湖南省邵阳市九校联盟2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题（创新实验班）

2026年10月邵阳市高二拔尖创新班联考 英语答案与评分标准 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B A C C B A C C A B B A A C A B C B C B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 A C B C A B D C D D B D A D C B A C F G 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 D A B C B A D C B D A A C D B 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） A篇 21. A 22. C 23. B B篇 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D C篇 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. B D篇 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. C 39. F 40. G 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. A 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. B 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. Referred 57. playing 58. more precise 59. to provide 60. which 61. on 62. were expected 63. consistently 64. innovation 65. the 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 【参考范文】My Views on AI-driven Mental Health Support on Campus Recently, many schools have begun to offer AI-assisted psychological counseling to help students deal with mental pressure. This new form of mental support has obvious advantages. AI is always available and can protect students’ privacy perfectly, making them more willing to share their troubles. However, it also has shortcomings. It lacks real emotional communication and cannot give warm, targeted guidance like professional teachers. In my opinion, AI is a useful tool but not a replacement for humans. Schools should combine AI counseling with offline psychological guidance to offer students better mental health support. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【参考范文】 Javin stared at the opened envelope in shock. His heart sank again when he saw the envelope was torn roughly. He was filled with suspicion and doubt. He thought the girl must have opened it and taken the money before putting it back. He was about to question the driver when he saw a girl coming towards them. It was the girl who picked up the envelope on the bus. The driver explained that the girl was very anxious to find the owner of the envelope and asked him for advice. Following the driver’s advice, Javin checked the envelope and found a message in it. It read, “I found an envelope with a college registration fee inside on the bus. I thought the owner must be very worried, so I didn’t touch it. I hope the owner can check it carefully after getting it. Sincerely, Elowen.” Javin read the words carefully, and all his suspicion disappeared. He felt a sense of shame, which was so overwhelming, and his face turned red. He was so moved by the girl’s sincere heart that he thanked the girl repeatedly. He finally realized that kindness has no boundaries. 录音原文 Text 1 毕业后规划 推断题——行为动作类 W: David, what are you going to do after you graduate this summer? M: Well, that’s still up in the air. My dad owns a software company, and he wants me to help in their accounting department. I think about going back to school and getting an MBA. Text 2 堵车 推断题——谈话背景类 W: There’s another traffic jam on the highway. We’re going to be stuck in this for a while. I wonder if there’s an accident. M: No. There are simply too many cars. Well, let’s put on some music. Text 3 推迟酒店入住时间 推断题——数字类 M: Hello, I booked a room at your hotel from March 10th to 12th. My name is Jacky Brown. W: Yes, Mr. Brown. You want to confirm it, right? M: No. I need to put off my check-in date for five days because my flight has been changed. Text 4 不懂乐器 W: Listen! Ella is singing. M: Yeah, and she’s singing jazz. Good taste. I would pick up the guitar over there to accompany her if I were not completely ignorant when it comes to musical instruments. Text 5 搬了新家 M: How are you settling in? W: Oh, we’re still in a bit of a mess, but Lisa seems to like it here because there is a garden for her to have fun. There isn’t a swimming pool though. M: Have you found a school for your kids? W: Yes, it only takes 10 minutes to go to school on foot. Text 6 音乐偏好 第7题为推断题——数字类 W: Tommy, don’t you think punk music is too noisy? M: Yeah, very loud. But I am so into it. W: Why do you like punk music? M: I sometimes feel stressed after a long day of work. And so, it was a good outlet for me, a way to express myself outside of the office. W: Will you have a chance to perform in public? M: Playing on stage may bring me success and money, but now I haven’t considered that. How about you, Amy? Do you like music? W: Yeah. (7) I have played the piano since I was 6 years old. It has been 20 years. My father is a classical musician and he influences me a lot. Text 7 购买手表 第9题为推断题——数字类 M: Excuse me, I’m looking for a GPS watch. Can you recommend one to me? W: Sure. What will you mainly use it for? M: (8) I need one for long days outside. I’ll go hiking with some friends in a mountain for two weeks. W: In this case, Garmin’s Enduro is perfect for you. It is the top choice for ultra athletes. (8) The main benefit of this watch is the superior battery life — it can be used for up to 320 hours with solar charging. It is the best long-lasting watch. M: This watch is really powerful and it looks great. I’m afraid it’s too expensive. W: (9) It usually costs 900 dollars. But if you buy it today, I can give you a 10% discount. M: That’s great! I’ll take it. Text 8 如何应对孩子挑食的问题 第10题为推断题——身份关系类；第12题为推断题——行为动作类 W: (10) As a parent of a picky eater, I am concerned Caroline is not getting adequate daily nutrients. M: This is very common. A lot of kids would rather go hungry than eat the broccoli and chicken on their plate. W: (12) So what should I do, Dr. Brain? M: One thing parents don’t have to concern too much is protein. It’s rare that kids don’t get enough protein every day. They don’t need that much. Their bodies are so little. W: That would be great. M: Iron is an essential nutrient. Growing children need even more iron than adults. Cereal is a good source of iron. It is often appealing to picky eaters. W: (12) Okay, I got that. What else? M: (11) Eating fruit can be challenging for picky eaters. Freeze-dried fruit offers a possible solution. It provides the same amount of nutrients as fresh fruit. W: That’s not a problem for Caroline. She likes to eat fruit. By the way, can you recommend a brand of cereal? Text 9 亚马孙河干旱问题 第16题为推断题——数字类 W: What are you busy with, Tom? M: (13) I’m reading materials about the Amazon River. I need to prepare for a class presentation. W: What have you already known about the river? M: I have just read some very bad news about it. (14) It has reached its lowest level in over a century due to a severe drought. W: (15) It must be impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and the local ecosystem now. M: You’re right. (14) Boats cannot go anywhere. Food and water cannot reach remote villages. High water temperatures have also resulted in the deaths of over 100 endangered river dolphins. W: (15) That’s really sad! I know the city of Manaus is the most populous in the region. People there must be suffering now. M: You bet. (16) The city has recorded a water level of 13.59 meters, significantly lower than the 17.60 meters recorded the previous year. It’s the lowest level since record-keeping began in 1902. W: So what caused the drought? Is it global warming? M: Experts say it was the result of El Nino climate phenomenon. Text 10 出国留学项目介绍 第19题为推断题——身份关系类 W: (20) Good morning, everyone. Now I’d like to tell you about an API study abroad program. Through this program, you can study at Universidad de Salamanca in Salamanca. (17) Salamanca is Spain’s most famous college town, and certainly the oldest. Universidad de Salamanca was established all the way back in 1218, making it one of the first higher education institutions in the world! You can either enroll at the Universidad de Salamanca through API for an entire year or just one semester. Healthcare students have the rare opportunity to take courses related to their majors. (18) The program also includes courses in advanced Spanish language and culture. It’s also one of the best study abroad programs for business students if health and medicine aren’t your thing. (19) I studied in this university for one semester last year. It opened doors for me that I didn’t even know existed. It provided me with helpful skills that I could use in my everyday life. I learned so much about the world and about myself abroad. (19) Now I come back to my own university. The experience helps me a lot in my study. I hope you can benefit from such an experience, too. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $这是2026年邵阳市高二拔尖创新班第二次英语考试听力部分。听力部分分为第一第2两个小节，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标注在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually. And I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. What kinds of events do you organize? Well, we have . social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes, every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drinker or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday spanish, tuesday, I tell him, wednesday german and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the . first month free. 试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。David, what are you going to do after you graduate this summer? Well, that still up in my dad and the software company, and he wants me to help in their accounting department. I think about going back to school and getting an MBA. David, what are you going to do after you graduate this summer? Well, that still up in, my dad earns a software company and he wants me to help in their accounting department. I think about going back to school and getting an MBA. There is another traffic jam on the highway. We're going to be stuck in this for a while. I wonder if there is an accident. No, there are simply too many cars. Well, let's put on some music. There is another traffic jam on the highway. We're going to be stuck in this for a while. I wonder if there is an accident. No, there are simply too many cars. Well, let's put on some music. Hello, I booked a room at your hotel from march the tenth to the twelve. My name is jackie Brown. Yes, mister Brown, you want to confirm IT, right? no. I need to put off my check in date for five days because my flight has been changed. Hello, I booked a room at your hotel from march the tenth to the twelve. My name is jackie Brown. Yes, mister Brown, you want to confirm IT, right? no. I need to put off my check in date for five days because my flight has been changed. Listen, eller is singing, yeah. and she's singing jazz. Good taste. I would pick up the guitar over there to accompany her if I would not completely ignorant when IT comes to musical instruments. Listen, eller is singing, yeah. and she's singing jazz. Good taste. I would pick up the guitar over there to accompany her if I would not completely ignorant when IT comes to musical instruments. How are you settling in? Oh, we are still in a bit of a mess. But lisa seems to like IT here because there is a garden for her to have fun. There isn't a swimming pool though. Have you found a school . for your kids? Yes, IT only takes ten minutes to go to school on foot. How are you settling in? Oh, we are still in a bit of a mess. But lisa seems to like IT here because there is a garden for her to have fun. There isn't a swimming pool though. Have you found a school . for your kids? Yes, IT only takes ten minutes to go to school on foot. 第二节听下面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ABC3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，听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Tommy, don't you think punk music is . too noisy? Yeah, very loud. But I am so into IT. Why do you like punk music? I sometimes feel stressed after a long day of work. And so IT was a good outlet for me, a way to express myself outside of the office. Will you have a chance to perform in public? Playing on stage may bring me success and money, but now I haven't considered that. How about you, amy? Do you like music? Yeah, I have played the piano since I was six years old. He has been twenty years. My father is a classical musician, and he influences me a lot. Tommy, don't you think punk music is too noisy? Yeah, very loud. But I am so into IT. Why do you like punk music? I . sometimes feel stressed after a long day of work, and so IT was a good outlet for me, a way to express myself outside of the office. Will you have a chance to perform in public? Playing on stage may bring me success and money, but now I haven't considered that. How about you, amy? Do you like music? Yeah, I have played the piano since I was six years old. IT has been twenty years. My father is a classical musician, and he influenced me a lot. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Excuse me, i'm looking for a GPS watch. Can you recommend . one to me? sure. What will you . mainly use IT for long days? I'll go hiking with some friends in a mountain for two weeks. In this case, gardens and duro is perfect for you. IT is the top choice for ultra athletes. The main benefit of this watch is the superior battery life. IT can be used for up to three hundred and twenty hours with solar charging. IT is the best long lasting watch. This watch is really powerful, and IT looks great. I'm afraid it's too expensive. IT usually costs nine hundred dollars, but if you buy IT today, I can give you a ten percent discount. That's great. I'll take IT. Excuse me, i'm looking for a GPS watch. Can you recommend . one to me? sure. What will you mainly . use IT for one for days outside, i'll go hiking with some friends in a mountain . for two weeks. In this case, gardens and duro is perfect for you. IT is the top choice for ultra athletes. The main benefit of this watch is the superior battery life. IT can be used for up to three hundred and twenty hours with solar charging. IT is the best long lasting watch. This watch is really powerful, and IT looks great. I'm afraid it's too expensive. IT usually costs nine hundred dollars, but if you buy IT today, I can give you a ten percent discount. That's great. I'll take IT. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。As a parent of a picky either, I am concerned Caroline is not getting adequate daily nutrient. This is very common. A lot of kids would rather go hungry than eat the brockley and chicken on . their plate. So what should I do? Doctor brain? One thing parents don't have to concern too much is protein. It's rare that kids don't get enough protein every day. They don't need that much. Their bodies are so . little that would be great. Iron is in a central nutrient. growing. Children need even more iron than adults. Cereal is a good source of iron. IT is often appealing to . pick ears. Okay, I got that. What else? Eating fruit can be chAllenging foot, I eat. Freeze drive fruit offers a possible solution. IT provides the same amount of nutrient as fresh fruit. That's not a problem for Caroline. SHE likes to eat fruit. By the way, can you recommend a brand of cereal? As a parent of a picky either, I am concerned Caroline is not getting adequate daily nutrient. This is very common. A lot of kids would rather go hungry than eat the broccoli, I and chicken on their plate. So what should I do? doctor? Brain. one thing parents don't have to concern too much is protein. It's rare that kids don't get enough protein every day. They don't need that much. Their bodies are so little . that would be great. Iron is in a central nutrient. Growing children need even more iron than adults. Cereal is a good source of iron. IT is often appealing . to pick ees. Okay, I got that. What else? Eating fruit can be chAllenging for picky eaters. Freeze dried fruit offers a possible solution that provides the same amount of nutrient as fresh fruit. That's not a problem for Caroline. SHE likes to eat fruit. By the way, can you recommend a brand of cereal? 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。What are you busy with, tom? I'm reading materials about the amazon river. I need to prepare for a class presentation. What have you already known about the river? I have just read some very bad news about IT. IT has reached its lowest level in over a century. Due to a severe drought. IT must be impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and the local ecosystem. Now you are right. Boats cannot go anywhere. Food and water cannot reach remote villages. High water temperatures have also resulted in the deaths of over one hundred endanger river dolphins. That's really sad. I know the city of mouse is the most populous in the region. People there must be suffering now. You bet the city has recorded a water level of thirteen point five nine meters, significantly lower than the seventeen point six one meters recorded the previous year, is the lowest level since record keeping began in ninety nine. two. So what caused the drought is IT. Global warming . experts say IT was the result of Annie climate phenomenon. What are you busy with, tom? I'm reading . materials about the amazon river. I need to prepare for a class presentation. What have you already known about the river? I have just read some very bad news about IT. IT has reached its lowest level in over a century. Due to a severe drought. IT must be impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and the local ecosystem. Now you are right. Boats cannot go anywhere. Food and water cannot reach remote villages. High water temperatures have also resulted in the death of over one hundred endanger river dolphin's. That's really sad. I know the city of mouse is the most populous in the region. People there must be suffering now. You bet the city has recorded a water level of thirteen point five nine meters, significantly lower than the seventeen point six one meters recorded. The previous year is the lowest level since record keeping began in ninety nine two. So what caused the drought is IT global . warming experts say IT was the result of Annie climate phenomenon. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Good morning, everyone. Now i'd like to tell you about an A, P, I study abroad program. Through this program, you can study at university, the sala manka in sala manka. Sala manka is pain's most famous college town, and certainly the oldest university dad to sala manka was established all the way back in twelve, eight, eighteen, making IT one of the first higher education institutions in the world. You can either enroll at the university dad to sala manka through AP. I for an entire year or just one semester. Health care students have the rare opportunity to take courses related to their majors. The program also includes courses in advanced spanish language and culture, is also one of the best study abroad programs for business students. If health and medicine aren't your thing, I studied in this university for one semester last year. IT opened doors for me, but I didn't even know existed. IT provided me with helpful skills that I could use in my everyday life. I learned so much about the world and about myself abroad. Now I come back to my own university. The experience helps me a lot in my study. I hope you can benefit from such an experience too. Good morning, everyone. Now i'd like to tell you about an API study abroad program. Through this program, you can study at university, the sala manka in sala manka. Sala manka is spa's most famous college town, and certainly the oldest university dad to sala manka was established all the way back in twelve eighteen, making IT one of the first higher education institutions in the world. You can either enroll at the university dad to sala manka through AP. I for an entire year or just one semester, health care students have the rare opportunity to take courses related to their majors. The program also includes courses in advanced spanish language and culture, is also one of the best study abroad programs for business students. If health and medicine aren't your thing, I studied in this university for one semester last year. IT open doors for me that I didn't even know existed. IT provided me with helpful skills that I could use in my everyday life. I learned so much about the world and about myself abroad. Now I come back to my own university. The experience helps me a lot in my study. I hope you can benefit from such an experience too. 邵阳市九校联盟高二10月创新实验班联考 （英语学科试题） 本试卷共10页，67个小题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡上“贴条形码区”。 2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案写在试题卷上无效。 3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4．保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，只交答题卡，试题卷自行保存。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What does David consider doing after graduation? A. Working as an accountant. B. Furthering his studies. C. Starting his own business. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car. B. In a hospital. C. At the bus stop. 3. When will Jacky check in at the hotel? A. On March 10th. B. On March 12th. C. On March 15th. 4. What does the man mean? A. He dislikes jazz. B. He’s looking for a guitar. C. He can’t play any instrument. 5. Why does Lisa like the new house? A. It’s close to the school. B. She enjoys the garden. C. There is a swimming pool. 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、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Music. B. Work. C. Family. 7. How old is Amy? A. 14 years old. B. 20 years old. C. 26 years old. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the woman recommend Garmin’s Enduro? A. It has a fancy appearance. B. It is designed for athletes. C. It has the extremely long battery life. 9. What is the price of the watch today? A. $810. B. $900. C. $910. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between the woman and Caroline? A. Colleagues. B. Mother and daughter. C. Doctor and patient. 11. What can be a challenge to picky eaters according to the man? A. Eating cereal. B. Having fresh fruit. C. Getting enough protein. 12. What is the man doing? A. Giving suggestions. B. Promoting a product. C. Conducting an interview. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why is Tom reading about the Amazon River? A. To finish an assignment. B. To do scientific research. C. To teach a class. 14. What is probably the cause of the Amazon River’s problems? A. The damaged local ecosystem. B. The human behaviour. C. The terrible drought. 15. How does the woman feel about the Amazon River’s situation? A. Sorry. B. Hopeful. C. Annoyed. 16. How much does the water level drop compared with the previous year? A. 0.59 meters. B. 4.01 meters. C. 6 meters. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the feature of Salamanca? A. It is a young city. B. It is home to many celebrities. C. It is Spain’s most famous college town. 18. What does the speaker say about Universidad de Salamanca? A. It was established in 1208. B. It provides advanced Spanish courses. C. It is the first higher education institution in the world. 19. Who is the speaker? A. An API employee. B. A teacher. C. A student. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To explain the benefits of studying. B. To advertise a study abroad program. C. To introduce the history of a university. 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A In celebration of World Reading Day 2026, City Central Library invites the public to submit creative activity proposals for its April events. Proposal Requirements The call is open to all city residents, regardless of age or background. Submissions may be made individually or by a group of up to 3 people. Each individual or group may submit only ONE proposal. All submissions must be the applicant’s original work and suitable for a library setting. The entire proposal should be a maximum of 250 words and must include: ·Activity title: a creative and appealing name for your proposed activity ·Activity description (maximum 100 words): a clear explanation of how the activity promotes reading and engages participants ·Target audience: a specification of whether the activity is designed for children (5-12), teens (13-18), adults, or mixed age groups ·Estimated duration: an indication of how long the activity will take (e.g., one hour, half a day, or one week) ·Space needed: a description of any specific library space needed (e.g., the reading room, children’s area, or outdoor space) Submission Proposals must be submitted online by 5:30 PM on March 23, 2026, via the library’s official website. Selection Proposals will be judged by a panel of 3 librarians and 2 literature teachers based on the following criteria: Criterion Weight Creativity 30% Practicability 45% Community impact 25% Awards ·Best Creative Ideas (5 winners): $50 book vouchers+ one-year library membership ·Honorable Mention (10 winners): one-year library membership 21. How can a group of 6 people participate in this contest? A. They may form two groups. B. They must find one more person. C. They can submit as one group. D. They have to submit individually. 22. What should be included in the proposal? A. A 350-word activity description. B. Estimated audience number. C. The library area required. D. A list of books needed. 23. What should applicants focus on most when preparing their proposal? A. Is it completely new? B. Is it practical to carry out? C. Does it appeal to children? D. Does it have a creative title? B For gardeners who love neatness, autumn is a bit of a mixed blessing. Golden, autumn leaves look beautiful at first, but they soon turn brown and mushy, making many people want to throw them away. However, gardening and wildlife experts say this is unnecessary and even harmful. To those so inclined (有倾向的), Jon Stokes, the director of the Tree Council, shares his experience. “It’s not necessary. In 35 years of having a garden, I’ve never once swept a leaf, because I’ve never had to. They disappear within a week because the earthworms get them. The garden is completely full of wildlife and my grass has never suffered because of it,” he says. “Don’t take them away and drop them at the landfill, because you’ll have just taken all that goodness out of your garden. If you can’t bear to leave them where they are, get the kids to kick them into a corner, stick them in a pile, or let the hedgehogs (刺猬) and earthworms (蚯蚓) use them.” While gardens covered with fallen leaves may look like a mess to humans, to wildlife they are a vital source of nutrients and shelter. For an earthworm, a fallen leaf is a snack to be rolled up and pulled down into the soil. For an elephant hawkmoth caterpillar, it is a roof under which to shelter until spring. For a hedgehog, it is a bed to roll around in and turn into a nest. Even for a tree, the leafy covering is a source from which to “drink” during dry periods. Experts offer easy ways to balance neatness and nature. Oliver Fry from Surrey Wildlife Trust suggests piling leaves in dry areas for hedgehogs or wet areas for frogs. Leave some leaf-covered areas for insects, but keep others tidy. If you hate rotting leaves, cut them into small pieces — worms will carry them away faster, boosting the soil microorganisms. Adrian Thomas from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds stresses keeping leaves in the garden instead of landfills. Every gardener’s small effort with leaves can help nature a lot. Leaves aren’t waste; they’re free, natural helpers for healthy plants. 24. What does “a mixed blessing” imply in paragraph 1? A. Gardening is fun but time-consuming. B. Autumn is pleasant but heart-breaking. C. Fallen leaves are beautiful but mess-making. D. Wildlife is appealing but garden-harming. 25. What can be inferred about Jon Stokes from his words? A. He values nature’s process. B. He finds leaves damage grass. C. He thinks worms harm grass. D. He enjoys sweeping leaves. 26. According to Oliver Fry, what should we do with fallen leaves? A. Throw them into landfills. B. Place them in certain areas. C. Sweep them away right away. D. Leave them where they are entirely. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Feed the Fields B. Warm the Worms C. Guard the Gardens D. Leave the Leaves C In recent years, consumers have increasingly sought “clean-label” foods — products made with natural ingredients. This trend has driven scientists to search for safe, natural preservatives (防腐剂，保护剂). They have turned their attention to a part of the cashew nut (腰果) that is often thrown away — the shell. From it, they extract Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) and find that it contains special natural substances that can fight bacteria and prevent decay (变质). While this dark liquid has been studied for use in industries like paint and medicine, its potential for preserving food had not been fully explored until now. The scientists designed a careful experiment to test whether CNSL could help preserve beef, one of the most widely consumed meats globally. They applied the liquid to beef samples at different concentrations (含量、浓度). Some meat was left untreated as controls. The samples were then stored under different conditions — some at room temperature and others in refrigeration — for two weeks. During storage, a detailed microbiological evaluation was conducted to quantify total viable (活菌) counts and specific spoilage organisms (腐败菌), including Pseudomonas spp., Clostridium spp., and Proteus spp. Physicochemical analyses monitored changes in pH and water activity, while bacteria growth was assessed during storage at room temperature. The scientists discovered that the CNSL-treated meat showed significantly less bacterial growth than untreated meat. The effect was strongest at higher concentrations, with a 2.0% solution providing excellent protection while maintaining meat quality. Even at room temperature, it effectively delayed the meat’s souring process and reduced bacteria growth, helping the beef stay fresh-looking longer. The researchers note that further studies are needed to understand whether the liquid affects the taste and texture of the beef, and how it might be combined with modern packaging for even better results. Still, this study opens a window into nature’s own way of keeping food fresh — hidden inside a humble cashew shell. 28. Why are scientists studying cashew nut shells? A. To reduce waste in the food industry. B. To improve the taste of processed foods. C. To find natural alternatives to artificial preservatives. D. To develop new industrial materials for paint and medicine. 29. What was the primary focus of the microbiological evaluation? A. The variety of cashew species. B. The safety of refrigerated beef. C. The changes in pH and water activity. D. The effectiveness of CNSL against bacteria. 30. What does the experiment suggest about CNSL? A. It can improve meat quality over time. B. It performs best at room temperature. C. It speeds up the meat’s souring process. D. Its concentration and the storage life are closely related. 31. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of CNSL? A. Fully convinced. B. Cautiously optimistic. C. Hesitant and doubtful. D. Neutral and objective. D As global temperatures continue to rise, the demand for air conditioning is growing rapidly. According to the International Energy Agency, traditional air conditioning uses about 20% of all electricity consumed by buildings worldwide, and most of this energy comes from fossil fuels. Clearly, our comfort is coming at too high a cost. Interestingly, the solution might come from an unexpected source: termite mounds (白蚁丘). These structures, built by tiny insects using mud and plant fibers, are considered engineering wonders in nature. Even in hot and dry environments, termite mounds can remain relatively cool inside, with air circulating (循环) through their internal structures without any external power source. But how do they achieve this? Scientists have long been puzzled by this question. To investigate, researchers David Andréen and Rupert Soar carried out a study. They proposed that slight changes in the airflow above the mound create uneven air movements inside it. These air movements, they believed, help drive air through the network and contribute to maintaining a suitable internal environment. The team built simple 3D-printed models based on the narrow, interconnected channel networks found inside termite mounds. They also built a second set of models with straight channels of the same length. When the researchers applied gentle air movements to one end, air flowed through the branching network with significantly less resistance than through the straight channels, just as they had predicted. This suggested that it was the complex structure, rather than the total channel length, that improved airflow. By making air movement more efficient, the structure helps termite mounds regulate their internal conditions and remain comfortable living spaces even in extreme environments. According to the researchers, this structure could be incorporated into building walls in the future. Unlike traditional air conditioning, which relies on fans and consumes large amounts of energy, this system would require only tiny amounts of power to control airflow. “This might be groundbreaking,” said Andréen. “For the first time, we may be able to design buildings that breathe like living organisms rather than function like machines. The potential is enormous if we continue to explore what nature has to offer.” 32. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1? A. The inefficient use of electricity. B. The heavy dependence on fossil fuels. C. The growing impact of climate change. D. The unsustainability of traditional cooling. 33. Why are termite mounds described as “engineering wonders”? A. They can stay naturally cool. B. They are built by tiny insects. C. They have power sources inside. D. They are made of renewable materials. 34. Why did the team build straight-channel models? A. To measure the speed of airflow. B. To reduce the resistance of channels. C. To observe how air traveled through channels. D. To test whether the structure influenced airflow. 35. What does the underlined phrase “breathe like living organisms” in the last paragraph mean? A. Function effectively with sufficient energy. B. Provide fresh air through electronic controls. C. Circulate automatically by built-in structures. D. Adjust airflow by energy-efficient machines. 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。 We tend to respect and even idolize those who exhibit a lot of willpower. That colleague who manages to stay calm and focused in nearly every situation. The social media influencer who maintains a particularly decorated, camera-ready home. 36 Research suggests that these people are not only viewed as trustworthy but also morally superior. How can we mere mortals (凡人) compare? It seems that some are born with stronger self-control. 37 Traditionally, psychologists have defined self-control as the ability to wait for later, larger rewards. But it can also be thought of as a way to alter your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to reach a specific goal. When we have self-control, we can resist unhealthy impulses and persevere when we feel like quitting, experts say. 38 To improve willpower, it boils down to “just try harder,” said Kentaro Fujita, a professor of psychology at Ohio State University who studies self-regulation and decision making. 39 Preparation, mind-set and the ability to either avoid or reframe temptation (诱惑) can be far more effective than trying to “force that desire down,” Dr. Fujita said. There are multiple strategies for improving self-control. Research suggests that trying several is more effective than picking just one. First, create routines. People who are good at self-control tend to structure their lives and avoid having to make decisions in the moment. This could be by scheduling the same activity at the same time each day. Second, monitor your progress. Keep notes tracking what you have done each day toward your goal. 40 Also, edit your inner circle. People who support you and lift you up will give you a greater capacity for self-control. A. What is self-control and why does it matter? B. The friend who hits up the gym five times a week. C. Willpower shouldn’t be confused with self-control. D. Research indicates that willpower is the best strategy. E. And it takes both efforts and time to develop willpower. F. But self-control involves a set of skills that can be learned. G. Monitoring is the easiest and fastest way to improve self-control. 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） 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。 Earlier this year, a graduate student visited me. She expressed 41 about graduate school, feeling incompetent, out of place, and 42 despite her persistent efforts. Her story echoed my own — my initial 43 for academia had started to fade too. Looking back, I was a first-generation college student just like her. My initial academic 44 was inspiring: a high school senior taking human anatomy (解剖学) at a community college. I once wandered the campus 45 to attend a lecture. Those years let me know a career I’d never imagined: teaching and 46 students. When I became a professor, I still 47 higher education’s transformative power. I even had photos taken at the start of each term to mark these special 48 . But four years into the job, job cuts, students’ confusion, and attacks on science gradually fueled my cynicism (愤世嫉俗). I grew 49 , seeing college as a mirage (幻想), and stopped 50 the beginning of each term. Returning to the present, her situation resonated（共鸣) with me. We worked through her 51 together and I offered some suggestions. I shared my PhD struggles and described how 52 my research focus and guiding undergraduates renewed my sense of 53 . She followed my advice, adjusted her focus and cooperated with communities. Now she is doing well. Helping her regain her passion also restored my hope. I now connect more with graduate students, guiding them to focus on what they can 54 . Small, hopeful moments — like students supporting each other in class — constantly 55 me why I stay in academia. 41. A. curiosity B. impression C. joys D. doubts 42. A. unproductive B. unreliable C. unfair D. unfamiliar 43. A. design B. hope C. demand D. basis 44. A. skill B. career C. encounter D. award 45. A. silently B. eagerly C. confidently D. shyly 46. A. guiding B. respecting C. encouraging D. selecting 47. A. dealt with B. summed up C. searched for D. believed in 48. A. courses B. traditions C. moments D. achievements 49. A. quiet B. discouraged C. independent D. hesitant 50. A. fearing B. arranging C. quitting D. recording 51. A. struggle B. expectation C. journey D. passion 52. A. changing B. seeking C. spreading D. observing 53. A. duty B. patience C. Purpose D. trust 54. A. avoid B. copy C. decorate D. control 55. A. confuse B. remind C. ask D. show 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。 As the 2026 FIFA World Cup launched, industry experts saw this tournament as marking a milestone for AI-powered technologies at the highest level of international football. 56 (refer) to by media as the first “AI World Cup”, the event marked technology’s transition from laboratory testing to full application on the field. With Chinese technologies 57 (play) central operational roles, Hisense, as official VAR display partner, equipped the main video-review center with RGB-Mini LED televisions, enabling 58 (precise) refereeing decisions than before. Lenovo, FIFA’s official technology partner, deployed more than 17,000 computers and over 200 engineers across all 16 stadiums 59 (provide) technical support. Beyond hardware, Lenovo’s AI solutions also included “digital twin” technology, with 60 a full-body data scan was completed in just one second and a personalized 3D avatar appeared 61 the screen. These virtual replicas 62 (expect) to provide centimeter-level precision in offside decisions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino noted that Chinese companies have 63 (consistent) remained at the forefront as FIFA expands into new areas of 64 (innovate). He said 65 partnership between Lenovo and FIFA is expected to generate remarkable breakthroughs which will enhance officiating technology and create unprecedented fan experiences. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 近日，一些学校开始尝试使用AI辅助心理咨询（AI-driven Mental Health Support）。你校英文报就此现象开展征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1．AI辅助心理咨询的优势和不足； 2．你的观点和建议。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My Views on AI-driven Mental Health Support on Campus ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 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。 On a rainy Saturday afternoon, Javin, a senior high school student, hurried to the downtown bank to deposit (存钱) his college registration fee. The tightly sealed (密封) envelope contained all his hard-earned part-time savings and his parents’ modest earnings, which meant everything for his upcoming college admission. With the rain pouring down, he got on a crowded bus, grasping the envelope tightly in his pocket. The bus shook constantly with noisy passengers chatting and rushing. Focused on avoiding the rain and counting the stops, Javin got off in a hurry when he reached his destination. It was not until he stood under the shelter and reached for the envelope that his heart sank deeply. The pocket was empty. Panic flooded his mind instantly. The money was gone. He tried to recall every detail, but could only remember pushing through the crew d during the rush to get off. There was no personal information of him in the envelope. Even if someone picked it up and hoped to return it, they couldn’t contact him. Desperate and anxious, Javin ignored the heavy rain and ran after the departing bus. Cold rain streamed down his face, clouding his sight. Fortunately, the bus stopped at a red light two blocks ahead. He rushed ahead and knocked hard on the bus door, begging the driver to open it. Hearing his voice, the warm-hearted driver let him on and listened patiently to his urgent explanation. After hearing Javin’s description, the driver pulled out a brown envelope from the console (中控台). “A girl named Elowen picked this up on the seat and left it here before she got off,” the driver said gently. Relief washed over Javin, and he thanked the driver repeatedly, feeling grateful for the stranger’s kindness. He reached out to take his envelope eagerly. However, the moment Javin’s fingers touched the envelope, his smile froze. The sealed edge of the envelope had been roughly torn open, not in the neat way he had sealed it. 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。 Javin stared at the opened envelope in shock. _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Following the driver’s advice, Javin checked the envelope and found a message in it. _______________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $