河南省信阳高级中学2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

听力考试正式开始。Kate, you are leaving for your new school tomorrow. Can I do something to help you pack? Please ask mum where my old school backpackers. Kate, you are leading for your new school tomorrow. Can I do something to help you pack? Please ask mum where my old school backpackers. Listen to the next question. Thanks for coming out here. Officer, there is an abandoned car outside my house. IT blocked my way. Have you asked around your neighbor? Od. yes, but none of my neighbors know who wants IT, thanks for coming out here. Officer, there is an abandoned the car outside my house. IT blocked my way. Have you asked around your neighborhood? Yes, but none of my neighbors know who wants that. Listen to the next question. Good morning. I'd like to send this package to london . in a customers form. please okay contents um sweaters yes, there are gifts value fifty dollars. Weight oh I don't know the weight . put in on the scale. Good morning. I'd like to send this package to london. Fill in a customers form. please. okay? Contents on sweers. Yes, they are gifts, value fifty dollars. weight? Oh, I don't know the weight. Put IT on the scale. Listen to the next question. Hey Sally, I ve got Andrew's book back here. Can you give IT to him? I won't see him today. Harry IT has a science books in IT. Will you see him tomorrow? Um we have science together the day after tomorrow. I'll give IT to him then. Hey, Sally, i've got Andrews book back here. Can you give IT? I won't see him today. Henry IT has . his science books in IT. Will you see him tomorrow? Um we have science together the day after tomorrow. I'll give you to him then. Listen to the next question. I'm so glad the weekend is finally here. Where are you going? me? I'm thinking of going fishing in the river nearby. How about you? I'm going to go camping in the mountains. I want to go jogging while i'm there. I'm so glad the weekend is finally here. Where are you going? me? I'm thinking of going fishing in the river nearby. How about you? I'm going to go camping in the mountains. I want to go jogging while i'm there. Listen to the next question. Are you enjoying your new job time? It's great. thanks. I'm doing really well, and it's great having the extra money. It's the same salary as before, but I get paid of bonus every . three months. I bet you miss your company provided automobile. I'm actually enjoying not having to drive or hunt for a parking space. What about your workmates? Do you share a harmonious relationship with them? I'm the only one in my department here, so it's totally different from my old office, which was open plan. No more quick chat between emails. Are you enjoying your new job time? It's great. thanks. I'm doing really well, and it's great having the extra money. It's the same salary as before, but I get paid of bonus every three months. I bet you miss your company provided automobile. I'm actually . enjoying not having to drive or hunt for a parking space. What about your workmates? Do you share a harmonious relationship with them? I'm the only one in my department here, so it's totally different from my old office, which was open plan. No more quick chat between emails. Listen to the next question. I've decided to start working out. oh, really, i've never imagined you being a fitness enthusiasts. Actually, i'm not. But I realized my poor health the other day after I received my medical examination results. Plus i'm incredibly out of shape. I can't even keep up with lily when I walk with her. So what's your work out routine going to be? I'm not sure i'm thinking of doing a little bit of weight training and some running. Then I can help my wife, lisa, Carry groceries and walk the dog easily. Sounds good, but maybe you should take IT easy at first. You're right. I'll start with short runs and light weights. thanks. I ve decided to start working out. Oh. really, i've never imagined you being a fitness enthusiasts. Actually, i'm not. But I realized my poor health the other day after I received my medical examination results. Plus i'm incredibly out of shape, I can't even keep up with lily when I walk with her. So what's your work out routine going to be? I'm not sure i'm thinking of doing a little bit of weight training and some running, then I can help my wife lisa, Carry groceries and walk the dog easily. Sounds good, but maybe you should take IT easy at first. You're right. I'll start with short runs and light weights. thanks. Listen to the next question. So eric, how's your life in Greenland? Oh. I live on the coast and make a living as a Fisherman so I can get a view of the sea every day. That's why I enjoy living there. I heard that winters in Greenland are somewhat shorter than they used to be. Is IT because of global warming. I guess. Yes, that's true. Have you heard of the Greening of Greenland? The Greening? What does that mean? Well. the average temperature in Greenland is rising faster than that in other places between two thousand and one and two thousand and eleven, IT was, on average one point five degrees southeast warmer than IT was during the of century in order to lower the temperature. Now I have planted trees around my house. Besides, farmers have grown more grasp for their animals than before. It's time to take action to protect the world. So, eric, how was your life in Greenland? Oh. I live on the coast and make a living as a Fisherman so I can get a view of the sea every day. That's why I enjoy living there. I heard that winters in Greenland are somewhat shorter than they used to be. Is IT because of global warming. I guess. Yes, that's true. Have you heard of the Greening of . Greenland? The Greening? What does that mean? Well, the average temperature in Greenland is rising faster than that in other places between two thousand and one and two thousand and eleven. IT was, on average one point five degrees southeast warmer than IT was during the twenty of century in order to lower the temperature. Now I have planted trees around my house. Besides, farmers have grown more grass for their animals . than before. It's time to take action to protect the world. Listen to the next question. Here's the new menu for the restaurant. Jenny Terry. I love the addition of the seafood and vegetarian options. They're wonderful and expensive, but I think they'll make a big difference. It'll also help us stand out from the competition and attract a wider range of customers. Yeah, good idea. I also want . to start offering delivery services. We can reach more customers that way. What do you . think will need delivery drivers? Allen said he'd be happy to do IT at first. If we need more people, we can hire some. How about the packages . i've got that covered? I increased the order for leftovers . packaging that's perfect. Then um i'll handle the scheduling to make a room for the deliveries. Do you want to add anything to the menu before we finalize IT? How about a deal for repeat customers? It'll be good for repeat customer loyalty, and it'll be another selling point for marketing. I'll add IT to our website. Great idea. I'll make sure to include that in our promotions. The new menu looks like it's going to be amazing. Here's the new menu for the restaurant. Jenny. How Terry, I love the addition of the seafood and vegetarian options. They're wonderful and expensive, but I think it'll make a big difference. It'll also help us stand out from the competition and attract a wider range of customers. Yeah, good idea. I also want to . start offering delivery services. We can reach more customers that way. What do you . think we will need delivery drivers? Allen said he'd be happy to do IT at first. If we need more people, we can hire some. How about the packaging i've got . that covered? I increased the order for leftovers packaging that's perfect. Then um i'll . handle the scheduling to make a room for the deliveries. Do you want to add anything to the menu before we finalize IT? How about a deal for repeat customers and will be good for repeat customer loyalty, and it'll be another selling point for marketing. I add you to our website. Great idea. I'll make sure to include that in our promotions. The new menu looks like it's going to be amazing. Listen to the next question. How do things get their names? That is not always an easy question to answer. There are many different ways today. Let's look at how two things got their names. Many people associate key wi fruit with new zealand, but this fruit is actually native to china. China is the top producer of kiwi fruit. A teacher from new zealand took IT from china in nineteen thousand four. Then in one thousand hundred and fifty nine, a new zealand and company wanted to ship the fruit abroad. They named a kv after their national bird by the nineteen and seventies. Everyone was calling the fruit by that name. Next, let's talk about zippers. What would we do without zippers? This clever little invention is used to fasten many different things. Zippers were developed by several people over many years, starting in thousand and fifty one. During that time, the device had a number of names. Finally, in one thousand and twenty three, an american company named a zipper and trademark ted. The word zipper comes from the sound that makes when IT opens or closes. However, the company lost its trademark in one thousand hundred and thirty when zipper became popular as a general term. Nowadays, ninety percent of zippers are produced by a japanese company called YK. K. How do things get their names? That is not always an easy question to answer. There are many different ways today. Let's look at how two things got their names. Many people associate key wi fruit with new zealand, but this fruit is actually native to china. China is the top producer of kiwi fruit. A teacher from new zealand took IT from china in nineteen four. Then in one thousand nine hundred and fifty nine, a new zealand and company wanted to shift the fruit abroad. They named a kv after their national bird. By the nineteen seventies, everyone was calling the fruit by that name. Next, let's talk about zippers. What would we do without zippers? This clever little invention is used to fasten many different things. Zippers were developed by several people over many years, starting in nineteen fifty one. During that time, the device had a number of names. Finally, in one thousand nine twenty three, an american company named a zipper and trade market. The word zipper comes from the sound that makes when IT opens or closed. However, the company lost its trademark in one thousand, nine and thirty when zipper became popular as a general term. Nowadays, ninety percent of zippers are produced by a japanese company called Y, K, K. 