高二年级第二次阶段性测试
英 语 试 题
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. What will the woman do
A. Pay her own bill. B. Check all the bills. C. Settle all the bills.
2. How does the man find the course
A. The lectures are challenging.
B. The classmates are very active.
C. The classes are less interactive.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Fashion trend. B. Furniture style. C. House decoration.
4. How can players improve their gaming experience
A. By turning up the sound.
B. By changing the game settings.
C. By imagining being inside the game.
5 What does the woman initially plan to do
A. Watch TV. B. Hang out. C. Go hiking.
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. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall.
7. What is the woman concerned about
A. Her stuff may be damaged.
B. The bags might get broken.
C. The room is not safe enough.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is the woman here
A. To place an order. B. To collect the order. C. To postpone the order.
9. What does the man promise to offer
A. An extra cake. B. A full refund. C. A free delivery.
10. Why does the man mention “headline”
A. To lighten the situation.
B. To warn about criticism.
C. To emphasize his efficiency.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the woman's problem
A. Continuous pain when chewing.
B. Sensitivity to hot and cold.
C. A serious stomachache.
12. What does the man suggest doing first
A. Removing the damaged tooth.
B. Cleaning the teeth thoroughly.
C. Filling the small hole
13. What best describes the woman's final attitude
A. Nervous but resistant. B. Hesitant but cooperative. C. Determined but approving.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the woman looking for
A. A campus part-time job. B. A chance to work online. C. A program for job experience.
15. What field is the woman interested in
A. Government policy. B. Environmental work. C. Business management.
16. Why does Mr. Johnson suggest visiting the career center
A. To attend workshops. B. To find listed programs. C. To meet the club leaders.
17. What advice is given on the application process
A. Building up contacts. B. Volunteering at the center. C. Focusing less on coursework.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
18. What is The Honey Kids Asia
A. A magazine. B. A program. C. A company.
19. Who is The Honey Kids Asia intended for
A. Guides. B. Singaporeans. C. Tourists.
20. What can The Honey Kids Asia do for you
A. Save money. B. Babysit kids. C. Open bank accounts.
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
Are you interested in exploring the world of business, or planning to study Economics at university Join this summer program to study business and economics in the historic city of Oxford — home to many business leaders and world-leading companies.
Courses
Course code Description
E002 How do you create a brand We’ll explore key elements of what branding is and why it’s important.
E007 What makes a good manager Explore management theories and understand how good business is supported by good management.
E101 How does globalization influence business Learn about the patterns and effects of trade between countries.
E102 Your final class is based on your teachers’ personal expertise in the field, focusing on the research that they’re interested in.
Instructors
Jamie Dear: He was the former chair of Jacari, an Oxford University charity that provides free lessons for students who don’t speak English as their first language.
Ameya Kamath: He received a first-class honors degree in Economics at University College London.
Stephanie Lester: With senior leadership experience in a variety of education organizations, she is passionate about helping young people to succeed.
Isabella Menca: She studied Economics at the University of Oxford and has a special knowledge of the commercial legal system.
Key facts
Application deadline: 1st May
Application entrance: Submit the forms at the official website
Fees: 7,000 for native students, 7,100 for overseas students
Accommodation: Students can stay at the Oxford campus from 30th June to 13th July
1. What is the primary target audience of the summer program
A. University graduates pursuing advanced economics degrees.
B. High school students exploring business and economics.
C. Professionals seeking legal commercial knowledge.
D. Non-English speakers requiring language training.
2. Who is an expert in business law
A. Jamie Dear. B. Ameya Kamath. C. Stephanie Lester. D. Isabella Menca.
3. What do we know about the program
A. Lower fees will apply to domestic students.
B. Applications will be accepted until 15th May.
C. Accommodation can be available for 3 weeks.
D. Registration forms should be submitted offline.
B
I had wanted to be a cellist (大提琴手) for as long as I could remember.
One evening, while practicing a demanding piece, I pushed myself too far. I felt a burning pain between my wrist and elbow. When it hadn’t got better after a day or two, I started to panic. Days became weeks. I still could not write or play. Weeks turned into months. Opportunities for concerts, recitals (独奏会), and competitions came and went.
When I wasn’t sitting with my instrument, I was punishing myself for my own stupidity. My technique had probably not been secure enough for the demands I was placing on it. But now it was too late.
The turning point came, unexpectedly, during a photo shoot for an up-to-date picture. The photographer suggested I get my cello and see what images of playing might look like. I hesitated—I didn’t see myself as a cellist any more. But then I fetched it and sat playing random pieces of Bach. In that moment, the lens pointing at my instrument and me, I began to understand something I had only half sensed until then. Away from my cello, my shadow was missing. Without it I felt incomplete. But with my instrument I was protected and entirely happy in my own skin.
During that photo shoot I realised I needed to find out what the cello, and its absence, had meant to other cellists, to understand what it meant to me. So I planned a journey across Europe. I encountered cellos destroyed by war and shipwreck, and even a cello that had been turned into a beehive (蜂窝). I even played with a resourceful cellist, who, having lost the use of his right thumb, ties his bow onto his hand with a bicycle inner tube.
Over the course of my travels, I learned I was not alone. Besides, my experience might help others. I am also beginning to look for ways to return to the repertoire (曲目) I loved. Supported by a community of musicians in similar situations, I now celebrate every concert as a step towards healing.
4. What did the author do after the injury
A. Playing Bach to wow listeners. B. Blaming herself for burning out.
C. Trying an alternative career path. D. Securing the performing chances.
5. Why did the photo shoot mark a shift for the author
A. It showed her efforts’ payoff. B. It boosted her public profile.
C. It deepened her cello bond. D. It linked her to top cellists.
6. Which of the following can best describe the author
A. Strong-willed and adaptive. B. Creative but impractical.
C. Ambitious but stubborn. D. Hopeful and realistic.
7 What can we learn from the passage
A. Fortune favors the bold.
B. Constant dripping wears the stone.
C. Good things come to those who wait.
D. When given lemons, make lemonade.
C
Imagine a not-too-distant future, where we each inhabit our own AI-driven digital filter bubble (数字滤泡) , crafted for us alone and designed to serve commercial interests. This future is like 1998’s movie The Truman Show, where the main character unknowingly lived his life within a reality TV show designed by a studio.
Large language models (LLM), won’t turn our lives into reality TV shows. Instead, personalized AI agents threaten to cage each of us in an individualized unreality, profiting from our digital activities and walling us off from genuine connections. Many companies are developing individualized LLM. The principle is that AI will learn about individual users and adapt accordingly. If you’re a superfan of a football team, you’ll be fed updates and ads tailored to your interests.
This may sound harmless. But the next step is to use LLM to create memes (模因，网络梗), or even fake articles. This is a miserable reality because there are neither computational methods nor moral guidelines in place to ensure that the information you receive is true. But just as frightening as the lack of regard for the truth is an even scarier element. You will no longer have such an accurate understanding of the football team as anyone else’s. You will run on information generated only for yourself. This vision is unsettling, even in sports and entertainment. But what of education Politics
With the fall of the press and division of everything, conversations around holiday table have already become impossible for many extended families. Bad as the current situation might be, stranger times lie ahead that make us long for today’s echo chambers (信息茧房). Soon, our bubbles will become smaller and smaller, until our digital worlds involve only ourselves. As a society, with no shared understanding of the world, we will be completely incapable of making fruitful collective decisions.
What’s the way out Find your entertainment in spaces with actual people, exchanging thoughts and creations with each other. Even online, we must keep our understanding of the world grounded in human-authored documents and artifacts. Valuing what humans create is not merely a matter of realness; it also ensures we focus on arguments that an author cared enough to make, on conversations that speakers cared enough to have.
8. Why is The Truman Show in Paragraph 1 mentioned
A. To make a comparison. B. To illustrate a situation.
C. To support an argument. D. To propose a suggestion.
9. What may personalized AI agents do according to the text
A. Cutting individuals off in false realities.
B. Confirming the credibility of the content.
C. Standing by the companies’ moral values.
D. Improving user behavior by feeding targeted ads.
10. What can be inferred from the text
A. AI has raised concerns over privacy.
B. LLMs are in need of faster tech upgrade.
C. Echo chambers weaken collective decision-making.
D. Technology development results in a divided society.
11. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. AI and the Future of Human Interaction
B. AI Will Turn Our Lives into The Truman Show
C. The Truman Show Predicts AI’s Impact on Media
D. Digital Bubbles and the Value of Human Creations
D
My late mother was an artist of some renown in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decades career, her paintings evolved from highly representational watercolors into mixed-media abstracts. Growing up, I could draw a little myself and enjoyed doing so, but I never had her talent. Once, I asked her how I could improve. I supposed I expected her to say something like “Practice 10,000 hours.” Instead, she told me to look at what I wanted to draw. I stared at a tree, noticing details I’d ignored before: the rough bark, shifting shadows, and delicate leaves. Drawing each detail carefully, I created my best work yet. More importantly, I discovered the joy of truly observing the world.
This act of deep attention is called savoring — a skill that enriches both art and life. Psychologists define it as “fully appreciating positive moments,” like enjoying a sunset or reliving happy memories. Studies show savoring activates the brain’s reward system, reduces sadness, and boosts happiness. In experiments, people who focused on daily positive experiences became happier, especially those with fewer good moments. Savoring also creates vivid, lasting memories of joy.
Yet humans naturally focus on negatives — a survival instinct from ancestors who needed to avoid dangers. Today, this “negativity bias (偏见)” often backfires, making us trapped in problems and overlook good moments. Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life satisfaction.
The solution Practice savoring. Start with positive moments: pause to enjoy a meal or a friend’s laugh. But challenges can also be savored. Try a “failure journal”: write down a setback (e.g., an argument), leave space, then return weeks later to note lessons learned (“I improved communication”). Months later, add positive outcomes (“We grew closer”). This involves savoring — and shows how you can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth and perspective. This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties, much like finding beauty in an imperfect drawing.
My mother’s advice wasn’t just about art — it was about living. By observing deeply, we uncover hidden layers in both the ordinary and the difficult. Savoring turns fleeting moments into lasting joy and challenges into growth. That’s the true art of life.
12. What does the author focus on by the personal story
A. Observing the world is essential for a painting.
B. Every detail deserves attention when drawing.
C. Deep attention is a source of living a happy life.
D. Savoring is a skill of truly observing the world.
13. What does the author imply about “negativity bias” in modern life
A. It is necessary for survival today. B. It reduces our ability to enjoy life.
C. It helps us avoid dangers effectively. D. It improves people’s life satisfaction.
14. According to the text, what is a “failure journal” used for
A. Reflecting on setbacks to find positive results.
B. Tracking mistakes to avoid errors in the future.
C. Recording positive moments and the emotions.
D. Keeping track of the interpersonal relationships.
15. Why does the author compare “savoring” to “finding beauty in an imperfect drawing”
A. To explain that art involves accepting flaws.
B. To criticize people who focus on negativity.
C. To show challenges can be changed into growth.
D. To argue that art is more important than science.
第二节：(共5小题；每小题2分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Achieving Success in Journalistic News Writing
No book, article or blog post can turn an ambitious writer into a successful journalist. All that it can do is to help the writer learn to write. The primary skill in learning to write is practice. ____16____
Among the most convenient subjects are the events and news in the world around us. Such topics are what skilled journalists write about, and that is why we call this form of writing “journalistic writing”.
Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary. ____17____It is using language to tell what is going on in the world. As such, it requires no special talent beyond seeing and understanding what is taking place around us, to grasp its significance and relation to other events, and to tell others what we have seen and heard.
____18____One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts. The writer considers himself a recorder of the things other persons are doing and thinking.
Another basic part of journalistic writing is that the writer prepares it for a definite purpose. Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences. ____19____However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.
Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing. ____20____If the writer is eager to excel, he must expand his knowledge and education so he can better understand and evaluate the things he sees and hears.
A. It will not do them any good to write news items.
B. To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.
C. To practice writing, one must have something to write about.
D. An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.
E. The writer must write it now or never―without giving up quality.
F. Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose.
G. Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.
第三部分：语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节：(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography.10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a ___21___ eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of3, Morgan has had a hard time ___22___ with others.
___23___ these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that ___24___ others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to ___25___ the art of nature photography.
Not ___26___ with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. ___27___ , he donates ten percent of his ___28___ to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.
However, his motivation for photography ___29___ financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he ____30____ with others. His work has gained ____31____ , with one of his photos picked by National geographic for ____32____ in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his having grace (体面) because it gets people to look ____33____ his issues. “He’s going to make his ____34____ ,” his mother said.
Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our ____35____ and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently.
21. A. elegant B. typical C. unique D. optimistic
22. A. fighting B. interacting C. agreeing D. competing
23. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite
24. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. depress
25. A. admire B. explore C. transform D. promote
26. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored
27. A. Remarkably B. Undoubtedly C. Accidentally D. Dramatically
28. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses
29. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of
30. A. recalls B. imagines C. engages D. encounters
31. A. recognition B. expectation C. strength D. assessment
32. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. exposure
33. A. for B. up C. into D. past
34. A. decision B. living C. way D. fortune
35. A. principle B. intelligence C. ambition D. limits
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s first artificially-bred(人工繁殖) second-generation finless porpoise (江豚) is named Hanbao. The name’s meaning is divided _____36_____two parts: “han” means it was born in Wuhan, Hubei province,_____37_____ “bao” means little baby in Chinese. As the fattest porpoise at a local Baiji dolphin museum in Wuhan, Hanbao _____38_____(weigh) about 70 kilograms.
Finless porpoises, also called “smiling angels”, have become _____39_____ sign of the health of the Yangtze River ecosystem. To prevent their extinction, finless porpoises have been bred artificially. Despite efforts to protect the finless porpoise for over 40 years, ____40____(it) numbers continued to fall. However, a scientific survey of Yangtze finless porpoises ____41____(carry) out on Oct 25 indicated the species’ recovery. The change is owed to a 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River, _____42_____ began on Jan 1, 2021 and the Yangtze River Protection Law that came into effect two months later.
Because of these measures,_____43_____(region) along the Yangtze River have relocated their chemical plants, restored wetlands and reorganized the sailing route. All these efforts ____44____(ultimate) improved the river’s ecological environment, _____45_____(help) to breathe life into the finless porpoise species.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你们班最近组织了一次“时间胶囊”活动，每位同学都存放了一件物品到一个密封的容器中，计划十年后打开。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括：
（1）你存放的物品及理由；
（2）你对此次活动的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris
I’m excited to share with you the “Time Capsule” activity our class recently organized.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Toy Tree
It was a bare tree with thin branches which looked like they might snap (折断) at any moment, but it was the only tree in the estate gardens. In spring, the tree cheered up the grey concrete with its blossom. And, in summer, its shade comforted the restless heat.
Gabe loved the tree. He and his friends played by it all the time. The tree’s blessing for the community, but not for Mr. Snider, the caretaker, who hated the tree. When he had to mow (割) the grass around it or sweep its blossoms or fallen leaves from the path, he would grumble (咕哝), “It’s in my way.” or “Who has to clean up all this mess Me, that’s who!”
Sometimes he threatened to cut it down. One morning before the coming New Year, Gabe spotted him walked towards the tree with a chainsaw (电锯). He shouted, “Mum! What’s Mr. Snider doing ” Mum put down her knitting needles — she was knitting everyone scarves and came over to the window. Gabe grabbed her hand and ran down two flights of stairs to the garden. Soon they were standing between Mr. Snider and the tree.
“Out of my way,” said the caretaker. “Time for this eyesore (眼中钉) to go.”
“This eyesore is of great public interest.” Mum tried to sound important.
“And we love this tree,” begged Gabe.
“Not a good enough reason.” Mr. Snider was getting his chainsaw ready.
Gabe desperately tried to think of more reasons to keep the tree, then he remembered the toy tree he’d seen in town. It had colourful gift tags (礼品签) on it and written on every tag was the name of a toy a child had wished for. Mum had explained to him that if someone took a tag and bought the gift on it, the charity would send it to a child who might not get New Year presents.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Gabe said, “It is going to be a toy tree.”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
By the weekend, the charity tags had arrived.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高二年级第二次阶段性测试
英 语 试 题
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. What will the woman do
A. Pay her own bill. B. Check all the bills. C. Settle all the bills.
2. How does the man find the course
A. The lectures are challenging.
B. The classmates are very active.
C. The classes are less interactive.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Fashion trend. B. Furniture style. C. House decoration.
4. How can players improve their gaming experience
A. By turning up the sound.
B. By changing the game settings.
C. By imagining being inside the game.
5 What does the woman initially plan to do
A. Watch TV. B. Hang out. C. Go hiking.
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. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall.
7. What is the woman concerned about
A. Her stuff may be damaged.
B. The bags might get broken.
C. The room is not safe enough.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is the woman here
A. To place an order. B. To collect the order. C. To postpone the order.
9. What does the man promise to offer
A. An extra cake. B. A full refund. C. A free delivery.
10. Why does the man mention “headline”
A. To lighten the situation.
B. To warn about criticism.
C. To emphasize his efficiency.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the woman's problem
A. Continuous pain when chewing.
B. Sensitivity to hot and cold.
C. A serious stomachache.
12. What does the man suggest doing first
A. Removing the damaged tooth.
B. Cleaning the teeth thoroughly.
C. Filling the small hole
13. What best describes the woman's final attitude
A. Nervous but resistant. B. Hesitant but cooperative. C. Determined but approving.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the woman looking for
A. A campus part-time job. B. A chance to work online. C. A program for job experience.
15. What field is the woman interested in
A. Government policy. B. Environmental work. C. Business management.
16. Why does Mr. Johnson suggest visiting the career center
A. To attend workshops. B. To find listed programs. C. To meet the club leaders.
17. What advice is given on the application process
A. Building up contacts. B. Volunteering at the center. C. Focusing less on coursework.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
18. What is The Honey Kids Asia
A. A magazine. B. A program. C. A company.
19. Who is The Honey Kids Asia intended for
A. Guides. B. Singaporeans. C. Tourists.
20. What can The Honey Kids Asia do for you
A. Save money. B. Babysit kids. C. Open bank accounts.
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
Are you interested in exploring the world of business, or planning to study Economics at university Join this summer program to study business and economics in the historic city of Oxford — home to many business leaders and world-leading companies.
Courses
Course code Description
E002 How do you create a brand We’ll explore key elements of what branding is and why it’s important.
E007 What makes a good manager Explore management theories and understand how good business is supported by good management.
E101 How does globalization influence business Learn about the patterns and effects of trade between countries.
E102 Your final class is based on your teachers’ personal expertise in the field, focusing on the research that they’re interested in.
Instructors
Jamie Dear: He was the former chair of Jacari, an Oxford University charity that provides free lessons for students who don’t speak English as their first language.
Ameya Kamath: He received a first-class honors degree in Economics at University College London.
Stephanie Lester: With senior leadership experience in a variety of education organizations, she is passionate about helping young people to succeed.
Isabella Menca: She studied Economics at the University of Oxford and has a special knowledge of the commercial legal system.
Key facts
Application deadline: 1st May
Application entrance: Submit the forms at the official website
Fees: 7,000 for native students, 7,100 for overseas students
Accommodation: Students can stay at the Oxford campus from 30th June to 13th July
1. What is the primary target audience of the summer program
A. University graduates pursuing advanced economics degrees.
B. High school students exploring business and economics.
C. Professionals seeking legal commercial knowledge.
D. Non-English speakers requiring language training.
2. Who is an expert in business law
A. Jamie Dear. B. Ameya Kamath. C. Stephanie Lester. D. Isabella Menca.
3. What do we know about the program
A. Lower fees will apply to domestic students.
B. Applications will be accepted until 15th May.
C. Accommodation can be available for 3 weeks.
D. Registration forms should be submitted offline.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
I had wanted to be a cellist (大提琴手) for as long as I could remember.
One evening, while practicing a demanding piece, I pushed myself too far. I felt a burning pain between my wrist and elbow. When it hadn’t got better after a day or two, I started to panic. Days became weeks. I still could not write or play. Weeks turned into months. Opportunities for concerts, recitals (独奏会), and competitions came and went.
When I wasn’t sitting with my instrument, I was punishing myself for my own stupidity. My technique had probably not been secure enough for the demands I was placing on it. But now it was too late.
The turning point came, unexpectedly, during a photo shoot for an up-to-date picture. The photographer suggested I get my cello and see what images of playing might look like. I hesitated—I didn’t see myself as a cellist any more. But then I fetched it and sat playing random pieces of Bach. In that moment, the lens pointing at my instrument and me, I began to understand something I had only half sensed until then. Away from my cello, my shadow was missing. Without it I felt incomplete. But with my instrument I was protected and entirely happy in my own skin.
During that photo shoot I realised I needed to find out what the cello, and its absence, had meant to other cellists, to understand what it meant to me. So I planned a journey across Europe. I encountered cellos destroyed by war and shipwreck, and even a cello that had been turned into a beehive (蜂窝). I even played with a resourceful cellist, who, having lost the use of his right thumb, ties his bow onto his hand with a bicycle inner tube.
Over the course of my travels, I learned I was not alone. Besides, my experience might help others. I am also beginning to look for ways to return to the repertoire (曲目) I loved. Supported by a community of musicians in similar situations, I now celebrate every concert as a step towards healing.
4. What did the author do after the injury
A. Playing Bach to wow listeners. B. Blaming herself for burning out.
C. Trying an alternative career path. D. Securing the performing chances.
5. Why did the photo shoot mark a shift for the author
A. It showed her efforts’ payoff. B. It boosted her public profile.
C. It deepened her cello bond. D. It linked her to top cellists.
6. Which of the following can best describe the author
A. Strong-willed and adaptive. B. Creative but impractical.
C. Ambitious but stubborn. D. Hopeful and realistic.
7 What can we learn from the passage
A. Fortune favors the bold.
B. Constant dripping wears the stone.
C. Good things come to those who wait.
D. When given lemons, make lemonade.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
C
Imagine a not-too-distant future, where we each inhabit our own AI-driven digital filter bubble (数字滤泡) , crafted for us alone and designed to serve commercial interests. This future is like 1998’s movie The Truman Show, where the main character unknowingly lived his life within a reality TV show designed by a studio.
Large language models (LLM), won’t turn our lives into reality TV shows. Instead, personalized AI agents threaten to cage each of us in an individualized unreality, profiting from our digital activities and walling us off from genuine connections. Many companies are developing individualized LLM. The principle is that AI will learn about individual users and adapt accordingly. If you’re a superfan of a football team, you’ll be fed updates and ads tailored to your interests.
This may sound harmless. But the next step is to use LLM to create memes (模因，网络梗), or even fake articles. This is a miserable reality because there are neither computational methods nor moral guidelines in place to ensure that the information you receive is true. But just as frightening as the lack of regard for the truth is an even scarier element. You will no longer have such an accurate understanding of the football team as anyone else’s. You will run on information generated only for yourself. This vision is unsettling, even in sports and entertainment. But what of education Politics
With the fall of the press and division of everything, conversations around holiday table have already become impossible for many extended families. Bad as the current situation might be, stranger times lie ahead that make us long for today’s echo chambers (信息茧房). Soon, our bubbles will become smaller and smaller, until our digital worlds involve only ourselves. As a society, with no shared understanding of the world, we will be completely incapable of making fruitful collective decisions.
What’s the way out Find your entertainment in spaces with actual people, exchanging thoughts and creations with each other. Even online, we must keep our understanding of the world grounded in human-authored documents and artifacts. Valuing what humans create is not merely a matter of realness; it also ensures we focus on arguments that an author cared enough to make, on conversations that speakers cared enough to have.
8. Why is The Truman Show in Paragraph 1 mentioned
A. To make a comparison. B. To illustrate a situation.
C. To support an argument. D. To propose a suggestion.
9. What may personalized AI agents do according to the text
A. Cutting individuals off in false realities.
B. Confirming the credibility of the content.
C. Standing by the companies’ moral values.
D. Improving user behavior by feeding targeted ads.
10. What can be inferred from the text
A. AI has raised concerns over privacy.
B. LLMs are in need of faster tech upgrade.
C. Echo chambers weaken collective decision-making.
D. Technology development results in a divided society.
11. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. AI and the Future of Human Interaction
B. AI Will Turn Our Lives into The Truman Show
C. The Truman Show Predicts AI’s Impact on Media
D. Digital Bubbles and the Value of Human Creations
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
D
My late mother was an artist of some renown in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decades career, her paintings evolved from highly representational watercolors into mixed-media abstracts. Growing up, I could draw a little myself and enjoyed doing so, but I never had her talent. Once, I asked her how I could improve. I supposed I expected her to say something like “Practice 10,000 hours.” Instead, she told me to look at what I wanted to draw. I stared at a tree, noticing details I’d ignored before: the rough bark, shifting shadows, and delicate leaves. Drawing each detail carefully, I created my best work yet. More importantly, I discovered the joy of truly observing the world.
This act of deep attention is called savoring — a skill that enriches both art and life. Psychologists define it as “fully appreciating positive moments,” like enjoying a sunset or reliving happy memories. Studies show savoring activates the brain’s reward system, reduces sadness, and boosts happiness. In experiments, people who focused on daily positive experiences became happier, especially those with fewer good moments. Savoring also creates vivid, lasting memories of joy.
Yet humans naturally focus on negatives — a survival instinct from ancestors who needed to avoid dangers. Today, this “negativity bias (偏见)” often backfires, making us trapped in problems and overlook good moments. Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life satisfaction.
The solution Practice savoring. Start with positive moments: pause to enjoy a meal or a friend’s laugh. But challenges can also be savored. Try a “failure journal”: write down a setback (e.g., an argument), leave space, then return weeks later to note lessons learned (“I improved communication”). Months later, add positive outcomes (“We grew closer”). This involves savoring — and shows how you can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth and perspective. This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties, much like finding beauty in an imperfect drawing.
My mother’s advice wasn’t just about art — it was about living. By observing deeply, we uncover hidden layers in both the ordinary and the difficult. Savoring turns fleeting moments into lasting joy and challenges into growth. That’s the true art of life.
12. What does the author focus on by the personal story
A. Observing the world is essential for a painting.
B. Every detail deserves attention when drawing.
C. Deep attention is a source of living a happy life.
D. Savoring is a skill of truly observing the world.
13. What does the author imply about “negativity bias” in modern life
A. It is necessary for survival today. B. It reduces our ability to enjoy life.
C. It helps us avoid dangers effectively. D. It improves people’s life satisfaction.
14. According to the text, what is a “failure journal” used for
A. Reflecting on setbacks to find positive results.
B. Tracking mistakes to avoid errors in the future.
C. Recording positive moments and the emotions.
D. Keeping track of the interpersonal relationships.
15. Why does the author compare “savoring” to “finding beauty in an imperfect drawing”
A. To explain that art involves accepting flaws.
B. To criticize people who focus on negativity.
C. To show challenges can be changed into growth.
D. To argue that art is more important than science.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C
第二节：(共5小题；每小题2分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Achieving Success in Journalistic News Writing
No book, article or blog post can turn an ambitious writer into a successful journalist. All that it can do is to help the writer learn to write. The primary skill in learning to write is practice. ____16____
Among the most convenient subjects are the events and news in the world around us. Such topics are what skilled journalists write about, and that is why we call this form of writing “journalistic writing”.
Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary. ____17____It is using language to tell what is going on in the world. As such, it requires no special talent beyond seeing and understanding what is taking place around us, to grasp its significance and relation to other events, and to tell others what we have seen and heard.
____18____One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts. The writer considers himself a recorder of the things other persons are doing and thinking.
Another basic part of journalistic writing is that the writer prepares it for a definite purpose. Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences. ____19____However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.
Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing. ____20____If the writer is eager to excel, he must expand his knowledge and education so he can better understand and evaluate the things he sees and hears.
A. It will not do them any good to write news items.
B. To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.
C. To practice writing, one must have something to write about.
D. An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.
E. The writer must write it now or never―without giving up quality.
F. Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose.
G. Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. D
第三部分：语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节：(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography.10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a ___21___ eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of3, Morgan has had a hard time ___22___ with others.
___23___ these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that ___24___ others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to ___25___ the art of nature photography.
Not ___26___ with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. ___27___ , he donates ten percent of his ___28___ to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.
However, his motivation for photography ___29___ financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he ____30____ with others. His work has gained ____31____ , with one of his photos picked by National geographic for ____32____ in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his having grace (体面) because it gets people to look ____33____ his issues. “He’s going to make his ____34____ ,” his mother said.
Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our ____35____ and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently.
21. A. elegant B. typical C. unique D. optimistic
22. A. fighting B. interacting C. agreeing D. competing
23. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite
24. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. depress
25. A. admire B. explore C. transform D. promote
26. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored
27. A. Remarkably B. Undoubtedly C. Accidentally D. Dramatically
28. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses
29. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of
30. A. recalls B. imagines C. engages D. encounters
31. A. recognition B. expectation C. strength D. assessment
32. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. exposure
33. A. for B. up C. into D. past
34. A. decision B. living C. way D. fortune
35. A. principle B. intelligence C. ambition D. limits
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s first artificially-bred(人工繁殖) second-generation finless porpoise (江豚) is named Hanbao. The name’s meaning is divided _____36_____two parts: “han” means it was born in Wuhan, Hubei province,_____37_____ “bao” means little baby in Chinese. As the fattest porpoise at a local Baiji dolphin museum in Wuhan, Hanbao _____38_____(weigh) about 70 kilograms.
Finless porpoises, also called “smiling angels”, have become _____39_____ sign of the health of the Yangtze River ecosystem. To prevent their extinction, finless porpoises have been bred artificially. Despite efforts to protect the finless porpoise for over 40 years, ____40____(it) numbers continued to fall. However, a scientific survey of Yangtze finless porpoises ____41____(carry) out on Oct 25 indicated the species’ recovery. The change is owed to a 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River, _____42_____ began on Jan 1, 2021 and the Yangtze River Protection Law that came into effect two months later.
Because of these measures,_____43_____(region) along the Yangtze River have relocated their chemical plants, restored wetlands and reorganized the sailing route. All these efforts ____44____(ultimate) improved the river’s ecological environment, _____45_____(help) to breathe life into the finless porpoise species.
【答案】36. into
37. while##and
38. weighs 39. a
40. its 41. carried
42. which 43. regions
44. ultimately
45. helping
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你们班最近组织了一次“时间胶囊”活动，每位同学都存放了一件物品到一个密封的容器中，计划十年后打开。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括：
（1）你存放的物品及理由；
（2）你对此次活动的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris
I’m excited to share with you the “Time Capsule” activity our class recently organized.
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I’m excited to share with you the “Time Capsule” activity our class recently organized. We each placed an item into a sealed container to be opened in ten years!
I chose to put in a handwritten journal from my high school years. It’s filled with daily reflections, funny moments with friends, and my thoughts about the future. I hope that revisiting these pages in a decade will remind me of who I am today and how much I’ve grown.
This activity made me realize how precious memories are and how time shapes us. It’s inspiring to think about reconnecting with our past selves someday. I truly cherish this chance to “dialogue” across time.
Have you ever participated in something similar I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Toy Tree
It was a bare tree with thin branches which looked like they might snap (折断) at any moment, but it was the only tree in the estate gardens. In spring, the tree cheered up the grey concrete with its blossom. And, in summer, its shade comforted the restless heat.
Gabe loved the tree. He and his friends played by it all the time. The tree’s blessing for the community, but not for Mr. Snider, the caretaker, who hated the tree. When he had to mow (割) the grass around it or sweep its blossoms or fallen leaves from the path, he would grumble (咕哝), “It’s in my way.” or “Who has to clean up all this mess Me, that’s who!”
Sometimes he threatened to cut it down. One morning before the coming New Year, Gabe spotted him walked towards the tree with a chainsaw (电锯). He shouted, “Mum! What’s Mr. Snider doing ” Mum put down her knitting needles — she was knitting everyone scarves and came over to the window. Gabe grabbed her hand and ran down two flights of stairs to the garden. Soon they were standing between Mr. Snider and the tree.
“Out of my way,” said the caretaker. “Time for this eyesore (眼中钉) to go.”
“This eyesore is of great public interest.” Mum tried to sound important.
“And we love this tree,” begged Gabe.
“Not a good enough reason.” Mr. Snider was getting his chainsaw ready.
Gabe desperately tried to think of more reasons to keep the tree, then he remembered the toy tree he’d seen in town. It had colourful gift tags (礼品签) on it and written on every tag was the name of a toy a child had wished for. Mum had explained to him that if someone took a tag and bought the gift on it, the charity would send it to a child who might not get New Year presents.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Gabe said, “It is going to be a toy tree.”
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By the weekend, the charity tags had arrived.
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【答案】Possible version：
Gabe said, “it is going to be a toy tree.” He explained that they were going to decorate it and put tags on it so they can buy presents for children who need them. Then he flashed a look for help at his mum. “Yes,” Mum said enthusiastically, "Mr Snider, we’re decorating it this weekend." Mr. Snider looked suspicious. He almost turned purple trying to think up an argument, but he was beaten. He lowered his chainsaw and stormed off. That evening, Gabe and his mum put up posters to let everyone know about the toy tree, and they contacted the charity to get tags.
By the weekend, the charity tags had arrived. The whole community came to decorate the tree. They sang as they hung tags, and it felt like a party. The bare tree soon looked dazzling. Everyone went home, beamingly, with a tag from the toy tree. As Gabe stepped back to admire everyone’s handiwork, he spotted Mr Snider looking out of his window with a frown. Gabe waved at him. “We leave one tag for you!” With hesitation, Mr. Snider let out a sigh, then walked to the toy tree and took it down. At that moment, the tree was not an eyesore any more.
