内蒙古自治区乌兰察布市2025-2026学年高二上学期学科素养提升检测（11月期中）英语试卷（含答案）

乌兰察布市2025年度基础教育阶段学生学科素养提升检测试题
高二年级英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷共10页，67小题，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡相应位置上。
3.答题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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，从题目所给的A、B、C三个选项中选最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答相关小题和阅读下一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do after this class
A. Borrow some books B. Return some books C. Attend another lecture
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a library B. In a classroom C. In a lecture hall
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new school rule B. The school canteen’s food C. A boring lesson
4. What is the purpose of the charity run
A. To raise money for a hospital
B. To promote community sports
C. To celebrate a local festival
5. How does the man feel about the new subway line
A. Concerned B. Excited C. Disappointed
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. How did Lucy join in the community clean-up
A. Through her school club B. Through the local council C. Through her family
7. What makes Lucy feel heartwarming
A Learning about recycling
B. The beautiful neighborhood
C. Seeing people of all ages participate
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8. When was the teapot made
A. In the 17th century B. In the 18th century C. In the 19th century
9. What is the special feature of the teapot
A. It was used by Chinese emperors.
B. It combines Chinese and Western art.
C. It is the oldest object in the museum.
听第8段材料，回答第10、11、12题
10. Which dynasty built the most famous parts of the Great Wall
A. The Qin Dynasty B. The Han Dynasty C. The Ming Dynasty
11. What is the total length of the Great Wall mentioned
A. Over 2,000 kilometers B. Over 20,000 kilometers C. Over 200,000 kilometers
12. Which is a part of the Great Wall’s military system
A. Training grounds B. Royal palaces C. Signal stations
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. Where did the conversation take place
A. In a classroom B. In a museum C. In a park
14. How did Van Gogh feel about “The Starry Night”
A. He thought it was a failure.
B. He was proud of it.
C. He was indifferent to it.
15. How does the man describe the painting
A. Emotional and intense B. Calm and peaceful C. Simple and clear
16. What did Van Gogh call the night sky in his painting
A. “More mysterious than the day”
B. “More alive than the day”
C. “Darker than his soul”
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What is the news report mainly about
A. A player’s injury
B. A national championship ceremony
C. An unexpected victory
18. What was special about Lincoln High School’s team last season
A. They had a famous coach. B. They were the losers. C. They were undefeated.
19. Who is James Miller
A The coach of Riverside High
B. The captain of Riverside High
C. A player from Lincoln High
20. What is the key to their win
A. Strong defense and teamwork
B. Perfect strategy and luck
C. Excellent shooting skills
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。
A
Beneath the veil of mystery — pyramids, temples, mummies — lie the great achievements of a civilization nourished by the Nile. Over 90% of ancient Egypt was desert, a land isolated by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and deserts to the east and west. These natural barriers limited large-scale migration and invasion, allowing a magnificent agricultural civilization to flourish early.
In this arid(干旱的)environment, the Nile served as a lifeline. Its annual flood carried nutrient-rich soil downstream, serving as a natural fertilizer. When the flood receded, farmers sowed seeds directly into the moist, fertile land. The floodwater also washed away excess salt from the soil, preventing salinization. Additionally, the Nile provided abundant fish and birds and facilitated transport. Winds blew opposite to the river’s flow, allowing boats to sail south or drift north with the current.
The Nile connected villages and towns, promoted the flow of goods, and supported the construction of pyramids and temples. It stabilized society and unified the nation. Moreover, the need to remeasure flooded fields gave rise to mathematics and geometry. Papyrus reeds provided material for writing and boats, fostering culture and early seafaring. Large-scale irrigation and construction projects advanced administration and law, and mummification spurred the development of medicine.
1. What was the main function of the Nile’s annual flood in ancient Egyptian agriculture
A. It provided a direct source of drinking water for the population.
B. It brought nutrient-rich soil and naturally fertilized the land.
C. It protected Egypt from foreign invasions.
D. It supplied materials for making papyrus.
2. According to the text, which of the following was a geographical advantage for ancient Egypt
A. Natural barriers helped prevent large-scale migrations and invasions.
B. The location near multiple seas allowed for extensive trade.
C. The flat terrain made it easy to build pyramids and temples.
D. Frequent rainfall reduced dependence on the Nile.
3. What does the text suggest about the relationship between the Nile and Egyptian civilization
A. The Nile was mainly used for religious ceremonies.
B. The Nile divided different social classes in ancient Egypt.
C. The Nile’s resources were only important for agriculture.
D. Egyptian civilization could not have developed without the Nile.
B
(Zhang Keyu, Hubei)Everyone knows the people who have helped to change the face of the world in recent years. From Bill Gates to Steve Jobs to Jack Ma, few would not recognize their names. However, those who work tirelessly behind the scenes often go unnoticed, in spite of their great achievements. If you know anyone who deserves to have their contributions recognized, we would love to hear from you! Let us know how these people have helped to make a difference in your eyes.
The person I respect most is the geophysicist Huang Danian, who helped China to make many technological advances.
Huang was a remarkable scientist. He had studied and worked in Britain for 18 years, but when he felt that his country needed him, he gave up his well-paid job and returned to China. Over the next seven years, Huang worked to develop many devices needed for deep-Earth exploration.
Unfortunately, such achievements didn’t come cheap. Due to the frantic(疯狂的)pace of his research, Huang was absent from his father’s funeral, and even his own cancer went undetected as he had no time to see a doctor. To sum up, Huang sacrificed everything for his research, and I think more people should honour him.
(Chen Xueyin, Fujian)I want to tell everyone about two teachers on Changyu Island, Wang Kaiquan and Lin Zhujin.
Few people know about this hometown of mine. The island is beautiful, but it’s quite isolated, and there aren’t many modern conveniences. In bad weather, even our water and power supplies are unstable. People who have never been to our island are often surprised by this and find it hard to adjust. Many who live on the island dream of leaving. These two primary school teachers, however, have stayed on for 23 long years!
They are the only teachers here, and they plan to stay for as long as there are children who need to attend school.
I want to thank them, and let the world know about these teachers who work tirelessly every day for the sake of the children.
4. What contribution did Huang make to China
A Helped improve deep-Earth exploration technology
B. Built stable water and power supplies on an island
C. Trained primary school teachers for 23 years
D. Founded a well-paid tech company overseas
5. Why did Huang skip his father’s funeral
A. He was occupied with deep-Earth device R&D. B. He was receiving cancer treatment.
C. He couldn’t travel back from Britain. D. He had to teach local children.
6. What do the underlined words “didn’t come cheap” mean in paragraph 4
A. Required no hard work B. Cost much(effort or loss)
C. Were not costly in money D. took little time to achieve
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Well-known global business leaders
B. Achievements in China’s technology and education
C. Challenges of living on a remote island
D. Unrecognized people with great devotion
C
Some of the world’s most important scientists think the idea of people living on Mars will come true one day. Stephen Hawking believed humans must move into space to survive. “Once we spread out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe.” he said. Robert Zubrin, a rocket scientist, agrees and thinks starting with Mars makes the most sense. He thinks sending people to Mars will allow us to learn a lot—for example, about the ability of humans to live in a very different environment.
However, scientists will need to terraform Mars for people to be able to live. Terraforming means changing the environment on a planet so that it is similar to Earth’s. One of the main goals of terraforming Mars is to warm it up because the average temperature there is about -60℃. One idea for warming Mars is to build factories there that produce greenhouse gases. This could take many centuries. However, it should lead to rainfall and the growth of plants, resulting in more air that people can breathe.
Another big concern for scientists is whether humans can move to Mars and still stay healthy in mind and body. As a test, six people lived in a Mars-like environment in Hawaii for a year before “returning to Earth” recently. It was a 1,200-square-foot room that was on the side of a volcano and used the sun for energy. Christiane Heinicke, one of the people who lived there, said that one of the biggest issues was feeling bored. So humans on Mars would always need to keep themselves busy with various activities. Another important finding was that the people living together should all be able to get along and work together.
One particular organization based in Europe is planning to send the first humans to Mars before 2030.The organization believes that its project is giving people worldwide the chance to be part of the first human crew ever to live on Mars for good. However, many experts think the project’s cost of US $6 billion is too low for it to be successful. The American space agency NASA believes that sending people to Mars would cost about US $100 billion, although this estimate is based on bringing them back to Earth, too. Regardless, it seems that humans living on Mars may well happen a lot sooner than most people believe.
8. Why choose Mars first
A. It has no extreme cold. B. It’s fit for quick terraforming.
C. It helps study human adaptability. D. It’s closer than other planets.
9. What worries scientists most
A. Greenhouse gas shortage B. Human physical/mental health
C. Lack of funding for factories D. Volcanoes on Mars’ surface
10. What is the connection between Hawaii test and Mars life
A. Both need sun energy use B. Both require team cooperation
C. Both have 1,200-square-foot space D. Both last exactly one year
11. How is the 2030 Mars plan viewed
A. Cost estimate is too low. B. It can finish terraforming first.
C. NASA will fund it fully. D. It ignores health risks.
D
During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), China plans to make its currency (货币), the yuan, more used around the world. It will do this carefully and step by step. This is important because the current global money system, which relies heavily on the US dollar, is becoming less stable.
To achieve this, China will focus on several key areas:
·Making it easier for foreign investors to put money into China’s markets
·Slowly allowing money to move more freely in and out of the country, but with close watch.
·Letting the value of the yuan change more flexibly against other currencies.
The People’s Bank of China says that using the yuan across borders is a natural process driven by market needs. It will work to make the environment better for everyone to use the yuan.
Specific steps include:
·Simplifying investment channels to attract more foreign money.
·Improving systems for using yuan in international trade and investment.
·Encouraging foreign companies and banks to issue “panda bonds” (bonds in yuan) in China.
Experts agree that this steady approach is key. Guan Tao, an economist, said China needs to gradually open its capital account to help the yuan flow more easily across borders. Marshall Mills from the IMF (国际货币基金组织) noted that as China’s economy grows, the use of the yuan will naturally increase. Professor Wu Xiaoqiu said that for China to be a strong financial power, its currency must be influential globally. He suggested selling more government bonds to give global investors safe places to put their yuan. Another expert, Tian Xuan, added that China should also improve its financial markets and allow foreigners more access to trade financial products like futures.
In short, China is committed to a safe and steady path to make the yuan a more important global currency.
12. Which of the following is NOT a method China will use to promote the yuan
A. Making it easier for foreigners to invest in China.
B. Allowing money to move freely without any control.
C. Improving systems for using yuan in international trade.
D. Letting the yuan’s value change more flexibly.
13. What did Professor Wu Xiaoqiu suggest to attract global investors
A. Print more yuan. B. Sell more government bonds.
C. Lower the value of the yuan. D. Stop using the US dollar.
14. Why is China promoting the yuan in a careful and gradual way
A. Because the US dollar is becoming stronger.
B. Because China wants to keep the yuan only for itself.
C. Because the global monetary system is becoming less stable.
D. Because other countries do not want to use the yuan.
15. What is China’s main goal for the yuan during the 15th Five-Year Plan
A. To make the yuan more widely used around the world.
B. To replace the US dollar immediately.
C. To stop using the yuan in international trade.
D. To keep the yuan only for use inside China.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here’s a puzzle: What do traffic jams, long lines at the store and waiting for a holiday to start have in common The answer is: ____16____.
In the Digital Age, we’re used to getting what we need right away, with everything at our fingertips. But research tells us that if we worked on patience, we would be much better off. Here are some tricks.
●Practice gratitude
Gratitude brings many good things: Studies show it makes us happier, less stressed and even more positive. ___17___. “Expressing thanks can help develop self-control,” said Ye Li, a researcher from the University of California.
●Make yourself wait
Getting instant satisfaction might seem like the best choice at the moment, but psychological research shows that waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long term. And the only way for us to form the habit of waiting is to practice. ____18____. Delay watching your favorite movie until the weekend or wait 15 more minutes before having that dessert. You’ll soon notice that the more you practice patience, the more you start to use it in other, more frustrating situations.
●____19____
A lot of us think that being comfortable is the only state we can stand, and when we face something beyond our comfort zone, we become impatient about it. You should learn to tell yourself, “____20____.” Then you’ll slowly become more patient.
A. Find out your reasons
B. Begin with small actions
C. Embrace the uncomfortable
D. All of this leads to a sense of hurry
E. It can also assist us in practicing more patience
F. This is just uncomfortable, not unbearable
G. They are all situations where a bit more patience is needed
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One time, I was called to pick someone up at 2:30 am. When I arrived, the building was dark except for one light on the ground floor.
I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a frail, elderly voice. After a long ____21____, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. By her side was a big suitcase. “Would you carry my bag out to the car ” she said. I took the suitcase and then returned to ____22____ her to the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her, “I just try to ____23____ my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.” “Oh, you’re such a good boy,” she said. When we got in the taxi, she gave me an address and then asked, “Could you drive ____24____ the downtown ” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered ____25____. “Oh, I don’t mind,” she said, “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).” I saw her eyes shining with ____26____. “I don’t have any family left,” she continued, “The doctor says I don’t have very long.”
I quietly reached over and ____27____ the meter. “What road would you like me to take ” I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once ____28____ as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were first married. Sometimes she asked me to slow down in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the ____29____, saying nothing.
As the sun was ____30____, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.” We drove in ____31____ to the address she had given me. Two nurses were waiting as we pulled up. They helped her into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you ” she asked,____32____ for her purse. “Nothing,” I said. “You have to make a living,” she answered. “There are other passengers.” I ____33____.Without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She hugged me tightly. “You gave an old woman a little moment of ____34____,” she said, “Thank you.” I squeezed her hand and then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I believe I have never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are defined by great moments. But I now realize great moments often catch us by ____35____, because they often seem quite small.
21. A. pause B. journey C. story D. distance
22. A. lead B. assist C. invite D. push
23. A. treat B. greet C. judge D. praise
24. A. past B. around C. through D. across
25. A. angrily B. patiently C. promptly D. nervously
26. A. tears B. joy C. light D. fear
27. A. put off B. shut off C. take off D. get off
28. A. worked B. lived C. visited D. studied
29. A. darkness B. building C. window D. crowd
30. A. setting B. rising C. burning D. shining
31. A. silence B. turn C. circles D. reverse
32. A. paying B. reaching C. asking D. looking
33. A. said B. responded C. argued D. explained
34. A. joy B. peace C. hope D. sad
35. A. chance B. surprise C. design D. accident
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。
One August afternoon, I sat in my kitchen staring at a glass vase ____36____ hadn’t seen daylight since my wedding.
My husband and I ____37____(sell)our house and we were busy emptying out the beloved home our family had spent 23 years filling up. We had decided on key items for the apartment we were moving to in town, donated what we could, and rented a place to store our____38____(supposed)important objects. That left a house still stuffed with things that, ____39____ not particularly valuable, didn’t belong in a landfill(垃圾填埋场). I took a picture of the vase and posted it online, for $10. A couple of messages came in, one wanting additional ____40____(photo), another ____41____(ask)for a price cut. As our move day drew near, I settled on a new price($0)and posted it. The description, “I hate this vase. Maybe you won’t.” In an instant, a woman raced into my house and left happily ____42____ the vase.
____43____(encourage), I posted more. My daily posts and the visits I received became a precious ray of light in the chaos of my house. Each exchange provided ____44____ chance to spare the landfill and to please another person I might not otherwise have encountered.
I sit in my apartment today, loving each of the belongings that share our small space. I take joy in knowing that, somewhere nearby, someone _____45_____(be)appreciating something that couldn’t come with us.
四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学生会成员Li Hua，学校英文网站编辑。上个月，留学生朋友John答应为网站写一篇关于英国传统节日的短文。请你用英文给John写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）询问文章撰写进展；
（2）提醒交稿截止日期为本月底。
注意：（1）词数80左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答
Dear John,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Best regards,
Li Hua
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。
I was in Seattle for a training when I saw a flyer about a cat adoption event at a nearby community center. As an animal lover, I really wanted to go, but none of my colleagues could join me. The thought of walking there alone as night fell made me hesitate.
After some internal struggle, I decided to brave the short walk. The streets were quiet and empty. When I arrived at the address, I froze. Outside stood a group of tough-looking bikers in leather jackets, gathered around their motorcycles.
Although I know appearances can be deceiving, as a woman alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood, I felt my heart race. A poster confirmed this was the right place and time. Part of me wanted to retreat to the hotel, but my concern for the animals pushed me forward. I hurried inside, hoping the bikers would be gone by the time the event ended.
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。
I stepped into the hall, surprised to find it filled with more bikers.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Just then, the event organizer stepped forward and made an announcement.
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乌兰察布市2025年度基础教育阶段学生学科素养提升检测试题
高二年级英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷共10页，67小题，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡相应位置上。
3.答题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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，从题目所给的A、B、C三个选项中选最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答相关小题和阅读下一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do after this class
A. Borrow some books B. Return some books C. Attend another lecture
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a library B. In a classroom C. In a lecture hall
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new school rule B. The school canteen’s food C. A boring lesson
4. What is the purpose of the charity run
A. To raise money for a hospital
B. To promote community sports
C. To celebrate a local festival
5. How does the man feel about the new subway line
A. Concerned B. Excited C. Disappointed
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. How did Lucy join in the community clean-up
A. Through her school club B. Through the local council C. Through her family
7. What makes Lucy feel heartwarming
A Learning about recycling
B. The beautiful neighborhood
C. Seeing people of all ages participate
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8. When was the teapot made
A. In the 17th century B. In the 18th century C. In the 19th century
9. What is the special feature of the teapot
A. It was used by Chinese emperors.
B. It combines Chinese and Western art.
C. It is the oldest object in the museum.
听第8段材料，回答第10、11、12题
10. Which dynasty built the most famous parts of the Great Wall
A. The Qin Dynasty B. The Han Dynasty C. The Ming Dynasty
11. What is the total length of the Great Wall mentioned
A. Over 2,000 kilometers B. Over 20,000 kilometers C. Over 200,000 kilometers
12. Which is a part of the Great Wall’s military system
A. Training grounds B. Royal palaces C. Signal stations
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. Where did the conversation take place
A. In a classroom B. In a museum C. In a park
14. How did Van Gogh feel about “The Starry Night”
A. He thought it was a failure.
B. He was proud of it.
C. He was indifferent to it.
15. How does the man describe the painting
A. Emotional and intense B. Calm and peaceful C. Simple and clear
16. What did Van Gogh call the night sky in his painting
A. “More mysterious than the day”
B. “More alive than the day”
C. “Darker than his soul”
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What is the news report mainly about
A. A player’s injury
B. A national championship ceremony
C. An unexpected victory
18. What was special about Lincoln High School’s team last season
A. They had a famous coach. B. They were the losers. C. They were undefeated.
19. Who is James Miller
A The coach of Riverside High
B. The captain of Riverside High
C. A player from Lincoln High
20. What is the key to their win
A. Strong defense and teamwork
B. Perfect strategy and luck
C. Excellent shooting skills
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。
A
Beneath the veil of mystery — pyramids, temples, mummies — lie the great achievements of a civilization nourished by the Nile. Over 90% of ancient Egypt was desert, a land isolated by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and deserts to the east and west. These natural barriers limited large-scale migration and invasion, allowing a magnificent agricultural civilization to flourish early.
In this arid(干旱的)environment, the Nile served as a lifeline. Its annual flood carried nutrient-rich soil downstream, serving as a natural fertilizer. When the flood receded, farmers sowed seeds directly into the moist, fertile land. The floodwater also washed away excess salt from the soil, preventing salinization. Additionally, the Nile provided abundant fish and birds and facilitated transport. Winds blew opposite to the river’s flow, allowing boats to sail south or drift north with the current.
The Nile connected villages and towns, promoted the flow of goods, and supported the construction of pyramids and temples. It stabilized society and unified the nation. Moreover, the need to remeasure flooded fields gave rise to mathematics and geometry. Papyrus reeds provided material for writing and boats, fostering culture and early seafaring. Large-scale irrigation and construction projects advanced administration and law, and mummification spurred the development of medicine.
1. What was the main function of the Nile’s annual flood in ancient Egyptian agriculture
A. It provided a direct source of drinking water for the population.
B. It brought nutrient-rich soil and naturally fertilized the land.
C. It protected Egypt from foreign invasions.
D. It supplied materials for making papyrus.
2. According to the text, which of the following was a geographical advantage for ancient Egypt
A. Natural barriers helped prevent large-scale migrations and invasions.
B. The location near multiple seas allowed for extensive trade.
C. The flat terrain made it easy to build pyramids and temples.
D. Frequent rainfall reduced dependence on the Nile.
3. What does the text suggest about the relationship between the Nile and Egyptian civilization
A. The Nile was mainly used for religious ceremonies.
B. The Nile divided different social classes in ancient Egypt.
C. The Nile’s resources were only important for agriculture.
D. Egyptian civilization could not have developed without the Nile.
答案：1. B 2. A 3. D
B
(Zhang Keyu, Hubei)Everyone knows the people who have helped to change the face of the world in recent years. From Bill Gates to Steve Jobs to Jack Ma, few would not recognize their names. However, those who work tirelessly behind the scenes often go unnoticed, in spite of their great achievements. If you know anyone who deserves to have their contributions recognized, we would love to hear from you! Let us know how these people have helped to make a difference in your eyes.
The person I respect most is the geophysicist Huang Danian, who helped China to make many technological advances.
Huang was a remarkable scientist. He had studied and worked in Britain for 18 years, but when he felt that his country needed him, he gave up his well-paid job and returned to China. Over the next seven years, Huang worked to develop many devices needed for deep-Earth exploration.
Unfortunately, such achievements didn’t come cheap. Due to the frantic(疯狂的)pace of his research, Huang was absent from his father’s funeral, and even his own cancer went undetected as he had no time to see a doctor. To sum up, Huang sacrificed everything for his research, and I think more people should honour him.
(Chen Xueyin, Fujian)I want to tell everyone about two teachers on Changyu Island, Wang Kaiquan and Lin Zhujin.
Few people know about this hometown of mine. The island is beautiful, but it’s quite isolated, and there aren’t many modern conveniences. In bad weather, even our water and power supplies are unstable. People who have never been to our island are often surprised by this and find it hard to adjust. Many who live on the island dream of leaving. These two primary school teachers, however, have stayed on for 23 long years!
They are the only teachers here, and they plan to stay for as long as there are children who need to attend school.
I want to thank them, and let the world know about these teachers who work tirelessly every day for the sake of the children.
4. What contribution did Huang make to China
A Helped improve deep-Earth exploration technology
B. Built stable water and power supplies on an island
C. Trained primary school teachers for 23 years
D. Founded a well-paid tech company overseas
5. Why did Huang skip his father’s funeral
A. He was occupied with deep-Earth device R&D. B. He was receiving cancer treatment.
C. He couldn’t travel back from Britain. D. He had to teach local children.
6. What do the underlined words “didn’t come cheap” mean in paragraph 4
A. Required no hard work B. Cost much(effort or loss)
C. Were not costly in money D. took little time to achieve
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Well-known global business leaders
B. Achievements in China’s technology and education
C. Challenges of living on a remote island
D. Unrecognized people with great devotion
答案：4. A 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
Some of the world’s most important scientists think the idea of people living on Mars will come true one day. Stephen Hawking believed humans must move into space to survive. “Once we spread out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe.” he said. Robert Zubrin, a rocket scientist, agrees and thinks starting with Mars makes the most sense. He thinks sending people to Mars will allow us to learn a lot—for example, about the ability of humans to live in a very different environment.
However, scientists will need to terraform Mars for people to be able to live. Terraforming means changing the environment on a planet so that it is similar to Earth’s. One of the main goals of terraforming Mars is to warm it up because the average temperature there is about -60℃. One idea for warming Mars is to build factories there that produce greenhouse gases. This could take many centuries. However, it should lead to rainfall and the growth of plants, resulting in more air that people can breathe.
Another big concern for scientists is whether humans can move to Mars and still stay healthy in mind and body. As a test, six people lived in a Mars-like environment in Hawaii for a year before “returning to Earth” recently. It was a 1,200-square-foot room that was on the side of a volcano and used the sun for energy. Christiane Heinicke, one of the people who lived there, said that one of the biggest issues was feeling bored. So humans on Mars would always need to keep themselves busy with various activities. Another important finding was that the people living together should all be able to get along and work together.
One particular organization based in Europe is planning to send the first humans to Mars before 2030.The organization believes that its project is giving people worldwide the chance to be part of the first human crew ever to live on Mars for good. However, many experts think the project’s cost of US $6 billion is too low for it to be successful. The American space agency NASA believes that sending people to Mars would cost about US $100 billion, although this estimate is based on bringing them back to Earth, too. Regardless, it seems that humans living on Mars may well happen a lot sooner than most people believe.
8. Why choose Mars first
A. It has no extreme cold. B. It’s fit for quick terraforming.
C. It helps study human adaptability. D. It’s closer than other planets.
9. What worries scientists most
A. Greenhouse gas shortage B. Human physical/mental health
C. Lack of funding for factories D. Volcanoes on Mars’ surface
10. What is the connection between Hawaii test and Mars life
A. Both need sun energy use B. Both require team cooperation
C. Both have 1,200-square-foot space D. Both last exactly one year
11. How is the 2030 Mars plan viewed
A. Cost estimate is too low. B. It can finish terraforming first.
C. NASA will fund it fully. D. It ignores health risks.
答案：8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A
D
During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), China plans to make its currency (货币), the yuan, more used around the world. It will do this carefully and step by step. This is important because the current global money system, which relies heavily on the US dollar, is becoming less stable.
To achieve this, China will focus on several key areas:
·Making it easier for foreign investors to put money into China’s markets
·Slowly allowing money to move more freely in and out of the country, but with close watch.
·Letting the value of the yuan change more flexibly against other currencies.
The People’s Bank of China says that using the yuan across borders is a natural process driven by market needs. It will work to make the environment better for everyone to use the yuan.
Specific steps include:
·Simplifying investment channels to attract more foreign money.
·Improving systems for using yuan in international trade and investment.
·Encouraging foreign companies and banks to issue “panda bonds” (bonds in yuan) in China.
Experts agree that this steady approach is key. Guan Tao, an economist, said China needs to gradually open its capital account to help the yuan flow more easily across borders. Marshall Mills from the IMF (国际货币基金组织) noted that as China’s economy grows, the use of the yuan will naturally increase. Professor Wu Xiaoqiu said that for China to be a strong financial power, its currency must be influential globally. He suggested selling more government bonds to give global investors safe places to put their yuan. Another expert, Tian Xuan, added that China should also improve its financial markets and allow foreigners more access to trade financial products like futures.
In short, China is committed to a safe and steady path to make the yuan a more important global currency.
12. Which of the following is NOT a method China will use to promote the yuan
A. Making it easier for foreigners to invest in China.
B. Allowing money to move freely without any control.
C. Improving systems for using yuan in international trade.
D. Letting the yuan’s value change more flexibly.
13. What did Professor Wu Xiaoqiu suggest to attract global investors
A. Print more yuan. B. Sell more government bonds.
C. Lower the value of the yuan. D. Stop using the US dollar.
14. Why is China promoting the yuan in a careful and gradual way
A. Because the US dollar is becoming stronger.
B. Because China wants to keep the yuan only for itself.
C. Because the global monetary system is becoming less stable.
D. Because other countries do not want to use the yuan.
15. What is China’s main goal for the yuan during the 15th Five-Year Plan
A. To make the yuan more widely used around the world.
B. To replace the US dollar immediately.
C. To stop using the yuan in international trade.
D. To keep the yuan only for use inside China.
答案：12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here’s a puzzle: What do traffic jams, long lines at the store and waiting for a holiday to start have in common The answer is: ____16____.
In the Digital Age, we’re used to getting what we need right away, with everything at our fingertips. But research tells us that if we worked on patience, we would be much better off. Here are some tricks.
●Practice gratitude
Gratitude brings many good things: Studies show it makes us happier, less stressed and even more positive. ___17___. “Expressing thanks can help develop self-control,” said Ye Li, a researcher from the University of California.
●Make yourself wait
Getting instant satisfaction might seem like the best choice at the moment, but psychological research shows that waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long term. And the only way for us to form the habit of waiting is to practice. ____18____. Delay watching your favorite movie until the weekend or wait 15 more minutes before having that dessert. You’ll soon notice that the more you practice patience, the more you start to use it in other, more frustrating situations.
●____19____
A lot of us think that being comfortable is the only state we can stand, and when we face something beyond our comfort zone, we become impatient about it. You should learn to tell yourself, “____20____.” Then you’ll slowly become more patient.
A. Find out your reasons
B. Begin with small actions
C. Embrace the uncomfortable
D. All of this leads to a sense of hurry
E. It can also assist us in practicing more patience
F. This is just uncomfortable, not unbearable
G. They are all situations where a bit more patience is needed
答案：16. G 17. E 18. B 19. C 20. F
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One time, I was called to pick someone up at 2:30 am. When I arrived, the building was dark except for one light on the ground floor.
I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a frail, elderly voice. After a long ____21____, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. By her side was a big suitcase. “Would you carry my bag out to the car ” she said. I took the suitcase and then returned to ____22____ her to the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her, “I just try to ____23____ my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.” “Oh, you’re such a good boy,” she said. When we got in the taxi, she gave me an address and then asked, “Could you drive ____24____ the downtown ” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered ____25____. “Oh, I don’t mind,” she said, “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).” I saw her eyes shining with ____26____. “I don’t have any family left,” she continued, “The doctor says I don’t have very long.”
I quietly reached over and ____27____ the meter. “What road would you like me to take ” I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once ____28____ as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were first married. Sometimes she asked me to slow down in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the ____29____, saying nothing.
As the sun was ____30____, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.” We drove in ____31____ to the address she had given me. Two nurses were waiting as we pulled up. They helped her into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you ” she asked,____32____ for her purse. “Nothing,” I said. “You have to make a living,” she answered. “There are other passengers.” I ____33____.Without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She hugged me tightly. “You gave an old woman a little moment of ____34____,” she said, “Thank you.” I squeezed her hand and then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I believe I have never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are defined by great moments. But I now realize great moments often catch us by ____35____, because they often seem quite small.
21. A. pause B. journey C. story D. distance
22. A. lead B. assist C. invite D. push
23. A. treat B. greet C. judge D. praise
24. A. past B. around C. through D. across
25. A. angrily B. patiently C. promptly D. nervously
26. A. tears B. joy C. light D. fear
27. A. put off B. shut off C. take off D. get off
28. A. worked B. lived C. visited D. studied
29. A. darkness B. building C. window D. crowd
30. A. setting B. rising C. burning D. shining
31. A. silence B. turn C. circles D. reverse
32. A. paying B. reaching C. asking D. looking
33. A. said B. responded C. argued D. explained
34. A. joy B. peace C. hope D. sad
35. A. chance B. surprise C. design D. accident
答案：21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. A 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。
One August afternoon, I sat in my kitchen staring at a glass vase ____36____ hadn’t seen daylight since my wedding.
My husband and I ____37____(sell)our house and we were busy emptying out the beloved home our family had spent 23 years filling up. We had decided on key items for the apartment we were moving to in town, donated what we could, and rented a place to store our____38____(supposed)important objects. That left a house still stuffed with things that, ____39____ not particularly valuable, didn’t belong in a landfill(垃圾填埋场). I took a picture of the vase and posted it online, for $10. A couple of messages came in, one wanting additional ____40____(photo), another ____41____(ask)for a price cut. As our move day drew near, I settled on a new price($0)and posted it. The description, “I hate this vase. Maybe you won’t.” In an instant, a woman raced into my house and left happily ____42____ the vase.
____43____(encourage), I posted more. My daily posts and the visits I received became a precious ray of light in the chaos of my house. Each exchange provided ____44____ chance to spare the landfill and to please another person I might not otherwise have encountered.
I sit in my apartment today, loving each of the belongings that share our small space. I take joy in knowing that, somewhere nearby, someone _____45_____(be)appreciating something that couldn’t come with us.
答案：36. that##which
37. had sold
38. supposedly
39. though##although
40. photos 41. asking
42. with 43. Encouraged
44. a 45. is
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学生会成员Li Hua，学校英文网站编辑。上个月，留学生朋友John答应为网站写一篇关于英国传统节日的短文。请你用英文给John写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）询问文章撰写进展；
（2）提醒交稿截止日期为本月底。
注意：（1）词数80左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答
Dear John,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Best regards,
Li Hua
答案：Dear John,
Hope this email finds you well. Last month, you kindly promised to write an article about British traditional festivals for our school English website. Since our website is eagerly waiting for your insightful piece, I’m writing to check on the progress.
The deadline for submission is the end of this month. We plan to release it early next month to offer students a glimpse into British culture. If you need any help or have any questions, feel free to let me know. Looking forward to reading your piece soon.
Best regards,
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。
I was in Seattle for a training when I saw a flyer about a cat adoption event at a nearby community center. As an animal lover, I really wanted to go, but none of my colleagues could join me. The thought of walking there alone as night fell made me hesitate.
After some internal struggle, I decided to brave the short walk. The streets were quiet and empty. When I arrived at the address, I froze. Outside stood a group of tough-looking bikers in leather jackets, gathered around their motorcycles.
Although I know appearances can be deceiving, as a woman alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood, I felt my heart race. A poster confirmed this was the right place and time. Part of me wanted to retreat to the hotel, but my concern for the animals pushed me forward. I hurried inside, hoping the bikers would be gone by the time the event ended.
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。
I stepped into the hall, surprised to find it filled with more bikers.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Just then, the event organizer stepped forward and made an announcement.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________答案： I stepped into the hall, surprised to find it filled with more bikers. They were everywhere, talking in groups, their voices echoing through the large space. My initial fear returned, but I noticed something else. In their arms or on their laps were the cats. The tough-looking bikers were gently petting the cats, their rough hands moving softly over the furry creatures. Some were even cooing at them. I was taken aback by this unexpected sight. It was as if these intimidating men had transformed into gentle caregivers. I began to relax a bit, realizing that perhaps my first impression had been wrong.
Just then, the event organizer stepped forward and made an announcement. “I’d like to thank all of these gentlemen for their support. These bikers have been our most dedicated volunteers. They’ve helped rescue countless cats from the streets, providing them with food, shelter, and love.” I listened in amazement. The bikers who had seemed so threatening were actually animal heroes. They continued to interact with the cats, making sure each one got attention. I felt ashamed of my initial judgment. As the event went on, I joined them, and we all worked together to find good homes for those adorable cats.