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2026-2027年度上学期第一次段考 高二英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分： 命题人：钟玉萍 审核人：郑玲 第一部分阅读理解（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篇：CBC B篇：BACB C篇：ACDC D篇：ADDC 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。 【答案】AFGCE 第二部分语言运用（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。 【答案】 21.C 22.A 23.D24.A25.B26.C 27.A28.D 29.B 30.C 31.A32.B33.D34.C35.D 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。 36.Born 37.a 38.where 39.and 40.higher 41.founded 42.beating 43.had achieved 44.to45.ty 第三部分写作 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 【答案】范文： Face Adversity with Courage It's my great honor to speak here.Adversity is an unavoidable part of our study and life.We may suffer disappointing exam failures,feel upset or get trapped in all sorts of unexpected difficulties Courage plays a vital role in helping us move forward.It enables us to face troubles bravely and overcome our inner weaknesses,pushing us to keep making progress.Without courage,we will easily lose heart and give up. Let us hold fast to courage and tackle difficulties bravely.Only in this way can we grow stronger and become better versions of ourselves day by day.Thank you for your listening! 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以Face Adversity with Courage''为题撰写演讲稿，阐述逆境 的普遍性，强调勇气的作用，并发出呼吁。 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 【答案】One possible version: Owen couldn't wait to watch those videos.He watched them over and over again, noticing that the players weren't just good at shooting and dribbling,but also had incredible cooperative spirit.Owen realized that he had been so focused on his own success that he had forgotten about the importance of teamwork.As he thought of his teammates,he saw the words "We are a team!"written on each of the card.He decided to become a better teammate. After recovering,Owen returned to his team as a changed player.He passed the ball more,encouraged his teammates and worked hard to help improve their skills Johnson was relieved to see self-centered Owen had got what he had been lacking in. Those diligent kids played as a strong team and they started winning games.To Owen's delight,his dream finally came true.More importantly,Owen learned that basketball was more about working together as a team.2026-2027年度上学期第一次段考 高二英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：120分 命题人：钟玉萍 审核人：郑玲 第一部分阅读理解（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 San Francisco is quickly becoming one ofthe most visited cities in the U.S."The City by the Bay" packs a lot of must-see spots in just a 7-mile-by-7 mile area. Bathe in the sun at Dolores Park San Francisco is known for its fog but certain areas of the city receive a surprising amount of sunshine,especially in fall.If you catch the city on a sunny day,head to Dolores Park in the Mission. It can get a bit crowded on the weekends,but if you can push in on a piece of grass,buy a cup of ice cream from nearby Bi-Rite Creamery and enjoy yourself. See the Mission murals(壁画) Although San Francisco has plenty of museums,you don't need to pay the entrance fee to enjoy some art.The Mission neighborhood has plenty of street art and murals that reflect the culture and history of the place.My personal favorite is the mural on the Women's Building.Don't miss it! Visit Haight-Ashbury Another important part of San Francisco's identity is its hippie()culture.During the 1960s and 1970s,Haight-Ashbury was home to some famous singers.Now the neighborhood is full of hippie memories and street art honoring the anniversary of 1960's Summer of Love Eat Italian food at North Beach Traditional Italian food may not be the first cuisine ()that comes to mind when thinking of San Francisco,but you may leave the city daydreaming about it.North Beach is the Italian neighborhood and you'll find plenty of delicious fresh Italian food to fill your stomach. 1.When is San Francisco most sunny? A.In spring B.In summer C.In autumn D.In winter. 2.What can we know about the Mission murals? A.They are about the future life B.There are many murals on the streets. C.There are few murals in the museums. D.They are the best murals in the world. 3.Where may music lovers choose to go? A.North Beach. B.Dolores Park C.Haight-Ashbury. D.Mission neighborhood 第1页共8页 心 By my early 40s,I had attempted all the hobbies meant to make me feel better about entering middle age.I had taken an improv(即兴表演)class,started learning a new language,.and given yoga a second chance.Then,at the height of my despair,I decided to sign up for a ballet class "But you're not very flexible,"my husband gently reminded me.He wasn't wrong.Yet I was determined to give it a try.I hadn't expected any ofit to stick.But this time,the exact same things that had made me escape the studio as a 10-year-old now brought me joy.And though I'd thought my classes to be physically demanding,I hadn't expected that my teacher's command to "take up more space"would change my way of being in the world.When I sighed over my lack of grace in the seemingly simple act,my teacher reminded me that ballet isn't about perfection.Rather,it's about striving for perfection. Slowly,I started becoming more comfortable with the body in the mirror.My posture still needs work,and my jumps are never as high as they feel.But it encourages me that my body isn't stiff and still functions well.Instead of noticing only the signs of aging,I am now amazed at what my body is capable of.As for the imperfections?They're part of being alive. Eight years into my ballet classes,I'm what you would call a lifelong advanced beginner.At the age of 50,I am finally a ballerina,though not the kind that anybody would pay to see on stage.I kept on dancing.When I do my daily ballet class,I focus on my breathing and move my body in ways that always challenge me and remind me of everything that is possible. 4.Why did the author finally attend the ballet class? A.To follow the fashion. B.To lift her spirits up. C.To keep a slim figure. D.To seek like-minded friends. 5.What was the author's dancing experience like? A.Tough but rewarding B.Challenging and fruitless. C.Comforting and enjoyable D.Demanding but heartwarming 6.What encourages the author to persist in dancing according to paragraph 3? A.Her perfect movements. B.The teacher's strictness. C.The focus on being alive D.Her still flexible condition. 7.What message does the passage want to express? A.Better late than never. B.Better to strive than to arrive C.Practice makes perfect. D.Where there's a will,there's a way. ⊙ Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour.Indeed,a number of studies have found a relationship between humour and intelligence.Researchers in Austria recently discovered that funny people,particularly those who enjoy dark humour,have higher IQs than their 第2页共8页 less funny fellows.They think that it takes both cognitive and emotional ability to process and produce humour. In psychology we use the term "positive humour style"to refer to people who use humour to enhance relationships.This type of humour is connected with relationship satisfaction,extroversion (and high self-respect.Having a humorous way of thinking about life is also a good strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges. Not only do funny people make other people laugh,they also laugh more themselves.And laughter leads to brain changes,which may explain the link between humour and intelligence. Neuropsychological studies have found that experiencing positive emotional states,such as joy,fun and happiness,increases the production of dopamine (in the brain.Dopamine not only makes us feel great,but also opens up the learning centres of the brain,which enables more neural ( connections.As a result,we become more flexible and creative in our thinking. Evidence suggests that humour actually increases feelings of confidence,competence and status, making funny people very influential.Humour gets people to listen,helps communicate messages and benefits learning.It is a powerful tool that many successful leaders use to enhance group work and organizational culture. Research on the use of humour in education also supports the concept that humour is an effective aid to learning.Several studies have showed that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students,and also bolster students'understanding and recall of the topic. 8.What do researchers in Austria think it takes to process and produce humour? A.Cognitive and emotional ability. B.Enough knowledge and social skills C.Good memory and rich life experience D.High self-respect and outgoing personality 9.What is the author's attitude to having a humorous view on life? A.Uncaring. B.Doubtful C.Supportive. D.Worried. 10.What can be inferred about dopamine? A.It helps people be humorous. B.It can't be produced by brains with diseases. C.It stops the brain from building neural connections D.It helps improve people's thinking ability and creativity 11.What does the underlined word"bolster"in the last paragraph mean? A.Damage. B.Blame. C.Improve. D.Advertise. D Second place is just the first loser.While the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, 第3页共8页 it doesn't always lead to human flourishing and can create misery.Fortunately,there is a strategy to solve this complicated problem:instead of always going for gold,shoot for the bronze. Though second place may be the first loser,third place can be the real winner regarding happiness and longevity.In a 1995 study,scholars systematically coded the emotional reactions of silver and bronze medalists in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.Using slow-motion video captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium,researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists.Over 80%of bronze medalists exhibited genuine smiles,a figure that was nearly double that observed among silver medalists. Moreover,every bronze medalist's smile lasted longer than the average smile observed among the silver medalists.More recent research has looked at the life span of all three medalist categories.A 2018 study found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72.Gold medalists survive them by four years,living to 76,on average.But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists,who lived to 78. The study had a handy revelation concerning this discrepancy(差异)）：Unsatisfactory competition outcomes may adversely affect health."In other words,silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists; nevertheless,the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all.This theory illuminates the difference between upward and downward social comparison. The worldly happiness strategy of striving for gold every day is foolish.It tends to lower the inner motivation,and thus the delights that people obtain from their activities.The concept at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourselfis you. 12.What can be learned from the 1995 study? A.Bronze winners appeared happier than silver medalists. B.Silver medalists smiled as frequently as bronze medalists. C.Bronze medalists'smile lasted longer than every silver medalist's. D.Both medalists'emotions were unchanged from the events to the podium. 13.What is the cause of the difference in medalists'life span? A.The stress from downward social comparison B.The motivation from upward social comparison. C.The failure to maintain upward social comparison D.The effect of different types of social comparison. 14.What does the writer advise us to do to achieve happiness? A.Learn from the top performers B.Try to be the best in every field C.Strengthen our achievement motivation. D.Commit to our consistent personal growth 第4页共8页 15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.Coming in Third:The Unexpected Secret to Longevity B.Social Comparison:A Double-Edged Sword for Athletes C.Coming in Third:The Advantages of Being "Good Enough" D.Social Comparison:The Root of Misery in Human Competition 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。 In the spring of 2022,after a depressing 58-loss season,the Oklahoma City Thunder sat near the bottom of the NBA standings.16 In just three seasons it rocketed from the bottom to the top of the league.How does a team improve so quickly?That question isn't just about basketball.It's about how any group can learn,adapt,and succeed in an age of accelerated change. During the past few years,my colleagues and I have been investigating a question:What do the best teams do differently?17 And we collected detailed data on how their teams set priorities,make decisions,and cooperate.To identify members of high-performing teams,we had workers rate their team's effectiveness and industry performance.Those rated highest were called superteams”. 18 Superteams share three key strengths.Firstly,they get more done by managing time,energy,and attention more efficiently.Secondly,their members actively make one another better. Thirdly,they're constantly building new skills and improving over time. It is that last strength that the Thunder has clearly mastered.19 It's part of a pattern that has defined the organization since it moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.After its arrival,the team entered a full rebuild,putting long-term progress before instant results.Yet in just four seasons it reached the NBA Finals,in 2012. The Thunder's story is a reminder that success grows from the pursuit of improvement,the decisive leaders who spot and solve problems,and the motivated teams that cooperate well.Those are the habits that turn good teams into superteams.20 A.But something remarkable happened. B.They work together towards the same goal. C.Its rapid rise over the past few years is not an accident. D.We found that superteam leaders are more likely to support employees. E.Any team can develop them,whether in basketball,business,or beyond F.To find out,we surveyed over 6,000 knowledge workers across various industries. G.Among those superteams,the secret to high performance looked remarkably similar 第5页共8页 第二部分语言运用（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。 That morning was my science presentation.I had spent all night practicing it.But I felt so nervous that I 21 a cartoon video by mistake-a(n) 22 cat was dancing on the screen. The whole class went silent first.Then,someone 23.I felt my ears burn;I was so 24 that I wanted to hide under my desk.I could hear classmates 25 to each other:"Is that her presentation?""She must have messed up."My mind went blank.I stared at the screen, 26 confused about what to do next. Just then,my teacher,Ms Lee,walked over.I thought she'd be 27,but she smiled at the class."Wow,I didn't know we'd get a special 28 before the science talk,"she said."Did you plan this to 29 us,Mia?"Her joke made the class laugh,and the 30 in the room disappeared.I was astonished-I had never thought humor could 31 such an awkward moment. With a deep breath,I decided to go along."Um,yes!I wanted everyone to feel calm first,"I 32,"Now let's come to the real presentation."The class cheered,and I quickly 33 the document for my presentation. After class,several classmates came over to say my talk was great.That day,I 34 humor isn't just about jokes-it helps you gain confidence when things35 wrong,and it can even promote kindness between people. 21.A.watched B.changed C.played D.made 22.A.amusing B.respected C.precious D.tiring 23.A.sighed B.cried C.shouted D.laughed 24.A.embarrassed B.excited C.disappointed D.upset 25.A.explaining B. whispering C.complaining D.reporting 26.A.loosely B.rarely C.completely D.mostly 27.A.angry B.happy C.proud D.patient 28.A.movie night B.story hour C.game time D.cartoon show 29.A.wo11y B.relax C.surprise D.challenge 30.A.danger B.joy C.tension D.noise 31.A.get through B.look into C.take over D.put off 32.A.apologized B.announced C.screamed D.reminded 33.A.saved B.examined C.copied D.opened 34.A.ignored B.forgot C.realized D.doubted 35.A.keep B.turn C.get D.go 第6页共8页 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。 Zhang Xue is a man whose life story has inspired millions.36 (bear)into a poor family in a remote village in Hunan,he had to drop out of junior high at 14 and became a motorcycle repair apprentice.Living 37 hard life in cold workshops and often struggling for food,he never gave up his dream of making world-class Chinese motorcycles. With only 20,000 yuan,he went to Chongqing in 2013,38 he started his business from a small workshop.He taught himself engineering,worked day and night,39 refused to follow the traditional model of simply copying foreign designs.In 2017,he co-founded a successful motorcycle brand,but later left to pursue 40 (high)goals-developing completely independent engines. In 2024,he 41 (found)ZXMOTO.Many people thought he was taking too big a risk. However,in 2026,his racing motorcycle shocked the world by winning at the World Superbike Championship in Portugal,42 (beat)top brands like Ducati and Yamaha.It was the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand 43 (achieve)such a honor. Zhang Xue once said,"I have no great talent or luck.I just work much harder than others."From a village dropout 44 a world-famous brand builder,he proves that determination and hard work can 45 (true)tumn some impossible dream into reality. 第三部分写作 第一节应用文写作（满分15分) 学校英语角将开展主题分享活动，请你以Face Adversity with Courage为题，写一篇英文 演讲稿，分享你的感悟。内容包括： 1.遇到的逆境及应对措施： 2.你的感悟。 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。 Face Adversity with Courage 第7页共8页 第二节读后续写（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。 In a small town located in the mountains,there was a young boy named Owen.He was crazy about basketball more than anything else in the world.He would spend hours every day practicing his dribbling ()shooting and passing.He dreamed of one day winning games on a team. Owen's town had a small basketball court that was often empty.Owen would go there every day after school to practice.One day,as he was shooting hoops ()he heard a voice behind him,"Hey, kid!You're pretty good!"Owen turned around to see a tall man with a fiiendly smile.The man introduced himself as Coach Johnson and asked Owen if he wanted to join his basketball team.The team was made up of kids from all over the town,and they practiced every day after school. Owen was overjoyed because he had never played on a team before.He wanted to start and win games.Owen quickly became the star player of the team.However,the team never won a game."I had trained so hard and performed excellently,but we were always losing!Jack should have run much faster towards me and Kris should have passed the ball to me!"Owen kept complaining to the coach. The complaint seemed understandable!Owen was admired by his teammates because he was fast and had incredible shots.However,Johnson knew Owen lacked something important.He told Owen to learn to play with his teammates as a team instead of just focusing on himself.Owen didn't quite understand that at first and insisted he just needed to practice harder to win games. However,disaster struck.Owen injured his ankle one day and had to sit out for several weeks, which let him fall into anxiety.He felt his dream was slipping away.During his recovery at home, Owen refused to see anyone on the team,except his coach.Johnson handed Owen a phone downloaded with some videos about the best basketball teams and some cards from Owen's teammates. 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。 Owen couldn't wait to watch those videos. After recovering,Owen returned to his team as a changed player. 第8页共8页 2026-2027年度上学期第一次段考 高二英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：120分 命题人：钟玉萍 审核人：郑玲 第一部分 阅读理解（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 San Francisco is quickly becoming one of the most visited cities in the U.S. “The City by the Bay” packs a lot of must-see spots in just a 7-mile-by-7 mile area. Bathe in the sun at Dolores Park San Francisco is known for its fog but certain areas of the city receive a surprising amount of sunshine, especially in fall. If you catch the city on a sunny day, head to Dolores Park in the Mission. It can get a bit crowded on the weekends, but if you can push in on a piece of grass, buy a cup of ice cream from nearby Bi-Rite Creamery and enjoy yourself. See the Mission murals (壁画) Although San Francisco has plenty of museums, you don’t need to pay the entrance fee to enjoy some art. The Mission neighborhood has plenty of street art and murals that reflect the culture and history of the place. My personal favorite is the mural on the Women’s Building. Don’t miss it! Visit Haight-Ashbury Another important part of San Francisco’s identity is its hippie (嬉皮士) culture. During the 1960s and 1970s, Haight-Ashbury was home to some famous singers. Now the neighborhood is full of hippie memories and street art honoring the anniversary of 1960’s Summer of Love. Eat Italian food at North Beach Traditional Italian food may not be the first cuisine (菜肴)that comes to mind when thinking of San Francisco, but you may leave the city daydreaming about it. North Beach is the Italian neighborhood and you’ll find plenty of delicious fresh Italian food to fill your stomach. 1. When is San Francisco most sunny? A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In autumn. D. In winter. 2. What can we know about the Mission murals? A.They are about the future life. B. There are many murals on the streets. C. There are few murals in the museums. D. They are the best murals in the world. 3. Where may music lovers choose to go? A. North Beach. B. Dolores Park. C. Haight-Ashbury. D. Mission neighborhood. B By my early 40s, I had attempted all the hobbies meant to make me feel better about entering middle age. I had taken an improv (即兴表演) class, started learning a new language, and given yoga a second chance. Then, at the height of my despair, I decided to sign up for a ballet class. “But you’re not very flexible,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. Yet I was determined to give it a try. I hadn’t expected any of it to stick. But this time, the exact same things that had made me escape the studio as a 10-year-old now brought me joy. And though I’d thought my classes to be physically demanding, I hadn’t expected that my teacher’s command to “take up more space” would change my way of being in the world. When I sighed over my lack of grace in the seemingly simple act, my teacher reminded me that ballet isn’t about perfection. Rather, it’s about striving for perfection. Slowly, I started becoming more comfortable with the body in the mirror. My posture still needs work, and my jumps are never as high as they feel. But it encourages me that my body isn’t stiff and still functions well. Instead of noticing only the signs of aging, I am now amazed at what my body is capable of. As for the imperfections? They’re part of being alive. Eight years into my ballet classes, I’m what you would call a lifelong advanced beginner. At the age of 50, I am finally a ballerina, though not the kind that anybody would pay to see on stage. I kept on dancing. When I do my daily ballet class, I focus on my breathing and move my body in ways that always challenge me and remind me of everything that is possible. 4．Why did the author finally attend the ballet class? A. To follow the fashion. B. To lift her spirits up. C. To keep a slim figure. D. To seek like-minded friends. 5．What was the author’s dancing experience like? A. Tough but rewarding. B. Challenging and fruitless. C. Comforting and enjoyable. D. Demanding but heartwarming. 6．What encourages the author to persist in dancing according to paragraph 3? A. Her perfect movements. B. The teacher’s strictness. C. The focus on being alive. D. Her still flexible condition. 7．What message does the passage want to express? A. Better late than never. B. Better to strive than to arrive. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. C Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour. Indeed, a number of studies have found a relationship between humour and intelligence. Researchers in Austria recently discovered that funny people, particularly those who enjoy dark humour, have higher IQs than their less funny fellows. They think that it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional ability to process and produce humour. In psychology we use the term “positive humour style” to refer to people who use humour to enhance relationships. This type of humour is connected with relationship satisfaction, extroversion (外向性) and high self-respect. Having a humorous way of thinking about life is also a good strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges. Not only do funny people make other people laugh, they also laugh more themselves. And laughter leads to brain changes, which may explain the link between humour and intelligence. Neuropsychological studies have found that experiencing positive emotional states, such as joy, fun and happiness, increases the production of dopamine (多巴胺) in the brain. Dopamine not only makes us feel great, but also opens up the learning centres of the brain, which enables more neural (神经) connections. As a result, we become more flexible and creative in our thinking. Evidence suggests that humour actually increases feelings of confidence, competence and status, making funny people very influential. Humour gets people to listen, helps communicate messages and benefits learning. It is a powerful tool that many successful leaders use to enhance group work and organizational culture. Research on the use of humour in education also supports the concept that humour is an effective aid to learning. Several studies have showed that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students, and also bolster students’ understanding and recall of the topic. 8．What do researchers in Austria think it takes to process and produce humour? A. Cognitive and emotional ability. B. Enough knowledge and social skills. C. Good memory and rich life experience. D. High self-respect and outgoing personality. 9．What is the author’s attitude to having a humorous view on life? A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Worried. 10．What can be inferred about dopamine? A. It helps people be humorous. B. It can’t be produced by brains with diseases. C. It stops the brain from building neural connections. D. It helps improve people’s thinking ability and creativity. 11．What does the underlined word “bolster” in the last paragraph mean? A. Damage. B. Blame. C. Improve. D. Advertise. D Second place is just the first loser. While the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it doesn’t always lead to human flourishing and can create misery. Fortunately, there is a strategy to solve this complicated problem: instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze. Though second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner regarding happiness and longevity. In a 1995 study, scholars systematically coded the emotional reactions of silver and bronze medalists in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. Using slow-motion video captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium, researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Over 80% of bronze medalists exhibited genuine smiles, a figure that was nearly double that observed among silver medalists. Moreover, every bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than the average smile observed among the silver medalists. More recent research has looked at the life span of all three medalist categories. A 2018 study found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists survive them by four years, living to 76, on average. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78. The study had a handy revelation concerning this discrepancy (差异): “Unsatisfactory competition outcomes may adversely affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists; nevertheless, the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all. This theory illuminates the difference between upward and downward social comparison. The worldly happiness strategy of striving for gold every day is foolish. It tends to lower the inner motivation, and thus the delights that people obtain from their activities. The concept at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you. 12．What can be learned from the 1995 study? A. Bronze winners appeared happier than silver medalists. B. Silver medalists smiled as frequently as bronze medalists. C. Bronze medalists’ smile lasted longer than every silver medalist’s. D. Both medalists’ emotions were unchanged from the events to the podium. 13．What is the cause of the difference in medalists’ life span? A. The stress from downward social comparison. B. The motivation from upward social comparison. C. The failure to maintain upward social comparison. D. The effect of different types of social comparison. 14．What does the writer advise us to do to achieve happiness? A. Learn from the top performers. B. Try to be the best in every field. C. Strengthen our achievement motivation. D. Commit to our consistent personal growth. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Coming in Third: The Unexpected Secret to Longevity B. Social Comparison: A Double-Edged Sword for Athletes C. Coming in Third: The Advantages of Being “Good Enough” D. Social Comparison: The Root of Misery in Human Competition 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。 In the spring of 2022, after a depressing 58-loss season, the Oklahoma City Thunder sat near the bottom of the NBA standings. 16 In just three seasons it rocketed from the bottom to the top of the league. How does a team improve so quickly? That question isn’t just about basketball. It’s about how any group can learn, adapt, and succeed in an age of accelerated change. During the past few years, my colleagues and I have been investigating a question: What do the best teams do differently? 17 And we collected detailed data on how their teams set priorities, make decisions, and cooperate. To identify members of high-performing teams, we had workers rate their team’s effectiveness and industry performance. Those rated highest were called “superteams”. 18 Superteams share three key strengths. Firstly, they get more done by managing time, energy, and attention more efficiently. Secondly, their members actively make one another better. Thirdly, they’re constantly building new skills and improving over time. It is that last strength that the Thunder has clearly mastered. 19 It’s part of a pattern that has defined the organization since it moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. After its arrival, the team entered a full rebuild, putting long-term progress before instant results. Yet in just four seasons it reached the NBA Finals, in 2012. The Thunder’s story is a reminder that success grows from the pursuit of improvement, the decisive leaders who spot and solve problems, and the motivated teams that cooperate well. Those are the habits that turn good teams into superteams. 20 A. But something remarkable happened. B. They work together towards the same goal. C. Its rapid rise over the past few years is not an accident. D. We found that superteam leaders are more likely to support employees. E. Any team can develop them, whether in basketball, business, or beyond. F. To find out, we surveyed over 6,000 knowledge workers across various industries. G. Among those superteams, the secret to high performance looked remarkably similar. 第二部分 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。 That morning was my science presentation. I had spent all night practicing it. But I felt so nervous that I 21 a cartoon video by mistake — a(n) 22 cat was dancing on the screen. The whole class went silent first. Then, someone 23 . I felt my ears burn; I was so 24 that I wanted to hide under my desk. I could hear classmates 25 to each other: “Is that her presentation?” “She must have messed up.” My mind went blank. I stared at the screen, 26 confused about what to do next. Just then, my teacher, Ms Lee, walked over. I thought she’d be 27 , but she smiled at the class. “Wow, I didn’t know we’d get a special 28 before the science talk,” she said. “Did you plan this to 29 us, Mia?” Her joke made the class laugh, and the 30 in the room disappeared. I was astonished — I had never thought humor could 31 such an awkward moment. With a deep breath, I decided to go along. “Um, yes! I wanted everyone to feel calm first,” I 32 , “Now let’s come to the real presentation.” The class cheered, and I quickly 33 the document for my presentation. After class, several classmates came over to say my talk was great. That day, I 34 humor isn’t just about jokes — it helps you gain confidence when things 35 wrong, and it can even promote kindness between people. 21．A．watched B．changed C．played D．made 22．A．amusing B．respected C．precious D．tiring 23．A．sighed B．cried C．shouted D．laughed 24．A．embarrassed B．excited C．disappointed D．upset 25．A．explaining B．whispering C．complaining D．reporting 26．A．loosely B．rarely C．completely D．mostly 27．A．angry B．happy C．proud D．patient 28．A．movie night B．story hour C．game time D．cartoon show 29．A．worry B．relax C．surprise D．challenge 30．A．danger B．joy C．tension D．noise 31．A．get through B．look into C．take over D．put off 32．A．apologized B．announced C．screamed D．reminded 33．A．saved B．examined C．copied D．opened 34．A．ignored B．forgot C．realized D．doubted 35．A．keep B．turn C．get D．go 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。 Zhang Xue is a man whose life story has inspired millions. 36 (bear) into a poor family in a remote village in Hunan, he had to drop out of junior high at 14 and became a motorcycle repair apprentice. Living 37 hard life in cold workshops and often struggling for food, he never gave up his dream of making world-class Chinese motorcycles. With only 20,000 yuan, he went to Chongqing in 2013, 38 he started his business from a small workshop. He taught himself engineering, worked day and night, 39 refused to follow the traditional model of simply copying foreign designs. In 2017, he co-founded a successful motorcycle brand, but later left to pursue 40 (high) goals- developing completely independent engines. In 2024, he 41 (found) ZXMOTO. Many people thought he was taking too big a risk. However, in 2026, his racing motorcycle shocked the world by winning at the World Superbike Championship in Portugal, 42 (beat) top brands like Ducati and Yamaha. It was the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand 43 (achieve) such a honor. Zhang Xue once said, “I have no great talent or luck. I just work much harder than others.” From a village dropout 44 a world-famous brand builder, he proves that determination and hard work can 45 (true) turn some impossible dream into reality. 第三部分 写作 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 学校英语角将开展主题分享活动，请你以Face Adversity with Courage为题，写一篇英文演讲稿，分享你的感悟。内容包括： 1．遇到的逆境及应对措施； 2．你的感悟。 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。 Face Adversity with Courage __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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。 In a small town located in the mountains, there was a young boy named Owen. He was crazy about basketball more than anything else in the world. He would spend hours every day practicing his dribbling (运球), shooting and passing. He dreamed of one day winning games on a team. Owen’s town had a small basketball court that was often empty. Owen would go there every day after school to practice. One day, as he was shooting hoops (投篮), he heard a voice behind him, “Hey, kid! You’re pretty good!” Owen turned around to see a tall man with a friendly smile. The man introduced himself as Coach Johnson and asked Owen if he wanted to join his basketball team. The team was made up of kids from all over the town, and they practiced every day after school. Owen was overjoyed because he had never played on a team before. He wanted to start and win games. Owen quickly became the star player of the team. However, the team never won a game. “I had trained so hard and performed excellently, but we were always losing! Jack should have run much faster towards me and Kris should have passed the ball to me!” Owen kept complaining to the coach. The complaint seemed understandable! Owen was admired by his teammates because he was fast and had incredible shots. However, Johnson knew Owen lacked something important. He told Owen to learn to play with his teammates as a team instead of just focusing on himself. Owen didn’t quite understand that at first and insisted he just needed to practice harder to win games. However, disaster struck. Owen injured his ankle one day and had to sit out for several weeks, which let him fall into anxiety. He felt his dream was slipping away. During his recovery at home, Owen refused to see anyone on the team, except his coach. Johnson handed Owen a phone downloaded with some videos about the best basketball teams and some cards from Owen’s teammates. 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。 Owen couldn’t wait to watch those videos.___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ After recovering, Owen returned to his team as a changed player.________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第 1 页 共 10 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $