合肥市第九中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第一次教学质量检测英语试卷（含答案）
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合肥九中2025年秋季学期第一次教学质量检测高二年级英语试卷
（满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman's destination
A．A hotel. B．A station. C．A market.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．Entertaining some friends. B．Decorating a room. C．Cleaning the house.
3．What is the purpose of Amy's visit
A．To attend a job interview. B．To meet with a librarian. C．To visit her chemistry teacher.
4．What did Kelly do last week
A．She visited a friend. B．She flew to Barcelona. C．She learned about Spain.
5．What does the man think of the online course
A．It's beneficial. B．It's difficult. C．It's cheap.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What message does Curtis tell Linda
A．A building will be designed.
B．Some trainees will be selected.
C．A computer program will be upgraded.
7．What does Linda agree to do
A．Help with the concert. B．Share her work experience. C．Lead the summer program.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why doesn't the woman like the present house
A．It's far from her office. B．There isn't a park nearby. C．The traffic condition is bad.
9．What is the neighborhood in Riverdale like
A．It offers good jobs. B．It is suitable for the old. C．It has a lot of young residents.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Why might Selina be absent according to Jess
A．She is not feeling well. B．She gets stuck in traffic. C．She has gone for a conference.
11．What is the relationship between Bob and Selina
A．Colleagues. B．Husband and wife. C．Doctor and patient.
12．What will Bob do next
A．Email Selina. B．Turn to Jenny. C．Check messages.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did Alicia do first on the sailing course
A．She turned the boat. B．She opened the sails. C．She learned safety rules.
14．How did Alicia get information about the courses
A．From the instructor. B．On the Internet. C．In the brochure.
15．When might the man start the sailing course
A．On August 4th. B．On August 5th. C．On September 1st.
16．What will the man probably do next
A．Make a phone call. B．Learn to keep balance. C．Contact the instructor.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the first performance
A．Singing. B．Dancing. C．Magic.
18．How will the magician amaze the visitors
A．He will sing while doing tricks.
B．He will make an animal disappear.
C．He will invite the audience to perform with him.
19．What did the speaker do when she went to the zoo
A．She told stories to children. B．She fed the monkeys. C．She had her face painted.
20．Where can people enjoy delicious food
A．Next to the shop. B．Across from the shop. C．Behind the shop.
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contribution made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine, and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomenon that governs us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法)to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.
Otto Hahn (1879-1968)
Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变)in 1939. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”
1. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society
A. The development of medicine. B. Radio-chemistry.
C. Modern electricity. D. Quantum physics.
2. Who was thought highly of by Einstein
A. Louis Pasteur. B. Otto Hahn.
C Nikola Tesla. D. James Clerk Maxwell.
3. What can we infer about the four people
A. They are medical pioneers.
B. They are Nobel Prize winners.
C. They are great contributors to society.
D. They are founders of modern physics.
B
With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA).
In 2008, I was called “gifted (有天赋的)” after a few rounds of tests and received an acceptance letter from GSHA. This new situation gave me the heebie-jeebies — leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. As I stepped into the new hallways, I had no idea of the great impact (影响) this change would have on my life.
My time at GSHA marked an important period that remains a highlight of my young life. Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. Our dance teacher Ms. Smith reminded us of Debbie Allen and when I was in the dancing room I felt like we were dancing stars. Our dance performances were unforgettable — from the stage (舞台), it was fun to see the hall completely filled.
Beyond (除……之外) artistic parts, what hangs around most in my memory are the relationships that were created. I had classmates from different backgrounds, each one of them increasing my knowledge in ways that books could not. Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals (个人).
4. What do the underlined words “gave me the heebie-jeebies” mean in paragraph 2
A. Worked quite well on me. B. Made me very nervous.
C. Became so clear to me. D. Left me really proud.
5. What do we know about the author at GSHA
A. She was crazy about dancing. B. She was thankful to Ms. Smith.
C. She was a fan of Debbie Allen. D. She was a gifted ballet performer.
6 What did the author realize after her experience
A. Time is money. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Education goes far beyond books. D. Different backgrounds shape deep friendships.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share her learning methods. B. To talk about the history of GSHA.
C. To remember her high school teachers. D. To think back to her high school journey.
C
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that the British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. This is true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy. The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).
This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at him or her. This way — laughing at everything — may sound rather depressing, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In the Second World War, along with a stiff upper lip, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do
There is a saying in English: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
8. How is British humor different from others
A. It often concerns human nature.
B. It is often surprising and negative.
C. It is often about the bad things in life.
D. It often makes people feel at a loss.
9. What does the underlined word “delusions” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Strong abilities. B. Kind gestures. C. Deep doubts. D. False ideas.
10. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned
A. To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To praise Shakespeare for his representative works.
C. To prove Britain’s tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
D. To stress the difficulty of getting people to accept British comedy.
11. How should people react to British sarcasm according to the author
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Forget about the upsetting things.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
D
Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success； it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a commonly held view that our education system has developed enough to give everyone a fighting chance. The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
They found significant evidence of a wastage of talent. Individuals with high levels of cognitive ability but with disadvantages in their social origins are unable to translate their ability into educational achievement to the same extent as their more advantaged counterparts (对照组). The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found that only about half of the difference in educational achievement between children from advantaged and disadvantaged parental backgrounds is due to differences in their cognitive ability. The other half is due to other factors (因素)associated with their backgrounds.
“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s, we see that parents' economic resources have become a less important factor, but their socio-cultural and educational resources have grown in significance," says Dr. Bukodi. “That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do."
These experts are now calling for policy-makers to acknowledge that formal qualifications is only one channel for upward mobility (流动性)for high-ability individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Bukodi says, “These findings show that there are limits to how far inequalities of opportunity can be reduced through educational policy alone. Changes in educational policy aren't having the powerful effect we want."
12. What is the main finding of the research
A. We're wasting talent due to education system.
B. Children of similar cognitive ability have different chances of educational success.
C. Children's cognitive ability depends on different educational resources.
D. Education system has developed enough to give chilidren a fighting chance.
13. How does the author mainly develop the text
A. By making a comparison.
B. By discussing a result.
C. By giving examples.
D. By presenting reasons.
14. According to Dr. Bukodi, what affects children's educational achievement greatly
A. Children's cognitive ability.
B. Parents' economic resouces.
C. Educational policy.
D. Parents' socio-cultural and educational backgrounds.
15. What is the author's attitude towards the finding of the new report
A. Favorable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. ___16___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. ___17___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
___18___ Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). ___19___
Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. ___20___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up.
B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny.
C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.
D But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.
第三部分 语言知识应用（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第四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when he was young, he could ___21___ read. He grew up with his brothers in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and with ___22___ resources, proper schooling seemed unattainable.
When Ghunta finally attended school, he couldn’t ___23___ on reading. Not only had he missed out on early schooling, but he had not been ___24___ to books. By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ___25___. He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss, feeling he did not ___26___ any success.
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training launched a special reading program for ___27___ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he can no longer ___28___ , became Ghunta’s unsung hero and changed his life.
The teacher was incredibly kind and ___29___, never giving up on him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved and his sense of inadequacy (能力不足) began to ____30____.
“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力),” he said with a ____31____. “And a deeper appreciation of my talent. That was a true ____32____.”
After that, his life course ____33____. He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school, asking the principal and teachers if the young teacher was still there, but failed. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ____34____ and being a source of light and hope in his life. He believes her influence was ____35____ to his success.
21. A. merely B. barely C. totally D. simply
22. A. abundant B. public C. limited D. financial
23. A. give up B. fall behind C. miss out D. catch up
24. A. exposed B. drawn C. adapted D. devoted
25. A. understanding B. hesitation C. reference D. caution
26. A. awe B. deserve C. remark D. wonder
27. A. disappointing B. struggling C. advanced D. demanding
28. A. recall B. respect C. pronounce D. recognize
29. A. serious B. persevering C. qualified D. ordinary
30. A. disappear B. endure C. form D. spread
31. A. sigh B. frown C. grin D. whisper
32. A. determination B. approach C. blessing D. risk
33. A. informed B. revealed C. shifted D. rejected
34. A. fame B. potential C. optimism D. outcome
35. A. accidental B. essential C. similar D. dim
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cross talk, or xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese comedy performance ____36____ (date) back to the Qing Dynasty. It typically features two performers engaging in a humorous and witty dialogue. The humor in cross talk comes not only from the jokes but also from the clever use of language, including puns, tongue twisters, and satirical comments____37____social issues. The art form ____38____ (regard) as a showcase of the immense power and flexibility of the Chinese language, requiring a high level of linguistic skill and quick thinking from performers.
One of the most charming aspects of cross talk is its ability to convey profound wisdom through laughter. Performers, ____39____ (dress) in long gowns, use their quick wit and rhythmic speech ____40____ (entertain) the audience while subtly educating them. In a way, a good cross talk performance is like a humorous lesson, blending entertainment with instruction.
Nowadays, cross talk is experiencing a revival among young people, ____41____ find it a refreshing way to connect with their cultural roots. Television shows and online platforms ____42____ (active) promote this ancient art, introducing it to a global audience. Its lasting popularity proves that the ____43____ (combine) of intelligence, humor, and social insight—core elements found in cross talk—is truly timeless. It stands as ____44____ brilliant example of how traditional culture can remain both ____45____ (delight) and deeply educational.
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是高二学生李华，最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点，并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。
1 促进身体和心理健康；
2. 减轻学习和生活压力；
3. 促进与他人的友谊。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David loved writing. When the school announced an English writing competition, David was eager to participate. He worked hard on his entry, believing it was his chance to prove himself. However, when the results were announced, David’s name wasn’t there. He felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, as if all his hard work had been in vain.
After the competition, David felt too embarrassed to talk about his failure. He spent days in his room, avoiding everyone. His former imagination seemed to have dried up, and he couldn’t find the motivation to write anymore. It felt like a part of him had been destroyed.
One afternoon, as David sat in his room, his English teacher, Mr. Carter, came to visit. Mr. Carter was a kind and encouraging teacher who had always believed in David s potential. He had noticed David’s absence in class and decided to check in on him.
“Hey, David,” Mr. Carter said gently. “I heard about the competition. I’m really sorry you didn’t win, but I know how much effort you put into it. You should be proud of yourself for trying.” David looked down, feeling defeated. “I just don’t get it, Mr. Carter,” he said quietly. “I worked so hard, but it wasn’t enough. I feel like I’m never going to be good enough.”
Mr. Carter sat down next to David and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder., He said, “David, writing is not just about winning competitions. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing your ideas. Sometimes, even the best writers don’t win. But that doesn’t mean they’re not good. It just means they need to keep trying and learning.”
With Mr. Carter’s encouragement, David began to analyze his writing. They discussed the strengths and weaknesses of his entry, and Mr. Carter offered valuable suggestions. David started to feel more confident and motivated. He realized that failure was just a part of the learning process.
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。
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing.
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The next school year brought another writing competition.
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答案版
合肥九中2025年秋季学期第一次教学质量检测高二年级英语试卷
（满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman's destination
A．A hotel. B．A station. C．A market.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．Entertaining some friends. B．Decorating a room. C．Cleaning the house.
3．What is the purpose of Amy's visit
A．To attend a job interview. B．To meet with a librarian. C．To visit her chemistry teacher.
4．What did Kelly do last week
A．She visited a friend. B．She flew to Barcelona. C．She learned about Spain.
5．What does the man think of the online course
A．It's beneficial. B．It's difficult. C．It's cheap.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What message does Curtis tell Linda
A．A building will be designed.
B．Some trainees will be selected.
C．A computer program will be upgraded.
7．What does Linda agree to do
A．Help with the concert. B．Share her work experience. C．Lead the summer program.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why doesn't the woman like the present house
A．It's far from her office. B．There isn't a park nearby. C．The traffic condition is bad.
9．What is the neighborhood in Riverdale like
A．It offers good jobs. B．It is suitable for the old. C．It has a lot of young residents.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Why might Selina be absent according to Jess
A．She is not feeling well. B．She gets stuck in traffic. C．She has gone for a conference.
11．What is the relationship between Bob and Selina
A．Colleagues. B．Husband and wife. C．Doctor and patient.
12．What will Bob do next
A．Email Selina. B．Turn to Jenny. C．Check messages.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did Alicia do first on the sailing course
A．She turned the boat. B．She opened the sails. C．She learned safety rules.
14．How did Alicia get information about the courses
A．From the instructor. B．On the Internet. C．In the brochure.
15．When might the man start the sailing course
A．On August 4th. B．On August 5th. C．On September 1st.
16．What will the man probably do next
A．Make a phone call. B．Learn to keep balance. C．Contact the instructor.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the first performance
A．Singing. B．Dancing. C．Magic.
18．How will the magician amaze the visitors
A．He will sing while doing tricks.
B．He will make an animal disappear.
C．He will invite the audience to perform with him.
19．What did the speaker do when she went to the zoo
A．She told stories to children. B．She fed the monkeys. C．She had her face painted.
20．Where can people enjoy delicious food
A．Next to the shop. B．Across from the shop. C．Behind the shop.
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contribution made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine, and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomenon that governs us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法)to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.
Otto Hahn (1879-1968)
Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变)in 1939. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”
1. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society
A. The development of medicine. B. Radio-chemistry.
C. Modern electricity. D. Quantum physics.
2. Who was thought highly of by Einstein
A. Louis Pasteur. B. Otto Hahn.
C Nikola Tesla. D. James Clerk Maxwell.
3. What can we infer about the four people
A. They are medical pioneers.
B. They are Nobel Prize winners.
C. They are great contributors to society.
D. They are founders of modern physics.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
B
With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA).
In 2008, I was called “gifted (有天赋的)” after a few rounds of tests and received an acceptance letter from GSHA. This new situation gave me the heebie-jeebies — leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. As I stepped into the new hallways, I had no idea of the great impact (影响) this change would have on my life.
My time at GSHA marked an important period that remains a highlight of my young life. Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. Our dance teacher Ms. Smith reminded us of Debbie Allen and when I was in the dancing room I felt like we were dancing stars. Our dance performances were unforgettable — from the stage (舞台), it was fun to see the hall completely filled.
Beyond (除……之外) artistic parts, what hangs around most in my memory are the relationships that were created. I had classmates from different backgrounds, each one of them increasing my knowledge in ways that books could not. Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals (个人).
4. What do the underlined words “gave me the heebie-jeebies” mean in paragraph 2
A. Worked quite well on me. B. Made me very nervous.
C. Became so clear to me. D. Left me really proud.
5. What do we know about the author at GSHA
A. She was crazy about dancing. B. She was thankful to Ms. Smith.
C. She was a fan of Debbie Allen. D. She was a gifted ballet performer.
6 What did the author realize after her experience
A. Time is money. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Education goes far beyond books. D. Different backgrounds shape deep friendships.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share her learning methods. B. To talk about the history of GSHA.
C. To remember her high school teachers. D. To think back to her high school journey.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that the British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. This is true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy. The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).
This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at him or her. This way — laughing at everything — may sound rather depressing, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In the Second World War, along with a stiff upper lip, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do
There is a saying in English: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
8. How is British humor different from others
A. It often concerns human nature.
B. It is often surprising and negative.
C. It is often about the bad things in life.
D. It often makes people feel at a loss.
9. What does the underlined word “delusions” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Strong abilities. B. Kind gestures. C. Deep doubts. D. False ideas.
10. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned
A. To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To praise Shakespeare for his representative works.
C. To prove Britain’s tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
D. To stress the difficulty of getting people to accept British comedy.
11. How should people react to British sarcasm according to the author
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Forget about the upsetting things.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. B
D
Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success； it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a commonly held view that our education system has developed enough to give everyone a fighting chance. The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
They found significant evidence of a wastage of talent. Individuals with high levels of cognitive ability but with disadvantages in their social origins are unable to translate their ability into educational achievement to the same extent as their more advantaged counterparts (对照组). The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found that only about half of the difference in educational achievement between children from advantaged and disadvantaged parental backgrounds is due to differences in their cognitive ability. The other half is due to other factors (因素)associated with their backgrounds.
“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s, we see that parents' economic resources have become a less important factor, but their socio-cultural and educational resources have grown in significance," says Dr. Bukodi. “That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do."
These experts are now calling for policy-makers to acknowledge that formal qualifications is only one channel for upward mobility (流动性)for high-ability individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Bukodi says, “These findings show that there are limits to how far inequalities of opportunity can be reduced through educational policy alone. Changes in educational policy aren't having the powerful effect we want."
12. What is the main finding of the research
A. We're wasting talent due to education system.
B. Children of similar cognitive ability have different chances of educational success.
C. Children's cognitive ability depends on different educational resources.
D. Education system has developed enough to give chilidren a fighting chance.
13. How does the author mainly develop the text
A. By making a comparison.
B. By discussing a result.
C. By giving examples.
D. By presenting reasons.
14. According to Dr. Bukodi, what affects children's educational achievement greatly
A. Children's cognitive ability.
B. Parents' economic resouces.
C. Educational policy.
D. Parents' socio-cultural and educational backgrounds.
15. What is the author's attitude towards the finding of the new report
A. Favorable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. ___16___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. ___17___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
___18___ Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). ___19___
Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. ___20___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up.
B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny.
C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.
D But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. B
第三部分 语言知识应用（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第四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when he was young, he could ___21___ read. He grew up with his brothers in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and with ___22___ resources, proper schooling seemed unattainable.
When Ghunta finally attended school, he couldn’t ___23___ on reading. Not only had he missed out on early schooling, but he had not been ___24___ to books. By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ___25___. He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss, feeling he did not ___26___ any success.
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training launched a special reading program for ___27___ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he can no longer ___28___ , became Ghunta’s unsung hero and changed his life.
The teacher was incredibly kind and ___29___, never giving up on him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved and his sense of inadequacy (能力不足) began to ____30____.
“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力),” he said with a ____31____. “And a deeper appreciation of my talent. That was a true ____32____.”
After that, his life course ____33____. He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school, asking the principal and teachers if the young teacher was still there, but failed. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ____34____ and being a source of light and hope in his life. He believes her influence was ____35____ to his success.
21. A. merely B. barely C. totally D. simply
22. A. abundant B. public C. limited D. financial
23. A. give up B. fall behind C. miss out D. catch up
24. A. exposed B. drawn C. adapted D. devoted
25. A. understanding B. hesitation C. reference D. caution
26. A. awe B. deserve C. remark D. wonder
27. A. disappointing B. struggling C. advanced D. demanding
28. A. recall B. respect C. pronounce D. recognize
29. A. serious B. persevering C. qualified D. ordinary
30. A. disappear B. endure C. form D. spread
31. A. sigh B. frown C. grin D. whisper
32. A. determination B. approach C. blessing D. risk
33. A. informed B. revealed C. shifted D. rejected
34. A. fame B. potential C. optimism D. outcome
35. A. accidental B. essential C. similar D. dim
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cross talk, or xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese comedy performance ____36____ (date) back to the Qing Dynasty. It typically features two performers engaging in a humorous and witty dialogue. The humor in cross talk comes not only from the jokes but also from the clever use of language, including puns, tongue twisters, and satirical comments____37____social issues. The art form ____38____ (regard) as a showcase of the immense power and flexibility of the Chinese language, requiring a high level of linguistic skill and quick thinking from performers.
One of the most charming aspects of cross talk is its ability to convey profound wisdom through laughter. Performers, ____39____ (dress) in long gowns, use their quick wit and rhythmic speech ____40____ (entertain) the audience while subtly educating them. In a way, a good cross talk performance is like a humorous lesson, blending entertainment with instruction.
Nowadays, cross talk is experiencing a revival among young people, ____41____ find it a refreshing way to connect with their cultural roots. Television shows and online platforms ____42____ (active) promote this ancient art, introducing it to a global audience. Its lasting popularity proves that the ____43____ (combine) of intelligence, humor, and social insight—core elements found in cross talk—is truly timeless. It stands as ____44____ brilliant example of how traditional culture can remain both ____45____ (delight) and deeply educational.
【答案】36. dating
37. on##about
38. is regarded
39. dressed
40. to entertain
41. who 42. actively
bination
44. a 45. delightful
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是高二学生李华，最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点，并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。
1 促进身体和心理健康；
2. 减轻学习和生活压力；
3. 促进与他人的友谊。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear teachers and classmates,
Today, I’d like to talk about the benefits of humor.
Firstly, humor promotes both physical and mental health. When we laugh, our body releases endorphins that reduce pain and boost our mood, making us feel more energetic. Secondly, humor helps relieve stress from study and life. Even though schoolwork can be overwhelming, sharing a funny story with friends can lighten our burdens instantly. Moreover, humor strengthens friendships. People who laugh together tend to build stronger connections because it creates positive memories. Additionally, humor enhances creativity. Studies show that a relaxed mind, which humor provides, is more likely to think outside the box.
In conclusion, humor is not just about laughter. So, let’s embrace humor every day!
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David loved writing. When the school announced an English writing competition, David was eager to participate. He worked hard on his entry, believing it was his chance to prove himself. However, when the results were announced, David’s name wasn’t there. He felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, as if all his hard work had been in vain.
After the competition, David felt too embarrassed to talk about his failure. He spent days in his room, avoiding everyone. His former imagination seemed to have dried up, and he couldn’t find the motivation to write anymore. It felt like a part of him had been destroyed.
One afternoon, as David sat in his room, his English teacher, Mr. Carter, came to visit. Mr. Carter was a kind and encouraging teacher who had always believed in David s potential. He had noticed David’s absence in class and decided to check in on him.
“Hey, David,” Mr. Carter said gently. “I heard about the competition. I’m really sorry you didn’t win, but I know how much effort you put into it. You should be proud of yourself for trying.” David looked down, feeling defeated. “I just don’t get it, Mr. Carter,” he said quietly. “I worked so hard, but it wasn’t enough. I feel like I’m never going to be good enough.”
Mr. Carter sat down next to David and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder., He said, “David, writing is not just about winning competitions. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing your ideas. Sometimes, even the best writers don’t win. But that doesn’t mean they’re not good. It just means they need to keep trying and learning.”
With Mr. Carter’s encouragement, David began to analyze his writing. They discussed the strengths and weaknesses of his entry, and Mr. Carter offered valuable suggestions. David started to feel more confident and motivated. He realized that failure was just a part of the learning process.
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。
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing.
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The next school year brought another writing competition.
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【答案】
Over the next few weeks David threw himself back into his writing. He practiced every day, incorporating Mr. Carter’s advice. He wrote essays, short stories, and even poetry, constantly pushing himself to improve. Slowly but surely, his confidence grew, and he began to enjoy writing again. He found that the more he wrote, the more ideas flowed through his mind. Each word he put on paper felt like a small victory, and he started to see his writing in a new light. He realized that the joy of writing wasn’t just in winning competitions, but in the process of creation itself.
The next school year brought another writing competition. This time, David was determined to give it his best shot. He submitted an essay that he had worked on for weeks, feeling more prepared and hopeful than ever before. When the results were announced, David’s heart raced with anticipation. To his delight, his name was called as one of the winners. He couldn’t believe it — he had done it! All the hard work and perseverance had paid off. David knew that this victory was not just his own; it was evidence for the power of believing in oneself and never giving up.
（满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman's destination
A．A hotel. B．A station. C．A market.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．Entertaining some friends. B．Decorating a room. C．Cleaning the house.
3．What is the purpose of Amy's visit
A．To attend a job interview. B．To meet with a librarian. C．To visit her chemistry teacher.
4．What did Kelly do last week
A．She visited a friend. B．She flew to Barcelona. C．She learned about Spain.
5．What does the man think of the online course
A．It's beneficial. B．It's difficult. C．It's cheap.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What message does Curtis tell Linda
A．A building will be designed.
B．Some trainees will be selected.
C．A computer program will be upgraded.
7．What does Linda agree to do
A．Help with the concert. B．Share her work experience. C．Lead the summer program.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why doesn't the woman like the present house
A．It's far from her office. B．There isn't a park nearby. C．The traffic condition is bad.
9．What is the neighborhood in Riverdale like
A．It offers good jobs. B．It is suitable for the old. C．It has a lot of young residents.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Why might Selina be absent according to Jess
A．She is not feeling well. B．She gets stuck in traffic. C．She has gone for a conference.
11．What is the relationship between Bob and Selina
A．Colleagues. B．Husband and wife. C．Doctor and patient.
12．What will Bob do next
A．Email Selina. B．Turn to Jenny. C．Check messages.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did Alicia do first on the sailing course
A．She turned the boat. B．She opened the sails. C．She learned safety rules.
14．How did Alicia get information about the courses
A．From the instructor. B．On the Internet. C．In the brochure.
15．When might the man start the sailing course
A．On August 4th. B．On August 5th. C．On September 1st.
16．What will the man probably do next
A．Make a phone call. B．Learn to keep balance. C．Contact the instructor.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the first performance
A．Singing. B．Dancing. C．Magic.
18．How will the magician amaze the visitors
A．He will sing while doing tricks.
B．He will make an animal disappear.
C．He will invite the audience to perform with him.
19．What did the speaker do when she went to the zoo
A．She told stories to children. B．She fed the monkeys. C．She had her face painted.
20．Where can people enjoy delicious food
A．Next to the shop. B．Across from the shop. C．Behind the shop.
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contribution made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine, and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomenon that governs us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法)to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.
Otto Hahn (1879-1968)
Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变)in 1939. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”
1. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society
A. The development of medicine. B. Radio-chemistry.
C. Modern electricity. D. Quantum physics.
2. Who was thought highly of by Einstein
A. Louis Pasteur. B. Otto Hahn.
C Nikola Tesla. D. James Clerk Maxwell.
3. What can we infer about the four people
A. They are medical pioneers.
B. They are Nobel Prize winners.
C. They are great contributors to society.
D. They are founders of modern physics.
B
With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA).
In 2008, I was called “gifted (有天赋的)” after a few rounds of tests and received an acceptance letter from GSHA. This new situation gave me the heebie-jeebies — leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. As I stepped into the new hallways, I had no idea of the great impact (影响) this change would have on my life.
My time at GSHA marked an important period that remains a highlight of my young life. Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. Our dance teacher Ms. Smith reminded us of Debbie Allen and when I was in the dancing room I felt like we were dancing stars. Our dance performances were unforgettable — from the stage (舞台), it was fun to see the hall completely filled.
Beyond (除……之外) artistic parts, what hangs around most in my memory are the relationships that were created. I had classmates from different backgrounds, each one of them increasing my knowledge in ways that books could not. Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals (个人).
4. What do the underlined words “gave me the heebie-jeebies” mean in paragraph 2
A. Worked quite well on me. B. Made me very nervous.
C. Became so clear to me. D. Left me really proud.
5. What do we know about the author at GSHA
A. She was crazy about dancing. B. She was thankful to Ms. Smith.
C. She was a fan of Debbie Allen. D. She was a gifted ballet performer.
6 What did the author realize after her experience
A. Time is money. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Education goes far beyond books. D. Different backgrounds shape deep friendships.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share her learning methods. B. To talk about the history of GSHA.
C. To remember her high school teachers. D. To think back to her high school journey.
C
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that the British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. This is true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy. The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).
This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at him or her. This way — laughing at everything — may sound rather depressing, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In the Second World War, along with a stiff upper lip, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do
There is a saying in English: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
8. How is British humor different from others
A. It often concerns human nature.
B. It is often surprising and negative.
C. It is often about the bad things in life.
D. It often makes people feel at a loss.
9. What does the underlined word “delusions” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Strong abilities. B. Kind gestures. C. Deep doubts. D. False ideas.
10. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned
A. To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To praise Shakespeare for his representative works.
C. To prove Britain’s tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
D. To stress the difficulty of getting people to accept British comedy.
11. How should people react to British sarcasm according to the author
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Forget about the upsetting things.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
D
Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success； it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a commonly held view that our education system has developed enough to give everyone a fighting chance. The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
They found significant evidence of a wastage of talent. Individuals with high levels of cognitive ability but with disadvantages in their social origins are unable to translate their ability into educational achievement to the same extent as their more advantaged counterparts (对照组). The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found that only about half of the difference in educational achievement between children from advantaged and disadvantaged parental backgrounds is due to differences in their cognitive ability. The other half is due to other factors (因素)associated with their backgrounds.
“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s, we see that parents' economic resources have become a less important factor, but their socio-cultural and educational resources have grown in significance," says Dr. Bukodi. “That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do."
These experts are now calling for policy-makers to acknowledge that formal qualifications is only one channel for upward mobility (流动性)for high-ability individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Bukodi says, “These findings show that there are limits to how far inequalities of opportunity can be reduced through educational policy alone. Changes in educational policy aren't having the powerful effect we want."
12. What is the main finding of the research
A. We're wasting talent due to education system.
B. Children of similar cognitive ability have different chances of educational success.
C. Children's cognitive ability depends on different educational resources.
D. Education system has developed enough to give chilidren a fighting chance.
13. How does the author mainly develop the text
A. By making a comparison.
B. By discussing a result.
C. By giving examples.
D. By presenting reasons.
14. According to Dr. Bukodi, what affects children's educational achievement greatly
A. Children's cognitive ability.
B. Parents' economic resouces.
C. Educational policy.
D. Parents' socio-cultural and educational backgrounds.
15. What is the author's attitude towards the finding of the new report
A. Favorable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. ___16___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. ___17___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
___18___ Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). ___19___
Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. ___20___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up.
B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny.
C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.
D But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.
第三部分 语言知识应用（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第四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when he was young, he could ___21___ read. He grew up with his brothers in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and with ___22___ resources, proper schooling seemed unattainable.
When Ghunta finally attended school, he couldn’t ___23___ on reading. Not only had he missed out on early schooling, but he had not been ___24___ to books. By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ___25___. He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss, feeling he did not ___26___ any success.
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training launched a special reading program for ___27___ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he can no longer ___28___ , became Ghunta’s unsung hero and changed his life.
The teacher was incredibly kind and ___29___, never giving up on him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved and his sense of inadequacy (能力不足) began to ____30____.
“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力),” he said with a ____31____. “And a deeper appreciation of my talent. That was a true ____32____.”
After that, his life course ____33____. He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school, asking the principal and teachers if the young teacher was still there, but failed. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ____34____ and being a source of light and hope in his life. He believes her influence was ____35____ to his success.
21. A. merely B. barely C. totally D. simply
22. A. abundant B. public C. limited D. financial
23. A. give up B. fall behind C. miss out D. catch up
24. A. exposed B. drawn C. adapted D. devoted
25. A. understanding B. hesitation C. reference D. caution
26. A. awe B. deserve C. remark D. wonder
27. A. disappointing B. struggling C. advanced D. demanding
28. A. recall B. respect C. pronounce D. recognize
29. A. serious B. persevering C. qualified D. ordinary
30. A. disappear B. endure C. form D. spread
31. A. sigh B. frown C. grin D. whisper
32. A. determination B. approach C. blessing D. risk
33. A. informed B. revealed C. shifted D. rejected
34. A. fame B. potential C. optimism D. outcome
35. A. accidental B. essential C. similar D. dim
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cross talk, or xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese comedy performance ____36____ (date) back to the Qing Dynasty. It typically features two performers engaging in a humorous and witty dialogue. The humor in cross talk comes not only from the jokes but also from the clever use of language, including puns, tongue twisters, and satirical comments____37____social issues. The art form ____38____ (regard) as a showcase of the immense power and flexibility of the Chinese language, requiring a high level of linguistic skill and quick thinking from performers.
One of the most charming aspects of cross talk is its ability to convey profound wisdom through laughter. Performers, ____39____ (dress) in long gowns, use their quick wit and rhythmic speech ____40____ (entertain) the audience while subtly educating them. In a way, a good cross talk performance is like a humorous lesson, blending entertainment with instruction.
Nowadays, cross talk is experiencing a revival among young people, ____41____ find it a refreshing way to connect with their cultural roots. Television shows and online platforms ____42____ (active) promote this ancient art, introducing it to a global audience. Its lasting popularity proves that the ____43____ (combine) of intelligence, humor, and social insight—core elements found in cross talk—is truly timeless. It stands as ____44____ brilliant example of how traditional culture can remain both ____45____ (delight) and deeply educational.
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是高二学生李华，最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点，并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。
1 促进身体和心理健康；
2. 减轻学习和生活压力；
3. 促进与他人的友谊。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David loved writing. When the school announced an English writing competition, David was eager to participate. He worked hard on his entry, believing it was his chance to prove himself. However, when the results were announced, David’s name wasn’t there. He felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, as if all his hard work had been in vain.
After the competition, David felt too embarrassed to talk about his failure. He spent days in his room, avoiding everyone. His former imagination seemed to have dried up, and he couldn’t find the motivation to write anymore. It felt like a part of him had been destroyed.
One afternoon, as David sat in his room, his English teacher, Mr. Carter, came to visit. Mr. Carter was a kind and encouraging teacher who had always believed in David s potential. He had noticed David’s absence in class and decided to check in on him.
“Hey, David,” Mr. Carter said gently. “I heard about the competition. I’m really sorry you didn’t win, but I know how much effort you put into it. You should be proud of yourself for trying.” David looked down, feeling defeated. “I just don’t get it, Mr. Carter,” he said quietly. “I worked so hard, but it wasn’t enough. I feel like I’m never going to be good enough.”
Mr. Carter sat down next to David and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder., He said, “David, writing is not just about winning competitions. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing your ideas. Sometimes, even the best writers don’t win. But that doesn’t mean they’re not good. It just means they need to keep trying and learning.”
With Mr. Carter’s encouragement, David began to analyze his writing. They discussed the strengths and weaknesses of his entry, and Mr. Carter offered valuable suggestions. David started to feel more confident and motivated. He realized that failure was just a part of the learning process.
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。
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing.
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The next school year brought another writing competition.
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合肥九中2025年秋季学期第一次教学质量检测高二年级英语试卷
（满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman's destination
A．A hotel. B．A station. C．A market.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．Entertaining some friends. B．Decorating a room. C．Cleaning the house.
3．What is the purpose of Amy's visit
A．To attend a job interview. B．To meet with a librarian. C．To visit her chemistry teacher.
4．What did Kelly do last week
A．She visited a friend. B．She flew to Barcelona. C．She learned about Spain.
5．What does the man think of the online course
A．It's beneficial. B．It's difficult. C．It's cheap.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What message does Curtis tell Linda
A．A building will be designed.
B．Some trainees will be selected.
C．A computer program will be upgraded.
7．What does Linda agree to do
A．Help with the concert. B．Share her work experience. C．Lead the summer program.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why doesn't the woman like the present house
A．It's far from her office. B．There isn't a park nearby. C．The traffic condition is bad.
9．What is the neighborhood in Riverdale like
A．It offers good jobs. B．It is suitable for the old. C．It has a lot of young residents.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Why might Selina be absent according to Jess
A．She is not feeling well. B．She gets stuck in traffic. C．She has gone for a conference.
11．What is the relationship between Bob and Selina
A．Colleagues. B．Husband and wife. C．Doctor and patient.
12．What will Bob do next
A．Email Selina. B．Turn to Jenny. C．Check messages.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did Alicia do first on the sailing course
A．She turned the boat. B．She opened the sails. C．She learned safety rules.
14．How did Alicia get information about the courses
A．From the instructor. B．On the Internet. C．In the brochure.
15．When might the man start the sailing course
A．On August 4th. B．On August 5th. C．On September 1st.
16．What will the man probably do next
A．Make a phone call. B．Learn to keep balance. C．Contact the instructor.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the first performance
A．Singing. B．Dancing. C．Magic.
18．How will the magician amaze the visitors
A．He will sing while doing tricks.
B．He will make an animal disappear.
C．He will invite the audience to perform with him.
19．What did the speaker do when she went to the zoo
A．She told stories to children. B．She fed the monkeys. C．She had her face painted.
20．Where can people enjoy delicious food
A．Next to the shop. B．Across from the shop. C．Behind the shop.
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contribution made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine, and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomenon that governs us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法)to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.
Otto Hahn (1879-1968)
Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变)in 1939. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”
1. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society
A. The development of medicine. B. Radio-chemistry.
C. Modern electricity. D. Quantum physics.
2. Who was thought highly of by Einstein
A. Louis Pasteur. B. Otto Hahn.
C Nikola Tesla. D. James Clerk Maxwell.
3. What can we infer about the four people
A. They are medical pioneers.
B. They are Nobel Prize winners.
C. They are great contributors to society.
D. They are founders of modern physics.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
B
With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA).
In 2008, I was called “gifted (有天赋的)” after a few rounds of tests and received an acceptance letter from GSHA. This new situation gave me the heebie-jeebies — leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. As I stepped into the new hallways, I had no idea of the great impact (影响) this change would have on my life.
My time at GSHA marked an important period that remains a highlight of my young life. Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. Our dance teacher Ms. Smith reminded us of Debbie Allen and when I was in the dancing room I felt like we were dancing stars. Our dance performances were unforgettable — from the stage (舞台), it was fun to see the hall completely filled.
Beyond (除……之外) artistic parts, what hangs around most in my memory are the relationships that were created. I had classmates from different backgrounds, each one of them increasing my knowledge in ways that books could not. Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals (个人).
4. What do the underlined words “gave me the heebie-jeebies” mean in paragraph 2
A. Worked quite well on me. B. Made me very nervous.
C. Became so clear to me. D. Left me really proud.
5. What do we know about the author at GSHA
A. She was crazy about dancing. B. She was thankful to Ms. Smith.
C. She was a fan of Debbie Allen. D. She was a gifted ballet performer.
6 What did the author realize after her experience
A. Time is money. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Education goes far beyond books. D. Different backgrounds shape deep friendships.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share her learning methods. B. To talk about the history of GSHA.
C. To remember her high school teachers. D. To think back to her high school journey.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that the British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. This is true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy. The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).
This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at him or her. This way — laughing at everything — may sound rather depressing, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In the Second World War, along with a stiff upper lip, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do
There is a saying in English: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
8. How is British humor different from others
A. It often concerns human nature.
B. It is often surprising and negative.
C. It is often about the bad things in life.
D. It often makes people feel at a loss.
9. What does the underlined word “delusions” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Strong abilities. B. Kind gestures. C. Deep doubts. D. False ideas.
10. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned
A. To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To praise Shakespeare for his representative works.
C. To prove Britain’s tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
D. To stress the difficulty of getting people to accept British comedy.
11. How should people react to British sarcasm according to the author
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Forget about the upsetting things.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. B
D
Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success； it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a commonly held view that our education system has developed enough to give everyone a fighting chance. The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
They found significant evidence of a wastage of talent. Individuals with high levels of cognitive ability but with disadvantages in their social origins are unable to translate their ability into educational achievement to the same extent as their more advantaged counterparts (对照组). The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found that only about half of the difference in educational achievement between children from advantaged and disadvantaged parental backgrounds is due to differences in their cognitive ability. The other half is due to other factors (因素)associated with their backgrounds.
“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s, we see that parents' economic resources have become a less important factor, but their socio-cultural and educational resources have grown in significance," says Dr. Bukodi. “That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do."
These experts are now calling for policy-makers to acknowledge that formal qualifications is only one channel for upward mobility (流动性)for high-ability individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Bukodi says, “These findings show that there are limits to how far inequalities of opportunity can be reduced through educational policy alone. Changes in educational policy aren't having the powerful effect we want."
12. What is the main finding of the research
A. We're wasting talent due to education system.
B. Children of similar cognitive ability have different chances of educational success.
C. Children's cognitive ability depends on different educational resources.
D. Education system has developed enough to give chilidren a fighting chance.
13. How does the author mainly develop the text
A. By making a comparison.
B. By discussing a result.
C. By giving examples.
D. By presenting reasons.
14. According to Dr. Bukodi, what affects children's educational achievement greatly
A. Children's cognitive ability.
B. Parents' economic resouces.
C. Educational policy.
D. Parents' socio-cultural and educational backgrounds.
15. What is the author's attitude towards the finding of the new report
A. Favorable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. ___16___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. ___17___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
___18___ Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). ___19___
Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. ___20___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up.
B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny.
C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.
D But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. B
第三部分 语言知识应用（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第四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when he was young, he could ___21___ read. He grew up with his brothers in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and with ___22___ resources, proper schooling seemed unattainable.
When Ghunta finally attended school, he couldn’t ___23___ on reading. Not only had he missed out on early schooling, but he had not been ___24___ to books. By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ___25___. He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss, feeling he did not ___26___ any success.
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training launched a special reading program for ___27___ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he can no longer ___28___ , became Ghunta’s unsung hero and changed his life.
The teacher was incredibly kind and ___29___, never giving up on him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved and his sense of inadequacy (能力不足) began to ____30____.
“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力),” he said with a ____31____. “And a deeper appreciation of my talent. That was a true ____32____.”
After that, his life course ____33____. He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school, asking the principal and teachers if the young teacher was still there, but failed. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ____34____ and being a source of light and hope in his life. He believes her influence was ____35____ to his success.
21. A. merely B. barely C. totally D. simply
22. A. abundant B. public C. limited D. financial
23. A. give up B. fall behind C. miss out D. catch up
24. A. exposed B. drawn C. adapted D. devoted
25. A. understanding B. hesitation C. reference D. caution
26. A. awe B. deserve C. remark D. wonder
27. A. disappointing B. struggling C. advanced D. demanding
28. A. recall B. respect C. pronounce D. recognize
29. A. serious B. persevering C. qualified D. ordinary
30. A. disappear B. endure C. form D. spread
31. A. sigh B. frown C. grin D. whisper
32. A. determination B. approach C. blessing D. risk
33. A. informed B. revealed C. shifted D. rejected
34. A. fame B. potential C. optimism D. outcome
35. A. accidental B. essential C. similar D. dim
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cross talk, or xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese comedy performance ____36____ (date) back to the Qing Dynasty. It typically features two performers engaging in a humorous and witty dialogue. The humor in cross talk comes not only from the jokes but also from the clever use of language, including puns, tongue twisters, and satirical comments____37____social issues. The art form ____38____ (regard) as a showcase of the immense power and flexibility of the Chinese language, requiring a high level of linguistic skill and quick thinking from performers.
One of the most charming aspects of cross talk is its ability to convey profound wisdom through laughter. Performers, ____39____ (dress) in long gowns, use their quick wit and rhythmic speech ____40____ (entertain) the audience while subtly educating them. In a way, a good cross talk performance is like a humorous lesson, blending entertainment with instruction.
Nowadays, cross talk is experiencing a revival among young people, ____41____ find it a refreshing way to connect with their cultural roots. Television shows and online platforms ____42____ (active) promote this ancient art, introducing it to a global audience. Its lasting popularity proves that the ____43____ (combine) of intelligence, humor, and social insight—core elements found in cross talk—is truly timeless. It stands as ____44____ brilliant example of how traditional culture can remain both ____45____ (delight) and deeply educational.
【答案】36. dating
37. on##about
38. is regarded
39. dressed
40. to entertain
41. who 42. actively
bination
44. a 45. delightful
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是高二学生李华，最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点，并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。
1 促进身体和心理健康；
2. 减轻学习和生活压力；
3. 促进与他人的友谊。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear teachers and classmates,
Today, I’d like to talk about the benefits of humor.
Firstly, humor promotes both physical and mental health. When we laugh, our body releases endorphins that reduce pain and boost our mood, making us feel more energetic. Secondly, humor helps relieve stress from study and life. Even though schoolwork can be overwhelming, sharing a funny story with friends can lighten our burdens instantly. Moreover, humor strengthens friendships. People who laugh together tend to build stronger connections because it creates positive memories. Additionally, humor enhances creativity. Studies show that a relaxed mind, which humor provides, is more likely to think outside the box.
In conclusion, humor is not just about laughter. So, let’s embrace humor every day!
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David loved writing. When the school announced an English writing competition, David was eager to participate. He worked hard on his entry, believing it was his chance to prove himself. However, when the results were announced, David’s name wasn’t there. He felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, as if all his hard work had been in vain.
After the competition, David felt too embarrassed to talk about his failure. He spent days in his room, avoiding everyone. His former imagination seemed to have dried up, and he couldn’t find the motivation to write anymore. It felt like a part of him had been destroyed.
One afternoon, as David sat in his room, his English teacher, Mr. Carter, came to visit. Mr. Carter was a kind and encouraging teacher who had always believed in David s potential. He had noticed David’s absence in class and decided to check in on him.
“Hey, David,” Mr. Carter said gently. “I heard about the competition. I’m really sorry you didn’t win, but I know how much effort you put into it. You should be proud of yourself for trying.” David looked down, feeling defeated. “I just don’t get it, Mr. Carter,” he said quietly. “I worked so hard, but it wasn’t enough. I feel like I’m never going to be good enough.”
Mr. Carter sat down next to David and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder., He said, “David, writing is not just about winning competitions. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing your ideas. Sometimes, even the best writers don’t win. But that doesn’t mean they’re not good. It just means they need to keep trying and learning.”
With Mr. Carter’s encouragement, David began to analyze his writing. They discussed the strengths and weaknesses of his entry, and Mr. Carter offered valuable suggestions. David started to feel more confident and motivated. He realized that failure was just a part of the learning process.
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。
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing.
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The next school year brought another writing competition.
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【答案】
Over the next few weeks David threw himself back into his writing. He practiced every day, incorporating Mr. Carter’s advice. He wrote essays, short stories, and even poetry, constantly pushing himself to improve. Slowly but surely, his confidence grew, and he began to enjoy writing again. He found that the more he wrote, the more ideas flowed through his mind. Each word he put on paper felt like a small victory, and he started to see his writing in a new light. He realized that the joy of writing wasn’t just in winning competitions, but in the process of creation itself.
The next school year brought another writing competition. This time, David was determined to give it his best shot. He submitted an essay that he had worked on for weeks, feeling more prepared and hopeful than ever before. When the results were announced, David’s heart raced with anticipation. To his delight, his name was called as one of the winners. He couldn’t believe it — he had done it! All the hard work and perseverance had paid off. David knew that this victory was not just his own; it was evidence for the power of believing in oneself and never giving up.
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