黑龙江省哈尔滨市第九中学校2026届高三上学期期中测试英语试卷（（含答案版）

哈尔滨市第九中学2025—2026学年度高三上学期
期中考试英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第一部分 (听力测试共两节每小题1分满分20分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 are the speakers doing
A. Selecting a cupboard. B. Sorting out the clothes. C. Tidying up the storeroom.
2. What do we know about the man
A. He is highly focused. B. He is not good at multitasking. C. He is easily bothered by the TV.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The development of printing newspapers.
B. Latest features of mobile phones.
C. Changes in news consumption.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In a taxi. B. In a gift shop. C. In a restaurant.
5. Why does the man complain
A. He didn’t get a reply to his message.
B. He got the inaccurate information.
C. He met an unprofessional worker.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 can we learn about the man and Sam
A. They get along well.
B. They will do a project together.
C. They have trouble working together.
7. What does the man think of Sam
A. He is mean. B. He is direct. C. He is friendly.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Jack make the call
A. To reschedule an appointment.
B. To confirm an appointment.
C. To cancel an appointment.
9. What will the woman do next
A. Treat Jack herself. B. Take a lunch break. C. Tell Dr. Lee an emergency.
听第8段材料，目答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between Janice and Mr. Franks
A. Boss and secretary.
B. Deliveryman and customer.
C. Sales representative and customer.
11. What problem did Mr. Franks bring up
A. A late delivery. B. A mistaken order. C. An overdue payment.
12. Who did Janice contact today
A. An IT technician. B. Mr. Franks. C. Her workmate.
听第9段材料，目答第13至16题。
13. What does Max think is the best solution to his homesickness
A. Keeping himself busy.
B. Going back home during breaks.
C. Being with his family’s company.
14. What is Max’s opinion on filming underwater
A. Easy. B. Stressful. C. Dangerous.
15. What should an underwater film-maker be good at
A. Making predictions. B. Dealing with emergencies. C. Handling the pressure.
16. What does Max advise a would-be film-maker to do
A. Focus on one thing at a time.
B. Buy a professional camera.
C. Practice filming locally.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does Don want to attend the sale
A. To attract attention to his daughter`s illness.
B. To try to help children in need.
C. To call for nature conservation.
18. How old is James Chang now
A. 56. B. 65. C. 69.
19. Whose pictures might appeal to abstract art enthusiasts
A. Don Studley’s. B. Natalie Stevens’s. C. James Chang’s.
20. What are most of Natalie Stevens’s works about
A. Birds. B. People. C. Countries.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Volunteer at American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is one of the world’s outstanding scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and spread information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
AMNH is located within Lenaphoking, the ancestral land of the Lenape. We acknowledge and honor the present-day Lenape for their ongoing restorative relationship with their homeland. AMNH’s collections of research specimens (标本) number more than 30 million, and its collections of fossils and insects are among the largest in the world. Besides, it conducts a wide range of educational activities for the public and publishes the monthly magazine Natural History.
Becoming a Volunteer
★ The minimum age is 16, and there is no upper limit.
★ You must provide a regular commitment of time, ranging from one-half day to several days per week, for at least one year.
★ All applicants must complete our online application. Once you have completed the application, you may also contact us directly regarding specific openings.
Butterfly Conservatory Explainers
The Butterfly Conservatory is looking for explainers to assist in the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium which is located in the New Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Interested applicants should be outgoing, scientifically minded, and kid-friendly. The position involves answering visitors’ questions about basic butterfly biology, ensuring visitors follow the exhibit rules and helping guests enjoy their visit.
Volunteers are required for the following shifts:
10:00-11:30 am ；13:00-00 pm；1-00:20:30 pm；2:30-4:00 pm ；4:00-5:30 pm
1. What do we know about AMNH
A. It has a history of over 200 years.
B. It is positioned near the land of the Lenape.
C. It houses a vast collection of fossils and insects.
D. It publishes the quarterly magazine Natural History.
2. What is a requirement for applicants
A. They should be 16 years old or above.
B. They need to have relevant experience.
C. They must work at least two hours per day.
D. They have to submit applications in person.
3. How many shifts are available for Butterfly Conservatory explainers each day
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
B
I loved to argue. My fixation on being right had been a mainstay in my life and had often stirred up trouble in my family; there were moments when my marriage became strained and my kids grew distant. The longest fight I had was with my parents, and it dragged on for nearly a year.
My habit seemed immortal. Until an afternoon with my granddaughter opened my eyes to the impact my behaviour was having on the people around me. We were playing a board game when she made a move that broke the rules. I corrected her, but she ended up making the same mistake again. I read the rules out loud and asked if she got it this time. She smiled at me and shook her head. “Grandpa, why are you so stubborn ” she asked. “It’s just a game. We’ re here to have fun, aren’t we ” Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right, we were there to enjoy ourselves — how to move the pieces was merely a backdrop. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared.
A few days later, my son came over for dinner. During the meal, he shared a viewpoint that struck me as baseless. Typically, I would have launched myself headfirst into a heated debate with him. But this time, as I parted my lips to respond, I found myself popping a forkful of pie into my mouth instead, enjoying it quietly. My tolerance surprised me, but what really took my breath away as I listened to him was a newfound desire to understand him. This experience brought me a joy that far surpassed (超出) the fleeting satisfaction of winning an argument.
In hindsight (事后想), my drive to win hadn’t really been about seeking the truth, but about showing I was better than everyone else. By letting go, I gained way more than I ever did by pushing back. Now I recognise that arguing at the dinner table is much like deciding to drink an extra cup of coffee. It is a matter of self-discipline. I had always understood this concept in theory, but it took a seven-year-old’s intervention for me to apply it.
4. What did the author’s passion for argument contribute to
A. Damaged relationship. B. Moral development.
C. Troublesome children. D. Bittersweet marriage.
5. What did the author learn from his granddaughter’s words
A. Good habits were hard to develop. B. Rules didn’t work in a board game.
C. Adults were more serious than kids. D. Connection was more vital than right.
6. What surprised the author most during the dinner
A. The awareness of tolerance. B. The flavour of the tasty food.
C. The brief joy from winning. D. The urge to understand others.
7. Why does the author mention an extra cup of tea
A. To spread a complex concept. B. To highlight the need for truth.
C. To identify the root of his habit. D. To compare two daily activities.
C
When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor.
A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed.
But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun.
Why might animals exhibit humor In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging.
While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.”
8. What did Laumer’s study find about young apes
A. They enjoy teasing others. B. They often fight in groups.
C. They seek adult protection. D. They learn from human kids.
9. What does the underlined word “trumpet” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Wag. B. Smile. C. Nod. D. Shout.
10. Why might animals show humor
A. To improve social status. B. To strengthen social bonds.
C. To win in complex conflicts. D. To get much more pleasure.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Animal Social Behaviors B. Do Animals Copy Our Laughs
C. Animals Play Tricks Too D. Why Animals Understand Humor
D
After Taylor Swift, the “Mona Lisa” is probably the most recognizable female face in the world. Every day around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci’s painting in the Louvre. Yet it became famous not due to a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called “an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)”.
Classics of art, literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water”, she argues. Classics come and go.
Take other celebrated works of art. Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo’s “David” had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weather in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. He attracted more pigeons than visitors; visitors preferred the artists’ sculpture of Moses in Rome. Before the famous “Venus de Milo” was discovered in 1820, viewers were crazy about “Venus de Medici”, a delicate sculpture most people alive today have never heard of.
Much as in art, the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either. Today, Johann Sebastian Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach’s compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919.
“The status of classics” depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence.
12. What made the painting “Mona Lisa” well-known
A. Its innovative artistic techniques. B. The incident of it being stolen.
C. The public’s curiosity concerning its creator. D. The long-term research on it by scholars.
13. What does Rochelle think of classics
A. Enduring. B. Fading. C. Changeable. D. Admirable.
14. How does the author develop paragraph 4
A. By studying the causes for people’s shifting opinions.
B. By tracing the historical development of public taste standards.
C. By citing examples of some forgotten classics regaining fame.
D. By comparing the artistic values of different classic works.
15. What might ultimately discourage the development of classics
A. The ignorance of culture. B. The course of time.
C The evolution of tastes. D. The lack of criticism.
第二节 (共5小题；每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，选项中的两项为多余选项。
How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance (监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. ____16____ There are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.
____17____ “It’s not clever to declare on Facebook that you’re travelling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny McLoughlin. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep. ____18____
Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles — or mishandles — your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. ____19____ But some of the worst data leaks happen when you’re staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in. You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/ her to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why ____20____ Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control.
A. Walls have ears.
B. It’s never been better.
C. Perhaps they shouldn’t be.
D. Never broadcast your journey on social media.
E. However, travelers are not powerless against these threats.
F. Report anything doubtful to the host immediately—and if you don’t like what you hear, leave.
G. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a post office box instead of a home address.
第三部分：英语知识运用
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四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Frank Dewhurst, 84, was walking in his neighborhood when he saw a sign in his neighbor’s yard. “I am type O and I need a kidney (肾) transplant. Please ____21____ me.” The words made him stop. ____22____, he was also type O.
Dewhurst’s neighbor Linda Nall, 72, was struggling with a serious kidney disease. Dewhurst knew it was ____23____ to live with one kidney. He had read an article about a(n) ____24____ kidney donor. Three friends had gone golfing together and one of them had kidney failure. The other two got ____25____, and one was a(n) ____26____ and donated his kidney. The friends in the ____27____ were in their 60s. If they could do it, why couldn’t he
When Dewhurst knocked on Nall’s door, she thought he just wanted to ____28____. But when her neighbor explained why he had ____29____, she was completely shocked. And a few days later, before the ____30____, Dewhurst was evaluated by doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital, who were amazed to find Dewhurst was a(n) ____31____ candidate.
Now both Dewhurst and Nall are doing well, and the transplant may extend Nall’s ____32____ time by up to 12 years. “I just hope it motivates others who are ____33____, no matter what age, to ____34____.” said Dewhurst, now the country’s oldest living kidney donor. Nall also expressed her gratitude and promised to make the most of Frank’s ____35____ gift by living her life to the fullest.
21. A. protect B. select C. motivate D. save
22. A. In general B. By chance C. For sure D. On average
23. A. possible B. uncertain C. significant D. impressive
24. A. wealthy B. disabled C. ignored D. elderly
25. A. compared B. punished C. tested D. financed
26. A. explorer B. regulator C. match D. target
27. A. conflict B. article C. research D. interview
28. A. check B. struggle C. quarrel D. chat
29. A. given up B. dropped in C. set out D. wandered around
30. A. operation B. ceremony C. experiment D. vacation
31. A. active B. experienced C. ideal D. humorous
32. A. recovery B. growth C. leisure D. survival
33. A. professional B. healthy C. honest D. intelligent
34 A. donate B. advocate C. create D. progress
35 A. persuasive B. potential C. generous D. innovative
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, experts and representatives from more than 20 countries gathered in Xi’an, ____36____ (result) in the establishment of “The Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia.” By promising to contribute to global cultural heritage conservation management, the Alliance ____37____ (regard) as a platform for encouraging cross-regional international cooperation, dialogue ____38____ intergovernmental aid.
The idea of developing “Asian approaches” to the conservation and preservation of the cultural past ____39____ (be) around for decades. It remains unclear ____40____ this actually means, and whether such an idea has any real value. It does, however, signpost the need for developing approaches that move beyond those developed under different historical and cultural ____41____ (ing shortly after China’s announcement of a new Global Civilization Initiative, ____42____ meeting in Xi’an represented one of the first visible signs of this ____43____ (ambition) declaration of internationalism.
The choice of Xi’an ____44____ the location for founding the Alliance clearly signals the importance of the Silk Road narrative (叙述) in all this. The Silk Road acts as a ____45____ (symbolic) powerful architecture for connecting both pasts and futures, and cities, countries, and institutions into networks of cooperation.
第三节：单词拼写 (共20小题，每小题0.5分，共10分)
汉译英
46. 申请，应用n.
47. 目击，见证n.
48. 陪伴v.
49. 取消v.
50. 气氛，大气层n.
51. 广播n/v.
52. 便宜货，讲价n.
53. 预算n.
54. 观众n.
55. 理论n.
第四部分 写作 (满分50分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Jim正在策划一次以“快乐运动”为主题的社团活动，他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动形式及内容；
2. 你的理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few years ago, my mom went to the doctor to ask him about her neck. He looked at her and then told her she needed to see a blood specialist. It turned out there was something wrong with her lymph glands (淋巴结), and she would have to have a tissue sample taken. Soon they had scheduled her for surgery on the seventh of September.
As soon as I found out, I was very angry. September 7 is my birthday. I screamed and shouted at her and everyone else, too. I even shouted at the dog. I ran into my room, crying. I sat on my bed thinking, Why do things always have to happen to me What did I do to deserve this I didn’t even think about how my mom, the one who was actually going to have surgery. was feeling.
For the next couple of weeks, I was unhappy. Deep down I knew I shouldn’t act that way, but I did anyway. Anyone could see I was making my mom feel sad. I knew it wasn’t her fault, but I had to have someone to blame.
Finally, my birthday came. My parents left early in the morning for the hospital, and my aunt came to look after my brother and me. All day we played games, opened presents and had a picnic in the yard. Everyone pretended to have fun, but the tension in the air was as thick as peanut butter, and you could tell no one was really having a good time.
My parents came home late that night. My mom walked in with a bandage (绷带) on her neck. She sat down and rested her head on my dad’s shoulder. It hurt so badly; she couldn’t even talk. My dad had to tell us what had happened They had left the hospital all right, but Mom insisted on buying me a birthday gift. Then, the car broke down. My mom had to sit in a cold car while my dad tried to get help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Later that night, Mom pulled out a bag and handed it to me.
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At that moment, I realized how selfish and hurtful my actions had been
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答案版
哈尔滨市第九中学2025—2026学年度高三上学期
期中考试英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第一部分 (听力测试共两节每小题1分满分20分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 are the speakers doing
A. Selecting a cupboard. B. Sorting out the clothes. C. Tidying up the storeroom.
2. What do we know about the man
A. He is highly focused. B. He is not good at multitasking. C. He is easily bothered by the TV.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The development of printing newspapers.
B. Latest features of mobile phones.
C. Changes in news consumption.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In a taxi. B. In a gift shop. C. In a restaurant.
5. Why does the man complain
A. He didn’t get a reply to his message.
B. He got the inaccurate information.
C. He met an unprofessional worker.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 can we learn about the man and Sam
A. They get along well.
B. They will do a project together.
C. They have trouble working together.
7. What does the man think of Sam
A. He is mean. B. He is direct. C. He is friendly.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Jack make the call
A. To reschedule an appointment.
B. To confirm an appointment.
C. To cancel an appointment.
9. What will the woman do next
A. Treat Jack herself. B. Take a lunch break. C. Tell Dr. Lee an emergency.
听第8段材料，目答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between Janice and Mr. Franks
A. Boss and secretary.
B. Deliveryman and customer.
C. Sales representative and customer.
11. What problem did Mr. Franks bring up
A. A late delivery. B. A mistaken order. C. An overdue payment.
12. Who did Janice contact today
A. An IT technician. B. Mr. Franks. C. Her workmate.
听第9段材料，目答第13至16题。
13. What does Max think is the best solution to his homesickness
A. Keeping himself busy.
B. Going back home during breaks.
C. Being with his family’s company.
14. What is Max’s opinion on filming underwater
A. Easy. B. Stressful. C. Dangerous.
15. What should an underwater film-maker be good at
A. Making predictions. B. Dealing with emergencies. C. Handling the pressure.
16. What does Max advise a would-be film-maker to do
A. Focus on one thing at a time.
B. Buy a professional camera.
C. Practice filming locally.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does Don want to attend the sale
A. To attract attention to his daughter`s illness.
B. To try to help children in need.
C. To call for nature conservation.
18. How old is James Chang now
A. 56. B. 65. C. 69.
19. Whose pictures might appeal to abstract art enthusiasts
A. Don Studley’s. B. Natalie Stevens’s. C. James Chang’s.
20. What are most of Natalie Stevens’s works about
A. Birds. B. People. C. Countries.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Volunteer at American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is one of the world’s outstanding scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and spread information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
AMNH is located within Lenaphoking, the ancestral land of the Lenape. We acknowledge and honor the present-day Lenape for their ongoing restorative relationship with their homeland. AMNH’s collections of research specimens (标本) number more than 30 million, and its collections of fossils and insects are among the largest in the world. Besides, it conducts a wide range of educational activities for the public and publishes the monthly magazine Natural History.
Becoming a Volunteer
★ The minimum age is 16, and there is no upper limit.
★ You must provide a regular commitment of time, ranging from one-half day to several days per week, for at least one year.
★ All applicants must complete our online application. Once you have completed the application, you may also contact us directly regarding specific openings.
Butterfly Conservatory Explainers
The Butterfly Conservatory is looking for explainers to assist in the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium which is located in the New Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Interested applicants should be outgoing, scientifically minded, and kid-friendly. The position involves answering visitors’ questions about basic butterfly biology, ensuring visitors follow the exhibit rules and helping guests enjoy their visit.
Volunteers are required for the following shifts:
10:00-11:30 am ；13:00-00 pm；1-00:20:30 pm；2:30-4:00 pm ；4:00-5:30 pm
1. What do we know about AMNH
A. It has a history of over 200 years.
B. It is positioned near the land of the Lenape.
C. It houses a vast collection of fossils and insects.
D. It publishes the quarterly magazine Natural History.
2. What is a requirement for applicants
A. They should be 16 years old or above.
B. They need to have relevant experience.
C. They must work at least two hours per day.
D. They have to submit applications in person.
3. How many shifts are available for Butterfly Conservatory explainers each day
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
B
I loved to argue. My fixation on being right had been a mainstay in my life and had often stirred up trouble in my family; there were moments when my marriage became strained and my kids grew distant. The longest fight I had was with my parents, and it dragged on for nearly a year.
My habit seemed immortal. Until an afternoon with my granddaughter opened my eyes to the impact my behaviour was having on the people around me. We were playing a board game when she made a move that broke the rules. I corrected her, but she ended up making the same mistake again. I read the rules out loud and asked if she got it this time. She smiled at me and shook her head. “Grandpa, why are you so stubborn ” she asked. “It’s just a game. We’ re here to have fun, aren’t we ” Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right, we were there to enjoy ourselves — how to move the pieces was merely a backdrop. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared.
A few days later, my son came over for dinner. During the meal, he shared a viewpoint that struck me as baseless. Typically, I would have launched myself headfirst into a heated debate with him. But this time, as I parted my lips to respond, I found myself popping a forkful of pie into my mouth instead, enjoying it quietly. My tolerance surprised me, but what really took my breath away as I listened to him was a newfound desire to understand him. This experience brought me a joy that far surpassed (超出) the fleeting satisfaction of winning an argument.
In hindsight (事后想), my drive to win hadn’t really been about seeking the truth, but about showing I was better than everyone else. By letting go, I gained way more than I ever did by pushing back. Now I recognise that arguing at the dinner table is much like deciding to drink an extra cup of coffee. It is a matter of self-discipline. I had always understood this concept in theory, but it took a seven-year-old’s intervention for me to apply it.
4. What did the author’s passion for argument contribute to
A. Damaged relationship. B. Moral development.
C. Troublesome children. D. Bittersweet marriage.
5. What did the author learn from his granddaughter’s words
A. Good habits were hard to develop. B. Rules didn’t work in a board game.
C. Adults were more serious than kids. D. Connection was more vital than right.
6. What surprised the author most during the dinner
A. The awareness of tolerance. B. The flavour of the tasty food.
C. The brief joy from winning. D. The urge to understand others.
7. Why does the author mention an extra cup of tea
A. To spread a complex concept. B. To highlight the need for truth.
C. To identify the root of his habit. D. To compare two daily activities.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. C
C
When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor.
A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed.
But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun.
Why might animals exhibit humor In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging.
While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.”
8. What did Laumer’s study find about young apes
A. They enjoy teasing others. B. They often fight in groups.
C. They seek adult protection. D. They learn from human kids.
9. What does the underlined word “trumpet” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Wag. B. Smile. C. Nod. D. Shout.
10. Why might animals show humor
A. To improve social status. B. To strengthen social bonds.
C. To win in complex conflicts. D. To get much more pleasure.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Animal Social Behaviors B. Do Animals Copy Our Laughs
C. Animals Play Tricks Too D. Why Animals Understand Humor
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
After Taylor Swift, the “Mona Lisa” is probably the most recognizable female face in the world. Every day around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci’s painting in the Louvre. Yet it became famous not due to a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called “an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)”.
Classics of art, literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water”, she argues. Classics come and go.
Take other celebrated works of art. Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo’s “David” had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weather in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. He attracted more pigeons than visitors; visitors preferred the artists’ sculpture of Moses in Rome. Before the famous “Venus de Milo” was discovered in 1820, viewers were crazy about “Venus de Medici”, a delicate sculpture most people alive today have never heard of.
Much as in art, the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either. Today, Johann Sebastian Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach’s compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919.
“The status of classics” depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence.
12. What made the painting “Mona Lisa” well-known
A. Its innovative artistic techniques. B. The incident of it being stolen.
C. The public’s curiosity concerning its creator. D. The long-term research on it by scholars.
13. What does Rochelle think of classics
A. Enduring. B. Fading. C. Changeable. D. Admirable.
14. How does the author develop paragraph 4
A. By studying the causes for people’s shifting opinions.
B. By tracing the historical development of public taste standards.
C. By citing examples of some forgotten classics regaining fame.
D. By comparing the artistic values of different classic works.
15. What might ultimately discourage the development of classics
A. The ignorance of culture. B. The course of time.
C The evolution of tastes. D. The lack of criticism.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. D
第二节 (共5小题；每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，选项中的两项为多余选项。
How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance (监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. ____16____ There are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.
____17____ “It’s not clever to declare on Facebook that you’re travelling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny McLoughlin. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep. ____18____
Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles — or mishandles — your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. ____19____ But some of the worst data leaks happen when you’re staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in. You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/ her to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why ____20____ Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control.
A. Walls have ears.
B. It’s never been better.
C. Perhaps they shouldn’t be.
D. Never broadcast your journey on social media.
E. However, travelers are not powerless against these threats.
F. Report anything doubtful to the host immediately—and if you don’t like what you hear, leave.
G. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a post office box instead of a home address.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. F 19. G 20. A
第三部分：英语知识运用
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四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Frank Dewhurst, 84, was walking in his neighborhood when he saw a sign in his neighbor’s yard. “I am type O and I need a kidney (肾) transplant. Please ____21____ me.” The words made him stop. ____22____, he was also type O.
Dewhurst’s neighbor Linda Nall, 72, was struggling with a serious kidney disease. Dewhurst knew it was ____23____ to live with one kidney. He had read an article about a(n) ____24____ kidney donor. Three friends had gone golfing together and one of them had kidney failure. The other two got ____25____, and one was a(n) ____26____ and donated his kidney. The friends in the ____27____ were in their 60s. If they could do it, why couldn’t he
When Dewhurst knocked on Nall’s door, she thought he just wanted to ____28____. But when her neighbor explained why he had ____29____, she was completely shocked. And a few days later, before the ____30____, Dewhurst was evaluated by doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital, who were amazed to find Dewhurst was a(n) ____31____ candidate.
Now both Dewhurst and Nall are doing well, and the transplant may extend Nall’s ____32____ time by up to 12 years. “I just hope it motivates others who are ____33____, no matter what age, to ____34____.” said Dewhurst, now the country’s oldest living kidney donor. Nall also expressed her gratitude and promised to make the most of Frank’s ____35____ gift by living her life to the fullest.
21. A. protect B. select C. motivate D. save
22. A. In general B. By chance C. For sure D. On average
23. A. possible B. uncertain C. significant D. impressive
24. A. wealthy B. disabled C. ignored D. elderly
25. A. compared B. punished C. tested D. financed
26. A. explorer B. regulator C. match D. target
27. A. conflict B. article C. research D. interview
28. A. check B. struggle C. quarrel D. chat
29. A. given up B. dropped in C. set out D. wandered around
30. A. operation B. ceremony C. experiment D. vacation
31. A. active B. experienced C. ideal D. humorous
32. A. recovery B. growth C. leisure D. survival
33. A. professional B. healthy C. honest D. intelligent
34 A. donate B. advocate C. create D. progress
35 A. persuasive B. potential C. generous D. innovative
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
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, experts and representatives from more than 20 countries gathered in Xi’an, ____36____ (result) in the establishment of “The Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia.” By promising to contribute to global cultural heritage conservation management, the Alliance ____37____ (regard) as a platform for encouraging cross-regional international cooperation, dialogue ____38____ intergovernmental aid.
The idea of developing “Asian approaches” to the conservation and preservation of the cultural past ____39____ (be) around for decades. It remains unclear ____40____ this actually means, and whether such an idea has any real value. It does, however, signpost the need for developing approaches that move beyond those developed under different historical and cultural ____41____ (ing shortly after China’s announcement of a new Global Civilization Initiative, ____42____ meeting in Xi’an represented one of the first visible signs of this ____43____ (ambition) declaration of internationalism.
The choice of Xi’an ____44____ the location for founding the Alliance clearly signals the importance of the Silk Road narrative (叙述) in all this. The Silk Road acts as a ____45____ (symbolic) powerful architecture for connecting both pasts and futures, and cities, countries, and institutions into networks of cooperation.
【答案】36. resulting
37. is regarded
38. and 39. has been
40. what 41. circumstances
42. the 43. ambitious
44. as 45. symbolically
第三节：单词拼写 (共20小题，每小题0.5分，共10分)
汉译英
46. 申请，应用n.
47. 目击，见证n.
48. 陪伴v.
49. 取消v.
50. 气氛，大气层n.
51. 广播n/v.
52. 便宜货，讲价n.
53. 预算n.
54. 观众n.
55. 理论n.
【答案】56. 威胁；恐吓
57. 无意的；非故意的
58. 精确的；准确的
59. 福利；福祉 60. 视觉的；视力的
61. 评估；评定 62. 明显的；显而易见的
63. 模棱两可的；含糊不清的
64. 计算；核算 65. 脾气；性情
第四部分 写作 (满分50分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Jim正在策划一次以“快乐运动”为主题的社团活动，他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动形式及内容；
2. 你的理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I heard you’re planning a club activity with the theme of “Happy Sports” and need my help, so I’m writing to offer my suggestions.
I think you can organize a lively sports day with a mix of activities, such as a fun run and team sports like basketball. These will not only create a lively atmosphere but also promote teamwork. Moreover, consider hosting interactive fitness workshops where participants can gain insights into effective exercise techniques. Inviting a local trainer for a group workout session could add an extra layer of motivation and fun.
Hope these ideas are helpful. Let me know if you need more details.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few years ago, my mom went to the doctor to ask him about her neck. He looked at her and then told her she needed to see a blood specialist. It turned out there was something wrong with her lymph glands (淋巴结), and she would have to have a tissue sample taken. Soon they had scheduled her for surgery on the seventh of September.
As soon as I found out, I was very angry. September 7 is my birthday. I screamed and shouted at her and everyone else, too. I even shouted at the dog. I ran into my room, crying. I sat on my bed thinking, Why do things always have to happen to me What did I do to deserve this I didn’t even think about how my mom, the one who was actually going to have surgery. was feeling.
For the next couple of weeks, I was unhappy. Deep down I knew I shouldn’t act that way, but I did anyway. Anyone could see I was making my mom feel sad. I knew it wasn’t her fault, but I had to have someone to blame.
Finally, my birthday came. My parents left early in the morning for the hospital, and my aunt came to look after my brother and me. All day we played games, opened presents and had a picnic in the yard. Everyone pretended to have fun, but the tension in the air was as thick as peanut butter, and you could tell no one was really having a good time.
My parents came home late that night. My mom walked in with a bandage (绷带) on her neck. She sat down and rested her head on my dad’s shoulder. It hurt so badly; she couldn’t even talk. My dad had to tell us what had happened They had left the hospital all right, but Mom insisted on buying me a birthday gift. Then, the car broke down. My mom had to sit in a cold car while my dad tried to get help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Later that night, Mom pulled out a bag and handed it to me.
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At that moment, I realized how selfish and hurtful my actions had been
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【答案】 Later that night, Mom pulled out a bag and handed it to me. Inside the bag was a beautifully wrapped gift. Tears welled up in my eyes as I held the thoughtful present in my hands. The anger and upset I felt earlier had completely given way to a sense of guilt and understanding. I hugged my mom tightly, careful not to disturb the bandage on her neck and offered a heartfelt apology for my earlier emotional outburst. With a weak but loving smile, she whispered that my happiness meant the world to her.
At that moment, I realized how selfish and hurtful my actions had been. This awareness was especially striking considering my mom’s challenging surgery and the accompanying pain. The weight of my past words and actions hung heavily on my mind, leaving me feeling regretful and sickened. It served as a wake-up call, urging me to be more considerate, especially toward those I held dear. I promised to be there for her during her recovery, and I learned that sometimes, life’s challenges can teach us the importance of showing love and understanding to our family and friends.