陕西咸阳市实验中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第一次质量检测英语试卷（含答案）
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咸阳市实验中学2025—2026学年度第一学期第一次质量检测高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did the speakers do
A. They took photos. B. They reported a storm. C. They cleaned the park.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. In a store. C. In the woman’s office.
3. What does the man think of Professor Johnson
A. Easy-going. B. Demanding. C. Difficult.
4. How did the woman spend her vacation
A. She did some gardening.
B. She took walks around her place.
C. She enjoyed the garden scenery.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A sales plan. B. Customer service. C. Operating instructions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is away from work now
A. John. B. Frank. C. Sally.
7. What is the woman looking forward to
A. Contacting Mayhem Electronics.
B. Getting help from another department.
C. Posting a job advertisement right away.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why did Billy perform poorly last year
A. He didn’t adapt to the new school.
B. He didn’t get help from his family.
C. He didn’t try his best to study.
9. What is Billy weak at
A. Writing. B. Spelling. C. Reading.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What was the matter with the first room
A. It had a bad view. B. It was noisy. C. It was untidy.
11. What could be seen from the room the woman stayed in last
A. A garden. B. The ocean. C. A parking lot.
12. What did the hotel manager promise the woman
A. She could get her money back.
B. She could be upgraded with a lower price.
C. She could be accommodated for free next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What first impression did Bonnie leave on the woman
A. She was thoughtful. B. She was quiet. C. She was smart.
14. What did the man ask Bonnie to do
A. To attend a weekend activity. B. To share snacks with him. C. To join the study group.
15. What is Jenny good at
A. Hiking. B. Cooking. C. Communicating.
16. What happened to the woman last week
A. She didn’t feel well.
B. She missed the hiking trip.
C. She failed to join the class discussion.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was Now and Then recorded by Lennon
A. In 1970. B. In 1977. C. In 1979.
18. What made it possible to release Now and Then
A. The use of advanced technology. B. The living will of Lennon. C. The request of fans.
19. What do we know about blue album
A. It consists of classics. B. It was finished in 1967. C. It doesn’t include Now and Then.
20. What did Ringo Starr say about recording the song
A. It would make their album a hit.
B. It allowed the members to get together.
C. It offered a chance to remember Lennon.
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
The Van Gogh Museum: Visitor Information
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, including iconic pieces like Sunflowers and The Starry Night Over the Rh ne. To ensure a smooth visit, here’s key information for visitors:
Opening Hours
Daily: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Extended hours: Fridays until 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.)
Closed: January 1st, December 25th
Ticket Information
Online booking: Required for all visitors (including children under 18, who enter for free). Tickets are released 2 months in advance on the museum’s official website.
On-site tickets: Only available if online tickets are not sold out (rare during peak seasons like summer and holidays).
Prices: Adults (18 — 64): ?20; Seniors (65+): ?17; Students (with valid ID): ?10.
Visitor Tips
Guided tours: Available in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. Tours last 60 minutes and cost ?9 per person (in addition to entry ticket).
Café & Shop: The museum’s café serves light meals and drinks; the shop offers Van Gogh- themed gifts, books, and prints.
Accessibility: Wheelchair access is available throughout the museum. Audio guides (in 11 languages) can be rented for ?6.
For more details, visit www.vangoghmuseum.nl or call +31(0)20 570 5200.
1. What is a requirement for visiting the Van Gogh Museum
A. Buying tickets on-site in advance. B. Booking tickets online beforehand.
C. Paying for entry even for children under 18. D. Arriving before 4: 00 p.m. on Fridays.
2. How much would a group of 2 adults and 1 senior pay for entry tickets
A. ?37. B. ?57. C. ?40. D. ?54.
3. Which service can visitors get for an extra cost
A. Wheelchair access to the museum. B. Free entry for children under 18.
C. An audio guide in 11 languages. D. A visit to the Van Gogh-themed shop.
B
Live with roommates Have friends and family around you Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
4. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph
A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you’re doing.
C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision.
5. What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars
A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn’t care about it.
6. What can we infer about the author
A She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others’ privacy.
C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How to get on well with other family members.
B. How to have one’s own personal space at home.
C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D. How to control the budget when buying groceries.
C
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding (繁育) programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity (圈养).
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
8. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme
A. Costly. B. Controversial. C. Ambitious. D. Successful.
9. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino
A. She loves staying with her mother. B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition D. She is sensitive to heat.
10. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have
A. They had their first born in January. B. They enjoyed exploring new places
C. They lived with their grandmothers. D. They were brought to the reserve young
11. What can be inferred about Porn Lympne Reserve
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. It aims to control the number of the animals.
C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
D
The “marshmallow (棉花糖) test” is a famous psychology experiment that has been repeated many times with children. In the original version a child is placed in a room alone with a marshmallow on a table in front of them. The experimenter tells the child that they can either eat the marshmallow immediately or wait for a short period of time (usually 15 minutes) and receive a second marshmallow as a reward. Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, but most try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows. The results of the original test showed that children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow tended to have better life outcomes later in life, such as higher academic achievement, better social skills, and lower rates of obesity and drug use.
Recently, a new version of the marshmallow test has been conducted with adults. In this experiment, adults were given a choice between receiving a small amount of money immediately or waiting for a larger amount of money after a certain period of time. The results of this adult version of the test were quite different from the original children’s version. While some adults were able to wait for the larger reward, many others were not. In fact, the researchers found that adults who were more impulsive (冲动的) in the marshmallow-like experiment were more likely to have financial problems, such as being in debt or having difficulty saving money.
The researchers also found that there were some factors that influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification (延迟满足). One factor was the person’s level of self-control. Adults with higher levels of self-control were more likely to be able to wait for the larger reward. Another factor was the person’s perception of time. Adults who perceived time as passing more slowly were more likely to be impatient and less likely to wait for the larger reward. Additionally, the researchers found that the context in which the experiment was conducted also played a role. For example, adults were more likely to be impulsive when they were in a hurry or under stress.
12. What do we know about the original “marshmallow test”
A. It was conducted many times with adults.
B. It aimed to test children’s social skills.
C. It showed that children with self-control had better life outcomes.
D. It was repeated to prove the reliability of the results.
13. What did the new version of the marshmallow test with adults find
A. Most adults could wait for the larger reward.
B. Impulsive adults were more likely to have financial problems.
C. Adults were more patient than children in the test.
D. The results were similar to those of the original test.
14. What factors influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification
A. Self-control, perception of time and context.
B. Self-control, level of education and context.
C. Age, perception of time and financial situation.
D. Age, level of education and financial situation.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Marshmallow Test” — A Famous Psychology Experiment
B. Children’s Self-control and Life Outcomes
C. Adults’ Impulsivity and Financial Problems
D. The “Marshmallow Test” for Adults — New Findings
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There is one answer. ___16___.
In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
●Practice gratitude (感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. ___17___. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
● Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. ___18___. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
● ___19___.
So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “___20___.” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. Find your causes
B Start with small tasks
C. Accept the uncomfortable
D. All this adds up to a state of hurry
E. It can also help us practice more patience
F. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My grandmother, Mary, was a gardening artist. She ____21____ herself with the garden and each element there vividly showed her ____22____ for plants.
However, a fruit tree refused to bear fruit. Mary studied all in an attempt to change the ____23____. She spoke to the tree, sang to the tree, ____24____ with this tree—but all in vain. Finally, she contacted a farm expert for help. After Mary’s ____25____ a long list of what she had done, the expert made a dramatic suggestion—____26____ the base of the tree.
Concerned about being considered as a ____27____, Grandma looked both ways before hitting the tree. She knew the shocks would find their way down to the root system and ____28____ the tree, but still doubted the result.
To her ____29____, the next spring the tree bore many fruits. We enjoyed the products of the tree for years to come and often _____30_____ together at how silly this elderly woman must have looked as she hit the defenseless tree. The story will always _____31_____ a great source of joy for our family.
At one time in depression, I called Grandma for _____32_____. “The tree’s greatest strength and value _____33_____ after hardship”, she reminded me _____34_____ that my roots were being awoken by the challenges I faced and that I would be a more _____35_____ “tree” because of them.
21. A. connected B. busied C. challenged D. provided
22. A. passion B. concern C. support D. respect
23. A. agreement B. decision C. environment D. situation
24. A. struggled B. parted C. reasoned D. argued
25. A. hearing B. comparing C. reciting D. discovering
26. A. beat B. protected C. dug D. watered
27. A. cheat B. loser C. fool D. thief
28. A. stimulate B. shake C. remove D. damage
29. A. satisfaction B. shame C. regret D. amazement
30. A. screamed B. laughed C. wondered D. jumped
31. A. come from B. rely on C. serve as D. lead to
32. A. sympathy B. advice C. company D. action
33. A. survived B. changed C. reduced D. came
34. A. gently B. frequently C. suddenly D. nervously
35. A. beautiful B. impressive C. influential D. fruitful
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。
Since its release on July 25, director Shen Ao’s historical film “Dead to Rights”____36____(win) high praise. As of today, the film has earned 479 million yuan at the box office in just four days, while keeping ____37____ impressive 8.6 out of 10 rating from 87,702 reviews on Douban.
The film draws from authentic ____38____(photograph) evidence of Japanese military atrocities (暴行) during the Nanjing Massacre (大屠杀) in the 1930s, centering ____39____ a shelter called the Jixiang Photo Studio. ____40____(initial) focused on survival, the people sheltering there accidentally develop proof of the massacre while processing film for a Japanese military photographer. When ____41____(face) with the cruelty, they choose to save the negatives (底片).
“We consciously avoided ____42____ (exploit) graphic violence during filming,” director Shen Ao said in an interview in Shanghai. “Our aim was ____43____(capture)moments of humanity in war. ”
He said photo studios stand for spaces ____44____life’s happiest moments are captured. Yet in wartime, these very spaces become places for hidden ____45____(crime) and truths demanding exposure.
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，你校英文报“人物剪影”栏目正在征稿，请你以“A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh”为题，写一篇短文介绍一位你最喜欢的中外喜剧演员。内容包括：
（1）该喜剧演员的基本信息；
（2）介绍一部他/她最有趣的作品以及你喜欢这部作品的原因；
（3）你对该喜剧演员的评价。
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。
A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Ms. Eleanor, a senior lady, lives by herself in an urban area. She is a lady with a warm smile and is known for her fondness of bookshops and her habitual walks through the city’s historical region.
One evening, as she was heading back to her home from a park, Ms. Eleanor suddenly realized that her purse was missing. She retraced her steps, searching every corner of the park. Her heart sank with each passing moment, as the purse contained a treasured photograph of her departed husband, which she carried as a precious treasure.
As the sun set casting long shadows along the pavements, Ms. Eleanor felt an overwhelming sense of loss and hopelessness. In the meantime, a young man named Tom was walking home from her cherished job at the community library. As he passed by the bookshop which Ms. Eleanor had visited earlier that day, he spotted something nestled in the corner of the pavement. Interested, he picked it up and discovered it to be a well-worn leather purse. Tom opened the purse, seeking some identification to return it to its owner. It wasn’t long before he saw the cash and personal belongings inside. Recognizing the significance of what he held, he decided to wait at the spot where he found the purse, hoping that the owner would return to search for it.
As nightfall blanketed the city, Ms. Eleanor, with a heavy heart, headed back to her beloved bookshop to make her last attempt to get back her purse. Her pace was slow and weary, yet her determination was strong. As she drew near to the bookshop, she noticed a figure standing under a street lamp, hold something in his hands.
“Pardon me, young person. I was wondering if you happened to come across an old purse ” Ms. Eleanor inquired in a low tone The young man’s face brightened and he was about to hand the purse to the elderly lady. However, he hesitated slightly because he wasn’t entirely certain that the purse actually belonged to the elderly lady.
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。
Paragraph 1: Sensing the young man’s worry Ms. Eleanor decided to confirm her ownership.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: Tom said, “It’s my pleasure. Forget about the money.”
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答案版
咸阳市实验中学2025—2026学年度第一学期第一次质量检测高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did the speakers do
A. They took photos. B. They reported a storm. C. They cleaned the park.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. In a store. C. In the woman’s office.
3. What does the man think of Professor Johnson
A. Easy-going. B. Demanding. C. Difficult.
4. How did the woman spend her vacation
A. She did some gardening.
B. She took walks around her place.
C. She enjoyed the garden scenery.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A sales plan. B. Customer service. C. Operating instructions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is away from work now
A. John. B. Frank. C. Sally.
7. What is the woman looking forward to
A. Contacting Mayhem Electronics.
B. Getting help from another department.
C. Posting a job advertisement right away.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why did Billy perform poorly last year
A. He didn’t adapt to the new school.
B. He didn’t get help from his family.
C. He didn’t try his best to study.
9. What is Billy weak at
A. Writing. B. Spelling. C. Reading.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What was the matter with the first room
A. It had a bad view. B. It was noisy. C. It was untidy.
11. What could be seen from the room the woman stayed in last
A. A garden. B. The ocean. C. A parking lot.
12. What did the hotel manager promise the woman
A. She could get her money back.
B. She could be upgraded with a lower price.
C. She could be accommodated for free next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What first impression did Bonnie leave on the woman
A. She was thoughtful. B. She was quiet. C. She was smart.
14. What did the man ask Bonnie to do
A. To attend a weekend activity. B. To share snacks with him. C. To join the study group.
15. What is Jenny good at
A. Hiking. B. Cooking. C. Communicating.
16. What happened to the woman last week
A. She didn’t feel well.
B. She missed the hiking trip.
C. She failed to join the class discussion.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was Now and Then recorded by Lennon
A. In 1970. B. In 1977. C. In 1979.
18. What made it possible to release Now and Then
A. The use of advanced technology. B. The living will of Lennon. C. The request of fans.
19. What do we know about blue album
A. It consists of classics. B. It was finished in 1967. C. It doesn’t include Now and Then.
20. What did Ringo Starr say about recording the song
A. It would make their album a hit.
B. It allowed the members to get together.
C. It offered a chance to remember Lennon.
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）
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
The Van Gogh Museum: Visitor Information
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, including iconic pieces like Sunflowers and The Starry Night Over the Rh ne. To ensure a smooth visit, here’s key information for visitors:
Opening Hours
Daily: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Extended hours: Fridays until 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.)
Closed: January 1st, December 25th
Ticket Information
Online booking: Required for all visitors (including children under 18, who enter for free). Tickets are released 2 months in advance on the museum’s official website.
On-site tickets: Only available if online tickets are not sold out (rare during peak seasons like summer and holidays).
Prices: Adults (18 — 64): ?20; Seniors (65+): ?17; Students (with valid ID): ?10.
Visitor Tips
Guided tours: Available in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. Tours last 60 minutes and cost ?9 per person (in addition to entry ticket).
Café & Shop: The museum’s café serves light meals and drinks; the shop offers Van Gogh- themed gifts, books, and prints.
Accessibility: Wheelchair access is available throughout the museum. Audio guides (in 11 languages) can be rented for ?6.
For more details, visit www.vangoghmuseum.nl or call +31(0)20 570 5200.
1. What is a requirement for visiting the Van Gogh Museum
A. Buying tickets on-site in advance. B. Booking tickets online beforehand.
C. Paying for entry even for children under 18. D. Arriving before 4: 00 p.m. on Fridays.
2. How much would a group of 2 adults and 1 senior pay for entry tickets
A. ?37. B. ?57. C. ?40. D. ?54.
3. Which service can visitors get for an extra cost
A. Wheelchair access to the museum. B. Free entry for children under 18.
C. An audio guide in 11 languages. D. A visit to the Van Gogh-themed shop.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
B
Live with roommates Have friends and family around you Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
4. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph
A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you’re doing.
C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision.
5. What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars
A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn’t care about it.
6. What can we infer about the author
A She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others’ privacy.
C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How to get on well with other family members.
B. How to have one’s own personal space at home.
C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D. How to control the budget when buying groceries.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
C
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding (繁育) programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity (圈养).
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
8. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme
A. Costly. B. Controversial. C. Ambitious. D. Successful.
9. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino
A. She loves staying with her mother. B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition D. She is sensitive to heat.
10. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have
A. They had their first born in January. B. They enjoyed exploring new places
C. They lived with their grandmothers. D. They were brought to the reserve young
11. What can be inferred about Porn Lympne Reserve
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. It aims to control the number of the animals.
C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D
D
The “marshmallow (棉花糖) test” is a famous psychology experiment that has been repeated many times with children. In the original version a child is placed in a room alone with a marshmallow on a table in front of them. The experimenter tells the child that they can either eat the marshmallow immediately or wait for a short period of time (usually 15 minutes) and receive a second marshmallow as a reward. Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, but most try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows. The results of the original test showed that children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow tended to have better life outcomes later in life, such as higher academic achievement, better social skills, and lower rates of obesity and drug use.
Recently, a new version of the marshmallow test has been conducted with adults. In this experiment, adults were given a choice between receiving a small amount of money immediately or waiting for a larger amount of money after a certain period of time. The results of this adult version of the test were quite different from the original children’s version. While some adults were able to wait for the larger reward, many others were not. In fact, the researchers found that adults who were more impulsive (冲动的) in the marshmallow-like experiment were more likely to have financial problems, such as being in debt or having difficulty saving money.
The researchers also found that there were some factors that influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification (延迟满足). One factor was the person’s level of self-control. Adults with higher levels of self-control were more likely to be able to wait for the larger reward. Another factor was the person’s perception of time. Adults who perceived time as passing more slowly were more likely to be impatient and less likely to wait for the larger reward. Additionally, the researchers found that the context in which the experiment was conducted also played a role. For example, adults were more likely to be impulsive when they were in a hurry or under stress.
12. What do we know about the original “marshmallow test”
A. It was conducted many times with adults.
B. It aimed to test children’s social skills.
C. It showed that children with self-control had better life outcomes.
D. It was repeated to prove the reliability of the results.
13. What did the new version of the marshmallow test with adults find
A. Most adults could wait for the larger reward.
B. Impulsive adults were more likely to have financial problems.
C. Adults were more patient than children in the test.
D. The results were similar to those of the original test.
14. What factors influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification
A. Self-control, perception of time and context.
B. Self-control, level of education and context.
C. Age, perception of time and financial situation.
D. Age, level of education and financial situation.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Marshmallow Test” — A Famous Psychology Experiment
B. Children’s Self-control and Life Outcomes
C. Adults’ Impulsivity and Financial Problems
D. The “Marshmallow Test” for Adults — New Findings
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There is one answer. ___16___.
In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
●Practice gratitude (感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. ___17___. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
● Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. ___18___. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
● ___19___.
So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “___20___.” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. Find your causes
B Start with small tasks
C. Accept the uncomfortable
D. All this adds up to a state of hurry
E. It can also help us practice more patience
F. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. B 19. C 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My grandmother, Mary, was a gardening artist. She ____21____ herself with the garden and each element there vividly showed her ____22____ for plants.
However, a fruit tree refused to bear fruit. Mary studied all in an attempt to change the ____23____. She spoke to the tree, sang to the tree, ____24____ with this tree—but all in vain. Finally, she contacted a farm expert for help. After Mary’s ____25____ a long list of what she had done, the expert made a dramatic suggestion—____26____ the base of the tree.
Concerned about being considered as a ____27____, Grandma looked both ways before hitting the tree. She knew the shocks would find their way down to the root system and ____28____ the tree, but still doubted the result.
To her ____29____, the next spring the tree bore many fruits. We enjoyed the products of the tree for years to come and often _____30_____ together at how silly this elderly woman must have looked as she hit the defenseless tree. The story will always _____31_____ a great source of joy for our family.
At one time in depression, I called Grandma for _____32_____. “The tree’s greatest strength and value _____33_____ after hardship”, she reminded me _____34_____ that my roots were being awoken by the challenges I faced and that I would be a more _____35_____ “tree” because of them.
21. A. connected B. busied C. challenged D. provided
22. A. passion B. concern C. support D. respect
23. A. agreement B. decision C. environment D. situation
24. A. struggled B. parted C. reasoned D. argued
25. A. hearing B. comparing C. reciting D. discovering
26. A. beat B. protected C. dug D. watered
27. A. cheat B. loser C. fool D. thief
28. A. stimulate B. shake C. remove D. damage
29. A. satisfaction B. shame C. regret D. amazement
30. A. screamed B. laughed C. wondered D. jumped
31. A. come from B. rely on C. serve as D. lead to
32. A. sympathy B. advice C. company D. action
33. A. survived B. changed C. reduced D. came
34. A. gently B. frequently C. suddenly D. nervously
35. A. beautiful B. impressive C. influential D. fruitful
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
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。
Since its release on July 25, director Shen Ao’s historical film “Dead to Rights”____36____(win) high praise. As of today, the film has earned 479 million yuan at the box office in just four days, while keeping ____37____ impressive 8.6 out of 10 rating from 87,702 reviews on Douban.
The film draws from authentic ____38____(photograph) evidence of Japanese military atrocities (暴行) during the Nanjing Massacre (大屠杀) in the 1930s, centering ____39____ a shelter called the Jixiang Photo Studio. ____40____(initial) focused on survival, the people sheltering there accidentally develop proof of the massacre while processing film for a Japanese military photographer. When ____41____(face) with the cruelty, they choose to save the negatives (底片).
“We consciously avoided ____42____ (exploit) graphic violence during filming,” director Shen Ao said in an interview in Shanghai. “Our aim was ____43____(capture)moments of humanity in war. ”
He said photo studios stand for spaces ____44____life’s happiest moments are captured. Yet in wartime, these very spaces become places for hidden ____45____(crime) and truths demanding exposure.
【答案】36. has won
37. an 38. photographic
39. on 40. Initially
41. faced 42. exploiting
43. to capture
44. where 45. crimes
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，你校英文报“人物剪影”栏目正在征稿，请你以“A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh”为题，写一篇短文介绍一位你最喜欢的中外喜剧演员。内容包括：
（1）该喜剧演员的基本信息；
（2）介绍一部他/她最有趣的作品以及你喜欢这部作品的原因；
（3）你对该喜剧演员的评价。
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。
A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh
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【答案】参考范文：
A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh
Jia Ling is a well-known Chinese comedian. She is an actress, director, and comedian, famous for her self-deprecating humor and warm-hearted comedy style.
Her funniest work is the film Hi, Mom, where she plays a daughter who travels back in time to meet her young mother. The funny interactions and touching emotions in the film make it both hilarious and moving.
Jia Ling is a shining star in Chinese comedy. She breaks stereotypes with her talent, bringing a lot of joy and inspiration to the audience.
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。
Ms. Eleanor, a senior lady, lives by herself in an urban area. She is a lady with a warm smile and is known for her fondness of bookshops and her habitual walks through the city’s historical region.
One evening, as she was heading back to her home from a park, Ms. Eleanor suddenly realized that her purse was missing. She retraced her steps, searching every corner of the park. Her heart sank with each passing moment, as the purse contained a treasured photograph of her departed husband, which she carried as a precious treasure.
As the sun set casting long shadows along the pavements, Ms. Eleanor felt an overwhelming sense of loss and hopelessness. In the meantime, a young man named Tom was walking home from her cherished job at the community library. As he passed by the bookshop which Ms. Eleanor had visited earlier that day, he spotted something nestled in the corner of the pavement. Interested, he picked it up and discovered it to be a well-worn leather purse. Tom opened the purse, seeking some identification to return it to its owner. It wasn’t long before he saw the cash and personal belongings inside. Recognizing the significance of what he held, he decided to wait at the spot where he found the purse, hoping that the owner would return to search for it.
As nightfall blanketed the city, Ms. Eleanor, with a heavy heart, headed back to her beloved bookshop to make her last attempt to get back her purse. Her pace was slow and weary, yet her determination was strong. As she drew near to the bookshop, she noticed a figure standing under a street lamp, hold something in his hands.
“Pardon me, young person. I was wondering if you happened to come across an old purse ” Ms. Eleanor inquired in a low tone The young man’s face brightened and he was about to hand the purse to the elderly lady. However, he hesitated slightly because he wasn’t entirely certain that the purse actually belonged to the elderly lady.
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。
Paragraph 1: Sensing the young man’s worry Ms. Eleanor decided to confirm her ownership.
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Paragraph 2: Tom said, “It’s my pleasure. Forget about the money.”
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【答案】参考范文：
Sensing the young man’s worry, Ms. Eleanor decided to confirm her ownership. She described the contents of the purse, mentioning the photograph of her late husband whom she cherished deeply. “It’s a small black and white picture, slightly worn at the edges, but it’s the most important thing.” she explained. Tom, moved by her words and the evident sorrow, handed the purse to the elderly woman. The lady was full of gratitude and asked him to accept the money in her purse for his good deed.
Tom said, “It’s my pleasure. Forget about the money.” As the whole incident progressed, a sense of relief and enlightenment enveloped him. Tom added, “It’s I who should be grateful. Your heartfelt thanks is more precious than any money. You’ve also taught me to value my beloved ones. Nice to know you, Ms. Eleanor.” With those words, Tom prepared to depart, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. Ms. Eleanor stood there, a satisfied smile emerging on her face as she viewed Tom’s departure, both having gained a sense of joy from their brief but meaningful interaction.
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did the speakers do
A. They took photos. B. They reported a storm. C. They cleaned the park.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. In a store. C. In the woman’s office.
3. What does the man think of Professor Johnson
A. Easy-going. B. Demanding. C. Difficult.
4. How did the woman spend her vacation
A. She did some gardening.
B. She took walks around her place.
C. She enjoyed the garden scenery.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A sales plan. B. Customer service. C. Operating instructions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is away from work now
A. John. B. Frank. C. Sally.
7. What is the woman looking forward to
A. Contacting Mayhem Electronics.
B. Getting help from another department.
C. Posting a job advertisement right away.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why did Billy perform poorly last year
A. He didn’t adapt to the new school.
B. He didn’t get help from his family.
C. He didn’t try his best to study.
9. What is Billy weak at
A. Writing. B. Spelling. C. Reading.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What was the matter with the first room
A. It had a bad view. B. It was noisy. C. It was untidy.
11. What could be seen from the room the woman stayed in last
A. A garden. B. The ocean. C. A parking lot.
12. What did the hotel manager promise the woman
A. She could get her money back.
B. She could be upgraded with a lower price.
C. She could be accommodated for free next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What first impression did Bonnie leave on the woman
A. She was thoughtful. B. She was quiet. C. She was smart.
14. What did the man ask Bonnie to do
A. To attend a weekend activity. B. To share snacks with him. C. To join the study group.
15. What is Jenny good at
A. Hiking. B. Cooking. C. Communicating.
16. What happened to the woman last week
A. She didn’t feel well.
B. She missed the hiking trip.
C. She failed to join the class discussion.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was Now and Then recorded by Lennon
A. In 1970. B. In 1977. C. In 1979.
18. What made it possible to release Now and Then
A. The use of advanced technology. B. The living will of Lennon. C. The request of fans.
19. What do we know about blue album
A. It consists of classics. B. It was finished in 1967. C. It doesn’t include Now and Then.
20. What did Ringo Starr say about recording the song
A. It would make their album a hit.
B. It allowed the members to get together.
C. It offered a chance to remember Lennon.
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
The Van Gogh Museum: Visitor Information
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, including iconic pieces like Sunflowers and The Starry Night Over the Rh ne. To ensure a smooth visit, here’s key information for visitors:
Opening Hours
Daily: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Extended hours: Fridays until 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.)
Closed: January 1st, December 25th
Ticket Information
Online booking: Required for all visitors (including children under 18, who enter for free). Tickets are released 2 months in advance on the museum’s official website.
On-site tickets: Only available if online tickets are not sold out (rare during peak seasons like summer and holidays).
Prices: Adults (18 — 64): ?20; Seniors (65+): ?17; Students (with valid ID): ?10.
Visitor Tips
Guided tours: Available in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. Tours last 60 minutes and cost ?9 per person (in addition to entry ticket).
Café & Shop: The museum’s café serves light meals and drinks; the shop offers Van Gogh- themed gifts, books, and prints.
Accessibility: Wheelchair access is available throughout the museum. Audio guides (in 11 languages) can be rented for ?6.
For more details, visit www.vangoghmuseum.nl or call +31(0)20 570 5200.
1. What is a requirement for visiting the Van Gogh Museum
A. Buying tickets on-site in advance. B. Booking tickets online beforehand.
C. Paying for entry even for children under 18. D. Arriving before 4: 00 p.m. on Fridays.
2. How much would a group of 2 adults and 1 senior pay for entry tickets
A. ?37. B. ?57. C. ?40. D. ?54.
3. Which service can visitors get for an extra cost
A. Wheelchair access to the museum. B. Free entry for children under 18.
C. An audio guide in 11 languages. D. A visit to the Van Gogh-themed shop.
B
Live with roommates Have friends and family around you Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
4. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph
A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you’re doing.
C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision.
5. What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars
A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn’t care about it.
6. What can we infer about the author
A She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others’ privacy.
C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How to get on well with other family members.
B. How to have one’s own personal space at home.
C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D. How to control the budget when buying groceries.
C
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding (繁育) programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity (圈养).
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
8. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme
A. Costly. B. Controversial. C. Ambitious. D. Successful.
9. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino
A. She loves staying with her mother. B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition D. She is sensitive to heat.
10. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have
A. They had their first born in January. B. They enjoyed exploring new places
C. They lived with their grandmothers. D. They were brought to the reserve young
11. What can be inferred about Porn Lympne Reserve
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. It aims to control the number of the animals.
C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
D
The “marshmallow (棉花糖) test” is a famous psychology experiment that has been repeated many times with children. In the original version a child is placed in a room alone with a marshmallow on a table in front of them. The experimenter tells the child that they can either eat the marshmallow immediately or wait for a short period of time (usually 15 minutes) and receive a second marshmallow as a reward. Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, but most try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows. The results of the original test showed that children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow tended to have better life outcomes later in life, such as higher academic achievement, better social skills, and lower rates of obesity and drug use.
Recently, a new version of the marshmallow test has been conducted with adults. In this experiment, adults were given a choice between receiving a small amount of money immediately or waiting for a larger amount of money after a certain period of time. The results of this adult version of the test were quite different from the original children’s version. While some adults were able to wait for the larger reward, many others were not. In fact, the researchers found that adults who were more impulsive (冲动的) in the marshmallow-like experiment were more likely to have financial problems, such as being in debt or having difficulty saving money.
The researchers also found that there were some factors that influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification (延迟满足). One factor was the person’s level of self-control. Adults with higher levels of self-control were more likely to be able to wait for the larger reward. Another factor was the person’s perception of time. Adults who perceived time as passing more slowly were more likely to be impatient and less likely to wait for the larger reward. Additionally, the researchers found that the context in which the experiment was conducted also played a role. For example, adults were more likely to be impulsive when they were in a hurry or under stress.
12. What do we know about the original “marshmallow test”
A. It was conducted many times with adults.
B. It aimed to test children’s social skills.
C. It showed that children with self-control had better life outcomes.
D. It was repeated to prove the reliability of the results.
13. What did the new version of the marshmallow test with adults find
A. Most adults could wait for the larger reward.
B. Impulsive adults were more likely to have financial problems.
C. Adults were more patient than children in the test.
D. The results were similar to those of the original test.
14. What factors influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification
A. Self-control, perception of time and context.
B. Self-control, level of education and context.
C. Age, perception of time and financial situation.
D. Age, level of education and financial situation.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Marshmallow Test” — A Famous Psychology Experiment
B. Children’s Self-control and Life Outcomes
C. Adults’ Impulsivity and Financial Problems
D. The “Marshmallow Test” for Adults — New Findings
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There is one answer. ___16___.
In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
●Practice gratitude (感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. ___17___. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
● Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. ___18___. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
● ___19___.
So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “___20___.” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. Find your causes
B Start with small tasks
C. Accept the uncomfortable
D. All this adds up to a state of hurry
E. It can also help us practice more patience
F. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My grandmother, Mary, was a gardening artist. She ____21____ herself with the garden and each element there vividly showed her ____22____ for plants.
However, a fruit tree refused to bear fruit. Mary studied all in an attempt to change the ____23____. She spoke to the tree, sang to the tree, ____24____ with this tree—but all in vain. Finally, she contacted a farm expert for help. After Mary’s ____25____ a long list of what she had done, the expert made a dramatic suggestion—____26____ the base of the tree.
Concerned about being considered as a ____27____, Grandma looked both ways before hitting the tree. She knew the shocks would find their way down to the root system and ____28____ the tree, but still doubted the result.
To her ____29____, the next spring the tree bore many fruits. We enjoyed the products of the tree for years to come and often _____30_____ together at how silly this elderly woman must have looked as she hit the defenseless tree. The story will always _____31_____ a great source of joy for our family.
At one time in depression, I called Grandma for _____32_____. “The tree’s greatest strength and value _____33_____ after hardship”, she reminded me _____34_____ that my roots were being awoken by the challenges I faced and that I would be a more _____35_____ “tree” because of them.
21. A. connected B. busied C. challenged D. provided
22. A. passion B. concern C. support D. respect
23. A. agreement B. decision C. environment D. situation
24. A. struggled B. parted C. reasoned D. argued
25. A. hearing B. comparing C. reciting D. discovering
26. A. beat B. protected C. dug D. watered
27. A. cheat B. loser C. fool D. thief
28. A. stimulate B. shake C. remove D. damage
29. A. satisfaction B. shame C. regret D. amazement
30. A. screamed B. laughed C. wondered D. jumped
31. A. come from B. rely on C. serve as D. lead to
32. A. sympathy B. advice C. company D. action
33. A. survived B. changed C. reduced D. came
34. A. gently B. frequently C. suddenly D. nervously
35. A. beautiful B. impressive C. influential D. fruitful
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。
Since its release on July 25, director Shen Ao’s historical film “Dead to Rights”____36____(win) high praise. As of today, the film has earned 479 million yuan at the box office in just four days, while keeping ____37____ impressive 8.6 out of 10 rating from 87,702 reviews on Douban.
The film draws from authentic ____38____(photograph) evidence of Japanese military atrocities (暴行) during the Nanjing Massacre (大屠杀) in the 1930s, centering ____39____ a shelter called the Jixiang Photo Studio. ____40____(initial) focused on survival, the people sheltering there accidentally develop proof of the massacre while processing film for a Japanese military photographer. When ____41____(face) with the cruelty, they choose to save the negatives (底片).
“We consciously avoided ____42____ (exploit) graphic violence during filming,” director Shen Ao said in an interview in Shanghai. “Our aim was ____43____(capture)moments of humanity in war. ”
He said photo studios stand for spaces ____44____life’s happiest moments are captured. Yet in wartime, these very spaces become places for hidden ____45____(crime) and truths demanding exposure.
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，你校英文报“人物剪影”栏目正在征稿，请你以“A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh”为题，写一篇短文介绍一位你最喜欢的中外喜剧演员。内容包括：
（1）该喜剧演员的基本信息；
（2）介绍一部他/她最有趣的作品以及你喜欢这部作品的原因；
（3）你对该喜剧演员的评价。
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。
A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh
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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。
Ms. Eleanor, a senior lady, lives by herself in an urban area. She is a lady with a warm smile and is known for her fondness of bookshops and her habitual walks through the city’s historical region.
One evening, as she was heading back to her home from a park, Ms. Eleanor suddenly realized that her purse was missing. She retraced her steps, searching every corner of the park. Her heart sank with each passing moment, as the purse contained a treasured photograph of her departed husband, which she carried as a precious treasure.
As the sun set casting long shadows along the pavements, Ms. Eleanor felt an overwhelming sense of loss and hopelessness. In the meantime, a young man named Tom was walking home from her cherished job at the community library. As he passed by the bookshop which Ms. Eleanor had visited earlier that day, he spotted something nestled in the corner of the pavement. Interested, he picked it up and discovered it to be a well-worn leather purse. Tom opened the purse, seeking some identification to return it to its owner. It wasn’t long before he saw the cash and personal belongings inside. Recognizing the significance of what he held, he decided to wait at the spot where he found the purse, hoping that the owner would return to search for it.
As nightfall blanketed the city, Ms. Eleanor, with a heavy heart, headed back to her beloved bookshop to make her last attempt to get back her purse. Her pace was slow and weary, yet her determination was strong. As she drew near to the bookshop, she noticed a figure standing under a street lamp, hold something in his hands.
“Pardon me, young person. I was wondering if you happened to come across an old purse ” Ms. Eleanor inquired in a low tone The young man’s face brightened and he was about to hand the purse to the elderly lady. However, he hesitated slightly because he wasn’t entirely certain that the purse actually belonged to the elderly lady.
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。
Paragraph 1: Sensing the young man’s worry Ms. Eleanor decided to confirm her ownership.
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Paragraph 2: Tom said, “It’s my pleasure. Forget about the money.”
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答案版
咸阳市实验中学2025—2026学年度第一学期第一次质量检测高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did the speakers do
A. They took photos. B. They reported a storm. C. They cleaned the park.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. In a store. C. In the woman’s office.
3. What does the man think of Professor Johnson
A. Easy-going. B. Demanding. C. Difficult.
4. How did the woman spend her vacation
A. She did some gardening.
B. She took walks around her place.
C. She enjoyed the garden scenery.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A sales plan. B. Customer service. C. Operating instructions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is away from work now
A. John. B. Frank. C. Sally.
7. What is the woman looking forward to
A. Contacting Mayhem Electronics.
B. Getting help from another department.
C. Posting a job advertisement right away.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why did Billy perform poorly last year
A. He didn’t adapt to the new school.
B. He didn’t get help from his family.
C. He didn’t try his best to study.
9. What is Billy weak at
A. Writing. B. Spelling. C. Reading.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What was the matter with the first room
A. It had a bad view. B. It was noisy. C. It was untidy.
11. What could be seen from the room the woman stayed in last
A. A garden. B. The ocean. C. A parking lot.
12. What did the hotel manager promise the woman
A. She could get her money back.
B. She could be upgraded with a lower price.
C. She could be accommodated for free next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What first impression did Bonnie leave on the woman
A. She was thoughtful. B. She was quiet. C. She was smart.
14. What did the man ask Bonnie to do
A. To attend a weekend activity. B. To share snacks with him. C. To join the study group.
15. What is Jenny good at
A. Hiking. B. Cooking. C. Communicating.
16. What happened to the woman last week
A. She didn’t feel well.
B. She missed the hiking trip.
C. She failed to join the class discussion.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was Now and Then recorded by Lennon
A. In 1970. B. In 1977. C. In 1979.
18. What made it possible to release Now and Then
A. The use of advanced technology. B. The living will of Lennon. C. The request of fans.
19. What do we know about blue album
A. It consists of classics. B. It was finished in 1967. C. It doesn’t include Now and Then.
20. What did Ringo Starr say about recording the song
A. It would make their album a hit.
B. It allowed the members to get together.
C. It offered a chance to remember Lennon.
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）
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
The Van Gogh Museum: Visitor Information
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, including iconic pieces like Sunflowers and The Starry Night Over the Rh ne. To ensure a smooth visit, here’s key information for visitors:
Opening Hours
Daily: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Extended hours: Fridays until 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.)
Closed: January 1st, December 25th
Ticket Information
Online booking: Required for all visitors (including children under 18, who enter for free). Tickets are released 2 months in advance on the museum’s official website.
On-site tickets: Only available if online tickets are not sold out (rare during peak seasons like summer and holidays).
Prices: Adults (18 — 64): ?20; Seniors (65+): ?17; Students (with valid ID): ?10.
Visitor Tips
Guided tours: Available in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. Tours last 60 minutes and cost ?9 per person (in addition to entry ticket).
Café & Shop: The museum’s café serves light meals and drinks; the shop offers Van Gogh- themed gifts, books, and prints.
Accessibility: Wheelchair access is available throughout the museum. Audio guides (in 11 languages) can be rented for ?6.
For more details, visit www.vangoghmuseum.nl or call +31(0)20 570 5200.
1. What is a requirement for visiting the Van Gogh Museum
A. Buying tickets on-site in advance. B. Booking tickets online beforehand.
C. Paying for entry even for children under 18. D. Arriving before 4: 00 p.m. on Fridays.
2. How much would a group of 2 adults and 1 senior pay for entry tickets
A. ?37. B. ?57. C. ?40. D. ?54.
3. Which service can visitors get for an extra cost
A. Wheelchair access to the museum. B. Free entry for children under 18.
C. An audio guide in 11 languages. D. A visit to the Van Gogh-themed shop.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
B
Live with roommates Have friends and family around you Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
4. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph
A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you’re doing.
C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision.
5. What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars
A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn’t care about it.
6. What can we infer about the author
A She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others’ privacy.
C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How to get on well with other family members.
B. How to have one’s own personal space at home.
C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D. How to control the budget when buying groceries.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
C
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding (繁育) programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity (圈养).
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
8. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme
A. Costly. B. Controversial. C. Ambitious. D. Successful.
9. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino
A. She loves staying with her mother. B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition D. She is sensitive to heat.
10. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have
A. They had their first born in January. B. They enjoyed exploring new places
C. They lived with their grandmothers. D. They were brought to the reserve young
11. What can be inferred about Porn Lympne Reserve
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. It aims to control the number of the animals.
C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D
D
The “marshmallow (棉花糖) test” is a famous psychology experiment that has been repeated many times with children. In the original version a child is placed in a room alone with a marshmallow on a table in front of them. The experimenter tells the child that they can either eat the marshmallow immediately or wait for a short period of time (usually 15 minutes) and receive a second marshmallow as a reward. Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, but most try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows. The results of the original test showed that children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow tended to have better life outcomes later in life, such as higher academic achievement, better social skills, and lower rates of obesity and drug use.
Recently, a new version of the marshmallow test has been conducted with adults. In this experiment, adults were given a choice between receiving a small amount of money immediately or waiting for a larger amount of money after a certain period of time. The results of this adult version of the test were quite different from the original children’s version. While some adults were able to wait for the larger reward, many others were not. In fact, the researchers found that adults who were more impulsive (冲动的) in the marshmallow-like experiment were more likely to have financial problems, such as being in debt or having difficulty saving money.
The researchers also found that there were some factors that influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification (延迟满足). One factor was the person’s level of self-control. Adults with higher levels of self-control were more likely to be able to wait for the larger reward. Another factor was the person’s perception of time. Adults who perceived time as passing more slowly were more likely to be impatient and less likely to wait for the larger reward. Additionally, the researchers found that the context in which the experiment was conducted also played a role. For example, adults were more likely to be impulsive when they were in a hurry or under stress.
12. What do we know about the original “marshmallow test”
A. It was conducted many times with adults.
B. It aimed to test children’s social skills.
C. It showed that children with self-control had better life outcomes.
D. It was repeated to prove the reliability of the results.
13. What did the new version of the marshmallow test with adults find
A. Most adults could wait for the larger reward.
B. Impulsive adults were more likely to have financial problems.
C. Adults were more patient than children in the test.
D. The results were similar to those of the original test.
14. What factors influenced an adult’s ability to delay gratification
A. Self-control, perception of time and context.
B. Self-control, level of education and context.
C. Age, perception of time and financial situation.
D. Age, level of education and financial situation.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Marshmallow Test” — A Famous Psychology Experiment
B. Children’s Self-control and Life Outcomes
C. Adults’ Impulsivity and Financial Problems
D. The “Marshmallow Test” for Adults — New Findings
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There is one answer. ___16___.
In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
●Practice gratitude (感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. ___17___. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
● Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. ___18___. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
● ___19___.
So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “___20___.” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. Find your causes
B Start with small tasks
C. Accept the uncomfortable
D. All this adds up to a state of hurry
E. It can also help us practice more patience
F. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. B 19. C 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My grandmother, Mary, was a gardening artist. She ____21____ herself with the garden and each element there vividly showed her ____22____ for plants.
However, a fruit tree refused to bear fruit. Mary studied all in an attempt to change the ____23____. She spoke to the tree, sang to the tree, ____24____ with this tree—but all in vain. Finally, she contacted a farm expert for help. After Mary’s ____25____ a long list of what she had done, the expert made a dramatic suggestion—____26____ the base of the tree.
Concerned about being considered as a ____27____, Grandma looked both ways before hitting the tree. She knew the shocks would find their way down to the root system and ____28____ the tree, but still doubted the result.
To her ____29____, the next spring the tree bore many fruits. We enjoyed the products of the tree for years to come and often _____30_____ together at how silly this elderly woman must have looked as she hit the defenseless tree. The story will always _____31_____ a great source of joy for our family.
At one time in depression, I called Grandma for _____32_____. “The tree’s greatest strength and value _____33_____ after hardship”, she reminded me _____34_____ that my roots were being awoken by the challenges I faced and that I would be a more _____35_____ “tree” because of them.
21. A. connected B. busied C. challenged D. provided
22. A. passion B. concern C. support D. respect
23. A. agreement B. decision C. environment D. situation
24. A. struggled B. parted C. reasoned D. argued
25. A. hearing B. comparing C. reciting D. discovering
26. A. beat B. protected C. dug D. watered
27. A. cheat B. loser C. fool D. thief
28. A. stimulate B. shake C. remove D. damage
29. A. satisfaction B. shame C. regret D. amazement
30. A. screamed B. laughed C. wondered D. jumped
31. A. come from B. rely on C. serve as D. lead to
32. A. sympathy B. advice C. company D. action
33. A. survived B. changed C. reduced D. came
34. A. gently B. frequently C. suddenly D. nervously
35. A. beautiful B. impressive C. influential D. fruitful
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
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。
Since its release on July 25, director Shen Ao’s historical film “Dead to Rights”____36____(win) high praise. As of today, the film has earned 479 million yuan at the box office in just four days, while keeping ____37____ impressive 8.6 out of 10 rating from 87,702 reviews on Douban.
The film draws from authentic ____38____(photograph) evidence of Japanese military atrocities (暴行) during the Nanjing Massacre (大屠杀) in the 1930s, centering ____39____ a shelter called the Jixiang Photo Studio. ____40____(initial) focused on survival, the people sheltering there accidentally develop proof of the massacre while processing film for a Japanese military photographer. When ____41____(face) with the cruelty, they choose to save the negatives (底片).
“We consciously avoided ____42____ (exploit) graphic violence during filming,” director Shen Ao said in an interview in Shanghai. “Our aim was ____43____(capture)moments of humanity in war. ”
He said photo studios stand for spaces ____44____life’s happiest moments are captured. Yet in wartime, these very spaces become places for hidden ____45____(crime) and truths demanding exposure.
【答案】36. has won
37. an 38. photographic
39. on 40. Initially
41. faced 42. exploiting
43. to capture
44. where 45. crimes
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，你校英文报“人物剪影”栏目正在征稿，请你以“A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh”为题，写一篇短文介绍一位你最喜欢的中外喜剧演员。内容包括：
（1）该喜剧演员的基本信息；
（2）介绍一部他/她最有趣的作品以及你喜欢这部作品的原因；
（3）你对该喜剧演员的评价。
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。
A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh
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【答案】参考范文：
A Comedian Who Makes Me Laugh
Jia Ling is a well-known Chinese comedian. She is an actress, director, and comedian, famous for her self-deprecating humor and warm-hearted comedy style.
Her funniest work is the film Hi, Mom, where she plays a daughter who travels back in time to meet her young mother. The funny interactions and touching emotions in the film make it both hilarious and moving.
Jia Ling is a shining star in Chinese comedy. She breaks stereotypes with her talent, bringing a lot of joy and inspiration to the audience.
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。
Ms. Eleanor, a senior lady, lives by herself in an urban area. She is a lady with a warm smile and is known for her fondness of bookshops and her habitual walks through the city’s historical region.
One evening, as she was heading back to her home from a park, Ms. Eleanor suddenly realized that her purse was missing. She retraced her steps, searching every corner of the park. Her heart sank with each passing moment, as the purse contained a treasured photograph of her departed husband, which she carried as a precious treasure.
As the sun set casting long shadows along the pavements, Ms. Eleanor felt an overwhelming sense of loss and hopelessness. In the meantime, a young man named Tom was walking home from her cherished job at the community library. As he passed by the bookshop which Ms. Eleanor had visited earlier that day, he spotted something nestled in the corner of the pavement. Interested, he picked it up and discovered it to be a well-worn leather purse. Tom opened the purse, seeking some identification to return it to its owner. It wasn’t long before he saw the cash and personal belongings inside. Recognizing the significance of what he held, he decided to wait at the spot where he found the purse, hoping that the owner would return to search for it.
As nightfall blanketed the city, Ms. Eleanor, with a heavy heart, headed back to her beloved bookshop to make her last attempt to get back her purse. Her pace was slow and weary, yet her determination was strong. As she drew near to the bookshop, she noticed a figure standing under a street lamp, hold something in his hands.
“Pardon me, young person. I was wondering if you happened to come across an old purse ” Ms. Eleanor inquired in a low tone The young man’s face brightened and he was about to hand the purse to the elderly lady. However, he hesitated slightly because he wasn’t entirely certain that the purse actually belonged to the elderly lady.
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。
Paragraph 1: Sensing the young man’s worry Ms. Eleanor decided to confirm her ownership.
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Paragraph 2: Tom said, “It’s my pleasure. Forget about the money.”
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【答案】参考范文：
Sensing the young man’s worry, Ms. Eleanor decided to confirm her ownership. She described the contents of the purse, mentioning the photograph of her late husband whom she cherished deeply. “It’s a small black and white picture, slightly worn at the edges, but it’s the most important thing.” she explained. Tom, moved by her words and the evident sorrow, handed the purse to the elderly woman. The lady was full of gratitude and asked him to accept the money in her purse for his good deed.
Tom said, “It’s my pleasure. Forget about the money.” As the whole incident progressed, a sense of relief and enlightenment enveloped him. Tom added, “It’s I who should be grateful. Your heartfelt thanks is more precious than any money. You’ve also taught me to value my beloved ones. Nice to know you, Ms. Eleanor.” With those words, Tom prepared to depart, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. Ms. Eleanor stood there, a satisfied smile emerging on her face as she viewed Tom’s departure, both having gained a sense of joy from their brief but meaningful interaction.
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