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2026—2027学年度高二年级第一学期期中模拟一 英　语　试　题 （考试时间：120分钟　满分：150分）（原卷版） 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你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节　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。每段录音读两遍。 1. What does the man tell Ava to do? A. Cook dinner. B. Fetch the clothes. C. Pick up the groceries. 2. What is the total charge for breakfast and lunch now? A. $2. B. $8. C. $11. 3. How does the woman sound? A. Angry. B. Thrilled. C. Apologetic. 4. Why is Matt leaving the company? A. He’s retiring. B. He’s starting his own business. C. He’s moving to a different country. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A strict professor. B. Ancient civilization. C. A school assignment. 第二节　听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 7. What does the man provide at the end of the conversation? A. His library card. B. His quick record. C. His ID number. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is a feature of the swimming class? A. It is designed for babies only. B. It has outdoor swimming lessons. C. It offers a particularly relaxing atmosphere. 9. When is the swimming class unavailable? A. Monday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Fellow workers. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Helen enjoy doing? A. Going on a driving trip. B. Treating friends with her cooking. C. Ordering takeout on the way home. 12. What does Helen suggest the man do this weekend? A. Cook a meal for his friends. B. Bring his friends to her house. C. Order takeout for his friends. 13. What will the man do first? A. Complete his work. B. Go to a restaurant. C. Call his friends. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What did Nick and Mel do when they were young? A. They put on shows in a park. B. They went to live concerts with their father. C. They were encouraged to play music by their mother. 15. When was the band started? A. After Nick began studying at a music school. B. After Nick and Mel played in a concert at school. C. After two musicians heard Nick and Mel playing. 16. What is said about the band in the first year? A. They joined a music company. B. They were welcome at the concert. C. They recorded three singles. 17. What disappoints the band? A. They haven’t had a number-one single. B. Their first album hasn’t met their expectations. C. A health problem has delayed their second album. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What did the speaker probably study back in college? A. Architecture. B. Math. C. Medicine. 19. Why does the speaker mention “rocks in a bucket”? A. To explain an exam question. B. To point out what to focus on. C. To tell how to handle pressure. 20. What study method does the speaker like the best? A. Using mind maps. B. Teaching others. C. Drawing tables. 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 Sports are not a modern invention. People around the world have enjoyed exciting and meaningful sports since ancient times. Here are some examples of ancient sports from different cultures. Egyptian Pharaohs’ Running Race In ancient Egypt, kings demonstrated their physical strength by running during the Sed Festival. This special event took place when a king had ruled for 30 years. For example, Pharaoh Djoser ran around the temple for a long time to prove he was still healthy and strong. Minoan Bull-Leaping The Minoan people created a very dangerous sport called bull-leaping. In this event, athletes would run directly at a charging bull, grab its horns and leap over its back. Wall paintings from the Palace of Knossos show these exciting scenes. Mesopotamian Wrestling Ancient Mesopotamians practiced wrestling and boxing. Stone carvings show strong fighters wearing skirts during matches. These matches were intense, with fighters wrestling like wild animals. They showed fighters’ courage and strength. Ancient Chinese Archery In the Zhou Dynasty’s royal education, archery was a required skill for men. Competitions, called “sheyi”, were held with strict rules and ceremonies. To win, a person needed both physical skill and qualities such as grace, self-control and respect. These contests often took place in temples and served to promote moral values and social order. Although ancient sports varied widely in form and intent, they universally highlighted the value of skill. Beyond mere competition, these activities were deeply integrated into their societies, reflecting cultural beliefs and shaping a sense of community. 21. What do Minoan bull-leaping and Mesopotamian wrestling have in common? A. They followed strict ceremonies. B. They were physically demanding. C. They were created to honor kings. D. They included fighting against animals. 22. What makes ancient Chinese archery unique? A. It had flexible rules. B. It encouraged self-expression. C. It helped build character. D. It served as public entertainment. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To stress the importance of sports and its practical roles. B. To inform readers of modern sports and their basic features. C. To show readers some ancient sports and their cultural value. D. To discuss the possible origins and related theories of sports. B The day Barry and Margaret Sharman got married in 1968, they brought their wedding party to a photographer’s studio in Armstrong, British Columbia. However, when the photos became available, the newlyweds, with little money to spare, left the photos uncollected. “I just filed it away in my mind after we moved to Vancouver Island,” said Margaret. Years later, the studio closed and the photographer was nowhere to be found. Then last month, more than 56 years later, Margaret was reunited with her long-lost wedding photos from Sandy Farynuk, one of her former bridesmaids and longtime friends. The photos had resurfaced when they were found in a box of photos donated from a garage sale to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery, where Farynuk’s historian friend worked. “Oh, my God That’s me!” Farynuk cried out. The Sharmans had also never seen the photos. “It was right before Christmas and I had the photos delivered to them by their son, Noah,” Farynuk said. “I’ve known Margaret since I was two and I knew how much these would mean to her.” Barry Sharman said this unexpected gift brought Margaret to tears and they were both instantly transported back to their wedding reception. It was especially touching for Margaret to see her older late sister Ruth in the group photo. “My mother made all of the bridesmaids’ pink dresses, and she made my wedding dress and put a lot of little flowers around the sleeves,” Margaret recalled. “I was overwhelmed when I saw the photos — that day is not very clear to me, but I remember that night one of them cheerfully picked Margaret up, took her shoe off and passed it around so people could fill it with money,” said Barry. The donations paid for their honeymoon. Margaret said she wished she could track down the photographer. “He’s an angel,” she said. “The photos he took 56 years ago are the most thoughtful and precious gift I could ever have imagined.” 24. Why didn’t the couple get their wedding photos? A. They moved away later. B. They completely forgot. C. They couldn’t afford them. D. The photographer lost them. 25. How did Margaret reunite with the photos? A. Her son regained them from the photographer. B. A museum historian mailed them to her. C. She spotted them in a deserted garage box. D. Her close friend found them accidentally. 26. What can be learned about the couple’s wedding reception? A. Margaret’s sister missed their wedding. B. Barry remembers every detail of the dresses. C. Margaret’s mother offered them great assistance. D. A certain friend took off Margaret’s shoe just for fun. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A photographer Creates Miracles B. Lost Photos Finally Reappear C. A Wedding Over Half a Century ago D. Warm Memories Through the Years C As artificial intelligence (AI) takes off, how do we efficiently integrate it into our lives and our work? Bridging the gap between promise and practice, Jann Spiess, an associate professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, is exploring how algorithms can be designed to most effectively support — rather than replace — human decision-makers. “We don’t have much work — yet — that takes design of the human-AI interface really seriously,” says Spiess. “Our debate about AI and the capabilities of AI is really misplaced, because it’s all about ‘Is AI better than the human?’”, he continues. “I think instead we should be asking, ‘What are the complementary uses of AI?’” If users rely too heavily on an algorithm, they may ignore relevant context or information the algorithm may not know. On the other hand, if users view recommendations as overly complex or irrelevant, they may dismiss them altogether, forgoing any advantages algorithmic recommendations may provide. “Therefore, the best algorithm should take into account how a human will interact with the information it provides,” Spiess says. In a recent paper, Spiess outlines a conceptual design framework modeling how humans respond to algorithmic recommendations — and presents a different approach to building AI tools. This approach is known as complementarity. The researchers tested different recommendation strategies in an experiment, where participants made 25 hiring decisions with different levels of algorithmic assistance. People using a complementary algorithm — which offered selective recommendations in cases where a human was likely to be uncertain or incorrect — made the most accurate decisions, outperforming those using a purely predictive algorithm and those using no algorithmic support. It’s an encouraging result. “There’s much promise around AI improving decisions,” says Spiess, who’s particularly interested in applications that affect how services are allocated in resource-limited environments, such as placing teachers in underserved school districts with limited budgets. “If you could use algorithms to improve resource allocation, there are many high-value use cases in areas where we don’t have ready or clear solutions,” he says. 28. What is the main issue with current AI debates according to Spiess? A. Ignoring the potential of AI. B. Overemphasis on AI’s superiority. C. Misunderstanding AI’s purpose. D. Lack of focus on AI’s efficiency. 29. What does the underlined word “forgoing” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Abandoning. B. Stressing. C. Admitting. D. Assessing. 30. What does Spiess think is the key to effective AI design? A. Enhancing algorithm complexity. B. Reducing human dependence on AI. C. Considering human-AI interaction. D. Improving AI’s independent capability. 31. What does the experiment on hiring decisions show? A. Predictive algorithms were the most helpful. B. Human judgment alone was the most accurate. C. No algorithmic support was completely the best. D. Complementary algorithms were highly effective. D Parents all over the world know that getting kids to eat healthy foods is an uphill battle. Getting them to avoid junk food when they’ve got some spending money is even tougher. However, new research by Szu-chi Huang, an associate professor of marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business, shows that children tend to choose healthier food if you offer them a deal. In their study, more than 2,400 kids ages 6 to 11 were offered three-day discount they could use at school to buy healthy beverages such as a cereal shake or a natural fruit beverage. The children did react to the price promotions, buying more of the healthy products. Huang believes that the discounts worked partly because of their novelty. “If we can make it fun, like a puzzle or a game, we draw children’s attention to price and value,” she says, “which may not have been important to them before.” Another key finding is what happened after the experiment was over and the discounts ended. At one school children continued to choose healthy options more frequently than before the study. This surprised the researchers since it refuted what they’d seen in the literature. The reason for the effect, Huang believes, is that this study promoted a healthy option that was not very expensive to begin with. The experiment encouraged children to pay attention to price, so this relatively inexpensive healthy product kept its appeal even after the discount was removed. However, this also suggests that short-term discounts on healthy food could have the unintended longer-term effect of drawing cost-conscious kids toward cheaper, less healthy products. In contrast, long-term incentives could steer kids toward healthy products that are seen as relatively affordable, bridging the “price gap” between inexpensive, unhealthy food and more expensive healthy foods. What’s essential, Huang says, is to help develop healthy consumption habits and preferences in children that last beyond the length of the promotion. Huang says this research has lessons for marketers, who often struggle to make healthy products attractive to kids. It also could help schools provide healthier options since they act as “gatekeepers” for what students eat during the school day and how products are promoted on campus. 32. What may be Huang’s explanation of kids’ positive reaction to the price promotions? A. The discount was new and fun. B. The option was healthier and cheaper. C. Kids could play games with classmates. D. Kids realized the meaning of price and value. 33. What does the underlined word “refuted” in the third paragraph mean? A. refused. B. contradicted. C. supported. D. compared. 34. What potential disadvantage might short-term discounts have? A. They promote a habit of healthy eating. B. They may boost unhealthy consumption. C. They affect kids’ understanding on value. D. They make unhealthy food more expensive. 35. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The practical applications of the research findings. B. Ways to improve the taste of healthy food for children. C. The responsibility schools take in students’ diets. D. Challenges marketers face in promoting healthy food. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s easy to give in to the winter hibernation urge — but countless studies have shown that outdoor activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of anxiety, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). ___36___ Here’s how to make the best use of our natural health service. Starting small. “Sometimes getting out and running 5km was like climbing Everest. It would take me all day just to find the energy to get out,” says Alex Staniforth, a mental health campaigner. ___37___ Try opening a window, sitting by natural light, or bringing nature indoors with plants. When you’re ready, aim for short, achievable goals like a five-minute walk. You don’t need hours. Aiming for regular activity is key. ___38___ Mental health and fitness coach Gareth Jones emphasized that good planning and structure are crucial. “If you know you’re struggling with motivation, laying out all your kit — from your socks all the way up to the food you’re going to take — can be helpful,” he says. “___39___ You might want to get out when you get to the front door — but if you have to go and search for your trainers because they’re lost under the stairs somewhere, you may not feel like going out at all.” Group support. Social commitments can also act as motivation for people with depression and anxiety. Having other people around us — whether that’s joining a club or committing to something with a friend — can really help. ___40___ “People are very quick to post their accomplishments on social media, but what you don’t see is the build-up,” says Gareth. “It doesn’t matter where people are now in their lives, they’ve had to work to get there. And you’ll get there too.” 36. ______　37. ______　38. ______　39. ______　40. ______ A. A clear goal. B. A structured approach. C. However, don’t compare yourself to others. D. A disorganized life can affect your motivation. E. Therefore, doctors are encouraging people to go outdoors more. F. But time in nature isn’t the only cure for mental health problems. G. If this sounds familiar, remember even small steps can bring benefits. 第三部分　语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One evening I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was, what society would ___41___, a bum. From the ___42___ of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel ___43___ but there are other times that you just don’t want to be ___44___. This was exactly one of those times. “I hope he doesn’t ask me for ___45___,” I thought. He didn’t. It was after a few minutes that he spoke. “That’s a very nice car,” he said. He was in rags but had an air of ___46___ around him. I said, “Thanks,” and continued ___47___ my car. He sat there quietly as I worked. The ___48___ beg for money never came. As the ___49___ between us widened, something inside me said, “Ask him if he needs any help.” I was sure that he would say yes. ___50___ I held true to the inner voice. I expected ___51___ but a greedy hand. “Do you need any help?” I asked. He answered in three simple but ___52___ words that I shall never forget. “Don’t we all?” he said. We often look for ___53___ in great men and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. Of course I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed it. No matter how much you have, you need help too. In the same way, no matter how you are ___54___ with problems, you can give help. Those three little words still ___55___ true till this day. 41. A. consider B. support C. pursue D. notice 42. A. words B. notes C. looks D. signs 43. A. thoughtful B. generous C. remarkable D. desperate 44. A. selected B. restricted C. questioned D. bothered 45. A. money B. food C. training D. mercy 46. A. innocence B. dignity C. peace D. vision 47. A. wiping B. pulling C. driving D. praising 48. A. abandoned B. assumed C. included D. rejected 49. A. delight B. difference C. silence D. resistance 50. A. For B. And C. But D. So 51. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 52. A. ambitious B. normal C. profound D. steady 53. A. wealth B. wisdom C. independence D. patience 54. A. engaged B. loaded C. connected D. disappointed 55. A. alarm B. flash C. strike D. ring 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。 Inside a workshop in Lyon, France, the soft rhythm of weaving machines fills the air as colorful threads move smoothly. For centuries, silk-making traditions, passed down through generations, __56__ (shape) Lyon’s identity. In these workshops, skilled workers use silk-screen printing, __57__ technique originating in China, to layer colors one by one. __58__ (remarkable), creating a single scarf can involve up to 30 different colors, each requiring its own screen and printing step. This __59__ (detail) process, demanding steady hands and sharp eyes, ensures that every piece is unique, and full of character. Lyon’s connection to silk dates back to ancient times, __60__ the city became a key gateway for Chinese silk entering Europe. During the Roman Empire, Lyon’s location along the Rhône River made it an important trading center. The __61__ (arrive) of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes, establishing long-lasting ties between China and France. Even the street designs of Lyon’s Old Town __62__ (tailor) to protect silk products from wind and rain during transport, showing how silk influenced the city’s development in many ways. Today, Lyon is still celebrated __63__ a center for silk production, design, and cultural exchange, __64__ (inspire) many famous fashion houses around the world. Thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative, new trade routes are bringing fresh __65__ (opportunity) to Lyon. This renewed partnership continues to weave a future of shared creativity and innovation. 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，你校将举办体艺节（Sports and Art Festival），需要选择一门学生最喜爱的体育运动。请你向学生会主席John推荐一门体育运动，内容包括： 1. 体育运动的具体项目； 2. 推荐理由。 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 John, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 One pleasant New-year morning, Edward rose, and washed and dressed himself in a hurry. He wanted to be the first to wish a happy New Year to his family. He turned up at every door of the house, and shouted the words of “Happy New Year” in an excited voice. After a quick breakfast, he hopped along the street like a happy bird, greeted and repeated the words to those he met. When he came back, his father gave him 50 dollars, saying he could buy whatever he had been wishing for. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some interesting books that he had seen at the bookstore located near the river through the city. He thanked his father and danced out of the house again with a light heart, intending to buy those books. As he ran down the street, he noticed a poor family, the father, the mother, and three children shivering with cold in the winter wind. “I wish you a happy New Year,” cried Edward, as he was happily passing on. The man took a look at the happy boy and shook his head sadly. Edward stopped and said, “It seems that you do not belong to this country.” The man again shook his head, a confused expression flashed over his face, for he could not understand or speak English. But the poor man pointed to his dry mouth, and to the children with hungry looks, as if to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.” Edward quickly realized that these poor people were in distress. 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。 He took out his dollars, and gave them all to the man. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “My dear boy,” said his father, “Here are a dozen of books for you.” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。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. I thought I had phone to find out a bit more. Yes. certainly. Well, we're 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 and and I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet peep ah what kinds of events do you organize? Well, we have social gets 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 drink call something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday spanish, tuesday italian, 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 dress, 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。请看听力部分第一节，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。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。Excuse me. can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. Excuse me. can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有。5秒钟. 的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士，所以你选择C项并将其标在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Ever remember to pick up our clothes at the dry cleaner on your way home? sure. And i'm going to stop by the grocery store. Is there anything you'd . like to eat? It's up to you to decide. Ever remember to pick up our clothes at the dry cleaner on your way home? sure. And i'm going to stop by the grocery store. Is there anything you'd like to eat? It's up to you . to decide. Do the charges for meals stay the same. no, lunch and dinner are unchanged, slate dollars. But we've had to increase the charge for breakfast by fifty percent. IT used to be two dollars. Do the charges for meals stay the same. no, lunch and dinner are unchanged, slate dollars. But we've had to increase the charge for breakfast by fifty percent IT used to be two dollars. Why didn't you tell me IT was today, tony? I would have gone to the airport to pick you up if I had known. I didn't want to trouble you. Aren't me. Give me a hug. It's been so many years. Why didn't you tell me IT was today, tony? I would have gone to the airport to pick you up if I had known . I didn't want to trouble . you aren't may give me a hug. It's been so many years. Joys, have you heard that matters leaving the company? Oh, really, he's worked here for fifteen years. Is he retiring? No, he is leaving to open his own company in a different industry. Joys, have you heard that matters leaving the company? Oh, really, he's worked here for fifteen years. Is he retiring? No. he is leaving to open his own company in a different industry. How is your history project on the evolution of ancient civilizations going? sure. IT offers a unique window into the past. Remember that the submission deadline is next monday, and the professor is strict about late submission. I've been working hard on at all week burning the midnight oil, and it's . nearly done now. How is your history project on the evolution of ancient civilizations going? I'm sure IT offers a unique window into the past. Remember that the submission deadline is next monday, and the professor is strict about late submission. I've been working hard on IT all week burning the oil, and it's nearly done now. 第一节到此结束，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。Excuse me, do you offer umbrella rentals here? Yes, we do. great. I see the sun is already blocked. IT seems like it's going to rain soon. Do I need to pay a deposit or provide my . ID number? No, just give me a library card. I'll make . a quick record. Sure. here you go. Excuse me, do you offer umbrella rentals here? Yes, we do. great. I see the sun is already blocked. IT seems like it's going to rain soon. Do I need to pay a deposit or provide my . ID number? No, just give me your library card. I'll make a quick record. sure. Here you go. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。John, i've been thinking about signing gym up for a swimming class. Look, I found this place called little swim stars in east midland. Oh, do they have lessons for jim? He's just two years old. After all. Yes, they have parent and child's swimming lessons for babies and Young children. That s but is the environment safe? Yeah, it's in a heated indoor pool. And they create our last safe and caring environment. They use songs and activities to teach basic skills like kicking and floating. When are the lessons? They offer lessons from monday to saturday, all year around. I think IT could be a great experience for gym. Okay, let's take him to sign up this weekend. John, i've been thinking about signing gym up for a swimming class. Look, I found this place called little swim stars, east midland. Oh. do they have lessons for jim? He's just two years old. After all. Yes, they have parent and child swimming lessons for babies and Young children. That s but is the environment safe? Yeah, it's in a heated indoor pool. And they create our last safe and caring environment. They use songs and activities to teach basic skills like kicking and floating. When are the lessons? They offer lessons from monday to saturday all year around. I think IT could be a great experience for gym. Okay, let's take him to sign up this weekend. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这。三个小题。Helen, do you ever get a takeout? No, never. Normally when I go out to eat, I like to sit and enjoy my food. That's really nice. I often have to get takeouts, especially when i'm coming home late from work. You know, I drive to and from work. I'm so hungry that most of the time I don't really make IT home, so I have to buy something on the way. But in the morning, I sometimes have milk and eggs at home. Do you often have people over . for dinner? Yes, I really like cooking. I often my friends over and cook for them. I love cooking too, but the problem is that my place is really small. Even though I would love to invite my friends over for dinner. I never do. If you want, you can come to my place with your friends to have dinner this weekend. great. Oh, look at these piles of work. I want to finish everything quickly so we can go out to dinner tonight. What do you think. Helen, do you ever get a takeout? No, never. Normally, when I go out to eat, I like to sit and enjoy my food. That's really nice. I often have to get takeouts, especially when i'm coming home late from work. You know, I drive to and from work. I'm so hungry that most of the time I don't really make IT home, so I have to buy something on the way. But in the morning, I sometimes have milk and eat at home. Do you often have people over . for dinner? Yes, I really like cooking. I often invite my friends over and cook for them. I love cooking too, but the problem is that my place is really small. Even though I would love to invite my friends over for dinner. I never do. If you want, you can come to my place with your friends to have dinner this weekend. great. Oh, look at these piles of work. I want to finish everything quickly so we can go out to dinner tonight. What do you think? 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这。四个小题。Welcome back, everyone. Now i'm talking to nick park at the singer with the band crispy. Nick, I have one question. Your sister mail is in the band too. Isn't SHE? Yeah, we've been playing and singing together since we were Young. Dad took us to hear the great bands playing live. Melani put on shows, but mom didn't want us to get too serious . about our music. How is your band formed? Two musicians from music school sauce playing in a concert. They asked if we'd like to form a band with them. We agreed to try IT . out how was the band in the first year. the audience enjoyed our performance at the local concert. Then we recorded two songs and send them to a music company. They asked us to join them, but our parents said we had finished . college first. Have you experience ed ny let down? Everything we've recorded has done well. Three sickles have gone to number one, and our first album has sold over a million copies. However, i've been held recently, so we have to start recording our second album laid, which is a pity. Welcome back, everyone. Now i'm talking to nick park at the singer with the band crispy. Nick, I have one question. Your sister mail is in the band too. Isn't SHE? Yeah, we've been playing and singing together since we were Young. Dad took us to hear the great bands playing live melani put on shows, but mom didn't want us to get too serious . about our music. How is your band formed? Two musicians from music schools saw playing in a concert. They asked if we'd like to form a band with them. We agreed to try IT out. How was the band in the first year? The audience enjoyed our performance at the local concert. Then we recorded two songs and send them to a music company. They ask us to join them, but our parent said we had finished . college first. Have you experience ed Denny let down? Everything we've recorded has done well. Three singles have gone to number one, and our first album has sold over a million copies. However, i've mailed recently, so we have to start recording our second album late, which is a pity. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。A friend who study's architecture at a good college told me that her math grades are holding her back. SHE asked how I manage to pass so many tough exams and graduate, even though I wasn't fond of medical school. Well, for that, I want to share with you two easy steps. Step one, know what the exam is really about. When you fill a bucket, always put in the big rocks first. The smaller rocks will then automatically filled the remaining spaces, concentrate on the key areas the exam is testing, and don't stress about obscure details. To do this, review past exam papers, organize them by topic and study the main types of questions commonly tested in each step to practice, practice and practice. Possessing knowledge is one thing, but being able to apply IT in an exam is another. The ability to recall knowledge is important. One effective study method is teaching somebody else. I also recommend drawing mind maps, which is my personal favorite. Additionally, using tables to compare elements helps you remember and hence recall knowledge Better. A friend who study's architecture at a good college told me that her math grades are holding her back. SHE asked how I managed to pass so many tough exams and graduate even though I wasn't fond of medical school. Well, for that, I want to share with you two easy steps. Step one, know what the exam is really about. When you fill a bucket, always put in the big rocks first, the smaller rocks will then automatically filled the remaining spaces, concentrate on the key areas the exam is testing, and don't stress about obscure details. To do this, review past exam papers, organize them by topic, and study the main types of questions commonly tested in each step. Two practice, practice and practice. Possessing knowledge is one thing, but being able to apply IT in an exam is another. The ability to recall knowledge is important. One effective study method is teaching somebody else. I also recommend drawing mind maps, which is my personal favorite. Additionally, using tables to compare elements help you remember and hence recall knowledge Better. 听力部分到此结束。 2026—2027学年度高二年级第一学期期中模拟一 英　语　试　题 （考试时间：120分钟　满分：150分）（解析版） 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你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节　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。每段录音读两遍。 1. What does the man tell Ava to do? A. Cook dinner. B. Fetch the clothes. C. Pick up the groceries. 【答案】B 【解析】男士开口便提醒“remember to pick up our clothes at the dry cleaner”，让 Ava 在回家路上去干洗店取衣服；Ava 随后说自己还要顺路去一趟杂货店，并问男士想吃什么，男士回答由她决定。可见男士要 Ava 做的是取衣服。故选 B 项。 2. What is the total charge for breakfast and lunch now? A. $2. B. $8. C. $11. 【答案】C 【解析】女士说午餐和晚餐价格不变、仍是 8 美元，但早餐涨价 50%，原先是 2 美元，故现在早餐为 3 美元；早餐加午餐共 11 美元。故选 C 项。 3. How does the woman sound? A. Angry. B. Thrilled. C. Apologetic. 【答案】B 【解析】女士一开口就问“Why didn’t you tell me it was today”，并说要是早知道就去机场接他了，随后又要求“Give me a hug”，还说“It’s been so many years”。多年未见、语气激动欣喜。故选 B 项。 4. Why is Matt leaving the company? A. He’s retiring. B. He’s starting his own business. C. He’s moving to a different country. 【答案】B 【解析】女士先猜测“Is he retiring?”，男士随即否定并说明“he is leaving to open his own company in a different industry”，Matt 离职是为了自己开公司。故选 B 项。 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A strict professor. B. Ancient civilization. C. A school assignment. 【答案】C 【解析】女士询问男士关于 The Evolution of Ancient Civilizations 的历史课题进展如何，并提醒下周一为提交截止日、教授对迟交要求严格，男士回答已忙了一整周、快完成了。两人谈论的是一项学校作业。故选 C 项。 第二节　听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 【答案】C 【解析】男士说“the sun is already blocked”“it seems like it’s going to rain soon”，太阳已被遮住、眼看要下雨，说明此刻是阴天，尚未下雨。故选 C 项。 7. What does the man provide at the end of the conversation? A. His library card. B. His quick record. C. His ID number. 【答案】A 【解析】男士问是否需要付押金或提供身份证号，女士说都不必、“just give me your library card”，男士答“Sure, here you go”，最终递上的是借书卡。故选 A 项。 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is a feature of the swimming class? A. It is designed for babies only. B. It has outdoor swimming lessons. C. It offers a particularly relaxing atmosphere. 【答案】C 【解析】女士介绍说上课地点是室内恒温泳池，机构营造“a relaxed, safe and caring environment”，并用歌曲和活动教孩子打腿、漂浮等基本动作，可见其特色是氛围轻松。故选 C 项。 9. When is the swimming class unavailable? A. Monday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 【答案】C 【解析】女士明确说课程时间“from Monday to Saturday all year round”，周一至周六全年开课，故周日不上课。故选 C 项。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Fellow workers. 【答案】A 【解析】两人直呼其名 John，商量给孩子 Jim 报游泳班，还提到“our”孩子，末句男士说“let’s take him to sign up this weekend”，可见是夫妻关系。故选 A 项。 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Helen enjoy doing? A. Going on a driving trip. B. Treating friends with her cooking. C. Ordering takeout on the way home. 【答案】B 【解析】女士说“I really like cooking. I often invite my friends over and cook for them”，Helen 喜欢做的是邀朋友来家里、用自己的手艺招待他们。故选 B 项。 12. What does Helen suggest the man do this weekend? A. Cook a meal for his friends. B. Bring his friends to her house. C. Order takeout for his friends. 【答案】B 【解析】男士说自己住处太小、不便请朋友来吃饭，女士随即建议“you can come to my place with your friends to have dinner this weekend”，即让男士周末带朋友到她家吃饭。A项“给朋友做饭”是男士自己说喜欢做的事，并非女士的建议；C项“给朋友点外卖”是男士平日的习惯，女士并不认同。故选B项。 13. What will the man do first? A. Complete his work. B. Go to a restaurant. C. Call his friends. 【答案】A 【解析】男士看着成堆的工作说“I want to finish everything quickly so we can go out to dinner tonight”，可知他要先把工作做完。故选 A 项。 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What did Nick and Mel do when they were young? A. They put on shows in a park. B. They went to live concerts with their father. C. They were encouraged to play music by their mother. 【答案】B 【解析】Nick 说“Dad took us to hear the great bands playing live”，父亲带他和妹妹 Mel 去听乐队现场演出；母亲则是不希望他们太投入音乐。故选 B 项。 15. When was the band started? A. After Nick began studying at a music school. B. After Nick and Mel played in a concert at school. C. After two musicians heard Nick and Mel playing. 【答案】C 【解析】Nick 说两位音乐学校的人看到他们在音乐会上演奏后，邀请他们一起组建乐队，他们答应试一试。故选 C 项。 16. What is said about the band in the first year? A. They joined a music company. B. They were welcome at the concert. C. They recorded three singles. 【答案】B 【解析】Nick 说第一年“The audience enjoyed our performance at the local concert”，观众很喜欢他们在当地演唱会上的表演，随后录了两首歌寄给唱片公司。故选 B 项。 17. What disappoints the band? A. They haven’t had a number-one single. B. Their first album hasn’t met their expectations. C. A health problem has delayed their second album. 【答案】C 【解析】Nick 先说三支单曲都拿过冠军、首张专辑销量过百万，随后用 However 转折：“I’ve been ill recently, so we have to start recording our second album late”，生病导致第二张专辑推迟录制，这是唯一的遗憾。故选 C 项。 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What did the speaker probably study back in college? A. Architecture. B. Math. C. Medicine. 【答案】C 【解析】说话者提到“even though I wasn’t fond of medical school”，说自己当年并不喜欢医学院，却还是通过了诸多难关并毕业，可见他大学读的是医学。故选 C 项。 19. Why does the speaker mention “rocks in a bucket”? A. To explain an exam question. B. To point out what to focus on. C. To tell how to handle pressure. 【答案】B 【解析】说话者用“往桶里先放大石头、小石头自然会填满缝隙”作比，紧接着点明“Concentrate on the key areas the exam is testing and don’t stress about obscure details”，即借此说明备考要抓重点。故选 B 项。 20. What study method does the speaker like the best? A. Using mind maps. B. Teaching others. C. Drawing tables. 【答案】A 【解析】说话者先说有效的方法之一是讲给别人听，接着说“I also recommend drawing mind maps, which is my personal favorite”，明确表示画思维导图是他个人的最爱。故选 A 项。 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 Sports are not a modern invention. People around the world have enjoyed exciting and meaningful sports since ancient times. Here are some examples of ancient sports from different cultures. Egyptian Pharaohs’ Running Race In ancient Egypt, kings demonstrated their physical strength by running during the Sed Festival. This special event took place when a king had ruled for 30 years. For example, Pharaoh Djoser ran around the temple for a long time to prove he was still healthy and strong. Minoan Bull-Leaping The Minoan people created a very dangerous sport called bull-leaping. In this event, athletes would run directly at a charging bull, grab its horns and leap over its back. Wall paintings from the Palace of Knossos show these exciting scenes. Mesopotamian Wrestling Ancient Mesopotamians practiced wrestling and boxing. Stone carvings show strong fighters wearing skirts during matches. These matches were intense, with fighters wrestling like wild animals. They showed fighters’ courage and strength. Ancient Chinese Archery In the Zhou Dynasty’s royal education, archery was a required skill for men. Competitions, called “sheyi”, were held with strict rules and ceremonies. To win, a person needed both physical skill and qualities such as grace, self-control and respect. These contests often took place in temples and served to promote moral values and social order. Although ancient sports varied widely in form and intent, they universally highlighted the value of skill. Beyond mere competition, these activities were deeply integrated into their societies, reflecting cultural beliefs and shaping a sense of community. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了古埃及、米诺斯、美索不达米亚和古代中国的四种古老运动及其特点和意义。 21. What do Minoan bull-leaping and Mesopotamian wrestling have in common? A. They followed strict ceremonies. B. They were physically demanding. C. They were created to honor kings. D. They included fighting against animals. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据Minoan Bull-Leaping中的 “In this event, athletes would run directly at a charging bull, grab its horns and leap over its back.”以及Mesopotamian Wrestling中的 “These matches were intense, with fighters wrestling like wild animals. They showed fighters’ courage and strength.”可知，米诺斯跳牛和美索不达米亚摔跤的共同之处在于两者对体能要求都很高。故选B项。 22. What makes ancient Chinese archery unique? A. It had flexible rules. B. It encouraged self-expression. C. It helped build character. D. It served as public entertainment. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据Ancient Chinese Archery中的 “To win, a person needed both physical skill and qualities such as grace, self-control and respect. These contests often took place in temples and served to promote moral values and social order.”可知，中国古代射箭的独特之处在于它有助于培养人的品格。故选C项。 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To stress the importance of sports and its practical roles. B. To inform readers of modern sports and their basic features. C. To show readers some ancient sports and their cultural value. D. To discuss the possible origins and related theories of sports. 【答案】C 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段中的 “People around the world have enjoyed exciting and meaningful sports since ancient times. Here are some examples of ancient sports from different cultures.”以及最后一段 “Although ancient sports varied widely in form and intent, they universally highlighted the value of skill. Beyond mere competition, these activities were deeply integrated into their societies, reflecting cultural beliefs and shaping a sense of community.”可知，本文的目的是向读者介绍一些古代运动及其文化价值。故选C项。 B The day Barry and Margaret Sharman got married in 1968, they brought their wedding party to a photographer’s studio in Armstrong, British Columbia. However, when the photos became available, the newlyweds, with little money to spare, left the photos uncollected. “I just filed it away in my mind after we moved to Vancouver Island,” said Margaret. Years later, the studio closed and the photographer was nowhere to be found. Then last month, more than 56 years later, Margaret was reunited with her long-lost wedding photos from Sandy Farynuk, one of her former bridesmaids and longtime friends. The photos had resurfaced when they were found in a box of photos donated from a garage sale to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery, where Farynuk’s historian friend worked. “Oh, my God That’s me!” Farynuk cried out. The Sharmans had also never seen the photos. “It was right before Christmas and I had the photos delivered to them by their son, Noah,” Farynuk said. “I’ve known Margaret since I was two and I knew how much these would mean to her.” Barry Sharman said this unexpected gift brought Margaret to tears and they were both instantly transported back to their wedding reception. It was especially touching for Margaret to see her older late sister Ruth in the group photo. “My mother made all of the bridesmaids’ pink dresses, and she made my wedding dress and put a lot of little flowers around the sleeves,” Margaret recalled. “I was overwhelmed when I saw the photos — that day is not very clear to me, but I remember that night one of them cheerfully picked Margaret up, took her shoe off and passed it around so people could fill it with money,” said Barry. The donations paid for their honeymoon. Margaret said she wished she could track down the photographer. “He’s an angel,” she said. “The photos he took 56 years ago are the most thoughtful and precious gift I could ever have imagined.” 【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了1968年，沙曼夫妇因没钱未取婚礼照片，照片56年后在博物馆捐赠箱中被好友偶然发现。照片让他们重温婚礼回忆，玛格丽特深感珍贵。 24. Why didn’t the couple get their wedding photos? A. They moved away later. B. They completely forgot. C. They couldn’t afford them. D. The photographer lost them. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段 “However, when the photos became available, the newlyweds, with little money to spare, left the photos uncollected.”可知，这对夫妇没有领取他们的结婚照是因为他们负担不起费用。故选C。 25. How did Margaret reunite with the photos? A. Her son regained them from the photographer. B. A museum historian mailed them to her. C. She spotted them in a deserted garage box. D. Her close friend found them accidentally. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段 “Then last month, more than 56 years later, Margaret was reunited with her long-lost wedding photos from Sandy Farynuk, one of her former bridesmaids and longtime friends.”可知，玛格丽特的一位密友偶然发现了这些照片。故选D。 26. What can be learned about the couple’s wedding reception? A. Margaret’s sister missed their wedding. B. Barry remembers every detail of the dresses. C. Margaret’s mother offered them great assistance. D. A certain friend took off Margaret’s shoe just for fun. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段 “My mother made all of the bridesmaids’ pink dresses, and she made my wedding dress and put a lot of little flowers around the sleeves”可知，玛格丽特的母亲为这对新人的婚礼提供了极大的帮助。故选C。 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A photographer Creates Miracles B. Lost Photos Finally Reappear C. A Wedding Over Half a Century ago D. Warm Memories Through the Years 【答案】B 【解析】主旨大意题。根据第二段 “Then last month, more than 56 years later, Margaret was reunited with her long-lost wedding photos from Sandy Farynuk, one of her former bridesmaids and longtime friends.”结合文章讲述了1968年，沙曼夫妇因没钱未取婚礼照片，照片56年后在博物馆捐赠箱中被好友偶然发现。照片让他们重温婚礼回忆，玛格丽特深感珍贵。可知，B选项 “丢失的照片终于重现了”最符合文章标题。故选B。 C As artificial intelligence (AI) takes off, how do we efficiently integrate it into our lives and our work? Bridging the gap between promise and practice, Jann Spiess, an associate professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, is exploring how algorithms can be designed to most effectively support — rather than replace — human decision-makers. “We don’t have much work — yet — that takes design of the human-AI interface really seriously,” says Spiess. “Our debate about AI and the capabilities of AI is really misplaced, because it’s all about ‘Is AI better than the human?’”, he continues. “I think instead we should be asking, ‘What are the complementary uses of AI?’” If users rely too heavily on an algorithm, they may ignore relevant context or information the algorithm may not know. On the other hand, if users view recommendations as overly complex or irrelevant, they may dismiss them altogether, forgoing any advantages algorithmic recommendations may provide. “Therefore, the best algorithm should take into account how a human will interact with the information it provides,” Spiess says. In a recent paper, Spiess outlines a conceptual design framework modeling how humans respond to algorithmic recommendations — and presents a different approach to building AI tools. This approach is known as complementarity. The researchers tested different recommendation strategies in an experiment, where participants made 25 hiring decisions with different levels of algorithmic assistance. People using a complementary algorithm — which offered selective recommendations in cases where a human was likely to be uncertain or incorrect — made the most accurate decisions, outperforming those using a purely predictive algorithm and those using no algorithmic support. It’s an encouraging result. “There’s much promise around AI improving decisions,” says Spiess, who’s particularly interested in applications that affect how services are allocated in resource-limited environments, such as placing teachers in underserved school districts with limited budgets. “If you could use algorithms to improve resource allocation, there are many high-value use cases in areas where we don’t have ready or clear solutions,” he says. 【语篇解读】这是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了如何将人工智能（AI）有效地融入我们的生活和工作。斯坦福大学商学院的副教授Jann Spiess认为当前关于AI的讨论过于关注AI是否优于人类，而应关注AI与人类的互补性。他提出了互补性设计框架，并通过实验证明互补性算法在招聘决策中效果最佳，展示了AI在资源有限环境中的应用潜力。 28. What is the main issue with current AI debates according to Spiess? A. Ignoring the potential of AI. B. Overemphasis on AI’s superiority. C. Misunderstanding AI’s purpose. D. Lack of focus on AI’s efficiency. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中 ““Our debate about AI and the capabilities of AI is really misplaced, because it’s all about ‘Is AI better than the human?’”, he continues. “I think instead we should be asking, ‘What are the complementary uses of AI?’”可知，Spiess认为当前关于AI的辩论主要问题在于过于强调AI的优越性，而没有关注其互补性用途。故选B项。 29. What does the underlined word “forgoing” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Abandoning. B. Stressing. C. Admitting. D. Assessing. 【答案】A 【解析】词句猜测题。根据第三段中 “If users rely too heavily on an algorithm, they may ignore relevant context or information the algorithm may not know. On the other hand, if users view recommendations as overly complex or irrelevant, they may dismiss them altogether, forgoing any advantages algorithmic recommendations may provide”可知，前后句是对比关系，前半句说用户过于依赖算法会忽略相关信息，后半句说用户认为建议复杂或不相关就会完全忽略这些建议，也就是不再考虑算法建议可能带来的优势，所以 “forgoing”意思是 “放弃”，与A项 “Abandoning”意思一致。故选A项。 30. What does Spiess think is the key to effective AI design? A. Enhancing algorithm complexity. B. Reducing human dependence on AI. C. Considering human-AI interaction. D. Improving AI’s independent capability. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段中 ““Therefore, the best algorithm should take into account how a human will interact with the information it provides,” Spiess says. In a recent paper, Spiess outlines a conceptual design framework modeling how humans respond to algorithmic recommendations—and presents a different approach to building AI tools. This approach is known as complementarity”可知，Spiess认为有效的人工智能设计的关键在于考虑人类与人工智能的交互。故选C项。 31. What does the experiment on hiring decisions show? A. Predictive algorithms were the most helpful. B. Human judgment alone was the most accurate. C. No algorithmic support was completely the best. D. Complementary algorithms were highly effective. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段中 “People using a complementary algorithm — which offered selective recommendations in cases where a human was likely to be uncertain or incorrect — made the most accurate decisions, outperforming those using a purely predictive algorithm and those using no algorithmic support”可知，关于招聘决策的实验表明，互补性算法非常有效。故选D项。 D Parents all over the world know that getting kids to eat healthy foods is an uphill battle. Getting them to avoid junk food when they’ve got some spending money is even tougher. However, new research by Szu-chi Huang, an associate professor of marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business, shows that children tend to choose healthier food if you offer them a deal. In their study, more than 2,400 kids ages 6 to 11 were offered three-day discount they could use at school to buy healthy beverages such as a cereal shake or a natural fruit beverage. The children did react to the price promotions, buying more of the healthy products. Huang believes that the discounts worked partly because of their novelty. “If we can make it fun, like a puzzle or a game, we draw children’s attention to price and value,” she says, “which may not have been important to them before.” Another key finding is what happened after the experiment was over and the discounts ended. At one school children continued to choose healthy options more frequently than before the study. This surprised the researchers since it refuted what they’d seen in the literature. The reason for the effect, Huang believes, is that this study promoted a healthy option that was not very expensive to begin with. The experiment encouraged children to pay attention to price, so this relatively inexpensive healthy product kept its appeal even after the discount was removed. However, this also suggests that short-term discounts on healthy food could have the unintended longer-term effect of drawing cost-conscious kids toward cheaper, less healthy products. In contrast, long-term incentives could steer kids toward healthy products that are seen as relatively affordable, bridging the “price gap” between inexpensive, unhealthy food and more expensive healthy foods. What’s essential, Huang says, is to help develop healthy consumption habits and preferences in children that last beyond the length of the promotion. Huang says this research has lessons for marketers, who often struggle to make healthy products attractive to kids. It also could help schools provide healthier options since they act as “gatekeepers” for what students eat during the school day and how products are promoted on campus. 【语篇解读】主要介绍一项新研究，短期优惠可引导儿童选购健康食品，长期激励才能养成持久健康饮食习惯。 32. What may be Huang’s explanation of kids’ positive reaction to the price promotions? A. The discount was new and fun. B. The option was healthier and cheaper. C. Kids could play games with classmates. D. Kids realized the meaning of price and value. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “Huang believes that the discounts worked partly because of their novelty. “If we can make it fun, like a puzzle or a game, we draw children’s attention to price and value,” she says.”可知，孩子积极响应降价促销，是因为优惠形式新颖且富有趣味性。 33. What does the underlined word “refuted” in the third paragraph mean? A. refused. B. contradicted. C. supported. D. compared. 【答案】B 【解析】词句猜测题。根据第三段中的 “At one school children continued to choose healthy options more frequently than before the study. This surprised the researchers since it refuted what they’d seen in the literature.”可知，前面提到孩子们在折扣结束后还继续选择健康食品，这与研究人员在文献中看到的情况不一样，所以 “refuted”意思应该是 “与……矛盾，反驳”。 34. What potential disadvantage might short-term discounts have? A. They promote a habit of healthy eating. B. They may boost unhealthy consumption. C. They affect kids’ understanding on value. D. They make unhealthy food more expensive. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段中的 “However, this also suggests that short-term discounts on healthy food could have the unintended longer-term effect of drawing cost-conscious kids toward cheaper, less healthy products.”可知，短期折扣存在弊端，有可能助长不健康食品的消费。 35. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The practical applications of the research findings. B. Ways to improve the taste of healthy food for children. C. The responsibility schools take in students’ diets. D. Challenges marketers face in promoting healthy food. 【答案】A 【解析】主旨大意题。通读最后一段，尤其是最后一段中的 “Huang says this research has lessons for marketers, who often struggle to make healthy products attractive to kids. It also could help schools provide healthier options since they act as “gatekeepers” for what students eat during the school day and how products are promoted on campus.”可知，本段主要阐述这项研究成果的实际应用价值，对商家营销与学校饮食管理均有借鉴意义。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s easy to give in to the winter hibernation urge — but countless studies have shown that outdoor activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of anxiety, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). ___36___ Here’s how to make the best use of our natural health service. Starting small. “Sometimes getting out and running 5km was like climbing Everest. It would take me all day just to find the energy to get out,” says Alex Staniforth, a mental health campaigner. ___37___ Try opening a window, sitting by natural light, or bringing nature indoors with plants. When you’re ready, aim for short, achievable goals like a five-minute walk. You don’t need hours. Aiming for regular activity is key. ___38___ Mental health and fitness coach Gareth Jones emphasized that good planning and structure are crucial. “If you know you’re struggling with motivation, laying out all your kit — from your socks all the way up to the food you’re going to take — can be helpful,” he says. “___39___ You might want to get out when you get to the front door — but if you have to go and search for your trainers because they’re lost under the stairs somewhere, you may not feel like going out at all.” Group support. Social commitments can also act as motivation for people with depression and anxiety. Having other people around us — whether that’s joining a club or committing to something with a friend — can really help. ___40___ “People are very quick to post their accomplishments on social media, but what you don’t see is the build-up,” says Gareth. “It doesn’t matter where people are now in their lives, they’ve had to work to get there. And you’ll get there too.” 36. ______　37. ______　38. ______　39. ______　40. ______ A. A clear goal. B. A structured approach. C. However, don’t compare yourself to others. D. A disorganized life can affect your motivation. E. Therefore, doctors are encouraging people to go outdoors more. F. But time in nature isn’t the only cure for mental health problems. G. If this sounds familiar, remember even small steps can bring benefits. 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。本文针对冬季人们容易情绪低落的问题，指出户外活动是改善心理健康的有效方法，并给出了三条实用建议：从小事做起、采用有条理的方法、寻求团体支持。 【答案】36. E　37. G　38. B　39. D　40. C 36. 【答案】E　【解析】上文 “It’s easy to give in to the winter hibernation urge — but countless studies have shown that outdoors activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of anxiety, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).”用大量研究证明了户外活动对缓解焦虑、抑郁和季节性情绪失调的显著效果。下文 “Here’s how to make the best use of our natural health service.”自然过渡到 “如何充分利用这一天然健康服务”。E 选项 “Therefore, doctors are encouraging people to go outdoors more.”用 “Therefore”承接前文的科学结论，引出医生的建议，完美起到了承上启下的作用。故选E项。 37. 【答案】G　【解析】上文 ““Sometimes getting out and running 5km was like climbing Everest. It would take me all day just to find the energy to get out,” says Alex Staniforth, a mental health campaigner.”引用心理健康活动家亚历克斯的话，描述了很多人在冬季连出门都异常困难的状态。空格后紧接着给出了开窗、坐自然光下、5分钟散步等一系列 “小事”的建议。G选项 “If this sounds familiar, remember even small steps can bring benefits.”中的 “this”精准指代前文提到的 “难以出门”的困境，同时引出后文 “小步骤也有大作用” 的核心观点。故选G项。 38. 【答案】B　【解析】空格是本段的小标题，需要概括全段主旨。下文 “Mental health and fitness coach Gareth Jones emphasized that good planning and structure are crucial.”就明确指出良好的计划和条理至关重要，并通过 “提前准备好所有装备”的例子进行了具体说明。B选项 “A structured approach.”精准概括了本段核心内容。故选B项。 39. 【答案】D　【解析】上文 ““If you know you’re struggling with motivation, laying out all your kit — from your socks all the way up to the food you’re going to take — can be helpful,” he says.”强调提前准备好装备的重要性，下文 “You might want to get out when you get to the front door — but if you have to go and search for your trainers because they’re lost under the stairs somewhere, you may not feel like going out at all.””从反面说明 “如果还要到处找运动鞋，可能就不想出门了”。D 选项 “A disorganized life can affect your motivation.”正好连接正反两方面的论证，逻辑严密。故选D项。 40. 【答案】C　【解析】上文 “Having other people around us — whether that’s joining a club or committing to something with a friend — can really help.”讲完团体支持的好处后，用 “However”进行转折。下文 ““People are very quick to post their accomplishments on social media, but what you don’t see is the build-up,” says Gareth.”引用加雷斯的话，指出社交媒体上展示的只是别人的成就，看不到背后的付出，不要盲目比较。C 选项 “However, don’t compare yourself to others.”直接点明了本段后半部分的核心观点，与后文内容完全呼应。故选C项。 第三部分　语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One evening I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was, what society would ___41___, a bum. From the ___42___ of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel ___43___ but there are other times that you just don’t want to be ___44___. This was exactly one of those times. “I hope he doesn’t ask me for ___45___,” I thought. He didn’t. It was after a few minutes that he spoke. “That’s a very nice car,” he said. He was in rags but had an air of ___46___ around him. I said, “Thanks,” and continued ___47___ my car. He sat there quietly as I worked. The ___48___ beg for money never came. As the ___49___ between us widened, something inside me said, “Ask him if he needs any help.” I was sure that he would say yes. ___50___ I held true to the inner voice. I expected ___51___ but a greedy hand. “Do you need any help?” I asked. He answered in three simple but ___52___ words that I shall never forget. “Don’t we all?” he said. We often look for ___53___ in great men and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. Of course I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed it. No matter how much you have, you need help too. In the same way, no matter how you are ___54___ with problems, you can give help. Those three little words still ___55___ true till this day. 41. A. consider B. support C. pursue D. notice 【答案】 41.A 42.C 43.B 44.D 45.A 46.B 47.A 48.B 49.C 50.C 51.D 52.C 53.B 54.B 55.D 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在停车场遇到一个流浪汉，对方没有乞讨，而是用一句深刻的话回应了作者提供帮助的询问，让作者意识到无论贫富，每个人都有需要帮助和给予帮助的时候。 【答案】A 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：从停车场对面走来的人，按照社会的看法，会被视为一个流浪汉。A. consider认为、视为；B. support支持；C. pursue追求；D. notice注意到。根据上文 “what society would”及下文 “he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money”可知，这是表达社会对这个人的判定，通常会将这样的人视为流浪汉，consider符合语义。故选A项。 42. A. words B. notes C. looks D. signs 【答案】C 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：从他的外表来看，他没有车、没有家、没有干净的衣服，也没有钱。A. words话语；B. notes笔记；C. looks外表、样貌；D. signs迹象。根据下文 “he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money”可知，此处指从他的外表进行的判断。故选C项。 43. A. thoughtful B. generous C. remarkable D. desperate 【答案】B 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时候你会愿意慷慨解囊，但有时候你只是不想被打扰。A. thoughtful体贴的；B. generous慷慨的；C. remarkable非凡的；D. desperate绝望的。根据下文 “but there are other times that you just don’t want to be 4　.”以及语境可知，这里与后文 “不想被打扰”形成对比，指人会有愿意慷慨助人的时候。故选B项。 44. A. selected B. restricted C. questioned D. bothered 【答案】D 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：有时候你会愿意慷慨解囊，但有时候你只是不想被打扰。A. selected选择；B. restricted限制；C. questioned询问；D. bothered打扰。根据上文 “There are times when you feel”及转折词 “but”可知，此处与前面构成转折，指面对流浪汉有时候愿意 “慷慨帮助”，但有时候却不想被 “打扰”。故选D项。 45. A. money B. food C. training D. mercy 【答案】A 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我希望他不要向我要钱，”我想。A. money钱；B. food食物；C. training训练；D. mercy仁慈。根据下文 “The 48 beg for money never came”以及结合流浪汉的身份和人们的普遍认知，作者担心对方会索要钱财。故选A项。 46. A. innocence B. dignity C. peace D. vision 【答案】B 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：他衣衫褴褛，但身上却有一种尊严。A. innocence天真；B. dignity尊严；C. peace和平；D. vision视野。根据 “He was in rags but had an air of”及转折词 “but”可知，此处指流浪汉虽然落魄但有尊严。故选B项。 47. A. wiping B. pulling C. driving D. praising 【答案】A 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：我说：“谢谢，”然后继续擦我的车。A. wiping擦拭；B. pulling拉；C. driving驾驶；D. praising赞扬。根据上文 “just come from the car wash”可知，作者刚洗完车，可能在进行后续的擦拭整理。故选A项。 48. A. abandoned B. assumed C. included D. rejected 【答案】B 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我预想的乞讨要钱的场景从未出现。A. abandoned被抛弃的；B. assumed预想的、假定的；C. included包含的；D. rejected被拒绝的。根据上文 “I hope he doesn’t ask me for 5 ,”可知，上文作者担心对方要钱，这是他主观预想的情况。故选B项。 49. A. delight B. difference C. silence D. resistance 【答案】C 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着我们之间的沉默持续变长，我内心有个声音说：“问问他是否需要帮助。”A. delight高兴；B. difference差异；C. silence沉默；D. resistance抵抗。根据上文 “He sat there quietly as I worked.”可知，作者干活时，他静静地坐在那里，两人之间是保持沉默的。故选C项。 50. A. For B. And C. But D. So 【答案】C 【解析】考查连词词义辨析。句意：但我还是遵从了内心的声音。A. For因为；B. And并且；C. But但是；D. So所以。根据上文 “Ask him if he needs any help.”以及 “I was sure that he would say yes.”可知，作者确信如果自己问对方是否需要帮助时对方会给出肯定的回答，但是作者还是遵循了内心声音去问了，上下文之间是转折关系。故选C项。 51. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 【答案】D 【解析】考查代词词义辨析。句意：我以为他只会伸出贪婪的手索要东西。A. anything任何事物；B. everything一切；C. something某物；D. nothing没有什么。根据上文 “I was sure that he would say yes”以及下文 “but a greedy hand”可知，作者确信如果自己问对方是否需要帮助时，作者预期对方只会伸出贪婪的手，即 “除了索要钱财的贪婪的手，什么都没有”，nothing but是固定短语，意为 “只不过、仅仅”。故选D项。 52. A. ambitious B. normal C. profound D. steady 【答案】C 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他用三个简单却意味深长的词回答了我，我永远不会忘记。A. ambitious有野心的；B. normal正常的；C. profound深刻的、意味深长的；D. steady稳定的。根据下文 “that I shall never forget”和 “Those three little words still 15 true till this day”可知，对方的回答让作者终生难忘，所以他回答的话应是 “深刻的，意义深远的”。故选C项。 53. A. wealth B. wisdom C. independence D. patience 【答案】B 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们常常在伟人和名人身上寻找智慧。A. wealth财富；B. wisdom智慧；C. independence独立；D. patience耐心。根据下文 “those of higher learning and accomplishments”以及语境可知，人们倾向于从学识高、成就大的人身上获取智慧。故选B项。 54. A. engaged B. loaded C. connected D. disappointed 【答案】B 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：同样地，无论你背负着多少问题，你都可以给予帮助。A. engaged参与；B. loaded承载、背负；C. connected连接；D. disappointed失望。根据下文 “with problems, you can give help”以及语境可知，这里指背负诸多问题，be loaded with是固定搭配，意为 “充满、背负着”。故选B项。 55. A. alarm B. flash C. strike D. ring 【答案】D 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：那三个简短的词至今仍然听起来真实可信。A. alarm警告；B. flash闪现；C. strike撞击；D. ring听起来、回响。根据下文 “true till this day”以及语境可知，此处指那三个字至今 “仍然真实”，ring true是固定搭配，意为 “听起来真实可信，给人以真实的印象”，符合语境。故选D项。 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。 Inside a workshop in Lyon, France, the soft rhythm of weaving machines fills the air as colorful threads move smoothly. For centuries, silk-making traditions, passed down through generations, __56__ (shape) Lyon’s identity. In these workshops, skilled workers use silk-screen printing, __57__ technique originating in China, to layer colors one by one. __58__ (remarkable), creating a single scarf can involve up to 30 different colors, each requiring its own screen and printing step. This __59__ (detail) process, demanding steady hands and sharp eyes, ensures that every piece is unique, and full of character. Lyon’s connection to silk dates back to ancient times, __60__ the city became a key gateway for Chinese silk entering Europe. During the Roman Empire, Lyon’s location along the Rhône River made it an important trading center. The __61__ (arrive) of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes, establishing long-lasting ties between China and France. Even the street designs of Lyon’s Old Town __62__ (tailor) to protect silk products from wind and rain during transport, showing how silk influenced the city’s development in many ways. Today, Lyon is still celebrated __63__ a center for silk production, design, and cultural exchange, __64__ (inspire) many famous fashion houses around the world. Thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative, new trade routes are bringing fresh __65__ (opportunity) to Lyon. This renewed partnership continues to weave a future of shared creativity and innovation. 【答案】 56.have shaped 57.a 58.Remarkably 59.detailed 60.when 61.arrival 62.were tailored 63.as 64.inspiring 65.opportunities 【语篇解读】本文是说明文。介绍法国里昂与中国丝绸的千年渊源：从中国的丝网印花技艺讲到“一带一路”带来的新机遇，展现中法文化交流与互鉴。 56. 【答案】have shaped　【解析】考查动词时态。句意：几个世纪以来，代代相传的丝绸制作传统塑造了里昂的特色。shape “塑造”在句中作谓语。根据时间状语For centuries可知，此句强调动作从过去持续到现在，并对现在产生影响（即丝绸制作传统至今仍塑造着里昂的特色），用现在完成时，主语silk-making traditions是复数，助动词用have。故填have shaped。 57. 【答案】a　【解析】考查冠词。句意：在这些作坊里，熟练的工人使用起源于中国的丝网印刷技术，一层一层地叠加颜色。此处泛指 “一项起源于中国的技术”，作silk-screen printing的同位语，technique是以辅音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 58. 【答案】Remarkably　【解析】考查副词。句意：值得注意的是，制作一条围巾可能需要多达30种不同的颜色，每种颜色都需要自己的丝网和印刷步骤。此处修饰整个句子，作状语，应用副词remarkably “值得注意的是，令人惊讶的是”，句首单词首字母大写。故填Remarkably。 59. 【答案】detailed　【解析】考查形容词。句意：这个精细的工序需要稳健的双手和敏锐的眼睛，确保每一件作品都独一无二，充满个性。此处修饰名词process，应用形容词detailed “细致的，精细的”，作定语。故填detailed。 60. 【答案】when　【解析】考查定语从句。句意：里昂与丝绸的联系可以追溯到古代，当时这座城市成为中国丝绸进入欧洲的重要门户。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是ancient times，关系词代替先行词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。 61. 【答案】arrival　【解析】考查名词。句意：丝绸的到来带来了重大的文化和经济变革，在中法两国之间建立了持久的联系。此处作主语，根据空前The以及空后of可知此空用名词arrival “到来”，不可数名词。故填arrival。 62. 【答案】were tailored　【解析】考查动词语态和主谓一致。句意：甚至里昂老城区的街道布局也是为了在运输过程中保护丝绸制品不受风吹雨淋而精心设计的，这表明丝绸在很多方面都对这座城市的发展产生了影响。设空处在句中作谓语，此处描述过去发生的事情，主语street designs和动词tailor “专门制作，根据特定需要制作”之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语street designs是复数，be动词用were。故填were tailored。 63. 【答案】as　【解析】考查介词。句意：如今，里昂仍被誉为丝绸生产、设计与文化交流的中心，激励着世界各地众多著名时装公司。be celebrated as是固定短语，意为 “作为……而闻名/受到赞誉”。故填as。 64. 【答案】inspiring　【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意同上。本句谓语为is celebrated，此处为非谓语动词，主语Lyon与动词inspire之间为逻辑上的主动关系，应用现在分词作状语。故填inspiring。 65. 【答案】opportunities　【解析】考查名词复数。句意：由于中国的 “一带一路”倡议，新的贸易路线正在为里昂带来新的机遇。本空作bringing的宾语，opportunity “机遇”是可数名词，空前无限定词，结合 “new trade routes are bringing fresh”可知，应用复数形式，表示不止一个机会。故填opportunities。 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，你校将举办体艺节（Sports and Art Festival），需要选择一门学生最喜爱的体育运动。请你向学生会主席John推荐一门体育运动，内容包括： 1. 体育运动的具体项目； 2. 推荐理由。 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 John, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【参考范文】 Dear John, I’m writing to recommend a popular sport for our upcoming Sports and Art Festival. I believe basketball would be a fantastic choice. Basketball is a sport that combines physical fitness with teamwork. It not only enhances our physical abilities but also teaches us the importance of cooperation and communication. Moreover, basketball is easy to learn and play, making it accessible to everyone. In conclusion, basketball is a sport that can bring students together and promote a healthy lifestyle. I hope you will consider my recommendation. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文（推荐信）。要求考生以李华的身份，就学校体艺节需要选出“学生最喜爱的体育运动”一事，向学生会主席 John 推荐一个项目，内容须覆盖“具体项目、推荐理由”两个要点。【谋篇】第一段开门见山交代写信目的并点明推荐项目（basketball）；第二段从“强身健体＋团队合作”与“易学易上手”两个角度展开理由；第三段用 In conclusion 收拢全文并表达期望。三段式，要点齐全，衔接自然。【亮点】① that 引导的定语从句：Basketball is a sport that combines physical fitness with teamwork. ② not only...but also... 递进结构，把“强身”与“育人”连成一句；③ 现在分词作结果状语：making it accessible to everyone。【词汇升级】combine → integrate / merge；enhance → strengthen；importance → significance；cooperation → teamwork。【评分】按高考应用文 15 分制评分：本文要点齐全、条理清晰、句式有一定变化，可得 13—14 分；若能在第二段补一个具体细节（如课后三对三比赛），可冲满分档。 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。 One pleasant New-year morning, Edward rose, and washed and dressed himself in a hurry. He wanted to be the first to wish a happy New Year to his family. He turned up at every door of the house, and shouted the words of “Happy New Year” in an excited voice. After a quick breakfast, he hopped along the street like a happy bird, greeted and repeated the words to those he met. When he came back, his father gave him 50 dollars, saying he could buy whatever he had been wishing for. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some interesting books that he had seen at the bookstore located near the river through the city. He thanked his father and danced out of the house again with a light heart, intending to buy those books. As he ran down the street, he noticed a poor family, the father, the mother, and three children shivering with cold in the winter wind. “I wish you a happy New Year,” cried Edward, as he was happily passing on. The man took a look at the happy boy and shook his head sadly. Edward stopped and said, “It seems that you do not belong to this country.” The man again shook his head, a confused expression flashed over his face, for he could not understand or speak English. But the poor man pointed to his dry mouth, and to the children with hungry looks, as if to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.” Edward quickly realized that these poor people were in distress. 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。 He took out his dollars, and gave them all to the man. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “My dear boy,” said his father, “Here are a dozen of books for you.” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 He took out his dollars, and gave them all to the man. The man was so moved that he stood there, failing to say any words. A bright smile spread across the man’s face. He smiled back at Edward, waved goodbye to the family and went home delightedly. When Edward came home, his father asked what book he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. “I have bought no books,” he said. “I gave my money to a poor family, who seemed to be badly in need of help. I think I can wait for my books until next New Year.” “My dear boy,” said his father, “Here are a dozen of books for you.” Edward couldn’t believe it! “I’m giving them to you, more as a reward for your goodness of heart than as a New Year gift. Always be ready to help people around you!” his father added. Holding the books, Edward felt they were the best gift in the world. 【解析】【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了新年清晨 Edward 拿到父亲给的 50 美元、打算去买惦念已久的书，途中却遇见一户忍饥受冻的异乡人家，最终把钱全部送出；父亲得知后以一打书作为奖励，让他懂得善举本身就是最好的新年礼物。【第一段】由首句“He took out his dollars, and gave them all to the man.”可知，本段应写穷人一家接过钱时的反应（愣住、说不出话、露出笑容）以及 Edward 空手回家后向父亲如实解释原委。【第二段】由第二段首句““My dear boy,” said his father, “Here are a dozen of books for you.””可知，本段应写 Edward 的惊喜与父亲的点题式肯定（奖励的是那颗善心），并以 Edward 的心理感悟收束全文。【续写线索】掏出全部美元——男人感动得说不出话——挥手告别——空手回家如实相告——父亲赠书——感悟“给予即收获”【点睛】【高分句型1】The man was so moved that he stood there, failing to say any words.（so...that 引导结果状语从句、现在分词作状语）【高分句型2】I gave my money to a poor family, who seemed to be badly in need of help.（who 引导非限制性定语从句） 附：听力材料（Tapescript） Text 1 M: Ava, remember to pick up our clothes at the dry cleaner on your way home. W: Sure. And I’m going to stop by the grocery store. Is there anything you’d like to eat? M: It’s up to you to decide. Text 2 M: Do the charges for meals stay the same? W: No. Lunch and dinner are unchanged, still $8. But we’ve had to increase the charge for breakfast by 50%. It used to be $2. Text 3 W: Why didn’t you tell me it was today, Tony? I would have gone to the airport to pick you up if I had known. M: I didn’t want to trouble you, Aunt May. W: Give me a hug. It’s been so many years. Text 4 M: Joyce, have you heard that Matt is leaving the company? W: Oh really? He’s worked here for 15 years. Is he retiring? M: No, he is leaving to open his own company in a different industry. Text 5 W: How is your history project on The Evolution of Ancient Civilizations going? M: I’m sure it offers a unique window into the past. W: Remember that the submission deadline is next Monday, and the professor is strict about late submission. M: I’ve been working hard on it all week, burning the midnight oil, and it’s nearly done now. Text 6 M: Excuse me, do you offer umbrella rentals here? W: Yes, we do. M: Great. I see the sun is already blocked. It seems like it’s going to rain soon. Do I need to pay a deposit or provide my ID number? W: No, just give me your library card. I’ll make a quick record. M: Sure, here you go. Text 7 W: John, I’ve been thinking about signing Jim up for a swimming class. Look, I found this place called Little Swim Stars in East Maitland. M: Oh? Do they have lessons for Jim? He’s just two years old after all. W: Yes. They have parent and child swimming lessons for babies and young children. M: That sounds great. But is the environment safe? W: Yeah, it’s in a heated indoor pool, and they create a relaxed, safe and caring environment. They use songs and activities to teach basic skills like kicking and floating. M: When are the lessons? W: They offer lessons from Monday to Saturday all year round. I think it could be a great experience for Jim. M: OK, let’s take him to sign up this weekend. Text 8 M: Helen, do you ever get a takeout? W: No, never. Normally, when I go out to eat, I like to sit and enjoy my food. M: That’s really nice. I often have to get takeouts, especially when I’m coming home late from work. You know, I drive to and from work. I’m so hungry that most of the time I don’t really make it home, so I have to buy something on the way. But in the morning, I sometimes have milk and eggs at home. Do you often have people over for dinner? W: Yes, I really like cooking. I often invite my friends over and cook for them. M: I love cooking too, but the problem is that my place is really small. Even though I would love to invite my friends over for dinner, I never do. W: If you want, you can come to my place with your friends to have dinner this weekend. M: Great! Oh, look at these piles of work. I want to finish everything quickly so we can go out to dinner tonight. What do you think? W: Sure. Text 9 W: Welcome back everyone. Now I’m talking to Nick Parker, the singer with the band Krispy. Nick, I have one question. Your sister, Mel, is in the band too, isn’t she? M: Yeah. We’ve been playing and singing together since we were young. Dad took us to hear the great bands playing live. Mel and I put on shows. But Mom didn’t want us to get too serious about our music. W: How was your band formed? M: Two musicians from music schools saw us playing in a concert. They asked if we’d like to form a band with them. We agreed to try it out. W: How was the band in the first year? M: The audience enjoyed our performance at the local concert. Then we recorded two songs and sent them to a music company. They asked us to join them, but our parents said we had to finish college first. W: Have you experienced any letdown? M: Everything we’ve recorded has done well. Three singles have gone to number one, and our first album has sold over a million copies. However, I’ve been ill recently, so we have to start recording our second album late, which is a pity. Text 10 A friend who studies architecture at a good college told me that her math grades are holding her back. She asked how I managed to pass so many tough exams and graduate even though I wasn’t fond of medical school. Well, for that, I want to share with you 2 easy steps. Step one: know what the exam is really about. When you fill a bucket, always put in the big rocks first. The smaller rocks will then automatically fill the remaining spaces. Concentrate on the key areas the exam is testing and don’t stress about obscure details. To do this, review past exam papers, organize them by topic, and study the main types of questions commonly tested in each. Step two: practice, practice, and practice. Possessing knowledge is one thing, but being able to apply it in an exam is another. The ability to recall knowledge is important. One effective study method is teaching somebody else. I also recommend drawing mind maps, which is my personal favorite. Additionally, using tables to compare elements helps you remember and hence recall knowledge better. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $