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罗田县第一中学2026年秋高二年级10月考试 英语试卷 2026年10月14号 14:30—16:30 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the woman asking the man to do? A. Get home early. B. Speak more quietly. C. Go to sleep immediately. 2. What is the man going to do first? A. Work on a report. B. Pick up his son from school. C. Have a meeting with the woman. 3. When will the woman meet with Professor White? A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 3:30 p.m. 4. Where are the speakers? A. At school. B. On the field. C. In a hospital. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Shopkeeper and customer. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What is broken in the sales department? A. A light. B. An air conditioner. C. A copy machine. 7. What is Max going to do first? A. Deal with other urgent repairs. B. Entertain important customers. C. Arrange a lunch appointment. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How many people are expected to attend the party? A. About 250. B. About 300. C. About 350. 9. Why can’t the party be held in the Pine Room? A. It is a bit far. B. The decoration is bad. C. There’s not enough room. 10. What will Dr. Darren do next Friday night? A. Work on a speech. B. Take part in a party. C. Listen to a report. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why does the man make the call? A. The quality of the pizzas is poor. B. He got the wrong number of pizzas. C. His delivery is seriously delayed. 12. How does the woman solve the problem? A. Return the money. B. Send the pizzas once more. C. Take back the delivered pizzas. 13. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s complaint? A. Annoyed. B. Careless. C. Apologetic. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 15. Why did Sam miss some classes? A. He looked after his father. B. His doctor suggested it. C. He asked for sick leave. 16. When will the speakers meet in the evening? A. At 5:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 6:00. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How much is the most popular ticket? A. £39. B. £43. C. £55. 18. Who started Madame Tussauds Museum? A. A French king. B. An art teacher. C. A footballer. 19. Where is the fourth American Madame Tussauds Museum? A. In London. B. In Amsterdam. C. In Washington. 20. What is the speaker about to do? A. Hand out some guidebooks. B. Have a rest in a cafe. C. Tour around the museum shop. 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 Americans spend hundreds of billions of dollars on gifts each year, across holidays and personal occasions. The average American spends roughly $1,638 per person each year on gifts for others, according to giftafeeling.com. This includes major holidays like Christmas, birthdays, weddings, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and more. In 2025, gift spending is reaching new highs in several categories, reflecting both strong consumer enthusiasm and transitional trends (趋势) in what, how, and where people are gifting. Table 1: Average American Spending from 2023-2025 Occasions 2023 Spending 2024 Spending 2025 Spending (est.) Winter Holidays (Nov-Dec) $975 avg. $1,012 avg. ~$1,000+avg. (record high) Valentine’s Day $25.9 B total $25.8 B total $27.5 B total (record) Mother’s Day $35.7 B total (record) $33.5 B total $34.1 B total Father’s Day $22.9 B total (record) $22.4 B total $24.0 B total (record) Gift Cards (Holiday Season) $29.3 B total $28.6 B total ~$28-29 B (expected) Americans are changing in how they approach gift-giving. While traditional physical items remain the backbone of the gift economy, digital options and experience-based gifts are becoming increasingly popular. Table 2: Gift Types and Their General Trend Gift Types Key Stats (2025) Trend Popular Occasions Physical Goods 54% buy clothing, 36% toys, 31% books/media, 30% candy Stable but slowly declining Holidays, Birthdays, Valentine’s Gift Cards & Digital $28.6-29.3B/year, 44% of holiday shoppers buy gift cards Growing especially for flexibility Christmas, Father’s Day, and Last-minute gifts Experience Gifts 30-36% plan experiences for major holidays, $5.4B on Valentine outings Fastest growth Valentine’s, Mother’s/Father’s Day 1. Which occasion saw the highest total spending from 2023-2025? A. Father’s Day. B. Mother’s Day. C. Valentine’s Day. D. Holiday Season. 2. What can we learn about gift-giving trend in 2025? A. Less than 30% of people choose experience gifts. B. Physical goods are growing faster than other gifts. C. Gift cards aren’t popular for last-minute gift needs. D. Digital and experience-based gifts are gaining popularity. 3. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To teach gift selection for various holidays. B. To illustrate Americans’ flexible gift choices. C. To indicate Americans’ overspending on gifts. D. To show the gift-spending trends and shifts in US. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文展示美国人每年巨额礼品开销，通过两张表格对比2023至2025年各节日消费数据，分析实体、数字、体验三类礼品的不同发展走向，介绍美国送礼消费趋势变化。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Table1数据“Mother’s Day $35.7 B total (record) ，$33.5 B total， $34.1 B total(母亲节消费总额： 357亿美元（创历史新高）、335亿美元、341亿美元)”以及情人节、父亲节和假日季节消费金额可知，母亲节整体消费最高，规模远超其他单项节日。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“While traditional physical items remain the backbone of the gift economy, digital options and experience-based gifts are becoming increasingly popular.(传统实体商品仍是礼品消费主力，但数字礼品与体验类礼品正变得越来越受欢迎。)”以及Table 2里Gift Cards & Digital趋势为Growing、Experience Gifts标注Fastest growth可知，数字礼品和体验类礼品人气持续上升。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“In 2025, gift spending is reaching new highs in several categories,reflecting both strong consumer enthusiasm and transitional trends (趋势) in what, how, and where people are gifting.(2025年多类礼品消费创下新高，既体现消费者高涨的消费热情，也反映人们送礼品类、方式、渠道的转变趋势。)”并搭配两张表格分别展示2023-2025各节日消费数据、三类礼品发展趋势可知，文章目的是展示美国礼品消费金额变化与送礼方式的转变趋势。 B Ernst Mach was a weak child, born in Moravia (now Czechia) in 1838. He didn’t even go to school until the age of 14. Instead, his parents educated him at home. Like many genius children, his teachers criticized him, calling him “unteachable, absolutely talentless.” Yet young Mach excelled at university in Vienna. He studied mathematics, physics and philosophy. He was also boundlessly curious. He conducted all kinds of experiments, believing that theories must be tried, tested, and proven in facts, but first formulated in the mind. He brought this rigorous (严密的) approach to his studies, believing that true science is based on what actually happens and can be observed. In addition to his work in the sciences, Mach was also a well-rounded student, with interests in philosophy and even sports. He was an excellent boxer and fencer, which reflected the wide range of his abilities and interests. As a teacher, Mach was serious and demanding. That was the model of pedagogy (教学) of his time, and Mach followed this standard: tight collar, buttoned-down tie, waistcoat and jacket, and serious eyes behind wire-framed glasses. He expected exactness from his students. Among those he influenced was the young Albert Einstein. Mach’s insistence on clarity and rigorous testing of ideas helped shape Einstein’s thinking. Though Mach was doubtful about some of Einstein’s later conclusions, such as E=mc2, his doubt drove Einstein to prove his ideas further. He pushed the young Einstein to achieve excellence. While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity (速度) measurement that bears his name, “Mach 1, Mach 2, etc.”, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement. The best teachers in our lives also challenge us and see us as not yet complete but full of potential. They shine a light on the path that gets us to a successful reality. And through us, they live on. 4. What can we know about Ernst Mach from paragraph 1? A. He attended university at the age of 14. B. He was considered a genius by his teachers. C. His early education was coached by his parents. D. His physical disability discouraged his studying. 5. How did Ernst Mach impact Albert Einstein? A. He challenged Einstein to excel. B. He forced Einstein to give in. C. He introduced new theories to Einstein. D. He inspired Einstein to focus on physics. 6. Which can best describe Ernst Mach? A. Cautious and ambitious. B. Professional and influential. C. Diligent and dependent. D. Incredible and accessible. 7. Which of the following can best describe the text? A. Suffering is the best teacher. B. Great minds think alike. C. Two heads are better than one. D. A great teacher produces a brilliant student. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍的是恩斯特·马赫的成长经历、学术理念以及他对年轻爱因斯坦的深远影响，强调了优秀导师对学生成长的重要作用。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“He didn’t even go to school until the age of 14. Instead, his parents educated him at home. (他直到14岁才上学。相反，他的父母在家教育他。)”可知，马赫的早期教育是由父母在家辅导的。  【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Mach’s insistence on clarity and rigorous testing of ideas helped shape Einstein’s thinking. (马赫对清晰性和严格检验思想的坚持帮助塑造了爱因斯坦的思维方式。)”以及“He pushed the young Einstein to achieve excellence. (他推动年轻的爱因斯坦追求卓越。)”可知，马赫通过挑战促使爱因斯坦追求卓越。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“He brought this rigorous (严密的) approach to his studies, believing that true science is based on what actually happens and can be observed. (他将这种严密的方法带到他的研究中，相信真正的科学基于实际发生和可以观察到的事物。)”以及第三段“As a teacher, Mach was serious and demanding. (作为一名教师，马赫严肃且要求严格。)”以及第四段“While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity (速度) measurement that bears his name, ‘Mach 1, Mach 2, etc.’, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement. (虽然马赫因其许多理论（包括以他名字命名的飞机速度测量方法‘Mach 1, Mach 2’等）而受到赞誉，但他对爱因斯坦的指导或许是他最大的成就。)”可知，马赫是一位专业且有影响力的人。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段“While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity (速度) measurement that bears his name, ‘Mach 1, Mach 2, etc.’, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement. The best teachers in our lives also challenge us and see us as not yet complete but full of potential. (虽然马赫因其许多理论（包括以他名字命名的飞机速度测量方法‘Mach 1, Mach 2’等）而受到赞誉，但他对爱因斯坦的指导或许是他最大的成就。我们生活中最好的老师也会挑战我们，将我们视为尚未完成但充满潜力的人。)”可知，本文主要讲述的是优秀导师培养出杰出学生的故事，因此最能描述文本核心主旨的是“名师出高徒”。 C When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient saying that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Researchers have recently been finding complex ways that animals communicate with other species in such situations. For example, a recent study in Nature Ecology & Evolution documented more than 20 bird species on four continents that give off virtually identical “whining” calls when they spot brood parasites (巢寄生物) such as cuckoos. “That call is essentially the word for ‘cuckoo,’ ” says study co-lead author James Kennerley, a wildlife biologist at Cornell University. “And it’s rounding up individuals to come together against this common enemy.” Brood parasites lay eggs in other birds’ nests, tricking the host parents into raising their chicks for them. At a field site in Australia, Kennerley has witnessed individuals from a dozen or more species attack a cuckoo in response to a chorus of whining calls. These attacks can be so violent that Kennerley and his coworkers need to cage the cuckoo used in their experiments to protect it. Many birds also share a common vocabulary for predators (捕食者). Research by wildlife ecologist Erick Greene, a professor at the University of Montana, and others shows that various songbirds produce recognizable “seet” calls to alert others to an eagle in flight. The calls are at a frequency too high for eagles to detect well, so the predators remain oblivious as information about their arrival shoots through the forest. If the eagle stops on a branch, songbirds switch to “mobbing” calls, a distinct vocalization that, as Greene puts it, “draws in the other birds to drive that eagle off.” Cooperative defense is not the only reason for cross-species communication. Among other things, it may help birds enhance food intake. A recent study found that when seabirds with good vision, such as albatrosses, hunt with seabirds with strong senses of smell, such as petrels, they both have far greater success at catching small shellfish. “Clearly, information is constantly traded between different kinds of animals, which is a fundamental ecological phenomenon,” Greene says. “It can be life-saving.” 8. What is the main purpose of birds’ “whining” calls? A. To attract female mates. B. To defend their own nests. C. To indicate food sources. D. To signal their newborns. 9. What does the underlined word “oblivious” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Unbearable. B. Unconcerned. C. Unaware. D. Uncertain. 10. Why do seabirds like albatrosses and petrels cooperate? A. They try to improve feeding efficiency. B. They defend against common predators. C. They need to establish a shared territory. D. They learn hunting skills from each other. 11. What do Greene’s words in the last paragraph stress? A. The diversity of ecological phenomena. B. The rareness of multispecies cooperation. C. The complexity of cross-species interactions. D. The significance of interspecies communication. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍的是动物在面临危险时跨物种交流的复杂方式，包括鸟类通过共同叫声联合防御巢寄生物和捕食者，以及海鸟合作捕食等现象。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“‘That call is essentially the word for ‘cuckoo,’ ’ says study co-lead author James Kennerley, a wildlife biologist at Cornell University.‘And it’s rounding up individuals to come together against this common enemy.’ (‘那个叫声本质上就是‘杜鹃’这个词，’该研究的共同第一作者、康奈尔大学野生生物学家James Kennerley说。‘它召集个体团结起来对抗这个共同的敌人。’)”以及第三段“Brood parasites lay eggs in other birds’ nests, tricking the host parents into raising their chicks for them. (巢寄生物在其他鸟的巢中产卵，欺骗宿主父母为它们抚养幼鸟。)”可知，鸟类的“哀鸣”叫声是为了召集同伴共同防御巢寄生物，保护自己的巢穴。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“The calls are at a frequency too high for eagles to detect well, so the predators remain oblivious as information about their arrival shoots through the forest. (这些叫声的频率太高，老鹰无法很好地察觉，因此当关于它们到来的信息在森林中迅速传播时，捕食者仍然oblivious。)”可知，由于叫声频率超出老鹰的感知范围，老鹰对鸟类的警报“毫无察觉”，“oblivious”意为“不知道的、未察觉的”，与“Unaware”意思最接近。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Cooperative defense is not the only reason for cross-species communication. Among other things, it may help birds enhance food intake. A recent study found that when seabirds with good vision, such as albatrosses, hunt with seabirds with strong senses of smell, such as petrels, they both have far greater success at catching small shellfish. (合作防御并不是跨物种交流的唯一原因。除此之外，它还可能帮助鸟类增加食物摄入。最近一项研究发现，当视力良好的海鸟（如信天翁）与嗅觉灵敏的海鸟（如海燕）一起捕食时，它们捕捉小型贝类的成功率都要高得多。)”可知，信天翁和海燕合作是为了提高捕食效率。  【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘Clearly, information is constantly traded between different kinds of animals, which is a fundamental ecological phenomenon,’ Greene says. ‘It can be life-saving.’ (‘很明显，信息在不同种类的动物之间不断交换，这是一种基本的生态现象，’格林说。‘这可能是救命的。’)”可知，格林的话强调了跨物种交流的重要性。 D Deep within the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, wonderful ancient murals (壁画) have whispered stories of faith for centuries. However, these national treasures face the constant threat of natural damage. Today, a new “guardian” has arrived to protect them: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Wang Wanfu, a senior researcher at the Dunhuang Academy, is leading this great change. To him, AI is a bridge connecting ancient art with modern science. The protection begins with a close watch on the environment. Wang’s team uses AI to monitor temperature and humidity (湿度). While human eyes might overlook tiny changes, AI can study tens of thousands of high-definition photos to find the tiniest breaks. “The key is determining whether the worsening is active,” Wang explains. “If risks are found, we step in immediately with targeted techniques before the damage becomes irreplaceable, ensuring the best possible outcome for these precious relics (遗迹).” The power of AI was evident during the repair of a “flying ribbon” from a Dunhuang painting. By studying various artistic styles across different dynasties, AI’s massive computing ability processed thousands of patterns and generated several repair options for the team. This task would have taken humans months or even years to complete. Then, scientists and art historians stepped in to select the most historically accurate plan. This human-machine partnership ensures that technology respects history. “Technology brings relics to life, but we must ensure they are passed down in their original forms,” says Wang. Looking ahead, Wang highlights that conservation is becoming a cross-subject field, drawing on areas from microbiology to computer science. He is calling for more young talents to join the mission. “Whatever your background, if you’re passionate about heritage, there’s a place for you here,” he says. With AI’s assistance, Wang is confident that the glory of Dunhuang will continue to inspire the world, proving that the past can indeed have a bright future. 12. What is Wang Wanfu’s view of AI? A. It replaces human staff. B. It restores cave structures. C. It combines art and science. D. It has massive computing ability. 13. How does AI help in monitoring the murals? A. By controlling temperature. B. By discovering potential risks. C. By decreasing natural damage. D. By partly adjusting humidity levels. 14. What was the role of humans in the “flying ribbon” repair? A. Providing repair options. B. Developing artistic styles. C. Processing massive patterns. D. Choosing the best repair plan. 15. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare human and AI abilities in art repair. B. To explain the historical value of Dunhuang murals. C. To introduce a new method of preserving ancient art. D. To showcase the advantage of AI over human experts. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了敦煌研究院研究人员带领团队运用人工智能技术监测、修复敦煌莫高窟壁画，通过人机合作的创新方式保护珍贵文化遗产。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“To him, AI is a bridge connecting ancient art with modern science.(对他而言，人工智能是连接古代艺术与现代科学的桥梁)”可知，汪万福认为人工智能连接了艺术与科学，它将艺术与科学结合起来。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“While human eyes might overlook tiny changes, AI can study tens of thousands of high-definition photos to find the tiniest breaks...If risks are found, we step in immediately with targeted techniques before the damage becomes irreplaceable...(虽然人类肉眼可能会忽略微小的变化，但是人工智能可以研究数万张高清照片，找到最细微的开裂……如果发现风险，我们会在损坏变得无法挽救之前立即用针对性技术介入处理……)”可知，人工智能可以帮助发现壁画存在的细微损伤和潜在风险。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Then, scientists and art historians stepped in to select the most historically accurate plan.(随后，科学家和艺术史学家介入，选出最具历史准确性的方案)”可知，在“飞天丝带”修复过程中，人类的作用是选出最合适的修复方案。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“However, these national treasures face the constant threat of natural damage. Today, a new “guardian” has arrived to protect them: Artificial Intelligence (AI). (然而，这些国宝一直面临自然损坏的威胁。如今，一位新的“守护者”来保护它们：人工智能(AI))”及全文内容可知，文章核心围绕人工智能保护敦煌壁画的全新方法展开，介绍了其工作流程与人机合作模式，也就是介绍一种保护古代艺术的新方法。 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。 As an enthusiastic reader, I’ve always believed that the key to understanding the world lies in the pages of a book. ___16___ They introduce us to characters who feel as real as the people around us. This connection between readers and the text is what makes literature so powerful, and it’s why I value my personal library. It’s a collection that reflects my journey through the world of words. My library is not vast, but each book is carefully chosen. I have a mix of types in my collection, ranging from classic literature to contemporary fiction (小说). ___17___ Each type offers a different perspective (视角), a new way of looking at life. While some books challenge my thinking, others provide comfort. It’s important to have a balance. A well-organized library is like a well-balanced diet for the mind. Among my favourites are the works of Jane Austen and George Orwell. Austen’s sharp observations (观察) on society and relationships are timeless. Her characters are imperfect yet charming. Orwell, on the other hand, offers a stark (冷峻的) view of the world. ___18___ Both authors, though different in style, have taught me invaluable lessons about humanity (人性). ___19___ Biographies (传记) and life stories offer insights (真知灼见) into the lives of extraordinary individuals. They remind us that greatness comes in many forms. Reading about the struggles and successes of others can be incredibly inspiring. It’s a reminder that we all have the potential (潜能) to make a difference. These stories encourage me to reflect on my own life and what I wish to leave behind. My library is a reflection (体现) of who I am. It’s a sign of my love of learning and my desire to understand the world. Each book is a stepping stone on my journey of discovery. They are companions in loneliness and guides in times of uncertainty. ___20___ A. I also enjoy non-fiction. B. I believe in the power of variety. C. My library goes beyond a collection of books. D. His stories are a warning and a call to action. E. Through them, I continue to explore, to grow, and to dream. F. The stories we read shape our world view and broaden our minds. G. Historical fiction, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. 【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. E 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述了作者作为热心读者，珍视个人藏书，介绍了藏书的种类、喜爱的作家及书籍的意义，体现了书籍对作者的重要性。 【16题详解】 根据上文“As an enthusiastic reader, I’ve always believed that the key to understanding the world lies in the pages of a book.(作为一名热心的读者，我一直相信理解世界的关键在于书籍的字里行间)”以及下文“They introduce us to characters who feel as real as the people around us.(它们向我们介绍了那些感觉和我们身边的人一样真实的角色)”可知，此空应衔接书籍的作用，F选项“我们阅读的故事塑造了我们的世界观，开阔了我们的视野”中的“The stories we read”呼应上文“书籍”，且与下文“介绍真实角色”共同阐述书籍的价值，符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据上文“I have a mix of types in my collection, ranging from classic literature to contemporary fiction (小说).(我的藏书中有各种各样的类型，从古典文学到当代小说)”以及下文“Each type offers a different perspective (视角), a new way of looking at life.(每种类型都提供了一种不同的看待生活的方式)”可知，此空应强调藏书种类多样的意义，B选项“我相信多样性的力量”中的“variety”指代上文“多种类型的书籍”，且引出下文“不同类型书籍的作用”，符合语境。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Orwell, on the other hand, offers a stark (冷峻的) view of the world.(另一方面，奥威尔展现了一个冷峻的世界观)”以及下文“Both authors, though different in style, have taught me invaluable lessons about humanity. (两位作家虽然风格不同，但都教会了我关于人性的宝贵课程)”可知，此空应具体说明奥威尔作品的特点，D选项“他的故事是一种警告，也是一种行动的号召”中的“His stories”指代奥威尔的作品，且“警告”“行动号召”与上文“冷峻的世界观”一致，符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Biographies (传记) and life stories offer insights (真知灼见) into the lives of extraordinary individuals.(传记和人生故事让我们得以洞察非凡人物的生活)”可知，此空应引出“传记类书籍”这一非虚构作品类型，A选项“我也喜欢非虚构作品”中的“non-fiction”对应下文“传记和人生故事”，且“also”体现与前文“古典文学、现代小说”等虚构作品的衔接，符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据上文“My library is a reflection (体现) of who I am. It’s a sign of my love of learning and my desire to understand the world. Each book is a stepping stone on my journey of discovery. They are companions in loneliness and guides in times of uncertainty.(我的藏书是我自我形象的体现，它象征着我对学习的热爱以及对世界的探索渴望。每一本书都是我求知之旅中的重要台阶，它们在孤独时成为陪伴，在不确定的时刻指引我前行)”可知，此空应总结书籍对作者的深远影响，E选项“通过它们，我继续探索、成长和追梦”中的“them”指代上文“每一本书”，且呼应前文“探索之旅”“热爱学习”，符合语境。 第二部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分40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, as a shy and uncertain post-graduate, I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes. Lost and ____21____ , I waited for inspiration to strike. And inspiration did strike. I ____22____ The Artist’s Way, a 12-week course to unlock ____23____. Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all ____24____ an inner creativity; we just block ourselves from that urge. The path she lays out is simple yet requires ____25____ . There are weekly readings. For months, I’d discuss with members about our reading and ____26____ our progress, frustrations, and aha moments. One key ____27____ was writing “morning pages” — no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages. It felt writing nonsense at first. But as I ____28____ , it helped me realize I shouldn’t have used excuses to ____29____a dance class or job opportunity. I found I was afraid of any ____30____. Another practice was “artist dates” — solo activities to inspire fun. Cameron emphasized that ____31____ our limiting beliefs was only half the battle; we must also ____32____ seek joy. So, I invited ____33____ pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc. I even rented a car to a coastal town. At sunset, I’d roll down my car window, sing loudly and ____34____ the pink sky. Joy entered my serious life. A year later, I quitted my job and ____35____ one in a creative field. It took three more years to dance on stage. As for publishing short stories, perhaps next summer. 21. A. confused B. motivated C. annoyed D. impatient 22. A. set up B. reflected on C. turned down D. came across 23. A. mystery B. creativity C. achievement D. passion 24. A. display B. expect C. possess D. mention 25. A. flexibility B. commitment C. fortune D. cooperation 26. A. memorize B. deny C. share D. forget 27. A. contest B. suggestion C. trial D. task 28. A. insisted B. surveyed C. complained D. wondered 29. A. assess B. welcome C. abandon D. recommend 30. A. challenge B. guidance C. strategy D. praise 31. A. promoting B. recognizing C. illustrating D. preserving 32. A. helplessly B. humbly C. actively D. cautiously 33. A. original B. permanent C. intense D. simple 34. A. admire B. paint C. decorate D. brighten 35. A. designed B. secured C. refused D. inquired 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者从一个害羞、迷茫且对工作不满的研究生，通过参与“艺术家之路”这门课程，逐步发掘自身创造力、克服内心局限、积极寻求快乐，最终辞去原有工作并在创意领域开启新职业道路的自我成长历程。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：既迷茫又困惑，我等待灵感来袭。A. confused困惑的；B. motivated有动力的；C. annoyed恼怒的；D. impatient不耐烦的。根据上文“I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes.”可知，作者找的工作不适合自己，再结合“Lost”，空处需填与“迷茫”并列的负面情绪，所以应是既迷茫又困惑。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我偶然发现了“艺术家之路”，这是一个为期12周的课程，旨在释放创造力。A. set up建立；B. reflected on反思；C. turned down拒绝；D. came across偶然发现，遇见。根据上文“inspiration did strike”和下文“The Artist’s Way”可知，是偶然发现这一课程，它能带来灵感。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。A. mystery神秘；B. creativity创造力；C. achievement成就；D. passion热情。根据下文“Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all ____ an inner creativity”可知，课程创始人认为我们都有内在创造力，直接提示课程的核心是“解锁创造力”。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：它的创造者朱莉娅·卡梅伦认为，我们都拥有内在的创造力；我们只是阻止了自己的冲动。A. display展示；B. expect期待；C. possess拥有；D. mention提到。根据下文“we just block ourselves from that urge”可知，我们只是阻止了自己的冲动，说明Julia Cameron的观点是我们都有内在的创造力。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：她提出的方法很简单，但需要投入坚持。A. flexibility灵活性；B. commitment投入，专注；C. fortune运气；D. cooperation合作。前文说“path she lays out is simple”和“yet”表转折，说明道路简单但需要投入，并且后文“weekly readings”、“discuss with members”等行为均需持续投入，坚持。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：几个月来，我和成员们讨论我们的阅读，分享我们的进步、挫折和顿悟时刻。A. memorize记忆；B. deny否认；C. share分享；D. forget忘记。根据上文“I’d discuss with members about our reading”可知，和成员们讨论我们的阅读目的是分享这些进步、挫折和顿悟时刻。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：其中一项关键任务是写“晨间笔记”——至少要写满三页——不能停下来，也不能编辑。A. contest比赛；B. suggestion建议；C. trial尝试；D. task任务。根据下文“no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages”可知，这是要完成的任务。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：但当我坚持下来之后，这让我意识到，我本不该用借口来放弃舞蹈课或工作机会。A. insisted坚持；B. surveyed调查；C. complained抱怨；D. wondered想知道。根据上文“It felt writing nonsense at first.”和But可知，上下文是转折关系，说明起初感觉无聊，后来坚持了下来。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：同上。A. assess评估；B. welcome欢迎；C. abandon放弃；D. recommend推荐。根据上文“use excuses to”可知，使用借口放弃舞蹈课和工作，和上文坚持晨间笔记后发现自身问题相呼应。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我发现我害怕任何挑战。A. challenge挑战；B. guidance指导；C. strategy策略；D. praise赞扬。根据上文“I shouldn’t have used excuses to ____ a dance class or job opportunity”可知，上文提到放弃舞蹈课和工作机会，这些机会本质是需要尝试的风险（如学舞蹈可能失败、新工作可能不适应），因此应是作者害怕任何挑战。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：卡梅伦强调，认识到我们的限制性信念只是成功的一半；我们也必须积极寻求快乐。A. promoting促进；B. recognizing意识到；C. illustrating说明；D. preserving保护。根据下文“our limiting beliefs was only half the battle”并结合上文“用借口放弃机会”可知，应是先意识到限制，再做后续行动。 【32题详解】 考查副词。句意：同上。A. helplessly无助地；B. humbly谦虚地；C. actively积极地；D. cautiously谨慎地。根据下文“So, I invited ____ pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc.”可知，是积极地寻找快乐。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：所以，我邀请了一些简单的快乐：烤饼干，收集落花等等。A. original原创的；B. permanent永久的；C. intense强烈的；D. simple简单的。根据下文“baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc.”可知，烤饼干，收集落花等等都是日常的行为，所以是简单的快乐。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：日落时分，我摇下车窗，大声唱歌，欣赏粉红色的天空。A. admire欣赏；B. paint画画；C. decorate装饰；D. brighten使明亮。根据上文“At sunset”可知，在日落时欣赏粉色的天空，是寻求快乐的具体体现。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：一年后，我辞掉了工作，在创意领域获得了一份工作。A. designed设计；B. secured获得；C. refused拒绝；D. inquired询问。根据上文“I quitted my job”以及下文“one in a creative field”可知，作者辞掉了原来的工作，在创意领域获得了一份工作。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。 During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences will launch a series of scientific satellite missions, focusing on major frontiers like ____36____ origin of the universe and the start of life, officials said at a press conference about the latest achievements of China’s space science pilot program. Key missions include the Hongmeng Program, Kuafu-2, an exoplanet (系外行星) survey satellite, and an upgraded X-ray space observatory. The Hongmeng Program, consisting of 10 satellites forming a radio telescope array that will go to the moon’s far side, ____37____ (design) to capture faint cosmic (宇宙的) signals. The Kuafu-2, ____38____ stares directly at the sun, will be the first in the world ____39____ (orbit) above the sun’s polar regions. Since 2011, China’s space science pilot program ____40____ (launch) eight satellites, including Wukong and Micius, achieving many original ____41____ (discovery) — some are China’s firsts, and even world firsts. As China’s pilot program to support space science ____42____ (systematic), it has pushed China’s space research from “following others” ____43____ “keeping pace” and even “leading” in some fields. Meanwhile, the program has also actively pursued comprehensive, multi-level international cooperation, pioneering new models of global partnership, according to officials from the National Space Science Center. By establishing international scientific teams and ____44____ (promote) data sharing, China continues to enhance the global influence and ____45____ (efficient) of its scientific satellites. 【答案】36. the 37. is designed 38. which 39. to orbit 40. has launched 41. discoveries 42. systematically 43. to 44. promoting 45. efficiency 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了中国科学院国家空间科学中心在新闻发布会上介绍“十五五”期间将启动的一系列科学卫星任务，以及我国空间科学先导专项已取得的成果及其与国际合作情况。  【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国科学院国家空间科学中心的官员在一场新闻发布会上表示，在“十五五”期间（2026—2030年），该中心将启动一系列科学卫星任务，重点聚焦宇宙起源与生命起源等重大前沿领域，此次发布会介绍了中国空间科学先导专项的最新成果。此处特指“宇宙的起源”，应用定冠词the修饰。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：鸿蒙计划由10颗卫星组成射电望远镜阵列，该阵列将抵达月球背面，旨在捕捉微弱的宇宙信号。主语The Hongmeng Program为单数，句子缺少谓语，计划是被设计，客观介绍用一般现在时，应用is designed。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：“夸父二号”将“直视”太阳，它将成为世界上首个绕行太阳极区上空的探测器。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为The Kuafu-2，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“夸父二号”将“直视”太阳，它将成为世界上首个绕行太阳极区上空的探测器。分析句子可知，设空处作非谓语，序数词后常用不定式作后置定语。 【40题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：自2011年以来，中国空间科学先导专项已成功发射8颗卫星，包括“悟空”号和“墨子”号，取得了多项原创性发现——其中有些是中国首次，甚至是世界首次。根据时间状语Since 2011可知，此处应用现在完成时，主语program为单数，助动词用has。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：自2011年以来，中国空间科学先导专项已成功发射8颗卫星，包括“悟空”号和“墨子”号，取得了多项原创性发现——其中有些是中国首次，甚至是世界首次。根据空前的many可知，此处应用名词的复数形式。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：作为中国系统性支持空间科学（发展）的先导专项，它推动中国空间研究从“跟跑”到“并跑”，在一些领域甚至实现“领跑”。此处修饰动词support，应用副词作状语，systematically意为“系统地”。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：作为中国系统性支持空间科学（发展）的先导专项，它推动中国空间研究从“跟跑”到“并跑”，在一些领域甚至实现“领跑”。固定搭配from…to…意为“从……到……”。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：通过组建国际科研团队、推动数据共享，中国持续提升其科学卫星的全球影响力与效能。根据空前的and可知，此处与establishing并列作介词By的宾语，应用动名词形式。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：通过组建国际科研团队、推动数据共享，中国持续提升其科学卫星的全球影响力与效能。根据空前的and可知，此处与the global influence并列作动词enhance的宾语，应用名词形式，efficiency意为“效能”，为不可数名词。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 46. 你校英文报 “Opinion” 栏目正在征稿，请你就高中生课余时间的三个选择：阅读(reading)、运动(exercise)、志愿服务(volunteer)，按重要性排序，并阐述理由，请写一篇短文投稿。 标题：Ranking My After‑school Choices 要求： 1. 词数80‑100； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Ranking My After-school Choices Version1: Stepping into senior high school, we face various meaningful choices about how to arrange our after-school time. I firmly rank reading first, followed by physical exercise and volunteer work. Nothing beats reading to broaden our horizons. It complements our school study and develops critical thinking. Next, regular exercise builds up our body and relieves heavy academic pressure. Though valuable, volunteer work comes third. It helps us learn responsibility and care for others. We should properly balance the three activities to achieve comprehensive all-round growth. Version 2: Upon entering senior high school, we need to reasonably plan our limited spare time. My priority is reading, then exercise and volunteer work. Reading expands our knowledge and nourishes our mind, supporting our classroom learning. Good health from exercise lays a solid base for study and reduces stress. Volunteer work, meaningful as it is, ranks third. It teaches us to give back to society. These activities serve different purposes in our growth and deserve our reasonable attention. Reasonable arrangement of them helps us make the most of free time and improve ourselves in all aspects. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生为学校英文报投稿，对高中生课余生活的阅读、运动、志愿服务三项活动进行重要性排序，并结合实际阐述对应的理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 拓宽视野：broaden→expand 补充：complement→supplement 培养：develop→cultivate 减轻：relieve→reduce 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Nothing beats reading to broaden our horizons. It complements our school study and develops critical thinking.. 拓展句：Nothing beats reading to broaden our horizons, which complements our school study and develops critical thinking.. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Stepping into senior high school, we face various meaningful choices about how to arrange our after-school time. (运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】Though valuable, volunteer work comes third. (运用状语从句的省略) 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。 Ten-year-old Tom always felt lonely. His parents were always occupied with work. They left home early in the morning and came back late at night. Tom often ate dinner alone and went to bed without a goodnight kiss. For him, there were no family games, no city tours, no weekend outings. One day, Tom's parents brought home a gift—a smart watch. "This watch has a special friend inside,” Mom said with a smile. "Her name is Ling. She can talk to you, answer your questions, and even tell you stories.” A wave of anticipation swept over Tom as he put on the watch and pressed the button. A gentle voice came out, "Hello, Tom! I'm Ling. Nice to meet you!” Tom's eyes lit up. He had never received such an interesting gift before. From that day on, Ling became Tom's closest companion. Every morning, Ling would say, "Good morning, Tom! Have a great day at school!” Whenever Tom encountered difficulties with his homework, Ling would patiently provide thorough explanations. After Tom got into bed, Ling would tell his favorite tales about brave knights and magical lands. Sometimes, when Tom felt scared of the dark, Ling would sing softly to comfort him. To Tom, Ling was more than a voice; she was family. His parents noticed Tom's change. "See? Our little boy seems much happier now,” Dad said one evening. Mom agreed, "The watch really helps,” relieved. They thought their son was no longer lonely. What they didn't know was that sometimes, after Ling had finished her stories, Tom would lie awake in the darkness, listening to the silence that filled the room. He loved Ling, but he couldn't help thinking: if only Mom and Dad were here. One afternoon after school, Tom tripped and fell on the way home. The watch hit a rock with a loud crack. When Tom picked it up, the screen was dark. He pressed the button again and again, but nothing appeared. "Ling? Ling, are you there?” he called desperately. There was no reply. 注意： (1)续写词数应为 150 左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Tom had no choice but to turn to his parents for help. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At that moment, both Mom and Dad saw clearly what they had missed. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Tom had no choice but to turn to his parents for help. Clutching the broken watch, he hurried home. Like usual, the house lay empty and quiet. But this time, the loneliness felt unbearable — not because Ling was gone, but because the people he truly needed were absent. He waited and waited. It was nearly midnight when his parents finally returned. They were alarmed to see Tom curling up on the sofa, face wet with tears. “What happened, Tom?” Mom rushed over. Wordlessly, he held out the broken watch. Dad soon fetched his toolbox trying to fix it, but in vain. Seeing this, Tom couldn’t contain himself any longer and burst into desperate sobs. Between gasps, he poured out his loneliness — the silent dinners, the empty house, the longing for someone to be there. At that moment, both Mom and Dad saw clearly what they had missed. They realized that no watch, however smart, could ever take the place of their presence. Immediately, Mom wrapped her arms around Tom, apologizing, “I’m so sorry. We thought the watch was enough, but we were wrong.” Dad knelt beside them, his voice thick with guilt. “From now on, we’ll be home earlier. No more lonely dinners.” Together they drew up a family schedule — Tuesday night board games, Friday pizza-making, Sunday afternoons in the park. They promised to make it a weekly routine and wrote it on the family calendar in bright colors. That night, the family came to understand technology might offer comfort, but only love could fill the silence of an empty home. 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了 10 岁的汤姆因父母忙于工作而感到孤独，父母为他买了带有智能伙伴 Ling 的手表缓解孤独，而当手表损坏、Ling 消失后，汤姆向父母倾诉了内心的孤独，父母也终于意识到陪伴的重要性，承诺给予汤姆更多关爱与陪伴的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写 ① 由第一段开头给出的线索可知，汤姆手表损坏、Ling 无法回应，只能向父母求助；后需续可写汤姆等待父母、向父母展示损坏的手表、倾诉内心孤独的过程，体现他对父母陪伴的渴望。 ②由第二段开头给出的线索可知，父母听到汤姆的倾诉后幡然醒悟；后续可以写父母的愧疚、道歉，以及他们为弥补过错所做的具体行动，呼应 “陪伴比科技更重要” 的主题。 2.续写线索手表损坏无回应→汤姆回家等待父母→父母深夜归来发现汤姆哭泣→汤姆展示损坏的手表并倾诉孤独→父母醒悟并愧疚道歉→制定家庭陪伴计划→领悟陪伴的意义。 3.词汇激活： 行为类： ① 紧握：clutch /hold tightly ② 修理：fix /repair/mend ③ 倾诉：pour out /speak out ④ 制定：draw up /work out 情绪类： ① 绝望的：desperate /hopeless ② 深感内疚：thick with guilt /feel extremely ashamed ③ 欣慰的：relieved /comforted 【点睛】【高分句型 1】They were alarmed to see Tom curling up on the sofa, face wet with tears.（运用了不定式作状语和独立主格） 【高分句型 2】They realized that no watch, however smart, could ever take the place of their presence.（运用了that 引导的宾语从句，以及 however 引导的让步状语从句的省略形式） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 罗田县第一中学2026年秋高二年级10月考试 英语试卷 2026年10月14号 14:30—16:30 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the woman asking the man to do? A. Get home early. B. Speak more quietly. C. Go to sleep immediately. 2. What is the man going to do first? A. Work on a report. B. Pick up his son from school. C. Have a meeting with the woman. 3. When will the woman meet with Professor White? A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 3:30 p.m. 4. Where are the speakers? A. At school. B. On the field. C. In a hospital. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Shopkeeper and customer. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What is broken in the sales department? A. A light. B. An air conditioner. C. A copy machine. 7. What is Max going to do first? A. Deal with other urgent repairs. B. Entertain important customers. C. Arrange a lunch appointment. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How many people are expected to attend the party? A. About 250. B. About 300. C. About 350. 9. Why can’t the party be held in the Pine Room? A. It is a bit far. B. The decoration is bad. C. There’s not enough room. 10. What will Dr. Darren do next Friday night? A. Work on a speech. B. Take part in a party. C. Listen to a report. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why does the man make the call? A. The quality of the pizzas is poor. B. He got the wrong number of pizzas. C. His delivery is seriously delayed. 12. How does the woman solve the problem? A. Return the money. B. Send the pizzas once more. C. Take back the delivered pizzas. 13. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s complaint? A. Annoyed. B. Careless. C. Apologetic. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 15. Why did Sam miss some classes? A. He looked after his father. B. His doctor suggested it. C. He asked for sick leave. 16. When will the speakers meet in the evening? A. At 5:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 6:00. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How much is the most popular ticket? A. £39. B. £43. C. £55. 18. Who started Madame Tussauds Museum? A. A French king. B. An art teacher. C. A footballer. 19. Where is the fourth American Madame Tussauds Museum? A. In London. B. In Amsterdam. C. In Washington. 20. What is the speaker about to do? A. Hand out some guidebooks. B. Have a rest in a cafe. C. Tour around the museum shop. 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 Americans spend hundreds of billions of dollars on gifts each year, across holidays and personal occasions. The average American spends roughly $1,638 per person each year on gifts for others, according to giftafeeling.com. This includes major holidays like Christmas, birthdays, weddings, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and more. In 2025, gift spending is reaching new highs in several categories, reflecting both strong consumer enthusiasm and transitional trends (趋势) in what, how, and where people are gifting. Table 1: Average American Spending from 2023-2025 Occasions 2023 Spending 2024 Spending 2025 Spending (est.) Winter Holidays (Nov-Dec) $975 avg. $1,012 avg. ~$1,000+avg. (record high) Valentine’s Day $25.9 B total $25.8 B total $27.5 B total (record) Mother’s Day $35.7 B total (record) $33.5 B total $34.1 B total Father’s Day $22.9 B total (record) $22.4 B total $24.0 B total (record) Gift Cards (Holiday Season) $29.3 B total $28.6 B total ~$28-29 B (expected) Americans are changing in how they approach gift-giving. While traditional physical items remain the backbone of the gift economy, digital options and experience-based gifts are becoming increasingly popular. Table 2: Gift Types and Their General Trend Gift Types Key Stats (2025) Trend Popular Occasions Physical Goods 54% buy clothing, 36% toys, 31% books/media, 30% candy Stable but slowly declining Holidays, Birthdays, Valentine’s Gift Cards & Digital $28.6-29.3B/year, 44% of holiday shoppers buy gift cards Growing especially for flexibility Christmas, Father’s Day, and Last-minute gifts Experience Gifts 30-36% plan experiences for major holidays, $5.4B on Valentine outings Fastest growth Valentine’s, Mother’s/Father’s Day 1. Which occasion saw the highest total spending from 2023-2025? A. Father’s Day. B. Mother’s Day. C. Valentine’s Day. D. Holiday Season. 2. What can we learn about gift-giving trend in 2025? A. Less than 30% of people choose experience gifts. B. Physical goods are growing faster than other gifts. C. Gift cards aren’t popular for last-minute gift needs. D. Digital and experience-based gifts are gaining popularity. 3. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To teach gift selection for various holidays. B. To illustrate Americans’ flexible gift choices. C. To indicate Americans’ overspending on gifts. D. To show the gift-spending trends and shifts in US. B Ernst Mach was a weak child, born in Moravia (now Czechia) in 1838. He didn’t even go to school until the age of 14. Instead, his parents educated him at home. Like many genius children, his teachers criticized him, calling him “unteachable, absolutely talentless.” Yet young Mach excelled at university in Vienna. He studied mathematics, physics and philosophy. He was also boundlessly curious. He conducted all kinds of experiments, believing that theories must be tried, tested, and proven in facts, but first formulated in the mind. He brought this rigorous (严密的) approach to his studies, believing that true science is based on what actually happens and can be observed. In addition to his work in the sciences, Mach was also a well-rounded student, with interests in philosophy and even sports. He was an excellent boxer and fencer, which reflected the wide range of his abilities and interests. As a teacher, Mach was serious and demanding. That was the model of pedagogy (教学) of his time, and Mach followed this standard: tight collar, buttoned-down tie, waistcoat and jacket, and serious eyes behind wire-framed glasses. He expected exactness from his students. Among those he influenced was the young Albert Einstein. Mach’s insistence on clarity and rigorous testing of ideas helped shape Einstein’s thinking. Though Mach was doubtful about some of Einstein’s later conclusions, such as E=mc2, his doubt drove Einstein to prove his ideas further. He pushed the young Einstein to achieve excellence. While Mach is credited with many theories of his own, including the aircraft velocity (速度) measurement that bears his name, “Mach 1, Mach 2, etc.”, his mentorship of Einstein is perhaps his greatest achievement. The best teachers in our lives also challenge us and see us as not yet complete but full of potential. They shine a light on the path that gets us to a successful reality. And through us, they live on. 4. What can we know about Ernst Mach from paragraph 1? A. He attended university at the age of 14. B. He was considered a genius by his teachers. C. His early education was coached by his parents. D. His physical disability discouraged his studying. 5. How did Ernst Mach impact Albert Einstein? A. He challenged Einstein to excel. B. He forced Einstein to give in. C. He introduced new theories to Einstein. D. He inspired Einstein to focus on physics. 6. Which can best describe Ernst Mach? A. Cautious and ambitious. B. Professional and influential. C. Diligent and dependent. D. Incredible and accessible. 7. Which of the following can best describe the text? A. Suffering is the best teacher. B. Great minds think alike. C. Two heads are better than one. D. A great teacher produces a brilliant student. C When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient saying that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Researchers have recently been finding complex ways that animals communicate with other species in such situations. For example, a recent study in Nature Ecology & Evolution documented more than 20 bird species on four continents that give off virtually identical “whining” calls when they spot brood parasites (巢寄生物) such as cuckoos. “That call is essentially the word for ‘cuckoo,’ ” says study co-lead author James Kennerley, a wildlife biologist at Cornell University. “And it’s rounding up individuals to come together against this common enemy.” Brood parasites lay eggs in other birds’ nests, tricking the host parents into raising their chicks for them. At a field site in Australia, Kennerley has witnessed individuals from a dozen or more species attack a cuckoo in response to a chorus of whining calls. These attacks can be so violent that Kennerley and his coworkers need to cage the cuckoo used in their experiments to protect it. Many birds also share a common vocabulary for predators (捕食者). Research by wildlife ecologist Erick Greene, a professor at the University of Montana, and others shows that various songbirds produce recognizable “seet” calls to alert others to an eagle in flight. The calls are at a frequency too high for eagles to detect well, so the predators remain oblivious as information about their arrival shoots through the forest. If the eagle stops on a branch, songbirds switch to “mobbing” calls, a distinct vocalization that, as Greene puts it, “draws in the other birds to drive that eagle off.” Cooperative defense is not the only reason for cross-species communication. Among other things, it may help birds enhance food intake. A recent study found that when seabirds with good vision, such as albatrosses, hunt with seabirds with strong senses of smell, such as petrels, they both have far greater success at catching small shellfish. “Clearly, information is constantly traded between different kinds of animals, which is a fundamental ecological phenomenon,” Greene says. “It can be life-saving.” 8. What is the main purpose of birds’ “whining” calls? A. To attract female mates. B. To defend their own nests. C. To indicate food sources. D. To signal their newborns. 9. What does the underlined word “oblivious” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Unbearable. B. Unconcerned. C. Unaware. D. Uncertain. 10. Why do seabirds like albatrosses and petrels cooperate? A. They try to improve feeding efficiency. B. They defend against common predators. C. They need to establish a shared territory. D. They learn hunting skills from each other. 11. What do Greene’s words in the last paragraph stress? A. The diversity of ecological phenomena. B. The rareness of multispecies cooperation. C. The complexity of cross-species interactions. D. The significance of interspecies communication. D Deep within the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, wonderful ancient murals (壁画) have whispered stories of faith for centuries. However, these national treasures face the constant threat of natural damage. Today, a new “guardian” has arrived to protect them: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Wang Wanfu, a senior researcher at the Dunhuang Academy, is leading this great change. To him, AI is a bridge connecting ancient art with modern science. The protection begins with a close watch on the environment. Wang’s team uses AI to monitor temperature and humidity (湿度). While human eyes might overlook tiny changes, AI can study tens of thousands of high-definition photos to find the tiniest breaks. “The key is determining whether the worsening is active,” Wang explains. “If risks are found, we step in immediately with targeted techniques before the damage becomes irreplaceable, ensuring the best possible outcome for these precious relics (遗迹).” The power of AI was evident during the repair of a “flying ribbon” from a Dunhuang painting. By studying various artistic styles across different dynasties, AI’s massive computing ability processed thousands of patterns and generated several repair options for the team. This task would have taken humans months or even years to complete. Then, scientists and art historians stepped in to select the most historically accurate plan. This human-machine partnership ensures that technology respects history. “Technology brings relics to life, but we must ensure they are passed down in their original forms,” says Wang. Looking ahead, Wang highlights that conservation is becoming a cross-subject field, drawing on areas from microbiology to computer science. He is calling for more young talents to join the mission. “Whatever your background, if you’re passionate about heritage, there’s a place for you here,” he says. With AI’s assistance, Wang is confident that the glory of Dunhuang will continue to inspire the world, proving that the past can indeed have a bright future. 12. What is Wang Wanfu’s view of AI? A. It replaces human staff. B. It restores cave structures. C. It combines art and science. D. It has massive computing ability. 13. How does AI help in monitoring the murals? A. By controlling temperature. B. By discovering potential risks. C. By decreasing natural damage. D. By partly adjusting humidity levels. 14. What was the role of humans in the “flying ribbon” repair? A. Providing repair options. B. Developing artistic styles. C. Processing massive patterns. D. Choosing the best repair plan. 15. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare human and AI abilities in art repair. B. To explain the historical value of Dunhuang murals. C. To introduce a new method of preserving ancient art. D. To showcase the advantage of AI over human experts. 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。 As an enthusiastic reader, I’ve always believed that the key to understanding the world lies in the pages of a book. ___16___ They introduce us to characters who feel as real as the people around us. This connection between readers and the text is what makes literature so powerful, and it’s why I value my personal library. It’s a collection that reflects my journey through the world of words. My library is not vast, but each book is carefully chosen. I have a mix of types in my collection, ranging from classic literature to contemporary fiction (小说). ___17___ Each type offers a different perspective (视角), a new way of looking at life. While some books challenge my thinking, others provide comfort. It’s important to have a balance. A well-organized library is like a well-balanced diet for the mind. Among my favourites are the works of Jane Austen and George Orwell. Austen’s sharp observations (观察) on society and relationships are timeless. Her characters are imperfect yet charming. Orwell, on the other hand, offers a stark (冷峻的) view of the world. ___18___ Both authors, though different in style, have taught me invaluable lessons about humanity (人性). ___19___ Biographies (传记) and life stories offer insights (真知灼见) into the lives of extraordinary individuals. They remind us that greatness comes in many forms. Reading about the struggles and successes of others can be incredibly inspiring. It’s a reminder that we all have the potential (潜能) to make a difference. These stories encourage me to reflect on my own life and what I wish to leave behind. My library is a reflection (体现) of who I am. It’s a sign of my love of learning and my desire to understand the world. Each book is a stepping stone on my journey of discovery. They are companions in loneliness and guides in times of uncertainty. ___20___ A. I also enjoy non-fiction. B. I believe in the power of variety. C. My library goes beyond a collection of books. D. His stories are a warning and a call to action. E. Through them, I continue to explore, to grow, and to dream. F. The stories we read shape our world view and broaden our minds. G. Historical fiction, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. 第二部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分40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, as a shy and uncertain post-graduate, I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes. Lost and ____21____ , I waited for inspiration to strike. And inspiration did strike. I ____22____ The Artist’s Way, a 12-week course to unlock ____23____. Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all ____24____ an inner creativity; we just block ourselves from that urge. The path she lays out is simple yet requires ____25____ . There are weekly readings. For months, I’d discuss with members about our reading and ____26____ our progress, frustrations, and aha moments. One key ____27____ was writing “morning pages” — no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages. It felt writing nonsense at first. But as I ____28____ , it helped me realize I shouldn’t have used excuses to ____29____a dance class or job opportunity. I found I was afraid of any ____30____. Another practice was “artist dates” — solo activities to inspire fun. Cameron emphasized that ____31____ our limiting beliefs was only half the battle; we must also ____32____ seek joy. So, I invited ____33____ pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc. I even rented a car to a coastal town. At sunset, I’d roll down my car window, sing loudly and ____34____ the pink sky. Joy entered my serious life. A year later, I quitted my job and ____35____ one in a creative field. It took three more years to dance on stage. As for publishing short stories, perhaps next summer. 21. A. confused B. motivated C. annoyed D. impatient 22. A. set up B. reflected on C. turned down D. came across 23. A. mystery B. creativity C. achievement D. passion 24. A. display B. expect C. possess D. mention 25. A. flexibility B. commitment C. fortune D. cooperation 26. A. memorize B. deny C. share D. forget 27. A. contest B. suggestion C. trial D. task 28. A. insisted B. surveyed C. complained D. wondered 29. A. assess B. welcome C. abandon D. recommend 30. A. challenge B. guidance C. strategy D. praise 31. A. promoting B. recognizing C. illustrating D. preserving 32. A. helplessly B. humbly C. actively D. cautiously 33. A. original B. permanent C. intense D. simple 34. A. admire B. paint C. decorate D. brighten 35. A. designed B. secured C. refused D. inquired 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。 During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences will launch a series of scientific satellite missions, focusing on major frontiers like ____36____ origin of the universe and the start of life, officials said at a press conference about the latest achievements of China’s space science pilot program. Key missions include the Hongmeng Program, Kuafu-2, an exoplanet (系外行星) survey satellite, and an upgraded X-ray space observatory. The Hongmeng Program, consisting of 10 satellites forming a radio telescope array that will go to the moon’s far side, ____37____ (design) to capture faint cosmic (宇宙的) signals. The Kuafu-2, ____38____ stares directly at the sun, will be the first in the world ____39____ (orbit) above the sun’s polar regions. Since 2011, China’s space science pilot program ____40____ (launch) eight satellites, including Wukong and Micius, achieving many original ____41____ (discovery) — some are China’s firsts, and even world firsts. As China’s pilot program to support space science ____42____ (systematic), it has pushed China’s space research from “following others” ____43____ “keeping pace” and even “leading” in some fields. Meanwhile, the program has also actively pursued comprehensive, multi-level international cooperation, pioneering new models of global partnership, according to officials from the National Space Science Center. By establishing international scientific teams and ____44____ (promote) data sharing, China continues to enhance the global influence and ____45____ (efficient) of its scientific satellites. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 46. 你校英文报 “Opinion” 栏目正在征稿，请你就高中生课余时间的三个选择：阅读(reading)、运动(exercise)、志愿服务(volunteer)，按重要性排序，并阐述理由，请写一篇短文投稿。 标题：Ranking My After‑school Choices 要求： 1. 词数80‑100； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Ten-year-old Tom always felt lonely. His parents were always occupied with work. They left home early in the morning and came back late at night. Tom often ate dinner alone and went to bed without a goodnight kiss. For him, there were no family games, no city tours, no weekend outings. One day, Tom's parents brought home a gift—a smart watch. "This watch has a special friend inside,” Mom said with a smile. "Her name is Ling. She can talk to you, answer your questions, and even tell you stories.” A wave of anticipation swept over Tom as he put on the watch and pressed the button. A gentle voice came out, "Hello, Tom! I'm Ling. Nice to meet you!” Tom's eyes lit up. He had never received such an interesting gift before. From that day on, Ling became Tom's closest companion. Every morning, Ling would say, "Good morning, Tom! Have a great day at school!” Whenever Tom encountered difficulties with his homework, Ling would patiently provide thorough explanations. After Tom got into bed, Ling would tell his favorite tales about brave knights and magical lands. Sometimes, when Tom felt scared of the dark, Ling would sing softly to comfort him. To Tom, Ling was more than a voice; she was family. His parents noticed Tom's change. "See? Our little boy seems much happier now,” Dad said one evening. Mom agreed, "The watch really helps,” relieved. They thought their son was no longer lonely. What they didn't know was that sometimes, after Ling had finished her stories, Tom would lie awake in the darkness, listening to the silence that filled the room. He loved Ling, but he couldn't help thinking: if only Mom and Dad were here. One afternoon after school, Tom tripped and fell on the way home. The watch hit a rock with a loud crack. When Tom picked it up, the screen was dark. He pressed the button again and again, but nothing appeared. "Ling? Ling, are you there?” he called desperately. There was no reply. 注意： (1)续写词数应为 150 左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Tom had no choice but to turn to his parents for help. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At that moment, both Mom and Dad saw clearly what they had missed. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $