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庆阳二中2026-2027学年度第一学期高二英语第一次月考卷 注意事项： 1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间为120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考号等填写在答题卡上。 3.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。 4.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What kind of food does the man prefer? A. Chinese food. B. Indian food. C. Italian food. 2. What does Andrew do? A. A college student. B. A postman. C. A tourist guide. 3. What does the man think of the book? A. It is worth buying. B. It is too expensive. C. It is meaningless. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a park. B. In a restaurant. C. In a library. 5. What is Lily likely to do next? A. Go to bed. B. Turn down the music. C. Prepare for an anniversary. 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。每段对话或读白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What sport is the woman interested in? A. Cycling. B. Surfing. C. Diving. 7. Why does the woman prefer a quiet place? A. She wants to shoot a video. B. She wants to relax and read. C. She wants to have a sunbath. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Keeping a diet. B. Losing weight. C. Starting an organization. 9. What does the woman recommend for the man? A. Getting a personal trainer. B. Finding a local guide. C. Following a daily routine. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. How does the woman usually make friends? A. By participating in sports. B. By joining clubs. C. By using social apps. 11. What does the man think of online friendship? A. It is so annoying. B. It lacks physical contact. C. It has huge security risks. 12. What does the man prefer? A. Online communication. B. Face-to-face interaction. C. A smaller circle of friends. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What can we know about the store? A. It’s newly opened. B. It offers discounts today. C. It sells various brands of smartphone. 14. How does the woman describe the smartphone? A. It has a powerful camera. B. It has super-fast data speed. C. It entered the market last year. 15. What can the man do if he receives a wrong product? A. Exchange it within 7 days. B. Keep the product for free. C. Get a discount for the product. 16. How will the man pay probably? A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What help will the school give students? A. Helping them pick suitable art courses. B. Providing them with financial support. C. Analyzing their advantages and disadvantages. 18. What information can be found on the school website? A. Course schedules. B. Introductions to some artworks. C. A complicated registration form. 19. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students. 20. What is the announcement mainly about? A. An art competition will be held. B. Some new courses will be added. C. The class timetable will be changed. 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 There are many apps that use mobile phone cameras and other devices that might surprise gardeners. Here are some examples: Seek by iNaturalist It is an app from the website iNaturalist. To use it, simply take a picture or point your camera at a plant, insect, or animal and you will get important information about it. You can also find lists of plants, insects and animals in your area, add your observations, and connect with experts. From Seed to Spoon It helps users grow crops. You can add which fruits and vegetables you would like to grow on a virtual “Grow Box” from a list of images. It will then give seed-starting,transplanting, and harvesting dates for those plants based on your location using satellite (卫星) data. The free version of the app also provides information on each crop’s requirements for temperature, sunlight, water, and fertilizer. PictureThis It will identify your plant and provide information about it from a picture on your phone’s camera. After using all the provided free identifications, you will be asked to watch advertisements or share the app to earn more. Or you can pay $29.99 a year for the paid version. The paid version provides treatment information for sick plants. It also includes plant-care guides, access to a team of experts at any time, and unlimited plant identifications. Google Lens It uses image recognition technology to identify plants, trees, animals, and insects. It can be found on the Google app or by the Google Search bar in your mobile browser onAndroid and Apple products. Then, touch the camera image and choose a photo from your phone’s photo history. Lens can also be used to identify other objects and places, and to compare products to buy online. The tool is free. 1. What do Seek by iNaturalist and PictureThis have in common? A. They both have a“Grow Box”. B. People can have access to experts. C. They are mainly used for identifying animals. D. People need to pay for using them. 2. How can we get more further information from PictureThis? A. By watching advertisements. B. By paying $2.99 a year. C. By sharing valuable observations. D. By taking pictures of plants. 3. What is special about Google Lens? A. It can treat sick plants. B. It offers plant-care guides. C. It can find the animals in your area. D. It helps shop on the Internet. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四种园丁使用的软件。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Seek by iNaturalist部分中的“You can also find lists of plants, insects and animals in your area, add your observations, and connect with experts.(你也可以找到你所在地区的植物、昆虫和动物列表，添加你的观察结果，并与专家联系。)”可知，可以使用Seek by iNaturalist与专家联系，结合PictureThis 部分中的“It also includes plant-care guides, access to a team of experts at any time, and unlimited plant identifications.(它还包括植物护理指南，随时访问专家团队，以及无限的植物识别。)”可知，PictureThis可以使使用者随时访问专家团队，由此可知，这两个软件都可以让使用者与专家联系。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据PictureThis 部分中的“After using all the provided free identifications, you will be asked to watch advertisements or share the app to earn more.(在使用所有提供的免费标识后，您将被要求观看广告或分享应用程序以获得更多信息。)”可知， 为获得更多信息，使用者可以通过看广告或者分享应用程序，所以可以通过看广告获取更多信息。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Google Lens部分中的“Lens can also be used to identify other objects, places, and to compare products to buy online.(Lens还可以用来识别其他物体、地点，以及比较要网购的产品。)”可知，Lens可以帮助网购。故选D项。 B What would you do if you encountered a homeless person on the street? Most people, caught in the rush of daily life, would look away, walk faster, or hold their bags tightly. Some might drop a few coins into a cup, but rarely stop to talk or even make eye contact. Brian Peterson used to be one of them. One evening, Peterson was completely lost in a book, feeling as if the words were speaking directly to his heart, when the loud and familiar singing from the street outside broke the silence. In the past, he would have closed the window, ignoring it. But tonight, motivated by the book’s message of love and connection, he gathered his courage, went outside and started a conversation. He learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris, a musician from Kentucky who came to California to chase his dream, yet ended up living on the street for a decade. Inspired by Faris’ story, Peterson, an art school graduate, offered to paint his portrait. This small gesture gave birth to Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization devoted to painting portraits of unhoused individuals. Using vivid colors, Peterson aimed to capture not just their outward appearance, but their unique personalities, emotions, and untold life stories. As public interest in the portraits grew, Peterson, the founder of the organization, began selling the large, signed paintings for thousands of dollars. Half of the profits were placed into a love account for each subject, enabling them to improve their situations. Some used the funds for food or medical care, while Faris used his to record an album and continue the musical career. Over eight years, the project expanded. What began with a simple conversation has grown into Faces of Mankind, a nationwide collective of artists. It turns out that true kindness can turn invisible souls into visible hope. 4. What can be the title of the book mentioned in paragraph 2? A. Love Does: Hope from Street. B. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. C. Life Has Ups and Downs. D. The Secret of an Artist: A Must-Have. 5. What is the feature of Peterson’s paintings? A. Capturing people’s inner worlds. B. Reflecting people’s social position. C. Applying pencil-drawing styles. D. Expressing artists’ personal feelings. 6. How does Faces of Santa Ana help the homeless? A. It teaches painting skills. B. It records albums for them. C. It provides funding support. D. It collects money from the public. 7. What is the main message of the passage? A. A single book can completely transform a person’s outlook on life. B. Painting portraits is an effective way to raise money for the poor. C. One small act of connection can grow into a nationwide movement that restores hope. D. Homeless people often have hidden talents that deserve to be discovered. 【答案】4. A 5. A 6. C 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是艺术学校毕业生布莱恩・彼得森（Brian Peterson）因一次偶然的对话，开始为无家可归者绘制肖像，并创立非营利组织帮助他们改善生活的感人故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But tonight, motivated by the book’s message of love and connection, he gathered his courage, went outside and started a conversation.(但今晚，受到书中关于爱与联结的信息启发，他鼓起勇气走出房间，开始和那人交谈。)”可知，这本书传达了关于“爱”的信息，并且正是这本书促使主人公走向街头与流浪汉交流，因此可以取的题目是A选项《爱会行动：来自街头的希望》。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Using vivid colors, Peterson aimed to capture not just their outward appearance, but their unique personalities, emotions, and untold life stories.(彼得森运用鲜明的色彩，不仅力求捕捉人物外在的容貌，更希望展现他们独特的个性、情感以及鲜为人知的人生故事。)”可知，他的画作不仅仅停留在表面，而是深入展现人物的内心世界。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Half of the profits were placed into a love account for each subject, enabling them to improve their situations. Some used the funds for food or medical care, while Faris used his to record an album and continue the musical career.(所得利润的一半被存入每位肖像绘制对象专属的爱心账户，帮助他们改善生活状况。有人用这笔钱购买食物或支付医疗费用，法里斯则用它来录制音乐专辑，继续自己的音乐生涯。)”可知，该组织通过出售画作，将所得利润作为资金提供给无家可归者以改善他们的生活。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“What began with a simple conversation has grown into Faces of Mankind, a nationwide collective of artists. It turns out that true kindness can turn invisible souls into visible hope.(最初仅是一次简单的对话，如今已发展成名为“人类面孔”的全国性艺术家团体。事实证明，真正的善良能够将无形的灵魂转化为可见的希望。)”可知，本文的主要信息是一个微小的善意沟通之举，最终发展成了给无家可归者带来希望的全国性运动。 C A scientist working with NASA has offered a simple answer to a long-standing question: if the Universe is so large, why haven’t we heard from intelligent aliens? In an early study that has not yet been peer-reviewed, Dr Robin Corbet, from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, argues that it could simply be because they’re not interested in finding us. This question is often called the “Fermi paradox”. It has bothered researchers since the middle of the last century. It points out that the universe seems big enough to hold many habitable worlds, yet we have found no clear signs of intelligent life beyond the Earth. For decades, astronomers have kept listening to cosmic signals in hope of finding alien intelligence. Some people think aliens are hiding, or that they are too advanced for us to understand. Corbet offers a more ordinary explanation. Instead of mysterious reasons, he gives a down-to-earth explanation. He argues that many civilizations might stop making major progress after reaching a “good enough” level of technology. Once life becomes comfortable, curiosity may wane. Even if travel between stars is possible, a civilization might explore for a time and then decide there is little new to discover. Each journey could bring fewer surprises, so the cost of exploration no longer seems worth it. Corbet compares this to getting used to something: when the same experience happens again and again, it feels less exciting. If most civilizations reach such a limit, sending messages across space may start to seem pointless. In that case, our radio searches might pick up only weak “leakage” signals — radio waves that escape by accident — rather than purposeful messages. Corbet adds that a detection could happen someday, but it might not lead to a big jump in our technology. The Galaxy, he suggests, may be full of life — just not life that finds us especially important. 8. Why has humanity failed to make contact with aliens according to Corbet? A. Aliens are hiding from dangers. B. Aliens lack advanced space tech. C. Aliens dislike long space travel. D. Aliens pay little attention to us. 9. What is the “Fermi paradox” mainly about? A. Rules of advanced alien groups. B. Birth of planets in the galaxy. C. Lack of clear signs of alien life. D. History of space exploration. 10. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “wane” in paragraph 3? A. React. B. Seize. C. Fade. D. Rate. 11. What does the last paragraph imply? A. Aliens regard humans as highly important. B. Alien messages might be sent unintentionally. C. Finding aliens will advance our tech greatly. D. Radio searches will soon find strong signals. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了一位NASA科学家对外星人未与人类取得联系的原因提出的新解释。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A scientist working with NASA has offered a simple answer to a long-standing question: if the Universe is so large, why haven’t we heard from intelligent aliens? In an early study that has not yet been peer-reviewed, Dr Robin Corbet, from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, argues that it could simply be because they’re not interested in finding us.(一位在NASA工作的科学家为一个长期存在的问题提供了一个简单的答案：如果宇宙如此之大，为什么我们还没有收到智慧外星人的消息？在一项尚未经过同行评审的早期研究中，来自NASA戈达德太空飞行中心的Robin Corbet博士认为，原因可能很简单，就是它们对我们没兴趣。)”可知，Corbet认为人类未能与外星人取得联系是因为外星人对我们不感兴趣，即不太关注我们。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It points out that the universe seems big enough to hold many habitable worlds, yet we have found no clear signs of intelligent life beyond the Earth.(它指出宇宙看似大到可以容纳许多宜居星球，然而我们还没有发现地球之外存在智慧生命的确切迹象。)”可知，费米悖论主要是关于缺少外星生命的确切迹象这一问题。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“He argues that many civilizations might stop making major progress after reaching a “good enough” level of technology. Once life becomes comfortable, curiosity may wane.(他认为许多文明在技术达到一个“足够好”的水平之后可能就不再取得重大进步。一旦生活变得舒适，好奇心或许就会wane。)”可知，生活安逸之后好奇心会减退，wane表达“减弱；消退”，与 Fade(逐渐消失)含义相近。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“In that case, our radio searches might pick up only weak “leakage” signals — radio waves that escape by accident — rather than purposeful messages.(在这种情况下，我们的无线电搜寻或许只能接收到微弱的“泄漏”信号 —— 意外泄露出去的无线电波 —— 而不是有目的发送的信息。)”可知，外星的信号有可能是无意之中发送出来的。 D People with paralysis (瘫痪) affecting their speech and hands can struggle to communicate, and the loss is considered one of the worst parts of their condition. Existing devices to aid them, like technology that tracks eye movements to spell out words, can be slow and frustrating to use. However, a different type of technology called brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), has been developing quickly. A study published in Nature Neuroscience reports that an experimental BCI helped two people with paralysis type on a virtual keyboard with their minds. The device relies on AI to decode brain activity that corresponds with (对应) attempting different movements. In the study, tiny sensors were placed in each participant’s motor cortex, the region responsible for movement. Then, the brain implant users were instructed to try performing 30 unique finger motions, and a computer translated the brain activity associated with each attempted movement into a distinct keystroke on a virtual keyboard. In the experiment, both participants typed sentences using only their minds. One, paralyzed from the neck down, reached 47 characters per minute with 81% accuracy. The other, who has ALS, typed up to 110 characters (about 22 words) per minute with 95% accuracy — almost as fast as a typical person texting on a phone. The performance differences might partially be from the number of implanted sensors and where they were located in the BCI users’ brains, study co-author Justin Jude explained. The differences could also come from how their distinct conditions affect their brains. Still, the work has limitations. The sample size included only two people, and the device implantation procedure is invasive. But “reading these finger movements is also a big step toward being able to restore complex reach and grasp movements for people with upper extremity paralysis,” Jude says in a statement. “And there’s also room to make this communication tool better — like adding a shorthand (速写) system or personalized keyboard to make typing even faster.” 12. What issue is highlighted in the first paragraph? A. Big challenges of curing paralysis. B. Physical sufferings from paralysis. C. High costs of communication devices. D. Poor performances of existing communication aids. 13. How does the BCI device enable users to type? A. By reading brain signals of imagined moves. B. By following their eye movements. C. By translating typed texts into spoken words. D. By selecting letters on a virtual keyboard. 14. Why does the author mention the two results? A. To point out the small size of the sample. B. To prove more sensors guarantee faster typing. C. To stress performances vary for different reasons. D. To show the communication efficiency of the device. 15. What does the writer think of the BCI technology? A. It’s too risky to be practical. B. Its future application is uncertain. C. It’s ready for immediate use. D. It’s promising but in its early stage. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍脑机接口BCI，借助AI解码大脑意念动作信号，帮助瘫痪患者意念打字。实验效果良好，但存在样本少、手术有创等局限，该技术前景广阔但仍有待完善。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Existing devices to aid them, like technology that tracks eye movements to spell out words, can be slow and frustrating to use.(现有的辅助设备，例如用于追踪眼球运动以拼写单词的技术，使用起来可能缓慢且令人沮丧)”可知，第一段中强调了现有通信辅助设备性能差。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The device relies on AI to decode brain activity that corresponds with (对应) attempting different movements. In the study, tiny sensors were placed in each participant’s motor cortex, the region responsible for movement. Then, the brain implant users were instructed to try performing 30 unique finger motions, and a computer translated the brain activity associated with each attempted movement into a distinct keystroke on a virtual keyboard.(该设备利用人工智能来解码与尝试不同动作相对应的大脑活动。在研究中，研究人员将微型传感器植入每位参与者的运动皮层，即负责运动的区域。随后，脑植入设备使用者被要求尝试执行30种不同的手指动作，计算机会将每次尝试动作所对应的脑活动转化为虚拟键盘上的特定按键操作)”可知，BCI设备通过读取用户想象动作的大脑信号让用户进行打字。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In the experiment, both participants typed sentences using only their minds. One, paralyzed from the neck down, reached 47 characters per minute with 81% accuracy. The other, who has ALS, typed up to 110 characters (about 22 words) per minute with 95% accuracy — almost as fast as a typical person texting on a phone.(在实验中，两名参与者仅凭意识输入句子。其中一名从颈部以下瘫痪的人，每分钟能输入47个字符，准确率高达81%；另一名患有ALS（肌萎缩侧索硬化症）的人，每分钟可输入多达110个字符（约22个单词），准确率达95%，几乎与普通人用手机发短信的速度相当)”可知，作者列举两个受试者的实验结果，是为了直观展示这款设备的交流效率极高。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Still, the work has limitations. The sample size included only two people, and the device implantation procedure is invasive. But “reading these finger movements is also a big step toward being able to restore complex reach and grasp movements for people with upper extremity paralysis,” Jude says in a statement. “And there’s also room to make this communication tool better — like adding a shorthand (速写) system or personalized keyboard to make typing even faster.”(不过，这项工作仍存在局限。样本仅包含两人，且设备植入过程具有侵入性。但Jude在一份声明中表示：“读取这些手指动作，也是迈向恢复上肢瘫痪患者复杂抓取和伸展动作的重要一步。此外，我们还有空间进一步改进这一通信工具——例如加入速写系统或个性化键盘，使打字速度更快。”)”可知，作者认为脑机接口技术前景广阔，但尚处于早期阶段。 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。 The saying “laughter is the best medicine” has been around for centuries, but only in recent decades has science begun to explain the reasons behind laughter’s magical effect. Laughter begins in the brain as a result of humor, surprise, or the joy of human connection. ____16____ This makes laughter a full-brain activity of emotion and movement. ____17____ These chemicals provide a sense of reward and pleasure, reduce physical discomfort and create a sense of delight, and deepen feelings of trust and connection with people around you. Laughter also sets your body into “rest and digest” mode. In this process, the stressful fight-or-flight response is limited. Your muscles are loosened, and your breath is deepened. ____18____ Beyond being an expression of humor, laughter benefits your body and mind in many ways. Laughter reduces stress. Modern life is full of things that stress you out:deadlines, academic worries, social pressure, etc. ____19____ Heart health is another area where laughter works its magic. When you laugh, blood vessels ( 血 管 ) expand, reducing blood pressure. One study showed that watching a comedy increased blood flow in participants by 22%. The conclusion is clear: joy helps the heart. Over time, regular laughter may reduce the risk of heart attacks. If laughter is medicine, then the solution is simple:make space for joy. This may involve spending more time with friends who make you laugh, watching comedies instead of endless newsfeeds, or practicing laughter yoga to release tension. ____20____ So the next time you feel like laughing, laugh out loud! Your body and mind will thank you. A. But the stress is too much for people to stay calm. B. This is why laughter often leaves you feeling relaxed. C. Laughter releases chemicals that make you feel good. D. This is because cartoons and comedies are often funny. E. Even funny memories or humorous stories can be beneficial. F. When we laugh, several brain regions become active together. G. But a few minutes of laughter can help you recover from stress. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】介绍“笑是良药”，从大脑原理、身体反应等方面阐述大笑对身心的诸多益处，并建议多创造快乐。 【16题详解】 前文“Laughter begins in the brain as a result of humor, surprise, or the joy of human connection.(幽默、惊喜或人际交往带来的愉悦会让大脑产生笑意。)”，后文“This makes laughter a full-brain activity of emotion and movement.(这使得笑成为一项调动情绪与肢体的全脑活动。)”。由此可知，空格处要说明笑时大脑多个区域被激活。F项“当我们大笑时，大脑的多个区域会一同活跃。”符合语境。 【17题详解】 后文“These chemicals provide a sense of reward and pleasure, reduce physical discomfort and create a sense of delight, and deepen feelings of trust and connection with people around you.(这些化学物质带来愉悦满足感，缓解身体不适，加深与身边人的信任联结。)”。由此可知，空格处要引出化学物质。C项“大笑会释放让你感觉舒适的化学物质。” 符合语境。 【18题详解】 前文“In this process, the stressful fight-or-flight response is limited. Your muscles are loosened, and your breath is deepened.(该过程中，应激反应被抑制，肌肉放松，呼吸加深。)”。由此可知，空格处总结这个变化带来的感受。B项“这就是为什么大笑后你常常会感到放松。”符合语境。 【19题详解】 前文“Laughter reduces stress. Modern life is full of things that stress you out: deadlines, academic worries, social pressure, etc.(笑可以减压。现代生活充满压力：截止日期、学业烦恼、社交压力等。)”，后文“Heart health is another area where laughter works its magic.(心脏健康是笑发挥奇妙作用的另一领域。)”。由此可知，空格处衔接压力，说明笑能缓解压力。G项“但几分钟的大笑就能帮你从压力中恢复过来。”符合语境。 【20题详解】 前文“This may involve spending more time with friends who make you laugh, watching comedies instead of endless newsfeeds, or practicing laughter yoga to release tension.(可以多和能逗你笑的朋友相处，看喜剧，练习大笑瑜伽释放压力。)”，后文“So the next time you feel like laughing, laugh out loud!(所以下次想笑的时候就放声大笑！)”。由此可知，空格处继续补充获得快乐的途径。E项“哪怕有趣的回忆或幽默故事也会有益处。”符合语境。 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。 Last year, I joined a summer camp focusing on Guizhou’s karst ecology. Our teacher, Mr. Li, a local ecologist, ____21____ us to a former rocky desert — once a “lifeless place” but now green again. As we walked, Mr. Li pointed to the ____22____ hills. “Years ago, rain washed soil away, leaving only rocks,” he said. “Many villagers had to move out to ____23____ .” We fell silent, imagining the barren land. Suddenly, a group of goats appeared, eating grass on the hillside. A classmate ____24____, “Won’t they destroy the plants?” Mr. Li smiled and explained: “These are special goats. Local farmers raise them ____25____ — not too many, so grass can regrow. It’s a way to balance ecology and ____26____ . We then visited a ____27____ by the stream. Workers there were growing walnut trees and peppers. “These plants have strong roots to hold soil,” Mr. Li told us. “They’re called the ‘green bank’ for villagers, ____28____ both food and income.” Later, we saw workers setting up fences. They were ____29____ the area to protect rare birds that had returned. A boy found a bird’s nest in a tree, and we all watched it ____30____ not to disturb the eggs inside. On the last day, we planted saplings on a dry slope. My hands hurt after digging in the rocky soil, but I felt ____31____ . Mr. Li said, “Small actions ____32____ over time. This is how we turn deserts back to forests.” Leaving the camp, I looked back at the green hills. I used to think nature’s recovery was ____33____ , but now I know it’s possible with science and effort. Guizhou’s ____34____ from rocky desert to lush land tells us: humans and nature can ____35____ in harmony. 21. A. followed B. led C. forced D. pushed 22. A. green B. bare C. high D. steep 23. A. survive B. play C. research D. travel 24. A. apologized B. reminded C. asked D. argued 25. A. freely B. secretly C. carefully D. randomly 26. A. education B. economy C. technology D. medicine 27. A. farm B. school C. hospital D. museum 28. A. wasting B. storing C. providing D. exchanging 29. A. repairing B. protecting C. describing D. measuring 30. A. quietly B. excitedly C. carelessly D. anxiously 31. A. proud B. bored C. nervous D. painful 32. A. pass B. change C. add D. disappear 33. A. necessary B. impossible C. easy D. urgent 34. A. journey B. dream C. challenge D. promise 35. A. grow B. work C. meet D. live 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者去年参加贵州喀斯特生态夏令营，在老师李先生的带领下了解石漠化治理与生态修复的过程，认识到人与自然能够和谐共生。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们的老师李先生，一位本地生态学家，带领我们来到一处曾经的石漠——这里曾是一片“毫无生机之地”，如今重披绿装。A. followed跟随；B. led带领；C. forced强迫；D. pushed推。根据下文“As we walked(我们边走边看)”可知，李先生在前面带领我们参观。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：走着走着，李先生指着绿油油的山丘。A. green绿色的；B. bare光秃的；C. high高的；D. steep陡峭的。开篇第一段已交代这片石漠“once a ‘lifeless place’ but now green again(曾是不毛之地，如今重披绿装)”，说明经过治理，这里已经重新变绿。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：许多村民不得不搬出去才能生存。A. survive生存；B. play玩耍；C. research研究；D. travel旅行。根据上文“Years ago, rain washed soil away, leaving only rocks(多年前，雨水冲走了土壤，只留下岩石)”可知，村民无法在此谋生，只能迁去其他地方以求生存。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：一位同学问：“它们不会毁掉这些植物吗？”A. apologized道歉；B. reminded提醒；C. asked问；D. argued争辩。根据下文“Mr. Li smiled and explained(李先生微笑着解释)”可知，同学是在提出疑问。 【25题详解】 考查副词。句意：当地农民精心饲养它们——数量不多，这样草才能再长出来。A. freely自由地；B. secretly秘密地；C. carefully精心地；D. randomly随意地。根据下文“not too many, so grass can regrow(数量不多，草才能再长)”可知，饲养是精心照料地、有规划地。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：这是在生态与经济之间寻求平衡的一种方式。A. education教育；B. economy经济；C. technology技术；D. medicine医药。养羊这件事之所以要“平衡”，是因为它一边连着生态“— not too many, so grass can regrow(控制数量，让草场得以恢复)”，另一边连着economy(经济)：农民靠养羊、卖羊获得收入来源。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：随后我们参观了溪边的一座农场。A. farm农场；B. school学校；C. hospital医院；D. museum博物馆。根据下文“Workers there were growing walnut trees and peppers.(那里的工人们正在种植核桃树和辣椒)”可知，参观的是一处从事种植的农场。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：它们被称为村民的“绿色银行”，既提供食物又带来收入。A. wasting浪费；B. storing储存；C. providing提供；D. exchanging交换。根据上文“These plants have strong roots to hold soil.(这些植物有强壮的根系来固定土壤)”可知，这些植物既能固土又为村民提供食物和收入。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们正在保护这片区域，以守护回归的珍稀鸟类。A. repairing修复；B. protecting保护；C. describing描述；D. measuring测量。根据上文“Later, we saw workers setting up fences.(后来，我们看到工人们在搭建围栏)”可知，工人设围栏是为了保护区域。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：一个男孩在树上发现了一个鸟巢，我们全都安静地注视着它，以免惊扰里面的鸟蛋。A. quietly安静地；B. excitedly兴奋地；C. carelessly粗心地；D. anxiously焦虑地。根据上文“A boy found a bird’s nest in a tree.(一个男孩在树上发现了一个鸟巢)”可知，大家小心翼翼、安静地观看，以免惊扰。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管双手酸痛，但我感到自豪。A. proud自豪的；B. bored厌烦的；C. nervous紧张的；D. painful疼痛的。根据上文“My hands hurt after digging in the rocky soil.(在石质土壤里挖土后，我的手很疼)”可知，作者虽辛苦却因参与生态修复而自豪。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：李先生说：“微小的行动日积月累。这就是我们将沙漠变回森林的方式。”A. pass经过；B. change改变；C. add增加、累积；D. disappear消失。根据下文“This is how we turn deserts back to forests.(这就是我们如何让沙漠变回森林)”可知，植树、护草等一个个微小的行动，在时间的推移下不断叠加累积，最终促成沙漠变森林的质变。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我过去以为自然的恢复是不可能的，但现在我知道只要依靠科学和努力就能实现。A. necessary必要的；B. impossible不可能的；C. easy容易的；D. urgent紧急的。根据下文“Leaving the camp, I looked back at the green hills.(离开营地时，我回头望向那些青山)”可知，原本光秃的山丘已重现绿意，说明自然恢复并非不可能。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：贵州从石漠地到郁郁葱葱土地的变化历程告诉我们：人类与自然能够和谐共处。A. journey历程；B. dream梦想；C. challenge挑战；D. promise承诺。根据全文介绍的贵州石漠化治理后从昔日不毛之地到如今绿意盎然的整个过程可知，昔日寸草不生的石漠如今已有草木和山羊，这是贵州生态由石漠到绿地的转变历程。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：贵州从石漠地到郁郁葱葱土地的变化历程告诉我们：人类与自然能够和谐共处。A. grow生长；B. work工作；C. meet相遇；D. live生活。根据上文“On the last day, we planted saplings on a dry slope.(最后一天，我们在一处干涸的山坡上种下了树苗)”可知，人类通过植树参与生态修复，人与自然和谐共存。 II卷 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 spending power of young people ____36____ (vary) from person to person. Each, however, is ____37____ (face) with the same question: what to do with their money? Some teens may spend their money on online activities ____38____ others can make good use of money. For instance, with her grandmother’s help, eight-year-old Thompson started making “Kare Bags” containing ____39____ (necessity) for the homeless, which made their lives ____40____ (easy). It’s important for younger generations to know an appropriate way to spend money. Thanks to Jerry, he put forward a method to teach teenagers ____41____ to spend money wisely. When Jerry’s grandchildren turned 13, his present to each of them was three jars for Spending, Saving, and Giving — he has since added a fourth jar for investing. It was from then on ____42____ his grandchildren started to be in control of the money they received. The present is more than a few jars — he is giving them the opportunity ____43____ (learn) lifelong values. The wider aim of the jars is to encourage teenagers to think ____44____ (objective) about money and what it can do. In a word, this method will make a ____45____ (different) to teenagers’ future. 【答案】36. varies 37. faced 38. while 39. necessities 40. easier 41. how 42. that 43. to learn 44. objectively 45. difference 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述不同年轻人消费能力各异，有人挥霍，有人善用，杰瑞用分罐法引导青少年理性明智对待金钱。 【36题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：年轻人的消费能力因人而异。设空处是句子谓语，描述事实使用一般现在时，主语The spending power of young people表示单数意义，谓语动词使用三单形式。 【37题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：然而，每个人都面临着同样的问题：用他们自己的钱做什么？be faced with“面对着”，此处使用过去分词，构成一般现在时的被动语态。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：一些青少年可能会把他们的钱花在网络活动上，然而其他青少年可能会充分利用（自己的）钱。此处表示前后两种人的对比，使用连词while“然而”表对比。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：例如，八岁的汤普森在祖母的帮助下开始制作Kare Bags，里面装有为无家可归者准备的必需品，让他们的生活变得更加轻松。空处应填名词作containing的宾语，结合句意“为无家可归者准备的必需品”应不止一种，用复数形式。 【40题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：同上。结合句意可知，此处暗含着与过去的比较，使用形容词比较级。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：多亏了杰瑞，他提出了一个教青少年如何明智地花钱的方法。此处是“疑问词+不定式”结构，作宾语，表示“如何花钱”使用疑问词how。 【42题详解】 考查强调句。句意：就是从那时开始，他的孙子孙女们开始掌控他们收到的钱。此处是强调句“It is+被强调部分+that/who(被强调部分是人时可用who)+其他”，本句中被强调部分是状语from then on，故用that。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这份礼物不仅仅是几个罐子——他在给予他们学习终身价值观的机会。此处应用动词不定式作定语，the opportunity to do sth.表示“做某事的机会”。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：这些罐子更大的目标是要鼓励青少年们客观地看待金钱以及它能做什么。修饰动词短语think about应用副词形式。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：总之，这个方法会对青少年的未来有影响。此处是固定短语make a difference“起作用，有影响”。 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，你所在的城市将于下周举办“非物质文化遗产”（the Intangible Cultural Heritage）展览活动。现面向全市招募志愿者，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的（申请志愿者岗位）； 2. 个人优势（如语言能力、相关经历、个人品质等）； 3. 个人承诺与期待。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam,​ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】例文 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua, a senior high school student. Knowing that our city will hold the Intangible Cultural Heritage exhibition next week and recruit volunteers, I’m writing to apply for the volunteer position. I am fully qualified for this job. First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. Besides, I have taken part in several similar voluntary activities before, so I have rich working experience. If I am lucky enough to be admitted, I will devote myself to the service and introduce our traditional culture well. I sincerely hope to get this precious chance. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，撰写一封志愿者申请信，报名参加城市非遗展览志愿活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 胜任的：qualified → competent 投入：devote oneself to → dedicate oneself to 珍贵的：precious → valuable 参加：taken part in → participate in 2. 句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. 拓展句：First of all, my English proficiency is such that I am able to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. 【点睛】【高分句型1】First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】If I am lucky enough to be admitted, I will devote myself to the service and introduce our traditional culture well. (运用了if引导条件状语从句) 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。 The day Leo transferred to our high school was unremarkable, except for the silence that followed his introduction. “This is Leo. His family just moved here from overseas. Please make him feel welcome,” Mrs. Davis, our English teacher, said with an encouraging smile. Leo murmured a quiet “hello,” his accent thick and unfamiliar, and quickly took the empty seat at the back of the class. From that day on, he became a ghost (幽灵) in the hallway — present but unseen. The language barrier was like a wall. During discussions, when called upon, Leo would struggle to find the right words, his face flushing with frustration. Whispers and suppressed (强忍住的) giggles (咯咯笑) from a few classmates, especially from Mark and his friends, often followed his attempts. I saw the embarrassment in his eyes, a silent beg to be left alone. I wanted to say something to offer help, but I feared being associated with the “outsider” and becoming a target myself, so I remained a silent observer, with my sympathy locked away. One day, our English teacher gave us a pairwork project. We needed to prepare a short play together. When hearing I was paired with Leo, I felt a little worried. I saw Leo sitting in the corner, looking lonely and nervous, as if he would be ignored again. Seeing the worry on his face, I remembered my own feeling when I first joined a new club. I knew it was time to be brave. 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。 Walking to Leo, I smiled and suggested we start the project. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day for our performance finally came, and we stood in front of the class. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Walking to Leo, I smiled and suggested we start the project. At first, he seemed surprised, but then a glimmer of hope flickered in his eyes. We sat down together and began to discuss the play. Leo’s ideas were creative and unique, but he still had trouble expressing himself clearly. I listened patiently, helping him find the right words and explaining the meanings of some difficult expressions. As we worked together, I found myself enjoying his company. We spent many afternoons practicing the play, and gradually, Leo’s confidence grew. The day for our performance finally came, and we stood in front of the class. My heart was pounding with nervousness, but Leo looked calm and determined. As we started acting, I was amazed by how well Leo did. His lines were delivered with confidence, and his expressions were vivid. The class was completely silent, watching our performance intently. When we finished, the classroom erupted into thunderous applause. Leo and I looked at each other and smiled, knowing we had overcome the language barrier and won the respect of our classmates. From that day on, Leo was no longer a ghost in the hallway. He became my good friend, and we helped each other grow and learn. 【解析】 【详解】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Leo转学到新学校因语言障碍受同学嘲笑，作者与他搭档完成项目，在合作中Leo逐渐自信，最终他们的表演赢得同学尊重。 1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写作者与Leo合作准备项目的过程，包括讨论、练习等，以及Leo的变化。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写他们表演时的情况，以及表演结束后全班的反应，还有他们之后的关系。 2. 续写线索：开始项目——讨论创意——练习表演——表演成功——赢得尊重——成为朋友 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： ①做某事有困难：have trouble doing sth./have difficulty doing sth. ②表演：act/perform 情绪类： ①平静的：calm/composed ②惊讶的：amazed/surprised 【点睛】[高分句型1] I listened patiently, helping him find the right words and explaining the meanings of some difficult expressions.(运用了现在分词helping和explaining作伴随状语) [高分句型2] As we worked together, I found myself enjoying his company.(运用了As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 $ 庆阳二中2026-2027学年度第一学期高二英语第一次月考卷 注意事项： 1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间为120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考号等填写在答题卡上。 3.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。 4.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What kind of food does the man prefer? A. Chinese food. B. Indian food. C. Italian food. 2. What does Andrew do? A. A college student. B. A postman. C. A tourist guide. 3. What does the man think of the book? A. It is worth buying. B. It is too expensive. C. It is meaningless. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a park. B. In a restaurant. C. In a library. 5. What is Lily likely to do next? A. Go to bed. B. Turn down the music. C. Prepare for an anniversary. 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。每段对话或读白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What sport is the woman interested in? A. Cycling. B. Surfing. C. Diving. 7. Why does the woman prefer a quiet place? A. She wants to shoot a video. B. She wants to relax and read. C. She wants to have a sunbath. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Keeping a diet. B. Losing weight. C. Starting an organization. 9. What does the woman recommend for the man? A. Getting a personal trainer. B. Finding a local guide. C. Following a daily routine. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. How does the woman usually make friends? A. By participating in sports. B. By joining clubs. C. By using social apps. 11. What does the man think of online friendship? A. It is so annoying. B. It lacks physical contact. C. It has huge security risks. 12. What does the man prefer? A. Online communication. B. Face-to-face interaction. C. A smaller circle of friends. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What can we know about the store? A. It’s newly opened. B. It offers discounts today. C. It sells various brands of smartphone. 14. How does the woman describe the smartphone? A. It has a powerful camera. B. It has super-fast data speed. C. It entered the market last year. 15. What can the man do if he receives a wrong product? A. Exchange it within 7 days. B. Keep the product for free. C. Get a discount for the product. 16. How will the man pay probably? A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What help will the school give students? A. Helping them pick suitable art courses. B. Providing them with financial support. C. Analyzing their advantages and disadvantages. 18. What information can be found on the school website? A. Course schedules. B. Introductions to some artworks. C. A complicated registration form. 19. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students. 20. What is the announcement mainly about? A. An art competition will be held. B. Some new courses will be added. C. The class timetable will be changed. 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 There are many apps that use mobile phone cameras and other devices that might surprise gardeners. Here are some examples: Seek by iNaturalist It is an app from the website iNaturalist. To use it, simply take a picture or point your camera at a plant, insect, or animal and you will get important information about it. You can also find lists of plants, insects and animals in your area, add your observations, and connect with experts. From Seed to Spoon It helps users grow crops. You can add which fruits and vegetables you would like to grow on a virtual “Grow Box” from a list of images. It will then give seed-starting,transplanting, and harvesting dates for those plants based on your location using satellite (卫星) data. The free version of the app also provides information on each crop’s requirements for temperature, sunlight, water, and fertilizer. PictureThis It will identify your plant and provide information about it from a picture on your phone’s camera. After using all the provided free identifications, you will be asked to watch advertisements or share the app to earn more. Or you can pay $29.99 a year for the paid version. The paid version provides treatment information for sick plants. It also includes plant-care guides, access to a team of experts at any time, and unlimited plant identifications. Google Lens It uses image recognition technology to identify plants, trees, animals, and insects. It can be found on the Google app or by the Google Search bar in your mobile browser onAndroid and Apple products. Then, touch the camera image and choose a photo from your phone’s photo history. Lens can also be used to identify other objects and places, and to compare products to buy online. The tool is free. 1. What do Seek by iNaturalist and PictureThis have in common? A. They both have a“Grow Box”. B. People can have access to experts. C. They are mainly used for identifying animals. D. People need to pay for using them. 2. How can we get more further information from PictureThis? A. By watching advertisements. B. By paying $2.99 a year. C. By sharing valuable observations. D. By taking pictures of plants. 3. What is special about Google Lens? A. It can treat sick plants. B. It offers plant-care guides. C. It can find the animals in your area. D. It helps shop on the Internet. B What would you do if you encountered a homeless person on the street? Most people, caught in the rush of daily life, would look away, walk faster, or hold their bags tightly. Some might drop a few coins into a cup, but rarely stop to talk or even make eye contact. Brian Peterson used to be one of them. One evening, Peterson was completely lost in a book, feeling as if the words were speaking directly to his heart, when the loud and familiar singing from the street outside broke the silence. In the past, he would have closed the window, ignoring it. But tonight, motivated by the book’s message of love and connection, he gathered his courage, went outside and started a conversation. He learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris, a musician from Kentucky who came to California to chase his dream, yet ended up living on the street for a decade. Inspired by Faris’ story, Peterson, an art school graduate, offered to paint his portrait. This small gesture gave birth to Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization devoted to painting portraits of unhoused individuals. Using vivid colors, Peterson aimed to capture not just their outward appearance, but their unique personalities, emotions, and untold life stories. As public interest in the portraits grew, Peterson, the founder of the organization, began selling the large, signed paintings for thousands of dollars. Half of the profits were placed into a love account for each subject, enabling them to improve their situations. Some used the funds for food or medical care, while Faris used his to record an album and continue the musical career. Over eight years, the project expanded. What began with a simple conversation has grown into Faces of Mankind, a nationwide collective of artists. It turns out that true kindness can turn invisible souls into visible hope. 4. What can be the title of the book mentioned in paragraph 2? A. Love Does: Hope from Street. B. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. C. Life Has Ups and Downs. D. The Secret of an Artist: A Must-Have. 5. What is the feature of Peterson’s paintings? A. Capturing people’s inner worlds. B. Reflecting people’s social position. C. Applying pencil-drawing styles. D. Expressing artists’ personal feelings. 6. How does Faces of Santa Ana help the homeless? A. It teaches painting skills. B. It records albums for them. C. It provides funding support. D. It collects money from the public. 7. What is the main message of the passage? A. A single book can completely transform a person’s outlook on life. B. Painting portraits is an effective way to raise money for the poor. C. One small act of connection can grow into a nationwide movement that restores hope. D. Homeless people often have hidden talents that deserve to be discovered. C A scientist working with NASA has offered a simple answer to a long-standing question: if the Universe is so large, why haven’t we heard from intelligent aliens? In an early study that has not yet been peer-reviewed, Dr Robin Corbet, from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, argues that it could simply be because they’re not interested in finding us. This question is often called the “Fermi paradox”. It has bothered researchers since the middle of the last century. It points out that the universe seems big enough to hold many habitable worlds, yet we have found no clear signs of intelligent life beyond the Earth. For decades, astronomers have kept listening to cosmic signals in hope of finding alien intelligence. Some people think aliens are hiding, or that they are too advanced for us to understand. Corbet offers a more ordinary explanation. Instead of mysterious reasons, he gives a down-to-earth explanation. He argues that many civilizations might stop making major progress after reaching a “good enough” level of technology. Once life becomes comfortable, curiosity may wane. Even if travel between stars is possible, a civilization might explore for a time and then decide there is little new to discover. Each journey could bring fewer surprises, so the cost of exploration no longer seems worth it. Corbet compares this to getting used to something: when the same experience happens again and again, it feels less exciting. If most civilizations reach such a limit, sending messages across space may start to seem pointless. In that case, our radio searches might pick up only weak “leakage” signals — radio waves that escape by accident — rather than purposeful messages. Corbet adds that a detection could happen someday, but it might not lead to a big jump in our technology. The Galaxy, he suggests, may be full of life — just not life that finds us especially important. 8. Why has humanity failed to make contact with aliens according to Corbet? A. Aliens are hiding from dangers. B. Aliens lack advanced space tech. C. Aliens dislike long space travel. D. Aliens pay little attention to us. 9. What is the “Fermi paradox” mainly about? A. Rules of advanced alien groups. B. Birth of planets in the galaxy. C. Lack of clear signs of alien life. D. History of space exploration. 10. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “wane” in paragraph 3? A. React. B. Seize. C. Fade. D. Rate. 11. What does the last paragraph imply? A. Aliens regard humans as highly important. B. Alien messages might be sent unintentionally. C. Finding aliens will advance our tech greatly. D. Radio searches will soon find strong signals. D People with paralysis (瘫痪) affecting their speech and hands can struggle to communicate, and the loss is considered one of the worst parts of their condition. Existing devices to aid them, like technology that tracks eye movements to spell out words, can be slow and frustrating to use. However, a different type of technology called brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), has been developing quickly. A study published in Nature Neuroscience reports that an experimental BCI helped two people with paralysis type on a virtual keyboard with their minds. The device relies on AI to decode brain activity that corresponds with (对应) attempting different movements. In the study, tiny sensors were placed in each participant’s motor cortex, the region responsible for movement. Then, the brain implant users were instructed to try performing 30 unique finger motions, and a computer translated the brain activity associated with each attempted movement into a distinct keystroke on a virtual keyboard. In the experiment, both participants typed sentences using only their minds. One, paralyzed from the neck down, reached 47 characters per minute with 81% accuracy. The other, who has ALS, typed up to 110 characters (about 22 words) per minute with 95% accuracy — almost as fast as a typical person texting on a phone. The performance differences might partially be from the number of implanted sensors and where they were located in the BCI users’ brains, study co-author Justin Jude explained. The differences could also come from how their distinct conditions affect their brains. Still, the work has limitations. The sample size included only two people, and the device implantation procedure is invasive. But “reading these finger movements is also a big step toward being able to restore complex reach and grasp movements for people with upper extremity paralysis,” Jude says in a statement. “And there’s also room to make this communication tool better — like adding a shorthand (速写) system or personalized keyboard to make typing even faster.” 12. What issue is highlighted in the first paragraph? A. Big challenges of curing paralysis. B. Physical sufferings from paralysis. C. High costs of communication devices. D. Poor performances of existing communication aids. 13. How does the BCI device enable users to type? A. By reading brain signals of imagined moves. B. By following their eye movements. C. By translating typed texts into spoken words. D. By selecting letters on a virtual keyboard. 14. Why does the author mention the two results? A. To point out the small size of the sample. B. To prove more sensors guarantee faster typing. C. To stress performances vary for different reasons. D. To show the communication efficiency of the device. 15. What does the writer think of the BCI technology? A. It’s too risky to be practical. B. Its future application is uncertain. C. It’s ready for immediate use. D. It’s promising but in its early stage. 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。 The saying “laughter is the best medicine” has been around for centuries, but only in recent decades has science begun to explain the reasons behind laughter’s magical effect. Laughter begins in the brain as a result of humor, surprise, or the joy of human connection. ____16____ This makes laughter a full-brain activity of emotion and movement. ____17____ These chemicals provide a sense of reward and pleasure, reduce physical discomfort and create a sense of delight, and deepen feelings of trust and connection with people around you. Laughter also sets your body into “rest and digest” mode. In this process, the stressful fight-or-flight response is limited. Your muscles are loosened, and your breath is deepened. ____18____ Beyond being an expression of humor, laughter benefits your body and mind in many ways. Laughter reduces stress. Modern life is full of things that stress you out:deadlines, academic worries, social pressure, etc. ____19____ Heart health is another area where laughter works its magic. When you laugh, blood vessels ( 血 管 ) expand, reducing blood pressure. One study showed that watching a comedy increased blood flow in participants by 22%. The conclusion is clear: joy helps the heart. Over time, regular laughter may reduce the risk of heart attacks. If laughter is medicine, then the solution is simple:make space for joy. This may involve spending more time with friends who make you laugh, watching comedies instead of endless newsfeeds, or practicing laughter yoga to release tension. ____20____ So the next time you feel like laughing, laugh out loud! Your body and mind will thank you. A. But the stress is too much for people to stay calm. B. This is why laughter often leaves you feeling relaxed. C. Laughter releases chemicals that make you feel good. D. This is because cartoons and comedies are often funny. E. Even funny memories or humorous stories can be beneficial. F. When we laugh, several brain regions become active together. G. But a few minutes of laughter can help you recover from stress. 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。 Last year, I joined a summer camp focusing on Guizhou’s karst ecology. Our teacher, Mr. Li, a local ecologist, ____21____ us to a former rocky desert — once a “lifeless place” but now green again. As we walked, Mr. Li pointed to the ____22____ hills. “Years ago, rain washed soil away, leaving only rocks,” he said. “Many villagers had to move out to ____23____ .” We fell silent, imagining the barren land. Suddenly, a group of goats appeared, eating grass on the hillside. A classmate ____24____, “Won’t they destroy the plants?” Mr. Li smiled and explained: “These are special goats. Local farmers raise them ____25____ — not too many, so grass can regrow. It’s a way to balance ecology and ____26____ . We then visited a ____27____ by the stream. Workers there were growing walnut trees and peppers. “These plants have strong roots to hold soil,” Mr. Li told us. “They’re called the ‘green bank’ for villagers, ____28____ both food and income.” Later, we saw workers setting up fences. They were ____29____ the area to protect rare birds that had returned. A boy found a bird’s nest in a tree, and we all watched it ____30____ not to disturb the eggs inside. On the last day, we planted saplings on a dry slope. My hands hurt after digging in the rocky soil, but I felt ____31____ . Mr. Li said, “Small actions ____32____ over time. This is how we turn deserts back to forests.” Leaving the camp, I looked back at the green hills. I used to think nature’s recovery was ____33____ , but now I know it’s possible with science and effort. Guizhou’s ____34____ from rocky desert to lush land tells us: humans and nature can ____35____ in harmony. 21. A. followed B. led C. forced D. pushed 22. A. green B. bare C. high D. steep 23. A. survive B. play C. research D. travel 24. A. apologized B. reminded C. asked D. argued 25. A. freely B. secretly C. carefully D. randomly 26. A. education B. economy C. technology D. medicine 27. A. farm B. school C. hospital D. museum 28. A. wasting B. storing C. providing D. exchanging 29. A. repairing B. protecting C. describing D. measuring 30. A. quietly B. excitedly C. carelessly D. anxiously 31. A. proud B. bored C. nervous D. painful 32. A. pass B. change C. add D. disappear 33. A. necessary B. impossible C. easy D. urgent 34. A. journey B. dream C. challenge D. promise 35. A. grow B. work C. meet D. live II卷 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 spending power of young people ____36____ (vary) from person to person. Each, however, is ____37____ (face) with the same question: what to do with their money? Some teens may spend their money on online activities ____38____ others can make good use of money. For instance, with her grandmother’s help, eight-year-old Thompson started making “Kare Bags” containing ____39____ (necessity) for the homeless, which made their lives ____40____ (easy). It’s important for younger generations to know an appropriate way to spend money. Thanks to Jerry, he put forward a method to teach teenagers ____41____ to spend money wisely. When Jerry’s grandchildren turned 13, his present to each of them was three jars for Spending, Saving, and Giving — he has since added a fourth jar for investing. It was from then on ____42____ his grandchildren started to be in control of the money they received. The present is more than a few jars — he is giving them the opportunity ____43____ (learn) lifelong values. The wider aim of the jars is to encourage teenagers to think ____44____ (objective) about money and what it can do. In a word, this method will make a ____45____ (different) to teenagers’ future. 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，你所在的城市将于下周举办“非物质文化遗产”（the Intangible Cultural Heritage）展览活动。现面向全市招募志愿者，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的（申请志愿者岗位）； 2. 个人优势（如语言能力、相关经历、个人品质等）； 3. 个人承诺与期待。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam,​ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 The day Leo transferred to our high school was unremarkable, except for the silence that followed his introduction. “This is Leo. His family just moved here from overseas. Please make him feel welcome,” Mrs. Davis, our English teacher, said with an encouraging smile. Leo murmured a quiet “hello,” his accent thick and unfamiliar, and quickly took the empty seat at the back of the class. From that day on, he became a ghost (幽灵) in the hallway — present but unseen. The language barrier was like a wall. During discussions, when called upon, Leo would struggle to find the right words, his face flushing with frustration. Whispers and suppressed (强忍住的) giggles (咯咯笑) from a few classmates, especially from Mark and his friends, often followed his attempts. I saw the embarrassment in his eyes, a silent beg to be left alone. I wanted to say something to offer help, but I feared being associated with the “outsider” and becoming a target myself, so I remained a silent observer, with my sympathy locked away. One day, our English teacher gave us a pairwork project. We needed to prepare a short play together. When hearing I was paired with Leo, I felt a little worried. I saw Leo sitting in the corner, looking lonely and nervous, as if he would be ignored again. Seeing the worry on his face, I remembered my own feeling when I first joined a new club. I knew it was time to be brave. 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。 Walking to Leo, I smiled and suggested we start the project. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day for our performance finally came, and we stood in front of the class. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $