河南省新乡市2025-2026学年高二上学期10月联考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2025—2026学年高二10月联考英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
考试时间为120分钟，满分150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do first
A. Feed the dog. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the dog house.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and secretary. B. Clerk and client. C. Teacher and student.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A novel dish. B. A restaurant. C. The man’s friend.
4. Why does the man call the woman
A. To make an appointment. B. To ask for information. C. To change a schedule.
5. Where are the speakers
A. In a rose garden. B. In a bakery. C. In a clothes store.
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 does the woman dislike about the necklace
A. The size. B. The color. C. The price.
7. Why does the man want to buy a gift for the woman
A. Her birthday is coming. B. They have to attend a party. C. She is going to get married.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman forget to do
A. Clean the outside windows. B. Put the chicken in the fridge. C. Connect her computer to the Wi-Fi.
9. Which of the following worked properly today
A. The cleaner. B. The computer. C. The robot.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How will the man most probably go to the woman’s office
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
11. When is the man scheduled to meet the woman
A. At 2:00. B. At 2:30. C. At 3:00.
12. What can we infer about the man
A. He will be late for the meeting.
B. He has not been to the woman’s company.
C. He wants the woman to pick him up now.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who will the man meet on Wednesday
A. Tanya Dolan. B. The woman. C. Sue Redman.
14. How long will the man stay in Paris
A. For two nights. B. For four days. C. For a week.
15. When will the man leave London for home
A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
16. Why is the man going to Chicago
A. To change a flight. B. To take a vacation. C. To have a business meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the man study in university
A. Medicine. B. Economics. C. Law.
18. What did the man do in South America
A. He planted apples. B. He grew cocoa beans. C. He studied grapes.
19. How does the man feel about making chocolate
A. Unprofitable. B. Challenging. C. Boring.
20. What is the key to the man’s final success
A. Trying to test various fruits.
B. Selecting high-quality materials.
C. Keeping a diary of his experiments.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The Jane Austen Book Box
The Book Box is a new JASNA grant (补助) program, designed to encourage the love of literature and Jane Austen, and to help get the next generation as fascinated by the written word as we are! Local educators of all kinds who want to teach a unit about Austen are invited to submit their proposals. If selected, we’ll pay for the books — including a copy for each student to take home and keep in their personal library.
Who is qualified
Schools, libraries, after-school programs, and other youth-focused community groups in the New York City. Book Boxes are not available for individuals or for-profit organizations, and they are not intended for resale. If you are located outside of this region, you may want to consider applying to the JASNA national Book Box Program.
What happens after you finish your unit on Jane Austen
When you have completed your unit, the person who receives the Book Box must submit a report on the outcome of the project or program. And make sure you allow your participants to take their books home!
How do I know if I've been approved
Applications for the 2025 grant cycle opened on May 1, 2025 and will close on September 1,2025. The JASNA New York Metro Book Box Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. If your application is approved, you will receive a favorable chance that will allow you to place an order through Jane Austen Books. The cost of the books will be removed in the checkout process.
How do I apply
Please click here to view the JASNA New York 2025 Jane Austen Book Box Program application!
1. What is the main purpose of the Jane Austen Book Box program
A. To introduce Jane Austen’s works to adults.
B. To make literature better accessible than before.
C. To motivate the youth’s enthusiasm for literature.
D. To support for-profit organizations in education.
2. Who can apply for the Book Box program
A. Individual readers from anywhere. B. Educational institutions in New York.
C. For-profit organizations nationwide. D. Online bookstores across the country.
3. What will be received once the application is approved
A. A cost-free offer of books. B. A confirmation email.
C. A list of books available. D. An immediate book delivery.
B
At 66, Kent fondly recalled the magic of attending his first Louisiana State University (LSU) football game in 1968, where “The Golden Band from Tigerland” attracted him with their lively music and excellent performances. From that moment on, Kent held onto a dream: to one day march with the band.
As he neared retirement, Kent decided it was time to pursue this long-held dream. With enthusiasm, he shared his plans with his family: he was going back to school at LSU and trying out for the band.
The first step involved taking up the tuba (大号) again, an instrument he hadn’t played regularly in about fifty years. Not giving up, Kent committed to hours of practice, filling his neighborhood with the joyful sounds of his instrument as he prepared for the challenge ahead. He also made exercise a daily habit, including strength training and running to ensure he was ready for the demands of marching band life.
Soon, Kent entered LSU, starting a new chapter alongside students who were nearly five decades his junior. When the time for marching band tryouts arrived in early August, he gave it his all, eagerly awaiting the results to see if he could step onto the dream football field.
As the list was out, Kent felt the excitement built. “There was a countdown in the Tuba room…30 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds, and right at 7 pm, the marching band list came out,” he recalled. The joy was obvious as he learned he had made the band, becoming the oldest member by an impressive 41 years.
Last Saturday, Kent proudly took the field in his purple and gold uniform, tuba in hand. The stadium (体育场) was alive with music and cheers, including the voices of his loving wife and daughters, who were there to support him.
Surrounded by the lively atmosphere that attracted him as a child, Kent’s story serves as an inspiration for others. “People can use this as an example — your only failure is not trying,” he encourages. “If you don’t try, you won’t get there.”
4. What can we learn about Kent’s 1968 experience
A. It was full of imagination. B. It disappointed him deeply.
C. It affected his school grades. D. It inspired his lifelong interest.
5. What can we know about Kent’s effort to achieve his goal
A. It needed both musical and physical preparation.
B. It was supported by professional musicians.
C. It mainly involved memorizing old songs.
D. It attracted numerous seniors to join him.
6. How did Kent’s family support his pursuit
A. By joining the band with him. B. By attending his performance.
C. By buying him a new instrument. D. By helping him train physically.
7. What does Kent’s story show
A. Knowledge starts with practice. B. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
C. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C
Imagine a world in 2050 where cities are full of autonomous vehicles, AI-driven assistants (助手) perfectly fit into our daily routines, and virtual landscapes coexist with reality. From technological advances to climate change impacts, the next few decades will undoubtedly reshape the structure of our existence.
In this new era, artificial intelligence and robotics will take center stage, transforming how we interact with our environment and one another. They will have evolved from mere tools to companions (同伴) that predict our needs and desires. The once-distant dream of having AI-driven personal assistants is now a reality, as they manage our schedules, handle our communications, and offer personalized recommendations with extraordinary accuracy.
However, as we fast-forward to 2050, one cannot help but think about the huge effects of climate change on our planet. At present, most of us are lacking the imagination of what daily life will be like when we have slashed our carbon emissions (碳排放), from our homes and food to travel and the landscapes around us. What follows is an attempt to show you how a day will look in a net zero greenhouse gas emissions world.
Edie Vaughan, a young girl in 2050, lives in Toronto, Canada, a place that is among the most popular destinations for its healthy climate and clean water resources. There are forests, and giant machines taking carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) out of the atmosphere. At that time, there are no office or industrial jobs anymore: artificial intelligence and robots have taken care of that. The few jobs left are in service, culture or health care. Luckily, Edie has her job. Every morning, she checks the balance in her Personal Carbon Allowance (PCA) account to see if she has enough to buy another battery for her e-bike. If she doesn’t have enough then she will have to buy carbon credits, and they are expensive.
This story of 2050 is one of hope and possibility — a reminder that while enjoying the convenience brought by technological progress, we should also be responsible for the environment.
8. What does the author mainly discuss in paragraph 2
A. The advancement of autonomous vehicles.
B. The use of AI-driven personal assistants.
C. The interaction between man and nature.
D. The role of AI and robotics in daily life.
9. What does the underlined word “slashed” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Increased. B. Clarified. C. Reduced. D. Adjusted.
10. What is one factor for Canada being a popular destination
A. Plentiful water. B. Health care. C. Advanced technology. D. Pleasant weather.
11. What does the author intend to tell us
A. A look into Edie Vaughan’s Life. B. What our life will be like in 2050.
C. Technology helps control environment. D. How we can handle the climate change.
D
Against huge odds, Shikuku Ooko is fighting to save the last remaining ancient forest. When he was in his early 20s, Shikuku Ooko was deeply taken with the Afro-Alpine forests of central Kenya. So much so that he decided to buy 15 acres of woods next to Mount Kenya National Park &Reserve. More than 30 years later Mr. Ooko’s home is one of the few areas still filled with native trees and plants. In contrast, much of the national park has been heavily logged (砍伐).
The Mount Kenya region is remote, which makes it difficult to protect. Though the Kenya Forest Service has made managing all public forest lands its second important thing, the burden of protection has fallen on the shoulders of local individuals such as Mr. Ooko.
In recent years, herders (牧民) have even built fences to keep animals within legally protected areas. “It’s a bit of an annoying sight,” Mr. Ooko says, “when foreign visitors have to pay a high fee to enter the park but then come across huge herds of sheep and cattle in the natural environment. The laws protecting that environment are in place, but they are insufficiently performed because rangers (护林员) at each gate are limited.”
When he’s at home in Naro Moru, Mr. Ooko advocates for tree planting, particularly among kids. “It’s something I grew up doing,” he explains. “When I was young, my dad would give all of us 10 young trees to plant and take care of. Somehow, he knew the connections between trees and climate changes.”
It’s a practice Mr. Ooko has kept alive despite continuous challenges with climate and cattle；it is not uncommon for sheep and cattle to destroy the young trees that he and his young friends have planted. “We just keep going,” he says. “It’s something I value, and I think we should plant more.”
12. What can we know about Mr. Ooko’s woods from paragraph 1
A. They were purchased 20 years ago. B. They have been well protected.
C. They have attracted much wildlife. D. They suffer from heavy logging.
13. Why are the laws insufficiently performed according to Mr. Ooko
A. Because herders need to save cattle. B. Because herders need wood for fire.
C. Because there are too many visitors. D. Because there aren’t enough rangers.
14. What can we infer about Mr. Ooko according to paragraph 4
A. He was influenced by his father. B. He donated his woods to the park.
C He never raises sheep and cattle. D. He has made a fortune by planting.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. The Challenges from Climate Changes
B. The Introduction to Mount Kenya Park
C. The Fight to Save Mount Kenya’s Forests
D. The Connection between People and Nature
二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，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。
The 7-38-55 rule, developed by Albert Mehrabian in 1971, shows that only 7% of meaning is communicated through words, while 38% through tone of voice and 55% through body language. ____16____ Here are some tips for applying the 7-38-55 rule in a negotiation (谈判) context:
____17____ Your body language is much more important than what you’re actually saying. If your counterpart’s body language indicates that they are about to lose their bearings, speak calmly and plainly, slowing the pace of the negotiation.
Look for differences between spoken words and nonverbal behaviors. When you’re at the negotiating table, pay attention to how your counterpart speaks and acts. ____18____ It’s also important that you make sure your own nonverbal messages are in line with what you are saying. If your facial expressions are pained and you’re keeping your contact, you are communicating your uncertainty to your counterpart no matter what you’re saying.
Learn to use different vocal tones. Mastering the use of your voice can help you become a better negotiator by improving the delivery of your debates. In the negotiating room, there are three main tones of voice: competitive, compromising, and accommodating. ____19____
____20____ Tap into your listening skills, assess how your counterpart is feeling, and change your nonverbal communication in response. When debating the main points in a negotiation, you should try to change your nonverbal behaviors based on the messages you are receiving from your counterpart. Even if your arguments themselves don’t change, changing your nonverbal messaging can be effective.
A. Observe your counterpart’s body language.
B. Adjust your own nonverbal communication.
C. Communicate non-verbally with your counterpart.
D. Do you express your ideas properly to your counterpart
E. This highlights the importance of nonverbal communication.
F. Generally speaking, a cooperative voice gently promotes partnership.
G. Do what they’re saying matches the way they’re carrying themselves
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in Yorkshire, where my most ____21____ begin with early mornings on the running track. My father, an opening fast bowler (投球手), kept himself ____22____ by running every morning. He often said, “Running isn’t just about ____23____, but it’s about pace (节奏) and heart.” I was ____24____ to begin running with him.
When I turned thirteen, I joined the local athletics team. At the beginning, I felt running long-distance was too ____25____ for me. One day, after finishing last in a timed race, I ____26____ behind the house, heart-broken. My father found me there and handed me a warm drink. “To be a runner, you need to have strong ____27____ and confidence in yourself”, he said gently.
In the next regional championship, my father’s advice rang ____28____ in my mind: “Keep your pace steady (稳步的). Your ____29____ is stronger than your body.” With only a kilometer _____30_____, I pushed forward and _____31_____ several runners right before the finish line.
That race taught me that true achievement is not _____32_____ by a single moment, but by patience, effort, and belief. Now, whenever I run, I carry with me not just the _____33_____ in my legs, but the _____34_____ passed down through my father. It taught me how to _____35_____ in my life.
21. A. surprises B. dreams C. chances D. memories
22. A. sharp B. fit C. happy D. safe
23. A. skill B. power C. speed D. glory
24. A. inspired B. forced C. switched D. opposed
25. A. vital B. tough C. numerous D. constant
26. A. lied B. rested C. hid D. learned
27. A. appetite B. objective C. adaptation D. faith
28. A. clearly B. carefully C. critically D. gradually
29. A. brain B. legs C. energy D. mind
30. A. evaluated B. left C. labelled D. acknowledged
31. A. ignored B. passed C. caught D. saw
32. A. spotted B. sorted C. defined D. committed
33. A. strength B. pressure C. tiredness D. potential
34. A. virtue B. information C. talent D. wisdom
35. A. get through B. turn up C. carry on D. set off
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。
Recently, a research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) ____36____ (introduce) a groundbreaking biomimetic prosthetic hand (仿生假手) with high flexibility, which is capable of combing hair, operating smartphones, and even performing complex sign language gestures. The human hand, with its 23 degrees of freedom (DOFs) — the number of independent movements it can perform, is an amazing piece of natural engineering, ____37____ (contribute) to 54 percent of the body’s overall functional movements despite weighing only about one-150th of the body’s weight.
Traditional prosthetic hands, often ____38____ (power) by motors, struggle to balance weight and functionality. Most of them weigh more than 0.4 kilograms, ____39____ causes discomfort and restricts their ability to do complex tasks. The USTC team addressed these challenges by using shape-memory alloys — materials that remember their original shape and return to it when heated — ____40____ artificial bined with a transmission system, this innovative approach enhances the driving force while reducing ____41____ (resist).
In addition, the USTC prosthetic hand ____42____ (integrate) with voice recognition technology and supports 60 languages with 95 percent accuracy. In clinical tests, ____43____ elderly participant mastered the device within half a day, ____44____ (successful) completing tasks from the test.
Its high adaptability opens up a wide range of practical applications across multiple fields including _____45_____ (profession) operations in dangerous environments such as nuclear power plant maintenance, deep-sea equipment repair and home services.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你所在的城市今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园(Chinese folk culture theme park)，请给你的留学生好友Rechel写信，邀请她一起到公园参观，内容包括：
1.表明目的：
2.行程安排及参观内容；
3.注意事项。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Rechel,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jake stared at the rock wall, his hands sweating. It was his third try at the “Black Snake” path, and each time he’d get stuck halfway. His coach, Ms. Hale, had warned it would test more than strength — “Courage grows when you’re scared but keep going,” she’d said. But right now, courage felt as slippery (滑的) as the chalk dust on his fingers.
Last month, Jake had left the basketball team after missing the game-winning shot. His teammates’ silence still hurt, sharper than the painful spots on his hands. “You’ll find your strong point somewhere else,” his dad had said, signing him up for rock climbing. But standing here, Jake wondered if he was just trading one failure for another.
Ms. Hale hooked his rope to the anchor (锚). Her left sleeve (袖子) moved up as she worked, showing a rough scar (伤疤) winding from hand to elbow — a reminder from the day she’d fallen twenty feet on this very path. “First time I tried Black Snake, I broke my arm bone,” she said, following his look. “Took three months to get better, then I fell again — tore the shoulder muscle. Doctor said I should stop.” She tapped the scar with a finger. “But stopping felt worse than the hurt. Remember the steps: left hand to the small hold, then right foot to another one. Breathe.” Her voice was steady, but Jake noticed her eyes move to the scar on his knee — the one from a bike crash that still made him scare sudden moves.
He stepped onto the wall, fingers reaching out to find the first hold. Three meters up, he found one small hold was shaking. The terrible memory came: the basketball slipping through his fingers, the gym lights burning into his back. His foot slipped. He hung there, swinging, heart beating hard.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“You can do this,” Ms. Hale called, her voice cutting through the wind.
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When Jake finally reached the top, he didn’t cheer.
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答案版
2025—2026学年高二10月联考英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
考试时间为120分钟，满分150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do first
A. Feed the dog. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the dog house.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and secretary. B. Clerk and client. C. Teacher and student.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A novel dish. B. A restaurant. C. The man’s friend.
4. Why does the man call the woman
A. To make an appointment. B. To ask for information. C. To change a schedule.
5. Where are the speakers
A. In a rose garden. B. In a bakery. C. In a clothes store.
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 does the woman dislike about the necklace
A. The size. B. The color. C. The price.
7. Why does the man want to buy a gift for the woman
A. Her birthday is coming. B. They have to attend a party. C. She is going to get married.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman forget to do
A. Clean the outside windows. B. Put the chicken in the fridge. C. Connect her computer to the Wi-Fi.
9. Which of the following worked properly today
A. The cleaner. B. The computer. C. The robot.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How will the man most probably go to the woman’s office
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
11. When is the man scheduled to meet the woman
A. At 2:00. B. At 2:30. C. At 3:00.
12. What can we infer about the man
A. He will be late for the meeting.
B. He has not been to the woman’s company.
C. He wants the woman to pick him up now.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who will the man meet on Wednesday
A. Tanya Dolan. B. The woman. C. Sue Redman.
14. How long will the man stay in Paris
A. For two nights. B. For four days. C. For a week.
15. When will the man leave London for home
A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
16. Why is the man going to Chicago
A. To change a flight. B. To take a vacation. C. To have a business meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the man study in university
A. Medicine. B. Economics. C. Law.
18. What did the man do in South America
A. He planted apples. B. He grew cocoa beans. C. He studied grapes.
19. How does the man feel about making chocolate
A. Unprofitable. B. Challenging. C. Boring.
20. What is the key to the man’s final success
A. Trying to test various fruits.
B. Selecting high-quality materials.
C. Keeping a diary of his experiments.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The Jane Austen Book Box
The Book Box is a new JASNA grant (补助) program, designed to encourage the love of literature and Jane Austen, and to help get the next generation as fascinated by the written word as we are! Local educators of all kinds who want to teach a unit about Austen are invited to submit their proposals. If selected, we’ll pay for the books — including a copy for each student to take home and keep in their personal library.
Who is qualified
Schools, libraries, after-school programs, and other youth-focused community groups in the New York City. Book Boxes are not available for individuals or for-profit organizations, and they are not intended for resale. If you are located outside of this region, you may want to consider applying to the JASNA national Book Box Program.
What happens after you finish your unit on Jane Austen
When you have completed your unit, the person who receives the Book Box must submit a report on the outcome of the project or program. And make sure you allow your participants to take their books home!
How do I know if I've been approved
Applications for the 2025 grant cycle opened on May 1, 2025 and will close on September 1,2025. The JASNA New York Metro Book Box Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. If your application is approved, you will receive a favorable chance that will allow you to place an order through Jane Austen Books. The cost of the books will be removed in the checkout process.
How do I apply
Please click here to view the JASNA New York 2025 Jane Austen Book Box Program application!
1. What is the main purpose of the Jane Austen Book Box program
A. To introduce Jane Austen’s works to adults.
B. To make literature better accessible than before.
C. To motivate the youth’s enthusiasm for literature.
D. To support for-profit organizations in education.
2. Who can apply for the Book Box program
A. Individual readers from anywhere. B. Educational institutions in New York.
C. For-profit organizations nationwide. D. Online bookstores across the country.
3. What will be received once the application is approved
A. A cost-free offer of books. B. A confirmation email.
C. A list of books available. D. An immediate book delivery.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
B
At 66, Kent fondly recalled the magic of attending his first Louisiana State University (LSU) football game in 1968, where “The Golden Band from Tigerland” attracted him with their lively music and excellent performances. From that moment on, Kent held onto a dream: to one day march with the band.
As he neared retirement, Kent decided it was time to pursue this long-held dream. With enthusiasm, he shared his plans with his family: he was going back to school at LSU and trying out for the band.
The first step involved taking up the tuba (大号) again, an instrument he hadn’t played regularly in about fifty years. Not giving up, Kent committed to hours of practice, filling his neighborhood with the joyful sounds of his instrument as he prepared for the challenge ahead. He also made exercise a daily habit, including strength training and running to ensure he was ready for the demands of marching band life.
Soon, Kent entered LSU, starting a new chapter alongside students who were nearly five decades his junior. When the time for marching band tryouts arrived in early August, he gave it his all, eagerly awaiting the results to see if he could step onto the dream football field.
As the list was out, Kent felt the excitement built. “There was a countdown in the Tuba room…30 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds, and right at 7 pm, the marching band list came out,” he recalled. The joy was obvious as he learned he had made the band, becoming the oldest member by an impressive 41 years.
Last Saturday, Kent proudly took the field in his purple and gold uniform, tuba in hand. The stadium (体育场) was alive with music and cheers, including the voices of his loving wife and daughters, who were there to support him.
Surrounded by the lively atmosphere that attracted him as a child, Kent’s story serves as an inspiration for others. “People can use this as an example — your only failure is not trying,” he encourages. “If you don’t try, you won’t get there.”
4. What can we learn about Kent’s 1968 experience
A. It was full of imagination. B. It disappointed him deeply.
C. It affected his school grades. D. It inspired his lifelong interest.
5. What can we know about Kent’s effort to achieve his goal
A. It needed both musical and physical preparation.
B. It was supported by professional musicians.
C. It mainly involved memorizing old songs.
D. It attracted numerous seniors to join him.
6. How did Kent’s family support his pursuit
A. By joining the band with him. B. By attending his performance.
C. By buying him a new instrument. D. By helping him train physically.
7. What does Kent’s story show
A. Knowledge starts with practice. B. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
C. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D. Every cloud has a silver lining.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
Imagine a world in 2050 where cities are full of autonomous vehicles, AI-driven assistants (助手) perfectly fit into our daily routines, and virtual landscapes coexist with reality. From technological advances to climate change impacts, the next few decades will undoubtedly reshape the structure of our existence.
In this new era, artificial intelligence and robotics will take center stage, transforming how we interact with our environment and one another. They will have evolved from mere tools to companions (同伴) that predict our needs and desires. The once-distant dream of having AI-driven personal assistants is now a reality, as they manage our schedules, handle our communications, and offer personalized recommendations with extraordinary accuracy.
However, as we fast-forward to 2050, one cannot help but think about the huge effects of climate change on our planet. At present, most of us are lacking the imagination of what daily life will be like when we have slashed our carbon emissions (碳排放), from our homes and food to travel and the landscapes around us. What follows is an attempt to show you how a day will look in a net zero greenhouse gas emissions world.
Edie Vaughan, a young girl in 2050, lives in Toronto, Canada, a place that is among the most popular destinations for its healthy climate and clean water resources. There are forests, and giant machines taking carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) out of the atmosphere. At that time, there are no office or industrial jobs anymore: artificial intelligence and robots have taken care of that. The few jobs left are in service, culture or health care. Luckily, Edie has her job. Every morning, she checks the balance in her Personal Carbon Allowance (PCA) account to see if she has enough to buy another battery for her e-bike. If she doesn’t have enough then she will have to buy carbon credits, and they are expensive.
This story of 2050 is one of hope and possibility — a reminder that while enjoying the convenience brought by technological progress, we should also be responsible for the environment.
8. What does the author mainly discuss in paragraph 2
A. The advancement of autonomous vehicles.
B. The use of AI-driven personal assistants.
C. The interaction between man and nature.
D. The role of AI and robotics in daily life.
9. What does the underlined word “slashed” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Increased. B. Clarified. C. Reduced. D. Adjusted.
10. What is one factor for Canada being a popular destination
A. Plentiful water. B. Health care. C. Advanced technology. D. Pleasant weather.
11. What does the author intend to tell us
A. A look into Edie Vaughan’s Life. B. What our life will be like in 2050.
C. Technology helps control environment. D. How we can handle the climate change.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. B
D
Against huge odds, Shikuku Ooko is fighting to save the last remaining ancient forest. When he was in his early 20s, Shikuku Ooko was deeply taken with the Afro-Alpine forests of central Kenya. So much so that he decided to buy 15 acres of woods next to Mount Kenya National Park &Reserve. More than 30 years later Mr. Ooko’s home is one of the few areas still filled with native trees and plants. In contrast, much of the national park has been heavily logged (砍伐).
The Mount Kenya region is remote, which makes it difficult to protect. Though the Kenya Forest Service has made managing all public forest lands its second important thing, the burden of protection has fallen on the shoulders of local individuals such as Mr. Ooko.
In recent years, herders (牧民) have even built fences to keep animals within legally protected areas. “It’s a bit of an annoying sight,” Mr. Ooko says, “when foreign visitors have to pay a high fee to enter the park but then come across huge herds of sheep and cattle in the natural environment. The laws protecting that environment are in place, but they are insufficiently performed because rangers (护林员) at each gate are limited.”
When he’s at home in Naro Moru, Mr. Ooko advocates for tree planting, particularly among kids. “It’s something I grew up doing,” he explains. “When I was young, my dad would give all of us 10 young trees to plant and take care of. Somehow, he knew the connections between trees and climate changes.”
It’s a practice Mr. Ooko has kept alive despite continuous challenges with climate and cattle；it is not uncommon for sheep and cattle to destroy the young trees that he and his young friends have planted. “We just keep going,” he says. “It’s something I value, and I think we should plant more.”
12. What can we know about Mr. Ooko’s woods from paragraph 1
A. They were purchased 20 years ago. B. They have been well protected.
C. They have attracted much wildlife. D. They suffer from heavy logging.
13. Why are the laws insufficiently performed according to Mr. Ooko
A. Because herders need to save cattle. B. Because herders need wood for fire.
C. Because there are too many visitors. D. Because there aren’t enough rangers.
14. What can we infer about Mr. Ooko according to paragraph 4
A. He was influenced by his father. B. He donated his woods to the park.
C He never raises sheep and cattle. D. He has made a fortune by planting.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. The Challenges from Climate Changes
B. The Introduction to Mount Kenya Park
C. The Fight to Save Mount Kenya’s Forests
D. The Connection between People and Nature
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，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。
The 7-38-55 rule, developed by Albert Mehrabian in 1971, shows that only 7% of meaning is communicated through words, while 38% through tone of voice and 55% through body language. ____16____ Here are some tips for applying the 7-38-55 rule in a negotiation (谈判) context:
____17____ Your body language is much more important than what you’re actually saying. If your counterpart’s body language indicates that they are about to lose their bearings, speak calmly and plainly, slowing the pace of the negotiation.
Look for differences between spoken words and nonverbal behaviors. When you’re at the negotiating table, pay attention to how your counterpart speaks and acts. ____18____ It’s also important that you make sure your own nonverbal messages are in line with what you are saying. If your facial expressions are pained and you’re keeping your contact, you are communicating your uncertainty to your counterpart no matter what you’re saying.
Learn to use different vocal tones. Mastering the use of your voice can help you become a better negotiator by improving the delivery of your debates. In the negotiating room, there are three main tones of voice: competitive, compromising, and accommodating. ____19____
____20____ Tap into your listening skills, assess how your counterpart is feeling, and change your nonverbal communication in response. When debating the main points in a negotiation, you should try to change your nonverbal behaviors based on the messages you are receiving from your counterpart. Even if your arguments themselves don’t change, changing your nonverbal messaging can be effective.
A. Observe your counterpart’s body language.
B. Adjust your own nonverbal communication.
C. Communicate non-verbally with your counterpart.
D. Do you express your ideas properly to your counterpart
E. This highlights the importance of nonverbal communication.
F. Generally speaking, a cooperative voice gently promotes partnership.
G. Do what they’re saying matches the way they’re carrying themselves
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. F 20. B
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in Yorkshire, where my most ____21____ begin with early mornings on the running track. My father, an opening fast bowler (投球手), kept himself ____22____ by running every morning. He often said, “Running isn’t just about ____23____, but it’s about pace (节奏) and heart.” I was ____24____ to begin running with him.
When I turned thirteen, I joined the local athletics team. At the beginning, I felt running long-distance was too ____25____ for me. One day, after finishing last in a timed race, I ____26____ behind the house, heart-broken. My father found me there and handed me a warm drink. “To be a runner, you need to have strong ____27____ and confidence in yourself”, he said gently.
In the next regional championship, my father’s advice rang ____28____ in my mind: “Keep your pace steady (稳步的). Your ____29____ is stronger than your body.” With only a kilometer _____30_____, I pushed forward and _____31_____ several runners right before the finish line.
That race taught me that true achievement is not _____32_____ by a single moment, but by patience, effort, and belief. Now, whenever I run, I carry with me not just the _____33_____ in my legs, but the _____34_____ passed down through my father. It taught me how to _____35_____ in my life.
21. A. surprises B. dreams C. chances D. memories
22. A. sharp B. fit C. happy D. safe
23. A. skill B. power C. speed D. glory
24. A. inspired B. forced C. switched D. opposed
25. A. vital B. tough C. numerous D. constant
26. A. lied B. rested C. hid D. learned
27. A. appetite B. objective C. adaptation D. faith
28. A. clearly B. carefully C. critically D. gradually
29. A. brain B. legs C. energy D. mind
30. A. evaluated B. left C. labelled D. acknowledged
31. A. ignored B. passed C. caught D. saw
32. A. spotted B. sorted C. defined D. committed
33. A. strength B. pressure C. tiredness D. potential
34. A. virtue B. information C. talent D. wisdom
35. A. get through B. turn up C. carry on D. set off
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. 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。
Recently, a research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) ____36____ (introduce) a groundbreaking biomimetic prosthetic hand (仿生假手) with high flexibility, which is capable of combing hair, operating smartphones, and even performing complex sign language gestures. The human hand, with its 23 degrees of freedom (DOFs) — the number of independent movements it can perform, is an amazing piece of natural engineering, ____37____ (contribute) to 54 percent of the body’s overall functional movements despite weighing only about one-150th of the body’s weight.
Traditional prosthetic hands, often ____38____ (power) by motors, struggle to balance weight and functionality. Most of them weigh more than 0.4 kilograms, ____39____ causes discomfort and restricts their ability to do complex tasks. The USTC team addressed these challenges by using shape-memory alloys — materials that remember their original shape and return to it when heated — ____40____ artificial bined with a transmission system, this innovative approach enhances the driving force while reducing ____41____ (resist).
In addition, the USTC prosthetic hand ____42____ (integrate) with voice recognition technology and supports 60 languages with 95 percent accuracy. In clinical tests, ____43____ elderly participant mastered the device within half a day, ____44____ (successful) completing tasks from the test.
Its high adaptability opens up a wide range of practical applications across multiple fields including _____45_____ (profession) operations in dangerous environments such as nuclear power plant maintenance, deep-sea equipment repair and home services.
【答案】36. has introduced
37. contributing
38. powered
39. which 40. as
41. resistance
42. is integrated
43. an 44. successfully
45. professional
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你所在的城市今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园(Chinese folk culture theme park)，请给你的留学生好友Rechel写信，邀请她一起到公园参观，内容包括：
1.表明目的：
2.行程安排及参观内容；
3.注意事项。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Rechel,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Rechel.
I can’t wait to share good news with you. A Chinese folk culture theme park has been built in my hometown. I’d like to invite you to visit it with me.
We can meet at the bus station at 8 next Saturday morning and set off. During the visit, we’ll learn about Chinese folk culture and experience various folk-art forms. We can see Chinese history changes and great society development, especially in the countryside.
When visiting, we should behave well and follow the rules. Don’t make noises or throw rubbish. I’m sure you’ll benefit from this visit. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jake stared at the rock wall, his hands sweating. It was his third try at the “Black Snake” path, and each time he’d get stuck halfway. His coach, Ms. Hale, had warned it would test more than strength — “Courage grows when you’re scared but keep going,” she’d said. But right now, courage felt as slippery (滑的) as the chalk dust on his fingers.
Last month, Jake had left the basketball team after missing the game-winning shot. His teammates’ silence still hurt, sharper than the painful spots on his hands. “You’ll find your strong point somewhere else,” his dad had said, signing him up for rock climbing. But standing here, Jake wondered if he was just trading one failure for another.
Ms. Hale hooked his rope to the anchor (锚). Her left sleeve (袖子) moved up as she worked, showing a rough scar (伤疤) winding from hand to elbow — a reminder from the day she’d fallen twenty feet on this very path. “First time I tried Black Snake, I broke my arm bone,” she said, following his look. “Took three months to get better, then I fell again — tore the shoulder muscle. Doctor said I should stop.” She tapped the scar with a finger. “But stopping felt worse than the hurt. Remember the steps: left hand to the small hold, then right foot to another one. Breathe.” Her voice was steady, but Jake noticed her eyes move to the scar on his knee — the one from a bike crash that still made him scare sudden moves.
He stepped onto the wall, fingers reaching out to find the first hold. Three meters up, he found one small hold was shaking. The terrible memory came: the basketball slipping through his fingers, the gym lights burning into his back. His foot slipped. He hung there, swinging, heart beating hard.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“You can do this,” Ms. Hale called, her voice cutting through the wind.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When Jake finally reached the top, he didn’t cheer.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
“You can do this,” Ms. Hale called, her voice cutting through the wind. Jake closed his eyes tightly to shut out the basketball memory. He remembered Ms. Hale’s story-how she’d broken her arm twice before getting good at this path. His left hand found the small hold again, firmer this time. Ms. Hale was really patient, showing him how she climbed the wall. When a small stone came loose, sliding down, Jake didn’t look. “One step at a time,” he said softly, copying his dad’s calm.
When Jake finally reached the top, he didn’t cheer. He just sat there, legs hanging down, watching clouds float over the trees. Ms. Hale’s shout of joy echoed below, but what stayed with him was the quiet pride — the kind that didn’t need words. As he came down the rope, he realized growing up wasn’t about never failing. It was about climbing back up, even when your hands shook. This time, he didn’t mind the painful spots. They felt like “Medals of Courage”.