赤峰第四中学2025-2026学年第一学期月考试题
高二英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a museum. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Take a day off. B. Go to the meeting. C. Take some medicine.
3. How might the man go to the airport
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
4. What will the man do this afternoon
A. Have a math class. B. Join a study team. C. Consult a teacher.
5. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the man mean
A. He loves the movie.
B. He has already seen the movie.
C He’s too busy to watch the movie.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
6. Why does the man make the call
A. To make a complaint. B. To confirm an order. C. To book a product.
7. What will the man get finally
A. A parcel box. B. A purchase card. C. A new toy.
下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
8. What are the speakers planning
A. A birthday party. B. A graduation ceremony. C. A housewarming gathering.
9. How does the man find the community center
A. Budget-friendly. B. Well-decorated. C. Out-dated.
10. How will they send out invitations
A. Make phone calls. B. Send emails. C. Give paper invitations.
听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
11. Why will the woman move to a new place
A. She has been offered a new job.
B. She wants to live in another city.
C. She gets tired of her current role.
12. What will the man help do
A. Pack the stuff. B. Lend some money. C. Find a new apartment.
13. Which place has the woman rented
A. A distant house with a lovely view.
B. A furnished flat near the subway.
C. A cheap flat without a kitchen.
下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. Human interaction. B. Learning assessment. C. Educational technology.
15. What is SmartLearn’s most impressive feature
A. Multiple school courses. B. Various digital applications. C. Customized learning plans.
16. What change has SmartLearn brought to students
A. Reduced workloads. B. Better engagement. C. Frequent interaction.
17. What do some experts think of SmartLearn
A. It should serve as teachers’ assistant.
B. It requires parents’ guidance.
C. It meets students’ learning need.
听下面一段独白，回答以下问题。
18. Which city is more likely to focus on building enough houses
A. Dubai. B. Tokyo. C. London.
19. What can help to solve the “last-mile” problem
A. Self-drive taxis. B. Private cars. C. Shared bikes.
20. What is essential to the citizens’ life quality
A. Population structure. B. Public transportation. C. Social facilities.
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
Some of the World Heritage Sites have been attracting tourists for hundreds of years and are as fascinating now as they were when they were first uncovered.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Designated a World Heritage Site in 1985, Cappadocia is a place of flowing rock formations and stone-capped chimneys (狭缝) Consider taking one of the many hiking trails to get up close. Nearby, in the village of Uchisar are the ancient cave homes built by the people of the Bronze Age.
Borobudur, Indonesia
Borobudur is one of Indonesia’s most famous landmarks, included in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1991. Located on the island of Java, this massive temple complex was constructed in the 700s, but two to three hundred years later, it was abandoned, possibly due to volcanic eruptions in the area, and went relatively undisturbed for centuries. The site was uncovered in the 1800s and later restored.
Mesa Verde, U.S.A.
Mesa Verde is home to some of the most well-preserved Indian ruins in North America. It has been on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1978. The most impressive sites are the cliff dwellings (住所), where the Ancestral Puebloans lived between the 12th century and the late 13th century. You can drive up to the top of the mesa to see pit houses and other ruins.
Petra, Jordan
Inscribed (在……上写) into the list of World Heritage Sites in 1985, this ancient capital city of the Nabataeans is a stone city with dwellings carved into sandstone walls. It has roots that trace back to as early as the 4th or 5th century B.C. Discovered in the early 1800s, it has been referred to as “the rose city” for the color of the rock. Situated in a mountainous area with limited access, it held a strategic position on the trade route in the region: Today, Petra is the most important tourist attraction in Jordan.
21. What can you enjoy in Cappadocia, Turkey
A. Temple complexes. B. Cave homes.
C. Cliff dwellings. D. Rose-colored rocks.
22. Which of the following appeared on the list of World Heritage Sites first
A. Cappadocia, Turkey. B. Borobudur, Indonesia.
C. Petra, Jordan. D. Mesa Verde, U.S.A.
23. What made Petra stand out in history
A. Its natural resources. B. Its critical location.
C. Its lively tourism. D. Its unique scenery.
B
Duncan Jurman became interested in butterflies when he was around 5 years old. He noticed a couple of caterpillars (毛虫) in his backyard and was attracted by the different ways that caterpillars can disguise (伪装) themselves to stay safe in potentially dangerous surroundings. From there, he started to learn more about caterpillars and butterflies.
Jurman believes that butterflies play a crucial role in our ecosystems. They’re very low on the food web, so they support a lot of different species that rely on them. They’re an indicator species for the health of the environment. Once they disappear, everything else is soon to follow.
Jurman’s goal is to transform the landscape of Florida’s Broward County by turning a weedy suburb into a lively butterfly reserve at a time when insect populations are decreasing quickly worldwide. Jurman believes that every flower planted is a potential home and source of food for caterpillars and butterflies. He eventually developed a butterfly-friendly garden in his backyard by researching the different plants that butterflies prefer. He has already raised and released more than 5,000 butterflies from his garden.
Jurman also launched the Bring Butterflies Back campaign to educate people about butterflies and invite them to join his cause of protecting butterflies. He said that a lot of people are surprised to learn that insects are declining at such an alarming rate, largely because the decline has been so gradual. This phenomenon helps to explain why people are unwilling to take meaningful actions to save the environment.
In 2018, Jurman helped to build a butterfly garden at his high school. The garden has had a regenerative effect on the surrounding environment-birds, native lizards, and other insects have returned in great numbers. Other schools have been inspired to start gardens. “I don’t know if we can ever reach the point that we were once at with butterflies, but I think that if everyone gets involved and starts their own garden, they can make their own impact,” Jurman said.
24. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The food chain of insects. B. The competition between species.
C. The potential danger to butterflies. D. The vital role of butterflies in nature.
25. Why did Jurman create a butterfly-friendly garden
A. To teach people about butterflies. B. To study butterflies’ favorite plants.
C. To increase the number of butterflies. D. To improve the beauty of his backyard.
26. Which shows the phenomenon mentioned in the text
A. People’s unawareness of environmental changes.
B. The impact of human activities on insect habitats.
C. The rapid decline of butterfly populations worldwide.
D. The process of transforming natural landscapes into reserves.
27. What can be inferred from Jurman’s words in the last paragraph
A. More gardens are built to increase the number of other insects.
B. Jurman is pessimistic about the future of the butterfly population.
C. It’s impossible to restore the butterfly population to their previous levels.
D. People’s joint efforts can have a great impact on the butterfly population.
C
Whether chasing the perfect body or working toward being as fast, strong or capable as possible, fitness cannot stand as an all-round solution for the challenges many of young people face. Especially because it often amplifies (放大) insecurities and limits personal growth, we need to reconsider how much we prioritize it in our lives.
Unhealthy and unrealistic expectations around the social value of physical fitness have long driven us to exercise and carry many harmful side effects. Focusing on exercising to improve physical appearance has been shown to quickly fall into anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. These issues have been significantly more prevalent for younger people than in the past, and have been primarily linked to the increased role of social media in how we sense ourselves compared to others. Worst of all, body dysmorphia (畸形恐惧症) is a deep psychological disorder that arises when people are aware of their flaws (缺陷) in their physical appearance and resolving those flaws.
As body dysmorphia continues to rise, awareness of its negative effects has spread rapidly. In order to develop better health and avoid eating disorders and anxiety, many are turning to new fitness movements focused on performance progress rather than improving physical traits. However, obsessing over improvement and results can often be as problematic as fixation on appearance. Attentiveness toward exercise goals and personal fitness often becomes obsessive, and worsens issues like anxiety and depression while risking overtraining.
Exercise has also been a more widely popular mode of response for young people to improve quality of life and resolve mental health issues. Though research has proven that fitness and exercise make us feel happier, add fulfillment to our lives and relieve stress, experts also caution that exercise cannot be a complete aid to the emotional, social and psychological challenges we face. We must be aware of this fact, and avoid always turning to exercise and fitness as the sole response to such challenges.
If we continue to let ourselves be driven by the belief that completed performance goals, a more capable body, or a slimmer figure are necessary to feel satisfaction in our lives, we will never be able to completely accept ourselves. Yet it is exactly this self-acceptance even if we have glaring issues — that is essential to lasting personal growth, long-term happiness and healthy relationships.
28. How does fitness affect young people according to Paragraph 1
A. It can solve their life challenges. B. It helps reduce the cost of exercise
C. It improves their social relationships. D. It may make them feel more insecure.
29. What does Paragraph 2 mainly discuss
A. Bad diet habits harm young people’s health. B. Exercise for looks brings harmful results.
C. Young people’s interest in training declines. D. Social media spreads the influence of fitness
30. How is the passage organized
A. Claim — Reason — Warning — Conclusion B. Concept — Background — Comparison — Prediction
C. Question — Experiment — Data — result D. Description — Dialogue — Story — Ending
31. What can we know from the passage
A. Self-acceptance serves as the foundation for well-being.
B. Fitness alone always ensures joy and success.
C. Training goals can remove all possible risks.
D. Modern youth care little about body image.
D
The increasing frequency of rocket launches is crowding the region of space closest to Earth, known as low-Earth orbit — a zone that is already peppered with tens of thousands of bits of decades-old hardware. Experts warn that the danger posed by all this space junk is rising sharply. In recent years, debris has fallen on countries across the globe. Aside from falling to Earth, objects may also smash into each other in orbit, generating even more debris (碎片). Scientists also point to the potential danger to commercial aviation, as well as the pollution caused by debris burning up in the atmosphere.
To tackle the growing problem, various strategies have been put forward for cleaning up low-Earth orbit. A Japanese company recently debuted a prototype for a kind of “space garbage truck” that it hopes can retrieve (取回) inactive satellites from orbit. A Swiss company cooperating with the European Space Agency is planning similar retrieval missions. Another solution, in the short term at least, is to boost objects to higher orbits, where they lead to less of a danger. In 2022, a Chinese mission boosted an inactive BeiDou navigation satellite into a higher and less crowded zone.
A longer-term solution would involve recycling such objects—and some of that recycling can happen in orbit, astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell says. “At some point we’re going to have to move from disposing of old satellites in the atmosphere to taking them to recycling stations where their parts get reused for new satellites, and we actually do some of the manufacturing (制造) in orbit.” Moriba Jah, a space scientist, calls this the “circular space economy”, and the European Space Agency suggests it can be achieved by 2050.
Another seemingly simple idea is to make satellites more durable. “The message that I keep trying to deliver to anybody who will listen is: We need to have fewer satellites with longer operational lifetimes,” says astronomer Samantha Lawler. “Anything that you can do to make your satellites last longer and to use fewer of them — that is the engineering challenge that we are now facing, and I don’t see anyone really taking that up.”
32. The word “peppered with” in the first paragraph probably means ______.
A. separated with B. protected with C. filled with D. cleaned of
33. What solution is mentioned as a short-term measure to deal with space junk
A. Developing “space garbage trucks”. B. Launching objects to higher orbits.
C. Recycling old space objects. D. Reduce rocket launches.
34. What is Samantha Lawler’s suggestion about ______.
A. Potential application of satellites. B. Choice of new launching technology.
C. Possible direction for further cooperation D. Need to improve engineering.
35. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The causes of space junk and its effects on earth.
B. Different strategies to solve the problem of crowded low-Earth orbit.
C. The development of space technology in different countries.
D. The importance of international cooperation in space exploration.
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。
Taking action is one of the most important factors that will determine your success. Regardless of what you want in your life, whether you want to get rich, build a multi-million dollar business, travel the world, or own a luxury house, you need to take action. Taking action is the only thing that will connect you to your results.
___36___ They dream about what they want and they talk about their goals, but at the end of the day, if they do not put in the work and pour in the effort, their dreams and their goals will never come true. ___37___ It is not like money is going to fall from the sky or you wake up the next day and find that you have your dream car sitting in your garage.
At the age of 12, Mike was curious and wanted to build a frequency counter (频率计数器), but he did not have the parts. ___38___. What happened next was that Mike thought Tom, a company manager, might be able to help in getting the parts. He checked out the telephone book for Tom’s number, and then called that number. To Mike’s surprise, Tom answered the phone and then the young Mike talked to Tom and requested the parts from him. ___39___ He also offered him a summer job at his company, for assembling the frequency counters.
This is how Mike got into the company, kick-started his career, learned about computers, and the rest became history.
The 12 years old Mike might not know what was happening back then; all he knew was that he wanted the parts to build the frequency counter. ___40___
A. Nothing will come to you automatically.
B. When you take action, everything will move.
C. Unfortunately, most people do not take action.
D. After about 20 minutes of chatting, Tom agreed to give Mike the parts.
E. And like all other successful people around the world, he was fearless in taking action.
F. Some actions are huge and they may require a lot of your energy and time to complete.
G. However, he somehow got the idea that someone in the industry may have the parts that he desired.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan has always wanted to make music. When Anantawan ____41____, the audiences aren’t just hearing the beautiful sounds from his violin, they are hearing the sounds of inclusion and ____42____. That’s because he was born without a right hand and most of his right forearm. It is a ____43____ that could have been a major barrier to his becoming a musician, but has not stopped him from ____44____ his dreams.
The road to the music career was not that ____45____ for Anantawan. Despite this, his parents saw him as a person ____46____ in body, which was actually a(n) ____47____ that he needed to get where he is today. They told their son, “You are as normal as others and only need some adaptations.”
Being disabled, Anantawan ____48____ found the right instrument to play. At elementary school, his music teacher ____49____ him to play the recorder (竖笛), but he didn’t have enough _____50_____ to do so. The trumpet (小号) was suggested as well, but he wasn’t _____51_____ by its sound. He was just touched by the sound of the violin and desired to play it. However, he wasn’t accepted by many teachers.
After lots of _____52_____, Anantawan finally found a teacher, and he learned to play with his left hand. But holding the bow was still a(n) _____53_____ until a special device was tied onto his right arm that _____54_____ the bow. From the very first note that he was playing, he was _____55_____ by the sound and the connection of his body to the instrument. Since then, he has been playing it to convey his imagination and inspiring some people to follow his suit.
41. A. moves B. learns C. adapts D. performs
42. A. responsibility B. honesty C. inspiration D. creation
43. A. disability B. signal C. pattern D. trail
44. A. giving up B. going after C. adapting to D. letting out
45. A. worthwhile B. familiar C. colourful D. smooth
46. A. sound B. weak C. balanced D. complicated
47. A. prediction B. push C. emergency D. test
48. A. merely B. frequently C. barely D. occasionally
49. A. warned B. ordered C. promised D. recommended
50. A. teeth B. funds C. fingers D. reasons
51. A. confused B. limited C. moved D. disturbed
52. A. achievements B. preparations C. comments D. rejections
53. A. choice B. barrier C. sign D. evidence
54. A. purchased B. protected C. decorated D. grasped
55. A. attracted B. annoyed C. restricted D. requested
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。
Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking It’s a type of travel ___56___ highlights low-cost and independent exploration, often with no fixed plans about accommodation or destination. The term “backpacking” comes from “backpack”, a type of bag that you carry on your back. Travelers ___57___ (typical) fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra ___58___ (need) for adventurous journeys.
Last year, my best friend’s parents ___59___ (retire) at the age of 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each ___60___ (carry) a 15 kg backpack, Mike and Lorraine hiked along cliffs (悬崖), explored golden sandy beaches and even cycled. For accommodation, they didn’t make any pre-bookings but stayed in ___61___ they could find on the day, which varied from B&Bs to camping in fields full of sheep. They did stop for the ___62___ (occasion) well-deserved cup of tea — they were in England after all.
Backpackers are also known for traveling with limited funds, ___63___ few begin with as little money as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he went on an almost four-year journey, beginning ___64___ just $80 (about 585 yuan) in his pocket. He went across 24 countries on the African continent and filmed his experience, aiming to show the world the ____65____ (diverse) and beauty of Africa, all on a low budget.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，今天你校组织高三学生参观了市博物馆举办的“中国航天成就展”。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，分享此次活动。内容包括：
1. 活动时间、参加人员
2. 活动内容（聆听讲座、观看视频、体验太空漫步等）；
3. 活动反响。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Achievement Expo of China Aerospace
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二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A young woman was waiting for her flight at an airport. She was leaving for London because she got a new job there. It was said that her new boss was a typical English gentleman — polite, modest, humorous and considerate. She was excited as well as a little nervous about her new life.
With several long hours before her flight, the woman hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a packet of cookies and found a place to sit. She took out a book and started to read. Although she was absorbed in her book, she happened to see that the man sitting beside her, as bold as he could be, grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between them. Educated to be well-mannered, she tried to ignore it to avoid an argument. But to show that she was the owner, she started to take cookies from that bag too. Unfortunately, the man didn’t get that hint, since he didn’t stop grabbing the cookies.
“How annoying!” she thought. As the greedy cookie thief kept eating, the woman munched (用力咀嚼) some cookies and watched the clock.
She was getting angrier as the minutes went by, thinking, “If I weren’t so nice, I would blacken his eyes.” With each cookie she took, he took one, too; when only one was left, she wondered what he would do.
With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her a half, and ate the other. She grabbed it from him, glared at him and thought, “Oh, brother. This guy has some nerve and he is so rude! Why didn’t he even show any gratefulness ”
She had never known when she had been so angry, and sighed in relief when her flight was called. She gathered her belongings and headed to the gate quickly, refusing to look back at the rude thief. She boarded the plane, sank in her seat, and looked for her book, which was almost complete.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As she reached in her baggage, she gasped (喘气) with surprise.
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Paragraph 2:
Surprisingly, she found the man sitting just behind her.
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赤峰第四中学2025-2026学年第一学期月考试题
高二英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a museum. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
【答案】B
【原文】A: Excuse me, where can I find the book Pride and Prejudice
B: You can check the third floor. That's where most of the literature books are stored.
A: Thanks.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Take a day off. B. Go to the meeting. C. Take some medicine.
【答案】A
【原文】A: My head is killing me. The medicine doesn't work.
B: You should take a day's leave and get some rest.
A: I can't. I have an important meeting this afternoon.
3. How might the man go to the airport
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
【答案】B
【原文】A: How are you going to the airport tomorrow
B: Driving a car is inconvenient for me. I am thinking about taking a bus, but it might be too slow. Maybe I should take a taxi.
4. What will the man do this afternoon
A. Have a math class. B. Join a study team. C. Consult a teacher.
【答案】B
【原文】A: I’m really struggling with these math problems. They are so difficult and I can’t reach my teacher.
B: Why not come to the study group this afternoon We can work on it together.
A: It sounds great.
5. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the man mean
A. He loves the movie.
B. He has already seen the movie.
C He’s too busy to watch the movie.
【答案】C
【原文】A: There’s a great movie on at the cinema tonight. Do you want to watch it with me
B: I’d love to, but I have a lot of work to do. I really can’t spare the time.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
6. Why does the man make the call
A. To make a complaint. B. To confirm an order. C. To book a product.
7. What will the man get finally
A. A parcel box. B. A purchase card. C. A new toy.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】A: Hello, I’m calling about the toy I ordered. It arrived damaged.
B: I’m sorry to hear that sir. Could you please tell me more details
A: The parcel box was broken and there were many marks on the item inside.
B: We can send you a replacement right away or return money to your purchase card. Which would you prefer
A: I choose the replacement.
B: OK. I’ll arrange it for you. I’ll send you an email to confirm the details.
听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
8. What are the speakers planning
A. A birthday party. B. A graduation ceremony. C. A housewarming gathering.
9. How does the man find the community center
A. Budget-friendly. B. Well-decorated. C. Out-dated.
10. How will they send out invitations
A. Make phone calls. B. Send emails. C. Give paper invitations.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B
【原文】A: Tom’s birthday is around the corner. Let’s prepare a surprise party for him.
B: Good idea! First let’s choose a venue for the party.
A: I’m thinking about that new cafe downtown. It has a private room.
B: I’ve been there. It is pretty small. Maybe we could consider the community center. It’s much bigger and not too expensive.
A: But I think it’s a bit old-fashioned. Then we need to decorate it carefully. What about the food
B: We can make some simple snacks ourselves and order main dishes. And we also need to send out invitations. This time, I suggest sending emails instead of paper invitations.
A: Okay the former is more convenient.
听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
11. Why will the woman move to a new place
A. She has been offered a new job.
B. She wants to live in another city.
C. She gets tired of her current role.
12. What will the man help do
A. Pack the stuff. B. Lend some money. C. Find a new apartment.
13. Which place has the woman rented
A. A distant house with a lovely view.
B. A furnished flat near the subway.
C. A cheap flat without a kitchen.
【答案】11. A 12. A 13. B
【原文】A: I'm making a move to a brand-new place.
B: Really Why
A: Well, I recently secured a new job opportunity in a different part of the city. It's a dream role but it's quite a distance from my current place.
B: Oh, I totally get that. So do you need any help with the move I'd be more than happy to lend a hand.
A: That's incredibly sweet of you. Could you spare some time to help me pack
B: No problem. What kind of place have you rented
A: Initially, I found a house with a lovely view, but it is too faraway. And then a flat near my company doesn't have a kitchen though it is cheaper.
B: Hmm that's inconvenient.
A: So I chose a flat close to the subway with all the furniture.
听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. Human interaction. B. Learning assessment. C. Educational technology.
15. What is SmartLearn’s most impressive feature
A. Multiple school courses. B. Various digital applications. C. Customized learning plans.
16. What change has SmartLearn brought to students
A. Reduced workloads. B. Better engagement. C. Frequent interaction.
17. What do some experts think of SmartLearn
A. It should serve as teachers’ assistant.
B. It requires parents’ guidance.
C. It meets students’ learning need.
【答案】14. C 15. C 16. B 17. A
【原文】A: Hey John, have you heard about the new technology they've introduced in our school
B: Yeah, I think it's called smart learn. What exactly does it do
A: The most amazing feature is that smart learn uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning plans for each student. It integrates with our school courses and offers tons of digital resources like interactive videos, quizzes and virtual lab experiments. Based on students’ performance, it adjusts learning plans in real time.
B: That sounds cool. What do teachers think about it
A: They love it. It helps them assign tailored homework and give more personalized assessment. Parents can also track their kids’ progress.
B: That's great for parents. Has it made any difference to students
A: Absolutely! Students are more motivated and confident. Then, you're more active and their participation has gone up.
B: Sounds too good to be true. Are there any disadvantages
A: Some experts say it should be a teaching aid, not a replacement for teachers. Human interaction is still crucial.
听下面一段独白，回答以下问题。
18. Which city is more likely to focus on building enough houses
A. Dubai. B. Tokyo. C. London.
19. What can help to solve the “last-mile” problem
A. Self-drive taxis. B. Private cars. C. Shared bikes.
20. What is essential to the citizens’ life quality
A. Population structure. B. Public transportation. C. Social facilities.
【答案】18. A 19. C 20. C
【原文】When we talk about Urban planning, we must consider multiple factors. One aspect is the population. Understanding the population size structure and growth trends is crucial. For example, a city with rapidly increasing population, such as Dubai, needs to plan for sufficient housing and schools. In contrast, an aging population like in Tokyo calls for more nursing homes, senior friendly public spaces and accessible healthcare services. Another important factor in Urban planning is sustainable transportation in many modern cities, like London, the over-reliance on private cars has led to traffic jams and environmental pollution. To deal with this, more and more cities are investing in public transportation systems. However, simply building more public transportation isn’t enough. We also need to improve the last mile problem. This refers to the difficulty of getting from the public transportation stop to the final destination. Solutions like bike-sharing programs and electric bike rental are emerging to address this issue. Additionally, social facilities such as schools and public spaces are essential to enhance the quality of life for residents and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. In conclusion, Urban planning is a complex process that requires a comprehensive consideration of population, transport and economic environmental and social factors.
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
Some of the World Heritage Sites have been attracting tourists for hundreds of years and are as fascinating now as they were when they were first uncovered.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Designated a World Heritage Site in 1985, Cappadocia is a place of flowing rock formations and stone-capped chimneys (狭缝) Consider taking one of the many hiking trails to get up close. Nearby, in the village of Uchisar are the ancient cave homes built by the people of the Bronze Age.
Borobudur, Indonesia
Borobudur is one of Indonesia’s most famous landmarks, included in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1991. Located on the island of Java, this massive temple complex was constructed in the 700s, but two to three hundred years later, it was abandoned, possibly due to volcanic eruptions in the area, and went relatively undisturbed for centuries. The site was uncovered in the 1800s and later restored.
Mesa Verde, U.S.A.
Mesa Verde is home to some of the most well-preserved Indian ruins in North America. It has been on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1978. The most impressive sites are the cliff dwellings (住所), where the Ancestral Puebloans lived between the 12th century and the late 13th century. You can drive up to the top of the mesa to see pit houses and other ruins.
Petra, Jordan
Inscribed (在……上写) into the list of World Heritage Sites in 1985, this ancient capital city of the Nabataeans is a stone city with dwellings carved into sandstone walls. It has roots that trace back to as early as the 4th or 5th century B.C. Discovered in the early 1800s, it has been referred to as “the rose city” for the color of the rock. Situated in a mountainous area with limited access, it held a strategic position on the trade route in the region: Today, Petra is the most important tourist attraction in Jordan.
21. What can you enjoy in Cappadocia, Turkey
A. Temple complexes. B. Cave homes.
C. Cliff dwellings. D. Rose-colored rocks.
22. Which of the following appeared on the list of World Heritage Sites first
A. Cappadocia, Turkey. B. Borobudur, Indonesia.
C. Petra, Jordan. D. Mesa Verde, U.S.A.
23. What made Petra stand out in history
A. Its natural resources. B. Its critical location.
C. Its lively tourism. D. Its unique scenery.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B
B
Duncan Jurman became interested in butterflies when he was around 5 years old. He noticed a couple of caterpillars (毛虫) in his backyard and was attracted by the different ways that caterpillars can disguise (伪装) themselves to stay safe in potentially dangerous surroundings. From there, he started to learn more about caterpillars and butterflies.
Jurman believes that butterflies play a crucial role in our ecosystems. They’re very low on the food web, so they support a lot of different species that rely on them. They’re an indicator species for the health of the environment. Once they disappear, everything else is soon to follow.
Jurman’s goal is to transform the landscape of Florida’s Broward County by turning a weedy suburb into a lively butterfly reserve at a time when insect populations are decreasing quickly worldwide. Jurman believes that every flower planted is a potential home and source of food for caterpillars and butterflies. He eventually developed a butterfly-friendly garden in his backyard by researching the different plants that butterflies prefer. He has already raised and released more than 5,000 butterflies from his garden.
Jurman also launched the Bring Butterflies Back campaign to educate people about butterflies and invite them to join his cause of protecting butterflies. He said that a lot of people are surprised to learn that insects are declining at such an alarming rate, largely because the decline has been so gradual. This phenomenon helps to explain why people are unwilling to take meaningful actions to save the environment.
In 2018, Jurman helped to build a butterfly garden at his high school. The garden has had a regenerative effect on the surrounding environment-birds, native lizards, and other insects have returned in great numbers. Other schools have been inspired to start gardens. “I don’t know if we can ever reach the point that we were once at with butterflies, but I think that if everyone gets involved and starts their own garden, they can make their own impact,” Jurman said.
24. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The food chain of insects. B. The competition between species.
C. The potential danger to butterflies. D. The vital role of butterflies in nature.
25. Why did Jurman create a butterfly-friendly garden
A. To teach people about butterflies. B. To study butterflies’ favorite plants.
C. To increase the number of butterflies. D. To improve the beauty of his backyard.
26. Which shows the phenomenon mentioned in the text
A. People’s unawareness of environmental changes.
B. The impact of human activities on insect habitats.
C. The rapid decline of butterfly populations worldwide.
D. The process of transforming natural landscapes into reserves.
27. What can be inferred from Jurman’s words in the last paragraph
A. More gardens are built to increase the number of other insects.
B. Jurman is pessimistic about the future of the butterfly population.
C. It’s impossible to restore the butterfly population to their previous levels.
D. People’s joint efforts can have a great impact on the butterfly population.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D
C
Whether chasing the perfect body or working toward being as fast, strong or capable as possible, fitness cannot stand as an all-round solution for the challenges many of young people face. Especially because it often amplifies (放大) insecurities and limits personal growth, we need to reconsider how much we prioritize it in our lives.
Unhealthy and unrealistic expectations around the social value of physical fitness have long driven us to exercise and carry many harmful side effects. Focusing on exercising to improve physical appearance has been shown to quickly fall into anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. These issues have been significantly more prevalent for younger people than in the past, and have been primarily linked to the increased role of social media in how we sense ourselves compared to others. Worst of all, body dysmorphia (畸形恐惧症) is a deep psychological disorder that arises when people are aware of their flaws (缺陷) in their physical appearance and resolving those flaws.
As body dysmorphia continues to rise, awareness of its negative effects has spread rapidly. In order to develop better health and avoid eating disorders and anxiety, many are turning to new fitness movements focused on performance progress rather than improving physical traits. However, obsessing over improvement and results can often be as problematic as fixation on appearance. Attentiveness toward exercise goals and personal fitness often becomes obsessive, and worsens issues like anxiety and depression while risking overtraining.
Exercise has also been a more widely popular mode of response for young people to improve quality of life and resolve mental health issues. Though research has proven that fitness and exercise make us feel happier, add fulfillment to our lives and relieve stress, experts also caution that exercise cannot be a complete aid to the emotional, social and psychological challenges we face. We must be aware of this fact, and avoid always turning to exercise and fitness as the sole response to such challenges.
If we continue to let ourselves be driven by the belief that completed performance goals, a more capable body, or a slimmer figure are necessary to feel satisfaction in our lives, we will never be able to completely accept ourselves. Yet it is exactly this self-acceptance even if we have glaring issues — that is essential to lasting personal growth, long-term happiness and healthy relationships.
28. How does fitness affect young people according to Paragraph 1
A. It can solve their life challenges. B. It helps reduce the cost of exercise
C. It improves their social relationships. D. It may make them feel more insecure.
29. What does Paragraph 2 mainly discuss
A. Bad diet habits harm young people’s health. B. Exercise for looks brings harmful results.
C. Young people’s interest in training declines. D. Social media spreads the influence of fitness
30. How is the passage organized
A. Claim — Reason — Warning — Conclusion B. Concept — Background — Comparison — Prediction
C. Question — Experiment — Data — result D. Description — Dialogue — Story — Ending
31. What can we know from the passage
A. Self-acceptance serves as the foundation for well-being.
B. Fitness alone always ensures joy and success.
C. Training goals can remove all possible risks.
D. Modern youth care little about body image.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. A
D
The increasing frequency of rocket launches is crowding the region of space closest to Earth, known as low-Earth orbit — a zone that is already peppered with tens of thousands of bits of decades-old hardware. Experts warn that the danger posed by all this space junk is rising sharply. In recent years, debris has fallen on countries across the globe. Aside from falling to Earth, objects may also smash into each other in orbit, generating even more debris (碎片). Scientists also point to the potential danger to commercial aviation, as well as the pollution caused by debris burning up in the atmosphere.
To tackle the growing problem, various strategies have been put forward for cleaning up low-Earth orbit. A Japanese company recently debuted a prototype for a kind of “space garbage truck” that it hopes can retrieve (取回) inactive satellites from orbit. A Swiss company cooperating with the European Space Agency is planning similar retrieval missions. Another solution, in the short term at least, is to boost objects to higher orbits, where they lead to less of a danger. In 2022, a Chinese mission boosted an inactive BeiDou navigation satellite into a higher and less crowded zone.
A longer-term solution would involve recycling such objects—and some of that recycling can happen in orbit, astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell says. “At some point we’re going to have to move from disposing of old satellites in the atmosphere to taking them to recycling stations where their parts get reused for new satellites, and we actually do some of the manufacturing (制造) in orbit.” Moriba Jah, a space scientist, calls this the “circular space economy”, and the European Space Agency suggests it can be achieved by 2050.
Another seemingly simple idea is to make satellites more durable. “The message that I keep trying to deliver to anybody who will listen is: We need to have fewer satellites with longer operational lifetimes,” says astronomer Samantha Lawler. “Anything that you can do to make your satellites last longer and to use fewer of them — that is the engineering challenge that we are now facing, and I don’t see anyone really taking that up.”
32. The word “peppered with” in the first paragraph probably means ______.
A. separated with B. protected with C. filled with D. cleaned of
33. What solution is mentioned as a short-term measure to deal with space junk
A. Developing “space garbage trucks”. B. Launching objects to higher orbits.
C. Recycling old space objects. D. Reduce rocket launches.
34. What is Samantha Lawler’s suggestion about ______.
A. Potential application of satellites. B. Choice of new launching technology.
C. Possible direction for further cooperation D. Need to improve engineering.
35. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The causes of space junk and its effects on earth.
B. Different strategies to solve the problem of crowded low-Earth orbit.
C. The development of space technology in different countries.
D. The importance of international cooperation in space exploration.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B
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。
Taking action is one of the most important factors that will determine your success. Regardless of what you want in your life, whether you want to get rich, build a multi-million dollar business, travel the world, or own a luxury house, you need to take action. Taking action is the only thing that will connect you to your results.
___36___ They dream about what they want and they talk about their goals, but at the end of the day, if they do not put in the work and pour in the effort, their dreams and their goals will never come true. ___37___ It is not like money is going to fall from the sky or you wake up the next day and find that you have your dream car sitting in your garage.
At the age of 12, Mike was curious and wanted to build a frequency counter (频率计数器), but he did not have the parts. ___38___. What happened next was that Mike thought Tom, a company manager, might be able to help in getting the parts. He checked out the telephone book for Tom’s number, and then called that number. To Mike’s surprise, Tom answered the phone and then the young Mike talked to Tom and requested the parts from him. ___39___ He also offered him a summer job at his company, for assembling the frequency counters.
This is how Mike got into the company, kick-started his career, learned about computers, and the rest became history.
The 12 years old Mike might not know what was happening back then; all he knew was that he wanted the parts to build the frequency counter. ___40___
A. Nothing will come to you automatically.
B. When you take action, everything will move.
C. Unfortunately, most people do not take action.
D. After about 20 minutes of chatting, Tom agreed to give Mike the parts.
E. And like all other successful people around the world, he was fearless in taking action.
F. Some actions are huge and they may require a lot of your energy and time to complete.
G. However, he somehow got the idea that someone in the industry may have the parts that he desired.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. G 39. D 40. E
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan has always wanted to make music. When Anantawan ____41____, the audiences aren’t just hearing the beautiful sounds from his violin, they are hearing the sounds of inclusion and ____42____. That’s because he was born without a right hand and most of his right forearm. It is a ____43____ that could have been a major barrier to his becoming a musician, but has not stopped him from ____44____ his dreams.
The road to the music career was not that ____45____ for Anantawan. Despite this, his parents saw him as a person ____46____ in body, which was actually a(n) ____47____ that he needed to get where he is today. They told their son, “You are as normal as others and only need some adaptations.”
Being disabled, Anantawan ____48____ found the right instrument to play. At elementary school, his music teacher ____49____ him to play the recorder (竖笛), but he didn’t have enough _____50_____ to do so. The trumpet (小号) was suggested as well, but he wasn’t _____51_____ by its sound. He was just touched by the sound of the violin and desired to play it. However, he wasn’t accepted by many teachers.
After lots of _____52_____, Anantawan finally found a teacher, and he learned to play with his left hand. But holding the bow was still a(n) _____53_____ until a special device was tied onto his right arm that _____54_____ the bow. From the very first note that he was playing, he was _____55_____ by the sound and the connection of his body to the instrument. Since then, he has been playing it to convey his imagination and inspiring some people to follow his suit.
41. A. moves B. learns C. adapts D. performs
42. A. responsibility B. honesty C. inspiration D. creation
43. A. disability B. signal C. pattern D. trail
44. A. giving up B. going after C. adapting to D. letting out
45. A. worthwhile B. familiar C. colourful D. smooth
46. A. sound B. weak C. balanced D. complicated
47. A. prediction B. push C. emergency D. test
48. A. merely B. frequently C. barely D. occasionally
49. A. warned B. ordered C. promised D. recommended
50. A. teeth B. funds C. fingers D. reasons
51. A. confused B. limited C. moved D. disturbed
52. A. achievements B. preparations C. comments D. rejections
53. A. choice B. barrier C. sign D. evidence
54. A. purchased B. protected C. decorated D. grasped
55. A. attracted B. annoyed C. restricted D. requested
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. C 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. A
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。
Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking It’s a type of travel ___56___ highlights low-cost and independent exploration, often with no fixed plans about accommodation or destination. The term “backpacking” comes from “backpack”, a type of bag that you carry on your back. Travelers ___57___ (typical) fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra ___58___ (need) for adventurous journeys.
Last year, my best friend’s parents ___59___ (retire) at the age of 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each ___60___ (carry) a 15 kg backpack, Mike and Lorraine hiked along cliffs (悬崖), explored golden sandy beaches and even cycled. For accommodation, they didn’t make any pre-bookings but stayed in ___61___ they could find on the day, which varied from B&Bs to camping in fields full of sheep. They did stop for the ___62___ (occasion) well-deserved cup of tea — they were in England after all.
Backpackers are also known for traveling with limited funds, ___63___ few begin with as little money as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he went on an almost four-year journey, beginning ___64___ just $80 (about 585 yuan) in his pocket. He went across 24 countries on the African continent and filmed his experience, aiming to show the world the ____65____ (diverse) and beauty of Africa, all on a low budget.
【答案】56. that##which
57. typically
58. needed 59. retired
60. carrying
61. whatever
62. occasional
63. but 64. with
65. diversity
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，今天你校组织高三学生参观了市博物馆举办的“中国航天成就展”。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，分享此次活动。内容包括：
1. 活动时间、参加人员
2. 活动内容（聆听讲座、观看视频、体验太空漫步等）；
3. 活动反响。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Achievement Expo of China Aerospace
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【答案】例文
Achievement Expo of China Aerospace
Today, our school organized senior three students to visit an exhibition with the theme of “Achievements of China Aerospace”, which proved to be a great success.
The exhibition featured a wide range of activities. Firstly, we attended/engaged in informative lectures and viewed dramatic rocket launch videos, which allowed us to get deeper insights into China Aerospace. Then came the highlight, experiencing thrilling and lifelike spacewalks in almost zero gravity. What an amazing and awe-inspiring experience!
Inspired by the remarkable achievements and touched by the spirit of China Aerospace experts, we’ll apply ourselves to our studies so that we can make contributions to our country in the future, just as they have.
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A young woman was waiting for her flight at an airport. She was leaving for London because she got a new job there. It was said that her new boss was a typical English gentleman — polite, modest, humorous and considerate. She was excited as well as a little nervous about her new life.
With several long hours before her flight, the woman hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a packet of cookies and found a place to sit. She took out a book and started to read. Although she was absorbed in her book, she happened to see that the man sitting beside her, as bold as he could be, grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between them. Educated to be well-mannered, she tried to ignore it to avoid an argument. But to show that she was the owner, she started to take cookies from that bag too. Unfortunately, the man didn’t get that hint, since he didn’t stop grabbing the cookies.
“How annoying!” she thought. As the greedy cookie thief kept eating, the woman munched (用力咀嚼) some cookies and watched the clock.
She was getting angrier as the minutes went by, thinking, “If I weren’t so nice, I would blacken his eyes.” With each cookie she took, he took one, too; when only one was left, she wondered what he would do.
With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her a half, and ate the other. She grabbed it from him, glared at him and thought, “Oh, brother. This guy has some nerve and he is so rude! Why didn’t he even show any gratefulness ”
She had never known when she had been so angry, and sighed in relief when her flight was called. She gathered her belongings and headed to the gate quickly, refusing to look back at the rude thief. She boarded the plane, sank in her seat, and looked for her book, which was almost complete.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As she reached in her baggage, she gasped (喘气) with surprise.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Surprisingly, she found the man sitting just behind her.
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【答案】One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
As she reached in her baggage, she gasped (喘气) with surprise. She took it out carefully and was surprised to see her own packet of cookies. At that moment the woman was so ashamed that she covered her face with her wide-open mouth, and for an instant she blushed. The plane seemed to stop there rooted to the spot. “Why had I ridiculously considered him a cookie thief I owe him a sincere apology,” she thought. Just as she was blank in her head, suddenly, a soft and clear voice, “Excuse me, Lady,” woke her up to the real world. Instinctively she glanced back to see who he was.
Paragraph 2:
Surprisingly, she found the man sitting right behind her. It was the man who, she thought, was rude and ate her cookies, smiling at her. She lowered a bit of her body shamefully, hesitated for a moment and introduced herself nervously. After further communication, she was surprised to find that the gentleman was her new boss in London. She was struck dead with embarrassment with her heart beating painfully fast and banging against her ribs. All the air seemed to be frozen, and she felt as if the whole world were watching her. Seeing her embarrassment and nervousness, the considerate boss patiently calmed her down and asked her to discuss her new job in advance. “What a coincidence! What an unforgivable mistake!” she thought.
