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2026—2027学年第一学期期中考试 高二英语 （试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 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0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。 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 man probably want to go? A. Birmingham. B. Liverpool. C. London. 2. What do the speakers decide to do next? A. Take cover from rain. B. Take a bus. C. Stay under the tree. 3. How long does the woman have to work every day? A. Seven hours. B. Six hours. C. Eight hours. 4. How does the man feel about the ski classes? A. Interested. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. 5. What is the unique feature of the First Bathing Beach in Qingdao? A. A crowd of seagulls. B. The black pine. C. The fresh air. 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 is the woman’s biggest trouble? A. She sleeps poorly. B. She coughs a lot. C. She has a fever. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Do a blood examination. B. Rest in bed for two days. C. Have some pills (药丸). 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. When does the conversation take place? A. In the evening. B. In the morning. C. In the afternoon. 9. What did the boy forget to do? A. Collect the clothes. B. Clean his sports shoes. C. Buy daily groceries. 10. Where is probably the speakers’ mother now? A. In the yard. B. At her workplace. C. In her room. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What are the speakers going to attend? A. A housewarming party. B. A birthday party. C. A sports meeting. 12. Which shirt may the man dislike? A. The blue one. B. The brown one. C. The one with spots. 13. Who is Tom? A. The speakers’ teammate. B. The speakers’ brother. C. The speakers’ son. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Neighbours. 15. Why does the woman get annoyed with the man? A. He performed terribly in class today. B. He messed up her car. C. He threw rubbish among trees. 16. What does the woman think of the man’s explanation? A. Confusing. B. Reasonable. C. Amusing. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. How did the speaker learn about Alain Ducasse? A. From an article. B. From her mother. C. From a restaurant. 18. How many Michelin Stars has Alain Ducasse earned? A. 36. B. 56. C. 21. 19. What did Alain Ducasse do in 2015? A. He settled in America. B. He supplied food to astronauts. C. He travelled into outer space. 20. Why does the speaker tell the story of Alain Ducasse? A. To talk about a fresh subject. B. To back up her viewpoint. C. To offer relevant background. 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 Spring Destinations for a Colorful Visit The weather warms, rain falls, and colorful flower blooms across the United States. From national parks where rare flowers grow to city centers lined with blooming trees, travelers are in store for colorful surprises. If you’re feeling the travel itch this spring but aren’t sure where to go, check out the ideas below. Washington, DC Washington DC is home to some of the best cherry blossom displays outside of Japan. You’ll also be able to enjoy public gardens as you wander through the city. In May, the city also hosts a Passport DC event that lets you learn about embassies, international food, and cultural performances. Macon, Georgia Macon, Georgia, has a reputation for cherry blossoms too. The city hosts the International Cherry Blossom Festival each year, which includes live concerts, a parade and more festivities. Macon is also a great spot for a small town adventure. Nearby, you’ve got hiking at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park. Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park isn’t a total wasteland. In fact, 2026 is the first superbloom in the park since 2016. The year’s abundant rainfall has led to ideal conditions for wildflowers in the park, making it one of the most unique and impactful times to visit the park. You’ll see scores of desert gold, desert five-spot, and other native species, which are rare desert flowers that not many people get to see in their lifetime. Pinnacles National Park The vast majority of wildflowers in Pinnacles bloom from March to May, giving you a short window to see California’s most popular flowers, including the California Poppy, the state’s official flower, along with unique native species like lupines and wild hyacinth. The Park is a fragile ecosystem, meaning it’s recommended that visitors stick to marked paths and avoid picking wildflowers. 1. What can visitors do in Washington, DC? A. Watch local carnivals. B. Explore public gardens freely. C. Create global food in person. D. Admire the earliest cherry blossom shows. 2. What can we learn about Death Valley National Park? A. It is highly suitable for native species. B. Wildflowers grow very well every year here. C. Desert flowers are easily accessible to people. D. Plenty of rain contributed to the growth of wildflowers. 3. What does the author suggest visitors do in Pinnacles National Park? A. Visit the park after May. B. Pick beautiful wild flowers. C. Follow officially arranged routes. D. Enjoy the state’s official flower. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了美国春季适合观赏多彩花卉的旅游目的地。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Washington, DC部分“You’ll also be able to enjoy public gardens as you wander through the city.(当你漫步在城市中时，你还可以欣赏公共花园)”可知，游客在华盛顿特区可以自由地探索公共花园。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Death Valley National Park部分“The year’s abundant rainfall has led to ideal conditions for wildflowers in the park, making it one of the most unique and impactful times to visit the park.(今年充足的降雨为公园里的野花创造了理想的条件，使它成为参观公园最独特和最有影响力的时间之一)”可知，充足的降雨促进了野花的生长。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Pinnacles National Park部分“The Park is a fragile ecosystem, meaning it’s recommended that visitors stick to marked paths and avoid picking wildflowers.(这个公园是一个脆弱的生态系统，这意味着建议游客坚持走有标记的小路，避免采摘野花)”可知，作者建议游客在尖峰国家公园沿着官方安排的路线走。 B Jessica Matthews is an inventor who uses technology to do social good. Born in the United States to Nigerian parents, Jessica grew up experiencing two different cultures. This unique background inspired her to think about global challenges in new ways. At just 19 years old, while studying mechanical engineering in college, Jessica and her classmates brainstormed a groundbreaking idea: a soccer ball that could produce electricity. The idea for this invention came during a family trip to the countryside of Nigeria, where she saw firsthand how families struggled without regular electricity. The Soccket Ball, a name combining “soccer” and “socket”, looks like any other soccer ball, but it has a special feature. As you play with it, the ball captures the energy from being kicked and rolled. After a game, this energy can power small devices like LED lights. For many families without regular electricity, this invention can make a big difference. Despite gaining strong support from global organizations and media attention, the product faced unexpected difficulties after its launch. Many users reported that the balls broke or stopped working within a few months, failing to live up to the promised three years of useful life. The problems led to criticism from users and negative headlines, putting pressure on Uncharted Play, the company Jessica founded. The team openly admitted that they hadn’t expected the equipment to be so damaged by rough play in the country and promised to revise the design with stronger materials and improved internal parts. Despite these setbacks, Jessica and her team at Uncharted Play continued to work on energy solutions. Their latest invention, a portable jump rope that generates electricity, builds on the Soccket’s success with a more durable, lightweight design. Designed for both children and adults, the jump rope can power small devices like phones or flashlights, expanding the reach of their mission. Jessica’s key goal remains unchanged: to provide clean renewable energy to people around the world, where electricity shortage limits education, health, and economic opportunities. Her journey proves that even simple, fun activities — like playing soccer or jumping rope — can be transformed into powerful tools to address pressing global affairs. 4. What inspired Jessica to invent the Soccket Ball? A. Her mechanical engineering studies.  B. The energy shortage problem she noticed. C. Her trip to America with her family.  D. Her unique cross-cultural background. 5. Why did the Soccket Ball disappoint users? A. It can only power small devices.  B. It was uncomfortable to play with. C. It performed with high costs.  D. It didn’t last as long as expected. 6. What does Jessica finally hope to achieve? A. To discover more possible tools for power generation. B. To improve people’s lives through sports and play. C. To achieve worldwide market success for her inventions. D. To solve global power shortage with playful solutions. 7. Which of the following words can best describe Jessica? A. Gifted and selfless.   B. Humorous and polite. C. Creative and responsible.  D. Outgoing and careful. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了发明家Jessica Matthews在大学期间受尼日利亚家庭旅行中目睹的电力短缺问题启发，发明了能发电的Soccket足球，虽然产品上市后因耐用性问题遭遇批评，但她和团队不断改进，推出了更耐用的跳绳发电产品，致力于用趣味活动解决全球电力短缺问题。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The idea for this invention came during a family trip to the countryside of Nigeria, where she saw firsthand how families struggled without regular electricity. (这个发明的灵感来自一次家庭前往尼日利亚乡村的旅行，在那里她亲眼目睹了家庭在没有常规电力的情况下如何艰难生活。)”可知，Jessica发明Soccket Ball的灵感来源于她在尼日利亚看到的电力短缺问题。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Many users reported that the balls broke or stopped working within a few months, failing to live up to the promised three years of useful life. (许多用户报告称，球在几个月内就破裂或停止工作，未能达到承诺的三年使用寿命。)”可知，Soccket Ball让用户失望的原因是它没有像预期那样持久耐用。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Jessica’s key goal remains unchanged: to provide clean renewable energy to people around the world, where electricity shortage limits education, health, and economic opportunities. Her journey proves that even simple, fun activities — like playing soccer or jumping rope — can be transformed into powerful tools to address pressing global affairs. (杰西卡的主要目标始终如一：为全球各地电力短缺制约了教育、健康和经济发展机遇的地区的人们提供清洁的可再生能源。她的经历证明，即使是简单有趣的活动——比如踢足球或跳绳——也能转化为应对紧迫的全球事务的强大工具。)”可知，Jessica最终希望通过趣味方式解决全球电力短缺问题。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“At just 19 years old, while studying mechanical engineering in college, Jessica and her classmates brainstormed a groundbreaking idea: a soccer ball that could produce electricity. (杰西卡才19岁，在大学就读机械工程专业期间，她和同学们头脑风暴，想出了一个突破性的创意：一款能够发电的足球。)”可知，她在19岁时就能将足球与发电结合的创新想法，体现了她的“creative (有创造力的)”；根据第三段“The team openly admitted that they hadn’t expected the equipment to be so damaged by rough play in the country and promised to revise the design with stronger materials and improved internal parts. (该团队公开承认，他们没想到设备在当地的粗暴使用下会损坏到如此程度，并承诺将采用更坚固的材料和改良的内部部件修改设计。)”可知，他们采用更坚固的材料和改良的内部部件修改设备的设计，体现了她的“responsible (有责任感的)”。 C Climate change is making it harder to run school meal programmes that feed nearly half a billion children around the world. Extreme weather and changing seasons hurt how crops grow, which inflates food prices and puts pressure on already tight budgets. Professor Jennifer Burney from Stanford University studies this problem. She explains that school meals do more than just feed children. They provide essential nutrition for kids, who are especially vulnerable (易受伤害的) to hunger. Good nutrition helps children stay healthy, do better in school, and have better lives as adults. In the US, for every dollar spent on school meals, society gets about two dollars back in health and economic benefits. However, climate change is threatening these benefits. Burney’s research found that because of lower crop yields (产量) caused by climate change, school meal programmes are serving at least one million fewer children than they could have. The average programme only has about 35 cents to spend per child per day. But Burney also sees opportunities. Governments buy huge amounts of food for these programmes. If they choose to buy nutritious and climate-friendly foods, they can encourage farmers to grow crops in a more sustainable way. Simple farming methods, like keeping moisture (水分) in the soil, can help crops survive extreme weather. Burney’s team estimates that if farmers used these methods, it would improve food production and allow programmes to feed 8 million more children with the same budget. 8. What does the underlined word “inflates” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. Keeps down. B. Fixes. C. Drives up. D. Adjusts. 9. What is a significant economic benefit of school meal programmes in the US? A. Bringing double returns in health and economy. B. Reducing farming costs by fifty percent globally. C. Removing the need for children to work. D. Saving thirty-five cents per child every day. 10. What is the direct result of lower crop yields on school meal programmes? A. Giving each child a budget of seventy cents. B. Cutting the number of operating countries by half. C. Stopping farmers from growing sustainable crops. D. Leaving at least one million children unserved. 11. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Proper farming methods are encouraged to help feed more kids. B. Governments have solved food shortages. C. School meal programmes will cut food budgets. D. Farmers need more money to carry out simple farming. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了气候变化对校园供餐项目带来的冲击以及可行的解决办法。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“Extreme weather and changing seasons hurt how crops grow, which inflates food prices and puts pressure on already tight budgets.(极端天气和季节变化影响了作物的生长，这inflates了食品价格，给本就紧张的预算带来了压力。)”可知，作物生长受影响会导致食品价格上涨，从而加剧预算压力，“inflates”意为“推高”，与“drives up”意思相近。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In the US, for every dollar spent on school meals, society gets about two dollars back in health and economic benefits. (在美国，每在学校餐食上花费一美元，社会就能获得大约两美元的健康和经济效益回报。)”可知，美国学校餐食计划的一个重要经济效益是在健康和经济方面带来双倍回报。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Burney’s research found that because of lower crop yields (产量) caused by climate change, school meal programmes are serving at least one million fewer children than they could have. (Burney的研究发现，由于气候变化导致的农作物减产，学校餐食计划服务的儿童人数比原本可能达到的数量至少少了100万。)”可知，作物减产的直接结果是导致至少100万儿童无法得到服务。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Simple farming methods, like keeping moisture (水分) in the soil, can help crops survive extreme weather. Burney’s team estimates that if farmers used these methods, it would improve food production and allow programmes to feed 8 million more children with the same budget.(简单的耕作方法，比如保持土壤湿度，可以帮助作物在极端天气中存活。Burney的团队估计，如果农民使用这些方法，将提高粮食产量，使学校餐食计划能够在同样的预算下多养活800万儿童。)”可推断出，应当推广合适的耕作方式，帮助养活更多孩子。 D Many wonder if working with AI boosts creativity. While some studies show mixed results, researchers from the University of Cambridge argue that simply adding AI does not automatically improve ideas. Instead, success depends on clear guidance for both humans and AI on how to collaborate (合作). Published in Information Systems Research, the study redefines “augmented learning” as a shared process where humans and AI adjust their roles together. Unlike traditional tools that just provide information, generative AI (GenAI) acts as an active collaborator. However, the research found that human-AI teams did not naturally become more creative over time. In fact, creativity often declined because teams stopped refining (改进) ideas and focused only on producing new ones. The team conducted three studies involving hundreds of participants. They identified three collaboration types: humans proposing ideas, asking AI for ideas, and jointly refining them. Only the third method— joint refinement— significantly boosted creativity. Yet, participants rarely did this without instruction. When researchers clearly told participants to focus on exchanging feedback and improving existing concepts, creativity levels rose clearly. Dr. Yeun Joon Kim, a co-author, noted, “We were surprised that things only got better when we purposely stepped in.” The study suggests that organizations must provide structure, such as templates (模板) and workflows (工作流程), to help employees treat AI as a true partner. For example, tasks should be divided into stages: AI produces choices, while humans evaluate and refine them. The authors warn that rushing to adopt GenAI without understanding how to collaborate effectively will not guarantee better results. Future research may explore specific training programs designed to teach these collaborative skills in various industries, ensuring that human-AI partnerships lead to stronger joint outcomes rather than just more content. 12. According to the study, why did creativity decline in human-AI teams? A. The teams ignored improving their ideas. B. The humans refused to trust the AI. C. The AI tools were not smart enough. D. The researchers gave too many rules. 13. What does Dr. Kim’s comment imply in paragraph 4? A. AI collaboration works best naturally without help. B. Active guidance is necessary for better results. C. Most employees are afraid of using new technology. D. AI should replace humans in creative tasks. 14. What will the article most likely discuss in the following paragraph? A. The history of AI development since 2022. B. Examples of companies that failed to adopt GenAI. C. Methods or programs to train people to work with AI. D. Differences between human and AI art. 15. What may be the best title for the text? A. Why AI Will Replace Human Workers B. Why Generative AI Brings Certain Risks C. Why More Ideas Lead to Higher Creativity D. How to Make Human-AI Teams Creative 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕剑桥大学的研究，探讨人工智能（AI）与人类协作对创造力的影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In fact, creativity often declined because teams stopped refining ideas and focused only on producing new ones.(事实上，创造力往往会下降，因为团队停止改进想法，只专注于产生新的想法。)”可知，人类-AI团队创造力下降的原因是团队忽视了对现有想法的改进。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段Dr. Yeun Joon Kim的评论“We were surprised that things only got better when we purposely stepped in.(我们很惊讶，只有当我们有目的地介入时，情况才会好转。)”可推断，有效的指导对于提升人类-AI协作效果至关重要。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Future research may explore specific training programs designed to teach these collaborative skills in various industries.(未来的研究可能会探索旨在在各个行业教授这些协作技能的具体培训项目。)”可知，文章接下来最可能讨论的是培训人们与AI协作的方法。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Many wonder if working with AI boosts creativity. While some studies show mixed results, researchers from the University of Cambridge argue that simply adding AI does not automatically improve ideas. Instead, success depends on clear guidance for both humans and AI on how to collaborate (合作).(许多人想知道，借助人工智能工作是否能提升创造力。虽然部分研究得出的结果褒贬不一，但剑桥大学的研究人员认为，单纯引入人工智能并不会自然而然地优化创意。相反，能否取得成效，取决于能否为人类和人工智能双方制定清晰的协作指引)”可知，全文围绕人机协作展开，重点分析了如何通过有效的协作方式提升创造力，核心是探讨让人工智能团队更具创造力的方法，选项D“如何让人类-AI团队富有创造力”符合主题，适合用作标题。 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。 Practical Methods to Improve Daily Communication Have you ever argued with your family or friends just because you failed to express yourself well? ____16____ It helps us clear up misunderstandings, build close relationships and settle disagreements peacefully. The following practical ways can help you improve your communication skills step by step. Before talking to others, take a minute to sort out your core ideas. It’s wise to pick two or three key points for your talk. When you get off track, these key points can bring you back easily. You can write down your main ideas on a notebook if necessary. ____17____ ____18____ Speaking is only half of communication. Listening carefully matters equally. When you listen attentively, you can know whether others fully understand your ideas. If they seem confused, you can ask questions to check their thoughts and adjust your words in time. Eye contact creates trust and shows your sincerity during talks. You’d better keep natural eye contact instead of staring all the time. ____19____ Some groups feel uncomfortable with long eye contact. Your gestures and faces send silent messages to listeners. Try to use relaxed facial expressions to show kindness and warmth. Stop negative expressions like tight lips or cold stares. ____20____ If you will communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds, learn related communication customs ahead of time. A. Communication requires both speaking and listening. B. Yet different cultures have different rules about eye contact. C. This simple action keeps your speech clear and focused. D. Poor expression always leads to unnecessary conflicts in daily life. E. Whether a gesture is proper mostly depends on cultural background. F. Some groups ignore body language while focusing only on their words. G. Good communication lets people exchange ideas without unnecessary fights. 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍良好日常沟通的重要性，详细介绍梳理表达思路、兼顾听说、眼神交流、得体肢体语言等提升沟通能力的实用方法。 【16题详解】 根据空前的“Have you ever argued with your family or friends just because you failed to express yourself well?(你是否曾经仅仅因为无法很好地表达自己，与家人或朋友发生争执？)”以及空后的“It helps us clear up misunderstandings, build close relationships and settle disagreements peacefully.(它帮助我们消除误解、建立亲密的人际关系、和平解决分歧。)” 可知，前文提出表达不佳容易引发矛盾的问题，后文代词 It 引出沟通带来的诸多好处，因此空处需要承接上文、引出下文，点明良好沟通的积极意义。G选项“Good communication lets people exchange ideas without unnecessary fights(良好的沟通能让人们交流想法，避免不必要的争执)”解释了有效沟通的价值，能够衔接前文沟通失误引发争吵的现象，同时契合后文沟通的各类益处，符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据空前的“Before talking to others, take a minute to sort out your core ideas. It’s wise to pick two or three key points for your talk. When you get off track, these key points can bring you back easily. You can write down your main ideas on a notebook if necessary. (在和他人交谈前，花一分钟梳理你的核心想法。为你的发言挑选两到三个要点是明智之举。当你偏离主题时，这些要点能轻松把你拉回正轨。如有需要，你可以把主要观点写在笔记本上。)”可知，前文详细介绍了谈话前梳理思路、提炼重点、记录观点的具体做法，空处需要总结这一系列行为带来的具体作用。C选项“This simple action keeps your speech clear and focused(这个简单的做法能让你的表达清晰、重点明确)”中的 This simple action指代上文梳理观点、提炼重点的行为，精准总结该做法的优势，承接上文做法，逻辑紧密，符合语境。 【18题详解】 分析语篇可知，此处为本段的主题句，统领整段内容。根据空后的“Speaking is only half of communication. Listening carefully matters equally.(表达仅仅是沟通的一半，认真倾听同样至关重要。)”可知，本段着重强调沟通不仅需要开口表达，也需要用心倾听，兼顾听说双方。A选项“Communication requires both speaking and listening (沟通既需要表达，也需要倾听)”完整概括本段核心主旨，总领下文关于倾听重要性的论述，适合作为段落中心句，符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据空前的“Eye contact creates trust and shows your sincerity during talks. You’d better keep natural eye contact instead of staring all the time.(眼神交流能够建立信任、展现真诚，交谈时应保持自然的眼神交流，不要一直盯着对方。)”以及空后的“Some groups feel uncomfortable with long eye contact.(一些群体对长时间的眼神交流会感到不适。)”可知，前文介绍通用的眼神交流礼仪，后文指出特殊情况，语义存在转折，空处需要解释该差异产生的原因。B选项“Yet different cultures have different rules about eye contact (但不同的文化对于眼神交流有着不同的准则)”通过转折词Yet形成逻辑转折，引出文化差异这一关键因素，解释了不同群体感受不同的原因，符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据空前的“Your gestures and faces send silent messages to listeners. Try to use relaxed facial expressions to show kindness and warmth. Stop negative expressions like tight lips or cold stares.(肢体和面部表情会传递无声信号，应使用放松的表情展现善意，杜绝消极神态。)”以及空后的“If you will communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds, learn related communication customs ahead of time.(如果与不同文化背景的人交流，需要提前了解相关沟通习俗。)”可知，本段围绕肢体语言展开，且强调文化对沟通礼仪的影响。E选项“Whether a gesture is proper mostly depends on cultural background (一个肢体动作是否得体，很大程度上取决于文化背景)”衔接上文肢体语言的运用，点明文化背景的决定性作用，自然引出后文跨文化沟通的注意事项，符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。 A wildfire burned many homes to the ground in Heber’s hometown. Seeing the ruins, Heber, a watercolor artist, thought about ways she could ____21____. Having moved frequently during her childhood, Heber attached great importance to the ____22____ of home. So when she learned that a local artist had ____23____ to draw people’s homes at no charge, Heber was ____24____ and decided to help people that way. Soon after she posted her offer on social media, numerous ____25____ poured in. One came from Tragos, who had ____26____ her childhood home in the fire. She managed to ____27____ with her parents, but everything in the home was gone. Wanting to give a ____28____ to her parents who were overwhelmed (压垮) by sadness, she immediately reached out to Heber, asking her to ____29____ their old home. Heber ____30____ it and completed the painting in three days. “Our homes are so much more than physical structures to store our belongings,” Heber stated. “It’s an incredible honor to create lasting ____31____ for the places that held so much life and memory.” Tragos said she would forever be ____32____ to Heber. “It means the ____33____ to us. We have nothing left now, and anything that reminds us of our home lifts our spirits.” Heber is delighted that her works bring ____34____ to others. “Hopefully what I do inspires others to use their ____35____ to help people,” she added. 21. A. escape B. voice C. survive D. contribute 22. A. meaning B. warmth C. location D. decoration 23. A. expected B. agreed C. volunteered D. struggled 24. A. hopeful B. inspired C. sympathetic D. curious 25. A. invitations B. comments C. requests D. donations 26. A. built B. visited C. protected D. lost 27. A. break up B. move out C. run away D. get along 28. A. gift B. promise C. choice D. shelter 29. A. repair B. paint C. design D. shoot 30. A. considered B. offered C. ignored D. accepted 31. A. connections B. memorials C. foundations D. buildings 32. A. grateful B. friendly C. helpful D. generous 33. A. home B. world C. life D. future 34. A. excitement B. confidence C. comfort D. honor 35. A. resources B. energy C. time D. talents 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了野火过后，水彩画家Heber无偿为受灾民众绘制家园画像，用自身才华慰藉失去家园的人们，传递温暖与希望。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：身为水彩画家的她望着满目疮痍，思索着自己能如何尽一份力去帮助他人。A. escape逃离、逃避；B. voice表达、心声；C. survive幸存、存活；D. contribute奉献、出力。根据上文“A wildfire burned many homes to the ground in Heber’s hometown.”可知，大火烧毁房屋。由此可推测，作为画家，Heber自然是想办法出力、帮忙奉献。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：Heber童年时常辗转搬家，因此格外珍视家的意义。A. meaning意义；B. warmth温暖；C. location位置；D. decoration装饰。根据上文“Having moved frequently during her childhood”可推测，童年频繁搬家，所以她格外看重家的意义。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：当得知当地一位艺术家自愿免费为受灾居民绘制家园画像时，她深受触动，也决定用同样的方式帮助大家。A. expected期待、预料；B. agreed同意；C. volunteered自愿；D. struggled挣扎、努力。根据空后“to draw people’s homes at no charge”可推测，当地艺术家自愿免费为人们画家园。考查短语：volunteer to do...，意为“自愿做某事”，符合句意。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当得知当地一位艺术家自愿免费为受灾居民绘制家园画像时，她深受触动，也决定用同样的方式帮助大家。A. hopeful充满希望的；B. inspired受鼓舞的；C. sympathetic同情的；D. curious好奇的。根据上文“So when she learned that a local artist had _____ to draw people’s homes at no charge”以及下文“decided to help people that way”可知，受到这件事鼓舞启发，她也决定用这种方式帮助别人。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：她在社交媒体上发布无偿作画的消息后，大量求助请求纷至沓来。A. invitations邀请；B. comments评论；C. requests请求；D. donations捐赠。根据上文“Soon after she posted her offer on social media”以及下文来自Tragos的请求可知，她在网上发布帮忙画画后，大量求助请求纷至沓来。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：其中一位求助者是Tragos，她在大火中失去了童年故居。A. built建造；B. visited拜访；C. protected保护；D. lost失去。根据空后“her childhood home in the fire”以及下文“She managed to ____ with her parents, but everything in the home was gone.”可推测，女孩在大火中失去了童年的家。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：她和父母侥幸逃生，可家中所有财物都化为灰烬。A. break up分手、破裂；B. move out搬出；C. run away逃跑、逃生；D. get along相处。根据下文“but everything in the home was gone”以及下文“Wanting to give a ____ to her parents who were overwhelmed (压垮) by sadness, she immediately reached out to Heber”可知，她和父母侥幸逃生，但家里一切都没了。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：为了给深陷悲痛的父母一份礼物，她立刻联系Heber，请她画出自己昔日的家。A. gift礼物；B. promise承诺；C. choice选择；D. shelter庇护所。根据上文内容可知，Tragos在大火中失去了家。由此可推测，她请Heber画出自己昔日的家是为了给父母一份礼物。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：为了给深陷悲痛的父母一份慰藉，她立刻联系Heber，请她画出自己昔日的家。A. repair修理；B. paint绘画；C. design设计；D. shoot拍摄。根据下文“Heber ____ it and completed the painting in three days.”可知，她是请身为水彩画师Heber画出自己昔日的家。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：Heber欣然应允，只用三天就完成了画作。A. considered考虑；B. offered主动提供；C. ignored忽视；D. accepted接受。根据空后“completed the painting in three days”可知，Heber答应了请求，三天完成画作。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：“家从来不止是存放物品的房屋，”Heber说道，“能为满载岁月与回忆的故土留下永恒纪念，是我莫大的荣幸。”A. connections联系；B. memorials纪念物；C. foundations基础；D. buildings建筑。根据下文“for the places that held so much life and memory.”可知，Heber认为这幅画能为满载岁月与回忆的故土留下永恒纪念。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：Tragos说，自己会永远感激Heber。A. grateful感激的；B. friendly友好的；C. helpful有帮助的；D. generous慷慨的。根据上文“Heber_____it and completed the painting in three days.”内容可知，Heber为Tragos画出失去的家。由此可知，Tragos自然对Heber充满感激。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：这幅画对我们来说无比珍贵。我们一无所有，任何与家园有关的念想，都能治愈我们的心情。A. home家；B. world全世界；C. life生命；D. future未来。根据下文“We have nothing left now, and anything that reminds us of our home lifts our spirits.”可推测，这幅画对Tragos一家来说非常重要。短语“It means the world to sb.”意为“对某人而言无比珍贵”，符合句意。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：Heber很开心自己的作品能慰藉、温暖他人。A. excitement兴奋；B. confidence信心；C. comfort慰藉；D. honor荣幸。根据上文“Wanting to give a ____ to her parents who were overwhelmed (压垮) by sadness, she immediately reached out to Heber”可知，Tragos请Heber画出自己的家园是为了给父母带来慰藉。因此，Heber很开心自己的作品能治愈他人。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：她说道：“希望我的举动能鼓舞大家，用自己的一技之长去温暖、帮助身边的人。”A. resources资源；B. energy精力；C. time时间；D. talents才华、天赋。根据上文“Heber, a watercolor artist, thought about ways she could ____.”可知，水彩画师Heber利用自己的绘画才能为别人画出失去的家园，这是用自己的才能去帮助别人。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 Greenland, the world’s largest island, lying between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, is located east of Canada ____36____ northeast of North America, spanning (横跨) from 77°N to 59°N latitude and 11°W to 74°W longitude. Over 80% of its surface ____37____ (cover) by the Greenland Ice Sheet, ____38____ is the second-largest ice mass on Earth. Rich in mineral resources, it has large amounts of rare earth elements, zinc, lead, gold and uranium, with offshore oil and gas reserves also ____39____ (find). These resources, however, remain largely unused, affected by the cold climate and strict ____40____ (environment) rules. ____41____ (strategic) important in the Arctic region, Greenland controls key shipping routes, including the Northwest Passage. Only when the Arctic ice melts (融化) can people use this passage to ____42____ (short) trade routes between Europe and Asia. Its nearness to North America and Europe also makes it very important for military watching and climate research, and it hosts important radar and weather stations. Historically, Norse explorers led by Erik the Red ____43____ (settle) here in the 10th century. Later, it came under Norwegian and then Danish rule, ____44____ (become) a Danish colony (殖民地) in 1814. It gained home rule in 1979 and more self-governance in 2009, though Denmark still takes charge ____45____ its defense, foreign affairs and currency. 【答案】36. and 37. is covered 38. which 39. found 40. environmental 41. Strategically 42. shorten 43. settled 44. becoming 45. of 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了格陵兰岛的地理位置、冰盖覆盖、矿产资源及其开发受限的原因、战略重要性以及从历史殖民到现代自治的政治演变。 【36题详解】 考查连词。句意：格陵兰岛是世界上最大的岛屿，位于北冰洋和大西洋之间，地处加拿大以东、北美东北部，纬度从北纬77度到北纬59度，经度从西经11度到西经74度。结合“is located”可知，此处指“位于加拿大以东、北美东北部”，应用并列连词and连接两个表示方位的短语。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：其表面超过80%被格陵兰冰盖覆盖，该冰盖是地球上第二大冰体。空处作句子的谓语，结合上一句可知，此处同样描述客观事实，时态应用一般现在时，cover“覆盖”和主语Over 80% of its surface之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语Over 80% of its surface中surface是单数，be动词应用is。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：其表面超过80%被格陵兰冰盖覆盖，该冰盖是地球上第二大冰体。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词the Greenland Ice Sheet作补充说明，先行词指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它矿产资源丰富，拥有大量的稀土元素、锌、铅、金和铀，近海石油和天然气储量也已被发现。此处用了with的复合结构，空处作宾语补足语，find“发现”和offshore oil and gas reserves逻辑上是被动关系，所以用过去分词found。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，这些资源在很大程度上仍未开发，受到寒冷气候和严格的环境法规的影响。空处作定语修饰rules，应用形容词environmental，意为“环境的”。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：格陵兰岛在北极地区具有战略重要性，控制着包括西北航道在内的关键航运路线。空处修饰形容词important，应用副词strategically，意为“战略上”。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：只有当北极冰融化时，人们才能利用这条航道来缩短欧洲和亚洲之间的贸易路线。空处和to构成不定式，作目的状语，应用short的动词形式shorten“缩短”。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：历史上，由红发埃里克率领的北欧探险家在10世纪在此定居。空处作句子的谓语，根据“in the 10th century”可知，此处在叙述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时，所以用过去式settled。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：后来，它先后受挪威和丹麦统治，并于1814年成为丹麦的殖民地。句子主干成分完整，空处为非谓语，become“成为”和it逻辑上是主动关系，所以用现在分词形式becoming，作状语。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：它于1979年获得自治权，并于2009年获得更多自治权，不过丹麦仍负责其国防、外交和货币。take charge of是固定短语，意为“负责”。 第三节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 46. The town was f________ (建立) by English settlers in 1790. (根据中英文提示拼写单词) 【答案】 founded##ounded 【解析】 【详解】句意：该镇由英国移民于1790年建立。根据中英文提示可知是动词found，主语“The town”与动词“found（建立）”之间为被动关系，且发生在过去，故应使用一般过去时的被动语态（was + 过去分词），found变为过去分词founded。 47. His greatest ________ (创新) was the use of interchangeable parts.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 innovation 【解析】 【详解】句意：他最伟大的创新是使用了可互换零件。“创新”使用名词形式innovation，作主语。 48. The warning lights were clearly ________ (可见的).(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】 visible 【解析】 【详解】句意：警示灯清晰可见。“可见的”使用形容词visible，用于系动词were之后，作表语。 49. She was __________________(勉强才能) able to stand. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】barely 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：她勉强才能站立。空格处修饰形容词able，作状语，应用副词形式，结合汉语提示“勉强才能”是barely。故填barely。 50. We must t_________(处理, 对付) the problem with love and understanding. (根据中英文提示填空) 【答案】tackle##ackle 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：我们必须用爱和理解来解决这个问题。表示“处理，对付”且首字母为t的单词为tackle，must后用动词原形。故填tackle。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 51. 假定你是李华，请你写封信邀请你校的留学生Mark一起观看有关袁隆平的纪录片Working the Land。内容包括： 1. 放映的时间和地点； 2. 简要介绍袁隆平及其成就。 参考词汇：纪录片documentary；杂交水稻之父 Father of Hybrid Rice。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mark, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Mark, How’s everything going? I’m writing to invite you to watch a documentary about Yuan Longping. Here are some details. Yuan Longping is known as the Father of Hybrid Rice. Devoted to boosting yields in the fields, Yuan helped feed not only China but also many other countries. The documentary called Working the Land will be shown at the school’s auditorium on Friday evening at 7 o’clock, which is mainly about Yuan’s invaluable contribution and dedication to agriculture. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华身份写信，邀请留学生Mark观看袁隆平纪录片，写明放映信息并介绍袁隆平成就。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 致力于：devoted to → dedicated to/committed to 主要地：mainly → primarily 帮助：help → assist 极其珍贵的：invaluable → priceless 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Yuan Longping is known as the Father of Hybrid Rice. Devoted to boosting yields in the fields, Yuan helped feed not only China but also many other countries. 拓展句：Yuan Longping, known as the Father of Hybrid Rice and devoted to boosting yields in the fields, helped feed not only China but also many other countries. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Devoted to boosting yields in the fields, Yuan helped feed not only China but also many other countries. (运用了过去分词短语作状语和not only...but also连接并列宾语) 【高分句型2】The documentary called Working the Land will be shown at the school’s auditorium on Friday evening at 7 o’clock, which is mainly about Yuan’s invaluable contribution and dedication to agriculture. (运用了过去分词短语作后置定语和which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 52. 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。 My son Ben, seven years old, is a first grader at Campton Elementary in New Hampshire. He is deaf and has additional special needs. From the day he stepped onto campus, my heart has been tangled with worry. Until recently, his school days were filled with loneliness. His assistant, Cheryl, told me sympathetically, “He couldn’t connect with anyone — no real interaction with peers or teachers. He was always alone.” I often tossed and turned at night, imagining my little boy sitting in the classroom, and watching others laugh while trapped in a silent world. New Hampshire has no dedicated school for the deaf, and Ben is the only deaf child in his district. Except for Cheryl, almost no one could communicate with him. Just as I was losing hope and considering transferring him to another school, something remarkable happened. A few classmates, including Reid Spring, began learning simple sign language to talk to Ben. Reid noticed Ben tracing shapes in the air one day and asked Cheryl about it. Moved, Reid searched online for sign language that night. The next morning, he awkwardly signed “friend” to Ben. Ben’s eyes widened, and for the first time in months, he gave a tiny, trembling smile. Reid grinned back, thinking Ben was his friend. Word spread. Another child learned “play”, then “help”, then “thank you”. Soon more classmates were learning sign language. At a parent-teacher meeting, I froze when I walked into the classroom: some classmates were signing a song to Ben, their hands moving gently. Ben signed back, laughing brightly, and grabbed Reid’s hand. “They didn’t just pity my son,” I whispered. “They learned his language. For him.” Behind us, Cheryl smiled, “This is only the beginning.” 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。 Inspired, Ben took courage to express himself actively. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over time, big changes occurred through the whole class’s efforts. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Inspired, Ben took courage to express himself actively. He began raising his hand in class, using sign language to answer questions, with Cheryl interpreting for the teacher. During recess, he no longer sat alone on the bench; instead, he approached his classmates, signing “play” with an eager grin. One afternoon, he even signed a simple joke to Reid, who burst out laughing and hugged him tightly. My heart swelled when Cheryl sent me a video of Ben teaching the class how to sign their names. For the first time, my son was not merely surviving school — he was thriving, his confidence blooming like a flower long denied sunlight. Over time, big changes occurred through the whole class’s efforts. The teacher integrated sign language into daily lessons, and the students created a “Sign of the Week” challenge, competing to learn new words. The school organized an assembly where Ben and his classmates performed a signed song, moving many parents to tears. Reid and two other children began attending weekend sign language classes with Ben, forging bonds beyond the classroom walls. What started as one boy's quiet gesture had transformed into a wave of inclusion, proving that empathy, when translated into action, could bridge any silence. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了七岁的失聪男孩Ben在学校长期孤独、无法与人交流，直到同学Reid主动学习手语与他沟通，其他孩子纷纷效仿，最终让Ben融入集体的温暖故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句“受到鼓舞的Ben鼓起勇气，积极地表达了自己的想法。”可知，本段应描写Ben受到鼓舞后发生的具体变化——从被动孤独到主动交流的具体表现（课堂参与、课间互动、甚至教同学手语等），体现其自信心的重建。 ②由第二段首句“随着时间的推移，通过全班同学的共同努力，发生了巨大的变化。”可知，本段应描写班级层面的整体变化——从个别同学学习手语扩展到全班、全校的包容氛围，体现集体努力带来的深远影响。 2. 续写线索：受到鼓舞——主动课堂参与——课间积极互动——教同学手语——教师融入手语教学——“每周手语”挑战——全校汇演——周末共同学习——形成包容文化 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： ①主动做某事：take courage to/venture to/pluck up courage to ②融入：integrate into/fit in/blend in ③发起：organize/launch/initiate 情绪类： ①渴望：eage /longing/keen ②感动：move/touch / strike a chord 【点睛】【高分句型1】For the first time, my son was not merely surviving school — he was thriving, his confidence blooming like a flower long denied sunlight.(运用了独立主格结构，作伴随状语） 【高分句型2】What started as one boy’s quiet gesture had transformed into a wave of inclusion, proving that empathy, when translated into action, could bridge any silence.(运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的宾语从句，以及when translated into action省略结构) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026—2027学年第一学期期中考试 高二英语 （试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 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0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。 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 man probably want to go? A. Birmingham. B. Liverpool. C. London. 2. What do the speakers decide to do next? A. Take cover from rain. B. Take a bus. C. Stay under the tree. 3. How long does the woman have to work every day? A. Seven hours. B. Six hours. C. Eight hours. 4. How does the man feel about the ski classes? A. Interested. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. 5. What is the unique feature of the First Bathing Beach in Qingdao? A. A crowd of seagulls. B. The black pine. C. The fresh air. 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 is the woman’s biggest trouble? A. She sleeps poorly. B. She coughs a lot. C. She has a fever. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Do a blood examination. B. Rest in bed for two days. C. Have some pills (药丸). 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. When does the conversation take place? A. In the evening. B. In the morning. C. In the afternoon. 9. What did the boy forget to do? A. Collect the clothes. B. Clean his sports shoes. C. Buy daily groceries. 10. Where is probably the speakers’ mother now? A. In the yard. B. At her workplace. C. In her room. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What are the speakers going to attend? A. A housewarming party. B. A birthday party. C. A sports meeting. 12. Which shirt may the man dislike? A. The blue one. B. The brown one. C. The one with spots. 13. Who is Tom? A. The speakers’ teammate. B. The speakers’ brother. C. The speakers’ son. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Neighbours. 15. Why does the woman get annoyed with the man? A. He performed terribly in class today. B. He messed up her car. C. He threw rubbish among trees. 16. What does the woman think of the man’s explanation? A. Confusing. B. Reasonable. C. Amusing. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. How did the speaker learn about Alain Ducasse? A. From an article. B. From her mother. C. From a restaurant. 18. How many Michelin Stars has Alain Ducasse earned? A. 36. B. 56. C. 21. 19. What did Alain Ducasse do in 2015? A. He settled in America. B. He supplied food to astronauts. C. He travelled into outer space. 20. Why does the speaker tell the story of Alain Ducasse? A. To talk about a fresh subject. B. To back up her viewpoint. C. To offer relevant background. 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 Spring Destinations for a Colorful Visit The weather warms, rain falls, and colorful flower blooms across the United States. From national parks where rare flowers grow to city centers lined with blooming trees, travelers are in store for colorful surprises. If you’re feeling the travel itch this spring but aren’t sure where to go, check out the ideas below. Washington, DC Washington DC is home to some of the best cherry blossom displays outside of Japan. You’ll also be able to enjoy public gardens as you wander through the city. In May, the city also hosts a Passport DC event that lets you learn about embassies, international food, and cultural performances. Macon, Georgia Macon, Georgia, has a reputation for cherry blossoms too. The city hosts the International Cherry Blossom Festival each year, which includes live concerts, a parade and more festivities. Macon is also a great spot for a small town adventure. Nearby, you’ve got hiking at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park. Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park isn’t a total wasteland. In fact, 2026 is the first superbloom in the park since 2016. The year’s abundant rainfall has led to ideal conditions for wildflowers in the park, making it one of the most unique and impactful times to visit the park. You’ll see scores of desert gold, desert five-spot, and other native species, which are rare desert flowers that not many people get to see in their lifetime. Pinnacles National Park The vast majority of wildflowers in Pinnacles bloom from March to May, giving you a short window to see California’s most popular flowers, including the California Poppy, the state’s official flower, along with unique native species like lupines and wild hyacinth. The Park is a fragile ecosystem, meaning it’s recommended that visitors stick to marked paths and avoid picking wildflowers. 1. What can visitors do in Washington, DC? A. Watch local carnivals. B. Explore public gardens freely. C. Create global food in person. D. Admire the earliest cherry blossom shows. 2. What can we learn about Death Valley National Park? A. It is highly suitable for native species. B. Wildflowers grow very well every year here. C. Desert flowers are easily accessible to people. D. Plenty of rain contributed to the growth of wildflowers. 3. What does the author suggest visitors do in Pinnacles National Park? A. Visit the park after May. B. Pick beautiful wild flowers. C. Follow officially arranged routes. D. Enjoy the state’s official flower. B Jessica Matthews is an inventor who uses technology to do social good. Born in the United States to Nigerian parents, Jessica grew up experiencing two different cultures. This unique background inspired her to think about global challenges in new ways. At just 19 years old, while studying mechanical engineering in college, Jessica and her classmates brainstormed a groundbreaking idea: a soccer ball that could produce electricity. The idea for this invention came during a family trip to the countryside of Nigeria, where she saw firsthand how families struggled without regular electricity. The Soccket Ball, a name combining “soccer” and “socket”, looks like any other soccer ball, but it has a special feature. As you play with it, the ball captures the energy from being kicked and rolled. After a game, this energy can power small devices like LED lights. For many families without regular electricity, this invention can make a big difference. Despite gaining strong support from global organizations and media attention, the product faced unexpected difficulties after its launch. Many users reported that the balls broke or stopped working within a few months, failing to live up to the promised three years of useful life. The problems led to criticism from users and negative headlines, putting pressure on Uncharted Play, the company Jessica founded. The team openly admitted that they hadn’t expected the equipment to be so damaged by rough play in the country and promised to revise the design with stronger materials and improved internal parts. Despite these setbacks, Jessica and her team at Uncharted Play continued to work on energy solutions. Their latest invention, a portable jump rope that generates electricity, builds on the Soccket’s success with a more durable, lightweight design. Designed for both children and adults, the jump rope can power small devices like phones or flashlights, expanding the reach of their mission. Jessica’s key goal remains unchanged: to provide clean renewable energy to people around the world, where electricity shortage limits education, health, and economic opportunities. Her journey proves that even simple, fun activities — like playing soccer or jumping rope — can be transformed into powerful tools to address pressing global affairs. 4. What inspired Jessica to invent the Soccket Ball? A. Her mechanical engineering studies.  B. The energy shortage problem she noticed. C. Her trip to America with her family.  D. Her unique cross-cultural background. 5. Why did the Soccket Ball disappoint users? A. It can only power small devices.  B. It was uncomfortable to play with. C. It performed with high costs.  D. It didn’t last as long as expected. 6. What does Jessica finally hope to achieve? A. To discover more possible tools for power generation. B. To improve people’s lives through sports and play. C. To achieve worldwide market success for her inventions. D. To solve global power shortage with playful solutions. 7. Which of the following words can best describe Jessica? A. Gifted and selfless.   B. Humorous and polite. C. Creative and responsible.  D. Outgoing and careful. C Climate change is making it harder to run school meal programmes that feed nearly half a billion children around the world. Extreme weather and changing seasons hurt how crops grow, which inflates food prices and puts pressure on already tight budgets. Professor Jennifer Burney from Stanford University studies this problem. She explains that school meals do more than just feed children. They provide essential nutrition for kids, who are especially vulnerable (易受伤害的) to hunger. Good nutrition helps children stay healthy, do better in school, and have better lives as adults. In the US, for every dollar spent on school meals, society gets about two dollars back in health and economic benefits. However, climate change is threatening these benefits. Burney’s research found that because of lower crop yields (产量) caused by climate change, school meal programmes are serving at least one million fewer children than they could have. The average programme only has about 35 cents to spend per child per day. But Burney also sees opportunities. Governments buy huge amounts of food for these programmes. If they choose to buy nutritious and climate-friendly foods, they can encourage farmers to grow crops in a more sustainable way. Simple farming methods, like keeping moisture (水分) in the soil, can help crops survive extreme weather. Burney’s team estimates that if farmers used these methods, it would improve food production and allow programmes to feed 8 million more children with the same budget. 8. What does the underlined word “inflates” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. Keeps down. B. Fixes. C. Drives up. D. Adjusts. 9. What is a significant economic benefit of school meal programmes in the US? A. Bringing double returns in health and economy. B. Reducing farming costs by fifty percent globally. C. Removing the need for children to work. D. Saving thirty-five cents per child every day. 10. What is the direct result of lower crop yields on school meal programmes? A. Giving each child a budget of seventy cents. B. Cutting the number of operating countries by half. C. Stopping farmers from growing sustainable crops. D. Leaving at least one million children unserved. 11. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Proper farming methods are encouraged to help feed more kids. B. Governments have solved food shortages. C. School meal programmes will cut food budgets. D. Farmers need more money to carry out simple farming. D Many wonder if working with AI boosts creativity. While some studies show mixed results, researchers from the University of Cambridge argue that simply adding AI does not automatically improve ideas. Instead, success depends on clear guidance for both humans and AI on how to collaborate (合作). Published in Information Systems Research, the study redefines “augmented learning” as a shared process where humans and AI adjust their roles together. Unlike traditional tools that just provide information, generative AI (GenAI) acts as an active collaborator. However, the research found that human-AI teams did not naturally become more creative over time. In fact, creativity often declined because teams stopped refining (改进) ideas and focused only on producing new ones. The team conducted three studies involving hundreds of participants. They identified three collaboration types: humans proposing ideas, asking AI for ideas, and jointly refining them. Only the third method— joint refinement— significantly boosted creativity. Yet, participants rarely did this without instruction. When researchers clearly told participants to focus on exchanging feedback and improving existing concepts, creativity levels rose clearly. Dr. Yeun Joon Kim, a co-author, noted, “We were surprised that things only got better when we purposely stepped in.” The study suggests that organizations must provide structure, such as templates (模板) and workflows (工作流程), to help employees treat AI as a true partner. For example, tasks should be divided into stages: AI produces choices, while humans evaluate and refine them. The authors warn that rushing to adopt GenAI without understanding how to collaborate effectively will not guarantee better results. Future research may explore specific training programs designed to teach these collaborative skills in various industries, ensuring that human-AI partnerships lead to stronger joint outcomes rather than just more content. 12. According to the study, why did creativity decline in human-AI teams? A. The teams ignored improving their ideas. B. The humans refused to trust the AI. C. The AI tools were not smart enough. D. The researchers gave too many rules. 13. What does Dr. Kim’s comment imply in paragraph 4? A. AI collaboration works best naturally without help. B. Active guidance is necessary for better results. C. Most employees are afraid of using new technology. D. AI should replace humans in creative tasks. 14. What will the article most likely discuss in the following paragraph? A. The history of AI development since 2022. B. Examples of companies that failed to adopt GenAI. C. Methods or programs to train people to work with AI. D. Differences between human and AI art. 15. What may be the best title for the text? A. Why AI Will Replace Human Workers B. Why Generative AI Brings Certain Risks C. Why More Ideas Lead to Higher Creativity D. How to Make Human-AI Teams Creative 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。 Practical Methods to Improve Daily Communication Have you ever argued with your family or friends just because you failed to express yourself well? ____16____ It helps us clear up misunderstandings, build close relationships and settle disagreements peacefully. The following practical ways can help you improve your communication skills step by step. Before talking to others, take a minute to sort out your core ideas. It’s wise to pick two or three key points for your talk. When you get off track, these key points can bring you back easily. You can write down your main ideas on a notebook if necessary. ____17____ ____18____ Speaking is only half of communication. Listening carefully matters equally. When you listen attentively, you can know whether others fully understand your ideas. If they seem confused, you can ask questions to check their thoughts and adjust your words in time. Eye contact creates trust and shows your sincerity during talks. You’d better keep natural eye contact instead of staring all the time. ____19____ Some groups feel uncomfortable with long eye contact. Your gestures and faces send silent messages to listeners. Try to use relaxed facial expressions to show kindness and warmth. Stop negative expressions like tight lips or cold stares. ____20____ If you will communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds, learn related communication customs ahead of time. A. Communication requires both speaking and listening. B. Yet different cultures have different rules about eye contact. C. This simple action keeps your speech clear and focused. D. Poor expression always leads to unnecessary conflicts in daily life. E. Whether a gesture is proper mostly depends on cultural background. F. Some groups ignore body language while focusing only on their words. G. Good communication lets people exchange ideas without unnecessary fights. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。 A wildfire burned many homes to the ground in Heber’s hometown. Seeing the ruins, Heber, a watercolor artist, thought about ways she could ____21____. Having moved frequently during her childhood, Heber attached great importance to the ____22____ of home. So when she learned that a local artist had ____23____ to draw people’s homes at no charge, Heber was ____24____ and decided to help people that way. Soon after she posted her offer on social media, numerous ____25____ poured in. One came from Tragos, who had ____26____ her childhood home in the fire. She managed to ____27____ with her parents, but everything in the home was gone. Wanting to give a ____28____ to her parents who were overwhelmed (压垮) by sadness, she immediately reached out to Heber, asking her to ____29____ their old home. Heber ____30____ it and completed the painting in three days. “Our homes are so much more than physical structures to store our belongings,” Heber stated. “It’s an incredible honor to create lasting ____31____ for the places that held so much life and memory.” Tragos said she would forever be ____32____ to Heber. “It means the ____33____ to us. We have nothing left now, and anything that reminds us of our home lifts our spirits.” Heber is delighted that her works bring ____34____ to others. “Hopefully what I do inspires others to use their ____35____ to help people,” she added. 21. A. escape B. voice C. survive D. contribute 22. A. meaning B. warmth C. location D. decoration 23. A. expected B. agreed C. volunteered D. struggled 24. A. hopeful B. inspired C. sympathetic D. curious 25. A. invitations B. comments C. requests D. donations 26. A. built B. visited C. protected D. lost 27. A. break up B. move out C. run away D. get along 28. A. gift B. promise C. choice D. shelter 29. A. repair B. paint C. design D. shoot 30. A. considered B. offered C. ignored D. accepted 31. A. connections B. memorials C. foundations D. buildings 32. A. grateful B. friendly C. helpful D. generous 33. A. home B. world C. life D. future 34. A. excitement B. confidence C. comfort D. honor 35. A. resources B. energy C. time D. talents 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 Greenland, the world’s largest island, lying between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, is located east of Canada ____36____ northeast of North America, spanning (横跨) from 77°N to 59°N latitude and 11°W to 74°W longitude. Over 80% of its surface ____37____ (cover) by the Greenland Ice Sheet, ____38____ is the second-largest ice mass on Earth. Rich in mineral resources, it has large amounts of rare earth elements, zinc, lead, gold and uranium, with offshore oil and gas reserves also ____39____ (find). These resources, however, remain largely unused, affected by the cold climate and strict ____40____ (environment) rules. ____41____ (strategic) important in the Arctic region, Greenland controls key shipping routes, including the Northwest Passage. Only when the Arctic ice melts (融化) can people use this passage to ____42____ (short) trade routes between Europe and Asia. Its nearness to North America and Europe also makes it very important for military watching and climate research, and it hosts important radar and weather stations. Historically, Norse explorers led by Erik the Red ____43____ (settle) here in the 10th century. Later, it came under Norwegian and then Danish rule, ____44____ (become) a Danish colony (殖民地) in 1814. It gained home rule in 1979 and more self-governance in 2009, though Denmark still takes charge ____45____ its defense, foreign affairs and currency. 第三节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 46. The town was f________ (建立) by English settlers in 1790. (根据中英文提示拼写单词) 47. His greatest ________ (创新) was the use of interchangeable parts.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. The warning lights were clearly ________ (可见的).(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. She was __________________(勉强才能) able to stand. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. We must t_________(处理, 对付) the problem with love and understanding. (根据中英文提示填空) 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 51. 假定你是李华，请你写封信邀请你校的留学生Mark一起观看有关袁隆平的纪录片Working the Land。内容包括： 1. 放映的时间和地点； 2. 简要介绍袁隆平及其成就。 参考词汇：纪录片documentary；杂交水稻之父 Father of Hybrid Rice。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mark, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 52. 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。 My son Ben, seven years old, is a first grader at Campton Elementary in New Hampshire. He is deaf and has additional special needs. From the day he stepped onto campus, my heart has been tangled with worry. Until recently, his school days were filled with loneliness. His assistant, Cheryl, told me sympathetically, “He couldn’t connect with anyone — no real interaction with peers or teachers. He was always alone.” I often tossed and turned at night, imagining my little boy sitting in the classroom, and watching others laugh while trapped in a silent world. New Hampshire has no dedicated school for the deaf, and Ben is the only deaf child in his district. Except for Cheryl, almost no one could communicate with him. Just as I was losing hope and considering transferring him to another school, something remarkable happened. A few classmates, including Reid Spring, began learning simple sign language to talk to Ben. Reid noticed Ben tracing shapes in the air one day and asked Cheryl about it. Moved, Reid searched online for sign language that night. The next morning, he awkwardly signed “friend” to Ben. Ben’s eyes widened, and for the first time in months, he gave a tiny, trembling smile. Reid grinned back, thinking Ben was his friend. Word spread. Another child learned “play”, then “help”, then “thank you”. Soon more classmates were learning sign language. At a parent-teacher meeting, I froze when I walked into the classroom: some classmates were signing a song to Ben, their hands moving gently. Ben signed back, laughing brightly, and grabbed Reid’s hand. “They didn’t just pity my son,” I whispered. “They learned his language. For him.” Behind us, Cheryl smiled, “This is only the beginning.” 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。 Inspired, Ben took courage to express himself actively. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over time, big changes occurred through the whole class’s efforts. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $