湖南省部分学校2025-2026学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What does the woman want to be in the future
A．A teacher. B．A soldier. C．A doctor.
2．How did the man get the tickets
A．By telephone. B．By letter. C．By email.
3．What will the woman do next
A．Attend a meeting.
B．Pick up the man’s client.
C．Drive the man to his office.
4．What does the woman need according to the man
A．A challenging job. B．A good rest. C．A new accountant.
5．How much should the man pay for his accommodations
A．100 pounds. B．120 pounds. C．150 pounds.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Which transport will the man probably take to George Town
A．Train. B．Bus. C．Plane.
7．When will the man leave tomorrow morning
A．At 6:00 am. B．At 6:30 am. C．At 8:00 am.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Which ship is the farthest from the speakers
A．The oil ship. B．The passenger ship. C．The container ship.
9．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a port. B．On a hill. C．On a beach.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A foreign teacher. B．An English class. C．Their future plans.
11．What is Mr Hopkins like
A．Cautious. B．Knowledgeable. C．Strict.
12．What does the woman’s mother probably do
A．A cook. B．A football player. C．A translator.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What did the woman do during her vacation
A．She took photos of airplanes.
B．She saw pictures of waterfalls.
C．She took a nature adventure tour.
14．What happened to the woman at the end of her trip
A．She jumped out of a plane.
B．She watched TV a lot.
C．She lost her car.
15．What do we know about the man
A．He went to visit his relatives by plane.
B．He thought the woman had a boring vacation.
C．He stayed in the house because of the bad weather.
16．What does the man think of his vacation
A．Exciting. B．Relaxing. C．Challenging.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．When does the summer holiday start
A．Next week. B．Tomorrow. C．Next month.
18．How long will the library be open during the summer holiday
A．For 8 hours. B．For 4 hours. C．For 10 hours.
19．How should the students return books during the summer holiday
A．Place them into different drop boxes.
B．Return the books to librarians at 2:00 pm.
C．Put them carefully into the drop box anytime.
20．What activity will be held over the summer holiday
A．A reading club.
B．A lecture about artworks.
C．A gathering of published authors.
二、阅读理解
If you are still struggling to decide what kind of graduation gift to give, we have rounded up some options for you. Dear Graduate by Charles McEnerney and Adam Larson
Dear Graduate encourages graduates to dream about the life they want to live. By taking the time to consider the 30 thought-provoking (发人深省的) questions in this book, graduates can consider who they desire to be, the values they want to develop, and the mark they want to leave on the world. It is a beautiful book to celebrate this important milestone. Stay True by Hua Hsu
This Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling memoir (回忆录) captures a young man’s experiences with an unlikely friend during college. Even though Hua and Ken have nothing in common on the surface, the two boys develop a deep connection that leaves a lasting impression. This heartfelt exploration of friendship, culture, sorrow, and art is a must-read. Becoming Awesome by Kristina M nd-Lakhiani
This inspirational self-help book from the co-founder of a global educational company encourages readers to embrace their imperfections. In it, the author discusses how perfectionism and self-doubt can hold you back, how to let go of unrealistic ideals and accept your real self. Prep by Katie Sullivan Morford
New high school graduates already have a lot on their plate, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn how to cook up a few simple, delicious meals. With Prep, chef Katie Sullivan Morford offers 10 basic lessons for beginners, including notes on essential kitchen tools, how to hold a knife, and what materials to keep on hand. Recipes range from the healthy to the craving-inspired, so you can rest easy knowing they’re getting at least a little variety in their diet.
21．What may readers do after reading Dear Graduate
A．Mark the world.
B．Reflect on their life.
C．Celebrate their milestones.
D．Avoid thought-provoking questions.
22．What can be said about Stay True
A．It is co-authored. B．It is without sadness.
C．It is perfection-related. D．It is multiple topic.
23．Which of the following attracts food lovers
A．Dear Graduate. B．Stay True.
C．Prep. D．Becoming Awesome.
Teaching abroad can be daunting at first, taking that step into the unknown. But since I started my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) journey, I haven’t looked back. It has opened so many doors for me, including working abroad and seeing the world.
I knew I wanted to travel, and that TEFL was the way to make that possible by earning an income along the way. So to get started in this career, I got a TEFL certificate online.
Over the last four years, I have taught at an Italian summer camp, teaching English in Italy and Los Angeles. This gave me so much experience, and if you are interested in short-term work, there are many TEFL summer camps all over the world. They are prepared to help teachers by paying for travel expenses, accommodation (住宿), food, and a monthly wage. I made so many friends in the TEFL industry by taking this opportunity.
Since then, I have been able to backpack around Southeast Asia by working remotely teaching my students online. All you need is a laptop and good Wi-Fi! While on my travels, I homeschooled children in Thailand in return for free accommodation, food, and a weekly wage. This career can make travel so accessible.
I knew I wanted to give back to a community along the way. This is when I decided to volunteer at a school in Cambodia, again, in return for free accommodation and meals. This was a very different experience from what I was used to, but I believe it has made me a stronger teacher. I still continue to work with my students in Cambodia monthly over video call.
Over the last couple of years, I have grown so much as a teacher, and this is all because I said YES to opportunities that came my way.
24．What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Exciting. B．Scary. C．Appealing. D．Striking.
25．What should the author first do to start TEFL
A．Become qualified. B．Travel overseas.
C．Earn an income. D．Learn a foreign tongue.
26．What advantage do TEFL summer camps offer teachers
A．Guaranteed long-term agreement.
B．Opportunities to design new curricula.
C．Professional training in local languages.
D．Financial support for basic living costs.
27．What might the author say to those who follow her example
A．You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
B．Constant dripping wears away the stone.
C．When opportunity knocks, open the door.
D．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A new study from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) says students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks, not just boost their grades. Dr. Meaghan MacNutt, who teaches professional ethics (伦理学) in the UBCO School of Health and Exercise Sciences (HES), recently published a study which contradicts common concerns about students’use of AI.
Students in three different courses, almost 400 participants, completed a survey about their use of AI on at least five reflective writing assignments. All three courses used an identical AI policy and students had the option to use the tool for their writing.
While only about one-third of the students used AI, the majority of users, 81 percent, reported their GenAI use was inspired by at least one of the following factors: speed and ease in completing the assignment, a desire for high grades and a desire to learn. About 15 percent of the students said they were motivated by all three factors, with more than 50 percent using it to save time on the assignment.
“There is a lot of speculation (猜想) when it comes to students’ use of AI,” MacNutt says. “However, students in our study reported that GenAI use was motivated more by learning than by grades, and they are using GenAI tools selectively and in ways they believe are ethical and supportive of their learning. This was somewhat unexpected due to the common perception that undergraduate students have become increasingly focused on grades at the expense of learning.”
The study does raise some cautions, MacNutt warns. GenAI can be a useful tool for students learning English or people with reading and writing disabilities. But there is also the potential that if paid versions are better, students who can afford to use a more effective platform (平台) might have an advantage over others—creating further classroom unfairness.
28．What can be inferred about Dr. MacNutt’s study
A．Participants were too limited. B．Policies on AI tool usage vary.
C．AI is a choice for writing tasks. D．The survey focused on writing skills.
29．What was the main motivation for the majority of GenAI users in the study
A．To enhance academic performance.
B．To achieve higher grades effortlessly.
C．To replace their own writing entirely.
D．To gain an absolute advantage over others.
30．What is Dr. MacNutt’s attitude towards students’ use of GenAI
A．Supportive. B．Unclear. C．Opposed. D．Objective.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Ban AI tools to ensure fair education
B．Let students embrace AI technology wisely
C．AI use harms students’ learning motivation
D．GenAI threatens academic integrity in classrooms
We’ve all felt guilty when fruit and vegetables go bad before we could eat them. Now, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have shown they can extend the shelf life of harvested plants by injecting them with melatonin (褪黑激素) using biodegradable microneedles (可生物降解微针).
That’s a big deal because the problem of food waste goes way beyond our salads. More than 30 percent of the world’s food is lost after it’s harvested — enough to feed more than 1 billion people. Refrigeration is the most common way to preserve foods, but it requires energy and equipment that many regions of the world can’t afford or lack access to. The researchers believe their system could offer an alternative or complement to refrigeration.
“This is the first time that we’ve been able to apply these microneedles to extend the shelf life of a fresh-cut crop,” says Benedictto Marelli, the study’s senior author, associate professor of Department Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. “We thought we could use this technology to deliver something that could regulate or control the plant’s post-harvest physiology.”
Central to their approach are patches of silk microneedles. The microneedles can get through the tough, waxy skin of plants without causing a stress response, and deliver precise amounts of melatonin into plants’ inner tissues. For the study, Marelli and researchers from SMART applied small patches of the microneedles containing melatonin to the base of the leafy vegetable, pak choy.
After application, the researchers found the melatonin was able to extend the vegetables’ shelf life by four days at room temperature and 10 days when refrigerated, which could allow more crops to reach consumers before they’re wasted.
“Post-harvest waste is a huge issue. This problem is extremely important in emerging markets around Africa and Southeast Asia, where many crops are produced but can’t be maintained in the journey from farms to markets,” says Benedictto.
32．What is the purpose of the study of MIT & SMART
A．To make produce keep long. B．To completely get rid of food waste.
C．To reduce the guilt of wasting food. D．To make the public aware of food waste.
33．What makes refrigeration fail to be a universal food preservation method
A．Its low effect. B．Regional limitations.
C．Too much daily use time. D．High use fees.
34．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．How the approach works. B．How the microneedle is made.
C．What the cost of the approach is. D．Where the approach would be used.
35．Why did Benedictto mention emerging markets in the last paragraph
A．To explain post-harvest research. B．To call for immediate food-saving action.
C．To show the potential of the technology. D．To highlight the global scale of food waste.
Children are natural scientists. They ask big questions, notice tiny details, and learn best through hands-on exploration. 36 From growing seeds to using the sun’s energy, students don’t just learn science, they experience it. Here are my favorite go-to nature experiments that spark curiosity. Grow a bean in a cup
37 I typically use this activity to reinforce our botany (植物学) lessons on plant parts and the life cycle of a plant, giving students a concrete, visual way to connect what they’ve learned in class to real plant growth. To try this experiment yourself, you’ll need clear plastic cups, damp paper towels, and bean seeds.
Students put the paper towels into their cups, followed by the seeds, and then the magic happens. 38 I encourage students to check on their seeds, using measuring tapes to track growth and sketching anything new they notice. While most students’ seeds will grow quickly, it is a good idea to have backup cups just in case, so that no students feel left out. Watch the water cycle in a bag
When I taught fifth grade, one of the most eye-opening experiments we did during our weather unit was the water cycle in a bag. I used it to bring vocabulary like evaporation (蒸发) and condensation (冷凝) to life. 39 To set it up, you’ll need zip-top plastic bags, water, permanent markers, and a few drops of blue food coloring for a clear visual effect.
Students start by drawing the sun, clouds, and a body of water on their bags with markers. Then they add water, seal the bags, and tape them to a sunny window. Over time, they watch water evaporate, condense, and “rain” inside the bag. I ask students to make daily observations using key vocabulary. 40
A．Within days, roots and shoots appear.
B．Students start by tearing leaves into small pieces.
C．For extra support, I model sentences or provide starters.
D．That’s why nature experiments hold a significant place in my teaching.
E．I use this experiment with my fourth and fifth graders during our lessons.
F．This activity lets students see these processes happening right before their eyes.
G．One of my favorite science experiments in fourth grade is growing beans in a cup.
三、完形填空
We were driving along the road when suddenly we came across a fruit orchard (果园). That moment of joy 41 in my heart like a stream of clear water. So we stopped the car because I longed to find a spark (一丝) of 42 and a peaceful beautiful moment in this busy life. Previously, we had 43 a group of guests to stay, and at the same time, we were redecorating the run-down villa that we had finally rented. Besides, my Australian mother-in-law also wanted to move to Cyprus and 44 with us. There were so many things. My work was busy, and I needed some 45 time.
We got out of the car. The orchard was so charming that it was impossible to 46 . My heart was filled with sunshine, and my body became 47 , as if colorful twinkling candies were jumping. I smiled, and my mind 48 towards the sky, away from my to-do list, losing myself in this present moment, and regaining inner peace. My mood 49 . The feeling of being at a 50 disappeared. I entered the state of“We can handle it”, imagining that everything was already 51 completed—the villa was finished, new guests were about to arrive, and of course, even my mother-in-law was to be 52 .
So, when you see a happy scene on the 53 , stop and deeply enjoy it. This is not just a 54 scene decorated with flowers and sunlight, nor just an opportunity for taking photos. It is nourishment (营养) for your 55 , an old song to comfort your spirit.
41．A．came over B．welled up C．got around D．took on
42．A．promise B．benefit C．mind D．joy
43．A．driven B．sent C．received D．expected
44．A．live B．work C．sit D．chat
45．A．accurate B．original C．awful D．restful
46．A．leave B．see C．centre D．feel
47．A．strong B．active C．fit D．passive
48．A．changed B．fell C．flew D．sank
49．A．stayed B．moved C．resisted D．lifted
50．A．speed B．height C．loss D．cost
51．A．remotely B．perfectly C．potentially D．apparently
52．A．welcomed B．celebrated C．ignored D．admired
53．A．map B．topic C．road D．spot
54．A．traditional B．normal C．fortunate D．beautiful
55．A．day B．soul C．diet D．body
四、语法填空
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。
Frank Kouwenhoven, a 69-year-old Dutch scholar, has devoted over 20 years to studying Hua’er, a folk song popular in northwest China. Hua’er literally means “flower” in Chinese. This oral art form, expressed in various dialects, originates from lyrics (歌词) 56 compare women to flowers and has been cherished by nine different ethnic groups for over six hundred years. In 2009, UNESCO recognized Hua’er 57 an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of humanity.
Kouwenhoven described Hua’er not only as a living art but also as a 58 (share) passion with his wife. The couple discovered Hua’er in 59 1990s and has then set out on a journey to find the treasure in northwest China.
Just as the couple’s research on Hua’er 60 (bear) fruit, Kouwenhoven’s wife passed away from cancer in 2012, leaving him heartbroken. The Hua’er project was subsequently put on hold, becoming an 61 (emotion) burden he was unwilling to face.
Kouwenhoven returned to Gansu in 2017 after realizing that the best way 62 (honor) his late wife was to continue their joint research on Hua’er.
“As I continued my trip in China, I could sense the 63 (present) of my wife beside me. We share many common wishes, such as our desire to conquer the highest mountain and bury 64 (we) in the most vibrant Hua’er, ” Kouwenhoven said.
65 (speak) of the future, Kouwenhoven hopes to promote Hua’er overseas. “I have plans to write two books. One about the music and the other about our adventurous trip searching for Hua’er. ”
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Sarah来信询问你校的艺术活动情况。请给她回信，内容包括：
(1) 学校的艺术设施；
(2) 主要的艺术活动；
(3) 你感兴趣的项目。
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 Sarah,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．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。
Lola Simpson sat in a wheelchair, admiring the small garden through the window of her room at Big Hearts Nursing Home. Year after year, her days followed the same quiet route, and the corridors outside her door echoed only with distant footsteps. Both her sons, David and Peter, had been firefighters. Three years ago, they died in the same big fire, saving a family they had never met. Since then, no footsteps hurried down the corridor for her. Her only brother was almost ninety and lived too far away; her younger sister’s health no longer allowed long journeys. Lola had become, simply, a lonely elder surrounded by memories. Only the soft turning of seasons and the faded pages of a small family album she had brought with her long ago accompanied her.
One afternoon, as rain tapped gently against the glass, she turned the photographs beneath her shaking fingers. A smile disappeared, and then turned into quiet tears. A young nurse named Mary noticed the sadness on Lola’s face and approached with gentle concern.
“Mrs Simpson,” Mary said, kneeling beside the wheelchair, “may I sit with you ”
Lola nodded, wiping her eyes with a tissue. “It’s nothing, darling. Just memories visited me again.”
That night, Mary carried the image of Lola’s loneliness home and shared it with her husband, Josh. Moved by pity, they decided to open their own door to the elderly woman. After the necessary paperwork was completed, Lola left the nursing home and entered a new chapter of life. In Mary and Josh’s house she found laughter around the dinner table, bedtime stories with the children, and evenings of music drifting from the kitchen. The children soon called her “Grandma Lola”, and her laughter, once rare, became as steady as the ticking clock on the mantel (壁炉架).
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One morning, Lola received a letter and immediately recognized the sender’s address.
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Holding the $2.3 million check from her older brother, Morgan, Lola knew what she should do.
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C C C B A B B A C A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A C A C B A B C A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D C B A D C C A D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B A B A C D G A F C
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B D C A D A B C D C
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B A C D B
1．C
【原文】M: Congratulations! I hear you are going to join the army.
W: Thanks. But actually, it’s my twin sister who’s going to join the army. I am going to college. I wish to be a doctor in the future.
2．C
【原文】W: When will the concert tickets arrive
M: I have had them now. They’re here.
W: I’ve never known the post to be that quick. Were they emailed
M: Of course. Did you think they’d be delivered in person
3．C
【原文】M: Oh dear, I’m late. I have to be in the office by 8:00 am. There is an important meeting with a new client.
W: OK. Wait a minute. I can give you a lift.
4．B
【原文】W: I’m a teacher but I also do some accounting and organize the end-of-term play. I like to do all the things myself.
M: You really get involved in a lot of different things. Sometimes what you need is a good rest.
5．A
【原文】W: A single room is fifty pounds per night, and a double room sixty pounds per night. Stay two nights and you’ll get a third night for free.
M: A single room for three nights, please.
6．B 7．B
【原文】W: Hello, Angela speaking, how may I help you
M: Yes, hello. Tomorrow morning I want to travel from Green Wood station to George Town.
W: One moment please...I’m sorry sir, tomorrow morning there is a problem with the trains. I’m afraid you will have to get the bus.
M: But how long does the journey take by bus
W: About one and a half hours.
M: One and a half hours! Oh dear, that means I will have to leave at 6:30 in the morning.
8．A 9．C
【原文】W: Look out there. How many ships can you see
M: I can see a passenger ship, and over there is a container ship.
W: Just look as far as you can see in that direction. What is there
M: Oh yes, I can just see it — an oil ship.
W: This beach isn’t really the best place for seeing ships. I like to go to the port and see them up close.
M: When I was little, I used to stand on the hill with my brother. We got a good view from there.
W: I wonder where they are all sailing. It must be interesting to be on one of them.
10．A 11．B 12．A
【原文】M: You’ve been in college for a year. Tell me something about your school life, such as your favorite teacher.
W: I like Mr Hopkins the most. He is my English teacher from the US.
M: Hmm, what do you like about his lessons
W: Honestly, I have fallen in love with his American accent and he always shows us something new.
M: That’s great! I was wondering what he is like.
W: He’s not only knowledgeable but also very friendly. He always treats us like friends. And all of us admire him.
M: So do you want to be a teacher like him
W: No, although I like him, my dream is not to become a teacher. I would like to be a chef.
M: Oh, then you can follow in your mother’s footsteps.
13．C 14．A 15．C 16．B
【原文】M: Did you have a good vacation, Katie
W: Yeah I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part, we went hiking. It was so much fun! We hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
M: Sounds great. So, what else did you do during the tour
W: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. I jumped out of an airplane.
M: Wow
W: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation. But anyway, that’s enough about my vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan
M: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives. Well, it was pretty boring, actually. It rained every day so we had to stay inside. We watched TV a lot.
W: Oh, that’s too bad.
M: No, that’s OK. I really had a good rest, even though it was a little boring.
17．A 18．B 19．C 20．A
【原文】
W: Next week is the start of the summer holiday, and some of you may be going away tomorrow. Those who are still here are able to use the school library over the next two months. At the moment, the library is open during school hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, but the hours will be reduced during the summer holiday. It will only be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. However, there will be a drop box, so you can return books at any time — day or night. Just be careful when you are putting the books back as some of them are easily broken. The drop box is very big, so you don’t have to worry about it being filled.
The library will also be hosting a series of activities over the summer holiday, including a day of artworks exhibition. The reading club will still be held on Wednesdays, but it will start at 10:00 am instead of 2:00 pm as normal. We will also have a special guest visiting the library, a former student who is now a published author.
21．B 22．D 23．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章为选毕业礼物提供方向，介绍《Dear Graduate》《Stay True》等四本书，分别涉及人生思考、友谊等主题，还有烹饪入门内容。
21．推理判断题。根据第二段“By taking the time to consider the 30 thought-provoking (发人深省的) questions in this book, graduates can consider who they desire to be, the values they want to develop, and the mark they want to leave on the world. (通过花时间思考书中30个发人深省的问题，毕业生可以思考自己想成为什么样的人、想培养什么样的价值观，以及想在世界上留下怎样的印记。)”可知，读者读完《Dear Graduate》后可能会反思自己的人生。故选B项。
22．细节理解题。根据第三段“This heartfelt exploration of friendship, culture, sorrow, and art is a must-read. (这部对友谊、文化、悲伤和艺术进行真挚探讨的作品是必读书目。)”可知，《Stay True》涵盖多个主题。故选D项。
23．细节理解题。根据第五段“New high school graduates already have a lot on their plate, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn how to cook up a few simple, delicious meals. With Prep, chef Katie Sullivan Morford offers 10 basic lessons for beginners, including notes on essential kitchen tools, how to hold a knife, and what materials to keep on hand. Recipes range from the healthy to the craving-inspired, so you can rest easy knowing they’re getting at least a little variety in their diet. (高中毕业生本就事务繁忙，但这并不意味着他们无法学会烹制几道简单又美味的菜肴。在《Prep》一书中，厨师凯蒂 沙利文 莫福德为烹饪新手提供了10堂基础课程，内容包括必备厨房工具的使用说明、正确的握刀方法，以及家中应常备的食材清单。书中的食谱兼具健康与满足口腹之欲的特点，因此你完全可以放心，他们的日常饮食至少能有几分多样性。)”可知，《Prep》与烹饪相关，会吸引美食爱好者。故选C项。
24．B 25．A 26．D 27．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者分享 TEFL 之旅：先在线考证书，后赴多国教学、支教，借工作旅行，认为抓住机会助自己成长，展现TEFL带来的多样可能。
24．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Teaching abroad can be daunting at first, taking that step into the unknown. But since I started my TEFL journey, I haven’t looked back. (起初，踏出国门教书，迈向未知，可能会让人感到daunting。但自从我开启对外英语教学（TEFL）之旅后，我就从未后悔过。)”可知，but表转折，后文“从未后悔” 暗示前文daunting应是消极含义，结合 “迈向未知”的语境，可推测其意为“令人害怕的”。故选B项。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“So to get started in this career, I got a TEFL certificate online. (因此，为了开启这份职业，我在线考取了对外英语教学（TEFL）证书。)”可知，作者开启 TEFL事业首先做的是获取资质（考取证书）。故选A项。
26．细节理解题。根据第三段“They are prepared to help teachers by paying for travel expenses, accommodation (住宿), food, and a monthly wage. (它们（TEFL 夏令营）会为教师提供帮助，支付差旅费、住宿费、餐费，并发放月薪。)”可知，TEFL夏令营为教师提供基本生活开支的经济支持。故选D项。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Over the last couple of years, I have grown so much as a teacher, and this is all because I said YES to opportunities that came my way. (在过去的几年里，作为一名教师，我成长了很多，而这一切都源于我对眼前出现的机会说“好”。)”可知，作者认为抓住机会促成了自己的成长，因此可能会对效仿者说“机会来临时要敞开大门”。故选C项。
28．C 29．A 30．D 31．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。英属哥伦比亚大学奥肯那根分校研究发现，近400名学生中约1/3负责任使用生成式AI，动机多为提效、学习等，同时警示付费AI或加剧课堂不公平。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段“All three courses used an identical AI policy and students had the option to use the tool for their writing. (这三门课程都采用了相同的人工智能政策，学生可以选择使用该工具进行写作。)”可知，在写作任务中，人工智能是学生可选择使用的工具。故选C项。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段“While only about one-third of the students used AI, the majority of users, 81 percent, reported their GenAI use was inspired by at least one of the following factors: speed and ease in completing the assignment, a desire for high grades and a desire to learn.(虽然只有大约三分之一的学生使用人工智能，但81%的使用者表示，他们使用生成式人工智能至少受以下因素之一驱动：完成作业的效率与便捷性、对高分的渴望以及对学习的渴望。)” 可知，这些因素均指向“提升学业表现”，即多数使用者的主要动机是提升学业表现。故选A项。
30．推理判断题。根据第四段“However, students in our study reported that GenAI use was motivated more by learning than by grades, and they are using GenAI tools selectively and in ways they believe are ethical and supportive of their learning. (然而，研究中的学生表示，使用生成式人工智能更多是出于学习而非分数，且他们会有选择地使用，认为这种方式符合伦理且有助于学习。)”及第五段“The study does raise some cautions, MacNutt warns. GenAI can be a useful tool for students learning English or people with reading and writing disabilities. But there is also the potential that if paid versions are better, students who can afford to use a more effective platform (平台) might have an advantage over others—creating further classroom unfairness.(MacNutt警告说，这项研究确实提出了一些警告。GenAI对于学习英语的学生或有阅读和写作障碍的人来说是一个有用的工具。但也有可能，如果付费版本更好，能够负担得起使用更有效平台的学生可能会比其他人更有优势，从而进一步造成课堂不公平。)”可知，MacNutt既肯定学生使用AI的积极面，也指出潜在问题，态度客观。故选D项。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A new study from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) says students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks, not just boost their grades. Dr. Meaghan MacNutt, who teaches professional ethics (伦理学) in the UBCO School of Health and Exercise Sciences (HES), recently published a study which contradicts common concerns about students’use of AI.(不列颠哥伦比亚大学奥卡诺根分校（UBCO）的一项新研究表明，学生们似乎正在负责任地使用生成人工智能（GenAI），并将其作为加快任务的一种方式，而不仅仅是提高成绩。Meaghan MacNutt博士在UBCO健康与运动科学学院（HES）教授职业道德，最近发表了一项研究，该研究与学生使用人工智能的普遍担忧相矛盾。)”、第四段“However, students in our study reported that GenAI use was motivated more by learning than by grades, and they are using GenAI tools selectively and in ways they believe are ethical and supportive of their learning. (然而，我们研究中的学生报告说，使用GenAI的动机更多的是学习，而不是成绩，他们有选择地使用GenAI工具，并以他们认为合乎道德和支持学习的方式使用。)”及第五段提出警示可知，文章核心是呼吁学生应明智使用AI。所以短文的最佳标题为“让学生们明智地接受人工智能技术”。故选B项。
32．A 33．B 34．A 35．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了MIT与SMART利用微针注射褪黑激素延长蔬菜保质期的研究成果。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段“Now, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have shown they can extend the shelf life of harvested plants by injecting them with melatonin (褪黑激素) using biodegradable microneedles (可生物降解微针).(如今，来自麻省理工学院以及新加坡-麻省理工研究与技术联盟（SMART）的研究人员已经证明，他们可以通过使用可生物降解的微针向收获的植物中注射褪黑激素，从而延长这些植物的保鲜期)”可推知，MIT & SMART研究的目的是延长农产品保鲜时间。故选A。
33．细节理解题。根据第二段“Refrigeration is the most common way to preserve foods, but it requires energy and equipment that many regions of the world can’t afford or lack access to.(冷藏是保存食物最常用的方法，但这一过程需要消耗能源并需要相应的设备，而世界上许多地区无法承担相关费用或无法获得这些设备)”可知，区域限制使得冷藏不能成为一种普遍的食品保存方法。故选B。
34．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Central to their approach are patches of silk microneedles. The microneedles can get through the tough, waxy skin of plants without causing a stress response, and deliver precise amounts of melatonin into plants’ inner tissues. For the study, Marelli and researchers from SMART applied small patches of the microneedles containing melatonin to the base of the leafy vegetable, pak choy.(他们方法的核心是丝绸微针贴片。这种微针能穿透植物坚硬的蜡质表皮，且不会引发植物的应激反应，还能将精确剂量的褪黑激素输送到植物内部组织中。在这项研究中，马雷利与新加坡-麻省理工研究与技术联盟的研究人员，将含有褪黑激素的小型微针贴片贴在了叶菜类蔬菜——小白菜的菜叶基部)”可知，本段主要介绍了微针作用机制与实验过程。故选A。
35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Post-harvest waste is a huge issue. This problem is extremely important in emerging markets around Africa and Southeast Asia, where many crops are produced but can’t be maintained in the journey from farms to markets(收获后的损耗是一个严重的问题。这一问题在非洲和东南亚的一些新兴市场尤为突出，在这些地区，许多农作物虽然被种植，但从农场到市场的运输过程中却无法得到妥善保存)”可推知，Benedictto提及新兴市场旨在展示技术应用潜力。故选C。
36．D 37．G 38．A 39．F 40．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是作者如何利用实践探索的方式让学生亲身体验和学习科学知识。
36．前文“Children are natural scientists. They ask big questions, notice tiny details, and learn best through hands-on exploration.(儿童是自然科学家。他们会问大问题，注意小细节，通过动手探索学习效果最好。)”说明儿童不仅仅是学习科学，而是亲身体验科学。空后“Here are my favorite go-to nature experiments that spark curiosity.(以下是我最喜欢的自然实验，它们能激发好奇心。)”说明本文要介绍自然实验，空格处应该将“自然实验”这一概念提出来，D选项“That’s why nature experiments hold a significant place in my teaching.(这就是为什么自然实验在我的教学中占有重要的地位。)”起到了承上启下的作用，既解释了前面提到的实践探索学习方式，又引出了后文要介绍的自然实验，所以该选项正确。故选D。
37．此空所在段落标题为“Grow a bean in a cup(在杯子里种豆子)”，需要一个句子来引出这个实验。G选项“One of my favorite science experiments in fourth grade is growing beans in a cup.(四年级时我最喜欢的科学实验之一是在杯子里种豆子。)”直接点明了实验内容，与段落标题相呼应，为后文详细介绍该实验做铺垫，所以符合语境。故选G。
38．前文“Students put the paper towels into their cups, followed by the seeds, and then the magic happens.(学生们把纸巾放进杯子里，然后是种子，然后奇迹发生了。)”描述了学生们把纸巾放进杯子，然后放入种子，然后奇迹发生了，A选项“Within days, roots and shoots appear.(几天之内，根和芽就长出来了。)”具体说明了“奇迹”是什么，即种子开始发芽长根，逻辑连贯，所以符合语境。故选A。
39．空前“When I taught fifth grade, one of the most eye-opening experiments we did during our weather unit was the water cycle in a bag. I used it to bring vocabulary like evaporation (蒸发) and condensation (冷凝) to life.(当我教五年级的时候，我们在气象单元做的一个最让人大开眼界的实验是袋子里的水循环。我用它把蒸发和冷凝这样的词汇带入生活。)”介绍了在五年级教天气单元时做过的这个实验，F选项“This activity lets students see these processes happening right before their eyes.(这个活动让学生看到这些过程就在他们眼前发生。)”说明了这个实验的作用，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
40．前文“I ask students to make daily observations using key vocabulary.(我要求学生使用关键词汇进行日常观察。)”说明在实验中作者要求学生用关键词汇进行日常观察，C选项“For extra support, I model sentences or provide starters.(为了提供额外帮助，我会给出例句或提供句首引导词。)”说明了作者会提供例句或提供句首引导词，和前面的“用关键词汇进行日常观察”相一致，因此符合语境，故选C。
41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．D 46．A 47．B 48．C 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者驾车遇果园，因生活忙碌停下寻求宁静，在果园重拾平静、改善心情，进而感悟路上遇美好场景应驻足享受，滋养心灵。
41．考查动词短语辨析。句意：那一刻的喜悦像一股清泉，在我心中涌起。A. came over突然感到；B. welled up（情感、液体等）涌起；C. got around传播；D. took on呈现。根据下文“like a stream of clear water”的比喻可知，welled up能形象体现喜悦如水流般在心中“涌起”的状态，符合语境。故选B项。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以我们停下车，因为我渴望在忙碌的生活中找到一丝喜悦和一段宁静美好的时光。A. promise承诺；B. benefit好处；C. mind想法；D. joy喜悦。根据上文“that moment of joy”以及语境可知，此处与前文“joy”呼应，指寻找“喜悦”的片段，joy是原词复现。故选D项。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：此前，我们已经接待了一批要来住的客人，同时，我们还在重新装修最终租下的破旧别墅。A. driven驱使；B. sent发送；C. received接待、接纳；D. expected预计。根据下文“a group of guests to stay”以及语境可知，此处指接待客人，received有“接待（访客）”的含义，符合“客人入住”的场景。故选C项。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：此外，我的澳大利亚婆婆也想搬到塞浦路斯和我们一起住。A. live居住；B. work工作；C. sit坐；D. chat聊天。根据下文“move to Cyprus”可知，婆婆搬来的目的是一起居住，live with，是固定搭配，指“和……一起住”，符合“搬家”的语境。故选A项。
45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的工作很忙，我需要一些宁静的时光。A. accurate准确的；B. original原始的；C. awful糟糕的；D. restful宁静的、使人放松的。前文提到生活忙碌（招待客人、装修别墅、婆婆要来）、工作忙，再结合下文在果园“regaining inner peace”可知，这里指作者需要宁静的时间，restful与“平静” 语义呼应。故选D项。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：果园太迷人了，让人舍不得离开。A. leave离开；B. see看见；C. centre集中；D. feel感觉。根据上文“so charming that...”以及语境可知，这里指迷人的场景会让人不想离开，impossible to leave符合“被吸引而不愿离开”的逻辑。故选A项。
47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的心里充满了阳光，身体也变得活跃起来，仿佛有五颜六色、闪闪发光的糖果在跳动。A. strong强壮的；B. active活跃的；C. fit健康的；D. passive被动的。根据下文“colorful twinkling candies were jumping”的比喻可知，作者状态变得轻快活跃，active符合“充满活力”的语境。故选B项。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我笑了，思绪飞向天空，脱离了待办事项清单，沉浸在当下，重获内心平静。A. changed改变；B. fell落下；C. flew飞；D. sank下沉。根据下文“towards the sky”以及语境可知，这里指思绪飞向天空，flew能形象体现思绪不受束缚、向天空“飘飞”的状态，与“脱离待办清单”的轻松感契合。故选C项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的心情好转了。A. stayed停留；B. moved移动；C. resisted抵抗；D. lifted（情绪）好转、振奋。根据上文“There were so many things. My work was busy, and I needed some 5 time.”可知，前文提到作者因忙碌烦躁，后在果园重获平静，因此“心情好转”，lift特指情绪从低落向积极“好转”，符合语境。故选D项。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：那种茫然无措的感觉消失了。A. speed速度；B. height高度；C. loss茫然无措、失落；D. cost成本。结合前文作者被诸多事务困扰的状态，及下文“we can handle it”的信心可知，作者此前是“茫然无措”的，at a loss，是固定短语，指“茫然不知如何是好”，符合语境。故选C项。
51．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我进入了“我们能应对”的状态，想象所有事情都已完美完成 —— 别墅装修好了，新客人即将到来，当然，连婆婆也会受到欢迎。A. remotely远程地；B. perfectly完美地；C. potentially潜在地；D. apparently明显地。根据下文“the villa was finished, new guests were about to arrive”可知，这里指想象事情完美完成，perfectly体现理想中的圆满，符合语境。故选B项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我进入了“我们能应对”的状态，想象所有事情都已完美完成 —— 别墅装修好了，新客人即将到来，当然，连婆婆也会受到欢迎。A. welcomed欢迎；B. celebrated庆祝；C. ignored忽视；D. admired钦佩。根据上文“my Australian mother-in-law also wanted to move to Cyprus and 4 with us.”可知，婆婆是“想搬到塞浦路斯和我们一起住”，理想状态下应是欢迎她的到来，welcomed符合“接纳家人”的语境。故选A项。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以，当你在路上看到一处快乐的场景时，停下来，深深地享受它。A. map地图；B. topic话题；C. road道路；D. spot地点。根据上文“We were driving along the road”可知，此处指在路上看到的场景， “on the road”与开篇road原词复现，符合上下文连贯逻辑。故选C项。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这不仅仅是一处用鲜花和阳光装点的美丽场景，也不仅仅是一个拍照的机会。A. traditional传统的；B. normal正常的；C. fortunate幸运的；D. beautiful美丽的。结合上文果园“so charming”、“filled with sunshine”的描述可知，此处指美丽的场景，beautiful与charming语义呼应，符合对场景的赞美。故选D项。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它是你心灵的滋养，是抚慰你精神的一首老歌。A. day白天；B. soul心灵；C. diet饮食；D. body身体。根据下文“comfort your spirit”可知，soul与“spirit(精神)”语义相近，这指场景对心灵的滋养，符合“精神层面慰藉”的语境。故选B项。
56．that/which 57．as 58．shared 59．the 60．was bearing 61．emotional 62．to honor 63．presence 64．ourselves 65．Speaking
【导语】这是一篇说明文。69岁荷兰学者Frank Kouwenhoven 20余年研究中国西北民歌“花儿”，其与妻子共同开启研究，妻子离世后他续研以缅怀，未来还计划写书推广“花儿”。
56．考查定语从句。句意：这种以多种方言表达的口头艺术形式源自将女性比作花朵的歌词，它已由九个不同的民族传承了六百多年，备受珍视。空处引导定语从句，先行词是lyrics，指物，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。
57．考查介词。句意：2009年，联合国教科文组织将“花儿”认定为人类非物质文化遗产。固定短语recognize...as...意为“认可……为……”。故填as。
58．考查形容词。句意：库文霍芬称“花儿”不仅是一门鲜活的艺术，而且也是他与妻子共同的热爱所在。修饰名词passion用形容词shared，作定语。故填shared。
59．考查冠词。句意：这对夫妇在20 世纪90年代发现了“花儿”，随后便踏上了前往中国西北部寻找宝藏的旅程。固定搭配in the 1990s表示“20 世纪90年代”。故填the。
60．考查时态。句意：就在这对夫妇对“花儿”进行研究并取得成果之际，库文霍芬的妻子于 2012 年因癌症去世，这让他悲痛欲绝。根据句意以及下文提到的研究暂停可知，此处表达“正要；即将”之意要用过去进行时，主语为research，谓语用单数。故填was bearing。
61．考查形容词。句意：“花儿”项目随后被搁置了，这成了一个让他难以面对的精神负担。此处修饰名词burden用形容词emotional，作定语。故填emotional。
62．考查非谓语动词。句意：库文霍芬于2017年回到甘肃，当时他意识到，纪念已故妻子的最佳方式就是继续他们对“花儿”这一课题的合作研究。此处名词way后用不定式作后置定语。故填to honor。
63．考查名词。句意：在我继续在中国的旅行过程中，我能感觉到妻子就在我的身旁陪伴着我。此处作动词的宾语用名词presence，不可数。故填presence。
64．考查代词。句意：库文霍芬说：“我们有着许多共同的愿望，比如我们都渴望登上最高的山峰，沉浸在最充满活力的花儿文化之中。”此处宾语和主语是同一人，故用反身代词ourselves。故填ourselves。
65．考查非谓语动词。句意：谈到未来，库文霍芬希望将花儿推向国际市场。speak与逻辑主语Kouwenhoven之间是主动关系，故此处用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Speaking。
66．参考范文：
Dear Sarah,
I’m glad to hear from you. Knowing you’re interested in the art activities in our school, I’m writing to share some details with you.
Our school is well-equipped with various art facilities, including a spacious art gallery, several music rooms and dance studios. Students can freely access these places during their spare time.
There are diverse art activities held regularly, such as painting competitions, musical instrument performances and dance shows. As for me, I’m particularly fond of painting. I often participate in painting classes and have created many works under the guidance of professional teachers.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．参考范文：
One morning, Lola received a letter and immediately recognized the sender’s address. “You look really happy, Mrs Simpson. What is the letter about ” Mary asked her as she saw her running her hand smoothly on the letter’s envelope and smiling. “Oh, it’s from someone special, darling. Just a minute...” Lola opened the letter to read it and her tears did not stop. It was a letter informing her that she had inherited $2.3 million from her older brother, Morgan, who had passed away quietly abroad.
Holding the $2.3 million check from her older brother, Morgan, Lola knew what she should do. The greatest treasure she had already received was the love of a family she had never expected to find. In gratitude, she arranged for the greater part of her newfound wealth to benefit Mary and Josh’s household, ensuring their children’s education and the home’s lasting warmth. She quietly donated the remaining funds to the nursing home’s garden fund, so that future residents could sit among blooming roses and feel hopeful. Today Lola becomes stronger, and her smile gets brighter. She no longer counts empty years; she counts bedtime kisses, shared songs, and the gentle certainty that she is cherished.
