洛阳市2025——2026学年第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where will Kate travel
A. In France. B. In Spain. C. In Italy.
2. What will the woman do today
A. Attend Professor Wang’s class.
B. Lend her notes to her classmates.
C. See a doctor and get some medicine.
3. How much should the family pay for the park tickets in total
A. 40 pounds. B. 60 pounds. C. 80 pounds.
4. Why is Peter sad
A. He doesn’t want the old iPad.
B. He doesn’t want to take the exam.
C. He doesn’t want to quit the iPad.
5. What is Allen’s favorite type of fiction
A. Historical fiction. B. Horror fiction. C. Science fiction.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What room did Jaden Brown originally reserve on the record
A. A double room. B. A single room. C. A family room.
7. What does the woman ask Jaden Brown to do at last
A. Check the reservation record again.
B. Fill in a form to confirm information.
C. Change his travel plan and reservation.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is the woman worried
A. The flowers haven’t arrived.
B. The worker had an accident.
C. The traffic was too heavy.
9. When will the opening ceremony begin
A. At 12:30 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.
10. What do the speakers decide to do first
A. Call the store again and again.
B. Check other things in the hall.
C. Wait downstairs for the truck.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does Linda like
A. Selling things. B. Teaching students. C. Climbing mountains.
12. What part-time job did Mark ever do
A. A mountain guide. B. An adviser. C. A shopping guide.
13. What age is Linda
A. 17. B. 18. C. Over 18.
14. What does Linda need to do if she creates a new listing
A. Pass an exam. B. Pay some money. C. Add more information.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
15. What does the woman like about The Dance by Henri Matisse
A. Its story. B. Its colors. C. Its characters.
16. What does The Flower Carrier mainly show
A. A man and a woman selling flowers.
B. A man presenting flowers to a woman.
C. A beautiful scene of colorful flowers.
17. What kind of painting is Guernica by Pablo Picasso
A. A historical painting. B. A horror painting. C. An anti-war painting.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is Metropolitan University like
A. It is located in Australia.
B. It was founded in the year 2019.
C. It has a large number of students.
19. How did Nancy solve the problem of cultural misunderstandings with her classmates
A. By talking with her teachers.
B. By traveling to different places.
C. By changing her living habits.
20. What did Nancy gain from her experience of studying abroad
A A new world view and cross-cultural awareness.
B. Valuable friendship with a lot of local students.
C. A chance to know many teachers and top experts.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis got the nature of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of wealthy West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny description of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
21. What is The Full Monty mainly about
A. Hardships of comedic stars.
B. Life of the British working class.
C. Daily life of people in West London.
D. Unique experiences of some Scots.
22. What kind of movie does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A comedy movie. B. A science fiction movie.
C. A horror movie. D. An action movie.
23. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill. B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting. D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
B
Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, Calif., walked to the end of it and started looking at birds. Since then, my birder craziness about bird-watching has progressed at an alarming speed. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone.
While birding, I seem unaffected by heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses concentrate wholly on the present, and the usual hubbub (躁动) in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time — a lifer — I course with adrenaline (肾上腺素) while being entirely calm. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more distinct, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides (潮汐).
So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had thought of the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-off vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific birds, all within an hour of my house.
It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as total engagement in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare bird. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is more laughable. It’s not the one with the bird.
24. What is the author
A. A professional bird photographer. B. A nature lover for bird-watching.
C. A scientist studying birds in the wetland. D. A travel blogger focusing on bird-watching
25. What happens to the author during bird-watching
A. He is easily affected and gets excited. B. He becomes quite peaceful and focused.
C. He desires to watch birds in distant areas. D. He pays little attention to season changes.
26. What does the underlined word “marveled” probably mean in paragraph 3
A. Satisfied. B. Uninterested. C. Concerned. D. Amazed.
27. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce the best bird-watching spots near Oakland.
B. To explain how to identify different bird species effectively.
C. To share the experiences and changes brought by bird-watching.
D. To argue that bird-watching is better than social media activities.
C
During my 18 years of teaching in urban areas, I taught math to primary and middle school students. I’ve spent lots of time asking myself: How can we make math education more equitable (公平合理的) for all students
Too often, what get emphasized in math education are students’ weaknesses and gaps, how they don’t meet standards, and how they’re behind. This leads to a culture of low expectations and results in students having low expectations for themselves. However, as research has shown, learning math is not so much about the brains students were born with. It’s about the messages they receive, the opportunities they have and the way they approach learning. So schools should do something to change these things.
The first way is to offer teachers professional development that provides strategies for identifying students’ strengths. If teachers can know a student’s strength and then connect it to the math being taught in the classroom, there will be major shifts in that student’s attitude.
Teachers can also build equity by offering feedback that helps students understand that they can learn from their mistakes, adjust their thinking and deepen their understanding of math. Phil Daro, who helped create the Common Core State Standards Initiative, says, “Correct answers are a must… but they’re part of the process; they’re not the product. The product is the math the kids walk away with in their heads. Educators tend to focus on the answer, and I’m not saying we shouldn’t focus on getting the right answers. But there is more to math than that. Powerful learning can happen when students get things wrong.”
Besides, teachers can build equity by showing students how people have always used math. For example, a 40,000-year-old artifact (手工艺品) from sub-Saharan Africa called the Lebombo bone has distinct mathematical markings on it — showing that cultures all over the world have used math for tens of thousands of years. Highlighting how different people and different cultures use math helps students know that math is from everywhere, in everything and for everyone.
28. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in paragraph 2
A. Students’ low grades in maths.
B. The outdated learning materials.
C. Teachers’ educational backgrounds.
D. The unreasonable evaluation criteria.
29. What can be inferred from Phil Daro’s words in paragraph 4
A. Students ought to avoid making mistakes in math.
B. It’s necessary for students to do more math exercises.
C. Learning math means more than getting right answers.
D. It’s hard for students to get answers to math problems.
30. Why does the author mention the Lebombo bone
A. To inform us about cultural diversity.
B. To show the long history of using math.
C. To remind us to explore the origin of math.
D. To stress the intelligence of ancient people.
31. Who is the text probably written for
A. Educators. B. Middle school students.
C. The general public. D. Parents.
D
“At what English level can my child start reading English magazines ” This is a common question from parents. Typically, once a child reaches KET Grade A (Excellent) or above, it’s a good time to introduce magazine reading — this is a key step to boost their English skills. However, English magazines fall into two categories: domestically (国内地) published versions and international original versions, each with distinct features. Choosing the right one ensures efficient learning.
International original magazines shine in language quality: their expressions are authentic (真实的) and vivid, with flexible vocabulary use, making them perfect for experiencing real-world English. Yet they have disadvantages: cultural differences may lead to misinterpretation, and since content is ungraded, unexpected difficult words often pop up, making comprehension more difficult.
Domestically published magazines, by contrast, are more learner-friendly: they have clear difficulty levels, with Chinese explanations for tough words to lower reading difficulty. Critically, Chinese middle and high school reading comprehension questions are often adapted from international magazine texts — and domestic versions act as “tailored (定做的) practice materials” for these exams. Their downside is that the language can feel overly “textbook-like,” lacking the liveliness of original versions.
Choose based on your goals: if you want to practice authentic English and build vivid vocabulary (and can handle minor comprehension challenges), international originals are ideal. If you aim to improve exam scores or enhance reading skills steadily, domestically published magazines are more suitable.
What’s your child’s current English level You could match it to the right magazine type using their recent English test results — would you like to help decide on a suitable option
32. When can children begin reading English magazines
A. Having mastered the vocabulary in KET textbooks.
B. Achieving a high-level performance in the KET exam.
C. Being able to understand the international original content.
D. Having prior experience with domestic English magazines.
33. Which is a disadvantage of international original English magazines
A. Cultural gaps may cause misunderstandings.
B. They provide unneeded Chinese explanations.
C. Their vocabulary is too simple for advanced learners.
D. Their content is closely linked to textbook knowledge.
34. What is the main purpose of paragraph 4
A. To advise parents on selecting English magazines for their children.
B. To compare the difficulty levels of two types of English magazines.
C. To prove KET Grade A is the best starting point for magazine reading.
D. To analyze the advantages of international original English magazines.
35. Which would be a suitable title for the passage
A. KET Grade A: The Key to English Magazine Reading
B. The Advantages and Disadvantages of English Magazines
C. How to Improve English Skills Through Magazine Reading
D. International vs Domestic English Magazines: Which Is Right
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
For centuries, we kept track of our time by using paper calendars (日历), which were pretty but limited. With technological advances, digital calendars have appeared. ____36____ But features were quickly added to make them incredibly powerful. Here are some ways a digital calendar will handle your busy schedule better than pen and paper.
Repeating events are always there. Many of the events on our calendar aren’t something we do once. ____37____ Attend a book club at 11 each Saturday Go to the softball center at 6:30 on Thursdays When you create such events, every occurrence automatically shows up on your calendar.
____38____ With a paper calendar, you can only schedule meetings and write down a save-the-date a few months in advance. But that’s it. A digital calendar lets you go as far as you need to. And you can schedule something for 2031 as though it were next week.
You’ll get there on time! When you record the location of an appointment in your digital calendar, you can get directions to the event. Even better, your phone or computer can take current traffic conditions into account. ____39____
Co-ordinating (协调) schedules is easy to achieve. When you have to co-ordinate with others, a shared digital calendar helps. It can keep the problem from becoming increasingly harder. ____40____ Remind participants of the rescheduled, relocated, or removed meetings, and keep everyone on the same page.
A. You can see far into the future.
B. They’re something we do over and over.
C. Can you make a digital calendar look more beautiful
D. However, you may forget that someone is waiting for you.
E. At first, they were little more than a direct translation of paper ones.
F. Thus, your digital calendar will inform you of a suitable time to leave.
G. Let your calendar search for the next time when everyone is available.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My great-grandma is a typical and traditional urban housewife. However, she is special in a way.
She ____41____ being assisted by others until she reached 100 years old. She is ____42____ about life. Even over 100 years old, she ____43____ getting dressed up every day, and in fact, whenever there is a fashion show competition, she will actively ____44____ it. She likes keeping her hair in the same bouffant (蓬松的) style and in bright orange, which I used to secretly ____45____. Suddenly, it became a ____46____ of who she is and it attracted me. In addition, she ____47____ a bodybuilding group in the community, in which she was the most ____48____ member and leader I have ever known; she was never ____49____ however cold or hot it was before she reached the age of 100.
The most _____50_____ thing about her is that she never thought about becoming old. “I’m not old,” she said at 75. “I’m not old,” she still says at 85 and 95. She likes watching funny _____51_____ on TV and she reads newspapers every day to make sure that she is _____52_____ about what is happening in the world.
Now at 102, she still hums (哼唱) old _____53_____ while tidying her room, and often _____54_____ funny news from TV shows or newspapers with neighbors. Her bright orange bouffant and energetic smile never fade, reminding everyone that age is just a number — _____55_____ and positivity keep life forever lively.
41. A. accepted B. avoided C. refused D. allowed
42. A. enthusiastic B. concerned C. particular D. curious
43. A. gives up B. insists on C. puts off D. dreams of
44. A. upload B. create C. demonstrate D. enter
45. A. go through B. laugh at C. admire D. copy
46. A. problem B. mistake C. mystery D. symbol
47. A. established B. coached C. judged D. recommended
48. A. popular B. beautiful C. determined D. warm-hearted
49. A. regretful B. absent C. confused D. anxious
50. A. ordinary B. unbearable C. astonishing D. puzzling
51. A. comedies B. tales C. documentaries D. news
52. A. excited B. crazy C. worried D. informed
53. A. stories B. poems C. tunes D. creations
54. A. exposes B. shares C. receives D. publishes
55. A. passion B. health C. sport D. knowledge
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。
It’s not just Labubu dolls. Chinese brands are developing rapidly. They are winning customers at home and abroad. Chinese consumers ____56____ (be) also now far less interested in foreign goods ____57____ (simple) because they are foreign. Laopu’s rapid rise is ____58____ (prove) of this trend at present. The Chinese firm ____59____ sells gold jewellery with a distinct Chinese talent, has managed to keep its sales per store above 300 million yuan, at least 50% higher than most of its foreign competitors. Its share price is up by more than 2,000%, since ____60____ was listed in Hong Kong about a year ago. Laopu is one of only a small number of homegrown luxury brands (奢品) ____61____ (recognize) globally in China. The industry ____62____ (corner) by foreign firms for a long time-though most of them are now doing poorly in the country. Western luxury brands once filled a gap just because there were no real local ____63____ (alternative), says Amber Zhang of BigOne Lab, a research firm. However, that doesn’t mean the design or cultural message of those Western brands is ____64____ (attract) to Chinese consumers naturally. Rather than trying to appear Western, both Laopu and Chagee have linked their products _____65_____ their Chineseness. It has worked.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，十月份你参加了学校的短视频制作比赛。请你给你的网友Colin写一封邮件介绍这次经历。内容包括：
（1）你作品；
（2）你的感想。
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。
Dear Colin,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At twelve, I carried a heavy sense of responsibility. Though I had been a precocious (早熟的) student — winning honors not through hard work but intuition (直觉) — I graduated from public school a year early. My parents were proud and dreamed I’d go on to high school, even become a doctor. But I was too aware: education was a luxury reserved for the well-to-do. With four people in the family and my mother unable to work, my father’s banana-selling barely kept us fed. Ten years of schooling — four in high school and six in college — would cost thousands of dollars we simply didn’t have.
So I refused to register. Over half my classmates were heading straight to work, and I decided to do the same. My parents wept and begged, but I was stubborn and bitter. Even my English teacher, Miss Barry, tried to persuade me. She looked at me with sad blue eyes and said, “It would be a pity for you to go into a factory — I’ve never seen better English compositions than yours.” She urged me to study at night, promising to give me a high school reading list. I lied and said I would, though I knew I wouldn’t — I was determined to harden my heart against the education I couldn’t have.
Deep down, I loved books and desired learning. Years of praise had fed my self-respect, and I looked forward to going to high school and college. But since I couldn’t, I chose to despise (蔑视) it all. Miss Barry, however, didn’t give up. She gave me a parting gift: a copy of Emerson’s Essays, with our names and the date.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, as I was about to enter the factory, Miss Barry’s sad blue eyes and the copy of Emerson’s Essays popped into my mind.
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Years later, I became a famous writer and I often recall Miss Barry’s voice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________洛阳市2025——2026学年第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where will Kate travel
A. In France. B. In Spain. C. In Italy.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Kate, have you decided which city to travel to, Barcelona or Florence
W: Actually we aren’t going to Spain or Italy. We’ll visit the capital city of France instead.
2. What will the woman do today
A. Attend Professor Wang’s class.
B. Lend her notes to her classmates.
C. See a doctor and get some medicine.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Hello, Professor Wang. I’ve got a terrible headache and I can’t go to your class today.
M: Sorry to hear that. You’d better see a doctor at once and get some medicine.
W: All right. I’ll borrow notes from my classmates after class.
M: OK.
3. How much should the family pay for the park tickets in total
A. 40 pounds. B. 60 pounds. C. 80 pounds.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Ada, please help me work out how much we should pay for our tickets to the park.
W: OK, Dad. A ticket for adults is 20 pounds. And kids like me should pay half that much.
M: Yes, sweetie. Then we should have two tickets for adults and two for kids.
4. Why is Peter sad
A. He doesn’t want the old iPad.
B. He doesn’t want to take the exam.
C. He doesn’t want to quit the iPad.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Peter, you look a bit sad. What’s wrong
M: Tracy, my mom wanted me to play with my iPad after exams but I don’t think it makes sense.
W: Well, I do think you should stop doing that if you want to do well in the exam.
5. What is Allen’s favorite type of fiction
A. Historical fiction. B. Horror fiction. C. Science fiction.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Allen, do you love reading fiction
M: Yes. I love reading different types of fiction, such as historical fiction, horror fiction, and science fiction.
W: So what’s your favorite type of fiction
M: Science fiction. I’ve read dozens of such books.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What room did Jaden Brown originally reserve on the record
A. A double room. B. A single room. C. A family room.
7. What does the woman ask Jaden Brown to do at last
A. Check the reservation record again.
B. Fill in a form to confirm information.
C. Change his travel plan and reservation.
【答案】6. B 7. B
【原文】M: Excuse me, I’m Jaden Brown. I have reserved a double room with an ocean view here. I’d like to check in, please.
W: OK, Mr Brown. I’ve got the record right here. But are you sure you reserved a double room
M: Of course. Is there something wrong
W: I’m sorry. The record says you’ve reserved a single room with an ocean view for three nights.
M: Oh, there must be a mistake. Then are there any double rooms left
W: Yes. I’ll change that for you. Now please fill in this form to confirm your information.
M: No problem.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is the woman worried
A. The flowers haven’t arrived.
B. The worker had an accident.
C. The traffic was too heavy.
9. When will the opening ceremony begin
A. At 12:30 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.
10. What do the speakers decide to do first
A. Call the store again and again.
B. Check other things in the hall.
C. Wait downstairs for the truck.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B
【原文】W: Jason, have you called the store Why haven’t the flowers we ordered arrived yet
M: Yes. The girl answering the phone said the worker had an accident and broke his arm on the way here.
W: Oh, I hope the man is all right. But will it hold up our opening ceremony
M: Don’t worry. She said she’d sent another man and the flowers would be here before 1 pm.
W: OK. I think we’d better first check other things in the meeting hall.
M: You are right. In this way can we have enough time for arranging flowers later
W: Yes. It’s already 12:30 pm now. The ceremony will begin in just one hour.
M: Look, there’s a truck stopping downstairs. I think the flowers have arrived.
W: Great. Let’s be quick to put all these flowers in the meeting hall.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does Linda like
A. Selling things. B. Teaching students. C. Climbing mountains.
12. What part-time job did Mark ever do
A. A mountain guide. B. An adviser. C. A shopping guide.
13. What age is Linda
A. 17. B. 18. C. Over 18.
14. What does Linda need to do if she creates a new listing
A. Pass an exam. B. Pay some money. C. Add more information.
【答案】11. C 12. C 13. A 14. B
【原文】W: Mark, I want to find a part-time job on holiday. Can you give me some advice
M: Of course, Linda. I once worked as a waiter in a KFC restaurant and a shopping guide in a Walmart store. Which one do you prefer
W: Neither. I like climbing mountains. I want to be a mountain guide.
M: You know, sometimes it is kind of dangerous for teenagers like you. You are too young.
W: That’s too bad. Then what can I do
M: I think the online tutor suits you well. It allows you to put what you have learned into practice.
W: Then can you share with me any platforms where I can find related job-seeking information
M: Yes. You can try Kaplan and Tutapoint. For the former, you just need to pass some exams. For the latter, it requires at least two years of experience in tutoring.
W: I don’t feel like taking exams. And I have never tutored before. Anything else
M: HappyTutors. On this platform, you need to add your tutor services. Then, clients check your listing and hire you if they like your personal information.
W: This one sounds easier.
M: But you need to pay a fee when you create a new listing. And you must be 18 or older.
W: Well, I’m just 17 this year. In this way, I have to give the first platform a try.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
15. What does the woman like about The Dance by Henri Matisse
A. Its story. B. Its colors. C. Its characters.
16. What does The Flower Carrier mainly show
A. A man and a woman selling flowers.
B. A man presenting flowers to a woman.
C. A beautiful scene of colorful flowers.
17. What kind of painting is Guernica by Pablo Picasso
A. A historical painting. B. A horror painting. C. An anti-war painting.
【答案】15. B 16. A 17. C
【原文】W: Mike, I heard you often go to see art exhibitions. Can you tell me some wonderful artworks
M: Of course. Let’s start with a few of my favorites. The first one is The Dance by Henri Matisse.
W: Oh, it’s a famous one. I like its colors. The blue sky and the green earth are all the background.
M: Yes. Its colors are particularly impressive. Another one is The Flower Carrier by Mexican painter Diego Rivera.
W: The title is full of stories. What is it about
M: It displays a peasant man in white clothing with a yellow hat, struggling with an oversized basket of flowers. A woman standing behind him tries to help.
W: What does the author intend to express
M: He wants to tell us that the colorful flowers are beautiful, but the man does not see their beauty; he only cares about their selling price.
W: Oh, they must lead a hard life! Have you seen Guernica by Pablo Picasso
M: Yes. It’s a well-known anti-war painting. Why do you mention it
W: It’s a work by my favorite artist.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is Metropolitan University like
A. It is located in Australia.
B. It was founded in the year 2019.
C. It has a large number of students.
19. How did Nancy solve the problem of cultural misunderstandings with her classmates
A. By talking with her teachers.
B. By traveling to different places.
C. By changing her living habits.
20. What did Nancy gain from her experience of studying abroad
A A new world view and cross-cultural awareness.
B. Valuable friendship with a lot of local students.
C. A chance to know many teachers and top experts.
【答案】18. C 19. B 20. A
【原文】W: Hello, everyone. I’m Nancy. I studied abroad at Manchester Metropolitan University in the year 2019. It is one with the third largest number of students in the UK. Many teachers there are top experts in the nation. There is also an unbelievable amount of exchange students from all over the world. In my class, we have students from South Korea, Australia, France, and so on. Because of the cultural differences, we were not used to some of the behaviors of each other at the beginning; there were some misunderstandings. It was a hard time. Then I began to travel. Beautiful scenery healed everything. I visited the neighboring regions at first, and then expanded into faraway places. Traveling taught me a lot, including dealing with strangers from different cultures, reading, writing, and keeping independent. Finally, my relationships with my classmates developed into unique friendships. Exploring the world became my lifetime hobby later. I got a new world view and developed cross-cultural awareness. My experience abroad opened thousands of doors that I had never known. So if you have an opportunity to study abroad, just go.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis got the nature of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of wealthy West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny description of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
21. What is The Full Monty mainly about
A. Hardships of comedic stars.
B. Life of the British working class.
C. Daily life of people in West London.
D. Unique experiences of some Scots.
22. What kind of movie does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A comedy movie. B. A science fiction movie.
C. A horror movie. D. An action movie.
23. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill. B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting. D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C
B
Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, Calif., walked to the end of it and started looking at birds. Since then, my birder craziness about bird-watching has progressed at an alarming speed. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone.
While birding, I seem unaffected by heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses concentrate wholly on the present, and the usual hubbub (躁动) in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time — a lifer — I course with adrenaline (肾上腺素) while being entirely calm. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more distinct, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides (潮汐).
So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had thought of the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-off vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific birds, all within an hour of my house.
It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as total engagement in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare bird. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is more laughable. It’s not the one with the bird.
24. What is the author
A. A professional bird photographer. B. A nature lover for bird-watching.
C. A scientist studying birds in the wetland. D. A travel blogger focusing on bird-watching
25. What happens to the author during bird-watching
A. He is easily affected and gets excited. B. He becomes quite peaceful and focused.
C. He desires to watch birds in distant areas. D. He pays little attention to season changes.
26. What does the underlined word “marveled” probably mean in paragraph 3
A. Satisfied. B. Uninterested. C. Concerned. D. Amazed.
27. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce the best bird-watching spots near Oakland.
B. To explain how to identify different bird species effectively.
C. To share the experiences and changes brought by bird-watching.
D. To argue that bird-watching is better than social media activities.
【答案】24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C
C
During my 18 years of teaching in urban areas, I taught math to primary and middle school students. I’ve spent lots of time asking myself: How can we make math education more equitable (公平合理的) for all students
Too often, what get emphasized in math education are students’ weaknesses and gaps, how they don’t meet standards, and how they’re behind. This leads to a culture of low expectations and results in students having low expectations for themselves. However, as research has shown, learning math is not so much about the brains students were born with. It’s about the messages they receive, the opportunities they have and the way they approach learning. So schools should do something to change these things.
The first way is to offer teachers professional development that provides strategies for identifying students’ strengths. If teachers can know a student’s strength and then connect it to the math being taught in the classroom, there will be major shifts in that student’s attitude.
Teachers can also build equity by offering feedback that helps students understand that they can learn from their mistakes, adjust their thinking and deepen their understanding of math. Phil Daro, who helped create the Common Core State Standards Initiative, says, “Correct answers are a must… but they’re part of the process; they’re not the product. The product is the math the kids walk away with in their heads. Educators tend to focus on the answer, and I’m not saying we shouldn’t focus on getting the right answers. But there is more to math than that. Powerful learning can happen when students get things wrong.”
Besides, teachers can build equity by showing students how people have always used math. For example, a 40,000-year-old artifact (手工艺品) from sub-Saharan Africa called the Lebombo bone has distinct mathematical markings on it — showing that cultures all over the world have used math for tens of thousands of years. Highlighting how different people and different cultures use math helps students know that math is from everywhere, in everything and for everyone.
28. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in paragraph 2
A. Students’ low grades in maths.
B. The outdated learning materials.
C. Teachers’ educational backgrounds.
D. The unreasonable evaluation criteria.
29. What can be inferred from Phil Daro’s words in paragraph 4
A. Students ought to avoid making mistakes in math.
B. It’s necessary for students to do more math exercises.
C. Learning math means more than getting right answers.
D. It’s hard for students to get answers to math problems.
30. Why does the author mention the Lebombo bone
A. To inform us about cultural diversity.
B. To show the long history of using math.
C. To remind us to explore the origin of math.
D. To stress the intelligence of ancient people.
31. Who is the text probably written for
A. Educators. B. Middle school students.
C. The general public. D. Parents.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A
D
“At what English level can my child start reading English magazines ” This is a common question from parents. Typically, once a child reaches KET Grade A (Excellent) or above, it’s a good time to introduce magazine reading — this is a key step to boost their English skills. However, English magazines fall into two categories: domestically (国内地) published versions and international original versions, each with distinct features. Choosing the right one ensures efficient learning.
International original magazines shine in language quality: their expressions are authentic (真实的) and vivid, with flexible vocabulary use, making them perfect for experiencing real-world English. Yet they have disadvantages: cultural differences may lead to misinterpretation, and since content is ungraded, unexpected difficult words often pop up, making comprehension more difficult.
Domestically published magazines, by contrast, are more learner-friendly: they have clear difficulty levels, with Chinese explanations for tough words to lower reading difficulty. Critically, Chinese middle and high school reading comprehension questions are often adapted from international magazine texts — and domestic versions act as “tailored (定做的) practice materials” for these exams. Their downside is that the language can feel overly “textbook-like,” lacking the liveliness of original versions.
Choose based on your goals: if you want to practice authentic English and build vivid vocabulary (and can handle minor comprehension challenges), international originals are ideal. If you aim to improve exam scores or enhance reading skills steadily, domestically published magazines are more suitable.
What’s your child’s current English level You could match it to the right magazine type using their recent English test results — would you like to help decide on a suitable option
32. When can children begin reading English magazines
A. Having mastered the vocabulary in KET textbooks.
B. Achieving a high-level performance in the KET exam.
C. Being able to understand the international original content.
D. Having prior experience with domestic English magazines.
33. Which is a disadvantage of international original English magazines
A. Cultural gaps may cause misunderstandings.
B. They provide unneeded Chinese explanations.
C. Their vocabulary is too simple for advanced learners.
D. Their content is closely linked to textbook knowledge.
34. What is the main purpose of paragraph 4
A. To advise parents on selecting English magazines for their children.
B. To compare the difficulty levels of two types of English magazines.
C. To prove KET Grade A is the best starting point for magazine reading.
D. To analyze the advantages of international original English magazines.
35. Which would be a suitable title for the passage
A. KET Grade A: The Key to English Magazine Reading
B. The Advantages and Disadvantages of English Magazines
C. How to Improve English Skills Through Magazine Reading
D. International vs Domestic English Magazines: Which Is Right
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. A 35. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
For centuries, we kept track of our time by using paper calendars (日历), which were pretty but limited. With technological advances, digital calendars have appeared. ____36____ But features were quickly added to make them incredibly powerful. Here are some ways a digital calendar will handle your busy schedule better than pen and paper.
Repeating events are always there. Many of the events on our calendar aren’t something we do once. ____37____ Attend a book club at 11 each Saturday Go to the softball center at 6:30 on Thursdays When you create such events, every occurrence automatically shows up on your calendar.
____38____ With a paper calendar, you can only schedule meetings and write down a save-the-date a few months in advance. But that’s it. A digital calendar lets you go as far as you need to. And you can schedule something for 2031 as though it were next week.
You’ll get there on time! When you record the location of an appointment in your digital calendar, you can get directions to the event. Even better, your phone or computer can take current traffic conditions into account. ____39____
Co-ordinating (协调) schedules is easy to achieve. When you have to co-ordinate with others, a shared digital calendar helps. It can keep the problem from becoming increasingly harder. ____40____ Remind participants of the rescheduled, relocated, or removed meetings, and keep everyone on the same page.
A. You can see far into the future.
B. They’re something we do over and over.
C. Can you make a digital calendar look more beautiful
D. However, you may forget that someone is waiting for you.
E. At first, they were little more than a direct translation of paper ones.
F. Thus, your digital calendar will inform you of a suitable time to leave.
G. Let your calendar search for the next time when everyone is available.
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. A 39. F 40. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My great-grandma is a typical and traditional urban housewife. However, she is special in a way.
She ____41____ being assisted by others until she reached 100 years old. She is ____42____ about life. Even over 100 years old, she ____43____ getting dressed up every day, and in fact, whenever there is a fashion show competition, she will actively ____44____ it. She likes keeping her hair in the same bouffant (蓬松的) style and in bright orange, which I used to secretly ____45____. Suddenly, it became a ____46____ of who she is and it attracted me. In addition, she ____47____ a bodybuilding group in the community, in which she was the most ____48____ member and leader I have ever known; she was never ____49____ however cold or hot it was before she reached the age of 100.
The most _____50_____ thing about her is that she never thought about becoming old. “I’m not old,” she said at 75. “I’m not old,” she still says at 85 and 95. She likes watching funny _____51_____ on TV and she reads newspapers every day to make sure that she is _____52_____ about what is happening in the world.
Now at 102, she still hums (哼唱) old _____53_____ while tidying her room, and often _____54_____ funny news from TV shows or newspapers with neighbors. Her bright orange bouffant and energetic smile never fade, reminding everyone that age is just a number — _____55_____ and positivity keep life forever lively.
41. A. accepted B. avoided C. refused D. allowed
42. A. enthusiastic B. concerned C. particular D. curious
43. A. gives up B. insists on C. puts off D. dreams of
44. A. upload B. create C. demonstrate D. enter
45. A. go through B. laugh at C. admire D. copy
46. A. problem B. mistake C. mystery D. symbol
47. A. established B. coached C. judged D. recommended
48. A. popular B. beautiful C. determined D. warm-hearted
49. A. regretful B. absent C. confused D. anxious
50. A. ordinary B. unbearable C. astonishing D. puzzling
51. A. comedies B. tales C. documentaries D. news
52. A. excited B. crazy C. worried D. informed
53. A. stories B. poems C. tunes D. creations
54. A. exposes B. shares C. receives D. publishes
55. A. passion B. health C. sport D. knowledge
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It’s not just Labubu dolls. Chinese brands are developing rapidly. They are winning customers at home and abroad. Chinese consumers ____56____ (be) also now far less interested in foreign goods ____57____ (simple) because they are foreign. Laopu’s rapid rise is ____58____ (prove) of this trend at present. The Chinese firm ____59____ sells gold jewellery with a distinct Chinese talent, has managed to keep its sales per store above 300 million yuan, at least 50% higher than most of its foreign competitors. Its share price is up by more than 2,000%, since ____60____ was listed in Hong Kong about a year ago. Laopu is one of only a small number of homegrown luxury brands (奢品) ____61____ (recognize) globally in China. The industry ____62____ (corner) by foreign firms for a long time-though most of them are now doing poorly in the country. Western luxury brands once filled a gap just because there were no real local ____63____ (alternative), says Amber Zhang of BigOne Lab, a research firm. However, that doesn’t mean the design or cultural message of those Western brands is ____64____ (attract) to Chinese consumers naturally. Rather than trying to appear Western, both Laopu and Chagee have linked their products _____65_____ their Chineseness. It has worked.
【答案】56. are
57. simply 58. proof
59. which 60. it
61. recognized##recognised
62. has been cornered
63. alternatives
64. attractive
65. with##to
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，十月份你参加了学校的短视频制作比赛。请你给你的网友Colin写一封邮件介绍这次经历。内容包括：
（1）你作品；
（2）你的感想。
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。
Dear Colin,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Colin,
I hope you’re doing well! I’m excited to tell you about a short video competition I joined last month at school. My video was titled “A Day in the Life of My Grandma,” showing her morning routine — making tea, tending to her garden, and sharing stories with neighbors. I used soft music and close-up shots to capture the warmth and simplicity of her daily life.
It was my first time editing a video, so I spent hours learning software and adjusting clips. Though challenging, the process taught me patience and creativity. To my surprise, my video won second prize! More importantly, it reminded me to cherish ordinary moments with loved ones.
Have you ever tried making videos I’d love to hear about your experiences!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At twelve, I carried a heavy sense of responsibility. Though I had been a precocious (早熟的) student — winning honors not through hard work but intuition (直觉) — I graduated from public school a year early. My parents were proud and dreamed I’d go on to high school, even become a doctor. But I was too aware: education was a luxury reserved for the well-to-do. With four people in the family and my mother unable to work, my father’s banana-selling barely kept us fed. Ten years of schooling — four in high school and six in college — would cost thousands of dollars we simply didn’t have.
So I refused to register. Over half my classmates were heading straight to work, and I decided to do the same. My parents wept and begged, but I was stubborn and bitter. Even my English teacher, Miss Barry, tried to persuade me. She looked at me with sad blue eyes and said, “It would be a pity for you to go into a factory — I’ve never seen better English compositions than yours.” She urged me to study at night, promising to give me a high school reading list. I lied and said I would, though I knew I wouldn’t — I was determined to harden my heart against the education I couldn’t have.
Deep down, I loved books and desired learning. Years of praise had fed my self-respect, and I looked forward to going to high school and college. But since I couldn’t, I chose to despise (蔑视) it all. Miss Barry, however, didn’t give up. She gave me a parting gift: a copy of Emerson’s Essays, with our names and the date.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, as I was about to enter the factory, Miss Barry’s sad blue eyes and the copy of Emerson’s Essays popped into my mind.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Years later, I became a famous writer and I often recall Miss Barry’s voice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
That night, as I was about to enter the factory, Miss Barry’s sad blue eyes and the copy of Emerson’s Essays popped into my mind. I paused at the gate, my hands trembling slightly. I took out the book from my pocket and opened it randomly. A sentence caught my eye: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” It touched my heart deeply. I thought of my parents’ expectations and my own hidden desire for learning. Finally, I turned around and ran home. I told my parents I wanted to study at night as Miss Barry suggested. They were overjoyed and hugged me tightly.
Years later, I became a famous writer and I often recall Miss Barry’s voice. That copy of Emerson’s Essays still sits on my desk. Whenever I face difficulties, I read the sentence she marked for me. I also go back to my old school regularly, just like Miss Barry, to encourage students from poor families not to give up their dreams of education. I always tell them: “A kind teacher’s help and a book can change a person’s life.” Miss Barry’s love and encouragement have become the most precious gift in my life, guiding me to go forward.
