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11月高二期中考试 英语参考答案 第一部分听力 1-5 CABCB 6-10ACABA 11-15 CBAAB 16-20 ACCBB 第二部分阅读 第一节 21-23CCD 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了布达佩斯多瑙河沿岸及周边的四个著名地标，帮助游客领略城市的风 光与历史。 2l.C【解析】细节理解题。根据“Margaret Island'部分中的“Covered by parkland,.mature trees,and walking paths,.it keeps cars out..”可知，玛格丽特岛绿树成荫、道路错落，且禁止车辆通行，因此它是一个安静且无车污染的区域。故选C。 22.C【解析】细节理解题。根据“Szechenyi Chain Bridge'部分中的“Opened in 1849,this was the first permanent bridge to link Buda and Pest,helping bring the two sides together.'可知，塞切尼链桥是连接布达和佩斯特的第一座永久桥梁， 将这两个部分紧密联系在了一起。故选C。 23.D【解析】推理判断题。根据“Fisherman's Bastion”部分中的its seven towers represent the seven local tribes(部落) that settled in the region long ago”可知，七座塔楼代表了很久以前在该地区定居的七个当地部落，这赋予了建筑深厚 的历史内涵与纪念意义。故选D。 24-27 BACB 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从小受家庭环境影响，认为自己“不是户外运动型的人”，但在30 岁时因工作倦怠尝试了一次露营，从而改变了对户外的固有看法，悟出亲近自然永远都不晚的道理。 24.B【解析】词义猜测题。根据第一段“Seeking the freedom of the outdoors was not part of my urban family's ethos.Iwas taught to prefer holidays with the built--in promise of consistent access to a real bathroom.”可知，作者的家庭认为户外旅 游不是他们的追求，从小被教导选择有真正洗手间的度假方式，这反映了一群人的共同信念与行为准则。故选B。 25.A【解析】推理判断题。根据前三段描述，作者在30岁之前坚定地认为自己“不是户外型的人”，对露营充满抗 拒，觉得是“self-chosen hardship”(自讨苦吃)、unappealing”(毫无吸引力)，因此态度是消极且抗拒的(Negative and resistant)。故选A。 26.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段“Exhausted(使精疲力尽)by work and endless screen time,I longed for something outside my usual routine..'可知，促使作者第一次尝试露营的根本原因是工作带来的严重疲劳和倦怠(occupational burnout)。故选C。 27.B【解析】主旨大意题。根据最后一段“'It turns out that you don't have to be raised in the wilderness to belong in it.It's never too late to trade a modern toilet for a stary sky-一even if just for a weekend.可知，作者通过经历明白了一个道理： 亲近自然随时都可以开始，年龄或成长背景并不受限。故选B。 28-31 ACAD 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了人类语言的进化与用火（篝火）之间的潜在联系，指出篝火不仅提供 了光亮，还促进了手势与有声语言的结合以及故事分享，从而推动了人类社交与语言的发展。 28.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段Understanding how human language evolved(进化)is difficult because writing is relatively recent,while the vocal tracts and brains of our ancestors were made of soft tissue and did not fossilize 石)”可知，由于早期人类的软组织无法石化保存，缺乏实体化石证据，这使得研究语言进化变得困难。故选A。 29.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段Firelight was bright enough for people to see one another,but too faint for gestures to carry rich meanings.Spoken language,combined with gestures,could therefore allow people to share stories...", 光虽然能让人看清彼此，但光线太暗，无法让手势传达复杂的含义，从而促使人类转向有声语言。故选C。 高二英语第1页 30.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段“memorable stories with human interests,unexpected dangers and survival experiences were more likely to be passed on..'可知，那些关乎人类自身利益(human interests)、充满未预见危险和生 存经验的故事更容易流传下来。故选A。 31.D【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段和第五段的内容，“fireside theory”指出篝火使人类在夜间也能进行视觉和社 交互动，打破了日落后交流受限的局面，扩展了人类在夜间的交流可能。故选D。 32-35 BDBA 语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新型的可降解、基于纸质的生物可吞食电池，它能为医疗感应设备 提供安全动力，为未来医疗发展带来新的曙光。 32.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“and as standard batteries contain harmful chemicals,,ingesting them is generally inadvisable...A better solution would be batteries made of materials that are not poisonous and can safely degrade inside the boy.”可知，标准电池含有有害化学物质，吞入体内会带来健康风险。故选B。 33.D【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段“It takes up only about a quarter of the space inside a standard capsule(胶囊)， leaving plenty of room for the device.'可知，这种新型电池体积小，只占标准胶囊四分之一的空间，留出了充足的空 间给其他功能设备。故选D。 34.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段To test their device,.the researchers connected it to an electronic tracker..Next, they tried it on a more power-intensive task:unning a capsule that electrically stimulates(刺激)the stomach.”可知，实验 中测试了两项不同的任务：一是连接电子追踪器，二是运行电刺激胃部的胶囊，说明电池支持了两个不同的任务。 故选B。 35.A【解析】主旨大意题。全文围绕可吞食电池的研发展开，介绍了一种无毒、可降解的环保新型电池如何为体内 医疗设备提供能源，展望了其在未来医学中的应用前景。故选A。 第二节 36-40 GFDAE 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了公开演讲(Presentation)中“核心主线(Throughline)”的重要性， 并给出了如何通过聚焦、精简和提炼来提升演讲效果的实用建议。 36.G【解析】上文指出你独特的经历值得分享，空后紧接着说The main reason is that speakers often plan line by line without designing how everything links together.”(主要原因是演讲者往往逐句规划，却没有设计好整体的连贯性)。 空后句中的The main reason''提示此处是对某种“失败/现象'的原因解释。G项“然而，许多演讲未能传递出一个有意 义的信息”承上启下，指出虽然经历独特，但很多演讲却由于缺乏整体规划而失败，逻辑顺畅。故选G。 37.F【解析】本段前文指出主线(throughline)的作用，并强调Without it,even interesting per'sonal stories may fail to hold the audience's attention..”(没有主线，即使是平易近人的个人故事也可能无法抓住听众的注意力)，引出了缺乏 主线对听众注意力产生的负面影响。空后出现“In contrast,.focusing on what travel taught you about trust immediately draws the audience's attention.”(相反，专注于旅行教会你关于信任的道理会立刻吸引听众的注意力)，用In contrast 引出有主线时的正面例子。因此，空处应填入缺乏主线时的反面例子。F项“For instance,sharing some travel observations may sound boring.”(例如，分享一些旅行见闻听起来可能会很无趣)恰好作为反面例证(sound boring与 前文fail to hold attention呼应)，且travel'与后文形成同词复现与正反对比，逻辑顺畅。故选F。 38.D【解析】前文提到“A common mistake is including too many points.”(一个常见的错误是包含太多的要点)，指 出要点过多的弊端；后文提到Simply put,an overstuffed speech always leads to an under-explained presentation.”(简而 言之，充斥太多内容的演讲总是导致解释不够充分)。D项“缺乏深度地匆忙过一遍观点会削弱你的论证力度”承接 前句的“要点过多”，进一步阐述其对演讲效果的负面影响，逻辑顺畅。故选D。 39.A【解析】本段核心观点是“focus on quality rather than quantity'”(注重质量而非数量)，并且“cutting out unrelated details to focus on one strong thread'(删去不相关的细节，聚焦于一条主线)。A项在公众演讲中，少即是多'完美 高二英语第2页 总结了本段的主旨。故选A。 40.E【解析】本段提到“Before finalizing your talk,try to summarize your main idea in no more than 15 words.”(在最后 敲定演讲前，试着用不超过l5个词总结你的核心思想)，空后接着说Finally,test your throughline by speaking it out loud to a friend.”。E项问问自己你希望听众记住什么核心信息与总结核心主线的动作高度契合。故选E。 第三部分语言知识运用 第一节 41-45 CADBC 46-50 ADBCA 51-55 BDABC 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一对新人在结婚前夕因风暴面临婚礼取消的绝境，在陌生人与热心居民的 慷慨援助下，最终收获了一场充满善意的温情庆典。 41.C【解析】筹备工作似乎都已经“就绪'，in place意为准备就绪，各就各位”。故选C。 42.A【解析】筹备就绪后，这对新人正“热切地、急切地(eagerly)等待着他们大喜日期的到来。故选A。 43.D【解析】一场突如其来的风暴破坏了附近的公路，从而“切断了(cut off)”通往小岛的交通。故选D。 44.B【解析】交通被切断，导致大多数宾客挣扎着、艰难地(struggling)”才能赶到。故选B。 45.C【解析】由于计划被毁，取消庆典似乎成了仅剩的“选择(option)”。故选C。 46.A【解析】面对灾难，一位体贴的朋友在社交媒体上“发布(issued)”了一份邀请，呼吁附近的人来帮忙。故选 A。 47.D【解析】呼吁大家加入并帮助拯救(save)”这场陷入绝境的婚礼。故选D。 48.B【解析】他承认“邀请(inviting)完全的陌生人来参加婚礼有点不同寻常。故选B。 49.C【解析】这份真诚的邀请很快“触动了(touched)”许多人的心。故选C。 50.A【解析】邀请引发了热烈的“反响、回应(response)”,人们开始涌向当地的露营地。故选A。 51.B【解析】露营地老板不仅提供场地，甚至还答应主持(lead)”这场婚礼仪式。故选B。 52.D【解析】其他人带来了食物和物资，当地DJ提供音乐，还有一位摄影师也“自告奋勇(volunteered)”来拍下 这个特殊的日子。故选D。 53.A【解析】随着越来越多的人赶到，小婚礼变成了一个充满欢乐的“社区、群体(community)”庆典。故选A。 54.B【解析】最终(ultimately)有400多人加入了新婚夫妇的庆祝行列。故选B。 55.C【解析】这是一个被陌生人的纯粹善良与支持所环绕、包围(surrounded by)”的婚礼。故选C。 第二节 56.roots 57.The 58.filled 59.chatting 60.To support 61.whose 62.closer 63.in 64.welcomed 65.repeatedly 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一名奥地利女孩随父母定居安徽乡村后快乐成长、习武学戏，并作为文化 小使者在国际会议上展现风采的故事。 56.roots【解析】考查固定搭配。put down roots意为扎根”，Ioot常用复数形式。故填roots。 57.The【解析】考查冠词。特指上文提到的这对奥地利夫妇(Armin Schober和Huang Qiong),位于句首首字母大 写。故填The。 58.filled【解析】考查非谓语动词。此处为独立主格结构，“her days''与fill之间为被动关系，故用过去分词作宾补。 故填filled。 59.chatting【解析】考查非谓语动词。逻辑主语Alina与chat之间是主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填chatting。 60.To support【解析】考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词hired,此处应用不定式表目的。故填To support。. 6l.whose【解析】考查定语从句。先行词是a martial arts master,且引导词在从句中作定语修饰guidance,表示“.. 的导引”，应用关系代词whose。故填whose。 62.closer【解析】考查形容词比较级。由far修饰可知，应用形容词比较级closer,表示“更近”。故填closer。. 高二英语第3页 63.in【解析】考查介词搭配。be fluent in意为精通..（语言）”。故填in。 64.welcomed【解析】考查动词时态。根据时间状语“During the2026 World May ors Dialogue.held in late May''可知， 动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故填welcomed。 65.repeatedly【解析】考查副词。修饰动词earning应用副词形式。故填repeatedly。 第四部分写作 第一节 One possible version: Welcome to the School of the Future Ladies and gentlemen, It is my honor to stand here and deliver a speech titled "Welcome to the School of the Future".In the school of tomorrow,advanced technology will revolutionize the way we learn.With AI-powered personal tutors offering customized guidance and VR technology bringing abstract knowledge to life,learning will become far more engaging and efficient. However,these high-tech tools also require us to develop new abilities.Rather than simply memorizing facts,we are expected to develop critical thinking,creativity,and self-directed learning skills.Only by mastering these abilities can we truly adapt to the rapidly changing world Let's embrace new technology and build a brighter tomorrow together.Thank you for listening! 第二节 One possible version: Overcome by anxiety,I started searching for him around the area.The thick darkness made it hard to see,and fear grew inside me.I hurried along the quiet path,calling his name repeatedly,but there was no answer.Remembering Sarah's words about his habit of hiding in dark spaces when scared,I focused on the dense bushes nearby.I took out the trainer's whistle and blew the sharp two-note whistle we had practiced so often.Sure enough,a faint sound came from the bushes.I bent down and saw Toby curling into a ball,shaking badly. Holding him close to my chest,I gradually calmed down.I gently stroked his soft back and whispered comforting words until his trembling stopped.Toby licked my hand gently and leaned his head against me.Hearing his steady,rhythmic breathing against my chest,the deep fear in my heart gradually disappeared,replaced by a strong feeling of warmth and peace.As we walked back home together under the soft moonlight,I realized Toby was no longer a burden,but a true source of comfort and happiness in my life. 听力原文 Text 1 M:When can we have our meal?I could eat a horse now. W:Well,we just placed an order five minutes ago.Anyway,I envy you having such a good appetite.For me,it's really hard to feel hungry,no matter what. Text 2 W:I'm afraid I can't sleep tight tonight.If only I hadn't watched the horror movie.And tomorrow will be a very busy Monday. M:Oh,it was my fault.Let's watch a comedy next time. Text 3 W:We've finally finished all the final exams and the Spring Festival is in half a month. M:Yes.I'll go to Sanya and stay there for two weeks.And you? W:I'll visit my grandparents first and then go skiing with my brother. 高二英语第4页 Text 4 W:This album cover is quite unique. M:Yes.Oh,your mom took this photo in Paris.She went there for the first time.And look at this one-it was taken in 1998 when we were celebrating your birthday. W:These pictures really bring back good memories. Text 5 W:Adam has been working really hard since he became an actor at age 8. M:Indeed.This 10-year career as an actor demands great application.Luckily,all his efforts paid off. Text 6 M:How did the meal with your new colleagues go? W:Fantastic!The dishes were all very tasty.Most importantly,my new colleagues were correct on the table.They paid much attention to table manners.And they were very humorous.There were always big smiles on their faces. M:That's good to hear.It's very important to have great workmates.Giving up your former job is worthwhile,even though you were paid well and you liked the job content. W:Yeah,that's a wise move for me. Text 7 W:I'm really excited about planning our class reunion. M:Same here.I've informed Emily of the reunion.She always had her nose in a book.I heard she's now a brilliant lawyer. W:Oh,I remember Emily!And what about Mike?He used to be the star athlete in our class. M:I've informed him,too.Now,he's coaching a football team,although he wanted to own a football clinic. W:That sounds good!And don't forget about Jessica. M:Right,Jessica!She's an art teacher at our high school now.She showed a natural skill in art from an early age.Anyway, I'll try to inform every classmate. W:It'll be great to catch up with everyone and see how they've grown.We should also think about activities for the reunion. Maybe we can play a collection of videos we shot during high school. M:That's a great idea.We can also set up a memorial table with old yearbooks and class projects.And we can have a group dinner at a restaurant near our high school. W:Great! Text 8 M:Sally,I want to talk with you about your social media account.I think it would be a good idea to switch your account to private mode.It helps keep your information safe. W:But I want my followers to see what I post. M:I understand,but it's really important to protect your privacy. W:Okay.I see what you mean. M:Also,remember to think twice before you post or comment.If it's something you wouldn't say to someone's face,don't say it online. W:I see-no mean comments. M:Exactly!And why don't you shorten the time spent on your phone,too?You stop using it at 9:30 p.m.How about stopping using it an hour early every day? W:That's too early！ M:I know it seems like a big adjustment,but it'll help you manage your time properly. 高二英语第5页 W:Alright,deal.Thanks for looking out for me,Dad. Text 9 W:Hi.I'm looking for a jogging suit for my sports class.Do you have any in size S? M:Of course.We have a great selection.Let me show you some options...Here is the first option.This one is a navy-blue jogging suit.It's made from breathable material W:Okay.It looks nice.How much is it? M:It's priced at $50. W:Well,I only have $45,so I need to budget carefully.What about this black one? M:Its normal price is $50,but it's on sale for $40 today. W:OK.And how about this red one? M:This one is super popular.It's lightweight and it's $35. W:I think I'll go with this one.Where is the fitting room? M:Over there. Text 10 W:Ice cream vans,fish and chips on the beach,long walks with the dog-the British summer is full of nostalgia.Now it's time to get some inspiration for your next holiday with our guide to the best places to visit in the UK over the summer. Ifyou long for green space over the summer months,then the Lake District should be at the top of your list.It's a giant adventure playground that combines mountain views,lovely chocolate-box villages and wild swimming opportunities in the lakes. The coast of Cornwall needs no introduction.The county has an identity beyond the beautiful golden sands.Go surfing, paddleboarding or coasteering by day,and spend the evening eating fresh fish at a local restaurant. Fall in love with God's Own Country on a holiday to Yorkshire.The best time to visit is summertime when you'll find the market towns coming to life.The Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to gorgeous villages and a landscape of farmland. Northumberland is becoming more and more famous as a holiday hot spot.It has a beautiful coastline with castle ruins and a famous second-hand bookshop called Barter Books in Alnwick.This bookshop is a local tourist spot and has been described as"the British Library of second-hand bookshops".The shop is famous for its use of a barter system,whereby customers can exchange their books for credit against future purchases;standard cash purchases are also available. 高二英语第6页 11月高二期中考试 英 语 注意事项：1．考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。 2．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。 3．全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What is the woman’s problem? A. She dislikes ordering food. B. She seldom has a good rest. C. She suffers from a loss of appetite. 2. Why does the woman have trouble sleeping? A. She saw a frightening film. B. She had a busy schedule today. C. She stayed up too late last night. 3. What will the man do during the holiday? A. Visit his grandparents. B. Travel to a seaside city. C. Go skiing with his brother. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An old music album. B. The woman’s family. C. Some meaningful photos. 5. What do we know about Adam? A. He started acting at 18. B. He has achieved success. C. He plans to change his career. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of her new colleagues? A. Approachable. B. Experienced. C. Demanding. 7. What does the man think is the advantage of the woman’s new job? A. A higher salary. B. More interesting tasks. C. Better co-workers. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。 8. What is Emily doing now? A. Working as a lawyer. B. Studying at a university. C. Teaching at a high school. 9. What did Mike hope to do before? A. Coach a football team. B. Run a sports business. C. Be a professional player. 10. What activity does the woman suggest for the reunion? A. Watching old videos. B. Having a group dinner. C. Setting up a memorial table. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man’s first piece of advice for Sally? A. Deleting unnecessary posts. B. Stopping using social media. C. Setting her account to private. 12. What does the man advise Sally not to do online? A. Share personal photos. B. Make hurtful remarks. C. Follow unknown people. 13. What does Sally finally agree to do? A. Use her phone less at night. B. Change her online habits completely. C. Spend more time talking with family. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。 14. Why does the woman refuse the first jogging suit? A. It is beyond her budget. B. It is uncomfortable to wear. C. It is unavailable in her size. 15. What discount is offered for the second jogging suit? A. 10%. B. 20%. C. 30%. 16. Which jogging suit does the woman choose in the end? A. The red one. B. The black one. C. The navy-blue one. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly introducing? A. Famous British food and culture. B. Traditional British summer activities. C. Popular summer destinations in Britain. 18. Why is the Lake District recommended? A. It is famous for local seafood. B. It has the oldest villages in Britain. C. It offers varied natural experiences. 19. What can visitors do in Cornwall? A. Attend county fairs. B. Try water sports. C. Explore farmland. 20. Where are people advised to go in Northumberland? A. To a museum. B. To a bookstore. C. To a village. 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 A visit to Budapest would be incomplete without exploring the Danube. Starting in Germany, this major European river flows through 10 countries, dividing Hungary’s capital into Buda on the west and Pest on the east. A sightseeing cruise (巡游) offers a great way to take in the city’s highlights. Margaret Island A quiet green place to escape from central Budapest, this narrow island takes its name from a 13th-century princess who lived on the island. Covered by parkland, mature trees, and walking paths, it keeps cars out. Visitors can easily explore on foot, by bicycle, or aboard small sightseeing vehicles. Shoes on the Danube Bank Located on the Pest side, this memorial was created in 2005. Sixty pairs of iron shoes in 1940s styles line the riverbank in memory of Jews who were forced to remove their shoes before being shot during World War II, falling into the river. Visitors frequently leave flowers, stones, and candles here in remembrance. Szechenyi Chain Bridge Opened in 1849, this was the first permanent bridge to link Buda and Pest, helping bring the two sides together. Crossing the Danube, its massive iron chains, stone lions, and views of Buda Castle form a classic landscape. After dark, lights trace the bridge’s outline across the river. Fisherman’s Bastion Standing on Castle Hill on the Buda side, this site is famous for its white arcades, tall towers, and classic architecture. Built around 1900, its seven towers represent the seven local tribes (部落) that settled in the region long ago. From its terraces, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Danube and the Hungarian Parliament Building. 21. What is special about Margaret Island? A. It was constructed for a princess. B. It features a famous royal residence. C. It provides a quiet and car-free area. D. It attracts visitors with historic sites. 22. Which landmark helped unite the two parts of Budapest? A. Fisherman’s Bastion. B. Margaret Island. C. Szechenyi Chain Bridge. D. Shoes on the Danube Bank. 23. Why does the author mention the seven towers of Fisherman’s Bastion? A. To describe their distinctive shape. B. To introduce the region’s early settlers. C. To show the building’s architectural style. D. To highlight the site’s historical significance. B Growing up, I never spent a night in a tent or a vacation in the woods. Seeking the freedom of the outdoors was not part of my urban family’s ethos. I was taught to prefer holidays with the built-in promise of consistent access to a real bathroom. To my parents, the outdoors was something you passed through on the way to somewhere indoors. It was a backdrop, not a destination. Holiday planning centered around hotel star ratings, air conditioning, and predictable facilities. Camping, on the other hand, was viewed as a self-chosen hardship, an unnecessary survival exercise for people who enjoyed being cold, damp, and uncomfortable. So, I grew into adulthood with a firm belief that I was simply “not an outdoor person.” I built my life around paved streets, indoor plumbing (管道设备), and temperature-controlled rooms. The idea of sleeping on the ground with only a thin layer of nylon (尼龙) separating me from insects and unpredictable weather felt entirely unappealing. Then came my 30s. Exhausted (使精疲力尽) by work and endless screen time, I longed for something outside my usual routine. When a friend invited me on a weekend camping trip, every cell in my body shouted “no.” But a smaller voice asked: what if? I bought my first sleeping bag, packed far too many wet wipes, and began a minor adventure into the unknown. That first night was, admittedly, not a masterpiece of deep sleep. Every crack of a branch sounded like a bear. But waking up early, stepping into the morning mist, and drinking hot coffee while looking at a quiet forest — something shifted. I realized that avoiding the outdoors wasn’t a personal preference, but a habit I had never questioned. Overcoming minor discomforts opened up a world of peace and wonder I had missed for three decades. It turns out that you don’t have to be raised in the wilderness to belong in it. It’s never too late to trade a modern toilet for a starry sky — even if just for a weekend. 24. What does the underlined word “ethos” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. A financial budget for family holidays. B. A set of beliefs that guide a group’s behavior. C. A geographical location where one grows up. D. A type of outdoor equipment used for camping. 25. What was the author’s attitude toward camping before her 30s? A. Negative and resistant. B. Curious but hesitant. C. Enthusiastic and adventurous. D. Indifferent but open-minded. 26. What was the underlying reason behind the author’s first camping experience? A. Her friend’s invitation. B. Her family’s persuasion. C. Her occupational burnout. D. Her curiosity about nature. 27. What main lesson does the author learn from her experience? A. Wilderness enthusiasts are born, not made. B. Connecting with nature can begin anytime. C. Avoiding physical discomfort brings peace. D. Early outdoor exposure builds lifelong habits. C When asked about the greatest innovation of humans, people often mention language or fire. A new paper suggests that these two innovations may be more closely connected than we previously assumed. Understanding how human language evolved (进化) is difficult because writing is relatively recent, while the vocal tracts and brains of our ancestors were made of soft tissue and did not fossilize (变成化石). Researchers therefore have to rely on indirect evidence. One theory is that our ancestors first communicated through gestures. Apes (类人猿) like chimpanzees and gorillas use gestures, and humans rely on them when they do not share a spoken language. We point, gesture and use facial expressions to make ourselves understood. Gestures can be more visual than spoken words. This made them useful for communication. But if human language began with gestures, why are most languages spoken today? One answer lies in fire. Gestures require a light source to be seen, but our ancestors also needed to communicate after dark. Researchers from the University of St Andrews suggest that campfires may have played a role in this shift. Firelight was bright enough for people to see one another, but too faint for gestures to carry rich meanings. Spoken language, combined with gestures, could therefore allow people to share stories around a fire. Storytelling may have helped human language develop beyond the communication systems of other apes. Stories can describe people, places and events that are far away, in the past or imaginary. They also strengthen social ties and help people understand the world, develop their identities and pass on cultural beliefs. The social sharing of stories may have worked like evolution: memorable stories with human interests, unexpected dangers and survival experiences were more likely to be passed on. The idea that language developed partly for social bonding is not new, but the fireside theory adds an explanation. Firelight may have supported shared attention and emotional connection. Even today, storytelling remains central to how we understand the world through news and social media. Perhaps sharing stories around a fire could still bring people closer together. 28. What makes it hard to study the evolution of human language? A. The absence of physical evidence. B. The flexibility of modern languages. C. The diversity of early human cultures. D. The disappearance of ancient gestures. 29. Why did early humans shift from gestures to spoken language according to researchers? A. Gestures were too simple to express emotions. B. Spoken words were easier to teach to children. C. Firelight was insufficient for detailed gestures. D. Storytelling required a more organized structure. 30. Why did some stories survive over time? A. They involved human concerns. B. They recorded ancient texts. C. They predicted future events. D. They simplified communication rules. 31. What can be inferred from the “fireside theory”? A. It explains how night light reduced social reliance on gestures. B. It shows how storytelling replaced early physical forms of defense. C. It proves firelight was specifically designed to enhance human vision. D. It suggests campfires expanded communication beyond daytime limits. D Devices that look into the human body from the outside, like X-ray scanners, have transformed medicine. A new generation of ingestible (可吞食的) sensors could do the same from the inside. But these require power, and as standard batteries contain harmful chemicals, ingesting them is generally inadvisable. To get around this problem, ingestible sensors are often designed so their batteries do not contact the body. Sometimes their protective casing fails, however, or they get stuck inside. A better solution would be batteries made of materials that are not poisonous and can safely degrade inside the body. A new study demonstrates a step towards this goal: a paper-based battery whose components are safely absorbed by the body. In experiments with pigs, such a battery could produce enough power to run several ingestible devices for up to three days. The new battery is a combination of metal, soft material and active paper — all coated in a solid substance to protect it from the stomach. It takes up only about a quarter of the space inside a standard capsule (胶囊), leaving plenty of room for the device. To test their device, the researchers connected it to an electronic tracker, packed it into a capsule and fed it to pigs. The battery successfully provided power to the tracker. Next, they tried it on a more power-intensive task: running a capsule that electrically stimulates (刺激) the stomach. The battery worked for 20 minutes. After about three days, the battery’s components started to dissolve (溶解). It is an important step towards ingestible devices, says Yasser Khan, an expert at the University of Southern California. But the device still needs safety testing before it could be used in people. Researchers still need to understand where the degraded components end up and whether any of it harms the stomach. Making batteries safe to eat is one way of powering internal devices; another is to turn foodstuffs into batteries. A team in Milan, for example, have built a degradable battery from ingredients including vitamin B2. Though not yet generating enough juice for useful applications, it is cleared for human consumption. 32. Why are standard batteries unsuitable for ingestible sensors? A. They occupy too much space. B. They pose health risks inside. C. They can’t provide enough power. D. They dissolve too quickly in liquid. 33. What can be inferred about the new paper-based battery? A. It is currently ready for clinical use. B. Its coating can protect the stomach. C. It works longer in humans than pigs. D. Its size leaves space for extra functions. 34. What do the pig experiments in paragraph 3 suggest? A. The tracker stimulated the pig’s stomach. B. The battery supported two different tasks. C. The battery dissolved after twenty minutes. D. The tracker failed to receive electrical power. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Edible Batteries Powering Future Medicine B. Dangerous Chemicals in Ingestible Sensors C. How Foodstuffs Replace Standard Batteries D. The History of Batteries in Medical Devices 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You are the only person with your unique life experiences, many of which are worth sharing with an audience. 36 The main reason is that speakers often plan line by line without designing how everything links together. To deliver a successful talk, you need a clear overall plan built around a single unifying idea. There is a useful word from theater that applies to speeches as well: the throughline (主线). The throughline is the central idea that connects every part of your presentation. Having a throughline does not mean covering only one topic. Instead, it ensures that every story, example, and argument supports your main theme. Without it, even interesting personal stories may fail to hold the audience’s attention. 37 In contrast, focusing on what travel taught you about trust immediately draws the audience’s attention. Think of a talk as a journey that you and your listeners take together. The throughline is the path you follow. Following a clear path prevents sudden, confusing leaps and ensures everyone arrives at a satisfying destination. A common mistake is including too many points. 38 Simply put, an overstuffed speech always leads to an under-explained presentation. To make a lasting impact, you must focus on quality rather than quantity. Show why your topic matters and support each point with real examples. This often requires cutting out unrelated details to focus on one strong thread (线索). By presenting fewer points more completely, your message will land with far greater force. 39 Before finalizing your talk, try to summarize your main idea in no more than 15 words. 40 Finally, test your throughline by speaking it out loud to a friend to refine your core message before stepping onto the stage. A. All in all, less is more in public speaking. B. A shorter speech means a better presentation. C. Consider how to make your speech more interesting. D. Rushing through ideas without depth weakens your arguments. E. Ask yourself what key message you want listeners to remember. F. For instance, sharing some travel observations may sound boring. G. Nevertheless, many speeches fail to deliver a meaningful message. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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。 When Jayden Sink and Kimberly Laprad planned their wedding on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, they expected a small celebration with about 45 family members and friends. Everything seemed to be in 41 , and the couple were 42 waiting for their big day. However, a sudden storm changed their plans. Damage to a nearby highway 43 access to the island, leaving most of their guests 44 to get there. The couple were already on the island with a few members of the wedding party. With their arrangements ruined, canceling the celebration seemed like the only 45 left. Refusing to let the disaster win, a considerate friend 46 an invitation on social media, calling on anyone nearby — whether locals, tourists, or families — to join and help 47 the wedding. He admitted that 48 complete strangers was somewhat out of the ordinary. The invitation soon 49 many hearts and brought an unexpected 50 . People began arriving at a local campground where the wedding was to be held. The campground owner offered the couple a place for the ceremony and reception and even agreed to 51 the ceremony. Others brought food and supplies, while a local DJ provided music. A photographer also 52 to take pictures of the special day. As more and more people arrived, the small wedding turned into a joyful 53 celebration. More than 400 people 54 joined the newlyweds, including local residents and visitors who had never met the couple before. Although the storm had separated the couple from most of their original guests, it brought them something they had never expected: a wedding 55 by the genuine kindness and support of strangers. 41. A. sight B. silence C. place D. pain 42. A. eagerly B. curiously C. secretly D. casually 43. A. broke down B. turned down C. called off D. cut off 44. A. determining B. struggling C. managing D. refusing 45. A. escape B. barrier C. option D. relief 46. A. issued B. declined C. assumed D. returned 47. A. cover B. recall C. display D. save 48. A. persuading B. inviting C. employing D. contacting 49. A. lifted B. tested C. touched D. comforted 50. A. response B. profit C. direction D. opportunity 51. A. postpone B. lead C. describe D. simplify 52. A. tended B. attempted C. hesitated D. volunteered 53. A. community B. family C. farm D. town 54. A. occasionally B. ultimately C. potentially D. gratefully 55. A. replaced B. bothered C. surrounded D. followed 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In 2021, Armin Schober, an Austrian, and his wife Huang Qiong took their daughter Alina on a trip to Yixian County, Anhui Province. Fascinated by its beautiful natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and distinctive local architecture, they eventually decided to put down 56 (root) there. 57 couple took over a guesthouse in Tachuan village and named it Alina’s Garden. In the peaceful countryside of southern Anhui, Alina is growing up carefree, her days 58 (fill) with freedom and joy. She often runs through the fields with local friends, 59 (chat) about their favorite cartoons and movies. In her spare time, she practices martial arts. 60 (support) her interest, her parents hired a martial arts master, under 61 guidance she trains for two and a half hours every day without fail. According to her mother, Huang, martial arts have brought Alina far 62 (close) to Chinese culture and become part of her daily life. Growing up in a multicultural family, Alina is fluent 63 both Chinese and English. She often helps her parents host visitors from around the world, serving as a bridge between China and the wider world. During the 2026 World Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan, held in late May, she and her parents 64 (welcome) international guests. She performed martial arts and Huangmei opera, 65 (repeated) earning applause (掌声) from the audience. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英文报邀请你在即将举行的“校园科技节”上发表演讲。请你写一篇题为“Welcome to the School of the Future”的演讲稿，内容包括： （1）新技术在未来学校的应用；（2）未来学校对学生能力的要求。 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。 Welcome to the School of the Future 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When my husband Mark insisted on adopting a dog from the local shelter, I was full of doubts. At my age, I preferred a calm and tidy life, not sweeping up dog hair every single day. I never thought I could ever grow fond of a dog, especially a scruffy (毛发蓬乱的) one named Toby with a torn left ear. I agreed only to make Mark happy, secretly expecting that the animal would mainly be his responsibility rather than mine. However, Toby burst into our peaceful life like a storm. Our daily morning walks quickly turned into tough battles. Driven by his curious nature, Toby would suddenly pull me toward every bit of leftover food lying on the sidewalk. Whenever he spotted a bird or a cat, he would bark loudly and run wildly, dragging me along the rough street. I felt completely worn-out and helpless, repeatedly asking myself how long I could put up with this challenging and messy situation. Fortunately, things took a turn for the better after we asked Sarah, a patient dog trainer, for professional help. She taught us to use a special two-note whistle and a firm, clear voice to call him back, rewarding his quick response with small meat snacks. She also noticed that Toby was easily frightened by sudden noises and tended to hide in tight, dark spaces whenever he panicked. Practice made perfect. Slowly, Toby learned to obey my commands, and our tense walks transformed into a pleasant daily habit. I even found his steady, rhythmic breathing beside my bed a great comfort during my restless, sleepless nights. One pleasant evening, while we were walking along a path near a quiet park, a sudden loud sound from a passing truck terrified Toby. In extreme panic, he pulled hard, broke away from his leash (牵狗绳), and disappeared from my sight. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Overcome by anxiety, I started searching for him around the area. Holding him close to my chest, I gradually calmed down. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $