太原五中2024~2025学年第二学期高二年级5月月考英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第三册Units 1~4。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is Paula unable to attend Terry's party
A. She is feeling unwell. B. She is busy with work.
C. She has to cook a meal.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home.
3. What should be done first to sign up for an afternoon activity
A Visiting the school office.
B. Completing the online form.
C. Sending an email to the school.
4. What does the woman want the boy to do
A. Rest in bed. B. Reduce screen time. C. Take some medicine.
5. What does the man promise to do
A. Fix Mary's bike. B. Buy Mary a pet. C. Clean Mary's room.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman's attitude towards putting up balloons and colored lights
A. She is against it. B. She is eager to do it. C. She is careful about it.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Which subject did the woman probably study in her last lesson
A. Geography. B. Art. C. Maths.
9. What is the woman going to do next
A. Go for lunch. B. Study maths. C. Attend an art class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the woman put off visiting her grandparents
A. The weather will be bad.
B. Her grandparents will be busy.
C. She needs to finish homework.
11. When will the woman and her grandparents meet
A. On Sunday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
12. How will the woman get to her grandparents' house
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What will the speakers do after getting off the train in Hamburg on Monday morning
A. Go to the airport. B. Stay in Hamburg. C. Take a train to Berlin.
14. When will the speakers finish writing the report
A. On Monday morning. B. On Tuesday morning. C. On Wednesday afternoon.
15. What does the woman plan to do on Thursday
A Go on a book tour.
B. Reschedule a meeting.
C. Explore underground history.
16. How does the woman feel about going to the café
A. Hesitant. B. Bored. C. Expectant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker enter her first marathon
A. In 2016. B. In 2018. C. In 2019.
18. What does the speaker dislike about long-distance running
A. Feeling lonely.
B. The physical difficulty.
C. Managing meals before running.
19. What is the speaker's longest race distance so far
A. 42 km. B. 60 km. C. 100 km.
20. What can we learn from the speaker's experience
A. She has always been fast since she started running.
B. She gradually increased her race distances over time.
C. She thinks running long distances needs no preparation.
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
Little Kitchen Academy (LKA) offers weekend cooking classes called LKA Teen Nights, designed to provide teenagers with essential life skills while promoting their independence and creativity. Aimed at youth aged 13 — 18, these classes combine practical kitchen training with lessons on nutrition, budgeting and sustainable food practices, preparing teens for adulthood, college life, or future careers in food-related fields.
Held every Friday and Saturday evening (7:30 — 10:00 pm), LKA Teen Nights stress hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Under professional guidance, students master kitchen safety, experiment with popular recipes, and explore global cuisines. Challenges include recreating popular restaurant dishes, adapting meals for dietary needs, and cooking with limited tools or ingredients. Teens also learn cost analysis by calculating meal expenses, promoting financial awareness.
The course content addresses diverse learning styles and backgrounds, covering topics like meal planning for athletes, creating balanced diets, and understanding food’s environmental impact. A unique feature is the community table, made from 33,346 recycled chopsticks, where students share meals and discuss food choices.
Parents value the program for building confidence and healthy habits. One student shared, “Cooking breakfast for my family brought everyone joy — it showed me how food connects people.”
With locations expanding globally, LKA encourages families to enroll teens in nearby centers or check for upcoming openings. By combining education with fun, these classes transform weekend nights into opportunities for growth, teamwork and food-based discovery, proving that cooking skills are not just about feeding oneself, but about developing independence and lifelong well-being.
1. What is the main purpose of LKA Teen Nights
A. To help teens make friends. B. To equip teens with cooking skills.
C. To enhance teens’ writing skills. D. To boost teens’ athletic performance.
2. Which challenge is mentioned in LKA Teen Nights
A. Growing their own ingredients. B. Designing new restaurant menus.
C. Cooking with limited resources. D. Organizing a food-themed party.
3. What do we know about the community table
A. It is used for discussing social issues.
B. It is a place for students to write stories.
C. It is designed to meet different learning styles.
D. It is made from a large number of recycled chopsticks.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
Nicole Latham is a 21-year-old law student from University of Leeds. Not only does she devote her time to law classes, she also competes in weightlifting competitions.
Beyond these academical and physical pursuits, Nicole is also in and out of the doctor’s office. She was diagnosed (诊断) with multiple sclerosis (MS), a rare disease, a year ago. The first attack happened while she was preparing for her A-Levels, a hugely stressful time for many students. Initially, she blamed her symptoms (症状) on stress.
Nicole carried on preparing for her exams. She sat with one eye closed to improve her vision which was damaged by her vertigo (眩晕) experience. That was when she decided to act and head back to the doctor’s office. She took loads of medicines, but no progress was made. Feeling something might be going wrong, she immediately went to the hospital for further examinations.
Following an MRI scan, she was diagnosed with MS. After this first attack and her MS diagnosis, Nicole didn’t experience another for a few years. But in August 2021, she had another. This attack made her left hand shake for two months. Despite the obvious challenge caused by the disease in daily life, she didn’t let it hinder her ambitions. And her goal was to show other young people with disabilities that they could live their lives and still enjoy an active lifestyle.
Today, Nicole uses her page not only to spread awareness of MS, encouraging people not to miss symptoms, as she did at first, but also to show people they can live a full and satisfying life with MS. She wants to show the highs as much as the lows.
4. Why does Nicole often go to the doctor
A. She seeks more exercise. B. She wants to be a doctor.
C. She loses her ability to walk. D. She goes for medical treatment.
5. What was Nicole’s symptom during her first MS attack
A. Her eyes were blind. B. She felt stressful.
C. Her left hand shook. D. She had a sense of vertigo.
6. What does the underlined word “hinder” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Prevent. B. Share. C. Improve. D. Join.
7. Which word can best describe Nicole
A. Creative. B. Inspiring. C. Humorous. D. Professional.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
Anyone with even a passing interest in the natural world will have noticed a dramatic phenomenon this year: a lack of insects. Species that are usually common are in many places down to the point of having almost disappeared.
There are several probable reasons for this sudden reduction compared with typical summers. The weather has not helped, with a cool and wet spring across much of the country suppressing (抑制) insect numbers. But even with that factored in, this year’s sudden drop comes after many years of much longer-term decline.
Dave Goulson, one of the UK’s leading entomologists, estimates that insect populations compared with a century ago are 90% to 95% down. “This was not caused by one wet spring: it is the result of a combination of factors that include the rise of ever more intensive farming, habitat loss, pollution and the impacts of climate breakdown,” he says.
Aside from the depressing silence of gardens, woods and grasslands, there are more practical consequences. For example, many of our crop plants depend on wild insects to pollinate (对……授粉) them. Insects are also the food source of many mammals and birds that are also in decline.
The present position is nonetheless a wake-up call about the scale of losses that have taken place in recent decades. It is very clear that a major change is needed now. It is pleasing to see that the government has a sense of the challenge in front of us and has committed to positive measures.
We will need to go further, though, including shifting the culture that favors neat and tidy verges (绿地) to create wilder gardens and bigger, better and more connected natural habitats. All that will be needed is not only to stop long-term decline but also to create the toughness that our wildlife at present lacks, which will be needed more and more as climate breakdown leads to more extreme weather.
8. What can be inferred about the insect decline
A. It’s not easy to spot. B. It’s a recent phenomenon.
C. It’s due to the hot summer. D. It’s part of a long-term trend.
9. What is a direct impact of insect decline on ecosystems
A. Increased crop yields. B. Shifts in weather patterns.
C. Reduced plant reproduction. D. Enhanced wildlife adaptability.
10. What specific measures are needed to support wildlife
A. Planting more neat and tidy verges.
B. Establishing nature reserves and reducing habitat destruction.
C. Increasing research investment in wildlife population monitoring.
D. Introducing advanced technologies to control other threats to wildlife.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Climate change effects. B. The role of insects in nature.
C. A sharp drop in insect numbers. D. Government measures on insects.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C
D
What Could the School of 2050 Look Like
Thanks to technology-driven advances in education, the school of 2050 may look different in many ways. For example, on entering the classroom, biometric scanning (生物识别扫描) will allow students to check in. Teachers will be able to gather attendance data automatically. For the school of the future, there will be no need to deal with heavy curtains or dust-covered blinds; we’ll have smart glass. Windows can automatically adjust their colors, protecting both our eyes and screens.
By 2050, 3D printers will have become a standard appliance, both in the home and at school. As a learning aid, they’ll have become crucial, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts.
Adaptive learning systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) will have become integrated into the school environment by 2050. Personalized learning experiences will take into account learning styles and create adaptive assessments that adjust in real time based on performance. AI may also be used to analyze pupils’ work, even so far as predicting future performance, helping teachers understand which students need more guidance on a particular concept before they fall behind.
Students will be able to get immediate feedback (反馈), with suggested areas for improvement and more personalized tutoring (辅导) based on their strengths and weaknesses. And homework assignments will mostly be online. From downloading the assignment at the end of the lesson to submitting it remotely, students will be able to view their coursework, see the percentage completed, and track general assessments.
Gone will be the days of carrying heavy textbooks, and hurriedly putting them into lockers after lessons. Students of the future can look forward to having recommended reading materials right at their fingertips via e-readers and tablet devices which can be operated through virtual reality. As a result, dependence on paper products will be reduced. Though paper won’t disappear completely, it’ll be eco-friendly, either recycled or made from fast-growing plants like bamboo.
12. How will students in 2050 sign in
A. With check-in sheets. B. By biometric scanning.
C With a teacher’s headcount. D. By messaging the teacher.
13 What is the main focus of paragraphs 3 and 4
A. AI’s impact on reducing school operational costs.
B. The role of AI in personalizing student learning paths.
C. The use of virtual reality in enhancing physical education.
D. The benefits of adaptive learning systems for student safety.
14. What can we learn about the future textbooks
A. They only use bamboo paper. B. They will remain paper-based.
C. Digital ones may replace them. D. All the students in the class only need one.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To criticize traditional teaching methods.
B. To highlight the challenges faced by students.
C. To inform readers about the future of schools.
D. To promote the use of technology in education.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. C
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。
Advice to the Hard-working Girl
You are not a superwoman. No matter how much you think you could handle, sometimes you need to take a step back and realize when you’re taking on too much. No one wants to be the one to quit, but sometimes taking a break is necessary to get work done effectively.
Practice the following things to help you accomplish this:
___16___
In order to please everyone, you try to say “yes” and be nice, not knowing that you’re hurting yourself in the long run. Saying “yes” to everything adds pressure. You always need to make sure not to let anyone down and forget that you have to take care of yourself, too. ___17___.
Take on what you can handle
Look, everyone knows you have the power to take on whatever you put your mind to, but don’t let that make you feel like you have to take on everything at once. ___18___. For example, if there are twenty things you need to do, do ten today and ten at another time.
It’s all about balance
___19___. Taking on too much at times makes you forget that there is a life to live. Everyone is proud of the work you’ve done but they miss you, too. Take a day to hang out with friends and family. The work will still be there, and balancing work with fun will actually make you more efficient.
Sleepless nights are awful
When it comes to not being able to sleep, it should be a wake-up call. ___20___. Usually, when your mind is restless, it’s a sign that something is wrong. Over stressing could be the reason why you're losing out on sleep and not sleeping makes you have a bad day. No one wants that, so don’t do it to yourself.
A. Take a deep breath
B. Stop saying “yes” to everything
C. You should learn to break things up
D. Work is good, but make sure to save time for fun
E. Keep that in mind when you try to be there for family
F. You should know you can say “no” when you feel overloaded
G. It means your body is off and you need to get it back in order
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. G
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Winston Davis is a heating engineer and social activist. This summer, he learned that his 12-year-old nephew was robbed (抢劫) by a 16-year-old boy at knifepoint. Winston contacted the boy via a phone his nephew had kept in his bag and successfully ____21____ him.
In particular, when Winston met up with the teenager, he was ____22____ by the teen’s willingness to admit his mistake. He also got his nephew’s ____23____ back.
“He could have ____24____ turned off the phone,” Winston said in the video he posted online. “In life sometimes, people do things that they ____25____ and then they want to try to make something change after that and what we’re doing, along with them, is a big ____26____.”
Winston went on to talk about how the teen shared about his ____27____ with him. “He’s 16 years old and has been in and out of detention (拘留) centres. He lives in a supported living place and has no qualifications. Despite this, he is fond of computer engineering and wants to seek a(n) ____28____ job in this field.”
After Winston ____29____ his video about the teen, it went viral (迅速传播). And many people were ____30____ to want to help the teen. “The way to ____31____ this child may have to be carefully considered. So, gonna get back to people as soon as I can, thank you,” Winston said in a follow-up video.
He can identify with the young man, because back when he was ____32____, he went to prison on a drug charge. But after he got out, Winston ____33____ a complete change in his way of living.
“If he takes the ____34____ that are presented to him, he has the potential to really change his life,” Winston said about the ____35____. “I hope he does.”
21. A. located B. selected C. attracted D. refused
22. A. annoyed B. impressed C. disappointed D. frightened
23. A. bag B. card C. wallet D. knife
24. A. carelessly B. easily C. proudly D. frequently
25. A. enjoy B. forget C. regret D. accept
26. A. day B. shock C. loss D. moment
27. A. money B. life C. comprehension D. strength
28. A. relevant B. hard C. important D. boring
29. A. adjusted B. responded C. shared D. repeated
30. A. appointed B. believed C. expected D. stimulated
31. A. punish B. support C. teach D. persuade
32. A. tired B. late C. ill D. younger
33. A. broke from B. figured out C. decided on D. agreed on
34. A. opportunities B. stresses C. realities D. guarantees
35. A. prison B. video C. teen D. story
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Wudang Mountains, located in Shiyan, Central China’s Hubei Province, ____36____ (be) famous for their wonderful natural landscapes, large ancient temples among the hills, long-standing Taoist culture and Wudang martial arts (武术). In December 1994, an ancient building complex at Wudang ____37____ (list) as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because ____38____ the religious significance and architectural achievements of the buildings within the complex, such as the Yuxu Palace.
The place often appears in various martial arts novels and films, showcasing its ____39____ (culture) appeal. Some scenes in ____40____ movie The Karate Kid were shot at famous places among the mountains such as the Golden Hall and Nanyan Palace, which are ____41____ (exact) the spots that draw filmmakers.
The Wudang Mountains have become a pilgrimage (朝圣) site for Wudang martial artists, especially Tai Chi practitioners from China and abroad. Ingo, 52, is one of the best representatives of foreigners who are fond of Tai Chi. “I was searching for something ____42____ would be good for my mind and body. Finally, I found TaiChi,” he said.
In recent years, exchanges between Wudang and overseas ____43____ (region) have been on the rise, ____44____ (create) opportunities for Wudang martial arts to go abroad. More people around the world are becoming _____45_____ (interest) in Tai Chi, Wudang martial arts and Taoist culture, which helps attract more foreigners to the region for short-term travel or long-term stays.
【答案】36. are
37. was listed
38. of 39. cultural
40. the 41. exactly
42. that 43. regions
44. creating
45. interested
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是光明中学高二学生李华，得知市博物馆正在招募暑假期间做英文讲解的志愿者，向外国游客介绍汉代历史文物。请你用英文给相关负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：
1.自我介绍以及陈述申请意愿；
2.个人优势；
3.希望批准。
参考词汇：招募recruit;汉代历史文物Han Dynasty artifacts
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 Sir or Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a Senior 2 student in Guangming High School. Learning that the City Museum is recruiting volunteers to introduce the Han Dynasty artifacts in English during the summer vacation, I’m writing to apply for the position.
First of all, I have a good command of spoken English, which enables me to communicate with foreigners fluently. Additionally, I’m outgoing and energetic, willing to help those in need. Most importantly, as a history lover, I have a deep understanding of Chinese history, particularly the Han Dynasty. I’m firmly convinced that I can spread Chinese culture to foreign friends effectively.
I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
I was working in a major UK toy store. One Christmas, the highly sought-after items were remote-controlled toy cars. They came in different colors and had various features, making them a popular choice among kids.
One morning, an elderly woman entered the store. She was wandering around, looking a bit lost and confused as she browsed through the shelves. Eventually, she made her way to the section where the remote-controlled toys were displayed. She took out a piece of paper from her pocket, examined it carefully, and then approached the counter with a hesitant look.
I accompanied her back to the remote-controlled toy section. She handed me the note, which read, “I hope my grandma, my only family member, always stays healthy. And I really want a remote-controlled car for Christmas.” As I read the wish list, a wave of pity washed over me. This little boy, who had lost his parents at a young age and now only had his grandma, first thought of her well-being.
I nodded and assured her that she was in the right place. A smile spread across her face, and she seemed relieved that she had found the right item. “I've come such a long way,” she said. “My grandson's so well-behaved. Every day, he helps me with the housework around our small house. I want to give him something he really wanted for Christmas.” As she spoke, her eyes shone with love.
I slowly introduced the different models available to her, their features and the prices. She listened carefully. After some consideration, she decided to choose the cheapest one.
When it was time for the elderly woman to pay, she counted the money in her hands carefully, and her face gradually showed signs of anxiety. Looking a bit embarrassed, she raised her head and said in a shaky voice that she was a little short of money. As it turned out, she was only 5 short, but to her, it seemed like an unbridgeable gap. So, with a heavy heart, she decided to come back and buy the toy car next time.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At that moment, I couldn't bear to see her disappointed.
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A few days later, the elderly woman came back to thank me with homemade items.
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【答案】At that moment, I couldn’t bear to see her disappointed. Without hesitation, I told her that I would cover the remaining 5 for her. She was taken aback and looked at me with gratitude. “Are you sure ” she asked, tears welling up in her eyes. I nodded firmly, reassuring her that it was my pleasure to help. She thanked me profusely, and I could see the relief and happiness on her face as she left the store with the remote-controlled car.
A few days later, the elderly woman came back to thank me with homemade items. She handed me a beautifully wrapped box, inside which were some delicious cookies she had baked herself. “These are just a small token of my appreciation,” she said warmly. I accepted her gift with heartfelt gratitude, touched by her kindness and generosity. We exchanged a few words about her grandson’s joy when he received the toy car, and I felt a deep sense of fulfillment knowing that I had made a difference in their lives. As she left, I realized that sometimes, a small act of kindness can bring immense joy and warmth to both the giver and the receiver.太原五中2024~2025学年第二学期高二年级5月月考英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第三册Units 1~4。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is Paula unable to attend Terry's party
A. She is feeling unwell. B. She is busy with work.
C. She has to cook a meal.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home.
3. What should be done first to sign up for an afternoon activity
A Visiting the school office.
B. Completing the online form.
C. Sending an email to the school.
4. What does the woman want the boy to do
A. Rest in bed. B. Reduce screen time. C. Take some medicine.
5. What does the man promise to do
A. Fix Mary's bike. B. Buy Mary a pet. C. Clean Mary's room.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman's attitude towards putting up balloons and colored lights
A. She is against it. B. She is eager to do it. C. She is careful about it.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Which subject did the woman probably study in her last lesson
A. Geography. B. Art. C. Maths.
9. What is the woman going to do next
A. Go for lunch. B. Study maths. C. Attend an art class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the woman put off visiting her grandparents
A. The weather will be bad.
B. Her grandparents will be busy.
C. She needs to finish homework.
11. When will the woman and her grandparents meet
A. On Sunday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
12. How will the woman get to her grandparents' house
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What will the speakers do after getting off the train in Hamburg on Monday morning
A. Go to the airport. B. Stay in Hamburg. C. Take a train to Berlin.
14. When will the speakers finish writing the report
A. On Monday morning. B. On Tuesday morning. C. On Wednesday afternoon.
15. What does the woman plan to do on Thursday
A Go on a book tour.
B. Reschedule a meeting.
C. Explore underground history.
16. How does the woman feel about going to the café
A. Hesitant. B. Bored. C. Expectant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker enter her first marathon
A. In 2016. B. In 2018. C. In 2019.
18. What does the speaker dislike about long-distance running
A. Feeling lonely.
B. The physical difficulty.
C. Managing meals before running.
19. What is the speaker's longest race distance so far
A. 42 km. B. 60 km. C. 100 km.
20. What can we learn from the speaker's experience
A. She has always been fast since she started running.
B. She gradually increased her race distances over time.
C. She thinks running long distances needs no preparation.
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
Little Kitchen Academy (LKA) offers weekend cooking classes called LKA Teen Nights, designed to provide teenagers with essential life skills while promoting their independence and creativity. Aimed at youth aged 13 — 18, these classes combine practical kitchen training with lessons on nutrition, budgeting and sustainable food practices, preparing teens for adulthood, college life, or future careers in food-related fields.
Held every Friday and Saturday evening (7:30 — 10:00 pm), LKA Teen Nights stress hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Under professional guidance, students master kitchen safety, experiment with popular recipes, and explore global cuisines. Challenges include recreating popular restaurant dishes, adapting meals for dietary needs, and cooking with limited tools or ingredients. Teens also learn cost analysis by calculating meal expenses, promoting financial awareness.
The course content addresses diverse learning styles and backgrounds, covering topics like meal planning for athletes, creating balanced diets, and understanding food’s environmental impact. A unique feature is the community table, made from 33,346 recycled chopsticks, where students share meals and discuss food choices.
Parents value the program for building confidence and healthy habits. One student shared, “Cooking breakfast for my family brought everyone joy — it showed me how food connects people.”
With locations expanding globally, LKA encourages families to enroll teens in nearby centers or check for upcoming openings. By combining education with fun, these classes transform weekend nights into opportunities for growth, teamwork and food-based discovery, proving that cooking skills are not just about feeding oneself, but about developing independence and lifelong well-being.
1. What is the main purpose of LKA Teen Nights
A. To help teens make friends. B. To equip teens with cooking skills.
C. To enhance teens’ writing skills. D. To boost teens’ athletic performance.
2. Which challenge is mentioned in LKA Teen Nights
A. Growing their own ingredients. B. Designing new restaurant menus.
C. Cooking with limited resources. D. Organizing a food-themed party.
3. What do we know about the community table
A. It is used for discussing social issues.
B. It is a place for students to write stories.
C. It is designed to meet different learning styles.
D. It is made from a large number of recycled chopsticks.
B
Nicole Latham is a 21-year-old law student from University of Leeds. Not only does she devote her time to law classes, she also competes in weightlifting competitions.
Beyond these academical and physical pursuits, Nicole is also in and out of the doctor’s office. She was diagnosed (诊断) with multiple sclerosis (MS), a rare disease, a year ago. The first attack happened while she was preparing for her A-Levels, a hugely stressful time for many students. Initially, she blamed her symptoms (症状) on stress.
Nicole carried on preparing for her exams. She sat with one eye closed to improve her vision which was damaged by her vertigo (眩晕) experience. That was when she decided to act and head back to the doctor’s office. She took loads of medicines, but no progress was made. Feeling something might be going wrong, she immediately went to the hospital for further examinations.
Following an MRI scan, she was diagnosed with MS. After this first attack and her MS diagnosis, Nicole didn’t experience another for a few years. But in August 2021, she had another. This attack made her left hand shake for two months. Despite the obvious challenge caused by the disease in daily life, she didn’t let it hinder her ambitions. And her goal was to show other young people with disabilities that they could live their lives and still enjoy an active lifestyle.
Today, Nicole uses her page not only to spread awareness of MS, encouraging people not to miss symptoms, as she did at first, but also to show people they can live a full and satisfying life with MS. She wants to show the highs as much as the lows.
4. Why does Nicole often go to the doctor
A. She seeks more exercise. B. She wants to be a doctor.
C. She loses her ability to walk. D. She goes for medical treatment.
5. What was Nicole’s symptom during her first MS attack
A. Her eyes were blind. B. She felt stressful.
C. Her left hand shook. D. She had a sense of vertigo.
6. What does the underlined word “hinder” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Prevent. B. Share. C. Improve. D. Join.
7. Which word can best describe Nicole
A. Creative. B. Inspiring. C. Humorous. D. Professional.
C
Anyone with even a passing interest in the natural world will have noticed a dramatic phenomenon this year: a lack of insects. Species that are usually common are in many places down to the point of having almost disappeared.
There are several probable reasons for this sudden reduction compared with typical summers. The weather has not helped, with a cool and wet spring across much of the country suppressing (抑制) insect numbers. But even with that factored in, this year’s sudden drop comes after many years of much longer-term decline.
Dave Goulson, one of the UK’s leading entomologists, estimates that insect populations compared with a century ago are 90% to 95% down. “This was not caused by one wet spring: it is the result of a combination of factors that include the rise of ever more intensive farming, habitat loss, pollution and the impacts of climate breakdown,” he says.
Aside from the depressing silence of gardens, woods and grasslands, there are more practical consequences. For example, many of our crop plants depend on wild insects to pollinate (对……授粉) them. Insects are also the food source of many mammals and birds that are also in decline.
The present position is nonetheless a wake-up call about the scale of losses that have taken place in recent decades. It is very clear that a major change is needed now. It is pleasing to see that the government has a sense of the challenge in front of us and has committed to positive measures.
We will need to go further, though, including shifting the culture that favors neat and tidy verges (绿地) to create wilder gardens and bigger, better and more connected natural habitats. All that will be needed is not only to stop long-term decline but also to create the toughness that our wildlife at present lacks, which will be needed more and more as climate breakdown leads to more extreme weather.
8. What can be inferred about the insect decline
A. It’s not easy to spot. B. It’s a recent phenomenon.
C. It’s due to the hot summer. D. It’s part of a long-term trend.
9. What is a direct impact of insect decline on ecosystems
A. Increased crop yields. B. Shifts in weather patterns.
C. Reduced plant reproduction. D. Enhanced wildlife adaptability.
10. What specific measures are needed to support wildlife
A. Planting more neat and tidy verges.
B. Establishing nature reserves and reducing habitat destruction.
C. Increasing research investment in wildlife population monitoring.
D. Introducing advanced technologies to control other threats to wildlife.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Climate change effects. B. The role of insects in nature.
C. A sharp drop in insect numbers. D. Government measures on insects.
D
What Could the School of 2050 Look Like
Thanks to technology-driven advances in education, the school of 2050 may look different in many ways. For example, on entering the classroom, biometric scanning (生物识别扫描) will allow students to check in. Teachers will be able to gather attendance data automatically. For the school of the future, there will be no need to deal with heavy curtains or dust-covered blinds; we’ll have smart glass. Windows can automatically adjust their colors, protecting both our eyes and screens.
By 2050, 3D printers will have become a standard appliance, both in the home and at school. As a learning aid, they’ll have become crucial, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts.
Adaptive learning systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) will have become integrated into the school environment by 2050. Personalized learning experiences will take into account learning styles and create adaptive assessments that adjust in real time based on performance. AI may also be used to analyze pupils’ work, even so far as predicting future performance, helping teachers understand which students need more guidance on a particular concept before they fall behind.
Students will be able to get immediate feedback (反馈), with suggested areas for improvement and more personalized tutoring (辅导) based on their strengths and weaknesses. And homework assignments will mostly be online. From downloading the assignment at the end of the lesson to submitting it remotely, students will be able to view their coursework, see the percentage completed, and track general assessments.
Gone will be the days of carrying heavy textbooks, and hurriedly putting them into lockers after lessons. Students of the future can look forward to having recommended reading materials right at their fingertips via e-readers and tablet devices which can be operated through virtual reality. As a result, dependence on paper products will be reduced. Though paper won’t disappear completely, it’ll be eco-friendly, either recycled or made from fast-growing plants like bamboo.
12. How will students in 2050 sign in
A. With check-in sheets. B. By biometric scanning.
C With a teacher’s headcount. D. By messaging the teacher.
13 What is the main focus of paragraphs 3 and 4
A. AI’s impact on reducing school operational costs.
B. The role of AI in personalizing student learning paths.
C. The use of virtual reality in enhancing physical education.
D. The benefits of adaptive learning systems for student safety.
14. What can we learn about the future textbooks
A. They only use bamboo paper. B. They will remain paper-based.
C. Digital ones may replace them. D. All the students in the class only need one.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To criticize traditional teaching methods.
B. To highlight the challenges faced by students.
C. To inform readers about the future of schools.
D. To promote the use of technology in education.
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。
Advice to the Hard-working Girl
You are not a superwoman. No matter how much you think you could handle, sometimes you need to take a step back and realize when you’re taking on too much. No one wants to be the one to quit, but sometimes taking a break is necessary to get work done effectively.
Practice the following things to help you accomplish this:
___16___
In order to please everyone, you try to say “yes” and be nice, not knowing that you’re hurting yourself in the long run. Saying “yes” to everything adds pressure. You always need to make sure not to let anyone down and forget that you have to take care of yourself, too. ___17___.
Take on what you can handle
Look, everyone knows you have the power to take on whatever you put your mind to, but don’t let that make you feel like you have to take on everything at once. ___18___. For example, if there are twenty things you need to do, do ten today and ten at another time.
It’s all about balance
___19___. Taking on too much at times makes you forget that there is a life to live. Everyone is proud of the work you’ve done but they miss you, too. Take a day to hang out with friends and family. The work will still be there, and balancing work with fun will actually make you more efficient.
Sleepless nights are awful
When it comes to not being able to sleep, it should be a wake-up call. ___20___. Usually, when your mind is restless, it’s a sign that something is wrong. Over stressing could be the reason why you're losing out on sleep and not sleeping makes you have a bad day. No one wants that, so don’t do it to yourself.
A. Take a deep breath
B. Stop saying “yes” to everything
C. You should learn to break things up
D. Work is good, but make sure to save time for fun
E. Keep that in mind when you try to be there for family
F. You should know you can say “no” when you feel overloaded
G. It means your body is off and you need to get it back in order
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. G
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Winston Davis is a heating engineer and social activist. This summer, he learned that his 12-year-old nephew was robbed (抢劫) by a 16-year-old boy at knifepoint. Winston contacted the boy via a phone his nephew had kept in his bag and successfully ____21____ him.
In particular, when Winston met up with the teenager, he was ____22____ by the teen’s willingness to admit his mistake. He also got his nephew’s ____23____ back.
“He could have ____24____ turned off the phone,” Winston said in the video he posted online. “In life sometimes, people do things that they ____25____ and then they want to try to make something change after that and what we’re doing, along with them, is a big ____26____.”
Winston went on to talk about how the teen shared about his ____27____ with him. “He’s 16 years old and has been in and out of detention (拘留) centres. He lives in a supported living place and has no qualifications. Despite this, he is fond of computer engineering and wants to seek a(n) ____28____ job in this field.”
After Winston ____29____ his video about the teen, it went viral (迅速传播). And many people were ____30____ to want to help the teen. “The way to ____31____ this child may have to be carefully considered. So, gonna get back to people as soon as I can, thank you,” Winston said in a follow-up video.
He can identify with the young man, because back when he was ____32____, he went to prison on a drug charge. But after he got out, Winston ____33____ a complete change in his way of living.
“If he takes the ____34____ that are presented to him, he has the potential to really change his life,” Winston said about the ____35____. “I hope he does.”
21. A. located B. selected C. attracted D. refused
22. A. annoyed B. impressed C. disappointed D. frightened
23. A. bag B. card C. wallet D. knife
24. A. carelessly B. easily C. proudly D. frequently
25. A. enjoy B. forget C. regret D. accept
26. A. day B. shock C. loss D. moment
27. A. money B. life C. comprehension D. strength
28. A. relevant B. hard C. important D. boring
29. A. adjusted B. responded C. shared D. repeated
30. A. appointed B. believed C. expected D. stimulated
31. A. punish B. support C. teach D. persuade
32. A. tired B. late C. ill D. younger
33. A. broke from B. figured out C. decided on D. agreed on
34. A. opportunities B. stresses C. realities D. guarantees
35. A. prison B. video C. teen D. story
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Wudang Mountains, located in Shiyan, Central China’s Hubei Province, ____36____ (be) famous for their wonderful natural landscapes, large ancient temples among the hills, long-standing Taoist culture and Wudang martial arts (武术). In December 1994, an ancient building complex at Wudang ____37____ (list) as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because ____38____ the religious significance and architectural achievements of the buildings within the complex, such as the Yuxu Palace.
The place often appears in various martial arts novels and films, showcasing its ____39____ (culture) appeal. Some scenes in ____40____ movie The Karate Kid were shot at famous places among the mountains such as the Golden Hall and Nanyan Palace, which are ____41____ (exact) the spots that draw filmmakers.
The Wudang Mountains have become a pilgrimage (朝圣) site for Wudang martial artists, especially Tai Chi practitioners from China and abroad. Ingo, 52, is one of the best representatives of foreigners who are fond of Tai Chi. “I was searching for something ____42____ would be good for my mind and body. Finally, I found TaiChi,” he said.
In recent years, exchanges between Wudang and overseas ____43____ (region) have been on the rise, ____44____ (create) opportunities for Wudang martial arts to go abroad. More people around the world are becoming _____45_____ (interest) in Tai Chi, Wudang martial arts and Taoist culture, which helps attract more foreigners to the region for short-term travel or long-term stays.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是光明中学高二学生李华，得知市博物馆正在招募暑假期间做英文讲解的志愿者，向外国游客介绍汉代历史文物。请你用英文给相关负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：
1.自我介绍以及陈述申请意愿；
2.个人优势；
3.希望批准。
参考词汇：招募recruit;汉代历史文物Han Dynasty artifacts
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 Sir or Madam,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
I was working in a major UK toy store. One Christmas, the highly sought-after items were remote-controlled toy cars. They came in different colors and had various features, making them a popular choice among kids.
One morning, an elderly woman entered the store. She was wandering around, looking a bit lost and confused as she browsed through the shelves. Eventually, she made her way to the section where the remote-controlled toys were displayed. She took out a piece of paper from her pocket, examined it carefully, and then approached the counter with a hesitant look.
I accompanied her back to the remote-controlled toy section. She handed me the note, which read, “I hope my grandma, my only family member, always stays healthy. And I really want a remote-controlled car for Christmas.” As I read the wish list, a wave of pity washed over me. This little boy, who had lost his parents at a young age and now only had his grandma, first thought of her well-being.
I nodded and assured her that she was in the right place. A smile spread across her face, and she seemed relieved that she had found the right item. “I've come such a long way,” she said. “My grandson's so well-behaved. Every day, he helps me with the housework around our small house. I want to give him something he really wanted for Christmas.” As she spoke, her eyes shone with love.
I slowly introduced the different models available to her, their features and the prices. She listened carefully. After some consideration, she decided to choose the cheapest one.
When it was time for the elderly woman to pay, she counted the money in her hands carefully, and her face gradually showed signs of anxiety. Looking a bit embarrassed, she raised her head and said in a shaky voice that she was a little short of money. As it turned out, she was only 5 short, but to her, it seemed like an unbridgeable gap. So, with a heavy heart, she decided to come back and buy the toy car next time.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At that moment, I couldn't bear to see her disappointed.
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A few days later, the elderly woman came back to thank me with homemade items.
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