听力部分到此结束。 河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2026-2027学年高二上期10月学科测试（一） 英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C B A C B C A B B A 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 C B B A B C A A C C 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 B A B B D C C A B A 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 D D C D C A E B D G 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 B A C D A C D C B B 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 B C A D A 56．lit 57．creatively 58．to participate 59．inspiration 60．what 61．a 62．Rooted 63．on/upon 64．where 65．themselves 66．One possible version: Dear Tony, Regarding the Chinese historic story you want, I recommend “Kong Rong Sharing Pears”. Kong Rong, a four-year-old boy, chose the smallest pear for himself, leaving the larger ones for his brothers. The story is a perfect choice because it highlights traditional Chinese values that are still relevant today. It teaches the importance of humility and consideration. By sharing this story, you can convey the timeless lesson that true greatness lies in thinking of others. This will not only enrich your speech but also connect with audiences from different backgrounds. Hope my recommendation is helpful. Best wishes for your speech! Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份给交换生好友Tony回复邮件，为其参加演讲比赛推荐一则体现中华传统美德的历史故事，介绍故事内容、说明推荐理由并送上参赛祝福。 【详解】1.词汇积累 传统的：traditional→conventional 谦逊：humility→modesty 体贴：consideration→thoughtfulness 永恒的：timeless→everlasting 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：This will not only enrich your speech but also connect with audiences from different backgrounds. 拓展句：Not only will this enrich your speech, but it will also connect with audiences from different backgrounds. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The story is a perfect choice because it highlights traditional Chinese values that are still relevant today.（运用了because引导原因状语从句以及关系代词that引导定语从句） 【高分句型2】This will not only enrich your speech but also connect with audiences from different backgrounds.（运用了“not only...but also...”连接并列结构） 67．    Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current, and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies to show his worried family that he was okay. Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a short period of time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! He quickly arrived at the bedroom, but it was difficult for him to save his mother alone. Fortunately, other rescue personnel arrived in time and together they put the elderly person on the lifeboat. “If it had been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t have been here,” Johnny said. “She’s never been happier to see me.” Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections she got in the water. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在飓风及潜在强风暴即将来袭的背景下，美国部分地区居民虽有暂时离家躲避飓风的习惯，但并非所有人都愿意这样做。84岁且行动不便、依靠轮椅的Karen Lauder在飓风来袭时拒绝撤离，坚信风暴不会太强。随着风暴肆虐，她家周围水位危险上升，当水淹到屋内较低处时，住在附近几个街区外的儿子Johnny先安排好儿子和宠物，随后跳出窗户游向母亲家展开救援。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Johnny曾经是一名救生员。”可知，第一段可描写Johnny在洪水激流中艰难游泳、争分夺秒赶去救母亲的惊险过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“Karen在屋里喊叫的声音对他来说简直就是音乐！”可知，第二段可描写Johnny找到母亲并与其他救援人员合力将她救出，最终全家虽失去一切却庆幸生还的感人结局。 2.续写线索：游向母亲家——自拍报平安——与时间赛跑——听到呼喊声——到达卧室——联合救援——事后感慨——母亲治疗与家人现状 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①前行：make his way/move forward ②到达：arrive at/get to ③治疗：treat/remedy 情绪类 ①担心：worried/concerned ②感激：grateful/thankful 【点睛】[高分句型1] As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies to show his worried family that he was okay. (由as引导的时间状语从句和that引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections she got in the water. (由although引导的让步状语从句和省略that/which引导的限制性定语从句) 附：听力原文： 1． 【原文】M: Kate, you are leaving for your new school tomorrow. Can I do something to help you pack? W: Please ask Mum where my old school backpack is. 2． 【原文】W: Thanks for coming out here, officer. There is an abandoned car outside my house. It blocked my way. M: Have you asked around your neighbourhood? W: Yes, but none of my neighbours know who owns it. 3． 【原文】W: Good morning. I’d like to send this package to London. M: Fill in a customer’s form, please. W: OK. Contents, um, sweaters. Yes, they are gifts. Value — fifty dollars... weight — Oh, I don’t know the weight. M: Put it on the scale. 4． 【原文】M: Hey, Sally. I’ve got Andrew’s book bag here. Can you give it to him? W: I won’t see him today, Harry. M: It has his science books in it. Will you see him tomorrow? W: Umm, we have science together, the day after tomorrow. I’ll give it to him then! 5． 【原文】W: I’m so glad the weekend is finally here. Where are you going? M: Me? I’m thinking of going fishing in the river nearby. How about you? W: I’m going to go camping in the mountains. I want to go jogging while I’m there. 6．~7． 【原文】W: Are you enjoying your new job, Tom? M: It’s great, thanks. I’m doing really well, and it’s great having the extra money. It’s the same salary as before, but I get paid a bonus every three months. W: I bet you miss your company-provided automobile! M: I’m actually enjoying not having to drive or hunt for a parking space! W: What about your workmates? Do you share a harmonious relationship with them? M: I’m the only one in my department here, so it’s totally different from my old office, which was open-plan. No more quick chats between emails! 8．~10． 【原文】M: I’ve decided to start working out. W: Oh, really? I’ve never imagined you being a fitness enthusiast. M: Actually, I’m not, but I realized my poor health the other day after I received my medical examination results. Plus I’m incredibly out of shape. I can’t even keep up with Lily when I walk her. W: So what’s your workout routine going to be? M: I’m not sure. I’m thinking of doing a little bit of weight training and some running. Then I can help my wife Lisa carry groceries and walk the dog easily. W: Sounds good! But maybe you should take it easy at first. M: You’re right. I’ll start with short runs and light weights. Thanks. 11．~13． 【原文】W: So, Eric, how is your life in Greenland? M: Oh, I live on the coast and make a living as a fisherman, so I can get a view of the sea every day. That’s why I enjoy living there. W: I heard that winters in Greenland are somewhat shorter than they used to be. Is it because of global warming, I guess? M: Yes, that’s true. Have you heard of “the greening of Greenland”? W: “The greening”? What does that mean? M: Well, the average temperature in Greenland is rising faster than that in other places. Between 2001 and 2011, it was on average 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than it was during the 20th century. In order to lower the temperature, now I have planted trees around my house. Besides, farmers have grown more grass for their animals than before. W: It’s time to take action to protect the world. 14．~17． 【原文】M: Here’s the new menu for the restaurant, Jenny! W: Oh, Terry! I love the addition of the seafood and vegetarian options. They’re wonderful and expensive but I think they’ll make a big difference. M: It’ll also help us stand out from the competition and attract a wider range of customers. W: Yeah, good idea! M: I also want to start offering delivery services. We can reach more customers that way. What do you think? W: We’ll need delivery drivers. M: Allen said he’d be happy to do it at first. If we need more people, we can hire some. W: How about the packaging? M: I’ve got that covered. I increased the order for leftovers packaging. W: That’s perfect then M: Umm, I’ll handle the scheduling to make room for the deliveries. Do you want to add anything to the menu before we finalize it? W: How about a deal for repeat customers? It’ll be good for repeat customer loyalty, and it’ll be another selling point for marketing. I’ll add it to our website. M: Great idea. I’ll make sure to include that in our promotions. The new menu looks like it’s going to be amazing! 18．~20． 【原文】 W: How do things get their names? That is not always an easy question to answer. There are many different ways. Today let’s look at how two things got their names. Many people associate kiwifruit with New Zealand, but this fruit is actually native to China. China is the top producer of kiwifruit. A teacher from New Zealand took it from China in 1904. Then in 1959, a New Zealand company wanted to ship the fruit abroad. They named it kiwi after their national bird. By the 1970s, everyone was calling the fruit by that name. Next, let’s talk about zippers. What would we do without zippers? This clever little invention is used to fasten many different things. Zippers were developed by several people over many years starting in 1851. During that time, the device had a number of names. Finally in 1923, an American company named a “zipper” and Trademarked it. The word zipper comes from the sound it makes when it opens or closes. However, the company lost its trademark in 1930 when zipper became popular as a general term. Nowadays ninety percent of zippers are produced by a Japanese company called YKK. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2026-2027学年高二上期10月学科测试（一） 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，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纸上。 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案是：C。 1．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Schoolmates. B．Teacher and student. C．Father and daughter. 2．What does the woman want to do? A．Call her neighbours. B．Have the car moved. C．Find her own car. 3．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At the post office. B．At a bank. C．At a clothing shop. 4．When will Andrew and Sally have science class? A．Today. B．Tomorrow. C．The day after tomorrow. 5．What may the man do on the weekend? A．Go camping. B．Go fishing. C．Go jogging. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．What does the man appreciate about the new job? A．The company car. B．The parking space. C．The increased income. 7．What do we know about the man? A．He works alone now. B．He drives to work. C．He often chats with workmates. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．Why does the man plan to do workouts? A．To help with housework. B．To keep healthy. C．To be a fitness coach. 9．Who is Lisa? A．The man’s pet. B．The man’s wife. C．The man’s workmate. 10．What does the woman advise the man to do? A．Start with small goals. B．Walk the dog every day. C．Have another medical examination. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．Why does the man like living in Greenland? A．He can escape hot weather. B．He likes its grasslands. C．He enjoys the sea view. 12．What can be learned about Greenland? A．Its springs are shorter than before. B．Its average temperature rises faster than other places. C．It is colder now than it was in 2011. 13．What did the man do for Greenland? A．He grew more grass. B．He planted trees. C．He protected animals. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．What does the woman think of the menu? A．Attractive. B．Ordinary. C．Traditional. 15．Who will do the deliveries first? A．Jenny. B．Allen. C．Terry. 16．What did the man do? A．He hired new people. B．He changed the schedule. C．He increased the order for leftovers packaging. 17．What will the woman do next? A．Add something to the website. B．Contact repeat customers. C．Buy some seafood. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．Where does kiwifruit originate? A．China. B．New Zealand. C．America. 19．When did the company lose its trademark “zipper”? A．In 1851. B．In 1923. C．In 1930. 20．Which is the largest producer of zippers? A．A US company. B．A British company. C．A Japanese company. 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 Welcome to our guide of the Best Movies of 2024, featuring every Certified Fresh movie as they come in week by week! Joker: Folie a Deux (Oct. 4) The first Joker stunned Hollywood by becoming a $1 billion hit despite being R-rated and having a modest budget for a comic book movie. The sequel (续作) comes at a challenging time for the comic book genre, but can Joiner 2 have the last laugh? Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role As Arthur Fleck, with Lady Gaga joining as co-lead in this musical in filmmaker Todd Phillips’ feature. Twisters (July 19) The new version of the 90s movie Twister stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos. Minari’s Lee Isaac Chung directs. The original followed storm- chasers in Oklahoma and was known for its inventive special effects that brought tornadoes to the big screen. Inside Out 2 (June 14) The gang is back together in this animated follow-up to the beloved Pixar movie that follows the anthropomorphized (人格化) emotions of a young girl led by Amy Poehler’s Joy. Joining for this round is Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke. Mufasa: The Lion King (Dec. 20) After Jon Favreau’s The Lion King remake made more than S 1. billion at the box office in 2019, Disney was keen to return to the world with a prequel (前传) focusing on Mufasa. This time, Barry Jenkins directs the cartoon with — Aaron Pierre voicing Mufasa, a role made famous by James Earl Jones in the 1994 animated feature. 21．Which movie is a remake? A．Joker: Folie a Deux. B．Twisters. C．Inside Out 2. D．Mufasa: The Lion King. 22．What do Inside Out 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King have in common? A．Both are animated films. B．Both introduce new characters. C．Both are made by new directors. D．Both are financially successful. 23．Where is the text probably from? A．journal on film studies. B．An entertainment website. C．A textbook on movie history. D．A daily newspaper on global news. B “Growing fruit trees is a very simple way to stay in love with our world,” says Vivian Keh, playwright and daughter of immigrants, holding a basket of persimmons (柿子) she’s cultivated to feel connected to her Korean ancestors. Keh is just one of the 50 remarkable subjects in naturalist writer Amy Stewart’s The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession, a collection of portraits of people transformed by their love of trees. Initially, trees struck Stewart as an odd thing to collect. Intrigued by this community of enthusiasts, she discovered educators, preservationists and visionaries, all drawn to a kind of curation, motivated by reasons diverse as their projects. They plant trees in public and private spaces both modest and expansive, nurturing (培育) their collections to honor beloved dead, attract wildlife, preserve rare species’ connect to history, invest in the future, grow food and create beauty. Steward categorizes these tree collectors according to their sense of purpose. Kenneth Hoegh, one of the book’s “ecologists”, tests which cold-loving species might grow in a warming and historically treeless Greenland. “Healer” Joe Hamilton plants loblolly pines on a parcel of land he got from his enslaved ancestors with an eye toward long-term sustainable forestry which he hopes will establish a source of generational wealth for his family. Reagan Wytsalucy has a plan to restore traditional peach orchards on Navajo land as one of the “community builders” who seek to bring people together. Adding to the book’s charm are Stewart’s watercolor’ illustrations — she gives Us a look at each of her human subjects while also cataloging the most wonderful qualities of featured trees, such as Seussian eucalyptus seed pods and delicate camellia blossoms. After spending time in this varied commonwealth, you’ll undoubtedly experience an intense desire to rest under the shade of a leafy oak. But something even deeper is happening here: by creating a space for people to talk about something they love. “How often do any of us get a chance to pour our hearts out to a stranger?” she writes. “Somehow, talking about trees made it possible.” 24．What does the underlined word “curation” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Connection. B．Collection. C．Treatment. D．Transformation, 25．What purpose of planting trees is mentioned in paragraph 3? A．To preserve rare species. B．To honor beloved dead. C．To develop new varieties. D．To strengthen social bonds. 26．What does the quote in the last paragraph suggest about discussing trees? A．It inspires new ideas. B．It rarely happens in public. C．It allows deep emotional sharing. D．It helps resolve environmental issues. 27．What does the writer think of the book? A．Complicated. B．Conventional. C．Inspiring. D．Intense. C For many, travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about making the most of the journey. However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often accompanied by vomiting, known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this common issue, a company has stepped up to offer a revolutionary solution: the Vehicle Motion Cues feature. Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnection between what your eyes see and what your body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system (the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the brain receives mixed signals. This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness, nausea, and overall discomfort — symptoms all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers. The new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to those likely to experience motion sickness. This revolutionary feature works by displaying animated dots, around the edges of your screen, which move at the same time and speed as the motion of your vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in line with what your eyes see, effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness. The magic lies in the simplicity and effectiveness. The animated dots move in consistency with the vehicle’s motion, providing a visual representation of the movement your body is experiencing. By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to experience the confusion that leads to sickness. Early reports and user feedback indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that the company has got your back — or rather, your brain — helping you make the most of every mile with ease and comfort. 28．Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues? A．Frequent travelers. B．Book lovers. C．Vehicle operators. D．Sport scientists. 29．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The principle of the new design. B．The cause of motion sickness. C．The functions of the new design. D．The symptoms of motion sickness. 30．By displaying animated dots around the screen, Vehicle Motion Cues is able to ________. A．ease sensory conflicts in the brain B．tell the mismatched physical sensations C．balance the movement of our eyes and body D．increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion 31．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．Make the Most of Your Journey: A Company Bridges the Gap B．Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: A Company’s Got Your Back C．Enjoy Your Reading: A Company Offers a Revolutionary Solution D．Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: A Company Introduces Its New Design D A few days ago, I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese. However, I’ve been studying the language for only a few years, and I’m far from fluent. But there I was, pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would. The truth is that I created the video using software from an artificial-intelligence start-up called HeyGen. The technology, which only needs a selfie and a script to create videos of real people “saying” almost anything, is a testament (证明) to the advancements in AI language tools. This got me thinking about the declining interest in language learning with fewer students signing up for foreign language courses and the decrease of English proficiency (精通) among young people in some places. AI translation, integrated into social media and messaging platforms, seems to be everywhere. Even language-learning apps are using AI-generated content in their marketing. However, language translation is an art rather than a science. Something important will be lost in exchange for that convenience. As Anne, a Chinese translator said, “Building a bridge between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English, is sometimes as difficult as a doctor building a bridge in a patient’s heart.” Language learning promotes cultural understanding, the essential goal of learning a language that AI cannot simply copy. Learning a different way to speak, read, and write helps people discover new ways to see a different world. No machine can replace such a profoundly human experience. Deborah Cohn, a language professor, emphasizes that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures. Instead of abandoning language courses in favor of AI, some educators call for emphasizing the intercultural aspects of language learning. In a nutshell, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning. The challenge and beauty of learning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry (织锦) that weaves through words, something AI has yet to achieve. 32．Why does the author mention himself speaking perfect Chinese in paragraph 1? A．To promote the language software. B．To show off his Chinese language skills. C．To prove learning a language is a wasted effort. D．To encourage critical thinking about AI language tools. 33．What can we learn about language translation from this passage? A．AI translation deserves more technical support. B．Human translations are important in language-learning apps’ marketing. C．Language translation can’t simply depend on technology. D．Language translation is less complex than doing a heart surgery. 34．What is the key target of learning a language according to the passage? A．Better digital literacy. B．Improved translation skills. C．Deeper cultural confidence. D．Effective intercultural interaction. 35．What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A．AI language tools offer convenience. B．AI enhances language learning in terms of culture. C．AI is far from perfect in helping language understanding. D．AI has achieved success in the development of language learning tools. 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。 How Loneliness Is Killing Us Loneliness is absolutely an epidemic (流行病) in our society, but it’s been growing for decades. Loneliness is the sense that “I am less connected to other people than I want to be.” 36 And that makes it different from isolation (独处). I can deliberately isolate myself and feel great about that, but only you can tell if you’re lonely. 37 In some studies, as many as, 60% of people will say that they feel lonely much of the time. Young adults aged 16 to 24 are the loneliest age group. There are many factors that are responsible for that. Loneliness was on the rise from the 1950s in part because of the rise of private cars. We’ve become a much more mobile society where the networks of family and friends get loose as people move for jobs and other kinds of opportunities like education. 38 But then it tears us away from the communities we are born into and spend much of our lives creating. When television came into the American home, there was more of a decline in investing in our communities. And that was made worse as the digital revolution gave us more and more screens to look at. Research finds loneliness is dangerous to our health. 39 In addition, people who are lonely in late life have more rapid brain decline. The choice we can make to keep us on a good path of wellbeing is to invest in our relationships with other people. 40 .You belong. You matter. You’re connected. A．It’s a very subjective experience. B．All of that is good on the one hand. C．You may feel lost and may have low confidence. D．Stress coming from loneliness causes physical breakdown. E．Since the 1950s, people have been less and less invested in other people. F．People go to faraway colleges and only get in touch with families on screen. G．A good way is to find an activity around other people where you are comfortable. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 “You’re a corner person? I’m a corner person, too! ” my friend said with a grin as he 41 my corner-house driveway. While many people avoid corner lots, I actually 42 the idea of a corner house. You can enrich the lives of neighbor’s and passers-by by creating 43 . Over the years, I’ve grown many different herbs (香草)，in pots and containers at the edge of my driveway. 44 walk by and stop to take a few for their dinner plans, and later they may 45 give me a serving of the 46 product. The herb idea has led to many 47 as well as Christmas gifts. I also began a newspaper 48 out the front years ago. After reading the papers myself, I put them out on a little table with a(n) 49 , “Help yourself to a newspaper.” Many come for the papers. I’ve even heard people 50 at what time my papers will be out on the table. Every Christmas evening, my “corner person” friend would create a magical 51 window in his neighborhood, which includes a slide show of the season’s favorite music videos. As people walk by his corner in the 52 , their lives are brightened by this creative display of 53 . Cities can bring people together, and the corner lot person 54 this beautifully. Do you now 55 to be a corner person? Let’s meet at my corner to discuss further! 41．A．turned off B．pulled into C．checked out D．zoomed past 42．A．welcome B．doubt C．review D．invent 43．A．imaginations B．sales C．connections D．responsibilities 44．A．Friends B．Hosts C．Relatives D．Neighbors 45．A．even B．never C．always D．sometimes 46．A．labeled B．delivered C．finished D．diversified 47．A．acts B．jokes C．pictures D．conversations 48．A．job B．story C．project D．experiment 49．A．warning B．sign C．suggestion D．poster 50．A．laugh B．estimate C．quarrel D．complain 51．A．shop B．holiday C．car D．back 52．A．morning B．afternoon C．darkness D．daylight 53．A．joy B．generosity C．colors D．decorations 54．A．paints B．remembers C．considers D．illustrates 55．A．desire B．vote C．need D．volunteer 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共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（注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。 The 15th edition of Vivid Sydney, Australia’s largest annual celebration of light music, ideas, and food, 56 (light) up the Harbour City under the theme Dream. From May 23 to June 14, 2025, the festival featured more than 200 events across five 57 (creative) designed zones throughout central Sydney. Among them, Chinese artist Yannesi Siu, the first Chinese artist invited individually 58 (participate) in Vivid Sydney’s official program attracted attention with two works that combine ancient mythology with cutting-edge technology. Yannesi’s work, Fly to the Moon, drew 59 (inspire) from the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess. In her interpretation, which used light and motion, 60 the moon symbolized was not only poetic imagination but also the pursuit of dreams. Her second work, Telephone, explored how memory, technology, and time interacted. Inside 61 unique and old-fashioned telephone booth (电话亭), visitors could speak into the receiver, and transform messages into animated light symbols by AI. This dialogue between past and future was enhanced by China’s homegrown HDR Vivid ultra-HD visual technology. “ 62 (root) in the Chinese traditional culture, the piece uses technique to carry meaning,” Siu said. “I hope audiences can reflect 63 how technology connects us — not just functionally, but emotionally — across time and space.” This year, Vivid Sydney covered five unique zones — Circular Quay and The rocks, Barangaroo, Martin Place and the CBD, Darling Harbour, and The Goods Line and Inner City, 64 visitors enjoyed immersing 65 (they) in fantastic experiences over 23 nights. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) 66．假定你是李华，你的交换生好友Tony准备参加“用英语讲中国故事”演讲比赛，想请你推荐一个彰显中华传统美德的经典历史故事。请给他回复一封邮件，内容包括： 1.故事简介； 2.推荐理由； 3.表达祝愿。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tony, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分) 67．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。 More than ten days ago, the weather station warned that a hurricane was on its way to several inland cities later Friday. Even worse, there might be a strong storm following, according to the latest weather data cloud map. Especially, in the region of the United States, hurricanes seem to have become a habit every early summer. After rain, there is often a hurricane, big or small, and many people have experienced the power of hurricanes. In that unforgettable summer, there was a lot of rain and several hurricanes, but fortunately the power of hurricanes was not as great as imagined. Temporarily leaving homes was the fastest and safest way to resist (抵御) hurricanes, and such actions seemed to become normalized that year, and residents were accustomed to them. However, not everyone is willing to do so. Especially for those who have limited mobility, sometimes they stay put with a sense of luck. Karen Lauder is such a person. When a hurricane hit her hometown, Karen Lauder chose to stay at home because she didn’t believe how strong the storm would be. Karen was 84 years old and depended on a wheelchair to get around because she was missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she firmly refused this time. She felt that situations like hers were shifting back and forth, and she couldn’t bear it, which also affected her own children. Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks of one another. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action. First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $