太原市2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷
(考试时间:下午2:30~4:30)
说明：本试卷采用闭卷笔答，答题时间120分钟，满分150分(不含听力)。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转写到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例如：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C 9.15.
答案是C。
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。答案写在答题卡上。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the train. B. At the cinema. C. In the stadium.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A novel. B. A writer. C. A movie.
3. How does the man find the exhibition
A. Amazing. B. Disappointing. C. Impressive.
4. What is the man doing
A. Visiting a patient. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Inviting a friend.
5. What is Tom going to do
A. Collect examples. B. Draw pictures. C. Take photos.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did the man start the training with
A. Stretching. B. Shooting. C. Ball-handling.
7. How was the training according to the man
A. Stressful. B. Effective. C. Impractical.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is Lily advised to go to the library
A. It has air conditioning. B. It provides many textbooks. C. It offers a quiet environment.
9. Where is the library
A. Behind the dorm. B. Near the school gate. C. Opposite the lab.
10. What time does the library close in the evening
A. At 6 p.m. B. At 8 p.m. C. At 10 p.m.
下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What behavior makes the man annoyed
A. Smoking in the lift. B. Walking the dog. C. Littering on the sidewalk.
12. Who is Lisa
A. The man’s wife. B. The speakers’ neighbor. C. The man’s daughter.
13. What will the speakers do
A. Put up posters. B. Draft a report. C. Organize a lecture.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Attending a program. B. Giving a speech. C. Making a survey.
15. What is the team developing the tool for
A. Getting an eyesight test. B. Helping the blind see again. C. Preventing blindness in babies.
16. What is installed inside the glasses
A. A chip. B. A picture. C. A camera.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. How long will the walk take
A. Two hours. B. Three hours. C. Four hours.
18. What should be looked out for while hiking
A. E-bikes. B. Cars. C. Wildlife.
19. How can hikers get back home
A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Travel experiences. B. Hiking tips. C. Activity plans.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dining in the DARK: More Than a Meal
Ever thought of dining in total darkness At Trojan Fairy tale Dark Restaurant,this unique experience comes with a warm purpose — and it’s worth every bit of your curiosity!
A Story Behind the Lights-Off
The restaurant, which lies in the heart of Beijing’s busy Xidan commercial district, was started by Yu Shuang, once a surgeon. For a long time, she struggled with the darkness, but it also made her realize how precious eyesight was. When she regained partial vision later, she decided to open this restaurant — not just for business, but to let people feel what it’s like to live without sight, and thus cherish their own.
The Special Guides in the Dark
What makes this place even more special The waitstaff are mostly blind people. You might wonder, “How do they navigate (导航) the dark ” But here’s the thing: they’re used to relying on other senses. They remember where each table is,how to place dishes without spilling, and even notice when you need a refill. Their care makes the dark feel safe.
What It’s Like to Dine Here
First,you need to put away your phone and any items that give off light. When you step into the dark dining area, you might bump into a chair or struggle to find your fork at first. But you will adapt to the darkness in no time. Soon the smell of dish drifts to your nose, and soft music makes chatting cozier. By the end of the meal, you’ll realize the darkness made you focus on taste, smell and the friends nearby.
More Than Dining — It’s Giving Back
A key part of Trojan Fairy is its public welfare model. Part of its profits goes to helping people with visual problems to get training or tools for wok. When you dine here,you’re not just having a meal; you’re supporting a group of hardworking people and joining Yu Shuang’s wish to make more people care about eye protection. So,if you’re tired of ordinary restaurants and want to try something that touches your hear, head to Trojan Fairytale. It’s dark, but it’s full of light in its own way.
21. Why did Yu Shuang open Trojan Fairytale Dark Restaurant
A. To remind diners to value vision. B. To make huge commercial profits.
C. To carry out a medical experiment. D. To offer part-time jobs for the blind.
22. How do the waitstaff serve the guests
A. By using lights to navigate. B. By relying on other senses.
C. By following fixed procedures. D. By operating remote devices.
23. What makes Trojan Fairy tale an extraordinary restaurant
A. Its dish variety. B. Its tasty food. C. Its charity purpose. D. Its cozy atmosphere.
B
Single mothers worrying about unpaid parking fines, elderly veterans (老兵) struggling to make ends meet, young students nervous over small mistakes — these fill Judge Caprio’s courtroom in Providence, Rhode Island, day after day.
This is just the ordinary routine of Judge Caprio’s work. However, what makes him stand out is that he never sees those brought to court as just case numbers, but as people with real troubles. When chairing he always spares time to listen carefully. He inquires into the stories behind each individual, their hardships and their dreams. Instead of just carrying out rules strictly, he prioritizes understanding their difficulties. That’s why his courtroom is never cold, but filled with warmth.
This approach to dealing with people is rooted in his childhood. He grew up in a humble family in Providence. His father Antonio worked as a fruit seller and milkman, while his mother stayed at home to raise the three boys. His father labored diligently every day to improve the family’s life, and his mother was always kind to neighbors. These experiences made him aware of how tough ordinary people’s lives can be and learn to put himself in others’ shoes.
But on his first day as a judge, he learned a lesson that would shape his career. A woman with parking tickets stood before him, rude and uncooperative. “You’ll just fine me anyway,” she rolled her eyes and said sharply. Caprio paused, not pressing her to explain. Instead, Caprio noticed her shaking hands and a baby food mark on her sleeve. “When was the last time you slept through the night ” he asked, softening his tone. She froze, then said, “Three months ago. My son has stomachaches. I work two jobs for his medicine. I accidentally fell asleep after parking my car by the clinic yesterday...I was just tired.” He didn’t fine her. As she left, she turned back, “No one’s ever asked that before.”
In that moment, he realized the law is a framework, but people are human — tired, messy, real. “A courtroom shouldn’t scare them,” he later said, “It should let them feel seen.” And that’s the rule he’s lived by ever since.
24. Which is Caprio’s top priority when handling cases
A. Strict rules. B. Public opinion. C. Humanistic care. D. Sufficient evidence.
25. What plays a key role in Caprio’s character building
A. Social circle. B. Parental influence. C. Career planning. D. Academic background.
26. Why on earth did the woman act rudely
A. She didn’t feel well for being ill. B. She intended to challenge the law.
C. She refused to cooperate with anyone. D. She was stressed about her life problems.
27. Which of the following matches Judge Caprio’s view on law
A. Justice is blind to all but the law. B. Law serves to protect, not just restrict.
C. A judge’s only duty is to uphold the law. D. Mercy has no place in the eyes of the law.
C
For years, cities have been troubled by a common problem: tree roots often grow into under-ground pipes, causing jams and cracks. At first, people thought it was just because roots spread out randomly (随意地). However, a recent research led by Dr. Emily Chen, a well-known plant biologist from the University of Green Sciences, has found a surprising truth.” Tree roots don’t grow into pipes by accident. Their growth is a planned response to their need to survive,” Dr. Chen said.
The research found that roots are very sensitive to signs of water and nutrients. Underground pipes, especially those carrying warm, damp waste, let out small amounts of water and nutrients into the soil around them. Roots can “sense” these signs and invade the pipes, just like how plants grow toward sunlight. Once roots reach a pipe, they take advantage of weak spots, such as small cracks in old clay pipes, to get inside. There, they keep growing and soon form thick masses that block water flow.
The research also noted that not all trees are equally harmful to underground pipes. Fast-growing species like willows, which have large, far-reaching roots, are most likely to damage pipes, while slow-growing ones such as maples — with smaller root networks — rarely pose a threat. Besides, further study found that modern plastic pipes have smooth surfaces and no easy entry points, making them much harder for roots to get into than old clay pipes that often crack over time.
These findings are already making a difference. Take Chicago for example, where the city uses underground pipe maps to plan where trees should be planted. Near pipes, slow-growing types are picked instead of faster-growing ones. These small changes have cut pipe repair costs by 30% in some areas, showing that understanding tree growth can help cities keep greenery and city facilities in harmony.
28. What was the unexpected discovery of the research from paragraph 1
A. How to stop tree roots from overspreading. B. Why tree roots often grow into pipes.
C. Where jams and cracks of pipes appear. D. What to do with underground pipe issues,
29. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The source of nutrients. B. The feature of weak pipes.
C. The location of pipe cracks. D. The process of root invasion.
30. Which of the following is an application of the research
A. Reducing pipe-repair cost. B. Adjusting pipe-laying depth.
C. Selecting pipe-friendly trees. D. Installing pipe-protection facilities.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward Dr. Emily Chen’s study
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Critical.
D
Art has long been a vital means of self-expression, but for years, people struggled to engage with art due to barriers like distance, cost, and more. Today, social media has emerged as a key tool changing how art spreads online — it acts as a bridge connecting artists and audiences worldwide.
Social media has turned the tables on how artists share their work. In the past, artists relied on local galleries, so only a small number of people got to see their pieces. Now, with just a smartphone, they can post photos or videos of paintings, sculptures, or performances on platforms like Instagram or TikTok. A single post can quickly reach millions, whether viewers live in small towns, other countries, or distant places. For instance, a young rural painter can gain followers by sharing daily drawings — no longer needing to wait for gallery owners’ approval. Some even receive requests to sell their work after gaining online attention.
Social media also creates connections that traditional art spaces often lack. Viewers aren’t just silent onlookers; they can leave comments, ask about the stories behind the art, or share the work with others. When artists talk about mixing colors or spending weeks refining a small part of a sculpture, they may get responses from people inspired to try painting themselves. This turns art into a kind of conversation. Audiences also feel closer to artists because they see not just the finished works, but the process — late nights, initial failures.
For audiences, discovering new art is now much simpler. Even those who never paid much attention to art often come across it while looking through their phones during breaks or before bed, making art part of daily life.
In this way, social media has truly broken down the old walls around art. It no longer stays hidden in distant galleries but walks into daily life — through phone screens, casual scrolls, and warm conversations. This simple yet powerful tool has turned art sharing into a global, lively connection, making it a bridge that links creators and lovers of art everywhere.
32. What was art like in the past
A. Less accessible. B. More decorative. C. Less costly. D. More expressive.
33. What does “turned the tables on” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Transformed. B. Controlled. C. Maintained. D. Disturbed.
34. What turns art into “a kind of conversation” in paragraph 3
A. Increased visits to art galleries. B. Improved taste of the audience.
C. People’s casual exposure to art. D. Viewers’ interaction with artists.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Social Media: Breaking sharing Barriers
B. Artists in Digital Age: The Making of an Artist
C. Traditional vs Modern; Great Art Works in the World
D. Galleries to Screens: Social Media Unlocks Art for All
第二节(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。答案写在答题卡上。
Why Saying Hello in the Elevator Matters
In our fast-paced lives, we often brush past small, casual interactions like a greeting in the elevator, believing that 30-second ride is a short stay between floors.____36____To uncover its hidden power, let’s break down several overlooked reasons below.
●____37____
People are always fixed on “significant” things like exams, and big goals, but life’s quiet warmth lies in those unseen gaps—brief pauses, wordless encounters, or the short shared silence in an elevator.____38____With this greeting, you’re letting them know they are not just someone you overlook in a hurry.
●It strengthens community bonds.
Elevators are like small windows into the communities we’re part of. Greetings turn strangers into familiar faces. As these greetings repeat, they build a sense of belonging. You’Il recognize the neighbor who holds the elevator, or the classmate who smiles back. ____39____
●It encounters unplanned opportunities.
What’s an unplanned opportunity It’s exactly what it sounds like. It can pop up anywhere, at any time, like in an elevator. You never know who’s standing next to you. ____40____So stay open to your surroundings! You are allowing these potential connections to take root. They are like initial “handshakes” for future opportunities.
A. It slows hurried paces.
B. It treasures invisible in-betweens.
C. A simple “hello” can break the silence.
D. Yet, if properly used, it has great strength.
E. It takes a lot of practice to be a good communicator.
F. This turns an empty space into a tiny, warm connection.
G. That stranger could be someone connecting you to new opportunities.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
The other day, while my son sat playing Lego in the kitchen,he turned to me and said, “I’d better be good this year, so Santa will ____41____ me what I want.” I looked up at him from across the table and smiled.
This is the kind of ____42____ that many parents are having while their kids write letters to the North Pole and make ____43____ on Christmas Eve. My son, Zach, is no ____44____ — he would look up at Santa in a shopping mall with eyes shining and then talk to him shyly about what toys he hoped to get. But there’s the thing: my son is now fourteen.
My son has intellectual ____45____. Not only does he still believe but it never ____46____ his mind that Santa might not be the one wrapping those presents and ____47____ them under the tree. In fact, with an IQ of 70, I don’t think he has the ability to ____48____ the matter.
Like many mothers do in our ____49____ age, I shared posts on social media to ask for ____50____ and seek help. I hoped that could ____51____ my worries when I was lying awake staring at the ceiling long into the night.
On my personal account page, I received nearly two hundred ____52____. “My daughter is also a child with special needs and still believes,” wrote one mother. Other mothers ____53____ that their teenaged kids, many of them older than my son, still believed. Their replies gave me great ____54____. One of the messages ____55____: “We all need some magic. Why take that away from him ” Yes, I’ve found the answer. And I am choosing to keep the magic alive — let him have Santa.
41. A. buy B. lend C. find D. bring
42. A. game B. problem C. argument D. conversation
43. A. wishes B. plans C. rules D. efforts
44. A. stranger B. exception C. genius D. joke
45. A. disability B. flexibility C. recognition D. quality
46. A. broadens B. crosses C. reads D. clears
47. A. passing B. picking C. burying D. placing
48. A. adapt to B. look into C. figure out D. deal with
49. A. information B. ancient C. golden D. busy
50. A. money B. time C. advice D. power
51. A. relieve B. increase C. cause D. express
52. A. gifts B. questions C. responses D. advertisements
53. A. explained B. claimed C. assumed D. concluded
54. A. pressure B. excuse C. inspiration D. comfort
55. A. faded out B. stood out C. gave up D. went up
二节(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20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。
China has opened the world’s first 4S Robot Mall in Beijing, like a car dealership, offering sales, service, spare parts and surveys. It ____56____ (use) as a tech testing platform and model base for the robot applications.
The four-storey building sells more than 100 types of robots from around 200 brands. Units on sale vary from small robots____57____ large, including multi-million-yuan humanoid robots. Some practical robots for tasks can be found here, like cooking, coffee-making, and more. It’s amazing how you can adapt ____58____ learn in a fast-paced life. The mall also has some showpiece robots, ____59____ (feature) a life-size Albert Einstein humanoid robot. Other interesting pieces include robotic dogs, chess-playing robots, dancing machines, and historical ____60____ (figure) like Newton and Li Bai.
The mall, ____61____ (locate) in Beijing’s high-tech E-Town district, has an entertainment area ____62____visitors can watch robot sports like soccer. Consumers also test and interact with many of the products on display, making the mall ____63____ (close) to a tech playground than a traditional showroom.
The establishment of the mall marks a ____64____ (remark) step in building a lively robotics industry ecosystem. It will allow people _____65_____ (enjoy) smarter and more convenient daily services.
四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校英文报记者李华，上周五你校组织了一次研学活动 (field trip)，主题是“认识身边的植物”,请你写一篇稿件报道这次活动，内容包括：
(1) 过程介绍；
(2) 活动意义。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节(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。
As a key player on my school’s basketball team, I lived and breathed the game. My best friend David, also my teammate, shared this passion, and we had one hero in common: Stephen Curry. We’d stay late after practice, copying his quick crossovers and long-range shots, chatting about how cool it would be to play like him someday.
Then a big loss hit me hard. It was in the game, which was tied with only 10 seconds left. I got the ball — our team’s last chance to win. But I missed the shot. We lost, and I could see disappointment on my teammates’ faces.
After that, I became a different person. I kept blaming myself, and my confidence totally disappeared. David noticed my struggle right away. He practiced with me alone and wanted to encourage me, “One bad play doesn’t make you a loser.”
I stared at my shoes,” I almost messed it all up. What if I do it again in the championship final ”
David stepped closer, his tone soft but sharp, “Cheer up, Jimmy. Don’t let one failure hold you back. Think about our hero Curry...” He paused, eyes suddenly lighting up like he’d just had a breakthrough, without noticing my whisper “My hero Curry would think I’m a loser too.”
During the training for the championship, I didn’t want to join at all. But when David told me there was a surprise waiting for me in the gym, I hesitated for a moment and finally decided to go check it out.
On stepping into the gym I noticed the big screen — there was a video from Curry himself — smiling, holding a basketball, saying, “Hey, Jimmy! Mistakes aren’t losses; they’re just lessons waiting to be used. Get back out there, trust your training, and remember: even the best shooters miss. What matters is you take the next shot.”
Moved but confused, how could Curry appear on the screen Suddenly, I realized it was an AI Curry.
注意：
1.续写词数应为120左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Anyway, I was inspired greatly.
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I stood confidently on the championship final court, ready to give my all.
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答案版
太原市2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷
(考试时间:下午2:30~4:30)
说明：本试卷采用闭卷笔答，答题时间120分钟，满分150分(不含听力)。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转写到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例如：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C 9.15.
答案是C。
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。答案写在答题卡上。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the train. B. At the cinema. C. In the stadium.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Excuse me, sorry to bother you, but my ticket says row seven, seat ten.
M: Oh, sorry. I messed up. When I entered, the movie had started. I couldn’t see the seat number in the dark.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A novel. B. A writer. C. A movie.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Have you read the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
M: Absolutely. It was written by Mark Twain. The story is so popular that it was adapted into a movie for children.
3. How does the man find the exhibition
A. Amazing. B. Disappointing. C. Impressive.
【答案】B
原文】W: What an exhibition! The storm-themed works are amazing. It impressed me a lot.
M: Really, but for me, it’s not worth the overpriced ticket.
4. What is the man doing
A. Visiting a patient. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Inviting a friend.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Excuse me, sir, visiting hours are over now. Your friend must have some rest.
M: Oh, I’m sorry, doctor. I would have left earlier.
5. What is Tom going to do
A. Collect examples. B. Draw pictures. C. Take photos.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Tom, you’ve collected typical examples for the biology homework about how seeds travel. How about adding some pictures
M: Great idea. I’ll take the camera to the park and capture some tomorrow.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did the man start the training with
A. Stretching. B. Shooting. C. Ball-handling.
7. How was the training according to the man
A. Stressful. B. Effective. C. Impractical.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【原文】W: Mike, you look tired. What’s up
M: Oh, nothing. I just finished the basketball training.
W: No wonder you’re sweating a lot. How was your day at the basketball club
M: Awesome. We started with a stretching. After a warm-up, the coach introduced a new shooting method, and we worked on it for an hour.
W: Nice. Anything else special
M: Yeah. We worked on individual skills in small groups. I practiced ball handling drills for half an hour.
W: You practiced so much, is it stress for you
M: Not at all. In fact, such training has a good effect.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is Lily advised to go to the library
A. It has air conditioning. B. It provides many textbooks. C. It offers a quiet environment.
9. Where is the library
A. Behind the dorm. B. Near the school gate. C. Opposite the lab.
10. What time does the library close in the evening
A. At 6 p.m. B. At 8 p.m. C. At 10 p.m.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C
【原文】W: Good morning, Mr. Smith.
M: Morning, Lily. How is it going at the new school
W: Everything’s going well, except that my dorm room is sometimes so noisy that I can’t concentrate on my textbooks.
M: Why not go to the library
W: That’s great. Is it far from here I’ve never been there before.
M: Not very far. Walk along the road and you can see a red building near the school gate.
W: Oh, that one I thought it was the lab. Anyway. Do you know the hours
M: Of course, it opens from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..
W: Great. I’ve decided to stay there for six hours today. Thank you very much Mr Smith.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What behavior makes the man annoyed
A. Smoking in the lift. B. Walking the dog. C. Littering on the sidewalk.
12. Who is Lisa
A. The man’s wife. B. The speakers’ neighbor. C. The man’s daughter.
13. What will the speakers do
A. Put up posters. B. Draft a report. C. Organize a lecture.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C
【原文】M: Honey, did you notice any bad behavior in our community
M: Yeah, I always smell smoke in the lift.
W: That’s not all. Yesterday, when I was walking our dog, I saw some people littering on the sidewalk.
M: That’s too bad. How about putting up some posters to remind everyone
W: I don’t think it will work. You know, Lisa, the woman who lives upstairs used to draft one, but it was ignored.
M: What should we do
W: I’m thinking about planning a lecture event to call on everyone in the community to work together for a pleasant living environment.
M: Good idea.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Attending a program. B. Giving a speech. C. Making a survey.
15. What is the team developing the tool for
A. Getting an eyesight test. B. Helping the blind see again. C. Preventing blindness in babies.
16. What is installed inside the glasses
A. A chip. B. A picture. C. A camera.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C
【原文】W: Doctor Richard, welcome to our program today.
M: Thank you. It’s my pleasure to be here.
W: So what exactly is your scientific team doing
M: We are developing a tool to help blind people to see again, I mean, the people who lost their sight because of an accident.
W: So can you tell us about the tool you’re working on now
M: Well, it uses a computer chip and special glasses. We start by putting the chip in the blind person’s eyes. Of course, the chip is very small, and the glasses have a very small video camera inside. The camera takes a picture, which is turned into electric signals. These signals go to the computer chip in the person’s eyes, and then they are sent to the brain. The brain makes sense of the messages as images, letting blind people sense the surroundings.
W: That’s wonderful. The invention makes a big difference for the blind people.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. How long will the walk take
A. Two hours. B. Three hours. C. Four hours.
18. What should be looked out for while hiking
A. E-bikes. B. Cars. C. Wildlife.
19. How can hikers get back home
A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Travel experiences. B. Hiking tips. C. Activity plans.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C
【原文】Hello everyone. Welcome to our hike for health outdoor activity. I will give you a detailed introduction to the whole arrangement. Well, there are two possible choices. One takes three hours and the other four. We’ll be taking the longer route. So we’ll meet at the destination by around 6:00. During the walk, the biggest safety problem may come from e-bikes, which always go very fast. Keep a safe distance from them, but don’t worry about cars, because our route in this area is off-limits to cars. Also, it is a good opportunity for those who are interested in wildlife. There’s plenty to see.
Finally, you’ll get back to where we started. As for the return trip, there’s no subway station nearby, and it is not possible to take a taxi, but there’s a bus service. You may have to wait a while. Maybe it’s the only option. Any questions If not, let’s go.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dining in the DARK: More Than a Meal
Ever thought of dining in total darkness At Trojan Fairy tale Dark Restaurant,this unique experience comes with a warm purpose — and it’s worth every bit of your curiosity!
A Story Behind the Lights-Off
The restaurant, which lies in the heart of Beijing’s busy Xidan commercial district, was started by Yu Shuang, once a surgeon. For a long time, she struggled with the darkness, but it also made her realize how precious eyesight was. When she regained partial vision later, she decided to open this restaurant — not just for business, but to let people feel what it’s like to live without sight, and thus cherish their own.
The Special Guides in the Dark
What makes this place even more special The waitstaff are mostly blind people. You might wonder, “How do they navigate (导航) the dark ” But here’s the thing: they’re used to relying on other senses. They remember where each table is,how to place dishes without spilling, and even notice when you need a refill. Their care makes the dark feel safe.
What It’s Like to Dine Here
First,you need to put away your phone and any items that give off light. When you step into the dark dining area, you might bump into a chair or struggle to find your fork at first. But you will adapt to the darkness in no time. Soon the smell of dish drifts to your nose, and soft music makes chatting cozier. By the end of the meal, you’ll realize the darkness made you focus on taste, smell and the friends nearby.
More Than Dining — It’s Giving Back
A key part of Trojan Fairy is its public welfare model. Part of its profits goes to helping people with visual problems to get training or tools for wok. When you dine here,you’re not just having a meal; you’re supporting a group of hardworking people and joining Yu Shuang’s wish to make more people care about eye protection. So,if you’re tired of ordinary restaurants and want to try something that touches your hear, head to Trojan Fairytale. It’s dark, but it’s full of light in its own way.
21. Why did Yu Shuang open Trojan Fairytale Dark Restaurant
A. To remind diners to value vision. B. To make huge commercial profits.
C. To carry out a medical experiment. D. To offer part-time jobs for the blind.
22. How do the waitstaff serve the guests
A. By using lights to navigate. B. By relying on other senses.
C. By following fixed procedures. D. By operating remote devices.
23. What makes Trojan Fairy tale an extraordinary restaurant
A. Its dish variety. B. Its tasty food. C. Its charity purpose. D. Its cozy atmosphere.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C
B
Single mothers worrying about unpaid parking fines, elderly veterans (老兵) struggling to make ends meet, young students nervous over small mistakes — these fill Judge Caprio’s courtroom in Providence, Rhode Island, day after day.
This is just the ordinary routine of Judge Caprio’s work. However, what makes him stand out is that he never sees those brought to court as just case numbers, but as people with real troubles. When chairing he always spares time to listen carefully. He inquires into the stories behind each individual, their hardships and their dreams. Instead of just carrying out rules strictly, he prioritizes understanding their difficulties. That’s why his courtroom is never cold, but filled with warmth.
This approach to dealing with people is rooted in his childhood. He grew up in a humble family in Providence. His father Antonio worked as a fruit seller and milkman, while his mother stayed at home to raise the three boys. His father labored diligently every day to improve the family’s life, and his mother was always kind to neighbors. These experiences made him aware of how tough ordinary people’s lives can be and learn to put himself in others’ shoes.
But on his first day as a judge, he learned a lesson that would shape his career. A woman with parking tickets stood before him, rude and uncooperative. “You’ll just fine me anyway,” she rolled her eyes and said sharply. Caprio paused, not pressing her to explain. Instead, Caprio noticed her shaking hands and a baby food mark on her sleeve. “When was the last time you slept through the night ” he asked, softening his tone. She froze, then said, “Three months ago. My son has stomachaches. I work two jobs for his medicine. I accidentally fell asleep after parking my car by the clinic yesterday...I was just tired.” He didn’t fine her. As she left, she turned back, “No one’s ever asked that before.”
In that moment, he realized the law is a framework, but people are human — tired, messy, real. “A courtroom shouldn’t scare them,” he later said, “It should let them feel seen.” And that’s the rule he’s lived by ever since.
24. Which is Caprio’s top priority when handling cases
A. Strict rules. B. Public opinion. C. Humanistic care. D. Sufficient evidence.
25. What plays a key role in Caprio’s character building
A. Social circle. B. Parental influence. C. Career planning. D. Academic background.
26. Why on earth did the woman act rudely
A. She didn’t feel well for being ill. B. She intended to challenge the law.
C. She refused to cooperate with anyone. D. She was stressed about her life problems.
27. Which of the following matches Judge Caprio’s view on law
A. Justice is blind to all but the law. B. Law serves to protect, not just restrict.
C. A judge’s only duty is to uphold the law. D. Mercy has no place in the eyes of the law.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B
C
For years, cities have been troubled by a common problem: tree roots often grow into under-ground pipes, causing jams and cracks. At first, people thought it was just because roots spread out randomly (随意地). However, a recent research led by Dr. Emily Chen, a well-known plant biologist from the University of Green Sciences, has found a surprising truth.” Tree roots don’t grow into pipes by accident. Their growth is a planned response to their need to survive,” Dr. Chen said.
The research found that roots are very sensitive to signs of water and nutrients. Underground pipes, especially those carrying warm, damp waste, let out small amounts of water and nutrients into the soil around them. Roots can “sense” these signs and invade the pipes, just like how plants grow toward sunlight. Once roots reach a pipe, they take advantage of weak spots, such as small cracks in old clay pipes, to get inside. There, they keep growing and soon form thick masses that block water flow.
The research also noted that not all trees are equally harmful to underground pipes. Fast-growing species like willows, which have large, far-reaching roots, are most likely to damage pipes, while slow-growing ones such as maples — with smaller root networks — rarely pose a threat. Besides, further study found that modern plastic pipes have smooth surfaces and no easy entry points, making them much harder for roots to get into than old clay pipes that often crack over time.
These findings are already making a difference. Take Chicago for example, where the city uses underground pipe maps to plan where trees should be planted. Near pipes, slow-growing types are picked instead of faster-growing ones. These small changes have cut pipe repair costs by 30% in some areas, showing that understanding tree growth can help cities keep greenery and city facilities in harmony.
28. What was the unexpected discovery of the research from paragraph 1
A. How to stop tree roots from overspreading. B. Why tree roots often grow into pipes.
C. Where jams and cracks of pipes appear. D. What to do with underground pipe issues,
29. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The source of nutrients. B. The feature of weak pipes.
C. The location of pipe cracks. D. The process of root invasion.
30. Which of the following is an application of the research
A. Reducing pipe-repair cost. B. Adjusting pipe-laying depth.
C. Selecting pipe-friendly trees. D. Installing pipe-protection facilities.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward Dr. Emily Chen’s study
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Critical.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A
D
Art has long been a vital means of self-expression, but for years, people struggled to engage with art due to barriers like distance, cost, and more. Today, social media has emerged as a key tool changing how art spreads online — it acts as a bridge connecting artists and audiences worldwide.
Social media has turned the tables on how artists share their work. In the past, artists relied on local galleries, so only a small number of people got to see their pieces. Now, with just a smartphone, they can post photos or videos of paintings, sculptures, or performances on platforms like Instagram or TikTok. A single post can quickly reach millions, whether viewers live in small towns, other countries, or distant places. For instance, a young rural painter can gain followers by sharing daily drawings — no longer needing to wait for gallery owners’ approval. Some even receive requests to sell their work after gaining online attention.
Social media also creates connections that traditional art spaces often lack. Viewers aren’t just silent onlookers; they can leave comments, ask about the stories behind the art, or share the work with others. When artists talk about mixing colors or spending weeks refining a small part of a sculpture, they may get responses from people inspired to try painting themselves. This turns art into a kind of conversation. Audiences also feel closer to artists because they see not just the finished works, but the process — late nights, initial failures.
For audiences, discovering new art is now much simpler. Even those who never paid much attention to art often come across it while looking through their phones during breaks or before bed, making art part of daily life.
In this way, social media has truly broken down the old walls around art. It no longer stays hidden in distant galleries but walks into daily life — through phone screens, casual scrolls, and warm conversations. This simple yet powerful tool has turned art sharing into a global, lively connection, making it a bridge that links creators and lovers of art everywhere.
32. What was art like in the past
A. Less accessible. B. More decorative. C. Less costly. D. More expressive.
33. What does “turned the tables on” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Transformed. B. Controlled. C. Maintained. D. Disturbed.
34. What turns art into “a kind of conversation” in paragraph 3
A. Increased visits to art galleries. B. Improved taste of the audience.
C. People’s casual exposure to art. D. Viewers’ interaction with artists.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Social Media: Breaking sharing Barriers
B. Artists in Digital Age: The Making of an Artist
C. Traditional vs Modern; Great Art Works in the World
D. Galleries to Screens: Social Media Unlocks Art for All
【答案】32. A 33. A 34. D 35. D
第二节(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。答案写在答题卡上。
Why Saying Hello in the Elevator Matters
In our fast-paced lives, we often brush past small, casual interactions like a greeting in the elevator, believing that 30-second ride is a short stay between floors.____36____To uncover its hidden power, let’s break down several overlooked reasons below.
●____37____
People are always fixed on “significant” things like exams, and big goals, but life’s quiet warmth lies in those unseen gaps—brief pauses, wordless encounters, or the short shared silence in an elevator.____38____With this greeting, you’re letting them know they are not just someone you overlook in a hurry.
●It strengthens community bonds.
Elevators are like small windows into the communities we’re part of. Greetings turn strangers into familiar faces. As these greetings repeat, they build a sense of belonging. You’Il recognize the neighbor who holds the elevator, or the classmate who smiles back. ____39____
●It encounters unplanned opportunities.
What’s an unplanned opportunity It’s exactly what it sounds like. It can pop up anywhere, at any time, like in an elevator. You never know who’s standing next to you. ____40____So stay open to your surroundings! You are allowing these potential connections to take root. They are like initial “handshakes” for future opportunities.
A. It slows hurried paces.
B. It treasures invisible in-betweens.
C. A simple “hello” can break the silence.
D. Yet, if properly used, it has great strength.
E. It takes a lot of practice to be a good communicator.
F. This turns an empty space into a tiny, warm connection.
G. That stranger could be someone connecting you to new opportunities.
【答案】36. D 37. B 38. C 39. F 40. G
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
The other day, while my son sat playing Lego in the kitchen,he turned to me and said, “I’d better be good this year, so Santa will ____41____ me what I want.” I looked up at him from across the table and smiled.
This is the kind of ____42____ that many parents are having while their kids write letters to the North Pole and make ____43____ on Christmas Eve. My son, Zach, is no ____44____ — he would look up at Santa in a shopping mall with eyes shining and then talk to him shyly about what toys he hoped to get. But there’s the thing: my son is now fourteen.
My son has intellectual ____45____. Not only does he still believe but it never ____46____ his mind that Santa might not be the one wrapping those presents and ____47____ them under the tree. In fact, with an IQ of 70, I don’t think he has the ability to ____48____ the matter.
Like many mothers do in our ____49____ age, I shared posts on social media to ask for ____50____ and seek help. I hoped that could ____51____ my worries when I was lying awake staring at the ceiling long into the night.
On my personal account page, I received nearly two hundred ____52____. “My daughter is also a child with special needs and still believes,” wrote one mother. Other mothers ____53____ that their teenaged kids, many of them older than my son, still believed. Their replies gave me great ____54____. One of the messages ____55____: “We all need some magic. Why take that away from him ” Yes, I’ve found the answer. And I am choosing to keep the magic alive — let him have Santa.
41. A. buy B. lend C. find D. bring
42. A. game B. problem C. argument D. conversation
43. A. wishes B. plans C. rules D. efforts
44. A. stranger B. exception C. genius D. joke
45. A. disability B. flexibility C. recognition D. quality
46. A. broadens B. crosses C. reads D. clears
47. A. passing B. picking C. burying D. placing
48. A. adapt to B. look into C. figure out D. deal with
49. A. information B. ancient C. golden D. busy
50. A. money B. time C. advice D. power
51. A. relieve B. increase C. cause D. express
52. A. gifts B. questions C. responses D. advertisements
53. A. explained B. claimed C. assumed D. concluded
54. A. pressure B. excuse C. inspiration D. comfort
55. A. faded out B. stood out C. gave up D. went up
【答案】41. D 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. C 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. B
第二节(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20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。
China has opened the world’s first 4S Robot Mall in Beijing, like a car dealership, offering sales, service, spare parts and surveys. It ____56____ (use) as a tech testing platform and model base for the robot applications.
The four-storey building sells more than 100 types of robots from around 200 brands. Units on sale vary from small robots____57____ large, including multi-million-yuan humanoid robots. Some practical robots for tasks can be found here, like cooking, coffee-making, and more. It’s amazing how you can adapt ____58____ learn in a fast-paced life. The mall also has some showpiece robots, ____59____ (feature) a life-size Albert Einstein humanoid robot. Other interesting pieces include robotic dogs, chess-playing robots, dancing machines, and historical ____60____ (figure) like Newton and Li Bai.
The mall, ____61____ (locate) in Beijing’s high-tech E-Town district, has an entertainment area ____62____visitors can watch robot sports like soccer. Consumers also test and interact with many of the products on display, making the mall ____63____ (close) to a tech playground than a traditional showroom.
The establishment of the mall marks a ____64____ (remark) step in building a lively robotics industry ecosystem. It will allow people _____65_____ (enjoy) smarter and more convenient daily services.
【答案】56. is used
57. to 58. and
59. featuring
60. figures
61. located
62. where 63. closer
64. remarkable
65. to enjoy
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校英文报记者李华，上周五你校组织了一次研学活动 (field trip)，主题是“认识身边的植物”,请你写一篇稿件报道这次活动，内容包括：
(1) 过程介绍；
(2) 活动意义。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】例文
Last Friday, our school launched a “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us” field trip, turning “boring” plants into interesting friends.
The activity began with a lecture by a biology teacher, teaching us characteristics and uses of various plant species. We then went on a nature walk to observe and collect samples of different plants. More interestingly, we even identified several medicinal plants with a mobile app.
This field trip was really eye-opening. We gained a greater appreciation for the role that plants played in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem. Overall, it was a rewarding and enriching experience.
第二节(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。
As a key player on my school’s basketball team, I lived and breathed the game. My best friend David, also my teammate, shared this passion, and we had one hero in common: Stephen Curry. We’d stay late after practice, copying his quick crossovers and long-range shots, chatting about how cool it would be to play like him someday.
Then a big loss hit me hard. It was in the game, which was tied with only 10 seconds left. I got the ball — our team’s last chance to win. But I missed the shot. We lost, and I could see disappointment on my teammates’ faces.
After that, I became a different person. I kept blaming myself, and my confidence totally disappeared. David noticed my struggle right away. He practiced with me alone and wanted to encourage me, “One bad play doesn’t make you a loser.”
I stared at my shoes,” I almost messed it all up. What if I do it again in the championship final ”
David stepped closer, his tone soft but sharp, “Cheer up, Jimmy. Don’t let one failure hold you back. Think about our hero Curry...” He paused, eyes suddenly lighting up like he’d just had a breakthrough, without noticing my whisper “My hero Curry would think I’m a loser too.”
During the training for the championship, I didn’t want to join at all. But when David told me there was a surprise waiting for me in the gym, I hesitated for a moment and finally decided to go check it out.
On stepping into the gym I noticed the big screen — there was a video from Curry himself — smiling, holding a basketball, saying, “Hey, Jimmy! Mistakes aren’t losses; they’re just lessons waiting to be used. Get back out there, trust your training, and remember: even the best shooters miss. What matters is you take the next shot.”
Moved but confused, how could Curry appear on the screen Suddenly, I realized it was an AI Curry.
注意：
1.续写词数应为120左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Anyway, I was inspired greatly.
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I stood confidently on the championship final court, ready to give my all.
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【答案】例文
Anyway, I was inspired greatly. I grabbed my basketball and rushed to the court — no more hiding! David laughed as I joined the training, “That’s the guy I know!” Practising day in and day out helped me sharpen my skills. Every time I failed to get a point, Curry’s “next shot” pushed me. For the first time, I didn’t fear mistakes. By the time championship week started, I was ready to perform beyond everyone’s expectations with my accurate shooting and continuous efforts — self-doubt had faded into muscle memory.
I stood confidently on the championship final court, ready to give my all. The cheers of the crowd filling the air, I only focused on the ball. With only ten seconds left, a similar scene unfolded once again. At the moment, the powerful words of David and AI Curry echoed again in my ears. The shot didn’t just score points, for it brought back the player I’d almost lost. Not until I heard claps and cheers around me did I realize that I made it. It was my friend’s firm support and my idol’s inspiring spirit that brought the confidence back into me.
