections often lead to repeated sales, useful advice, recommendations, and chances that traditional advertising alone may not provide. In addition, successful artists actively seek opportunities. They apply for exhibitions, send work to publications, and look for partnerships, commissions, or chances to speak about their art. ___19___. However, they do not allow failure to stop them. Their continued efforts eventually bring valuable opportunities. Finally, successful artists continue learning. The art world changes as technology develops, marketing platforms appear, and customers’ interests shift. ___20___. Learning may include reading articles, listening to podcasts, or observing other artists’ successful methods. By learning continuously, they can find better ways to communicate, promote, and sell their works. A. Building relationships is an important habit B. It involves returning emails and phone calls, meeting set deadlines C. Repeated contact helps people remember an artist’s name and style D. Artists who remain curious can respond to these changes more easily E. They take immediate action when they don’t feel motivated or see results F. Certainly, many applications may be rejected, and not every idea will succeed G. Over time, a growing body of works attracts attention and can lead to future sales 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Years ago, a teacher suggested keeping chickens on the school grounds and making them part of her lessons. The idea initially seemed ____21____ for people. But ____22____, what began as a classroom experiment later has developed a program involving several groups of young students. Each week, classes took turns looking after the chickens with parent ____23____. By cleaning the chickens’ living area, giving food and collecting eggs, children were offered learning ____24____. They practiced mathematics by recording the number of eggs and explored science ____25____ by adding chicken waste to a composting bin (堆肥箱). When eggs were likely to hatch (孵化), they watched chicks break through their shells and ____26____ their development, gaining a firsthand understanding of the chicken life cycle. The ____27____ extended beyond academic learning. ____28____ living creatures teaches students responsibility and patience. Recently, they noticed that one chicken appeared unwell. After a teacher explained its condition and ____29____, the children showed genuine concern. One child gently _____30_____ the recovering chicken, whispering, “Come on. You’ll be fine.” Such _____31_____ demonstrated that the project develops empathy (共情、同理心) as effectively as it teaches science. The program also _____32_____ classroom learning with sustainability and gardening. Students discovered how chicken waste becomes compost, enriching the soil and supporting crop _____33_____. Teachers also planned a cooking project using eggs and other produce. Students _____34_____ eggs and chicks at the annual farmers’ market. The income covered feed; extra eggs went to parent volunteers in appreciation of their _____35_____. 21. A. unclear B. unusual C. unavoidable D. unfair 22. A. surprisingly B. unfortunately C. similarly D. naturally 23. A. visitors B. experts C. volunteers D. observers 24. A. suggestions B. requests C. competitions D. opportunities 25. A. in return B. in depth C. in despair D. in advance 26. A. controlled B. feared C. followed D. ignored 27. A. dreams B. benefits C. imaginations D. praises 28. A. Giving up B. Caring for C. Appealing to D. Coming across 29. A. treatment B. history C. appearance D. habit 30. A. changed B. returned C. prevented D. encouraged 31. A. moments B. order C. equipment D. conflicts 32. A. replaced B. compared C. connected D. confused 33. A. transport B. storage C. growth D. selection 34. A. recorded B. collected C. cleaned D. sold 35. A. honor B. interpretation C. comfort D. support 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The suona is one of China’s most distinctive traditional ____36____ (instrument). Made of hardwood with a bamboo double reed (簧片) , it produces a sharp and powerful sound ____37____ can express joy, sadness, and solemnity (庄严) . For centuries, it has played ____38____ important role in weddings, funerals, festivals, and folk performances, becoming a symbol of Chinese cultural traditions. ____39____ is believed that the suona entered China from Central Asia during the Tang Dynasty. First ____40____ (use) in the military, the suona has a penetrating (响亮的) sound so that it could signal commands across vast distances. Later, it gained its ____41____ (popular) in court music and local communities. Now, it often appears at weddings and festivals, ____42____ (represent) happiness and prosperity. Making a suona is not easy for craftsmen. Making a suona requires them ____43____ (have) great skills. They carefully shape the wooden body, adjust the reed and finger holes, and sometimes add traditional decorations. These techniques ____44____ (pass) down for hundreds of years, preserving regional musical styles and unique tonal qualities. Furthermore, the suona serves as an educational tool for cultural preservation. Today, the instrument continues to develop through modern music, ____45____ (diversity) varieties of performances, and music education. By connecting the past with the present, the suona remains a powerful symbol of Chinese history, emotion, and cultural identity. 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，你校国际部正在举办“最美教室”评比活动。请你给该活动的负责老师Mr. Henry写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）肯定活动的意义； （2）指出不足并提出建议。 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. Henry, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Mr. Sinclair was a retired worker with no children of his own and he had spent decades on his work before settling into the quiet life. He had a nephew named Robert, who lived three states away and visited him just once a year on Christmas Eve. The rest of the year, Mr. Sinclair lived alone, tending his small garden. On a Tuesday afternoon, Kelly Grant and her family pulled into the driveway of their new home, extremely tired from the long drive and surrounded by cardboard boxes that seemed to multiply (迅速增加) rather than diminish (减少). Kelly was standing there, wondering where on earth she might find the coffee maker when Mr Sinclair appeared with kind words and a tasty cake. The cake was still warm. Sensing their tiredness, Mr. Sinclair didn’t stay long. However, he left behind not only the cake but also his phone number written on a small card, with an offer to help with anything they might need. In the following months, the Grants came to understand that Mr. Sinclair’s quiet generosity extended far beyond their own doorstep. He removed snow from the Hendersons’ walkway before they woke each winter morning. He left fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from his garden on the porches of the Millers and the Carters who were struggling to make ends meet. The neighborhood children had taken to calling him Grandpa Sinclair, though they weren’t related by blood. Years passed, and Mr. Sinclair grew old, yet his porch (走廊) light still burned each evening. One September morning, Kelly noticed a letter on Mr. Sinclair’s porch table, announcing his upcoming 100th birthday. She saw the date — circled in red on his calendar — was the very next day, but said nothing to him. However, a quiet plan had already begun to take shape in her heart. That afternoon, she quietly visited every house on the street. 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。 By evening, the quiet street got busy with secret preparations. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Kelly covered Mr. Sinclair’s eyes and led him onto his porch. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $