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绝密★启用前 玉溪一中2026—2027学年上学期高二期中考 英  语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并认真核准条形码上的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号及科目，在规定的位置贴好条形码。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用黑色碳素笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. On the train.    B. At the cinema.   C. In the stadium. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A novel.     B. A writer.    C. A movie. 3. How does the man find the exhibition? A. Amazing.     B. Disappointing.   C. Impressive. 4. What is the man doing? A. Visiting a patient.   B. Seeing a doctor.   C. Inviting a friend. 5. What is Tom going to do? A. Collect examples.   B. Draw pictures.   C. Take photos. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the man start the training with? A. Stretching.    B. Shooting.    C. Ball-handling. 7. How was the training according to the man? A. Stressful.     B. Effective.    C. Impractical. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why is Lily advised to go to the library? A. It has air conditioning. B. It provides many textbooks. C. It offers a quiet environment. 9. Where is the library? A. Behind the dorm.   B. Near the school gate.  C. Opposite the lab. 10. What time does the library close in the evening? A. At 6 pm.     B. At 8 pm.    C. At 10 pm. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What behavior makes the man annoyed? A. Smoking in the lift.   B. Walking the dog.   C. Littering on the sidewalk. 12. Who is Lisa? A. The man’s wife.   B. The speakers’ neighbor. C. The man’s daughter. 13. What will the speakers do? A. Put up posters.    B. Draft a report.   C. Organize a lecture. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Attending a program.  B. Giving a speech.   C. Making a survey. 15. What is the team developing the tool for? A. Getting an eyesight test. B. Helping the blind see again. C. Preventing blindness in babies. 16. What is installed inside the glasses? A. A chip.     B. A picture.    C. A camera. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will the walk take? A. Two hours.    B. Three hours.    C. Four hours. 18. What should be looked out for while hiking? A. E-bikes.     B. Cars.     C. Wildlife. 19. How can hikers get back home? A. By subway.    B. By bus.     C. By taxi. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Travel experiences.   B. Hiking tips.    C. Activity plans. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分27.5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 Cave of the Winds A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it’s an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, science-backed learning, and pure excitement. Whether you’re bringing a small group or planning for a full busload, our education programs make learning come alive underground. Highlights Students will explore undeveloped sections of the Manitou Grand Caverns, while climbing and crawling through passageways lit only by headlamps. Knowledgeable guides provide groups with 2 hours of good clean, yet muddy fun underground! This tour teaches teens about the wonders beneath their feet, building upon what they have learned in their earlier education in a fun and accessible way. Prices Students Teachers March — May & September — October $ 28.00 $ 30.00 November — February $ 21.00 $ 30.00 Note: Groups must pay for at least 15 people. One teacher free with every 15 paid students. Guidelines ·There is a minimum deposit of $ 10 that will be charged when you make your reservation. Your deposit will be applied toward your grand total. The final payment will be due the day of your tour. ·All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes. You may wear clothing you won’t mind getting dirty and possibly ruined by the mud. An area will be available to change and clean up after your tour. ·We can accommodate up to 200 people, but we would divide you into groups of about 25. Smaller groups make it easier for guides to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and educational underground exploration. 1. What is the aim of this field trip? A. To discover new undeveloped caves. B. To offer students free outdoor activities. C. To make learning joyous and practical. D. To help students prepare for science exams. 2. How much should a group of 16 students and 1 teacher pay for the tour in December? A. $ 336. B. $ 366. C. $ 448. D. $ 478. 3. What are participants required to do for the tour? A. Make full payment in advance. B. Travel in a single group of 200 visitors. C. Use headlamps provided by guides. D. Bring spare clothing and footwear. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了Cave of the Winds洞穴研学旅行项目，包含项目亮点、收费标准以及相关出行须知。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第一段“A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it’s an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, science-backed learning, and pure excitement.(风之洞穴的实地考察不仅仅是离开教室的一天——这是一次难忘的体验，充满实操活动、科学支撑的学习和十足的乐趣。)”可知，本次研学旅行目的是让学习变得有趣且注重实践。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文Prices板块“November — February, Students $21.00; Note: Groups must pay for at least 15 people. One teacher free with every 15 paid students.(11月至次年2月，学生票价21美元；备注：团队最少按15人购票，每15名付费学生可免一名教师费用。)”可知，16名学生，教师免费，总费用为16×21=336美元。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文Guidelines板块“All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes.(所有参与者必须带头灯、一副手套、一套换洗衣物以及一双备用鞋子。)”可知，参与者需要携带备用衣物和鞋子。 B Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Karanja faced a unique struggle among her peers. While her friends shared tales of their fathers’ habits, Karanja felt disconnected. “I can’t stand listening to my friends complain about their dads, because I don’t get to experience my dad the same way they get to experience theirs,” she explains. Her father, a teacher, was diagnosed with early dementia (痴呆) when she was still a teenager, an event that profoundly shaped her life. Now at 32, Karanja reflects on the moments her father has missed, including her graduation and career milestones. Yet, through this personal tragedy, Karanja found her “purpose”. As a project manager at the Brain and Mind Institute at Nairobi’s Aga Khan University, she’s devoted her career to helping families understand and manage caregiving. Karanja notes that in Kenya, many believe dementia is merely a normal part of aging or caused by spiritual issues. This misconception often prevents families from seeking help and understanding the condition. To counter these beliefs, Karanja emphasizes education, explaining that “dementia is caused by changes in the brain”. Besides, the shortage of neurologists in Kenya poses a significant barrier to diagnosis. With only about 30 neurologists for a population exceeding 55 million, accessing professional help is often a luxury few can afford. Understanding dementia as a “disease of moments”, she highlights the importance of coping strategies for caregivers. Music, she notes, can temporarily uplift a person’s mood, illustrating the dynamic (动态的) nature of the condition. Supporting caregivers is also crucial, as they must maintain their well-being to effectively care for their loved ones. Karanja’s own mother found relief and renewed energy through faith and community support. However, finding such assistance is often challenging, leaving many to rely on community members for help. For Karanja, the small joys come from knowing her father is cared for with dignity, even if he no longer recognizes her. 4. Why did Karanja feel disconnected from her peers while growing up? A. She struggled with her father’s absence. B. She had different hobbies from her peers. C. She couldn’t relate to their father’s stories. D. She complained about her father’s dementia. 5. What drove Karanja to take up dementia-related work? A. The desire to learn professional care skills. B. Her mother’s reliance on faith and support. C. The experience of her father’s dementia. D. The shortage of neurologists in Kenya. 6. What does Karanja mean by calling dementia a “disease of moments”? A. Patients lose all their memories in a single moment. B. Dementia patients’ emotional state keeps changing. C. Caregivers have to stay with patients every moment. D. Dementia will suddenly disappear after certain moments. 7. How does Karanja feel about her father’s current condition? A. Comforted. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed. D. Grateful. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述肯尼亚的Karanja因父亲患早发性痴呆，投身痴呆症科普与照护家庭帮扶工作的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的““I can’t stand listening to my friends complain about their dads, because I don’t get to experience my dad the same way they get to experience theirs,” she explains.(她解释道：“我受不了听朋友们抱怨他们的父亲，因为我无法像他们那样感受自己的父亲。”)”可知，Karanja无法共情朋友们关于父亲的故事，因此和同龄人之间有距离感。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Now at 32, Karanja reflects on the moments her father has missed, including her graduation and career milestones. Yet, through this personal tragedy, Karanja found her “purpose”. As a project manager at the Brain and Mind Institute at Nairobi’s Aga Khan University, she’s devoted her career to helping families understand and manage caregiving.(如今32岁的Karanja回想父亲错过的那些时刻，包括她的毕业与职业重要节点。但正是这场个人不幸，让她找到了人生目标。作为内罗毕阿加汗大学脑与心智研究所的项目经理，她投身事业，帮助各个家庭了解并做好照护工作)”可知，父亲患上痴呆症的亲身经历促使她从事痴呆症相关工作。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Understanding dementia as a “disease of moments”, she highlights the importance of coping strategies for caregivers. Music, she notes, can temporarily uplift a person’s mood, illustrating the dynamic (动态的) nature of the condition.(她将痴呆症理解为“disease of moments”，强调照护者应对方法的重要性。她提到音乐可以暂时改善患者情绪，体现这种病症具有动态变化的特点)”可知，痴呆症患者的情绪状态是不断变化的，因此，画线短语“disease of moments”表示“痴呆症患者的情绪状态持续变化”符合语境。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“For Karanja, the small joys come from knowing her father is cared for with dignity, even if he no longer recognizes her.(对Karanja而言，小小的欢喜是知道父亲能保有尊严地被照料，即便父亲已经认不出她)”可知，得知父亲能有尊严地被照料，Karanja内心感到宽慰。 C The trolley problem has troubled thinkers for decades. A runaway tram is racing toward five workers. You stand beside a lever that can divert it to a side track, where one worker is trapped. Most people say they would pull the lever, accepting one death to save five. Yet when researchers change the scene — asking whether you would push a large man off a bridge to block the tram — the same people hesitate. The numbers are identical; the moral intuition is not. For years, philosophers treated such puzzles as abstract exercises. Now they have entered the courtroom and the code of law. As self-driving cars approach our roads, engineers must program vehicles to make these very choices. When an accident is unavoidable, should a car swerve to protect its passengers or the pedestrians outside? Who decides, and by what right? Legal systems have traditionally answered such questions by drawing a clear line: intention matters. If a doctor deliberately injects a patient with a deadly drug, that is murder. If the same patient dies because the doctor withholds a treatment that might have saved him, the law is far more forgiving. The trolley problem disturbs us precisely because it blurs this line — pulling a lever feels like a choice, not an action, yet the result is a death you could have prevented. Some legal scholars argue that the law should stay out of these tragic choices altogether. Courts, they say, are poor at weighing lives and even worse at predicting consequences. Better to let individuals act on conscience in the moment, then judge them with mercy afterward. Others insist that in an age of algorithms, silence is not neutral. If a company programs a car to favor its owner in every crash, the law has already made a choice — it has simply refused to admit it. The deeper question may not be where the boundary between law and morality lies, but who gets to draw it. A legislature elected by the living, a judge interpreting the past, or an engineer writing code for a future no one can fully foresee? The trolley problem, once a philosopher's game, has become a mirror held up to a society that must now answer for decisions it would rather leave to instinct. 8. What does the author suggest by mentioning the “large man on the bridge” scene? A. People’s moral judgments are inconsistent when the numbers are the same. B. Pushing a man is morally worse than pulling a lever in every culture. C. The trolley problem has no practical value for real-world decisions. D. Researchers have found a way to measure people’s intelligence. 9. Which of the following behaviors are NOT examples of things that are legally permitted but morally impermissible? A. Refusing to help someone who is dying B. Betraying a friend’s trust C. Backbite/Speak ill of someone behind their back D. Exploiting the “refund only” loophole to get takeout and make a huge profit. 10. What is the concern of the scholars who say “the law should stay out of these tragic choices”? A. Courts may lack the ability to weigh lives and predict results. B. Individuals cannot be trusted to act morally under pressure. C. Companies will always program cars to protect their owners. D. Legislatures are too slow to respond to new technology. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The trolley problem proves that morality is nothing but instinct. B. Self-driving cars have made ancient philosophical puzzles urgent. C. Legal and moral boundaries are being tested by tragic choices, old and new. D. Engineers, not judges, should decide how self-driving cars behave. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】文章从电车难题的哲学起源谈起，延伸到自动驾驶汽车的现实困境，再讨论法律与道德边界的争议，作者进一步分析了学者们对法律是否应介入此类悲剧选择的争论，最终提出核心问题：谁有权划定法律与道德的界限。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“A runaway tram is racing toward five workers. You stand beside a lever that can divert it to a side track, where one worker is trapped. Most people say they would pull the lever, accepting one death to save five. Yet when researchers change the scene — asking whether you would push a large man off a bridge to block the tram — the same people hesitate. The numbers are identical; the moral intuition is not.(一辆失控的电车正冲向五名工人。你站在一个拉杆旁，可以将电车转向侧轨，而侧轨上困着一名工人。大多数人表示他们会拉动拉杆，接受一人死亡以拯救五人。然而，当研究人员改变场景——问你是否会将一个胖子推下桥去挡住电车——同样的人却犹豫了。数字完全相同；道德直觉却并非如此。)”可知，作者提到“桥上的大胖子”这一情境是为了说明，即使牺牲人数相同，人们行动也会不一样，这表明人们在不同情境下的道德判断是不一致的。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。题目要求选出“不属于”法律允许但道德不允许的行为。根据第三段中“Legal systems have traditionally answered such questions by drawing a clear line: intention matters. If a doctor deliberately injects a patient with a deadly drug, that is murder. If the same patient dies because the doctor withholds a treatment that might have saved him, the law is far more forgiving.(法律体系传统上通过划出一条明确的界线来回答这类问题：意图至关重要。如果医生故意给病人注射致命药物，那就是谋杀。如果同一位病人因为医生没有提供本可能挽救他的治疗而死亡，法律则宽容得多。)”可知，A项“拒绝帮助垂死之人”是法律允许但道德不允许的典型例子；结合常识，B项“背叛朋友信任”、C项“背后说人坏话”在法律上通常不构成犯罪，但在道德上受谴责。但D项“利用‘仅退款’漏洞获取外卖并巨额获利”属于利用规则漏洞牟利，可能涉及欺诈或不当得利，在法律上可能被认定为违法，因此它不是“法律允许但道德不允许”的典型例子。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Courts, they say, are poor at weighing lives and even worse at predicting consequences. (他们说，法院不善于衡量生命，更不善于预测后果。)”可知，主张法律应远离此类选择的学者担忧的是法院缺乏权衡生命和预测结果的能力。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“The trolley problem has troubled thinkers for decades.(电车难题困扰了思想家们数十年。)”、第二段中“For years, philosophers treated such puzzles as abstract exercises. Now they have entered the courtroom and the code of law.(多年来，哲学家们把这类难题当作抽象的练习。如今它们已进入法庭和法律法典。)”和最后一段中“The deeper question may not be where the boundary between law and morality lies, but who gets to draw it.(更深层的问题可能不在于法律与道德的边界在哪里，而在于由谁来划定这条边界。)”可知，文章从电车难题的哲学起源谈起，延伸到自动驾驶汽车的现实困境，再讨论法律与道德边界的争议，核心在于：无论是古老的哲学困境还是新技术带来的挑战，法律和道德的界限正受到新旧悲剧性选择的考验。 D Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shamewe often do everything possible to avoid it. “We’re taught from our earliest days that if you quit something, it means you’re a failure,” says the psychologist Will Meek. He, however, suggests we view quitting differently. Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: you’ve grown comfortable with the status, and it can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there’s the upsetting feeling that you’re no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that you’ve stopped making progress. While it’s not out of the question for feelings of regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed. Quitting, often happens in situations where we’re unhappy, fearful or have determined we have no other choice, factors that can have ill effects on our health. Perhaps you find your work unfulfilling, or you’ve jumped into a new relationship before you’re ready — and, as a result, you’re operating under intense pressure. “If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll,” says Meek. According to the American Psychological Association, long-term, ongoing stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart attack, so walking away from whatever is causing it can deliver significant physical and emotional health benefits. “We often see a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol (应激激素皮质醇), which can lower blood pressure and may even decrease the heart rate,” says Dr Alex Lickerman, a GP and expert on developing mental adaptability. Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you. In a study that was published in 1999, then Harvard University professor Hermina Ibarra looked at how bankers tried different roles that required new skill sets - someone who spent a lot of time dealing with computers, for instance, was asked to take on personal interactions. Subjects (研究对象) were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future selves through ‘imitation strategies’ — an approach they compared to ‘trying on different clothes.’ Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCycles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self. “Pretend to be a certain kind of person, or go and meet others who are doing what you want to do,” he says. “Try it on, see how it feels and decide if it’s a good fit for you.” It may not feel like it at the time, but just moving on from a situation that’s not quite right can help you get back on track. 12. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that quitting may bring us feelings of being both ______. A. guilty and ashamed B. stupid and enthusiastic C. troubled and hopeful D. inspired and determined 13. The phrase “take a toll” (paragraph 3) can be best replaced by “______”. A. develop mental adaptability B. bring about changes C. keep up the pressure D. have a bad effect 14. An approach suggested by Mark Franklin similar to ‘trying on different clothes’ is for ______. A. helping people find what truly suits them in career B. telling capable employees from inadequate ones C. training employees to acquire different working skills D. providing people with opportunities to have a role play 15. It can be concluded from the passage that ______. A. quitting is a track that only the timid will choose to follow B. knowing when to stop is wise and may make dreams happen C. mental adaptability can be improved by the stress hormone cortisol D. personal interaction can be a must for reducing emotional pressure 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了尽管放弃会让人感到内疚和羞愧，但也充满了希望。知道什么时候该放弃是明智的，放弃有时可以帮助人们选择适合自己的。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“While it’s not out of the question for feelings of regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed.(在一次重大的重新装修之后，你可能会感到后悔，但离开一个职位、项目或情况会揭示令人兴奋的可能性，让你感到鼓舞和焕然一新)”可推知，放弃是难受又充满希望的。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中““If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll,” says Meek.(“如果压力持续存在且管理不善，就会开始take a toll。”Meek说)”可知，如果压力是持久的，没有管理好，就会造成损害、产生不良影响。由此推知take a toll可以被have a bad effect代替。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Subjects (研究对象) were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future selves through ‘imitation strategies’ — an approach they compared to ‘trying on different clothes.’ Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCycles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self.(研究对象尤其热衷于通过 “模仿策略”来演绎未来自我的一个版本 —— 他们把这种方法比作 “试穿不同的衣服”。CareerCycles总裁马克·富兰克林建议用类似的方法来弄清楚自己在辞职后的生活中真正想要的是什么，并预测未来的自己)”可推知，马克·富兰克林提出了一种类似于“试穿不同的衣服”的方法，帮助人们在职业中找到真正适合自己的。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you.(离开那些不能给你带来快乐的情况，可以让你有足够的时间去探索你的内心真正引领你走向何方)”可知，从文章中可以得出结论，知道什么时候停止是明智的，可能会让梦想成真。 第二节（共12.5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is — you can’t run away from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life. ____16____ Increase self-awareness The first step of self-improvement asks you to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is a continuous journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges. ____17____ To be on the path of self-improvement, it’s important to never lose touch with yourself. Improve strengths ____18____ And knowing your strengths is important. It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive (蓬勃发展、获得成功). It helps you set life goals and make them happen. Step out of the comfort zone (舒适区) Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your fears, try new things, and challenge yourself. There will be times when you’ll discover a new side of your personality. ____19____ Don’t let failures get you upset. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone. ____20____ People who are committed to their continuous self-improvement come with an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is very important in achieving success. A. Improve mental health B. Develop a learning attitude C. Self-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths. D. However, there will also be times when you’ll fail. E. They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings. F. After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want. G. Here are some reasons why self-improvement is important no matter what your age is. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. D 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍自我提升的几种方法。 【16题详解】 前文“The importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is — you can’t run away from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life.(自我提升的重要性常常被忽视。事实是——你无法逃避自我。我们应当在人生的每一个阶段都专注于持续的自我发展。)”点明了自我提升的核心主旨，后文开始逐条介绍自我提升的相关方向与重要性，G项“Here are some reasons why self-improvement is important no matter what your age is.(以下是无论你处于什么年龄，自我提升都十分重要的一些原因。)”承上启下，自然引出后文的四个核心板块，逻辑连贯，符合语境。 【17题详解】 前文“The first step of self-improvement asks you to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is a continuous journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges.(自我提升的第一步是要变得更有自我意识。自我认知是一段持续的旅程。随着人生推进，你会遇到不同的经历和挑战。)”提到了人生中会遭遇的各类经历与挑战，E项“They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings.(它们会让你更加了解自己的性格、想法和情绪。)”中的“They”指代前文中的“different experiences and challenges”，承接上文说明这些经历挑战对自我认知的作用，和后文“To be on the path of self-improvement, it’s important to never lose touch with yourself.(要走上自我提升的道路，永远不与自我脱节是很重要的。)”衔接自然，符合语境。 【18题详解】 该段的主题是“Improve strengths(提升自身优势)”，后文“And knowing your strengths is important. It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive (繁荣兴旺). It helps you set life goals and make them happen.(了解自己的优势十分重要。它能让你更清楚自己在追求什么，自己可能在哪些领域蓬勃发展，还能帮你设定人生目标并将其实现。)”围绕认知自身优势展开论述，C项“Self-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths.(自我提升能让你认清自己的个人优势。)”贴合段落主题，引出后文对认知优势的重要性的说明，符合语境。 【19题详解】 前文“Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your fears, try new things, and challenge yourself. There will be times when you’ll discover a new side of your personality.(选择致力于自我提升需要你走出自己的舒适区。这能让你直面恐惧、尝试新事物、挑战自我。很多时候你会发现自己个性中新的一面。)”介绍了走出舒适区的正向作用，后文“Don’t let failures get you upset. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone.(别让失败扰乱你的心绪。永远不要在熟悉的环境里过得太过安逸，因为人生始于舒适区之外。)”提到了面对失败的态度，D项“However, there will also be times when you’ll fail.(然而，你也有遭遇失败的时候)”通过转折引出走出舒适区过程中可能遇到的失败，衔接前后文内容，符合语境。 【20题详解】 设空处是该段落的小标题，后文“People who are committed to their continuous self-improvement come with an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is very important in achieving success.(致力于持续自我提升的人都抱有极其积极的学习态度。他们不会对问题一无所知、逃避问题，而是主动从错误中学习，从而获得成长与成功。这是一种非常可贵的品质，因为拥有学习的态度对于取得成功至关重要。)”整段都围绕学习态度展开论述，B项“Develop a learning attitude(培养学习态度)”精准概括段落核心内容，适合作为该段小标题，符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My parents live in the foothills of Santa Barbara, California. They’d been talking about wanting to install a ____21____ trap, merely to see what sorts of animals were wandering nearby. Last year, I received an e-mail from my dad, under a subject line: “Secret creature?” There was no body text, but attached was a(n)____22____, just 10 seconds, shot in the night vision. It showed a tiny creature, ___23___ down a driveway. Midway along its path, the animal paused, twisted its body slightly, and then vanished into the ____24____. Watching it again, I still failed to ____25____ it, though the driveway struck me as oddly ____26____. It was my childhood home. I guess my parents had finally ____27____ the camera in our backyard. Soon, more e-mails came in. By the end of this February, my father had ____28____ a pair of rabbits, plus more foxes. He had also ____29____ the case of the secret creature in last year’s clip. It was a raccoon (浣熊) that became _____30_____ because it lost its tail. “Can you believe it?” my father _____31_____ a thrilled laugh on the phone — he was just overjoyed about his remarkable _____32_____. For me, the pleasure was that this “trap” has turned our familiar backyard into a place full of _____33_____. In some sense, it serves as a _____34_____: even in the places we think we know best, there’s always more to explore and _____35_____ about. 21. A. animal B. sensor C. man D. camera 22. A. photo B. message C. video D. advertisement 23. A. dancing B. breaking C. turning D. charging 24. A. mist B. darkness C. cold D. noise 25. A. make B. analyze C. identify D. examine 26. A. realistic B. primitive C. familiar D. strange 27. A. kept B. secured C. left D. removed 28. A. hunted B. located C. tracked D. missed 29. A. heard B. solved C. carried D. marked 30. A. unrecognizable B. unpredictable C. unbelievable D. unacceptable 31. A. left out B. gave out C. broke out D. let out 32. A. discovery B. expectation C. proof D. assumption 33. A. energy B. history C. opportunities D. secrets 34. A. lesson B. reminder C. challenge D. choice 35. A. wonder B. worry C. complain D. dream 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文以父母在后院架设相机陷阱记录野生动物为线索，讲述父亲通过相机拍到神秘小动物，最终揭开神秘生物的真相。这件事提醒我们，即便是最熟悉的地方，也仍有事物等待我们探索和好奇。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们一直想安装一个相机捕捉器，只是想看看有哪些动物在附近游荡。A. animal动物；B. sensor传感器；C. man人；D. camera相机。根据下文“I guess my parents had finally the camera in our backyard.”可知，父母打算安装相机捕捉野生动物。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：邮件没有正文，但是附带了一段只有十秒、夜视拍摄的视频。A. photo照片；B. message信息；C. video视频；D. advertisement广告。根据下文“just 10 seconds, shot in the night vision”可知，时长十秒的夜视素材是视频。 【23题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：视频里有一只小小的动物，沿着车道猛冲下来。A. dancing跳舞；B. breaking打破；C. turning转弯；D. charging猛冲。根据下文“down a driveway. Midway along its path, the animal paused”可知，小动物沿着车道猛冲，中途停下。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：在行进途中，这只动物停下，轻轻扭动身体，然后消失在黑暗之中。A. mist薄雾；B. darkness黑暗；C. cold寒冷；D. noise噪音。根据上文“shot in the night vision”可知是夜间拍摄，动物消失在黑暗里。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：我反复观看视频，依旧无法辨认它是什么动物，但是这条车道给我一种莫名熟悉的感觉。A. make制作；B. analyze分析；C. identify辨认；D. examine检查。根据上文“Secret creature?”可知，作者看不出这是什么生物，无法辨认。 【26题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我反复观看视频，依旧无法辨认它是什么动物，但是这条车道给我一种莫名熟悉的感觉。A. realistic现实的；B. primitive原始的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. strange奇怪的。根据下文“It was my childhood home.”以及“familiar backyard”可知，这是儿时的家，车道让作者感到熟悉。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：我猜想父母终于在后院装好相机了。A. kept保留；B. secured安装、固定；C. left留下；D. removed移除。根据上文“They’d been talking about wanting to install a trap”可知，父母想要安装相机陷阱，此处指把相机固定安装在后院。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：到今年二月底，父亲追踪到一对兔子，还有好几只狐狸。A. hunted捕猎；B. located定位；C. tracked追踪；D. missed错过。根据上文“My parents live in the foothills of Santa Barbara, California. They’d been talking about wanting to install a trap”可知，相机陷阱持续记录动物，父亲持续追踪到多种野生动物。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：他也解开了去年视频里神秘生物的谜团。A. heard听见；B. solved解决；C. carried携带；D. marked标记。根据下文“It was a raccoon (浣熊) that became because it lost its tail.”可知，后文揭晓这个生物是一只失去尾巴的浣熊，谜团被解开。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：那是一只浣熊，因为失去尾巴，让人认不出来。A. unrecognizable难以辨认的；B. unpredictable不可预测的；C. unbelievable难以置信的；D. unacceptable无法接受的。根据上文“Watching it again, I still failed to it”可知，作者没能认出这个生物，原因就是浣熊没有尾巴，难以辨认。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：父亲在电话里发出激动的笑声——他为自己这个了不起的发现欣喜不已。A. left out遗漏；B. gave out分发；C. broke out爆发；D. let out发出（声音）。根据下文“a thrilled laugh on the phone — he was just overjoyed”可知，父亲十分激动，在电话中发出兴奋的笑声。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：父亲在电话里发出激动的笑声——他为自己这个了不起的发现欣喜不已。A. discovery发现；B. expectation期待；C. proof证据；D. assumption猜想。根据上文“He had also the case of the secret creature in last year’s clip.”可知，父亲解开神秘生物之谜，这是一次有趣的发现。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：对我来说，乐趣在于这个 “捕捉器” 把熟悉的后院变成了充满秘密的地方。A. energy能量；B. history历史；C. opportunities机会；D. secrets秘密。根据上文“There was no body text, but attached was a(n) , just 10 seconds, shot in the night vision.”可知，后院有等待揭秘的神秘生物，藏着很多不为人知小动物，充满秘密。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：在某种意义上，它可以作为一个提醒：即便在我们自以为最熟悉的地方，依然有很多事物等待探索：即便在我们自以为最熟悉的地方，依然有很多事物等待我们去探索和好奇。A. lesson课程；B. reminder提醒；C. challenge挑战；D. choice选择。根据下文“even in the places we think we know best, there’s always more to explore and about.”可知，后文是这件事带给我们的提醒。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：在某种意义上，它可以作为一个提醒：即便在我们自以为最熟悉的地方，依然有很多事物等待探索：即便在我们自以为最熟悉的地方，依然有很多事物等待我们去探索和好奇。A. wonder想知道；B. worry担忧；C. complain抱怨；D. dream梦想。根据上文“even in the places we think we know best, there’s always more to explore”可知，我们探索未知事物，并为之感到好奇。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are among China’s most treasured cultural landmarks. They ____36____ (list) as UNESCO World Heritage sites decades ago. Unlike grand imperial palaces (皇宫), these gardens were built by ancient scholars and officials ____37____ private retreats (隐居处) from busy city life. They ____38____ (beautiful) express the Chinese idea of “harmony between man and nature”. Although small in size, each garden creates ____39____ entire world of its own. Designers skillfully used rocks, water, plants, and pavilions ____40____ (create) natural landscapes. Winding paths lead to unexpected views, while carefully placed windows frame changing scenes like living paintings. The famous Lion Grove Garden features extraordinary rock formations, while the Humble Administrator’s Garden is known for its ____41____ (peace) ponds and elegant halls. More than just beautiful scenery, these gardens reflect the ____42____ (wise) and taste of their owners. Every stone, tree, and corridor was chosen with great care to inspire quiet thought and emotional peace. ____43____ (walk) through these gardens, one feels far removed from the noise of the outside world. Today, Suzhou gardens remain popular ____44____ (destination) for tourists and locals alike. They offer not only visual pleasure but also a glimpse into traditional Chinese culture and philosophy. For students like us, they remind us that true beauty often lies in simplicity, balance, and attention to detail — lessons ____45____ are valuable both in study and in life. 【答案】36. were listed 37. as 38. beautifully 39. an 40. to create 41. peaceful 42. wisdom 43. Walking 44. destinations 45. that##which 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍苏州古典园林的特点、造园理念及其文化价值。 【36题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：它们几十年前被列为联合国教科文组织世界遗产。时间状语decades ago表明应用一般过去时，主语They指The Classical Gardens of Suzhou，与list之间为被动关系，需用一般过去时的被动语态were listed。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：与宏伟的皇家宫殿不同，这些园林由古代学者和官员建造，作为远离繁忙城市生活的私人隐居处。空处表示“作为”，应用介词as。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：它们优美地表达了中国人“天人合一”的理念。空处修饰动词express，应用副词beautifully作状语。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：尽管面积不大，每座园林都创造出一个属于自己的完整世界。world为可数名词单数，此处表示泛指，且entire以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：设计者巧妙利用石头、水、植物和亭台来创造自然景观。空处表示目的，应用动词不定式to create作目的状语。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：著名的狮子林以奇特的岩石造型为特色，而拙政园则以宁静的池塘和优雅的厅堂闻名。空处修饰名词ponds，应用形容词peaceful作定语。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些园林不仅仅是美丽的风景，还反映了园主的智慧和品味。空处位于定冠词the后，应用名词wisdom与taste并列，作reflect的宾语，表示“智慧”。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：漫步于这些园林中，人会感到远离外界的喧嚣。空处作状语，逻辑主语one与walk之间为主动关系，应用现在分词Walking，位于句首，首字母大写。 【44题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：如今，苏州园林仍然是游客和当地人喜爱的目的地。主语Suzhou gardens为复数，说明苏州园林（多个园林）对应多个游览目的地，destination是可数名词，表语应用复数形式destinations。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：对于像我们这样的学生来说，它们提醒我们，真正的美往往在于简约、平衡和对细节的关注——这些道理在学习和生活中都很有价值。空处引导定语从句，先行词lessons，指物，在定语从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 我校英文报刊新开专栏“People of Achievement”向全校征稿，探讨“何为真正的杰出人物”。请从科学家、志愿者、工匠（craftsmen）三类人群中选择一类，写一篇短文投稿，并说明理由。 内容包括： (1) 选择的群体。 (2) 选择的理由。 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。 People of Achievement ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 People of Achievement When talking about people of achievement, I firmly believe that scientists are real people of achievement. Although they often spend years on repeated experiments and face countless failures, they never give up exploring the unknown world. They devote their wisdom to solving practical problems that matter to our society. What makes them admirable is that they pursue truth rather than fame. Many of them work quietly to develop new medicine, improve technology and protect our planet. Their courage to question and persistence in research push human society forward. That is why I believe scientists deserve the title of people of achievement. 【解析】 【导语】题目要求学生从科学家、志愿者、工匠三类人群中选择一类作为真正的杰出人物，写一篇短文向新开的专栏投稿，需就选择的群体展开说明理由。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 面临：face → be confronted with 无数的：countless→ numerous/innumerable 令人钦佩的：admirable → estimable 勇气：courage → bravery 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：When talking about people of achievement, I firmly believe that scientists are real people of achievement. 拓展句：When talking about people of achievement, I hold the firm belief that scientists are real people of achievement. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Although they often spend years on repeated experiments and face countless failures, they never give up exploring the unknown world. (运用了Although引导让步状语从句以及动名词短语作宾语) [高分句型2] What makes them admirable is that they pursue truth rather than fame. (运用了What引导主语从句以及that引导表语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The old workshop door creaked open. Clara walked in quietly. Her shoes stepped on wood shavings (刨花) that sparkled in the sunlight. Through the dusty windows, the morning light shone on Grandfather’s rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg. The wall calendar still showed January. Its yellowed pages were curling, just like dry leaves. An open order book lay on the desk. February’s page was empty. There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and filmed Grandfather with her phone. She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler. “This might help him,” she thought, eager to show how skilled he was. However, when she posted the video online, negative comments flooded in. “Old ways for a dying business!” “No wonder the business is failing!” Saddened, Clara deleted the video quickly. A spider crawled over the empty order book. Its blank pages seemed to tell her that not many people valued handmade things these days. “Want to see my treasure?” Grandpa’s voice broke the silence. He opened a leather album filled with pencil sketches (草图) like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962. A faded photo slipped out: a smiling boy missing two teeth was grinning at the camera, holding a curved (弯曲的) spoon proudly. “Timmy, my former student,” Grandfather smiled, touching the curve of the spoon in the photo. “Now he designs furniture for tall buildings. Last month’s newspaper carried an article about his curved stairs. They were inspired by this very spoon.” He tapped the photo, adding, “Machines make things fast, but hands remember stories.” Clara looked at the photo — the curved spoon, Timmy’s smile, and Grandpa’s young handwriting on the back: Timmy’s first repair, age 7. Beside her, fresh wood shavings were shining. “Stories must be told, not just the work, but the story behind it,” Clara murmured. 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。 Clara set about creating a new video. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked into the workshop. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 Clara set about creating a new video. This time, her camera captured Timmy’s curved spoon and a yellowed newspaper clipping featuring his iconic stairs. As Grandfather narrated their story, she zoomed in on his wrinkled yet steady hands — shaping wood into art. The video ended with his voice, “Hands remember stories machines forget.” With the video properly edited, she uploaded it online. Soon positive comments poured in. “Hands of a legend!” “Need this magic in my home!” Shares of the video skyrocketed. Amid the flood of praise, Clara spotted a message from Timmy: “I’m coming to see you soon, back to where the magic began!” Her eyes widened at Timmy’s profile picture, the same grin as in that faded photo. A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked into the workshop. He embraced Grandfather, tears glistening. “The spoon taught me curves have souls,” he said, placing the curved spoon on the desk. Together, they designed a signature chair — Timmy sketching modern lines on his tablet while Grandfather penciling his classic curves. Clara captured the moment: their four hands shaping a maple chair leg together, mirroring the one Grandfather had glued a week before. When Timmy posted the video, orders poured in. Wood shavings danced in the sunlight as the workshop came back to life, the order book’s empty February page now filled with March’s growing demands. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Clara的祖父经营的手工坊生意惨淡，Clara首次上传祖父工作视频遭负面评价后删除。祖父向她展示了皮革相册里学生Timmy的相关物品，讲述Timmy受自己影响成为著名家具设计师的故事，Clara决定再次拍摄视频，这次要分享手工背后的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可以描述新视频的内容，如视频里展现了祖父的哪些故事和技艺，以及该视频发布后在网络上引发的反应，包括网友的评论、分享量等情况。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可以描写Timmy来到工作室后的情节展开，如他与祖父的互动，他们之间的对话、情感交流，以及他们共同做了什么事情，最终对工作室产生了怎样的影响。 2.续写线索：上传新视频→视频引发热烈反响→Timmy看到视频决定拜访→Timmy来到工作室与祖父相聚→两人共同设计椅子→Clara记录时刻→Timmy发布视频→订单涌入，工作室重焕生机 3.词汇激活： 行为类： 发现：spot/discover/detect 拥抱：embrace/hug/enfold 情绪类： 赞扬：praise/compliment 泪光闪闪：tears glistening/tears sparkling 【点睛】[高分句型1] He embraced Grandfather, tears glistening. (运用了独立主格结构) [高分句型2] Clara captured the moment: their four hands shaping a maple chair leg together, mirroring the one Grandfather had glued a week before. (运用了现在分词mirroring作状语和省略关系代词的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 玉溪一中2026—2027学年上学期高二期中考 英  语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并认真核准条形码上的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号及科目，在规定的位置贴好条形码。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用黑色碳素笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. On the train.    B. At the cinema.   C. In the stadium. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A novel.     B. A writer.    C. A movie. 3. How does the man find the exhibition? A. Amazing.     B. Disappointing.   C. Impressive. 4. What is the man doing? A. Visiting a patient.   B. Seeing a doctor.   C. Inviting a friend. 5. What is Tom going to do? A. Collect examples.   B. Draw pictures.   C. Take photos. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the man start the training with? A. Stretching.    B. Shooting.    C. Ball-handling. 7. How was the training according to the man? A. Stressful.     B. Effective.    C. Impractical. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why is Lily advised to go to the library? A. It has air conditioning. B. It provides many textbooks. C. It offers a quiet environment. 9. Where is the library? A. Behind the dorm.   B. Near the school gate.  C. Opposite the lab. 10. What time does the library close in the evening? A. At 6 pm.     B. At 8 pm.    C. At 10 pm. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What behavior makes the man annoyed? A. Smoking in the lift.   B. Walking the dog.   C. Littering on the sidewalk. 12. Who is Lisa? A. The man’s wife.   B. The speakers’ neighbor. C. The man’s daughter. 13. What will the speakers do? A. Put up posters.    B. Draft a report.   C. Organize a lecture. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Attending a program.  B. Giving a speech.   C. Making a survey. 15. What is the team developing the tool for? A. Getting an eyesight test. B. Helping the blind see again. C. Preventing blindness in babies. 16. What is installed inside the glasses? A. A chip.     B. A picture.    C. A camera. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will the walk take? A. Two hours.    B. Three hours.    C. Four hours. 18. What should be looked out for while hiking? A. E-bikes.     B. Cars.     C. Wildlife. 19. How can hikers get back home? A. By subway.    B. By bus.     C. By taxi. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Travel experiences.   B. Hiking tips.    C. Activity plans. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分27.5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 Cave of the Winds A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it’s an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, science-backed learning, and pure excitement. Whether you’re bringing a small group or planning for a full busload, our education programs make learning come alive underground. Highlights Students will explore undeveloped sections of the Manitou Grand Caverns, while climbing and crawling through passageways lit only by headlamps. Knowledgeable guides provide groups with 2 hours of good clean, yet muddy fun underground! This tour teaches teens about the wonders beneath their feet, building upon what they have learned in their earlier education in a fun and accessible way. Prices Students Teachers March — May & September — October $ 28.00 $ 30.00 November — February $ 21.00 $ 30.00 Note: Groups must pay for at least 15 people. One teacher free with every 15 paid students. Guidelines ·There is a minimum deposit of $ 10 that will be charged when you make your reservation. Your deposit will be applied toward your grand total. The final payment will be due the day of your tour. ·All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes. You may wear clothing you won’t mind getting dirty and possibly ruined by the mud. An area will be available to change and clean up after your tour. ·We can accommodate up to 200 people, but we would divide you into groups of about 25. Smaller groups make it easier for guides to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and educational underground exploration. 1. What is the aim of this field trip? A. To discover new undeveloped caves. B. To offer students free outdoor activities. C. To make learning joyous and practical. D. To help students prepare for science exams. 2. How much should a group of 16 students and 1 teacher pay for the tour in December? A. $ 336. B. $ 366. C. $ 448. D. $ 478. 3. What are participants required to do for the tour? A. Make full payment in advance. B. Travel in a single group of 200 visitors. C. Use headlamps provided by guides. D. Bring spare clothing and footwear. B Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Karanja faced a unique struggle among her peers. While her friends shared tales of their fathers’ habits, Karanja felt disconnected. “I can’t stand listening to my friends complain about their dads, because I don’t get to experience my dad the same way they get to experience theirs,” she explains. Her father, a teacher, was diagnosed with early dementia (痴呆) when she was still a teenager, an event that profoundly shaped her life. Now at 32, Karanja reflects on the moments her father has missed, including her graduation and career milestones. Yet, through this personal tragedy, Karanja found her “purpose”. As a project manager at the Brain and Mind Institute at Nairobi’s Aga Khan University, she’s devoted her career to helping families understand and manage caregiving. Karanja notes that in Kenya, many believe dementia is merely a normal part of aging or caused by spiritual issues. This misconception often prevents families from seeking help and understanding the condition. To counter these beliefs, Karanja emphasizes education, explaining that “dementia is caused by changes in the brain”. Besides, the shortage of neurologists in Kenya poses a significant barrier to diagnosis. With only about 30 neurologists for a population exceeding 55 million, accessing professional help is often a luxury few can afford. Understanding dementia as a “disease of moments”, she highlights the importance of coping strategies for caregivers. Music, she notes, can temporarily uplift a person’s mood, illustrating the dynamic (动态的) nature of the condition. Supporting caregivers is also crucial, as they must maintain their well-being to effectively care for their loved ones. Karanja’s own mother found relief and renewed energy through faith and community support. However, finding such assistance is often challenging, leaving many to rely on community members for help. For Karanja, the small joys come from knowing her father is cared for with dignity, even if he no longer recognizes her. 4. Why did Karanja feel disconnected from her peers while growing up? A. She struggled with her father’s absence. B. She had different hobbies from her peers. C. She couldn’t relate to their father’s stories. D. She complained about her father’s dementia. 5. What drove Karanja to take up dementia-related work? A. The desire to learn professional care skills. B. Her mother’s reliance on faith and support. C. The experience of her father’s dementia. D. The shortage of neurologists in Kenya. 6. What does Karanja mean by calling dementia a “disease of moments”? A. Patients lose all their memories in a single moment. B. Dementia patients’ emotional state keeps changing. C. Caregivers have to stay with patients every moment. D. Dementia will suddenly disappear after certain moments. 7. How does Karanja feel about her father’s current condition? A. Comforted. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed. D. Grateful. C The trolley problem has troubled thinkers for decades. A runaway tram is racing toward five workers. You stand beside a lever that can divert it to a side track, where one worker is trapped. Most people say they would pull the lever, accepting one death to save five. Yet when researchers change the scene — asking whether you would push a large man off a bridge to block the tram — the same people hesitate. The numbers are identical; the moral intuition is not. For years, philosophers treated such puzzles as abstract exercises. Now they have entered the courtroom and the code of law. As self-driving cars approach our roads, engineers must program vehicles to make these very choices. When an accident is unavoidable, should a car swerve to protect its passengers or the pedestrians outside? Who decides, and by what right? Legal systems have traditionally answered such questions by drawing a clear line: intention matters. If a doctor deliberately injects a patient with a deadly drug, that is murder. If the same patient dies because the doctor withholds a treatment that might have saved him, the law is far more forgiving. The trolley problem disturbs us precisely because it blurs this line — pulling a lever feels like a choice, not an action, yet the result is a death you could have prevented. Some legal scholars argue that the law should stay out of these tragic choices altogether. Courts, they say, are poor at weighing lives and even worse at predicting consequences. Better to let individuals act on conscience in the moment, then judge them with mercy afterward. Others insist that in an age of algorithms, silence is not neutral. If a company programs a car to favor its owner in every crash, the law has already made a choice — it has simply refused to admit it. The deeper question may not be where the boundary between law and morality lies, but who gets to draw it. A legislature elected by the living, a judge interpreting the past, or an engineer writing code for a future no one can fully foresee? The trolley problem, once a philosopher's game, has become a mirror held up to a society that must now answer for decisions it would rather leave to instinct. 8. What does the author suggest by mentioning the “large man on the bridge” scene? A. People’s moral judgments are inconsistent when the numbers are the same. B. Pushing a man is morally worse than pulling a lever in every culture. C. The trolley problem has no practical value for real-world decisions. D. Researchers have found a way to measure people’s intelligence. 9. Which of the following behaviors are NOT examples of things that are legally permitted but morally impermissible? A. Refusing to help someone who is dying B. Betraying a friend’s trust C. Backbite/Speak ill of someone behind their back D. Exploiting the “refund only” loophole to get takeout and make a huge profit. 10. What is the concern of the scholars who say “the law should stay out of these tragic choices”? A. Courts may lack the ability to weigh lives and predict results. B. Individuals cannot be trusted to act morally under pressure. C. Companies will always program cars to protect their owners. D. Legislatures are too slow to respond to new technology. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The trolley problem proves that morality is nothing but instinct. B. Self-driving cars have made ancient philosophical puzzles urgent. C. Legal and moral boundaries are being tested by tragic choices, old and new. D. Engineers, not judges, should decide how self-driving cars behave. D Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shamewe often do everything possible to avoid it. “We’re taught from our earliest days that if you quit something, it means you’re a failure,” says the psychologist Will Meek. He, however, suggests we view quitting differently. Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: you’ve grown comfortable with the status, and it can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there’s the upsetting feeling that you’re no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that you’ve stopped making progress. While it’s not out of the question for feelings of regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed. Quitting, often happens in situations where we’re unhappy, fearful or have determined we have no other choice, factors that can have ill effects on our health. Perhaps you find your work unfulfilling, or you’ve jumped into a new relationship before you’re ready — and, as a result, you’re operating under intense pressure. “If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll,” says Meek. According to the American Psychological Association, long-term, ongoing stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart attack, so walking away from whatever is causing it can deliver significant physical and emotional health benefits. “We often see a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol (应激激素皮质醇), which can lower blood pressure and may even decrease the heart rate,” says Dr Alex Lickerman, a GP and expert on developing mental adaptability. Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you. In a study that was published in 1999, then Harvard University professor Hermina Ibarra looked at how bankers tried different roles that required new skill sets - someone who spent a lot of time dealing with computers, for instance, was asked to take on personal interactions. Subjects (研究对象) were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future selves through ‘imitation strategies’ — an approach they compared to ‘trying on different clothes.’ Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCycles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self. “Pretend to be a certain kind of person, or go and meet others who are doing what you want to do,” he says. “Try it on, see how it feels and decide if it’s a good fit for you.” It may not feel like it at the time, but just moving on from a situation that’s not quite right can help you get back on track. 12. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that quitting may bring us feelings of being both ______. A. guilty and ashamed B. stupid and enthusiastic C. troubled and hopeful D. inspired and determined 13. The phrase “take a toll” (paragraph 3) can be best replaced by “______”. A. develop mental adaptability B. bring about changes C. keep up the pressure D. have a bad effect 14. An approach suggested by Mark Franklin similar to ‘trying on different clothes’ is for ______. A. helping people find what truly suits them in career B. telling capable employees from inadequate ones C. training employees to acquire different working skills D. providing people with opportunities to have a role play 15. It can be concluded from the passage that ______. A. quitting is a track that only the timid will choose to follow B. knowing when to stop is wise and may make dreams happen C. mental adaptability can be improved by the stress hormone cortisol D. personal interaction can be a must for reducing emotional pressure 第二节（共12.5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is — you can’t run away from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life. ____16____ Increase self-awareness The first step of self-improvement asks you to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is a continuous journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges. ____17____ To be on the path of self-improvement, it’s important to never lose touch with yourself. Improve strengths ____18____ And knowing your strengths is important. It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive (蓬勃发展、获得成功). It helps you set life goals and make them happen. Step out of the comfort zone (舒适区) Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your fears, try new things, and challenge yourself. There will be times when you’ll discover a new side of your personality. ____19____ Don’t let failures get you upset. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone. ____20____ People who are committed to their continuous self-improvement come with an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is very important in achieving success. A. Improve mental health B. Develop a learning attitude C. Self-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths. D. However, there will also be times when you’ll fail. E. They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings. F. After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want. G. Here are some reasons why self-improvement is important no matter what your age is. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My parents live in the foothills of Santa Barbara, California. They’d been talking about wanting to install a ____21____ trap, merely to see what sorts of animals were wandering nearby. Last year, I received an e-mail from my dad, under a subject line: “Secret creature?” There was no body text, but attached was a(n)____22____, just 10 seconds, shot in the night vision. It showed a tiny creature, ___23___ down a driveway. Midway along its path, the animal paused, twisted its body slightly, and then vanished into the ____24____. Watching it again, I still failed to ____25____ it, though the driveway struck me as oddly ____26____. It was my childhood home. I guess my parents had finally ____27____ the camera in our backyard. Soon, more e-mails came in. By the end of this February, my father had ____28____ a pair of rabbits, plus more foxes. He had also ____29____ the case of the secret creature in last year’s clip. It was a raccoon (浣熊) that became _____30_____ because it lost its tail. “Can you believe it?” my father _____31_____ a thrilled laugh on the phone — he was just overjoyed about his remarkable _____32_____. For me, the pleasure was that this “trap” has turned our familiar backyard into a place full of _____33_____. In some sense, it serves as a _____34_____: even in the places we think we know best, there’s always more to explore and _____35_____ about. 21. A. animal B. sensor C. man D. camera 22. A. photo B. message C. video D. advertisement 23. A. dancing B. breaking C. turning D. charging 24. A. mist B. darkness C. cold D. noise 25. A. make B. analyze C. identify D. examine 26. A. realistic B. primitive C. familiar D. strange 27. A. kept B. secured C. left D. removed 28. A. hunted B. located C. tracked D. missed 29. A. heard B. solved C. carried D. marked 30. A. unrecognizable B. unpredictable C. unbelievable D. unacceptable 31. A. left out B. gave out C. broke out D. let out 32. A. discovery B. expectation C. proof D. assumption 33. A. energy B. history C. opportunities D. secrets 34. A. lesson B. reminder C. challenge D. choice 35. A. wonder B. worry C. complain D. dream 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are among China’s most treasured cultural landmarks. They ____36____ (list) as UNESCO World Heritage sites decades ago. Unlike grand imperial palaces (皇宫), these gardens were built by ancient scholars and officials ____37____ private retreats (隐居处) from busy city life. They ____38____ (beautiful) express the Chinese idea of “harmony between man and nature”. Although small in size, each garden creates ____39____ entire world of its own. Designers skillfully used rocks, water, plants, and pavilions ____40____ (create) natural landscapes. Winding paths lead to unexpected views, while carefully placed windows frame changing scenes like living paintings. The famous Lion Grove Garden features extraordinary rock formations, while the Humble Administrator’s Garden is known for its ____41____ (peace) ponds and elegant halls. More than just beautiful scenery, these gardens reflect the ____42____ (wise) and taste of their owners. Every stone, tree, and corridor was chosen with great care to inspire quiet thought and emotional peace. ____43____ (walk) through these gardens, one feels far removed from the noise of the outside world. Today, Suzhou gardens remain popular ____44____ (destination) for tourists and locals alike. They offer not only visual pleasure but also a glimpse into traditional Chinese culture and philosophy. For students like us, they remind us that true beauty often lies in simplicity, balance, and attention to detail — lessons ____45____ are valuable both in study and in life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 我校英文报刊新开专栏“People of Achievement”向全校征稿，探讨“何为真正的杰出人物”。请从科学家、志愿者、工匠（craftsmen）三类人群中选择一类，写一篇短文投稿，并说明理由。 内容包括： (1) 选择的群体。 (2) 选择的理由。 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。 People of Achievement ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The old workshop door creaked open. Clara walked in quietly. Her shoes stepped on wood shavings (刨花) that sparkled in the sunlight. Through the dusty windows, the morning light shone on Grandfather’s rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg. The wall calendar still showed January. Its yellowed pages were curling, just like dry leaves. An open order book lay on the desk. February’s page was empty. There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and filmed Grandfather with her phone. She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler. “This might help him,” she thought, eager to show how skilled he was. However, when she posted the video online, negative comments flooded in. “Old ways for a dying business!” “No wonder the business is failing!” Saddened, Clara deleted the video quickly. A spider crawled over the empty order book. Its blank pages seemed to tell her that not many people valued handmade things these days. “Want to see my treasure?” Grandpa’s voice broke the silence. He opened a leather album filled with pencil sketches (草图) like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962. A faded photo slipped out: a smiling boy missing two teeth was grinning at the camera, holding a curved (弯曲的) spoon proudly. “Timmy, my former student,” Grandfather smiled, touching the curve of the spoon in the photo. “Now he designs furniture for tall buildings. Last month’s newspaper carried an article about his curved stairs. They were inspired by this very spoon.” He tapped the photo, adding, “Machines make things fast, but hands remember stories.” Clara looked at the photo — the curved spoon, Timmy’s smile, and Grandpa’s young handwriting on the back: Timmy’s first repair, age 7. Beside her, fresh wood shavings were shining. “Stories must be told, not just the work, but the story behind it,” Clara murmured. 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。 Clara set about creating a new video. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked into the workshop. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $