山西省介休市第一中学校2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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介休一中2025—2026学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：英语听力共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man mean
A．He will not get promoted.
B．He isn’t invited to Judy’s party.
C．He has difficulty making a decision.
2．Where are the speakers probably
A．In a library. B．In a shop. C．In a post office.
3．What is Sarah doing
A．Filming a movie. B．Traveling abroad. C．Carrying out a project.
4．When should the speakers reach the restaurant at the latest
A．By 7:30 p. m. B．By 7:00 p. m. C．By 6:30p. m.
5．What will the man do first
A．Go shopping. B．Collect his children. C．Answer some questions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s car troubles.
B．The woman’s eye problem.
C．The man’s difficulty in reading.
7．Where does the man suggest the woman go
A．The hospital. B．Her sister’s home. C．A chain store.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Strangers. C．Guide and tourist.
9．What happened to the man’s compass
A．It was out of date. B．It was out of sight. C．It was out of order.
10．What will the man do next
A．Buy some spices. B．Cook a dish with spices. C．Make some spices.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Why does Jenna live with her parents
A．For financial benefits. B．For home-cooked meals. C．For constant questions.
12．How does the man contribute to his family
A．By renting an apartment.
B．By sharing household expenses.
C．By saving for future investment.
13．How does Jenna feel about moving out
A．Conflicted B．Pessimistic. C．Curious.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．Whose project focuses on the weather
A．Laura’s. B．Paul’ s. C．Harry’s.
15．Where will the woman put her project
A．On a display table. B．On the teacher’s desk. C．On the shelf.
16．What does the woman think of the man in the end
A．Cold. B．Fair. C．Considerate.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．When was the first CineMajestic festival held
A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1970s. C．In the 1980s.
18．How is CineMajestic festival different from others
A．It has a long history. B．It’s commercially successful.
C．It values quality and creativity.
19．What can be found at CineMajestic
A．Silent films B．Experimental films. C．Commercial films.
20．What impressed the speaker most at CineMajestic this year
A．Its artistic risks. B．Its quantity of films. C．Its variety of stories.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It is that time of the year, when a handful of the world’s leading scholars, social activists and researchers are rewarded with what is often cited as the most prestigious acknowledgement of human efforts — the Nobel Prize. Here’s a look at who has won the prize and for what.
Physiology or Medicine
Swedish geneticist Svante P bo won the first Nobel Prize of the year, for starting the field of ancient DNA studies. He is well-known for extracting, sequencing, and analyzing ancient DNA from Neanderthal bones.
Physics
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger’s work in quantum (量子) technology landed them the second Nobel Prize announced in 2022. Although Aspect is from France, Clauser from the U.S., and Zeilinger from Austria, the three separately performed “groundbreaking experiments” as one team. “Their results have cleared the way for new technology,” the committee stated.
Chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to another trio (三人组), Carolyn R. Bertozzi from the U.S., Morten Meldal from Denmark and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S. “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry,” the committee stated. Dr. Bertozzi is the eighth woman chemist to be awarded the prize, while Dr. Sharpless is the fifth scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
Economic Sciences
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three American economists, Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises,” the Nobel Prize committee announced on Monday. By studying the history of American economics, particularly the Great Depression of the 1930s, they improved how we understand the role of banks during times of hardship and the bank’s impact on societal functions.
1. What prize is related to the research on bones
A. Physiology or Medicine. B. Chemistry.
C. Physics. D. Economic Sciences.
2. For what study did Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig win the prize
A. About societal functions.
B. About the history of America.
C. About banks and financial crises.
D. About the Great Depression of the 1930s.
3. What do the prizes in physics, chemistry and economic sciences have in common
A. Their winners are from different countries.
B. They have three winners.
C. They improve new technology.
D. They help people understand hardship.
B
I was born in a small town in Pakistan called Quetta in 1980. When I was a little boy of about ten years old, I developed an interest in calligraphy. Back then we only had a TV channel with limited programs. One of the programs was about learning calligraphy. I was engaged and spent several years learning different calligraphy scripts (笔迹) in the Urdu language.
After graduation, I came to Dubai, UAE, falling in love with the architecture and high-rise buildings. I wanted to shoot the amazing beauty from different angles. So I bought a camera and learned photography, joined photography groups and attended workshops. After a few years, I got bored of photographing landscapes and cityscapes.
Seven years ago, while going through the photography blogs and looking through others’ works, I read the term called “light painting”, a photography technique that allows you to draw in space. I started experimenting with that and soon it hit me: why not bring back my passion for calligraphy using light painting technique Since that day, I’ve been drawing light calligraphy. To achieve the best results, I decided to build the lights myself. The best part about my work is that they are not photoshopped. I prefer to get the results straight out of the camera. I don’t even turn over the images. To achieve that, I have to write in reverse (倒置) and that took a lot of practice to get it right.
Currently, I’m working on the idea of bringing abandoned places back to life, including buildings which have lost their charm and are hidden in darkness. Through my photography, I try to employ light calligraphy by writing a word that attaches a deep meaning to those places and telling stories behind them. In this way, I hope people will revisit these places and appreciate the real reason for their construction.
4. What can be implied from the author’s experience in Quetta
A. He had access to plenty art resources. B. He was fond of calligraphy channels.
C. He grasped scripts of many languages. D. He was willing to dig into calligraphy.
5. What made the author interested in taking pictures in Dubai
A. Visual impacts of structures. B. Remarkable urban planning.
C. Mysterious building stories. D. Odd angles of architecture.
6. How did the author enhance the effects of light calligraphy
A. By learning from others. B. By sticking to originality.
C. By beautifying his photos. D. By drawing in open space.
7. What is the author's role in practicing his current idea
A A calligrapher recording meanings. B. An artist regenerating forgotten sites.
C. A photographer revealing beauty. D. A historian looking for ignored areas.
C
Postmates, an American delivery company, has built a robot, called Serve, which was designed to make short-distance deliveries in cities.
To know what’s going on, Serve has a laser radar (激光雷达) sensor on top, in which spinning lasers let it detect objects around it and know how far away they are. Also, behind each artificial eye is a camera, with six more imaging devices spread around the robot. Inside it is another sensor that allows Postmates to know if there is a package in there.
“One of our key decisions early on was to rely heavily on the robot’s ability to see the environment,” says Ali Kashani, the vice president for robotics at Postmates. Since the sidewalk is “a very chaotic environment”, he points out, the robot needs to be able to take it all in and figure out what to do. This robot, and many like it, also must be able to signal their intentions to the pedestrians. For that, it has a number of approaches. One is using its eyes; another is a colorful light ring that goes around the top. “When it wants to make way for a pedestrian, it will use its eyes and look down,” he explains. It can also use the lights on the top as a turn signal, which is obvious, and also look left and right when it’s turning left and right.
“Using eye movements and other silent signals is a good idea,” says Aaron Steinfeld, a professor of human-robot interaction. Serve is intended for sidewalks and Steinfeld says that environment is challenging. People usually walk fast while staring at a smartphone. For a robot, that’s a lot. “We have active research on robot moving socially around walking people,” he says. “And it’s really tricky to do this well.”
Postmates plans to use Serve in Los Angeles at first, and that its intended task is to move small objects over short distances. The robot can travel 30 miles on one charge and is able to carry 50 pounds.
8. What is the specific function of the additional sensor that Serve has inside its body
A. To monitor package condition. B. To detect if a package is inside.
C. To measure package weight. D. To detect movement around.
9. According to the text, how does Serve primarily detect and understand its environment
A. By heavily relying on its ability to see. B. Through its advanced hearing sensors.
C. By following pre-programmed routes only. D. By communicating directly with pedestrians.
10. What’s the major challenge for robots on sidewalks mentioned by Professor Aaron Steinfeld
A. The weight of the packages they have to carry.
B. The limited range of 30 miles on a single charge.
C. The behavior of people walking fast while looking at their phones.
D. The inability of sensors to work in rainy weather.
11. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce Postmates’ robot Serve and its key features.
B. To describe the challenges robots face when operating on urban sidewalks.
C. To explain the technical specifications of Postmates’ delivery robot Serve.
D. To discuss the importance of human-robot interaction in technology development.
D
As the Pacific Northwest baked in 115 degree heat last month, baby hawks (鹰)sat sweating in their nests (巢), 50 feet off the ground. Unable to fly, the young animals dealt with the heat in the only way they could: One by one, they threw themselves out. Nearly 50 baby hawks were rescued from the ground beneath towering trees. More still were brought to animal organizations.
To understand how wildlife is affected by extreme heat, says Mazeika Sullivan, a professor of Environment and Natural Resources, it’s important to keep in mind that heat waves are just one of the challenges wildlife face. “It’s about many problems at once,” he says. Extreme heat events are combined with drought, rising temperatures, bigger and more intense wildfires, and increasingly small habitats.
Take salmon (三文鱼)as an example. During a heat wave, they’re hit with “a double whammy,” says Sullivan. “It’s like if you had to run a marathon (马拉松)while wearing a plastic bag over your head, while it’s 10 degrees warmer outside,” Sullivan says, “you’d die too.”
Environmental problems kill animals all the time. That’s just part of the evolutionary process, says Sullivan. The problem is there isn’t enough genetic (基因的) variation to keep up with the rapid pace of climate change, which includes more frequent and widespread heat waves. Animals now have only a few decades to adapt to changes that historically occurred over millions of years. The hope is that every species has enough extreme-heat-resistant individuals that can pass on their genes to babies. “The other choice is pretty sad,” Sullivan says. “The other choice is that there are no individuals that can survive.”
In much of the Pacific Northwest, temperatures have dropped again — for now. But wildfires are burning strongly in the U.S., destroying forests and polluting water sources. “Drought affects us all,” says Sullivan. He says his team is often reminded of a quote by poet W.H. Auden: “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”
12. Why did the young hawks leave their nests
A. To follow their parents’ example. B. To escape from extreme heat.
C. To practice flying skills. D. To search for food.
13. What does the underlined part “a double whammy” refer to
A. Less oxygen and warmer temperature. B. Pollution and reduced food sources.
C. Long distance and fewer companions. D. Smaller habitat and more diseases.
14. What might be the worst result of rapid climate change
A. Animals suffer from unprecedented extreme weather.
B. Declining animal populations lower genetic diversity.
C. Heat waves eliminate the need for natural selection.
D. Evolution is too slow to ensure animal survival.
15. Why does the author use Auden’s quote
A. To highlight the severity of wildfires.
B. To suggest emotional needs are less crucial.
C. To emphasize the cause of global warming.
D. To show the role of temperature in human survival.
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。
Ways to Manage Your Results Day Worries
With results day just around the corner, it’s normal for anxiety to start creeping in. To help you get through it, I’ve put together some best tips for managing those resuIts day worries (tried and tested).
Journal your worries away.
Get those feelings out! It’s bittersweet to look back something you will probably experience in the future too. Just let it all out in one big word rush and don’t worry about spelling or grammar—no one else will see this! ____16____ Writing your train-of-thought is a good way to let go of anxiety.
____17____
Take advantage of the nice weather (so long as it’s not too hot!) and get some fresh air. Go on walks to the beach, or into town, see friends and just focus on making the most of your summer. Staying in your room can make your anxiety worse.
Treat yourself.
Use the rest of your time before results day to treat yourself to something special. ____18____ Giving yourself treats (big or small) is a way to remind yourself that whatever grades you get, you still matter.
Do what you can.
When I was stressed about results day, I had tunnel vision. I could only focus on the things I couldn’t control—like grades, or what I was going to do if I didn’t get into my first choice university. But worrying about things that have already happened wasn’t helpful because they were out of my control. ____19____
Talk to people.
____20____ Reach out to them and see how they feel. That being said, make sure you talk to the right people. If you know some of your friends will start panicking and make your anxiety worse, avoid bringing up your fears with them.
We all get worried when there’s a big event coming up. But remember—nothing has actually happened yet. You might even be pleasantly surprised. Good luck—you’ve got this!
A. Step outside.
B. Go for a walk.
C. Don’t stop writing until it’s all out.
D. Your friends are probably in the same boat.
E. So I focused my energy on what I could control.
F. There is nothing better than having good friends.
G. After all, you worked hard and sat all those exams.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One moment after I pressed the timer, the microwave began working. Then, ____21____, I heard a loud explosion. My husband and I jumped up to see what had happened. The microwave door opened, and the plate I placed ____22____ the bowl flew out and fell apart on the floor, ____23____ by the clear bowl filled with eggs and water. There were eggs and ____24____ glass everywhere.
We were both ____25____ poached eggs (荷包蛋). He was cooking his on the stove (炉子), and I was preparing mine in the microwave. I ____26____ him, saying that mine would be softer.
“What happened ” he asked. “The video said to put the eggs in a bowl, ____27____ it with a plate, and microwave it for two minutes to get soft poached eggs,” I explained. “But after two minutes, the eggs still looked ____28____, so I added a couple more ____29____, put the plate back on the bowl, and start the microwave again.”
Warning! Placing a plate over a bowl of water ____30____ steam inside, causing pressure to build up. Once the pressure becomes too high, boom (发出轰响)！
“Well, it looks like my poached eggs turned out ____31____,” my husband said with a self-satisfied smile.
Months later, as we gathered with our family for holidays, my husband told the ____32____ repeatedly. My grandson even announced that this would be a new way to ____33____ historical moments in our family, like, “Oh! That happened about five years after Grandma ____34____ the microwave!” Everyone laughed.
This wasn’t a life-changing event, but it’s definitely one our family will always ____35____ — with a smile.
21. A. gradually B. suddenly C. eventually D. naturally
22. A. on top of B. in front of C. at the side of D. at the back of
23. A. pushed B. caused C. knocked D. followed
24. A. colorful B. shiny C. broken D. large
25. A. choosing B. making C. finishing D. eating
26. A. thanked B. helped C. asked D. challenged
27. A. hit B. fill C. cover D. lift
28. A. watery B. solid C. tasty D. whole
29. A. spoons B. minutes C. eggs D. plates
30. A. dries B. reduces C. allows D. traps
31. A. harder B. funnier C. better D. faster
32. A. story B. belief C. message D. truth
33. A. record B. count C. celebrate D. mark
34. A. gave away B. blew up C. turned of D. looked for
35. A. want B. find C. remember D. believe
第Ⅱ卷
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。
Have you had enough trouble spelling English words to make you want to scream You are not alone. Part of the problem ____36____ (cause) by the diverse origins of English words. German, Latin, French and Greek are all common sources, with each following a different set of rules for spelling. In fact, even within any one of these languages, it is impossible ____37____ (guarantee) consistency.
Some English learners know that memorizing the Latin roots of English words is a great way to expand their vocabulary, ____38____ most of these words were actually from French after the 11th century. By the time English was again allowed at the court, it was a French-influenced language (Middle English). There was actually no set form of spelling. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the same word can be found ____39____ (spell) differently in different places. This was not his fault. He was ____40____ (simple) following the rules of spelling for his time. Standardization didn’t come ____41____ the 15th century. The use of the printing press and mass distribution of books froze the spelling of words. The very spelling system we use today is based on the pronunciation of that time. Between 1450 and 1750, English pronunciation went through ____42____ experts call the Great Vowel Shift. ____43____ the nature of how English words are pronounced has evolved, the spelling system has remained largely unchanged.
Supporters of English spelling reform argue that replacing words with more phonetically accurate letter ____44____ (combination) will promote literacy. Others don’t think so. They say that the spelling system we use today leaves plenty of keys to ____45____ (unlock) the history of the language, helping readers understand the origins of words.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 某英语报正在举办以“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”为题的征文活动，要求用生活中的具体事例诠释减少浪费的“3R”理念。请你写一篇短文投稿。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I want to talk about a very important topic, cutting down on waste by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. It was a new laptop (笔记本电脑). I had always envied my friends who were sharing news about “chat rooms” and “e-mailing”. Now I was going to find out.
It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became glued to my new-found online friend. I began to spend more and more time on the Internet. Whenever I was not visiting these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip websites.
As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. Soon I was spending the early morning on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to naps and my grades at school also began deteriorating (恶化).
It was about this time that my parents started voicing their disapproval. I was asked to cut down on my use of the Internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and unable to focus on my lessons. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I shouted angrily, but to no effect. That was when I decided to take the big step — to overcome my Internet addiction.
Quitting was harder than I expected. But I promised my parents that I would turn over a new page and find ways to break away from the Internet. I started by creating a list of things to be finished during the day. Then, I set aside sometime each day to work on these tasks, which helped me stay focused throughout the day. With the help of my family, my Internet addiction gradually faded away.
Paragraph 1: One evening I came to Mum’s bedroom for a rare heart-to-heart conversation.
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Paragraph 2: I promised that I would turn over a new page.
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答案版
介休一中2025—2026学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：英语听力共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man mean
A．He will not get promoted.
B．He isn’t invited to Judy’s party.
C．He has difficulty making a decision.
2．Where are the speakers probably
A．In a library. B．In a shop. C．In a post office.
3．What is Sarah doing
A．Filming a movie. B．Traveling abroad. C．Carrying out a project.
4．When should the speakers reach the restaurant at the latest
A．By 7:30 p. m. B．By 7:00 p. m. C．By 6:30p. m.
5．What will the man do first
A．Go shopping. B．Collect his children. C．Answer some questions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s car troubles.
B．The woman’s eye problem.
C．The man’s difficulty in reading.
7．Where does the man suggest the woman go
A．The hospital. B．Her sister’s home. C．A chain store.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Strangers. C．Guide and tourist.
9．What happened to the man’s compass
A．It was out of date. B．It was out of sight. C．It was out of order.
10．What will the man do next
A．Buy some spices. B．Cook a dish with spices. C．Make some spices.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Why does Jenna live with her parents
A．For financial benefits. B．For home-cooked meals. C．For constant questions.
12．How does the man contribute to his family
A．By renting an apartment.
B．By sharing household expenses.
C．By saving for future investment.
13．How does Jenna feel about moving out
A．Conflicted B．Pessimistic. C．Curious.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．Whose project focuses on the weather
A．Laura’s. B．Paul’ s. C．Harry’s.
15．Where will the woman put her project
A．On a display table. B．On the teacher’s desk. C．On the shelf.
16．What does the woman think of the man in the end
A．Cold. B．Fair. C．Considerate.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．When was the first CineMajestic festival held
A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1970s. C．In the 1980s.
18．How is CineMajestic festival different from others
A．It has a long history. B．It’s commercially successful.
C．It values quality and creativity.
19．What can be found at CineMajestic
A．Silent films B．Experimental films. C．Commercial films.
20．What impressed the speaker most at CineMajestic this year
A．Its artistic risks. B．Its quantity of films. C．Its variety of stories.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It is that time of the year, when a handful of the world’s leading scholars, social activists and researchers are rewarded with what is often cited as the most prestigious acknowledgement of human efforts — the Nobel Prize. Here’s a look at who has won the prize and for what.
Physiology or Medicine
Swedish geneticist Svante P bo won the first Nobel Prize of the year, for starting the field of ancient DNA studies. He is well-known for extracting, sequencing, and analyzing ancient DNA from Neanderthal bones.
Physics
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger’s work in quantum (量子) technology landed them the second Nobel Prize announced in 2022. Although Aspect is from France, Clauser from the U.S., and Zeilinger from Austria, the three separately performed “groundbreaking experiments” as one team. “Their results have cleared the way for new technology,” the committee stated.
Chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to another trio (三人组), Carolyn R. Bertozzi from the U.S., Morten Meldal from Denmark and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S. “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry,” the committee stated. Dr. Bertozzi is the eighth woman chemist to be awarded the prize, while Dr. Sharpless is the fifth scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
Economic Sciences
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three American economists, Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises,” the Nobel Prize committee announced on Monday. By studying the history of American economics, particularly the Great Depression of the 1930s, they improved how we understand the role of banks during times of hardship and the bank’s impact on societal functions.
1. What prize is related to the research on bones
A. Physiology or Medicine. B. Chemistry.
C. Physics. D. Economic Sciences.
2. For what study did Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig win the prize
A. About societal functions.
B. About the history of America.
C. About banks and financial crises.
D. About the Great Depression of the 1930s.
3. What do the prizes in physics, chemistry and economic sciences have in common
A. Their winners are from different countries.
B. They have three winners.
C. They improve new technology.
D. They help people understand hardship.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
I was born in a small town in Pakistan called Quetta in 1980. When I was a little boy of about ten years old, I developed an interest in calligraphy. Back then we only had a TV channel with limited programs. One of the programs was about learning calligraphy. I was engaged and spent several years learning different calligraphy scripts (笔迹) in the Urdu language.
After graduation, I came to Dubai, UAE, falling in love with the architecture and high-rise buildings. I wanted to shoot the amazing beauty from different angles. So I bought a camera and learned photography, joined photography groups and attended workshops. After a few years, I got bored of photographing landscapes and cityscapes.
Seven years ago, while going through the photography blogs and looking through others’ works, I read the term called “light painting”, a photography technique that allows you to draw in space. I started experimenting with that and soon it hit me: why not bring back my passion for calligraphy using light painting technique Since that day, I’ve been drawing light calligraphy. To achieve the best results, I decided to build the lights myself. The best part about my work is that they are not photoshopped. I prefer to get the results straight out of the camera. I don’t even turn over the images. To achieve that, I have to write in reverse (倒置) and that took a lot of practice to get it right.
Currently, I’m working on the idea of bringing abandoned places back to life, including buildings which have lost their charm and are hidden in darkness. Through my photography, I try to employ light calligraphy by writing a word that attaches a deep meaning to those places and telling stories behind them. In this way, I hope people will revisit these places and appreciate the real reason for their construction.
4. What can be implied from the author’s experience in Quetta
A. He had access to plenty art resources. B. He was fond of calligraphy channels.
C. He grasped scripts of many languages. D. He was willing to dig into calligraphy.
5. What made the author interested in taking pictures in Dubai
A. Visual impacts of structures. B. Remarkable urban planning.
C. Mysterious building stories. D. Odd angles of architecture.
6. How did the author enhance the effects of light calligraphy
A. By learning from others. B. By sticking to originality.
C. By beautifying his photos. D. By drawing in open space.
7. What is the author's role in practicing his current idea
A A calligrapher recording meanings. B. An artist regenerating forgotten sites.
C. A photographer revealing beauty. D. A historian looking for ignored areas.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. B
C
Postmates, an American delivery company, has built a robot, called Serve, which was designed to make short-distance deliveries in cities.
To know what’s going on, Serve has a laser radar (激光雷达) sensor on top, in which spinning lasers let it detect objects around it and know how far away they are. Also, behind each artificial eye is a camera, with six more imaging devices spread around the robot. Inside it is another sensor that allows Postmates to know if there is a package in there.
“One of our key decisions early on was to rely heavily on the robot’s ability to see the environment,” says Ali Kashani, the vice president for robotics at Postmates. Since the sidewalk is “a very chaotic environment”, he points out, the robot needs to be able to take it all in and figure out what to do. This robot, and many like it, also must be able to signal their intentions to the pedestrians. For that, it has a number of approaches. One is using its eyes; another is a colorful light ring that goes around the top. “When it wants to make way for a pedestrian, it will use its eyes and look down,” he explains. It can also use the lights on the top as a turn signal, which is obvious, and also look left and right when it’s turning left and right.
“Using eye movements and other silent signals is a good idea,” says Aaron Steinfeld, a professor of human-robot interaction. Serve is intended for sidewalks and Steinfeld says that environment is challenging. People usually walk fast while staring at a smartphone. For a robot, that’s a lot. “We have active research on robot moving socially around walking people,” he says. “And it’s really tricky to do this well.”
Postmates plans to use Serve in Los Angeles at first, and that its intended task is to move small objects over short distances. The robot can travel 30 miles on one charge and is able to carry 50 pounds.
8. What is the specific function of the additional sensor that Serve has inside its body
A. To monitor package condition. B. To detect if a package is inside.
C. To measure package weight. D. To detect movement around.
9. According to the text, how does Serve primarily detect and understand its environment
A. By heavily relying on its ability to see. B. Through its advanced hearing sensors.
C. By following pre-programmed routes only. D. By communicating directly with pedestrians.
10. What’s the major challenge for robots on sidewalks mentioned by Professor Aaron Steinfeld
A. The weight of the packages they have to carry.
B. The limited range of 30 miles on a single charge.
C. The behavior of people walking fast while looking at their phones.
D. The inability of sensors to work in rainy weather.
11. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce Postmates’ robot Serve and its key features.
B. To describe the challenges robots face when operating on urban sidewalks.
C. To explain the technical specifications of Postmates’ delivery robot Serve.
D. To discuss the importance of human-robot interaction in technology development.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
As the Pacific Northwest baked in 115 degree heat last month, baby hawks (鹰)sat sweating in their nests (巢), 50 feet off the ground. Unable to fly, the young animals dealt with the heat in the only way they could: One by one, they threw themselves out. Nearly 50 baby hawks were rescued from the ground beneath towering trees. More still were brought to animal organizations.
To understand how wildlife is affected by extreme heat, says Mazeika Sullivan, a professor of Environment and Natural Resources, it’s important to keep in mind that heat waves are just one of the challenges wildlife face. “It’s about many problems at once,” he says. Extreme heat events are combined with drought, rising temperatures, bigger and more intense wildfires, and increasingly small habitats.
Take salmon (三文鱼)as an example. During a heat wave, they’re hit with “a double whammy,” says Sullivan. “It’s like if you had to run a marathon (马拉松)while wearing a plastic bag over your head, while it’s 10 degrees warmer outside,” Sullivan says, “you’d die too.”
Environmental problems kill animals all the time. That’s just part of the evolutionary process, says Sullivan. The problem is there isn’t enough genetic (基因的) variation to keep up with the rapid pace of climate change, which includes more frequent and widespread heat waves. Animals now have only a few decades to adapt to changes that historically occurred over millions of years. The hope is that every species has enough extreme-heat-resistant individuals that can pass on their genes to babies. “The other choice is pretty sad,” Sullivan says. “The other choice is that there are no individuals that can survive.”
In much of the Pacific Northwest, temperatures have dropped again — for now. But wildfires are burning strongly in the U.S., destroying forests and polluting water sources. “Drought affects us all,” says Sullivan. He says his team is often reminded of a quote by poet W.H. Auden: “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”
12. Why did the young hawks leave their nests
A. To follow their parents’ example. B. To escape from extreme heat.
C. To practice flying skills. D. To search for food.
13. What does the underlined part “a double whammy” refer to
A. Less oxygen and warmer temperature. B. Pollution and reduced food sources.
C. Long distance and fewer companions. D. Smaller habitat and more diseases.
14. What might be the worst result of rapid climate change
A. Animals suffer from unprecedented extreme weather.
B. Declining animal populations lower genetic diversity.
C. Heat waves eliminate the need for natural selection.
D. Evolution is too slow to ensure animal survival.
15. Why does the author use Auden’s quote
A. To highlight the severity of wildfires.
B. To suggest emotional needs are less crucial.
C. To emphasize the cause of global warming.
D. To show the role of temperature in human survival.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A
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。
Ways to Manage Your Results Day Worries
With results day just around the corner, it’s normal for anxiety to start creeping in. To help you get through it, I’ve put together some best tips for managing those resuIts day worries (tried and tested).
Journal your worries away.
Get those feelings out! It’s bittersweet to look back something you will probably experience in the future too. Just let it all out in one big word rush and don’t worry about spelling or grammar—no one else will see this! ____16____ Writing your train-of-thought is a good way to let go of anxiety.
____17____
Take advantage of the nice weather (so long as it’s not too hot!) and get some fresh air. Go on walks to the beach, or into town, see friends and just focus on making the most of your summer. Staying in your room can make your anxiety worse.
Treat yourself.
Use the rest of your time before results day to treat yourself to something special. ____18____ Giving yourself treats (big or small) is a way to remind yourself that whatever grades you get, you still matter.
Do what you can.
When I was stressed about results day, I had tunnel vision. I could only focus on the things I couldn’t control—like grades, or what I was going to do if I didn’t get into my first choice university. But worrying about things that have already happened wasn’t helpful because they were out of my control. ____19____
Talk to people.
____20____ Reach out to them and see how they feel. That being said, make sure you talk to the right people. If you know some of your friends will start panicking and make your anxiety worse, avoid bringing up your fears with them.
We all get worried when there’s a big event coming up. But remember—nothing has actually happened yet. You might even be pleasantly surprised. Good luck—you’ve got this!
A. Step outside.
B. Go for a walk.
C. Don’t stop writing until it’s all out.
D. Your friends are probably in the same boat.
E. So I focused my energy on what I could control.
F. There is nothing better than having good friends.
G. After all, you worked hard and sat all those exams.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One moment after I pressed the timer, the microwave began working. Then, ____21____, I heard a loud explosion. My husband and I jumped up to see what had happened. The microwave door opened, and the plate I placed ____22____ the bowl flew out and fell apart on the floor, ____23____ by the clear bowl filled with eggs and water. There were eggs and ____24____ glass everywhere.
We were both ____25____ poached eggs (荷包蛋). He was cooking his on the stove (炉子), and I was preparing mine in the microwave. I ____26____ him, saying that mine would be softer.
“What happened ” he asked. “The video said to put the eggs in a bowl, ____27____ it with a plate, and microwave it for two minutes to get soft poached eggs,” I explained. “But after two minutes, the eggs still looked ____28____, so I added a couple more ____29____, put the plate back on the bowl, and start the microwave again.”
Warning! Placing a plate over a bowl of water ____30____ steam inside, causing pressure to build up. Once the pressure becomes too high, boom (发出轰响)！
“Well, it looks like my poached eggs turned out ____31____,” my husband said with a self-satisfied smile.
Months later, as we gathered with our family for holidays, my husband told the ____32____ repeatedly. My grandson even announced that this would be a new way to ____33____ historical moments in our family, like, “Oh! That happened about five years after Grandma ____34____ the microwave!” Everyone laughed.
This wasn’t a life-changing event, but it’s definitely one our family will always ____35____ — with a smile.
21. A. gradually B. suddenly C. eventually D. naturally
22. A. on top of B. in front of C. at the side of D. at the back of
23. A. pushed B. caused C. knocked D. followed
24. A. colorful B. shiny C. broken D. large
25. A. choosing B. making C. finishing D. eating
26. A. thanked B. helped C. asked D. challenged
27. A. hit B. fill C. cover D. lift
28. A. watery B. solid C. tasty D. whole
29. A. spoons B. minutes C. eggs D. plates
30. A. dries B. reduces C. allows D. traps
31. A. harder B. funnier C. better D. faster
32. A. story B. belief C. message D. truth
33. A. record B. count C. celebrate D. mark
34. A. gave away B. blew up C. turned of D. looked for
35. A. want B. find C. remember D. believe
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
第Ⅱ卷
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。
Have you had enough trouble spelling English words to make you want to scream You are not alone. Part of the problem ____36____ (cause) by the diverse origins of English words. German, Latin, French and Greek are all common sources, with each following a different set of rules for spelling. In fact, even within any one of these languages, it is impossible ____37____ (guarantee) consistency.
Some English learners know that memorizing the Latin roots of English words is a great way to expand their vocabulary, ____38____ most of these words were actually from French after the 11th century. By the time English was again allowed at the court, it was a French-influenced language (Middle English). There was actually no set form of spelling. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the same word can be found ____39____ (spell) differently in different places. This was not his fault. He was ____40____ (simple) following the rules of spelling for his time. Standardization didn’t come ____41____ the 15th century. The use of the printing press and mass distribution of books froze the spelling of words. The very spelling system we use today is based on the pronunciation of that time. Between 1450 and 1750, English pronunciation went through ____42____ experts call the Great Vowel Shift. ____43____ the nature of how English words are pronounced has evolved, the spelling system has remained largely unchanged.
Supporters of English spelling reform argue that replacing words with more phonetically accurate letter ____44____ (combination) will promote literacy. Others don’t think so. They say that the spelling system we use today leaves plenty of keys to ____45____ (unlock) the history of the language, helping readers understand the origins of words.
【答案】36. is caused
37. to guarantee
38. but 39. spelled##spelt
40. simply 41. until
42. what 43. Although##Though##While
binations
45. unlocking
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 某英语报正在举办以“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”为题的征文活动，要求用生活中的具体事例诠释减少浪费的“3R”理念。请你写一篇短文投稿。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I want to talk about a very important topic, cutting down on waste by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
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【答案】Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I want to talk about a very important topic, cutting down on waste by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Our planet earth has limited resources and we are draining them away at an alarming rate. It is imperative that we step up on measures to ensure the sustainability of our resources for future generations. One important aspect is to cut down on our waste. Switching off lights when no one is in the room, taking public transport instead of driving cars and even ensuring that there is no food wastage when we go for buffet are all efforts we can do in our daily lives to help reduce waste.
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. It was a new laptop (笔记本电脑). I had always envied my friends who were sharing news about “chat rooms” and “e-mailing”. Now I was going to find out.
It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became glued to my new-found online friend. I began to spend more and more time on the Internet. Whenever I was not visiting these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip websites.
As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. Soon I was spending the early morning on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to naps and my grades at school also began deteriorating (恶化).
It was about this time that my parents started voicing their disapproval. I was asked to cut down on my use of the Internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and unable to focus on my lessons. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I shouted angrily, but to no effect. That was when I decided to take the big step — to overcome my Internet addiction.
Quitting was harder than I expected. But I promised my parents that I would turn over a new page and find ways to break away from the Internet. I started by creating a list of things to be finished during the day. Then, I set aside sometime each day to work on these tasks, which helped me stay focused throughout the day. With the help of my family, my Internet addiction gradually faded away.
Paragraph 1: One evening I came to Mum’s bedroom for a rare heart-to-heart conversation.
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Paragraph 2: I promised that I would turn over a new page.
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【答案】
One evening I came to Mum’s bedroom for a rare heart-to-heart conversation. I said to my Mum that I wanted to stop. I knew the addiction to living in a virtual world was consuming my life, and affecting my study. It had made me feel disconnected from the real world and left me without real-life friends. And Mum told me this situation made her and father almost desperate. If the situation got worse, they would take back the laptop or adopt other effective measures. Now she was glad that I had realized my problem.
I promised that I would turn over a new page. From that night on, I was committed to breaking free from my addiction to the virtual world. It was not easy, but I slowly began to rebuild my connections with the real world. I started to do volunteer work in my community. Determined to keep my education on track, I worked hard at my schoolwork for 10 hours a day to make up for the lost time. And the progress I made brought me a sense of achievement I had never experienced on the Internet. In the end, my life was back to normal, both at home and at school.
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：英语听力共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man mean
A．He will not get promoted.
B．He isn’t invited to Judy’s party.
C．He has difficulty making a decision.
2．Where are the speakers probably
A．In a library. B．In a shop. C．In a post office.
3．What is Sarah doing
A．Filming a movie. B．Traveling abroad. C．Carrying out a project.
4．When should the speakers reach the restaurant at the latest
A．By 7:30 p. m. B．By 7:00 p. m. C．By 6:30p. m.
5．What will the man do first
A．Go shopping. B．Collect his children. C．Answer some questions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s car troubles.
B．The woman’s eye problem.
C．The man’s difficulty in reading.
7．Where does the man suggest the woman go
A．The hospital. B．Her sister’s home. C．A chain store.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Strangers. C．Guide and tourist.
9．What happened to the man’s compass
A．It was out of date. B．It was out of sight. C．It was out of order.
10．What will the man do next
A．Buy some spices. B．Cook a dish with spices. C．Make some spices.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Why does Jenna live with her parents
A．For financial benefits. B．For home-cooked meals. C．For constant questions.
12．How does the man contribute to his family
A．By renting an apartment.
B．By sharing household expenses.
C．By saving for future investment.
13．How does Jenna feel about moving out
A．Conflicted B．Pessimistic. C．Curious.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．Whose project focuses on the weather
A．Laura’s. B．Paul’ s. C．Harry’s.
15．Where will the woman put her project
A．On a display table. B．On the teacher’s desk. C．On the shelf.
16．What does the woman think of the man in the end
A．Cold. B．Fair. C．Considerate.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．When was the first CineMajestic festival held
A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1970s. C．In the 1980s.
18．How is CineMajestic festival different from others
A．It has a long history. B．It’s commercially successful.
C．It values quality and creativity.
19．What can be found at CineMajestic
A．Silent films B．Experimental films. C．Commercial films.
20．What impressed the speaker most at CineMajestic this year
A．Its artistic risks. B．Its quantity of films. C．Its variety of stories.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It is that time of the year, when a handful of the world’s leading scholars, social activists and researchers are rewarded with what is often cited as the most prestigious acknowledgement of human efforts — the Nobel Prize. Here’s a look at who has won the prize and for what.
Physiology or Medicine
Swedish geneticist Svante P bo won the first Nobel Prize of the year, for starting the field of ancient DNA studies. He is well-known for extracting, sequencing, and analyzing ancient DNA from Neanderthal bones.
Physics
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger’s work in quantum (量子) technology landed them the second Nobel Prize announced in 2022. Although Aspect is from France, Clauser from the U.S., and Zeilinger from Austria, the three separately performed “groundbreaking experiments” as one team. “Their results have cleared the way for new technology,” the committee stated.
Chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to another trio (三人组), Carolyn R. Bertozzi from the U.S., Morten Meldal from Denmark and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S. “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry,” the committee stated. Dr. Bertozzi is the eighth woman chemist to be awarded the prize, while Dr. Sharpless is the fifth scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
Economic Sciences
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three American economists, Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises,” the Nobel Prize committee announced on Monday. By studying the history of American economics, particularly the Great Depression of the 1930s, they improved how we understand the role of banks during times of hardship and the bank’s impact on societal functions.
1. What prize is related to the research on bones
A. Physiology or Medicine. B. Chemistry.
C. Physics. D. Economic Sciences.
2. For what study did Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig win the prize
A. About societal functions.
B. About the history of America.
C. About banks and financial crises.
D. About the Great Depression of the 1930s.
3. What do the prizes in physics, chemistry and economic sciences have in common
A. Their winners are from different countries.
B. They have three winners.
C. They improve new technology.
D. They help people understand hardship.
B
I was born in a small town in Pakistan called Quetta in 1980. When I was a little boy of about ten years old, I developed an interest in calligraphy. Back then we only had a TV channel with limited programs. One of the programs was about learning calligraphy. I was engaged and spent several years learning different calligraphy scripts (笔迹) in the Urdu language.
After graduation, I came to Dubai, UAE, falling in love with the architecture and high-rise buildings. I wanted to shoot the amazing beauty from different angles. So I bought a camera and learned photography, joined photography groups and attended workshops. After a few years, I got bored of photographing landscapes and cityscapes.
Seven years ago, while going through the photography blogs and looking through others’ works, I read the term called “light painting”, a photography technique that allows you to draw in space. I started experimenting with that and soon it hit me: why not bring back my passion for calligraphy using light painting technique Since that day, I’ve been drawing light calligraphy. To achieve the best results, I decided to build the lights myself. The best part about my work is that they are not photoshopped. I prefer to get the results straight out of the camera. I don’t even turn over the images. To achieve that, I have to write in reverse (倒置) and that took a lot of practice to get it right.
Currently, I’m working on the idea of bringing abandoned places back to life, including buildings which have lost their charm and are hidden in darkness. Through my photography, I try to employ light calligraphy by writing a word that attaches a deep meaning to those places and telling stories behind them. In this way, I hope people will revisit these places and appreciate the real reason for their construction.
4. What can be implied from the author’s experience in Quetta
A. He had access to plenty art resources. B. He was fond of calligraphy channels.
C. He grasped scripts of many languages. D. He was willing to dig into calligraphy.
5. What made the author interested in taking pictures in Dubai
A. Visual impacts of structures. B. Remarkable urban planning.
C. Mysterious building stories. D. Odd angles of architecture.
6. How did the author enhance the effects of light calligraphy
A. By learning from others. B. By sticking to originality.
C. By beautifying his photos. D. By drawing in open space.
7. What is the author's role in practicing his current idea
A A calligrapher recording meanings. B. An artist regenerating forgotten sites.
C. A photographer revealing beauty. D. A historian looking for ignored areas.
C
Postmates, an American delivery company, has built a robot, called Serve, which was designed to make short-distance deliveries in cities.
To know what’s going on, Serve has a laser radar (激光雷达) sensor on top, in which spinning lasers let it detect objects around it and know how far away they are. Also, behind each artificial eye is a camera, with six more imaging devices spread around the robot. Inside it is another sensor that allows Postmates to know if there is a package in there.
“One of our key decisions early on was to rely heavily on the robot’s ability to see the environment,” says Ali Kashani, the vice president for robotics at Postmates. Since the sidewalk is “a very chaotic environment”, he points out, the robot needs to be able to take it all in and figure out what to do. This robot, and many like it, also must be able to signal their intentions to the pedestrians. For that, it has a number of approaches. One is using its eyes; another is a colorful light ring that goes around the top. “When it wants to make way for a pedestrian, it will use its eyes and look down,” he explains. It can also use the lights on the top as a turn signal, which is obvious, and also look left and right when it’s turning left and right.
“Using eye movements and other silent signals is a good idea,” says Aaron Steinfeld, a professor of human-robot interaction. Serve is intended for sidewalks and Steinfeld says that environment is challenging. People usually walk fast while staring at a smartphone. For a robot, that’s a lot. “We have active research on robot moving socially around walking people,” he says. “And it’s really tricky to do this well.”
Postmates plans to use Serve in Los Angeles at first, and that its intended task is to move small objects over short distances. The robot can travel 30 miles on one charge and is able to carry 50 pounds.
8. What is the specific function of the additional sensor that Serve has inside its body
A. To monitor package condition. B. To detect if a package is inside.
C. To measure package weight. D. To detect movement around.
9. According to the text, how does Serve primarily detect and understand its environment
A. By heavily relying on its ability to see. B. Through its advanced hearing sensors.
C. By following pre-programmed routes only. D. By communicating directly with pedestrians.
10. What’s the major challenge for robots on sidewalks mentioned by Professor Aaron Steinfeld
A. The weight of the packages they have to carry.
B. The limited range of 30 miles on a single charge.
C. The behavior of people walking fast while looking at their phones.
D. The inability of sensors to work in rainy weather.
11. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce Postmates’ robot Serve and its key features.
B. To describe the challenges robots face when operating on urban sidewalks.
C. To explain the technical specifications of Postmates’ delivery robot Serve.
D. To discuss the importance of human-robot interaction in technology development.
D
As the Pacific Northwest baked in 115 degree heat last month, baby hawks (鹰)sat sweating in their nests (巢), 50 feet off the ground. Unable to fly, the young animals dealt with the heat in the only way they could: One by one, they threw themselves out. Nearly 50 baby hawks were rescued from the ground beneath towering trees. More still were brought to animal organizations.
To understand how wildlife is affected by extreme heat, says Mazeika Sullivan, a professor of Environment and Natural Resources, it’s important to keep in mind that heat waves are just one of the challenges wildlife face. “It’s about many problems at once,” he says. Extreme heat events are combined with drought, rising temperatures, bigger and more intense wildfires, and increasingly small habitats.
Take salmon (三文鱼)as an example. During a heat wave, they’re hit with “a double whammy,” says Sullivan. “It’s like if you had to run a marathon (马拉松)while wearing a plastic bag over your head, while it’s 10 degrees warmer outside,” Sullivan says, “you’d die too.”
Environmental problems kill animals all the time. That’s just part of the evolutionary process, says Sullivan. The problem is there isn’t enough genetic (基因的) variation to keep up with the rapid pace of climate change, which includes more frequent and widespread heat waves. Animals now have only a few decades to adapt to changes that historically occurred over millions of years. The hope is that every species has enough extreme-heat-resistant individuals that can pass on their genes to babies. “The other choice is pretty sad,” Sullivan says. “The other choice is that there are no individuals that can survive.”
In much of the Pacific Northwest, temperatures have dropped again — for now. But wildfires are burning strongly in the U.S., destroying forests and polluting water sources. “Drought affects us all,” says Sullivan. He says his team is often reminded of a quote by poet W.H. Auden: “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”
12. Why did the young hawks leave their nests
A. To follow their parents’ example. B. To escape from extreme heat.
C. To practice flying skills. D. To search for food.
13. What does the underlined part “a double whammy” refer to
A. Less oxygen and warmer temperature. B. Pollution and reduced food sources.
C. Long distance and fewer companions. D. Smaller habitat and more diseases.
14. What might be the worst result of rapid climate change
A. Animals suffer from unprecedented extreme weather.
B. Declining animal populations lower genetic diversity.
C. Heat waves eliminate the need for natural selection.
D. Evolution is too slow to ensure animal survival.
15. Why does the author use Auden’s quote
A. To highlight the severity of wildfires.
B. To suggest emotional needs are less crucial.
C. To emphasize the cause of global warming.
D. To show the role of temperature in human survival.
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。
Ways to Manage Your Results Day Worries
With results day just around the corner, it’s normal for anxiety to start creeping in. To help you get through it, I’ve put together some best tips for managing those resuIts day worries (tried and tested).
Journal your worries away.
Get those feelings out! It’s bittersweet to look back something you will probably experience in the future too. Just let it all out in one big word rush and don’t worry about spelling or grammar—no one else will see this! ____16____ Writing your train-of-thought is a good way to let go of anxiety.
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Take advantage of the nice weather (so long as it’s not too hot!) and get some fresh air. Go on walks to the beach, or into town, see friends and just focus on making the most of your summer. Staying in your room can make your anxiety worse.
Treat yourself.
Use the rest of your time before results day to treat yourself to something special. ____18____ Giving yourself treats (big or small) is a way to remind yourself that whatever grades you get, you still matter.
Do what you can.
When I was stressed about results day, I had tunnel vision. I could only focus on the things I couldn’t control—like grades, or what I was going to do if I didn’t get into my first choice university. But worrying about things that have already happened wasn’t helpful because they were out of my control. ____19____
Talk to people.
____20____ Reach out to them and see how they feel. That being said, make sure you talk to the right people. If you know some of your friends will start panicking and make your anxiety worse, avoid bringing up your fears with them.
We all get worried when there’s a big event coming up. But remember—nothing has actually happened yet. You might even be pleasantly surprised. Good luck—you’ve got this!
A. Step outside.
B. Go for a walk.
C. Don’t stop writing until it’s all out.
D. Your friends are probably in the same boat.
E. So I focused my energy on what I could control.
F. There is nothing better than having good friends.
G. After all, you worked hard and sat all those exams.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One moment after I pressed the timer, the microwave began working. Then, ____21____, I heard a loud explosion. My husband and I jumped up to see what had happened. The microwave door opened, and the plate I placed ____22____ the bowl flew out and fell apart on the floor, ____23____ by the clear bowl filled with eggs and water. There were eggs and ____24____ glass everywhere.
We were both ____25____ poached eggs (荷包蛋). He was cooking his on the stove (炉子), and I was preparing mine in the microwave. I ____26____ him, saying that mine would be softer.
“What happened ” he asked. “The video said to put the eggs in a bowl, ____27____ it with a plate, and microwave it for two minutes to get soft poached eggs,” I explained. “But after two minutes, the eggs still looked ____28____, so I added a couple more ____29____, put the plate back on the bowl, and start the microwave again.”
Warning! Placing a plate over a bowl of water ____30____ steam inside, causing pressure to build up. Once the pressure becomes too high, boom (发出轰响)！
“Well, it looks like my poached eggs turned out ____31____,” my husband said with a self-satisfied smile.
Months later, as we gathered with our family for holidays, my husband told the ____32____ repeatedly. My grandson even announced that this would be a new way to ____33____ historical moments in our family, like, “Oh! That happened about five years after Grandma ____34____ the microwave!” Everyone laughed.
This wasn’t a life-changing event, but it’s definitely one our family will always ____35____ — with a smile.
21. A. gradually B. suddenly C. eventually D. naturally
22. A. on top of B. in front of C. at the side of D. at the back of
23. A. pushed B. caused C. knocked D. followed
24. A. colorful B. shiny C. broken D. large
25. A. choosing B. making C. finishing D. eating
26. A. thanked B. helped C. asked D. challenged
27. A. hit B. fill C. cover D. lift
28. A. watery B. solid C. tasty D. whole
29. A. spoons B. minutes C. eggs D. plates
30. A. dries B. reduces C. allows D. traps
31. A. harder B. funnier C. better D. faster
32. A. story B. belief C. message D. truth
33. A. record B. count C. celebrate D. mark
34. A. gave away B. blew up C. turned of D. looked for
35. A. want B. find C. remember D. believe
第Ⅱ卷
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。
Have you had enough trouble spelling English words to make you want to scream You are not alone. Part of the problem ____36____ (cause) by the diverse origins of English words. German, Latin, French and Greek are all common sources, with each following a different set of rules for spelling. In fact, even within any one of these languages, it is impossible ____37____ (guarantee) consistency.
Some English learners know that memorizing the Latin roots of English words is a great way to expand their vocabulary, ____38____ most of these words were actually from French after the 11th century. By the time English was again allowed at the court, it was a French-influenced language (Middle English). There was actually no set form of spelling. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the same word can be found ____39____ (spell) differently in different places. This was not his fault. He was ____40____ (simple) following the rules of spelling for his time. Standardization didn’t come ____41____ the 15th century. The use of the printing press and mass distribution of books froze the spelling of words. The very spelling system we use today is based on the pronunciation of that time. Between 1450 and 1750, English pronunciation went through ____42____ experts call the Great Vowel Shift. ____43____ the nature of how English words are pronounced has evolved, the spelling system has remained largely unchanged.
Supporters of English spelling reform argue that replacing words with more phonetically accurate letter ____44____ (combination) will promote literacy. Others don’t think so. They say that the spelling system we use today leaves plenty of keys to ____45____ (unlock) the history of the language, helping readers understand the origins of words.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 某英语报正在举办以“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”为题的征文活动，要求用生活中的具体事例诠释减少浪费的“3R”理念。请你写一篇短文投稿。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I want to talk about a very important topic, cutting down on waste by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. It was a new laptop (笔记本电脑). I had always envied my friends who were sharing news about “chat rooms” and “e-mailing”. Now I was going to find out.
It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became glued to my new-found online friend. I began to spend more and more time on the Internet. Whenever I was not visiting these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip websites.
As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. Soon I was spending the early morning on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to naps and my grades at school also began deteriorating (恶化).
It was about this time that my parents started voicing their disapproval. I was asked to cut down on my use of the Internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and unable to focus on my lessons. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I shouted angrily, but to no effect. That was when I decided to take the big step — to overcome my Internet addiction.
Quitting was harder than I expected. But I promised my parents that I would turn over a new page and find ways to break away from the Internet. I started by creating a list of things to be finished during the day. Then, I set aside sometime each day to work on these tasks, which helped me stay focused throughout the day. With the help of my family, my Internet addiction gradually faded away.
Paragraph 1: One evening I came to Mum’s bedroom for a rare heart-to-heart conversation.
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Paragraph 2: I promised that I would turn over a new page.
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答案版
介休一中2025—2026学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：英语听力共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man mean
A．He will not get promoted.
B．He isn’t invited to Judy’s party.
C．He has difficulty making a decision.
2．Where are the speakers probably
A．In a library. B．In a shop. C．In a post office.
3．What is Sarah doing
A．Filming a movie. B．Traveling abroad. C．Carrying out a project.
4．When should the speakers reach the restaurant at the latest
A．By 7:30 p. m. B．By 7:00 p. m. C．By 6:30p. m.
5．What will the man do first
A．Go shopping. B．Collect his children. C．Answer some questions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s car troubles.
B．The woman’s eye problem.
C．The man’s difficulty in reading.
7．Where does the man suggest the woman go
A．The hospital. B．Her sister’s home. C．A chain store.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Strangers. C．Guide and tourist.
9．What happened to the man’s compass
A．It was out of date. B．It was out of sight. C．It was out of order.
10．What will the man do next
A．Buy some spices. B．Cook a dish with spices. C．Make some spices.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Why does Jenna live with her parents
A．For financial benefits. B．For home-cooked meals. C．For constant questions.
12．How does the man contribute to his family
A．By renting an apartment.
B．By sharing household expenses.
C．By saving for future investment.
13．How does Jenna feel about moving out
A．Conflicted B．Pessimistic. C．Curious.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．Whose project focuses on the weather
A．Laura’s. B．Paul’ s. C．Harry’s.
15．Where will the woman put her project
A．On a display table. B．On the teacher’s desk. C．On the shelf.
16．What does the woman think of the man in the end
A．Cold. B．Fair. C．Considerate.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．When was the first CineMajestic festival held
A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1970s. C．In the 1980s.
18．How is CineMajestic festival different from others
A．It has a long history. B．It’s commercially successful.
C．It values quality and creativity.
19．What can be found at CineMajestic
A．Silent films B．Experimental films. C．Commercial films.
20．What impressed the speaker most at CineMajestic this year
A．Its artistic risks. B．Its quantity of films. C．Its variety of stories.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It is that time of the year, when a handful of the world’s leading scholars, social activists and researchers are rewarded with what is often cited as the most prestigious acknowledgement of human efforts — the Nobel Prize. Here’s a look at who has won the prize and for what.
Physiology or Medicine
Swedish geneticist Svante P bo won the first Nobel Prize of the year, for starting the field of ancient DNA studies. He is well-known for extracting, sequencing, and analyzing ancient DNA from Neanderthal bones.
Physics
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger’s work in quantum (量子) technology landed them the second Nobel Prize announced in 2022. Although Aspect is from France, Clauser from the U.S., and Zeilinger from Austria, the three separately performed “groundbreaking experiments” as one team. “Their results have cleared the way for new technology,” the committee stated.
Chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to another trio (三人组), Carolyn R. Bertozzi from the U.S., Morten Meldal from Denmark and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S. “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry,” the committee stated. Dr. Bertozzi is the eighth woman chemist to be awarded the prize, while Dr. Sharpless is the fifth scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
Economic Sciences
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three American economists, Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises,” the Nobel Prize committee announced on Monday. By studying the history of American economics, particularly the Great Depression of the 1930s, they improved how we understand the role of banks during times of hardship and the bank’s impact on societal functions.
1. What prize is related to the research on bones
A. Physiology or Medicine. B. Chemistry.
C. Physics. D. Economic Sciences.
2. For what study did Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig win the prize
A. About societal functions.
B. About the history of America.
C. About banks and financial crises.
D. About the Great Depression of the 1930s.
3. What do the prizes in physics, chemistry and economic sciences have in common
A. Their winners are from different countries.
B. They have three winners.
C. They improve new technology.
D. They help people understand hardship.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
I was born in a small town in Pakistan called Quetta in 1980. When I was a little boy of about ten years old, I developed an interest in calligraphy. Back then we only had a TV channel with limited programs. One of the programs was about learning calligraphy. I was engaged and spent several years learning different calligraphy scripts (笔迹) in the Urdu language.
After graduation, I came to Dubai, UAE, falling in love with the architecture and high-rise buildings. I wanted to shoot the amazing beauty from different angles. So I bought a camera and learned photography, joined photography groups and attended workshops. After a few years, I got bored of photographing landscapes and cityscapes.
Seven years ago, while going through the photography blogs and looking through others’ works, I read the term called “light painting”, a photography technique that allows you to draw in space. I started experimenting with that and soon it hit me: why not bring back my passion for calligraphy using light painting technique Since that day, I’ve been drawing light calligraphy. To achieve the best results, I decided to build the lights myself. The best part about my work is that they are not photoshopped. I prefer to get the results straight out of the camera. I don’t even turn over the images. To achieve that, I have to write in reverse (倒置) and that took a lot of practice to get it right.
Currently, I’m working on the idea of bringing abandoned places back to life, including buildings which have lost their charm and are hidden in darkness. Through my photography, I try to employ light calligraphy by writing a word that attaches a deep meaning to those places and telling stories behind them. In this way, I hope people will revisit these places and appreciate the real reason for their construction.
4. What can be implied from the author’s experience in Quetta
A. He had access to plenty art resources. B. He was fond of calligraphy channels.
C. He grasped scripts of many languages. D. He was willing to dig into calligraphy.
5. What made the author interested in taking pictures in Dubai
A. Visual impacts of structures. B. Remarkable urban planning.
C. Mysterious building stories. D. Odd angles of architecture.
6. How did the author enhance the effects of light calligraphy
A. By learning from others. B. By sticking to originality.
C. By beautifying his photos. D. By drawing in open space.
7. What is the author's role in practicing his current idea
A A calligrapher recording meanings. B. An artist regenerating forgotten sites.
C. A photographer revealing beauty. D. A historian looking for ignored areas.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. B
C
Postmates, an American delivery company, has built a robot, called Serve, which was designed to make short-distance deliveries in cities.
To know what’s going on, Serve has a laser radar (激光雷达) sensor on top, in which spinning lasers let it detect objects around it and know how far away they are. Also, behind each artificial eye is a camera, with six more imaging devices spread around the robot. Inside it is another sensor that allows Postmates to know if there is a package in there.
“One of our key decisions early on was to rely heavily on the robot’s ability to see the environment,” says Ali Kashani, the vice president for robotics at Postmates. Since the sidewalk is “a very chaotic environment”, he points out, the robot needs to be able to take it all in and figure out what to do. This robot, and many like it, also must be able to signal their intentions to the pedestrians. For that, it has a number of approaches. One is using its eyes; another is a colorful light ring that goes around the top. “When it wants to make way for a pedestrian, it will use its eyes and look down,” he explains. It can also use the lights on the top as a turn signal, which is obvious, and also look left and right when it’s turning left and right.
“Using eye movements and other silent signals is a good idea,” says Aaron Steinfeld, a professor of human-robot interaction. Serve is intended for sidewalks and Steinfeld says that environment is challenging. People usually walk fast while staring at a smartphone. For a robot, that’s a lot. “We have active research on robot moving socially around walking people,” he says. “And it’s really tricky to do this well.”
Postmates plans to use Serve in Los Angeles at first, and that its intended task is to move small objects over short distances. The robot can travel 30 miles on one charge and is able to carry 50 pounds.
8. What is the specific function of the additional sensor that Serve has inside its body
A. To monitor package condition. B. To detect if a package is inside.
C. To measure package weight. D. To detect movement around.
9. According to the text, how does Serve primarily detect and understand its environment
A. By heavily relying on its ability to see. B. Through its advanced hearing sensors.
C. By following pre-programmed routes only. D. By communicating directly with pedestrians.
10. What’s the major challenge for robots on sidewalks mentioned by Professor Aaron Steinfeld
A. The weight of the packages they have to carry.
B. The limited range of 30 miles on a single charge.
C. The behavior of people walking fast while looking at their phones.
D. The inability of sensors to work in rainy weather.
11. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce Postmates’ robot Serve and its key features.
B. To describe the challenges robots face when operating on urban sidewalks.
C. To explain the technical specifications of Postmates’ delivery robot Serve.
D. To discuss the importance of human-robot interaction in technology development.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
As the Pacific Northwest baked in 115 degree heat last month, baby hawks (鹰)sat sweating in their nests (巢), 50 feet off the ground. Unable to fly, the young animals dealt with the heat in the only way they could: One by one, they threw themselves out. Nearly 50 baby hawks were rescued from the ground beneath towering trees. More still were brought to animal organizations.
To understand how wildlife is affected by extreme heat, says Mazeika Sullivan, a professor of Environment and Natural Resources, it’s important to keep in mind that heat waves are just one of the challenges wildlife face. “It’s about many problems at once,” he says. Extreme heat events are combined with drought, rising temperatures, bigger and more intense wildfires, and increasingly small habitats.
Take salmon (三文鱼)as an example. During a heat wave, they’re hit with “a double whammy,” says Sullivan. “It’s like if you had to run a marathon (马拉松)while wearing a plastic bag over your head, while it’s 10 degrees warmer outside,” Sullivan says, “you’d die too.”
Environmental problems kill animals all the time. That’s just part of the evolutionary process, says Sullivan. The problem is there isn’t enough genetic (基因的) variation to keep up with the rapid pace of climate change, which includes more frequent and widespread heat waves. Animals now have only a few decades to adapt to changes that historically occurred over millions of years. The hope is that every species has enough extreme-heat-resistant individuals that can pass on their genes to babies. “The other choice is pretty sad,” Sullivan says. “The other choice is that there are no individuals that can survive.”
In much of the Pacific Northwest, temperatures have dropped again — for now. But wildfires are burning strongly in the U.S., destroying forests and polluting water sources. “Drought affects us all,” says Sullivan. He says his team is often reminded of a quote by poet W.H. Auden: “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”
12. Why did the young hawks leave their nests
A. To follow their parents’ example. B. To escape from extreme heat.
C. To practice flying skills. D. To search for food.
13. What does the underlined part “a double whammy” refer to
A. Less oxygen and warmer temperature. B. Pollution and reduced food sources.
C. Long distance and fewer companions. D. Smaller habitat and more diseases.
14. What might be the worst result of rapid climate change
A. Animals suffer from unprecedented extreme weather.
B. Declining animal populations lower genetic diversity.
C. Heat waves eliminate the need for natural selection.
D. Evolution is too slow to ensure animal survival.
15. Why does the author use Auden’s quote
A. To highlight the severity of wildfires.
B. To suggest emotional needs are less crucial.
C. To emphasize the cause of global warming.
D. To show the role of temperature in human survival.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A
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。
Ways to Manage Your Results Day Worries
With results day just around the corner, it’s normal for anxiety to start creeping in. To help you get through it, I’ve put together some best tips for managing those resuIts day worries (tried and tested).
Journal your worries away.
Get those feelings out! It’s bittersweet to look back something you will probably experience in the future too. Just let it all out in one big word rush and don’t worry about spelling or grammar—no one else will see this! ____16____ Writing your train-of-thought is a good way to let go of anxiety.
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Take advantage of the nice weather (so long as it’s not too hot!) and get some fresh air. Go on walks to the beach, or into town, see friends and just focus on making the most of your summer. Staying in your room can make your anxiety worse.
Treat yourself.
Use the rest of your time before results day to treat yourself to something special. ____18____ Giving yourself treats (big or small) is a way to remind yourself that whatever grades you get, you still matter.
Do what you can.
When I was stressed about results day, I had tunnel vision. I could only focus on the things I couldn’t control—like grades, or what I was going to do if I didn’t get into my first choice university. But worrying about things that have already happened wasn’t helpful because they were out of my control. ____19____
Talk to people.
____20____ Reach out to them and see how they feel. That being said, make sure you talk to the right people. If you know some of your friends will start panicking and make your anxiety worse, avoid bringing up your fears with them.
We all get worried when there’s a big event coming up. But remember—nothing has actually happened yet. You might even be pleasantly surprised. Good luck—you’ve got this!
A. Step outside.
B. Go for a walk.
C. Don’t stop writing until it’s all out.
D. Your friends are probably in the same boat.
E. So I focused my energy on what I could control.
F. There is nothing better than having good friends.
G. After all, you worked hard and sat all those exams.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One moment after I pressed the timer, the microwave began working. Then, ____21____, I heard a loud explosion. My husband and I jumped up to see what had happened. The microwave door opened, and the plate I placed ____22____ the bowl flew out and fell apart on the floor, ____23____ by the clear bowl filled with eggs and water. There were eggs and ____24____ glass everywhere.
We were both ____25____ poached eggs (荷包蛋). He was cooking his on the stove (炉子), and I was preparing mine in the microwave. I ____26____ him, saying that mine would be softer.
“What happened ” he asked. “The video said to put the eggs in a bowl, ____27____ it with a plate, and microwave it for two minutes to get soft poached eggs,” I explained. “But after two minutes, the eggs still looked ____28____, so I added a couple more ____29____, put the plate back on the bowl, and start the microwave again.”
Warning! Placing a plate over a bowl of water ____30____ steam inside, causing pressure to build up. Once the pressure becomes too high, boom (发出轰响)！
“Well, it looks like my poached eggs turned out ____31____,” my husband said with a self-satisfied smile.
Months later, as we gathered with our family for holidays, my husband told the ____32____ repeatedly. My grandson even announced that this would be a new way to ____33____ historical moments in our family, like, “Oh! That happened about five years after Grandma ____34____ the microwave!” Everyone laughed.
This wasn’t a life-changing event, but it’s definitely one our family will always ____35____ — with a smile.
21. A. gradually B. suddenly C. eventually D. naturally
22. A. on top of B. in front of C. at the side of D. at the back of
23. A. pushed B. caused C. knocked D. followed
24. A. colorful B. shiny C. broken D. large
25. A. choosing B. making C. finishing D. eating
26. A. thanked B. helped C. asked D. challenged
27. A. hit B. fill C. cover D. lift
28. A. watery B. solid C. tasty D. whole
29. A. spoons B. minutes C. eggs D. plates
30. A. dries B. reduces C. allows D. traps
31. A. harder B. funnier C. better D. faster
32. A. story B. belief C. message D. truth
33. A. record B. count C. celebrate D. mark
34. A. gave away B. blew up C. turned of D. looked for
35. A. want B. find C. remember D. believe
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
第Ⅱ卷
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。
Have you had enough trouble spelling English words to make you want to scream You are not alone. Part of the problem ____36____ (cause) by the diverse origins of English words. German, Latin, French and Greek are all common sources, with each following a different set of rules for spelling. In fact, even within any one of these languages, it is impossible ____37____ (guarantee) consistency.
Some English learners know that memorizing the Latin roots of English words is a great way to expand their vocabulary, ____38____ most of these words were actually from French after the 11th century. By the time English was again allowed at the court, it was a French-influenced language (Middle English). There was actually no set form of spelling. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the same word can be found ____39____ (spell) differently in different places. This was not his fault. He was ____40____ (simple) following the rules of spelling for his time. Standardization didn’t come ____41____ the 15th century. The use of the printing press and mass distribution of books froze the spelling of words. The very spelling system we use today is based on the pronunciation of that time. Between 1450 and 1750, English pronunciation went through ____42____ experts call the Great Vowel Shift. ____43____ the nature of how English words are pronounced has evolved, the spelling system has remained largely unchanged.
Supporters of English spelling reform argue that replacing words with more phonetically accurate letter ____44____ (combination) will promote literacy. Others don’t think so. They say that the spelling system we use today leaves plenty of keys to ____45____ (unlock) the history of the language, helping readers understand the origins of words.
【答案】36. is caused
37. to guarantee
38. but 39. spelled##spelt
40. simply 41. until
42. what 43. Although##Though##While
binations
45. unlocking
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 某英语报正在举办以“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”为题的征文活动，要求用生活中的具体事例诠释减少浪费的“3R”理念。请你写一篇短文投稿。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I want to talk about a very important topic, cutting down on waste by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
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【答案】Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I want to talk about a very important topic, cutting down on waste by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Our planet earth has limited resources and we are draining them away at an alarming rate. It is imperative that we step up on measures to ensure the sustainability of our resources for future generations. One important aspect is to cut down on our waste. Switching off lights when no one is in the room, taking public transport instead of driving cars and even ensuring that there is no food wastage when we go for buffet are all efforts we can do in our daily lives to help reduce waste.
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. It was a new laptop (笔记本电脑). I had always envied my friends who were sharing news about “chat rooms” and “e-mailing”. Now I was going to find out.
It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became glued to my new-found online friend. I began to spend more and more time on the Internet. Whenever I was not visiting these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip websites.
As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. Soon I was spending the early morning on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to naps and my grades at school also began deteriorating (恶化).
It was about this time that my parents started voicing their disapproval. I was asked to cut down on my use of the Internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and unable to focus on my lessons. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I shouted angrily, but to no effect. That was when I decided to take the big step — to overcome my Internet addiction.
Quitting was harder than I expected. But I promised my parents that I would turn over a new page and find ways to break away from the Internet. I started by creating a list of things to be finished during the day. Then, I set aside sometime each day to work on these tasks, which helped me stay focused throughout the day. With the help of my family, my Internet addiction gradually faded away.
Paragraph 1: One evening I came to Mum’s bedroom for a rare heart-to-heart conversation.
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Paragraph 2: I promised that I would turn over a new page.
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【答案】
One evening I came to Mum’s bedroom for a rare heart-to-heart conversation. I said to my Mum that I wanted to stop. I knew the addiction to living in a virtual world was consuming my life, and affecting my study. It had made me feel disconnected from the real world and left me without real-life friends. And Mum told me this situation made her and father almost desperate. If the situation got worse, they would take back the laptop or adopt other effective measures. Now she was glad that I had realized my problem.
I promised that I would turn over a new page. From that night on, I was committed to breaking free from my addiction to the virtual world. It was not easy, but I slowly began to rebuild my connections with the real world. I started to do volunteer work in my community. Determined to keep my education on track, I worked hard at my schoolwork for 10 hours a day to make up for the lost time. And the progress I made brought me a sense of achievement I had never experienced on the Internet. In the end, my life was back to normal, both at home and at school.
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