江苏省兴化中学2026届高三上学期阶段性测试（二）英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

江苏省兴化中学2025-2026学年秋学期高三年级阶段性测试(二) 英语
时间:2025年9月
第一部分(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间 将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 probably is the girl's favorite food
A. Chips. B. Salad. C. Toast.
2. What is the man supposed to do on Saturday
A. Take a course.
B. Rest at home.
C. Go over his lessons.
3. How much should the woman pay in total
A. $31.5. B. $35. C. $38.5.
4. Where is the new owner of the house from
A. Arizona. B. California C. New York.
5. Why did the man's wife disagree with his plan
A. To be closer to her parents.
B. To maintain a high salary
C. To live in a big house.
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15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. How much might the electricity bill be
A. $100. B. $250. C. $350.
7. What does the woman request from the man
A. His phone number
B. His email address.
C. His home address.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What classes does Seven Islands Sports Center mainly offer
A. Swimming. B. Yoga. C. Dancing.
9. How many days per week can an Under Super member use the facilities
A. Four. B. Six. C. Seven.
10. Which membership does the man decide on
A. Under Super. B. Middle Class. C. Low Class.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why is the woman heading to Madrid
A. To travel.
B. To take up a new post
C. To attend a conference.
12. What does the woman probably need to do before leaving
A. Pack her baggage.
B. Apply for a visa.
C. Book the flight.
13. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Pick her up at the airport.
B. Take her to the airport.
C. Help with her work.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What did the girl do this morning
A. She wrote a diary.
B. She wrote her paper.
C. She surfed the Internet.
15. Who invented the umbrella for rain
A. A German. B. An American. C. A Chinese.
16. When did the British first use umbrellas
A. In the 20th century.
B. In about 450 BCE.
C. In the 18th century.
17. What does the man probably do
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A historian.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What kind of event is The World of Ants
A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A demonstration.
19 Where will the film be shown
A. In Theatre C. B. In the Insect House. C. In the Exhibition Room.
20. At what time will the ants be on display
A. 11:00 am. B. 2:30 pm. C. 3:45 pm.
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)
A
Apply and Fly — Fly-in Programs for College Visits
College fly-in programs are opportunities for high school students to visit colleges over the course of a few days and meet students from all around the world with various interests. The visit is at no cost to the student.
You should apply if you really want to go to that college or if you’ re not quite sure what living there would be like. Applying takes time, so don’t do it unless you’ re seriously considering the school — that time could be better spent on your college applications and internships (实习).
Timeline and Tips:
1. Do your research early. Make a list of your target colleges. Do they have a fly-in program When is the application due
2. Write and edit essays. By doing so, you’re taking baby steps toward the process of submitting the demanding college essays.
3. Submit! (Preferably a couple of days before the deadline, just in case.)
4. Wait. Generally, students will receive results at least two weeks before the event.
Results Day:
Read the email carefully.
Waitlisted If you wish to remain on the list, you may have to email back within a certain time frame (it’ ll say in the email) to keep your spot.
ACCEPTED! Congratulations! Make sure you do the following:
1. Submit permission forms on time. Do not lose your spot by forgetting to do so.
2. Pack at least two days before! Last-minute packing leads to forgotten items.
3. Join a group chat. Tapping“add” on group chats is easier and faster than swapping phone numbers. Plus, you will probably only get the numbers of the handful of students you’ ll actually keep in touch with. Who knows, you might end up at the same college!
1. Why are fly-in programs offered
A. To assess students’ levels.
B. To develop students’ interests.
C. To expose students to college life.
D. To collect student feedback on colleges.
2. What are applicants of fly-in programs advised to do
A. Plan for potential fees. B. Make a list of programs.
C. Provide evidence of research. D. Avoid last-minute submission.
3. Which of the following methods does the text suggest for reaching other attendees
A. Emails. B. Messaging groups.
C. Phone calls. D. In-person meetups.
B
Many people assume that siblings naturally grow up to be close, but for me, that wasn’t the case. When I was seven, I moved from London to Florida with my two sisters, while my four brothers stayed behind. We didn’t reunite until I was seventeen. The long separation and lack of communication caused our bond to fade completely.
This emotional distance still affects me. I feel grief when I see other families enjoying sibling vacations or holiday jokes. I’ve come to understand that our broken relationships were caused by family changes, poor communication, and favoritism (偏袒) — experiences that are common for many. Therapist (治疗专家) Phebe Brako-Owusu explains that sudden family shifts without explanation or emotional support can seriously hurt children. Favoritism, too, can damage sibling trust and create pressure, even for the so-called “favorite” child.
Understanding the causes helped, but healing didn’t begin until I started therapy. Therapy helped me recognize how not having my feelings understood led to bitterness and silence. It also helped me take responsibility for my role in these conflicts and show empathy toward my siblings’ experiences. Experts suggest doing personal work before trying to reconnect with siblings, and if you do choose to talk, use “I” statements and be clear about your purpose — whether it’s trying to make peace or setting boundaries.
As a parent now, I reflect on how parents can prevent such issues. Brako-Owusu recommends encouraging open communication, avoiding favoritism, and creating space for siblings to bond. Even if a relationship can’t be repaired now, it doesn’t mean it never will. I hold on to hope that someday my siblings and I may reconnect.
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. She remained close to her brothers through letters.
B. She was excited to live in the U. S. with her sisters.
C. She never wanted to be taken away from hometown.
D. She was emotionally affected by the move at age seven.
5. Which of the following would Brako-Owusu most likely disapprove of
A. Sharing decision-making.
B. Not explaining family change.
C. Seeking for psychological help.
D. Not favoring a certain child.
6. What is advised before trying to reconnect with siblings, according to experts
A. Going through necessary self-reflection.
B. Focusing on building new family traditions.
C. Waiting for siblings to initiate the conversation.
D. Breaking down boundaries without conditions.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards repairing her relationship with her siblings
A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic.
C. Indifferent. D. Reserved.
C
When you see robotic lawnmowers’ blades (割草机的叶片) moving fast, you are expecting a more beautiful and tidier lawn in front of your eyes. But sadly, sometimes you can see injured or even dead hedgehogs (刺猬). What a horrible scene!
Sophie Lund Rasmussen, a member of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, carried out hedgehog crash tests to see if robotic lawnmowers were safe and found the animal was often endangered by the blades because the technology couldn’t detect it.
The sensors and cameras are typically too weak to detect hedgehogs hidden in the grass. The automatic computer-controlled lawnmowers are more dangerous to hedgehogs than human-powered machines because a person would likely discern the animal and stop.
Rasmussen hopes her tests will be known by designers to ensure robotic lawnmowers are hedgehog-safe. “This will eventually allow for a labeling system guiding the consumers into buying hedgehog-friendly robotic lawnmowers, and therefore contribute to the conservation of this declining and beloved species,” she said.
Rasmussen’s finding suggests that these deadly machines need better sensors to spot the animal and change the direction of blades to reduce harm. She added, “The next step is definitely also to apply advanced technology such as camera recognition, which will eventually allow the robotic lawnmowers to detect hedgehogs at a distance, and avoid them.”
Rasmussen tested 19 different types of robotic lawnmowers which are available to buy and found some models were safer for small hedgehogs than others. However, all of these lawnmowers had to physically interact with hedgehogs to detect them before they reacted. Her wish for future machines was that they could detect hedgehogs at a distance and change direction.
“For now, the best advice is to check the lawn for any hedgehog before starting the robotic lawnmower or to only let it run during the day as this reduces the risk of encounters with hedgehogs, which are active primarily at night,” Rasmussen said.
8. What is paragraph 1 mainly intended to show
A. Robotic lawnmowers have gained popularity. B. The number of hedgehogs is declining quickly.
C. It’s very challenging to maintain a beautiful lawn. D. Robotic lawnmowers are dangerous to hedgehogs.
9. What does the underlined word “discern” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Spot. B. Support. C. hide. D. Protect.
10. Rasmussen hopes current robotic lawnmowers can be _________.
A. sold at a more reasonable price B. improved with high technology
C. redesigned by some animal lovers D. changed into human-powered machines
11. What is Rasmussen’s suggestion on using robotic lawnmowers
A. checking their blades first. B. Following them all the time.
C. Training them with hedgehogs. D. Avoiding using them at night.
D
San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in Chile’s Atacama Desert, is a busy tourist destination. Tour operators and sellers call out to visitors in English in an attempt to turn heads, before trying French, German, or Mandarin. They turn away and whisper in Spanish if they are unsuccessful.
Long before these tourists arrived, another language had been spoken in the region-Ckunsa. Once declared extinct in the 1950s, Ckunsa is still alive in the depths of the desert. “I don’t accept that my native language is extinct,” said 55-year-old Tomás Vilea. “We are going to revitalize our language. It’s not just about communication. It’s our identity.”
The Ckunsa language faced serious suppression (压制) in the 1800s when public schools were established and Spanish was made the dominant language. The Chilean government is now taking steps to help preserve native languages. A curriculum focusing on “the language and culture of ancestral peoples” has been introduced, which is taught to students in areas with significant native populations.
In recent years, local initiatives in the Atacama Desert have also aimed to restore Ckunsa. In 2022, 1,300 Ckunsa dictionaries were distributed to primary school students in San Pedro de Atacama. In the desert oasis of Calama, children are now learning the language at their school. Tomás Vilea is the Ckunsa teacher at the school, helping to pass down the language to a new generation. Although countless words have faded like stars, which is a sorrowful loss of cultural heritage, the community passionately recovers old terms from ancient songs and texts.
Vilea and others feel it is vital to preserve Ckunsa for future generations. “We’re trying to leave something behind for our children,” says teacher Ilia Reyes Aymani. She believes that with persistence, Ckunsa can grow as a language, and the community’s heritage will live on. Through the efforts of people like Vilea and Reyes Aymani, Ckunsa is making a slow but steady comeback. “It’s wonderful to see how people are taking it up,” Reyes Aymani says. “The more we spread the words, the more the language grows.”
12. Why do sellers in San Pedro de Atacama speak different languages to visitors
A. To seek business opportunities. B. To show friendliness to tourists.
C. To improve their language skills. D. To promote the fame of the town.
13. What effort has been made to preserve Ckunsa
A. Replacing Spanish with Ckunsa in schools.
B. Integrating Ckunsa learning into education.
C. Establishing public schools to teach Ckunsa.
D. Listing Ckunsa as the nation’s cultural heritage.
14. What’s the purpose of recovering old terms from ancient songs and texts
A. To attract foreign visitors.
B. To enlarge Spanish vocabulary.
C. To restore the lost cultural heritage.
D. To simplify language learning for kids.
15 What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Losing Heritage is Losing Our Identity.
B. A Desert’s Lost Tongue finds Its Voice.
C. Saving Calama: The Return of a Race.
D. Exploring Ckunsa: A Window into Atacama.
第二节(共5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。
In today’s world, there are many voices of opposition to the regulations on wearing school uniforms. Some argue uniforms are restrictive and take away individuality. ____16____
Uniforms reduce peer (同辈) pressure and conflict. When students come to school dressed in their own clothes, they may feel pressure to keep up with the latest trends or worry about what their peers might think. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and social exclusion. ____17____ No one child is better or worse off because of what they are wearing. This removes the constant comparisons and competition that can be stressful for some students, and instead, establishes a sense of belonging and community.
Wearing a uniform also simplifies the lives of parents and teachers. There is no more worrying about what to wear or stressing about finding the perfect clothing for a special occasion. Parents can distribute more time and resources to their children’s education, and teachers can focus on teaching, rather than policing students’ dress codes. ____18____ Sustainability and reusability are their main characteristics.
When students wear the same uniform, they feel a sense of belonging and identity with their school. ____19____ Uniforms reflect the values and principles of a school, such as teamwork, discipline, and respect, which are essential for a positive and productive learning environment.
____20____ It requires careful consideration of the benefits and drawbacks, as well as consultation with all interested parties. By weighing the pros and cons, schools can make an informed decision that prioritizes the well-being of all students.
A. Virtually, uniforms benefit at least three sides.
B. This can lead to a sense of pride in their school.
C. However, adopting a school uniform policy is not easy.
D. Uniforms reduce waste and the impact of fast fashion.
E. By wearing uniforms, they are on a same level playing field.
F. Nowadays, simple uniforms have already taken schools by storm.
G. Others claim school uniforms create a positive learning environment.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15题;每小题1分,满分15分)
As a child, I was convinced that a career in health was for me. I dreamed of creating pioneering ____21____ to treat patients all around the world.
But as the years progressed, my ____22____ seemed unattainable. It was hard to see myself in a field where few people from my background were ____23____, since I was one of the only Black students in my STEM courses. I wanted to become both a(n) ____24____ and a surgeon. As a first-generation student, I also struggled to find guidance on how to reach my career goal. But my undergraduate advisers were ____25____ and suggested I focus on one field. These experiences left me ____26____ my plans.
But things changed after I started rowing. I ____27____ joined my college’s boat club just to expand my social circle. Rowing suffers from the same lack of ____28____ as biomedical research, with very few Black women rowers. When I joined the boat club, I was very nervous — the same feeling I experienced in science. I assumed rowing was demanding. Luckily, my fellow rowers ____29____ me, who not only gave me guidance to improve my ____30____, but made me feel valued. Thus, I now ____31____ the fact I’m already doing what once appeared impossible when I’m having my doubts about ____32____ in science.
Rowing also helped me develop discipline and a new approach for tackling difficult tasks. I also began to use a strategy of rowing in my PhD. : viewing my ____33____ experiments as many simple goals. Instead of giving in to the fear of ____34____, I focused on how to ensure each step was successful. Over time, I’ve found a new level of ____35____ — both on the water and in the lab.
21. A. systems B. styles C. facilities D. cures
22. A. ambition B. fantasy C. effort D. exploration
23. A. spotted B. represented C. rewarded D. charged
24. A. inventor B. instructor C. researcher D. rower
25. A. frustrated B. opposed C. refreshed D. motivated
26. A. canceling B. ignoring C. suspecting D. updating
27. A. initially B. smoothly C. secretly D. eagerly
28. A. inspiration B. respect C. tolerance D. diversity
29. A. promoted B. accepted C. forgave D. persuaded
30. A. adaptability B. productivity C. mood D. technique
31. A. reflect on B. put forward C. account for D. look into
32. A. belonging B. meaning C. suffering D. training
33. A. vital B. innovative C. complex D. permanent
34. A. discontent B. disharmony C. inflexibility D. incompetence
35. A. peace B. confidence C. sympathy D. balance
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 Dafo Temple is well-known for housing Asia’s largest reclining (侧卧) Buddha statue. ____36____ (measure) some 35 meters long, the statue is made ____37____ clay on a wooden frame. Also on show in the hall displaying the statue are murals (壁画) dating from Qing Dynasty which tell ____38____ (story) of the Silk Road.
Recognized as one of the ____39____ (exist) largest and best-preserved Buddhist sites in history, Dafo Temple, ____40____ buildings, sculptures and murals, due to ____41____ (they) advanced age, have suffered varying degrees of damage, is also home to over 10,000 valuable cultural relics. At present, a project involving digitizing the temple’s immovable cultural relics ____42____ (plan). Actually, it’s mainly about ____43____ (precise) scanning and recording the details of the temple and then the details ____44____ (record) about the temple’s architecture can be used to build a ____45____ (digit) exhibition space, which will be open to the public next October at the latest.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校上周五举办了“人工智能如何改变学习”的专家讲座。你的外国笔友Jim对此很感兴趣，特发来邮件向你了解情况。请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1.介绍讲座情况；
2.分享你的感受。
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 Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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。
Bear was not a bear. She was a big dog on the Perkinses’ family farm, a woolly creature with floppy ears and paws like bedroom slippers. She protected the ducks and chickens from being eaten by foxes and raccoons (浣熊) .
She guarded the children as well, watching over them as closely as she did the chickens and ducks. In winter the dog ran alongside the children as they sledded (滑雪橇) down snowy hills. In summer she swam with them in a nearby river.
Bear belonged to a breed (品种) that had long been used by Atlantic fishermen to help with their work, and it had a keen instinct for water rescue. When the children were in the river, the dog would swim in circles around them, barking when she felt they went out too far. She was the perfect farm dog — companion, guardian, protector.
The dog’s favorite among the three children was three-year-old little Mike. They often curled up together. Sometimes Bear would doze while Mike pretended to read to her. Often both were sound asleep, a tangle of dark fur, blond hair, small hands and huge paws. At bedtime, Mike saved his last hug for Bear, his “best friend”.
On a cold winter day, when their parents went out to send a parcel, eight-year-old Martha, seven-year-old Sara and Mike, went to slide on the frozen pond of their farm. Shouting happily, they slid back and forth, their boots gliding easily across the ice. They laughed as they watched Bear’s attempts to stop suddenly, which would instead send her skidding beyond them. Then, tired, the three sat down on the ice, with Bear beside them. Suddenly the ice gave way under their combined weight.
As Bear jumped for shore, the three children fell into the freezing cold water. Screaming, Martha and Sarah struggled to find footing on rocks underwater. Branches from a tree nearby provided handholds, and using every bit of their strength, the two girls pulled themselves to shore.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Looking back, they saw little Mike holding on to a broken chunk (大块) of ice, unable to crawl onto it.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: Seeing that, Bear let out a series of woofs and jumped into the water, heading straight for Mike.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
江苏省兴化中学2025-2026学年秋学期高三年级阶段性测试(二) 英语
时间:2025年9月
第一部分(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间 将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 probably is the girl's favorite food
A. Chips. B. Salad. C. Toast.
2. What is the man supposed to do on Saturday
A. Take a course.
B. Rest at home.
C. Go over his lessons.
3. How much should the woman pay in total
A. $31.5. B. $35. C. $38.5.
4. Where is the new owner of the house from
A. Arizona. B. California C. New York.
5. Why did the man's wife disagree with his plan
A. To be closer to her parents.
B. To maintain a high salary
C. To live in a big house.
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15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. How much might the electricity bill be
A. $100. B. $250. C. $350.
7. What does the woman request from the man
A. His phone number
B. His email address.
C. His home address.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What classes does Seven Islands Sports Center mainly offer
A. Swimming. B. Yoga. C. Dancing.
9. How many days per week can an Under Super member use the facilities
A. Four. B. Six. C. Seven.
10. Which membership does the man decide on
A. Under Super. B. Middle Class. C. Low Class.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why is the woman heading to Madrid
A. To travel.
B. To take up a new post
C. To attend a conference.
12. What does the woman probably need to do before leaving
A. Pack her baggage.
B. Apply for a visa.
C. Book the flight.
13. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Pick her up at the airport.
B. Take her to the airport.
C. Help with her work.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What did the girl do this morning
A. She wrote a diary.
B. She wrote her paper.
C. She surfed the Internet.
15. Who invented the umbrella for rain
A. A German. B. An American. C. A Chinese.
16. When did the British first use umbrellas
A. In the 20th century.
B. In about 450 BCE.
C. In the 18th century.
17. What does the man probably do
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A historian.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What kind of event is The World of Ants
A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A demonstration.
19 Where will the film be shown
A. In Theatre C. B. In the Insect House. C. In the Exhibition Room.
20. At what time will the ants be on display
A. 11:00 am. B. 2:30 pm. C. 3:45 pm.
听力答案 略
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)
A
Apply and Fly — Fly-in Programs for College Visits
College fly-in programs are opportunities for high school students to visit colleges over the course of a few days and meet students from all around the world with various interests. The visit is at no cost to the student.
You should apply if you really want to go to that college or if you’ re not quite sure what living there would be like. Applying takes time, so don’t do it unless you’ re seriously considering the school — that time could be better spent on your college applications and internships (实习).
Timeline and Tips:
1. Do your research early. Make a list of your target colleges. Do they have a fly-in program When is the application due
2. Write and edit essays. By doing so, you’re taking baby steps toward the process of submitting the demanding college essays.
3. Submit! (Preferably a couple of days before the deadline, just in case.)
4. Wait. Generally, students will receive results at least two weeks before the event.
Results Day:
Read the email carefully.
Waitlisted If you wish to remain on the list, you may have to email back within a certain time frame (it’ ll say in the email) to keep your spot.
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1. Submit permission forms on time. Do not lose your spot by forgetting to do so.
2. Pack at least two days before! Last-minute packing leads to forgotten items.
3. Join a group chat. Tapping“add” on group chats is easier and faster than swapping phone numbers. Plus, you will probably only get the numbers of the handful of students you’ ll actually keep in touch with. Who knows, you might end up at the same college!
1. Why are fly-in programs offered
A. To assess students’ levels.
B. To develop students’ interests.
C. To expose students to college life.
D. To collect student feedback on colleges.
2. What are applicants of fly-in programs advised to do
A. Plan for potential fees. B. Make a list of programs.
C. Provide evidence of research. D. Avoid last-minute submission.
3. Which of the following methods does the text suggest for reaching other attendees
A. Emails. B. Messaging groups.
C. Phone calls. D. In-person meetups.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
Many people assume that siblings naturally grow up to be close, but for me, that wasn’t the case. When I was seven, I moved from London to Florida with my two sisters, while my four brothers stayed behind. We didn’t reunite until I was seventeen. The long separation and lack of communication caused our bond to fade completely.
This emotional distance still affects me. I feel grief when I see other families enjoying sibling vacations or holiday jokes. I’ve come to understand that our broken relationships were caused by family changes, poor communication, and favoritism (偏袒) — experiences that are common for many. Therapist (治疗专家) Phebe Brako-Owusu explains that sudden family shifts without explanation or emotional support can seriously hurt children. Favoritism, too, can damage sibling trust and create pressure, even for the so-called “favorite” child.
Understanding the causes helped, but healing didn’t begin until I started therapy. Therapy helped me recognize how not having my feelings understood led to bitterness and silence. It also helped me take responsibility for my role in these conflicts and show empathy toward my siblings’ experiences. Experts suggest doing personal work before trying to reconnect with siblings, and if you do choose to talk, use “I” statements and be clear about your purpose — whether it’s trying to make peace or setting boundaries.
As a parent now, I reflect on how parents can prevent such issues. Brako-Owusu recommends encouraging open communication, avoiding favoritism, and creating space for siblings to bond. Even if a relationship can’t be repaired now, it doesn’t mean it never will. I hold on to hope that someday my siblings and I may reconnect.
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. She remained close to her brothers through letters.
B. She was excited to live in the U. S. with her sisters.
C. She never wanted to be taken away from hometown.
D. She was emotionally affected by the move at age seven.
5. Which of the following would Brako-Owusu most likely disapprove of
A. Sharing decision-making.
B. Not explaining family change.
C. Seeking for psychological help.
D. Not favoring a certain child.
6. What is advised before trying to reconnect with siblings, according to experts
A. Going through necessary self-reflection.
B. Focusing on building new family traditions.
C. Waiting for siblings to initiate the conversation.
D. Breaking down boundaries without conditions.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards repairing her relationship with her siblings
A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic.
C. Indifferent. D. Reserved.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B
C
When you see robotic lawnmowers’ blades (割草机的叶片) moving fast, you are expecting a more beautiful and tidier lawn in front of your eyes. But sadly, sometimes you can see injured or even dead hedgehogs (刺猬). What a horrible scene!
Sophie Lund Rasmussen, a member of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, carried out hedgehog crash tests to see if robotic lawnmowers were safe and found the animal was often endangered by the blades because the technology couldn’t detect it.
The sensors and cameras are typically too weak to detect hedgehogs hidden in the grass. The automatic computer-controlled lawnmowers are more dangerous to hedgehogs than human-powered machines because a person would likely discern the animal and stop.
Rasmussen hopes her tests will be known by designers to ensure robotic lawnmowers are hedgehog-safe. “This will eventually allow for a labeling system guiding the consumers into buying hedgehog-friendly robotic lawnmowers, and therefore contribute to the conservation of this declining and beloved species,” she said.
Rasmussen’s finding suggests that these deadly machines need better sensors to spot the animal and change the direction of blades to reduce harm. She added, “The next step is definitely also to apply advanced technology such as camera recognition, which will eventually allow the robotic lawnmowers to detect hedgehogs at a distance, and avoid them.”
Rasmussen tested 19 different types of robotic lawnmowers which are available to buy and found some models were safer for small hedgehogs than others. However, all of these lawnmowers had to physically interact with hedgehogs to detect them before they reacted. Her wish for future machines was that they could detect hedgehogs at a distance and change direction.
“For now, the best advice is to check the lawn for any hedgehog before starting the robotic lawnmower or to only let it run during the day as this reduces the risk of encounters with hedgehogs, which are active primarily at night,” Rasmussen said.
8. What is paragraph 1 mainly intended to show
A. Robotic lawnmowers have gained popularity. B. The number of hedgehogs is declining quickly.
C. It’s very challenging to maintain a beautiful lawn. D. Robotic lawnmowers are dangerous to hedgehogs.
9. What does the underlined word “discern” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Spot. B. Support. C. hide. D. Protect.
10. Rasmussen hopes current robotic lawnmowers can be _________.
A. sold at a more reasonable price B. improved with high technology
C. redesigned by some animal lovers D. changed into human-powered machines
11. What is Rasmussen’s suggestion on using robotic lawnmowers
A. checking their blades first. B. Following them all the time.
C. Training them with hedgehogs. D. Avoiding using them at night.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. D
D
San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in Chile’s Atacama Desert, is a busy tourist destination. Tour operators and sellers call out to visitors in English in an attempt to turn heads, before trying French, German, or Mandarin. They turn away and whisper in Spanish if they are unsuccessful.
Long before these tourists arrived, another language had been spoken in the region-Ckunsa. Once declared extinct in the 1950s, Ckunsa is still alive in the depths of the desert. “I don’t accept that my native language is extinct,” said 55-year-old Tomás Vilea. “We are going to revitalize our language. It’s not just about communication. It’s our identity.”
The Ckunsa language faced serious suppression (压制) in the 1800s when public schools were established and Spanish was made the dominant language. The Chilean government is now taking steps to help preserve native languages. A curriculum focusing on “the language and culture of ancestral peoples” has been introduced, which is taught to students in areas with significant native populations.
In recent years, local initiatives in the Atacama Desert have also aimed to restore Ckunsa. In 2022, 1,300 Ckunsa dictionaries were distributed to primary school students in San Pedro de Atacama. In the desert oasis of Calama, children are now learning the language at their school. Tomás Vilea is the Ckunsa teacher at the school, helping to pass down the language to a new generation. Although countless words have faded like stars, which is a sorrowful loss of cultural heritage, the community passionately recovers old terms from ancient songs and texts.
Vilea and others feel it is vital to preserve Ckunsa for future generations. “We’re trying to leave something behind for our children,” says teacher Ilia Reyes Aymani. She believes that with persistence, Ckunsa can grow as a language, and the community’s heritage will live on. Through the efforts of people like Vilea and Reyes Aymani, Ckunsa is making a slow but steady comeback. “It’s wonderful to see how people are taking it up,” Reyes Aymani says. “The more we spread the words, the more the language grows.”
12. Why do sellers in San Pedro de Atacama speak different languages to visitors
A. To seek business opportunities. B. To show friendliness to tourists.
C. To improve their language skills. D. To promote the fame of the town.
13. What effort has been made to preserve Ckunsa
A. Replacing Spanish with Ckunsa in schools.
B. Integrating Ckunsa learning into education.
C. Establishing public schools to teach Ckunsa.
D. Listing Ckunsa as the nation’s cultural heritage.
14. What’s the purpose of recovering old terms from ancient songs and texts
A. To attract foreign visitors.
B. To enlarge Spanish vocabulary.
C. To restore the lost cultural heritage.
D. To simplify language learning for kids.
15 What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Losing Heritage is Losing Our Identity.
B. A Desert’s Lost Tongue finds Its Voice.
C. Saving Calama: The Return of a Race.
D. Exploring Ckunsa: A Window into Atacama.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
第二节(共5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。
In today’s world, there are many voices of opposition to the regulations on wearing school uniforms. Some argue uniforms are restrictive and take away individuality. ____16____
Uniforms reduce peer (同辈) pressure and conflict. When students come to school dressed in their own clothes, they may feel pressure to keep up with the latest trends or worry about what their peers might think. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and social exclusion. ____17____ No one child is better or worse off because of what they are wearing. This removes the constant comparisons and competition that can be stressful for some students, and instead, establishes a sense of belonging and community.
Wearing a uniform also simplifies the lives of parents and teachers. There is no more worrying about what to wear or stressing about finding the perfect clothing for a special occasion. Parents can distribute more time and resources to their children’s education, and teachers can focus on teaching, rather than policing students’ dress codes. ____18____ Sustainability and reusability are their main characteristics.
When students wear the same uniform, they feel a sense of belonging and identity with their school. ____19____ Uniforms reflect the values and principles of a school, such as teamwork, discipline, and respect, which are essential for a positive and productive learning environment.
____20____ It requires careful consideration of the benefits and drawbacks, as well as consultation with all interested parties. By weighing the pros and cons, schools can make an informed decision that prioritizes the well-being of all students.
A. Virtually, uniforms benefit at least three sides.
B. This can lead to a sense of pride in their school.
C. However, adopting a school uniform policy is not easy.
D. Uniforms reduce waste and the impact of fast fashion.
E. By wearing uniforms, they are on a same level playing field.
F. Nowadays, simple uniforms have already taken schools by storm.
G. Others claim school uniforms create a positive learning environment.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. D 19. B 20. C
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15题;每小题1分,满分15分)
As a child, I was convinced that a career in health was for me. I dreamed of creating pioneering ____21____ to treat patients all around the world.
But as the years progressed, my ____22____ seemed unattainable. It was hard to see myself in a field where few people from my background were ____23____, since I was one of the only Black students in my STEM courses. I wanted to become both a(n) ____24____ and a surgeon. As a first-generation student, I also struggled to find guidance on how to reach my career goal. But my undergraduate advisers were ____25____ and suggested I focus on one field. These experiences left me ____26____ my plans.
But things changed after I started rowing. I ____27____ joined my college’s boat club just to expand my social circle. Rowing suffers from the same lack of ____28____ as biomedical research, with very few Black women rowers. When I joined the boat club, I was very nervous — the same feeling I experienced in science. I assumed rowing was demanding. Luckily, my fellow rowers ____29____ me, who not only gave me guidance to improve my ____30____, but made me feel valued. Thus, I now ____31____ the fact I’m already doing what once appeared impossible when I’m having my doubts about ____32____ in science.
Rowing also helped me develop discipline and a new approach for tackling difficult tasks. I also began to use a strategy of rowing in my PhD. : viewing my ____33____ experiments as many simple goals. Instead of giving in to the fear of ____34____, I focused on how to ensure each step was successful. Over time, I’ve found a new level of ____35____ — both on the water and in the lab.
21. A. systems B. styles C. facilities D. cures
22. A. ambition B. fantasy C. effort D. exploration
23. A. spotted B. represented C. rewarded D. charged
24. A. inventor B. instructor C. researcher D. rower
25. A. frustrated B. opposed C. refreshed D. motivated
26. A. canceling B. ignoring C. suspecting D. updating
27. A. initially B. smoothly C. secretly D. eagerly
28. A. inspiration B. respect C. tolerance D. diversity
29. A. promoted B. accepted C. forgave D. persuaded
30. A. adaptability B. productivity C. mood D. technique
31. A. reflect on B. put forward C. account for D. look into
32. A. belonging B. meaning C. suffering D. training
33. A. vital B. innovative C. complex D. permanent
34. A. discontent B. disharmony C. inflexibility D. incompetence
35. A. peace B. confidence C. sympathy D. balance
【答案】21 D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B
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 Dafo Temple is well-known for housing Asia’s largest reclining (侧卧) Buddha statue. ____36____ (measure) some 35 meters long, the statue is made ____37____ clay on a wooden frame. Also on show in the hall displaying the statue are murals (壁画) dating from Qing Dynasty which tell ____38____ (story) of the Silk Road.
Recognized as one of the ____39____ (exist) largest and best-preserved Buddhist sites in history, Dafo Temple, ____40____ buildings, sculptures and murals, due to ____41____ (they) advanced age, have suffered varying degrees of damage, is also home to over 10,000 valuable cultural relics. At present, a project involving digitizing the temple’s immovable cultural relics ____42____ (plan). Actually, it’s mainly about ____43____ (precise) scanning and recording the details of the temple and then the details ____44____ (record) about the temple’s architecture can be used to build a ____45____ (digit) exhibition space, which will be open to the public next October at the latest.
【答案】36. Measuring
37. of 38. stories
39. existing
40. whose 41. their
42. is being planned
43. precisely
44. recorded
45. digital
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校上周五举办了“人工智能如何改变学习”的专家讲座。你的外国笔友Jim对此很感兴趣，特发来邮件向你了解情况。请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1.介绍讲座情况；
2.分享你的感受。
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 Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to tell you something about the expert lecture on “How AI Changes Learning” held in our school last Friday. The professor introduced the applications of AI in education, like smart tutoring and personalized learning. He also shared some real-world cases where students improved their academic performance significantly with the help of AI tools.
It really broadened my horizons. I realized AI can make learning more efficient and interesting. Moreover, I’m more motivated to explore how to use AI to enhance my own learning process.
Yours,
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。
Bear was not a bear. She was a big dog on the Perkinses’ family farm, a woolly creature with floppy ears and paws like bedroom slippers. She protected the ducks and chickens from being eaten by foxes and raccoons (浣熊) .
She guarded the children as well, watching over them as closely as she did the chickens and ducks. In winter the dog ran alongside the children as they sledded (滑雪橇) down snowy hills. In summer she swam with them in a nearby river.
Bear belonged to a breed (品种) that had long been used by Atlantic fishermen to help with their work, and it had a keen instinct for water rescue. When the children were in the river, the dog would swim in circles around them, barking when she felt they went out too far. She was the perfect farm dog — companion, guardian, protector.
The dog’s favorite among the three children was three-year-old little Mike. They often curled up together. Sometimes Bear would doze while Mike pretended to read to her. Often both were sound asleep, a tangle of dark fur, blond hair, small hands and huge paws. At bedtime, Mike saved his last hug for Bear, his “best friend”.
On a cold winter day, when their parents went out to send a parcel, eight-year-old Martha, seven-year-old Sara and Mike, went to slide on the frozen pond of their farm. Shouting happily, they slid back and forth, their boots gliding easily across the ice. They laughed as they watched Bear’s attempts to stop suddenly, which would instead send her skidding beyond them. Then, tired, the three sat down on the ice, with Bear beside them. Suddenly the ice gave way under their combined weight.
As Bear jumped for shore, the three children fell into the freezing cold water. Screaming, Martha and Sarah struggled to find footing on rocks underwater. Branches from a tree nearby provided handholds, and using every bit of their strength, the two girls pulled themselves to shore.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Looking back, they saw little Mike holding on to a broken chunk (大块) of ice, unable to crawl onto it.
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Paragraph 2: Seeing that, Bear let out a series of woofs and jumped into the water, heading straight for Mike.
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【答案】
Looking back, they saw little Mike holding on to a broken chunk of ice, unable to crawl onto it. Panic slammed into Martha and Sara like a hammer; their breaths came in harsh clouds as the wind howled across the pond. “Mike, keep your arms up — don’t let go!” Martha shouted, her voice cracking with fear. The boy’s lips were turning a frightening shade of blue, and water sloshed over his boots each time the ice tilted. The sisters clung to a low branch, but the thought of re-entering the frigid hole was unbearable. With no adults in sight and daylight fading, the brittle silence of the farm suddenly felt enormous.
Seeing that, Bear let out a series of woofs and jumped into the water, heading straight for Mike. Powerful strokes sliced the surface as spray flew from her coat. When she reached him, she circled once, nudging his armpit with her nose until Mike’s arms slid over her broad shoulders. Instinct took over. Gripping his jacket between her teeth, she turned toward shore and began towing her passenger. Martha and Sara lay flat on the ice, stretching a long branch. The moment Bear’s paws scraped frozen ground, the girls hauled the boy and the dog together, collapsing in a trembling heap of relief.