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西北大学附属中学期中测试2026-2027学年上学期高二英语 第Ⅰ卷（选择题95分） 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 total charge for breakfast and lunch now? A. $ 2. B. $ 8. C. $ 11. 2. What is the girl doing? A. Taking a class. B. Asking for leave. C. Buying medicine. 3. What's the speakers' attitude towards cultural appropriation? A. Always harmful. B. A form of flattery. C. Depends on context & power. 4. What will the woman probably do? A. Stop buying fast fashion entirely. B. Donate her old clothes instead of throwing them away. C. Research ethical clothing brands. 5. How does the woman respond to the request? A. She flatly refuses. B. She agrees but with reluctance. C. She offers a conditional agreement. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. How is the woman feeling right now? A. Tired. B. Starving. C. Sleepy. 7. What kind of person is the man? A. Strong. B. Hard-working. C. Mean. 8. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman doesn't like traveling by air. B. The man doesn't take enough money with him. C. The woman finds that the candy has run out. 9. Why do the speakers go to Toronto? A. Go for a vacation. B. Visit some relatives. C. Go on business. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does Becky like about living with her parents? A. They cook meals for her. B. They pay all her expenses. C. They have a big house. 11. What does Ethan suggest Becky do regarding her mother? A. Provide company. B. Have patience. C. Express gratitude. 12. Why is Ethan concerned about his parents living on their own? A. They may feel lonely. B. They may fail to get along. C. They may have an emergency. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13. Where is the speaker living? A. In Spain. B. In London. C. In Italy. 14. What does the speaker say about the wine at a restaurant? A. It's expensive. B. It's common. C. It's tasteless. 15. What can be found in Soho according to the passage? A. Local bars. B. Language schools. C. Various restaurants. 16. What can we know about the speaker's British friend? A. He often travels with the speaker by train. B. He can talk much about mountain climbing. C. He has difficulty learning a foreign language. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Junior students. B. Senior students. C. College graduates. 18. When were there fewer diseases according to the speaker? A. Twenty years ago. B. Ten years ago. C. Five years ago. 19. What is the purpose of setting up language-learning companies? A. To help people earn more money. B. To bring happiness to people. C. To introduce different cultures. 20. What is the speaker's dream for the listeners? A. They will become famous. B. They can start their own companies. C. They will help people live better. 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from voice assistants to self-driving cars. While AI offers many benefits, it also raises important questions about social responsibility and ethical use. On one hand, AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. For example, AI-powered medical tools can help doctors diagnose diseases more accurately and quickly, potentially saving millions of lives. AI can also be used to analyze large amounts of data to predict natural disasters and climate change, allowing governments to take proactive measures to protect people and the environment. On the other hand, there are concerns about the negative impacts of AI. One concern is bias: AI systems can inherit the biases of their creators, leading to discrimination in areas like hiring, lending, and criminal justice. Another concern is job displacement: as AI becomes more advanced, it may replace human workers in many industries, leading to unemployment and economic inequality. To ensure that AI is used for good, it is essential to establish clear ethical guidelines and regulations. Companies developing AI should be transparent about how their systems work and what data they collect. Governments should create laws to protect people’s privacy and prevent discrimination by AI systems. In addition, it is important to promote digital literacy and education. People need to understand how AI works and how to use it responsibly. By empowering individuals with knowledge and skills, we can ensure that everyone benefits from the opportunities offered by AI. Ultimately, the impact of AI on society will depend on how we choose to use it. If we prioritize ethics and social responsibility, AI can be a powerful force for good, helping to create a more equitable and sustainable world. 1. What is the author’s attitude towards AI? A. Completely positive. B. Completely negative. C. Neutral and cautious. D. Unclear. 2. What is one positive use of AI mentioned in the passage? A. Replacing all human workers. B. Diagnosing diseases more accurately. C. Collecting personal data without permission. D. Creating biased hiring systems. 3. What is a major concern about AI? A. It is too expensive to develop. B. It can lead to discrimination and job loss. C. It is not useful in solving real-world problems. D. It is too complex for ordinary people to understand. 4. What does the author suggest to ensure responsible use of AI? A. Ban all AI development. B. Establish ethical guidelines and regulations. C. Let companies regulate themselves. D. Ignore the potential risks of AI. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 【解析】 【导语】文章讨论人工智能在带来医疗、防灾等益处的同时，也存在偏见歧视、取代工作等风险，呼吁通过伦理规范和数字教育实现负责任地使用AI。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“While AI offers many benefits, it also raises important questions about social responsibility and ethical use.(尽管人工智能带来了许多好处，它也引发了关于社会责任和伦理使用的重要问题)”可知，作者既承认AI的好处，又指出其引发的问题；第二段“On one hand, AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.(一方面，人工智能有潜力解决世界上一些最大的问题)”列举AI的积极作用；第三段“On the other hand, there are concerns about the negative impacts of AI.(另一方面，人们对人工智能的负面影响存在担忧)”列举AI的负面影响；最后一段“If we prioritize ethics and social responsibility, AI can be a powerful force for good, helping to create a more equitable and sustainable world.(如果我们将伦理和社会责任放在优先位置，人工智能可以成为一股向善的强大力量，帮助创造一个更加公平和可持续的世界)”表明作者主张在伦理框架下使用AI。由此可知，作者既不完全肯定也不完全否定AI，而是持中立谨慎的态度。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“For example, AI-powered medical tools can help doctors diagnose diseases more accurately and quickly, potentially saving millions of lives.(例如，人工智能驱动的医疗工具可以帮助医生更准确、更快速地诊断疾病，有可能拯救数百万人的生命)”可知，文章明确提到AI的一项积极用途是帮助医生更准确地诊断疾病。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One concern is bias: AI systems can inherit the biases of their creators, leading to discrimination in areas like hiring, lending, and criminal justice. Another concern is job displacement: as AI becomes more advanced, it may replace human workers in many industries, leading to unemployment and economic inequality.(一个担忧是偏见：人工智能系统可能继承其创造者的偏见，在招聘、借贷和刑事司法等领域导致歧视。另一个担忧是工作岗位被取代：随着人工智能变得更加先进，它可能在许多行业取代人类工人，导致失业和经济不平等)”可知，文章提到两大担忧：一是偏见导致歧视，二是AI取代工人导致失业。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“To ensure that AI is used for good, it is essential to establish clear ethical guidelines and regulations.(为确保人工智能被用于向善，制定清晰的伦理准则和法规至关重要)”以及“Governments should create laws to protect people’s privacy and prevent discrimination by AI systems.(政府应当制定法律来保护人们的隐私，防止人工智能系统造成歧视)”可知，作者建议制定伦理准则和法规来确保AI负责任地使用。 B Language is not merely a communication tool but something that shapes our thinking. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis holds that language structures influence our world view. If so, AI writing tools do more than assist writing — they affect our cognitive processes. Research on AI language standardization shows a paradox. AI can help people learn languages, enlarge vocabulary and preserve endangered languages with cheap translation tools. However, mainstream AI systems often produce polished, plain global English, diluting the diversity of dialects and various expressions. When these AI tools become the standard choice, Western writing styles spread to other cultures. Algorithms tend to favour professional Western writing, smoothing out unique cultural metaphors. Poetic local proverbs turn into dull official statements, and indirect polite requests are changed into direct American-style orders. Gradually, it reshapes people's ideas about social manners and interpersonal relationships. AI brings a standardizing effect on collective creativity. As everyone draws inspiration from the same algorithm source, creative diversity declines. Innovation calls for cognitive diversity, including different ways to analyze problems and varied thinking patterns. Once AI removes such differences, we may lose the source of creative breakthroughs. AI is a cognitive tool, which may cause dependency or help us explore new ideas. The result depends on human users rather than the tool itself. The risk lies in passively accepting its default outputs. If we treat AI as a partner for creative discussion instead of simply using its ready-made answers, we can keep our unique viewpoints. As the generation familiar with life before ChatGPT, we should teach young people that algorithms provide structure, yet it is humans that supply soul. 5. What does the underlined word “diluting” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Weakening. B. Emphasizing. C. Enhancing D. Maintaining. 6. How does the author demonstrate Western style's influence on other cultures? A. By predicting results. B. By exploring reasons. C. By providing examples. D. By making comparisons. 7. Why may AI threaten creative breakthroughs? A. It offers people too many ready-made ideas. B. It makes people rely on the same source of inspiration. C. It prevents people from learning new algorithms. D. It replaces human creativity with machine rules. 8. What is the author's idea regarding using AI? A. Avoiding employing AI tools. B. Acquiring AI skills effectively. C. Integrating different AI tools. D. Being the master of AI tools. 【答案】5. A 6. C 7. B 8. D 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍萨丕尔 - 沃尔夫假说，探讨人工智能写作工具在语言标准化方面存在的矛盾，分析其对语言多样性、集体创造力带来的影响，并提出人类应当掌控人工智能，把它当作创作伙伴。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线句“However, mainstream AI systems often produce polished, plain global English, diluting the diversity of dialects and various expressions.(然而，主流人工智能系统往往生成规范、平淡的通用英语，diluting方言和各类表达的多样性。)”可知，人工智能生成同质化英语，会让语言多样性变弱。选项A（Weakening，削弱）符合语境。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Algorithms tend to favour professional Western writing, smoothing out unique cultural metaphors. Poetic local proverbs turn into dull official statements, and indirect polite requests are changed into direct American-style orders.(算法倾向于青睐西式专业写作，剔除独特的文化隐喻。富有诗意的本土谚语变成枯燥的官方表述，委婉礼貌的请求被改成美式直白的命令。)”可知，作者列举谚语、请求句式被改写的事例来证明西式写作风格对其他文化的影响。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“As everyone draws inspiration from the same algorithm source, creative diversity declines.(当所有人都从同一算法来源获取灵感时，创造多样性会下降。)”可知，在作者看来，使用人工智能工具会带来多样性的丧失这一结果。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段的“If we treat AI as a partner for creative discussion instead of simply using its ready-made answers, we can keep our unique viewpoints. As the generation familiar with life before ChatGPT, we should teach young people that algorithms provide structure, yet it is humans that supply soul.(如果我们把人工智能当作创意探讨的伙伴，而不是直接使用现成答案，我们就能保留独特观点。作为经历过 ChatGPT 出现之前时代的一代人，我们应当告诉年轻人，算法提供框架，但赋予灵魂的是人类。)”可知，作者认为人类要做人工智能工具的掌控者。 C Most of us were raised to think that smart people always know the right answers. From gold stars in school to performance reviews in the office, we’re rewarded for certainty. Yet as Bidhan Parmar, professor at the UVA Darden School of Business, argues in his new book, Radical (彻底的) Doubt, “Certainty somehow blinds us. The only thing that spoon-feeding (填鸭式) teaches us is the shape of a spoon.” His point is disturbing: The very habits we rely on to feel smart — rushing toward the final goals, simplifying complex problems— are the ones that keep us from making wise choices. The hardest problems we face in life, whether in careers, relationships, or society, rarely come with single right answers. They’re what Parmar calls “moments of unease”: multi-criteria choices that involve competing goals, high risks, and deep uncertainty. The old way of always looking for the only right answer not only doesn’t work here, but also causes bad results. As Parmar explains, “We often treat complex problems like simple ones until we are faced with the reality.” Our personal and professional environments are more uncertain than ever. Technology develops faster than regulation, workplaces are more diverse, and social standards are changing. I’ve watched firsthand that experienced leaders ignore warning signs because they were addicted to “feeling right.” They simplified the situation when they should have paused or explored, and missed the opportunity that doubt was pointing them toward. Our brains work with three connected systems: the Pursue system (looking for rewards), the Protect system (staying away from danger), and the Pause-and-Reframe system (using doubt and rethinking). Past research shows that most of us let the first two take over: we either rush forward or hold back because of fear. Based on behavioral science, the smarter choice is to take enough time to notice complexity, question common assumptions, and treat our first thought just as one choice instead of the only decision. In real life, this means balancing conflicting goals at the same time, and learning to say “I’m learning” instead of “I know.” 9. What can we infer from spoon-feeding in the second paragraph? A. Certainty might ruin decision-making. B. Common people can learn few facts. C. Smart habits surely bring good results. D. Simple tools secretly improve creativity. 10. Which situation could be described as a “moment of unease”? A. Making money from safe and stable investment. B. Treating difficult problems with one’s first thought. C. Continuing to develop in the research field one knows well. D. Trying to find a job overseas when a parent falls ill. 11. What can make leaders fail according to the author? A. Shifting standards. B. Ignoring doubts. C. Lacking experience. D. Breaking principles. 12. What is the best title for the passage? A. Always Being Right: The Hidden Danger. B. Simplifying Complex Problems: A Quick Fix. C. Certainty: The Road to Failure. D. Radical Doubt: The Smarter Way to Decide. 【答案】9. A 10. D 11. B 12. D 【解析】 【导语】文章核心围绕《Radical Doubt》这本书的核心观点展开，论证了“接受合理质疑才是更智慧的决策方式”。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Yet as Bidhan Parmar, professor at the UVA Darden School of Business, argues in his new book, Radical (彻底的) Doubt, “Certainty somehow blinds us. The only thing that spoon-feeding (填鸭式) teaches us is the shape of a spoon.” His point is disturbing: The very habits we rely on to feel smart — rushing toward the final goals, simplifying complex problems— are the ones that keep us from making wise choices. (然而，正如弗吉尼亚大学达顿商学院的比丹·帕尔马教授在其新书《彻底的怀疑》中所指出的那样：“确定性会让我们变得盲目。填鸭式灌输所教会我们的，不过是勺子的形状而已”。他的观点令人不安：我们赖以自认为聪明的那些习惯——急于追求最终目标、简化复杂问题——恰恰是那些阻碍我们做出明智选择的习惯)”可知，确定性可能会破坏决策过程。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“They’re what Parmar calls “moments of unease”: multi-criteria choices that involve competing goals, high risks, and deep uncertainty.(它们是帕尔玛所说的“不安时刻”：涉及竞争性目标、高风险和深刻不确定性的多标准选择)”可知，“不安时刻”涉及多重标准，包含竞争性目标、巨大的风险以及极大的不确定性。因此推断D选项“当父母生病时，却试图去国外找工作”符合“不安时刻”的描述。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“I’ve watched firsthand that experienced leaders ignore warning signs because they were addicted to “feeling right.” They simplified the situation when they should have paused or explored, and missed the opportunity that doubt was pointing them toward. (我亲眼目睹过一些经验丰富的领导者会忽视那些警示信号，因为他们过于执着于“感觉是对的”这种想法。他们本应停下来或深入探究，却选择了简化问题，从而错失了那些由怀疑所指向的机遇)”可知，导致领导者失败的原因是忽视疑虑。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Yet as Bidhan Parmar, professor at the UVA Darden School of Business, argues in his new book, Radical (彻底的) Doubt, “Certainty somehow blinds us. The only thing that spoon-feeding (填鸭式) teaches us is the shape of a spoon.” His point is disturbing: The very habits we rely on to feel smart — rushing toward the final goals, simplifying complex problems— are the ones that keep us from making wise choices. (然而，正如弗吉尼亚大学达顿商学院的比丹·帕尔马教授在其新书《彻底的怀疑》中所指出的那样：“确定性会让我们变得盲目。填鸭式灌输所教会我们的，不过是勺子的形状而已”。他的观点令人不安：我们赖以自认为聪明的那些习惯——急于追求最终目标、简化复杂问题——恰恰是那些阻碍我们做出明智选择的习惯)”并通读全文可知，文章围绕《Radical Doubt》这本书的核心观点展开，论证了“接受合理质疑才是更智慧的决策方式”，选项D“彻底的质疑：更明智的决策方式”精准覆盖核心主题，适合用作标题。 D SoFi Stadium Events This Month SoFi Stadium is the go-to destination in the heart of Los Angeles for sports fans. Its calendar is always packed with headline-grabbing events. Upcoming Football Events Los Angeles Rams v Dallas Cowboys Saturday, August 9 4:00 PM Los Angeles Chargers v New Orleans Saints Sunday, August 10 5:00 PM Los Angeles Chargers v Los Angeles Rams Saturday, August 16 4:00 PM Los Angeles Rams v Houston Texans Sunday, August 24 1:25 PM Nearby Hotels When attending an event at SoFi Stadium, you’re just a short walk or ride from several comfortable and classy hotels. Right across the street, Sonder Lüm Hotel offers spacious rooms and a rooftop pool. A mile away, the H Hotel Los Angeles, with its stylish design, is ideal for a nice stay between events. For those seeking both comfort and convenience, the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is just a short drive away. If you’re willing to drive a little further, the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles promises luxurious rooms and extensive leisure facilities — perfect for turning a game day into a great weekend escape. Parking SoFi Stadium requires you to park strictly in your assigned zone, and guests must enter through the exact gate indicated on their color-coded digital parking pass. If you enter through the wrong access point, you’ll be turned around and redirected — so plan ahead. Each parking zone consists of multiple lots, designed to efficiently manage traffic across the venue’s network. Make sure to download your parking pass to your smartphone before arrival. Upon entering the correct zone, parking staff will guide you directly to a space. For those wishing to park near friends, all vehicles must have passes for the same zone and arrive together — spaces cannot be saved. 13. Which team will play the most games at the stadium this month? A. Dallas Cowboys. B. Los Angeles Rams. C. Los Angeles Chargers. D. New Orleans Saints. 14. Which hotel is nearest to the stadium? A. Sonder Lüm Hotel. B. The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles. C. The H Hotel Los Angeles. D. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel. 15. What do you need to do if you want to park at the stadium? A. Call the parking staff. B. Prepay the parking fee. C. Obtain a parking pass. D. Choose a parking zone. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍索菲体育场本月足球赛事安排、周边配套酒店以及入场停车的各项具体规则要求。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据Upcoming Football Events表格中的“Los Angeles Rams v Dallas Cowboys Saturday, August 9 4:00 PM；Los Angeles Chargers v Los Angeles Rams Saturday, August 16 4:00 PM；Los Angeles Rams v Houston Texans Sunday, August 24 1:25 PM (洛杉矶公羊队对阵达拉斯牛仔队，8月9日周六下午4点；洛杉矶闪电队对阵洛杉矶公羊队，8月16日周六下午4点；洛杉矶公羊队对阵休斯顿德州人队，8月24日周日下午1点25分)”可知，洛杉矶公羊队一共有三场比赛，参赛场次最多。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据Nearby Hotels部分中的“Right across the street, Sonder Lüm Hotel offers spacious rooms and a rooftop pool.(就在马路对面，桑德吕姆酒店配有宽敞客房和屋顶泳池。)”可知，该酒店就在体育场街对面，距离最近。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据Parking部分中的“SoFi Stadium requires you to park strictly in your assigned zone, and guests must enter through the exact gate indicated on their color-coded digital parking pass.(索菲体育场要求车辆必须停在指定区域，访客必须凭借彩色数字停车券上标注的对应大门入场。)”以及“Make sure to download your parking pass to your smartphone before arrival.(抵达前务必将停车券下载到手机中。)”可知，想要在体育场停车必须提前获取停车券。 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。 Moral excellence, as Aristotle says, is a result of habit. By practising the following virtues, your life can completely improve in the form of better relationships, performance, and fulfillment of your dreams. ►Commitment（致力于、承诺） Without commitment, we have little direction or purpose in life.____16____The moment we commit to something, thoughts become action and with true commitment, we become unstoppable. Our commitments either move us towards our goals or further away from our goals.____17____We can continue committing to things that are not working for us or to nothing at all. ►Faith How hard is it to have faith when things are not going well in life?____18____People have lost their jobs, foreclosed（取消抵押品赎回权）on their homes and lost their insurance. Yet, without faith, it’ s tough to even get through another day. Having faith provides a spiritual foundation that allows us to push through difficulties again and again. ►Forgiveness Forgiveness can change the course of our lives. It allows us to place our attention on other things in life. ____19____If there is someone you have not forgiven, think about how your lack of forgiveness is affecting your life and consider making an apology to the person so that you can live your best life. ►Gratitude Gratitude is one virtue that, if practiced, our lives can improve right away. Our natural tendency is to think negatively, which can hurt our well-being. Gratitude helps us to shift negative thoughts to positive ones.____20____ Also, grateful people, according to scientific research, recover more quickly from illness, cope better with stress, and benefit in greater physical health. A. The beauty is that we have a choice. B. And positive thoughts prevent negative emotions. C. There is always something to be grateful for in life. D. Otherwise we may focus our anger and hate on the offender（冒犯者）. E. This bad economy has surely tested the belief of many people. F. You need courage to be honest with someone about how you really feel. G. We may easily be affected by our surroundings, rather than being captains of our ships. 【答案】16. G 17. A 18. E 19. D 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章分别阐述了承诺、信仰、宽恕和感激等美德对我们生活的好处。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Without commitment, we have little direction or purpose in life.”（没有承诺，我们的生活就没有方向和目标。）可知，空前讲的是没有承诺的坏处，人会失去方向，G选项“We may easily be affected by our surroundings, rather than being captains of our ships.”（我们很容易受到周围环境的影响，而不是做自己的船长。）也提到了缺乏目标，不能自己做主，易受周围环境影响，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 根据下文“We can continue committing to things that are not working for us or to nothing at all.”（我们可以继续致力于对我们不起作用的事情或者什么都不做。）可知，接下来做什么在于自己的选择。A项“The beauty is that we have a choice.”（美妙之处在于我们可以选择。）与此处个人选择相符合。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据下文“People have lost their jobs, foreclosed（取消抵押品赎回权）on their homes and lost their insurance. ”（人们失去了工作，丧失了房屋的赎回权，失去了保险。）描述了经济不景气下人们的生活现状，E选项“This bad economy has surely tested the belief of many people.”（经济不景气无疑考验了许多人的信念。）符合语境，且选项中“belief”与本段大标题“Faith”为近义词，属于近义词复现。故选E。 【19题详解】 根据上文“ It allows us to place our attention on other things in life.”（它让我们把注意力放在生活中的其他事情上。）指出了原谅的好处，可以转移我们的注意力。D选项“Otherwise we may focus our anger and hate on the offender（冒犯者）.”（否则，我们可能会把愤怒和仇恨集中在冒犯者身上。）指出不原谅的坏处，会将我们的注意力转移到冒犯者身上，分别描述了原谅的好处和坏处，符合语境。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Gratitude helps us to shift negative thoughts to positive ones.”（感恩帮助我们将消极的想法转变为积极的想法。）指出了感恩的好处，B选项“And positive thoughts prevent negative emotions.”（积极的思想可以防止消极的情绪。）承接上文，指出了积极的思想的好处，符合语境，且“positive thoughts”与上文“positive ones”指代相同，属于原词复现。故选B。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 Ursula has always called the beautiful small town of Beaverton her home. Although she’d had childhood ____21____ of exploring the world and studied international business with a desire to pursue a ____22____ in Toronto, finding a job proved more ____23____ than she’d expected. “I decided that if nobody was going to ____24____ me, I would just create a job for myself,” says Ursula. She was born and raised on a large family farm, so the ____25____ of an agriculture tourism business came naturally to her and began to ____26____. “I ____27____ the plan to my family, and asked if they could rent me a small 10 acres (英亩). They ____28____ at first, unwilling to take a risk, but I finally ____29____ to get the green light,” she says. Four years later, those beautiful 10 acres of fields had turned into 20 acres filled with over 400,000 sunflowers. “____30____, I had little confidence in the beginning,” says Ursula, "but the Sunflower Farm rose to fame and has become one of the most sought-after ____31____ in the province.” While many visitors have never been to a farm at all, ____32____ a sunflower farm, the unique setting allows them to ____33____ the city for a while, breathe in the fresh air, gain a newfound ____34____ for agriculture, and maybe even ____35____ with their farming roots and what they may have taken for granted for too long. 21. A. stories B. needs C. habits D. dreams 22. A. career B. degree C. hobby D. project 23. A. practical B. important C. difficult D. dangerous 24. A. invite B. notice C. hire D. cover 25. A. issue B. idea C. truth D. founder 26. A. gain ground B. take root C. work wonders D. raise concerns 27. A. proposed B. adapted C. preferred D. proved 28. A. apologized B. refused C. panicked D. regretted 29. A. pretended B. returned C. promised D. managed 30. A. Supposedly B. Admittedly C. Similarly D. Consequently 31. A. occupations B. solutions C. institutions D. destinations 32. A. let alone B. except for C. such as D. regardless of 33. A. miss B. leave C. seize D. tour 34. A. demand B. support C. appreciation D. excuse 35. A. deal B. part C. compete D. reconnect 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述厄休拉求职不顺后，结合农场成长背景萌生农业旅游创业想法，说服家人后创办向日葵农场，农场成名成热门目的地，还让游客感受农场魅力、重拾农耕联结。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然她儿时就有环游世界的梦想，还学习了国际商务，渴望在多伦多开创一番事业，但找工作的难度比她预想的要大得多。A. stories故事；B. needs需求；C. habits习惯；D. dreams梦想。根据后文“exploring the world and studied international business with a desire”以及语境可知，环游世界是她儿时的愿望。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然她儿时就有环游世界的梦想，还学习了国际商务，渴望在多伦多开创一番事业，但找工作的难度比她预想的要大得多。A. career事业；B. degree学位；C. hobby爱好；D. project项目。根据前文“studied international business”和后文“finding a job”以及语境可知，她学专业、找工作都是为了开创职业发展。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然她儿时就有环游世界的梦想，还学习了国际商务，渴望在多伦多开创一番事业，但找工作的难度比她预想的要大得多。A. practical实际的；B. important重要的；C. difficult困难的；D. dangerous危险的。根据后文“I would just create a job for myself”中她决定自己创业的举动可知，这里指找工作并不顺利。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：厄休拉说：“我决定，如果没人雇我，我就自己给自己创造一份工作。”A. invite邀请；B. notice注意到；C. hire雇佣；D. cover覆盖。根据前文“finding a job proved more ”和后文“create a job for myself”可知，她因没人雇佣才选择创业。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在一个大型家庭农场出生长大，所以创办农业旅游生意的想法自然而然地出现在她脑海中，并开始生根发芽。A. issue问题；B. idea想法；C. truth真相；D. founder创始人。根据后文“of an agriculture tourism business”并结合她的农场成长背景和创业的决定可知，创办农业旅游生意是她产生的创业想法。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她在一个大型家庭农场出生长大，所以创办农业旅游生意的想法自然而然地出现在她脑海中，并开始生根发芽。A. gain ground发展；B. take root生根发芽；C. work wonders创造奇迹；D. raise concerns引发担忧。根据前文“came naturally to her and began to”以及语境可知，这里指创业想法从产生到逐步推进，像种子一样生根发芽。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她说：“我向家人提出了这个计划，问他们能不能租给我10英亩小地块。”A. proposed提出；B. adapted适应；C. preferred偏爱；D. proved证明。根据后文“asked if they could rent me a small 10 acres”可知，这里指她先向家人提出了自己的创业计划。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他们一开始拒绝了，不愿冒险，但我最终还是设法得到了许可。”A. apologized道歉；B. refused拒绝；C. panicked惊慌；D. regretted后悔。根据后文“unwilling to take a risk”和“but I finally get the green light”的转折可知，家人最初是拒绝的。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他们一开始拒绝了，不愿冒险，但我最终还是设法得到了许可。”A. pretended假装；B. returned返回；C. promised承诺；D. managed设法做到。根据前文“unwilling to take a risk, but I finally”可知，这里指作者最终还是设法得到了许可，manage to do sth，是固定搭配，意为“设法做成某事”，契合她最终获得家人同意的结果。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：厄休拉说：“诚然，一开始我没什么信心，但这片向日葵农场一举成名，成了该省最受欢迎的目的地之一。”A. Supposedly据称；B. Admittedly诚然；C. Similarly类似地；D. Consequently因此。根据后文“but the Sunflower Farm rose to fame”的转折可知，此处是她承认自己最初的心态。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：厄休拉说：“诚然，一开始我没什么信心，但这片向日葵农场一举成名，成了该省最受欢迎的目的地之一。”A. occupations职业；B. solutions解决办法；C. institutions机构；D. destinations目的地。根据前文“the Sunflower Farm rose to fame”以及语境可知，这里指农场出名了，现在是游客前往游玩的目的地。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：虽然很多游客根本没去过农场，更不用说向日葵农场了，但这个独特的地方能让他们暂时离开城市，呼吸新鲜空气，能对农业产生新的欣赏之情，甚至可能重新连接上自己的农耕根源，以及那些被他们长久视作理所当然的东西。A. let alone更不用说；B. except for除了；C. such as例如；D. regardless of不管。根据“never been to a farm at all”和“a sunflower farm”的递进关系可知，游客连普通农场都没去过，更不用说向日葵农场。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然很多游客根本没去过农场，更不用说向日葵农场了，但这个独特的地方能让他们暂时离开城市，呼吸新鲜空气，能对农业产生新的欣赏之情，甚至可能重新连接上自己的农耕根源，以及那些被他们长久视作理所当然的东西。A. miss想念；B. leave离开；C. seize抓住；D. tour游览。根据后文“the city for a while”以及语境可知，游客来到农场，就是暂时离开城市的生活。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然很多游客根本没去过农场，更不用说向日葵农场了，但这个独特的地方能让他们暂时离开城市，呼吸新鲜空气，能对农业产生新的欣赏之情，甚至可能重新连接上自己的农耕根源，以及那些被他们长久视作理所当然的东西。A. demand需求；B. support支持；C. appreciation欣赏、感激；D. excuse借口。根据前文“breathe in the fresh air, gain a newfound ”以及语境可知，游客在农场体验后，会对农业产生新的认识和欣赏。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然很多游客根本没去过农场，更不用说向日葵农场了，但这个独特的地方能让他们暂时离开城市，呼吸新鲜空气，能对农业产生新的欣赏之情，甚至可能重新连接上自己的农耕根源，以及那些被他们长久视作理所当然的东西。A. deal处理；B. part分开；C. compete竞争；D. reconnect重新连接。根据后文“with their farming roots”以及语境可知，这里指游客可能重新连接上自己的农耕根源，reconnect with是固定搭配，意为“与……重新连接”，契合游客在农场体验中找回农耕根源的语境。故选D项。 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题55分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. Yet now, I live in the countryside of Zhejiang, China with my Chinese husband and his family, ____36____ bamboo and tea bushes (灌木) grow wild in the mountains, chickens are always free-range, and ____37____ (center) heating doesn’t exist. Nothing in my life before prepared me ____38____ this one—and to be sure, the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. But it’s amazing how you can adapt ____39____ learn in a new environment. Over time, I’ve found ____40____ (I) feeling extremely at home here. And in the process, I’ve experienced things that really surprise me at times. The “sunshine scent (香味)” of freshly sunned clothes ____41____ (be) one of them. Growing up, my family and our neighbors never used clotheslines to dry clothing, denying me the chance ____42____ (discover) one of the great wonders of sunshine — the sweet “sunshine scent” after sunning clothes for an entire day. The sun-dried clothes smell especially pleasant where I live, thanks to the ____43____ (absent) of smog and plenty of blue sky ____44____ (afternoon) with lots of fresh air. If you’ve never experienced the “sunshine scent” from a sheet or shirt ____45____ (leave) to sun for a day, well, you’re missing out on one of life’s wonders. 【答案】36. where 37. central 38. for 39. and 40. myself 41. is 42. to discover 43. absence 44. afternoons 45. left 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从美国到中国浙江农村生活的经历与感受。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：然而现在，我和我的中国丈夫和他的家人住在中国浙江的农村，在那里山上野生竹子和茶树丛生，鸡总是自由放养的，而且没有集中供暖。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the countryside of Zhejiang，China，关系词代替先行词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。本空修饰名词heating，应用形容词central“中央的，中心的”，作定语。故填central。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：我生命中没有任何事情能让我为这一切做好准备——可以肯定的是，我第一次来到这里时，从未想过我会在这个地方感到舒适。prepare sb. for...“使某人为……做好准备”，固定搭配。故填for。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：但令人惊讶的是，你是如何适应并在新环境中学习的。adapt和learn是并列关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。 【40题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：随着时间的推移，我发现自己在这里有了宾至如归的感觉。本空指代主语I，表示“我自己”，应用反身代词myself。故填myself。 【41题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：晒过的衣服的“阳光的味道”就是其中之一。本句描述的是一般事实，时态用一般现在时，且主语The “sunshine scent (香味)” of freshly sunned clothes为第三人称单数，be动词用is。故填is。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在我的成长过程中，我的家人和邻居从不使用晾衣绳晾晒衣物，这让我没有机会发现阳光的奇妙之处之一——将衣服晒了一整天后散发的甜美的“阳光的味道”。本句已有谓语used，此处应用非谓语动词， chance to do sth.“做某事的机会”,本空用discover的不定式，作定语。故填to discover。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：我住的地方，晒干的衣服闻起来特别香，这要归功于没有烟雾，而且下午的天很蓝天、空气新鲜。本空作thanks to的宾语，应用名词absence“缺乏，没有”，不可数名词。故填absence。 【44题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：我住的地方，晒干的衣服闻起来特别香，这要归功于没有烟雾，而且下午有很多蓝天和新鲜空气。afternoon“下午”是可数名词，此处指不止一个下午，应用复数形式afternoons。故填afternoons。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如果你从未体验过在阳光下晾晒了一整天的床单或衬衫散发的“阳光的味道”，那么你就错过了生活中的一大奇观。本句已有谓语have experienced，此处应用非谓语动词，a sheet or shirt和leave“使处于某种状态”之间是逻辑动宾关系，应用过去分词，作后置定语。故填left。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。5月18日为国际博物馆日，学校英语俱乐部正在举办主题为“The Power of Museums”的征文活动。请根据你查询到的以下图表信息，写一篇稿件。 内容包括： (1)简单说明图表反映的现象； (2)简要分析该现象产生的原因(如展览多样、互动性强、丰富生活和学习等)； (3)鼓励大家走进博物馆。 注意： (1)词数不少于100。 (2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 The Power of Museums As vividly shown in the chart, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of visitors to museums in China. In 2014, the number was merely 720 million, while in 2024, it soared to 1.4 billion. This trend can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, museums nowadays present a rich variety of exhibitions. They display not only historical relics but also artworks and modern scientific achievements, catering to diverse interests. Secondly, museums have enhanced interactivity. Visitors can engage in hands-on activities like virtual reality experiences and DIY workshops, making their visits more immersive and appealing. Since museums are so attractive and beneficial, why not pay them a visit? Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply eager to learn, museums have something for everyone. Let’s step into museums and explore the wonderful world they offer! 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇图表作文。5月18日为国际博物馆日，学校英语俱乐部正在举办主题为The Power Of Museums的征文活动，根据考生搜集的图表信息写一篇稿件。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 显著的：remarkable→notable 归因于：attribute ...to→owe... to 增强：enhance→strengthen 有吸引力的：appealing→attractive 2.句式拓展： 同义句 原句：Since museums are so attractive and beneficial, why not pay them a visit? 拓展句：Considering that museums are extremely charming and advantageous, you’d better pay them a visit. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】As vividly shown in the chart, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of visitors to museums in China.（运用了 as 引导的非限制性定语从句 ） 【高分句型 2】Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply eager to learn, museums have something for everyone.（运用了whether...or...引导的让步状语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was to have been a pleasant family dinner at a nice restaurant with my husband Trevor, our twenty-two-year-old son Ryan, my husband’s father Bob, and me. Since his wife had died five years earlier, Bob went everywhere with us. “So, Ryan, it looks like you’ve put on some weight,” Bob observed. “How much do you weigh now?” Ryan shifted in his seat. “Two fifty.” He had always struggled with his weight. Bob gave a low whistle. “Two hundred and fifty pounds. That’s a lot of weight for a young fellow like you to be carrying around. Hard on the heart, you know.” “I know.” “You still looking to get married some day?” Bob asked. “Yes.” The single word was clipped, indicating that Ryan would rather be anywhere but here. “What you need to do is to find an ugly girl for yourself. She’ll be so grateful that you asked her out that she won’t care that you’ re fat.” I blinked in astonishment. Bob had always been blunt (直言不讳的), even rude at times, but this was too much. I started to say something when my husband sent me a pleading look not to get into it with his father. Tight-lipped, I nodded. The evening limped by, Bob remarked that I was putting on weight myself. I nodded in acknowledgment, grateful that the focus had moved away from Ryan. I was happy to be the target of Bob’ s insults if it took his attention away from my son. On the way home, I asked Trevor to take me home before he dropped off his father, I couldn’t bear to be in Bob’s company a moment longer than necessary, Ryan helped me out of the car and then climbed into his own car, which he’ d left in front of our house. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 The following morning, I called Ryan and told him how sorry I was for the previous night, “Your grandfather crossed the line.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I have learnt much from Ryan’s words. A few weeks later, we had dinner together again. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： The following morning, I called Ryan and told him how sorry I was for the previous night, “Your grandfather crossed the line.” I expected him to sound upset or angry, but to my surprise, he laughed softly. “Mom, don’ t worry about it. Grandpa’ s old and set in his ways but I know he doesn’t mean any harm. The weight doesn’t define me and I don’t need anyone’s approval to feel good about myself.” I was stunned by his maturity. He continued “I’ve learned to let things slide. Life’s too short to carry anger over words that don’t matter.” When I hung up, I sat quietly for a long time, realizing that my son had grown into a man far wiser than I had given him credit for. I have learnt much from Ryan’s words. A few weeks later, we had dinner together again. This time Bob started with his usual remarks but instead of feeling defensive or angry, I simply smiled and changed the subject. Ryan winked at me across the table. That night, I realized that Ryan had taught me something important: we cannot change others, but we can choose how we respond. By letting go of resentment and focusing on connection, I found that even difficult family moments could become opportunities for understanding. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一场家庭聚餐上，性格直言不讳的祖父Bob当众不断调侃Ryan的体重，说出伤人话语，甚至出言贬低Ryan，“我”内心十分心疼儿子，却碍于丈夫的恳求只能隐忍。聚餐结束后“我”难以忍受祖父的言语伤害，提前离开。第二天一早，“我”主动打电话向Ryan表达歉意，为祖父过分的言行感到愧疚。 【详解】段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写Ryan并不恼怒，反过来宽慰母亲，坦言接纳自我、不被他人评价定义，这份成熟从容令“我”倍感震撼。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写再次聚餐，面对祖父习惯性的刺耳话语，“我”不再抵触，学会从容应对，领悟不必改变他人、可以自主选择回应方式的道理。 续写线索：电话致歉→儿子宽慰→接纳自我→再次聚餐→从容应对→感悟升华 词汇激活 行为类 ①期望：expect/anticipate ②意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①生气的：angry/annoyed ②惊讶：surprise/astonishment 【点睛】【高分句型1】When I hung up, I sat quietly for a long time, realizing that my son had grown into a man far wiser than I had given him credit for.（when引导的时间状语从句和that引导的宾语从句以及than引导的比较状语从句） 【高分句型2】That night, I realized that Ryan had taught me something important: we cannot change others, but we can choose how we respond.（that引导宾语从句、how引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 西北大学附属中学期中测试2026-2027学年上学期高二英语 第Ⅰ卷（选择题95分） 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 total charge for breakfast and lunch now? A. $ 2. B. $ 8. C. $ 11. 2. What is the girl doing? A. Taking a class. B. Asking for leave. C. Buying medicine. 3. What's the speakers' attitude towards cultural appropriation? A. Always harmful. B. A form of flattery. C. Depends on context & power. 4. What will the woman probably do? A. Stop buying fast fashion entirely. B. Donate her old clothes instead of throwing them away. C. Research ethical clothing brands. 5. How does the woman respond to the request? A. She flatly refuses. B. She agrees but with reluctance. C. She offers a conditional agreement. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. How is the woman feeling right now? A. Tired. B. Starving. C. Sleepy. 7. What kind of person is the man? A. Strong. B. Hard-working. C. Mean. 8. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman doesn't like traveling by air. B. The man doesn't take enough money with him. C. The woman finds that the candy has run out. 9. Why do the speakers go to Toronto? A. Go for a vacation. B. Visit some relatives. C. Go on business. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does Becky like about living with her parents? A. They cook meals for her. B. They pay all her expenses. C. They have a big house. 11. What does Ethan suggest Becky do regarding her mother? A. Provide company. B. Have patience. C. Express gratitude. 12. Why is Ethan concerned about his parents living on their own? A. They may feel lonely. B. They may fail to get along. C. They may have an emergency. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13. Where is the speaker living? A. In Spain. B. In London. C. In Italy. 14. What does the speaker say about the wine at a restaurant? A. It's expensive. B. It's common. C. It's tasteless. 15. What can be found in Soho according to the passage? A. Local bars. B. Language schools. C. Various restaurants. 16. What can we know about the speaker's British friend? A. He often travels with the speaker by train. B. He can talk much about mountain climbing. C. He has difficulty learning a foreign language. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Junior students. B. Senior students. C. College graduates. 18. When were there fewer diseases according to the speaker? A. Twenty years ago. B. Ten years ago. C. Five years ago. 19. What is the purpose of setting up language-learning companies? A. To help people earn more money. B. To bring happiness to people. C. To introduce different cultures. 20. What is the speaker's dream for the listeners? A. They will become famous. B. They can start their own companies. C. They will help people live better. 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from voice assistants to self-driving cars. While AI offers many benefits, it also raises important questions about social responsibility and ethical use. On one hand, AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. For example, AI-powered medical tools can help doctors diagnose diseases more accurately and quickly, potentially saving millions of lives. AI can also be used to analyze large amounts of data to predict natural disasters and climate change, allowing governments to take proactive measures to protect people and the environment. On the other hand, there are concerns about the negative impacts of AI. One concern is bias: AI systems can inherit the biases of their creators, leading to discrimination in areas like hiring, lending, and criminal justice. Another concern is job displacement: as AI becomes more advanced, it may replace human workers in many industries, leading to unemployment and economic inequality. To ensure that AI is used for good, it is essential to establish clear ethical guidelines and regulations. Companies developing AI should be transparent about how their systems work and what data they collect. Governments should create laws to protect people’s privacy and prevent discrimination by AI systems. In addition, it is important to promote digital literacy and education. People need to understand how AI works and how to use it responsibly. By empowering individuals with knowledge and skills, we can ensure that everyone benefits from the opportunities offered by AI. Ultimately, the impact of AI on society will depend on how we choose to use it. If we prioritize ethics and social responsibility, AI can be a powerful force for good, helping to create a more equitable and sustainable world. 1. What is the author’s attitude towards AI? A. Completely positive. B. Completely negative. C. Neutral and cautious. D. Unclear. 2. What is one positive use of AI mentioned in the passage? A. Replacing all human workers. B. Diagnosing diseases more accurately. C. Collecting personal data without permission. D. Creating biased hiring systems. 3. What is a major concern about AI? A. It is too expensive to develop. B. It can lead to discrimination and job loss. C. It is not useful in solving real-world problems. D. It is too complex for ordinary people to understand. 4. What does the author suggest to ensure responsible use of AI? A. Ban all AI development. B. Establish ethical guidelines and regulations. C. Let companies regulate themselves. D. Ignore the potential risks of AI. B Language is not merely a communication tool but something that shapes our thinking. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis holds that language structures influence our world view. If so, AI writing tools do more than assist writing — they affect our cognitive processes. Research on AI language standardization shows a paradox. AI can help people learn languages, enlarge vocabulary and preserve endangered languages with cheap translation tools. However, mainstream AI systems often produce polished, plain global English, diluting the diversity of dialects and various expressions. When these AI tools become the standard choice, Western writing styles spread to other cultures. Algorithms tend to favour professional Western writing, smoothing out unique cultural metaphors. Poetic local proverbs turn into dull official statements, and indirect polite requests are changed into direct American-style orders. Gradually, it reshapes people's ideas about social manners and interpersonal relationships. AI brings a standardizing effect on collective creativity. As everyone draws inspiration from the same algorithm source, creative diversity declines. Innovation calls for cognitive diversity, including different ways to analyze problems and varied thinking patterns. Once AI removes such differences, we may lose the source of creative breakthroughs. AI is a cognitive tool, which may cause dependency or help us explore new ideas. The result depends on human users rather than the tool itself. The risk lies in passively accepting its default outputs. If we treat AI as a partner for creative discussion instead of simply using its ready-made answers, we can keep our unique viewpoints. As the generation familiar with life before ChatGPT, we should teach young people that algorithms provide structure, yet it is humans that supply soul. 5. What does the underlined word “diluting” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Weakening. B. Emphasizing. C. Enhancing D. Maintaining. 6. How does the author demonstrate Western style's influence on other cultures? A. By predicting results. B. By exploring reasons. C. By providing examples. D. By making comparisons. 7. Why may AI threaten creative breakthroughs? A. It offers people too many ready-made ideas. B. It makes people rely on the same source of inspiration. C. It prevents people from learning new algorithms. D. It replaces human creativity with machine rules. 8. What is the author's idea regarding using AI? A. Avoiding employing AI tools. B. Acquiring AI skills effectively. C. Integrating different AI tools. D. Being the master of AI tools. C Most of us were raised to think that smart people always know the right answers. From gold stars in school to performance reviews in the office, we’re rewarded for certainty. Yet as Bidhan Parmar, professor at the UVA Darden School of Business, argues in his new book, Radical (彻底的) Doubt, “Certainty somehow blinds us. The only thing that spoon-feeding (填鸭式) teaches us is the shape of a spoon.” His point is disturbing: The very habits we rely on to feel smart — rushing toward the final goals, simplifying complex problems— are the ones that keep us from making wise choices. The hardest problems we face in life, whether in careers, relationships, or society, rarely come with single right answers. They’re what Parmar calls “moments of unease”: multi-criteria choices that involve competing goals, high risks, and deep uncertainty. The old way of always looking for the only right answer not only doesn’t work here, but also causes bad results. As Parmar explains, “We often treat complex problems like simple ones until we are faced with the reality.” Our personal and professional environments are more uncertain than ever. Technology develops faster than regulation, workplaces are more diverse, and social standards are changing. I’ve watched firsthand that experienced leaders ignore warning signs because they were addicted to “feeling right.” They simplified the situation when they should have paused or explored, and missed the opportunity that doubt was pointing them toward. Our brains work with three connected systems: the Pursue system (looking for rewards), the Protect system (staying away from danger), and the Pause-and-Reframe system (using doubt and rethinking). Past research shows that most of us let the first two take over: we either rush forward or hold back because of fear. Based on behavioral science, the smarter choice is to take enough time to notice complexity, question common assumptions, and treat our first thought just as one choice instead of the only decision. In real life, this means balancing conflicting goals at the same time, and learning to say “I’m learning” instead of “I know.” 9. What can we infer from spoon-feeding in the second paragraph? A. Certainty might ruin decision-making. B. Common people can learn few facts. C. Smart habits surely bring good results. D. Simple tools secretly improve creativity. 10. Which situation could be described as a “moment of unease”? A. Making money from safe and stable investment. B. Treating difficult problems with one’s first thought. C. Continuing to develop in the research field one knows well. D. Trying to find a job overseas when a parent falls ill. 11. What can make leaders fail according to the author? A. Shifting standards. B. Ignoring doubts. C. Lacking experience. D. Breaking principles. 12. What is the best title for the passage? A. Always Being Right: The Hidden Danger. B. Simplifying Complex Problems: A Quick Fix. C. Certainty: The Road to Failure. D. Radical Doubt: The Smarter Way to Decide. D SoFi Stadium Events This Month SoFi Stadium is the go-to destination in the heart of Los Angeles for sports fans. Its calendar is always packed with headline-grabbing events. Upcoming Football Events Los Angeles Rams v Dallas Cowboys Saturday, August 9 4:00 PM Los Angeles Chargers v New Orleans Saints Sunday, August 10 5:00 PM Los Angeles Chargers v Los Angeles Rams Saturday, August 16 4:00 PM Los Angeles Rams v Houston Texans Sunday, August 24 1:25 PM Nearby Hotels When attending an event at SoFi Stadium, you’re just a short walk or ride from several comfortable and classy hotels. Right across the street, Sonder Lüm Hotel offers spacious rooms and a rooftop pool. A mile away, the H Hotel Los Angeles, with its stylish design, is ideal for a nice stay between events. For those seeking both comfort and convenience, the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is just a short drive away. If you’re willing to drive a little further, the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles promises luxurious rooms and extensive leisure facilities — perfect for turning a game day into a great weekend escape. Parking SoFi Stadium requires you to park strictly in your assigned zone, and guests must enter through the exact gate indicated on their color-coded digital parking pass. If you enter through the wrong access point, you’ll be turned around and redirected — so plan ahead. Each parking zone consists of multiple lots, designed to efficiently manage traffic across the venue’s network. Make sure to download your parking pass to your smartphone before arrival. Upon entering the correct zone, parking staff will guide you directly to a space. For those wishing to park near friends, all vehicles must have passes for the same zone and arrive together — spaces cannot be saved. 13. Which team will play the most games at the stadium this month? A. Dallas Cowboys. B. Los Angeles Rams. C. Los Angeles Chargers. D. New Orleans Saints. 14. Which hotel is nearest to the stadium? A. Sonder Lüm Hotel. B. The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles. C. The H Hotel Los Angeles. D. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel. 15. What do you need to do if you want to park at the stadium? A. Call the parking staff. B. Prepay the parking fee. C. Obtain a parking pass. D. Choose a parking zone. 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。 Moral excellence, as Aristotle says, is a result of habit. By practising the following virtues, your life can completely improve in the form of better relationships, performance, and fulfillment of your dreams. ►Commitment（致力于、承诺） Without commitment, we have little direction or purpose in life.____16____The moment we commit to something, thoughts become action and with true commitment, we become unstoppable. Our commitments either move us towards our goals or further away from our goals.____17____We can continue committing to things that are not working for us or to nothing at all. ►Faith How hard is it to have faith when things are not going well in life?____18____People have lost their jobs, foreclosed（取消抵押品赎回权）on their homes and lost their insurance. Yet, without faith, it’ s tough to even get through another day. Having faith provides a spiritual foundation that allows us to push through difficulties again and again. ►Forgiveness Forgiveness can change the course of our lives. It allows us to place our attention on other things in life. ____19____If there is someone you have not forgiven, think about how your lack of forgiveness is affecting your life and consider making an apology to the person so that you can live your best life. ►Gratitude Gratitude is one virtue that, if practiced, our lives can improve right away. Our natural tendency is to think negatively, which can hurt our well-being. Gratitude helps us to shift negative thoughts to positive ones.____20____ Also, grateful people, according to scientific research, recover more quickly from illness, cope better with stress, and benefit in greater physical health. A. The beauty is that we have a choice. B. And positive thoughts prevent negative emotions. C. There is always something to be grateful for in life. D. Otherwise we may focus our anger and hate on the offender（冒犯者）. E. This bad economy has surely tested the belief of many people. F. You need courage to be honest with someone about how you really feel. G. We may easily be affected by our surroundings, rather than being captains of our ships. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 Ursula has always called the beautiful small town of Beaverton her home. Although she’d had childhood ____21____ of exploring the world and studied international business with a desire to pursue a ____22____ in Toronto, finding a job proved more ____23____ than she’d expected. “I decided that if nobody was going to ____24____ me, I would just create a job for myself,” says Ursula. She was born and raised on a large family farm, so the ____25____ of an agriculture tourism business came naturally to her and began to ____26____. “I ____27____ the plan to my family, and asked if they could rent me a small 10 acres (英亩). They ____28____ at first, unwilling to take a risk, but I finally ____29____ to get the green light,” she says. Four years later, those beautiful 10 acres of fields had turned into 20 acres filled with over 400,000 sunflowers. “____30____, I had little confidence in the beginning,” says Ursula, "but the Sunflower Farm rose to fame and has become one of the most sought-after ____31____ in the province.” While many visitors have never been to a farm at all, ____32____ a sunflower farm, the unique setting allows them to ____33____ the city for a while, breathe in the fresh air, gain a newfound ____34____ for agriculture, and maybe even ____35____ with their farming roots and what they may have taken for granted for too long. 21. A. stories B. needs C. habits D. dreams 22. A. career B. degree C. hobby D. project 23. A. practical B. important C. difficult D. dangerous 24. A. invite B. notice C. hire D. cover 25. A. issue B. idea C. truth D. founder 26. A. gain ground B. take root C. work wonders D. raise concerns 27. A. proposed B. adapted C. preferred D. proved 28. A. apologized B. refused C. panicked D. regretted 29. A. pretended B. returned C. promised D. managed 30. A. Supposedly B. Admittedly C. Similarly D. Consequently 31. A. occupations B. solutions C. institutions D. destinations 32. A. let alone B. except for C. such as D. regardless of 33. A. miss B. leave C. seize D. tour 34. A. demand B. support C. appreciation D. excuse 35. A. deal B. part C. compete D. reconnect 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题55分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. Yet now, I live in the countryside of Zhejiang, China with my Chinese husband and his family, ____36____ bamboo and tea bushes (灌木) grow wild in the mountains, chickens are always free-range, and ____37____ (center) heating doesn’t exist. Nothing in my life before prepared me ____38____ this one—and to be sure, the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. But it’s amazing how you can adapt ____39____ learn in a new environment. Over time, I’ve found ____40____ (I) feeling extremely at home here. And in the process, I’ve experienced things that really surprise me at times. The “sunshine scent (香味)” of freshly sunned clothes ____41____ (be) one of them. Growing up, my family and our neighbors never used clotheslines to dry clothing, denying me the chance ____42____ (discover) one of the great wonders of sunshine — the sweet “sunshine scent” after sunning clothes for an entire day. The sun-dried clothes smell especially pleasant where I live, thanks to the ____43____ (absent) of smog and plenty of blue sky ____44____ (afternoon) with lots of fresh air. If you’ve never experienced the “sunshine scent” from a sheet or shirt ____45____ (leave) to sun for a day, well, you’re missing out on one of life’s wonders. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。5月18日为国际博物馆日，学校英语俱乐部正在举办主题为“The Power of Museums”的征文活动。请根据你查询到的以下图表信息，写一篇稿件。 内容包括： (1)简单说明图表反映的现象； (2)简要分析该现象产生的原因(如展览多样、互动性强、丰富生活和学习等)； (3)鼓励大家走进博物馆。 注意： (1)词数不少于100。 (2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was to have been a pleasant family dinner at a nice restaurant with my husband Trevor, our twenty-two-year-old son Ryan, my husband’s father Bob, and me. Since his wife had died five years earlier, Bob went everywhere with us. “So, Ryan, it looks like you’ve put on some weight,” Bob observed. “How much do you weigh now?” Ryan shifted in his seat. “Two fifty.” He had always struggled with his weight. Bob gave a low whistle. “Two hundred and fifty pounds. That’s a lot of weight for a young fellow like you to be carrying around. Hard on the heart, you know.” “I know.” “You still looking to get married some day?” Bob asked. “Yes.” The single word was clipped, indicating that Ryan would rather be anywhere but here. “What you need to do is to find an ugly girl for yourself. She’ll be so grateful that you asked her out that she won’t care that you’ re fat.” I blinked in astonishment. Bob had always been blunt (直言不讳的), even rude at times, but this was too much. I started to say something when my husband sent me a pleading look not to get into it with his father. Tight-lipped, I nodded. The evening limped by, Bob remarked that I was putting on weight myself. I nodded in acknowledgment, grateful that the focus had moved away from Ryan. I was happy to be the target of Bob’ s insults if it took his attention away from my son. On the way home, I asked Trevor to take me home before he dropped off his father, I couldn’t bear to be in Bob’s company a moment longer than necessary, Ryan helped me out of the car and then climbed into his own car, which he’ d left in front of our house. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 The following morning, I called Ryan and told him how sorry I was for the previous night, “Your grandfather crossed the line.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I have learnt much from Ryan’s words. 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