陕西省神木中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第三次检测（期中）英语试卷（含答案）

神木中学2025~2026学年度第一学期第三次检测考试高二英语试题
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分 (不含附加题20分) ，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the woman do first
A. Go shopping with the man. B. Call her friend back. C. Finish the housework.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a flower shop. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
3. What time will the meeting start
A. At 9:10. B. At 9:20. C. At 9:00.
4. What is Michael’s job
A. A teacher. B. A tour guide. C. A lawyer.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A website. B. Their homework. C. A professor.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Friends. C. Teacher and student.
7. What’s wrong with the woman
A. She has a stomachache. B. She has a fever. C. She has a headache.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the mid-week trip
A. It is very popular. B. It is canceled in July. C. It is only in August.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do in the end
A. Change her travel dates. B. Consider another tourist city. C. Wait for availability.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What has David been busy doing
A. Setting up a website. B. Designing a brand name. C. Completing a project.
11. What does David think of his current working hours
A. Not flexible. B. Long. C. Short.
12. What will David do at the end of this month
A Look for a job. B. Settle conflicts. C. Have a rest.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the woman invent a new system
A. To help her grandfather. B. To make people feel better. C. To create music.
14. How did the woman get the idea for this project
A. From reading a lot of books.
B. From her teacher’s suggestion.
C. From her own experience.
15. What does the woman plan to do
A. Sell the system to make money.
B. Keep improving the current project.
C. Stop working on the project.
16. What is the man’s attitude to the woman’s system
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Expectant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Reading a novel. B. Interviewing a professor. C. Hosting a program.
18. At what age did Margaret begin her school education
A.9. B.10. C.6.
19. Why was Margaret so well known at that time
A. She paid much attention to female topics.
B. She translated different types of literature.
C. She became a teacher at a young age.
20. What do we know about Margaret
A. She was the first female writer.
B. She dared to make sharp comments.
C. She was African American.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Amazing National Parks You Can’t Miss
Vatnajokull National Park
This park in Iceland is characterized by amazing glacial ice, impressive waterfalls, deep valleys, and still active volcanoes. Visitors can explore the park every day of the year, and there are guided hikes, ice walks, guided skiing trips, ice climbing, snowmobile, and even sailing trips between the icebergs on the surrounding lake.
Plitvice National Park
A total of 16 lakes are found within Croatia’s extraordinary Plitvice National Park. Depending on the angle of the sun and the minerals within the water, the lakes change from blue to green and everything in between. Keep an eye out for wildlife, such as European brown bears, wolves and wild cats. Bird viewers will be amazed here with over 126 species of birds recorded in the park.
Ranthambore National Park
Located in India, this park is famous for its royal Bengal tigers. It’s one of the only parks in the region where you can spot these big cats in their natural habitat. The best sights are between November and May. When you aren’t watching wildlife, there are ancient ruins to be found in the park, including a historic fortress (堡垒) overlooking the jungle.
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park is a fantastic place to lose yourself in the nature-based activities and attractive aboriginal (土著的) culture. Among the coastal wetlands, woodlands, and wilderness, there’s a wealth of exceptional wildlife. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, and those passionate about bird watching will be impressed by millions of birds calling the park home.
1. Why do lakes in Plitvice National Park change color
A. Because of the different seasons in Croatia.
B. Because of the visitors’ activities near the lakes.
C. Because of the sun’s angle and the minerals in the water.
D. Because of the number of birds and animals around the lakes.
2. What is the best time to visit Ranthambore National Park
A. Only December. B. Between June and October.
C. Between November and May. D. Every month of the year.
3. Who is the passage written for
A. Scientists who study wildlife in different countries.
B. Scientists who want to learn about India.
C. Students who need to write a report about volcanoes.
D. Travel lovers who want to explore wonderful national parks.
B
Tove Jansson, the Finnish writer and artist, wrote her first “Moomin” story, featuring a snout-nosed troll (长鼻子精灵) living in a magical land threatened by a rising flood in 1940. This was eventually published in 1945 as The Little Trolls and the Great Flood, the first of nine Moomin books that became Finnish literary classics. The Moomin characters achieved international recognition when Jansson adapted them into a comic series for The Evening News in London in 1954, and saw renewed popularity again in the 1990s with an animated series and feature film.
However, Jansson’s life as an artist and peace activist is far less well-known. The newly opened exhibition in Paris, “Houses of Tove Jansson”, aimed to bring more attention to her work and the utopian vision (乌托邦愿景) that influenced it. It featured Moomin illustrations and cartoons, along with Jansson’s paintings, and designs for costumes and sets — many of them expressing a wish for peace and harmony.
Exhibit organizer Tuukka Laurila said that many characters in the Moomin series were inspired by Jansson’s personal relationships. Moomin papa and Moomin mother are often seen as representations of Jansson’s parents. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wirtanen, one of Tove Jansson’s close friends.
Born in Helsinki in 1914, Jansson began drawing at a young age and worked with magazines, creating around 100 illustrations. From 1944, she lived for half the year on Klovharun, a tiny island with only one house, enjoying a simple lifestyle and welcoming guests. This open-door friendliness is mirrored in the Moomin stories, where home symbolizes safety yet faces various threats.
Laurila shared that “Houses of Tove Jansson” encouraged visitors to explore her creativity and the important topics in her Moomin universe, from friendship to environmental awareness, making her impact significant even today. “She’s describing what we’re currently going through,” she added, “but it’s amazing to think that she wrote these about 80 years ago.”
4. What can we know about the Moomin characters
A. They didn’t appear on the screen.
B. Jansson created them with other partners.
C. They gained recognition in 1954 around the world.
D. They lived in a peaceful and safe land.
5. How do Jansson’s personal relationships affect the creation of the Moomin series
A. By offering Jansson enough funding to support her creation.
B. By helping Jansson solve problems in her creation process.
C. By providing inspiration for many characters in the Moomin series.
D. By helping Jansson promote the Moomin series to audiences worldwide.
6. What did Jansson do on Klovharun
A. She published most of her Moomin books there.
B. She held small exhibitions of her paintings.
C. She created over 100 illustrations for magazines.
D. She lived a simple life and welcomed guests.
7. Which of the following may Laurila agree with
A. Jansson’s works still have important meaning today.
B. Jansson’s Moomin stories have little to do with real-life issues.
C. The exhibition mentioned failed to show Jansson’s creativity.
D. The Moomin characters do not reflect Jansson’s personal life.
C
A simple handshake may reveal more than just a greeting. A new study suggests that the way people shake hands could unconsciously communicate emotions and personality characteristics.
Dr. Emily Carter, a behavioral psychologist leading the research, studies non-verbal (非口头的) communication and its role in relationships. Her curiosity about handshakes began during a leadership workshop. She noticed that participants’ handshakes varied significantly, and she wondered if these differences might carry meaningful information. To test her idea, she and her team conducted an experiment.
The researchers found 200 volunteers and recorded their handshakes using high-speed cameras and pressure sensors. Participants were asked to shake hands with strangers, friends, and colleagues under different situations, such as meeting for the first time, resolving a conflict, or celebrating success. The team also measured participants’ heart rates and skin reactions to track emotional responses.
The findings were revealing. Strong, firm handshakes were often associated with confidence and enthusiasm, while weaker handshakes tended to signal nervousness or discomfort. Notably, longer handshakes with slight upward movements were linked to excitement, while short, rigid ones reflected tension. The study also illustrated that the temperature and moisture (湿度) of a person’s hand could reflect their emotional state. Warmer, slightly sweaty hands were more common when participants felt anxious or stressed, while cooler, dry hands were linked to calmness.
Carter believes these insights have practical applications. For instance, business professionals could use handshake analysis to better understand their clients’ emotions during negotiations. Similarly, advisors might use it as a tool to understand a client’s emotional state without relying only on verbal communication.
However, Carter cautions that handshakes are just one piece of the puzzle. “Human interaction is complex, and something as simple as a handshake can speak volumes, “ she says. As scientists continue to explore the mysteries of non-verbal communication, it’s clear that no single gesture can tell the whole story.
8. What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To describe an experiment. B. To introduce the main topic.
C. To tell a true story. D. To give an example.
9. Why did Dr. Emily and her team decide to conduct an experiment
A. To test if the differences in handshakes carry meaningful information.
B. To study the exact definition of non-verbal communication.
C. To record the heart rates of people in different social situations.
D. To help business professionals understand their clients better.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The specific steps of the experiment.
B. How to use handshake analysis in daily life.
C. The main results of the experiment.
D. How to shake hands with different people.
11. What does the last paragraph show
A. Handshake analysis has no real value.
B. A single gesture cannot explain everything.
C. Non-verbal communication has been fully explored by scientists.
D. Handshakes are the most important part of non-verbal communication.
D
A group of farmers in Nigeria are using a new method to grow crops from moisture (水汽) in the air. The method, known as aeroponics, does not use soil. Instead, plant roots hang in the air and take in nutrients from water mist. The method could make a big difference in places where huge amounts of land have been made unfarmable.
Biochemist Samson Ogbole is popularly known as Nigeria’s smart farmer. He and his team are growing crops without soil at the technology-based farm they started three years ago in Abeokuta. Ogbole says they are working hard to end the seasonal food shortage in Nigeria. “It is just farming anytime during the year, meaning we can plant crops anytime during the year, and we can harvest anytime during the year.”
But setting up the aeroponics farm was not easy. It required more than $180,000. And people in Abeokuta boycotted this nontraditional method of farming. It took a lot of effort to change those people’s minds about it. In fact, in Nigeria, about 30 million hectares of farmland is being used, instead of the 78.5 million hectares required for food security. In the north, only 49 percent of the land is fertile, a situation that worries traditional farmers. Aeroponics, however, does not require traditional farm work or much land. Nutrients for the plants are controlled by a recycling system, greatly increasing productivity.
Dr. Phillip Ojo, Director-General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council, says the government welcomes the new farming method. Ojo notes that with aeroponics, farmers can quickly increase planting materials.
The agricultural industry represents about 40 percent of Nigeria’s economy. The government wants to greatly expand this percentage. For now, most farmers lack the technical knowledge to increase productivity. They also need access to high-quality seeds to guarantee (保证) better harvests. Technologically skilled farmers like Samson Ogbole are offering a new way forward.
12. What can be known about aeroponics
A. It is not affected by the seasons. B. It helps crops draw nutrients from the soil.
C. It will make the condition of the soil worse. D. It is aimed at bringing back farmland.
13. Why are Ogbole and his team working hard
A. To reduce the aeroponics farm.
B. To end the seasonal food shortage in Nigeria.
C. To get more support from other countries.
D. To help the poor all over the world.
14. What does the underlined word “boycotted” mean in paragraph 3
A. Welcomed. B. Approved. C. Obtained. D. Resisted.
15. What is Dr. Phillip Ojo’s attitude to aeroponics
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Supportive. D. Opposed.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you think of robots, a wide series of images may come to mind. Do you imagine them walking and talking like humans, completely integrating into our social life or performing difficult tasks with ease ____16____ However, one area where robots are making significant progress in healthcare.
Robots are increasingly being used in healthcare settings for a variety of tasks. From assisting in surgeries (外科手术) to providing companionship for the elderly, robots are becoming invaluable members of the healthcare team. But how do these robots know what and how to do ____17____
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) are key to a robot’s ability to understand and respond to its environment. ____18____ They can also analyze the collected data, and make informed decisions based on that information. For example, a robot designed to assist in surgeries can use sensors to monitor a patient’s vital signs in real time and change its actions accordingly. This ensures that the robot’s actions are always in the best interest of the patient.
In addition, robots are also playing a part in patient care. They can be programmed to provide specific exercises or treatments tailored to an individual patient’s needs. ____19____ Furthermore, robots can also reduce the workload of healthcare professionals.
____20____ Researchers are constantly working to improve them in the robotic systems. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see more robots playing a critical role in healthcare, changing the way we approach medical care.
A. They rely heavily on advanced technology.
B. The future of robotics in the use of surgeries is promising.
C. These technologies allow robots to detect changes in their surroundings.
D. However, the field of health care is not without challenges.
E. This personalized approach ensures patients receive the most effective treatment.
F. While robots have made remarkable advancements in recent years, they still face numerous challenges in truly copying human behavior.
G. Despite the many benefits of using robots in healthcare, there are still concerns about their safety and effectiveness.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
This story happened years ago. A carefully planned event started with Mike setting out for a walk, with his friend Olivia around their ____21____ on Saturday.
As Mike and Olivia wandered, an elderly man greeted them. The elderly man gave a standard gesture for “hello” ____22____ by deaf individuals. At first, Mike felt confused and thought, “Why is he behaving ____23____ today ” When they ____24____ the food store, the shopkeeper also signaled to them to fetch freshly baked cookies. This left them even more at a loss.
As Mike and Olivia left the store, a man dropped his fruits in a panic. They helped ____25____ those fruits without hesitation. Somehow, the man ____26____ them in sign language to take an apple each in return. Mike began to notice a pattern in these ____27____ interactions.
Then Mike and Olivia came to the community square, where everything made sense. “Hi, children. We’d like to prepare a ____28____ for you, because living in a world without ____29____ is our dream as well,” a familiar woman said in sign language. No wonder Mike and Olivia ____30____ well with the people they had met. She revealed that the whole thing was part of a community campaign ____31____ to help people like Mike and Olivia, who suffered from hearing loss.
The ____32____ finally came out. In just one month, the people on the way had secretly ____33____ to master sign language for Mike and Olivia. Realizing the efforts made on their behalf, Mike and Olivia were ____34____ to tears. This moment showed the power of empathy and the ____35____ of the inclusive (包容的) world.
21. A. gym B. campus C. country D. community
22. A. estimated B. ignored C. hated D. used
23. A. differently B. impolitely C. immediately D. ultimately
24. A. built B. reached C. tried D. predicted
25. A. call on B. pick up C. break down D. appeal to
26. A. waited B. ordered C. warned D. told
27. A. unusual B. boring C. scary D. embarrassing
28. A. surprise B. mistake C. conflict D. digest
29. A. routes B. gestures C. instances D. barriers
30. A. wandered B. read C. communicated D. argued
31. A. imagined B. designed C. hunted D. polluted
32. A. truth B. failure C. class D. blog
33. A. failed B. refused C. managed D. forgot
34. A. nervous B. moved C. disappointed D. worried
35. A. anger B. ban C. beauty D. draft
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。
The Zhanhua winter jujube (枣) demonstration base in Zhanhua district, Binzhou, Shandong province, has been a picture of harvest ____36____ (recent). Reddish-brown fruits are so heavy that they make the branches bend low. This sight fully proves the great success ____37____ (achieve) in Zhanhua’s entire industry upgrade through years of efforts.
The Zhanhua winter jujube is recognized ____38____ a national geographical indication product. For decades, however, growing these jujubes was like betting on nature. “We entirely ____39____ (depend) on the weather in the past. ____40____ good year meant a satisfactory harvest, but if typhoons or frost hit, a year’s hard work was lost,” said Wang Chunjun, ____41____ has been a jujube farmer for the last 28 years.
Today, his orchard tells a different story. ____42____ (tradition) open-field planting has been replaced by modern greenhouses. Integrated water and fertilizer systems, intelligent temperature control, and automated pest monitoring are now standard, ____43____ (save) a lot of labor for jujube farmers. The district has established an intelligent management platform for the winter jujube industry. “The upgrade of the Zhanhua winter jujube industry represents an exploration of various ____44____ (path) for rural vitalization,” said Chen Yujuan, director of Zhanhua district. “We intend _____45_____ (increase) technological investment more to let this sweetness delight people across all seasons and throughout the nation.”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将在下周五举行校园AI展。请给你校交换生Simon写一封邮件，邀请他一起参加，内容包括：
1.活动内容；
2.发出邀请。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Simon,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The corner of 71st Street is my corner. Most folks look at it and say there’s nothing there, just an empty lot. But they’re not looking hard enough.
My name is Tia. I live on the third floor of an apartment building. Some days, when my sisters are running after each other, and my brothers are yelling, and I feel like the walls of our apartment are about to burst, I run down to my corner. I walk through the tall grass. Butterflies and crickets scare up at my feet. I’m careful not to step on the flowers that grow here. If I’m really quiet, the birds go on about their business all around me. I sit down and close my eyes and listen to their songs. The sun warms my skin, and I wonder why I’m the only one who’s thankful for this place.
Some folks don’t respect this corner. I’ve seen them throw trash from their car windows as they speed down 71st. There is junk here, too — old chairs, a broken bicycle wheel, someone’s rusty mailbox.
One evening, Mama says, “Tia, the city wants to pave over that corner of yours. Turn it into a parking lot. It’s in the paper today.” I stop in my tracks. “Not my corner, Mama! They can’t do that!” “They can and they will,” says Mama, “unless somebody comes up with a better idea.”
“It just needs some cleaning up, that’s all. How come they can’t see that ” I run to my room and slam the door. Out of my window I can see my corner. Where will the birds and butterflies go when it’s all blacktop and concrete
Mama knocks softly at the door and steps in. “Tia, you see something in that corner that most folks don’t. You got to make them see what you see. Make some noise about it. No one ever got anywhere by sitting back and staying quiet.” That night, I lie awake for a long time. I’m thinking about what Mama said to me. In my heart, I know she’s right. I’ve got to do something.
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Early the next morning, I bring my “NO PARKING LOT!” sign to the corner.
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A week later, signs and noise spread all along 71st Street.
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答案版
神木中学2025~2026学年度第一学期第三次检测考试高二英语试题
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分 (不含附加题20分) ，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4. 作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the woman do first
A. Go shopping with the man. B. Call her friend back. C. Finish the housework.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a flower shop. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
3. What time will the meeting start
A. At 9:10. B. At 9:20. C. At 9:00.
4. What is Michael’s job
A. A teacher. B. A tour guide. C. A lawyer.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A website. B. Their homework. C. A professor.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Friends. C. Teacher and student.
7. What’s wrong with the woman
A. She has a stomachache. B. She has a fever. C. She has a headache.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the mid-week trip
A. It is very popular. B. It is canceled in July. C. It is only in August.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do in the end
A. Change her travel dates. B. Consider another tourist city. C. Wait for availability.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What has David been busy doing
A. Setting up a website. B. Designing a brand name. C. Completing a project.
11. What does David think of his current working hours
A. Not flexible. B. Long. C. Short.
12. What will David do at the end of this month
A Look for a job. B. Settle conflicts. C. Have a rest.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the woman invent a new system
A. To help her grandfather. B. To make people feel better. C. To create music.
14. How did the woman get the idea for this project
A. From reading a lot of books.
B. From her teacher’s suggestion.
C. From her own experience.
15. What does the woman plan to do
A. Sell the system to make money.
B. Keep improving the current project.
C. Stop working on the project.
16. What is the man’s attitude to the woman’s system
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Expectant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Reading a novel. B. Interviewing a professor. C. Hosting a program.
18. At what age did Margaret begin her school education
A.9. B.10. C.6.
19. Why was Margaret so well known at that time
A. She paid much attention to female topics.
B. She translated different types of literature.
C. She became a teacher at a young age.
20. What do we know about Margaret
A. She was the first female writer.
B. She dared to make sharp comments.
C. She was African American.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Amazing National Parks You Can’t Miss
Vatnajokull National Park
This park in Iceland is characterized by amazing glacial ice, impressive waterfalls, deep valleys, and still active volcanoes. Visitors can explore the park every day of the year, and there are guided hikes, ice walks, guided skiing trips, ice climbing, snowmobile, and even sailing trips between the icebergs on the surrounding lake.
Plitvice National Park
A total of 16 lakes are found within Croatia’s extraordinary Plitvice National Park. Depending on the angle of the sun and the minerals within the water, the lakes change from blue to green and everything in between. Keep an eye out for wildlife, such as European brown bears, wolves and wild cats. Bird viewers will be amazed here with over 126 species of birds recorded in the park.
Ranthambore National Park
Located in India, this park is famous for its royal Bengal tigers. It’s one of the only parks in the region where you can spot these big cats in their natural habitat. The best sights are between November and May. When you aren’t watching wildlife, there are ancient ruins to be found in the park, including a historic fortress (堡垒) overlooking the jungle.
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park is a fantastic place to lose yourself in the nature-based activities and attractive aboriginal (土著的) culture. Among the coastal wetlands, woodlands, and wilderness, there’s a wealth of exceptional wildlife. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, and those passionate about bird watching will be impressed by millions of birds calling the park home.
1. Why do lakes in Plitvice National Park change color
A. Because of the different seasons in Croatia.
B. Because of the visitors’ activities near the lakes.
C. Because of the sun’s angle and the minerals in the water.
D. Because of the number of birds and animals around the lakes.
2. What is the best time to visit Ranthambore National Park
A. Only December. B. Between June and October.
C. Between November and May. D. Every month of the year.
3. Who is the passage written for
A. Scientists who study wildlife in different countries.
B. Scientists who want to learn about India.
C. Students who need to write a report about volcanoes.
D. Travel lovers who want to explore wonderful national parks.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
B
Tove Jansson, the Finnish writer and artist, wrote her first “Moomin” story, featuring a snout-nosed troll (长鼻子精灵) living in a magical land threatened by a rising flood in 1940. This was eventually published in 1945 as The Little Trolls and the Great Flood, the first of nine Moomin books that became Finnish literary classics. The Moomin characters achieved international recognition when Jansson adapted them into a comic series for The Evening News in London in 1954, and saw renewed popularity again in the 1990s with an animated series and feature film.
However, Jansson’s life as an artist and peace activist is far less well-known. The newly opened exhibition in Paris, “Houses of Tove Jansson”, aimed to bring more attention to her work and the utopian vision (乌托邦愿景) that influenced it. It featured Moomin illustrations and cartoons, along with Jansson’s paintings, and designs for costumes and sets — many of them expressing a wish for peace and harmony.
Exhibit organizer Tuukka Laurila said that many characters in the Moomin series were inspired by Jansson’s personal relationships. Moomin papa and Moomin mother are often seen as representations of Jansson’s parents. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wirtanen, one of Tove Jansson’s close friends.
Born in Helsinki in 1914, Jansson began drawing at a young age and worked with magazines, creating around 100 illustrations. From 1944, she lived for half the year on Klovharun, a tiny island with only one house, enjoying a simple lifestyle and welcoming guests. This open-door friendliness is mirrored in the Moomin stories, where home symbolizes safety yet faces various threats.
Laurila shared that “Houses of Tove Jansson” encouraged visitors to explore her creativity and the important topics in her Moomin universe, from friendship to environmental awareness, making her impact significant even today. “She’s describing what we’re currently going through,” she added, “but it’s amazing to think that she wrote these about 80 years ago.”
4. What can we know about the Moomin characters
A. They didn’t appear on the screen.
B. Jansson created them with other partners.
C. They gained recognition in 1954 around the world.
D. They lived in a peaceful and safe land.
5. How do Jansson’s personal relationships affect the creation of the Moomin series
A. By offering Jansson enough funding to support her creation.
B. By helping Jansson solve problems in her creation process.
C. By providing inspiration for many characters in the Moomin series.
D. By helping Jansson promote the Moomin series to audiences worldwide.
6. What did Jansson do on Klovharun
A. She published most of her Moomin books there.
B. She held small exhibitions of her paintings.
C. She created over 100 illustrations for magazines.
D. She lived a simple life and welcomed guests.
7. Which of the following may Laurila agree with
A. Jansson’s works still have important meaning today.
B. Jansson’s Moomin stories have little to do with real-life issues.
C. The exhibition mentioned failed to show Jansson’s creativity.
D. The Moomin characters do not reflect Jansson’s personal life.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. A
C
A simple handshake may reveal more than just a greeting. A new study suggests that the way people shake hands could unconsciously communicate emotions and personality characteristics.
Dr. Emily Carter, a behavioral psychologist leading the research, studies non-verbal (非口头的) communication and its role in relationships. Her curiosity about handshakes began during a leadership workshop. She noticed that participants’ handshakes varied significantly, and she wondered if these differences might carry meaningful information. To test her idea, she and her team conducted an experiment.
The researchers found 200 volunteers and recorded their handshakes using high-speed cameras and pressure sensors. Participants were asked to shake hands with strangers, friends, and colleagues under different situations, such as meeting for the first time, resolving a conflict, or celebrating success. The team also measured participants’ heart rates and skin reactions to track emotional responses.
The findings were revealing. Strong, firm handshakes were often associated with confidence and enthusiasm, while weaker handshakes tended to signal nervousness or discomfort. Notably, longer handshakes with slight upward movements were linked to excitement, while short, rigid ones reflected tension. The study also illustrated that the temperature and moisture (湿度) of a person’s hand could reflect their emotional state. Warmer, slightly sweaty hands were more common when participants felt anxious or stressed, while cooler, dry hands were linked to calmness.
Carter believes these insights have practical applications. For instance, business professionals could use handshake analysis to better understand their clients’ emotions during negotiations. Similarly, advisors might use it as a tool to understand a client’s emotional state without relying only on verbal communication.
However, Carter cautions that handshakes are just one piece of the puzzle. “Human interaction is complex, and something as simple as a handshake can speak volumes, “ she says. As scientists continue to explore the mysteries of non-verbal communication, it’s clear that no single gesture can tell the whole story.
8. What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To describe an experiment. B. To introduce the main topic.
C. To tell a true story. D. To give an example.
9. Why did Dr. Emily and her team decide to conduct an experiment
A. To test if the differences in handshakes carry meaningful information.
B. To study the exact definition of non-verbal communication.
C. To record the heart rates of people in different social situations.
D. To help business professionals understand their clients better.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The specific steps of the experiment.
B. How to use handshake analysis in daily life.
C. The main results of the experiment.
D. How to shake hands with different people.
11. What does the last paragraph show
A. Handshake analysis has no real value.
B. A single gesture cannot explain everything.
C. Non-verbal communication has been fully explored by scientists.
D. Handshakes are the most important part of non-verbal communication.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
A group of farmers in Nigeria are using a new method to grow crops from moisture (水汽) in the air. The method, known as aeroponics, does not use soil. Instead, plant roots hang in the air and take in nutrients from water mist. The method could make a big difference in places where huge amounts of land have been made unfarmable.
Biochemist Samson Ogbole is popularly known as Nigeria’s smart farmer. He and his team are growing crops without soil at the technology-based farm they started three years ago in Abeokuta. Ogbole says they are working hard to end the seasonal food shortage in Nigeria. “It is just farming anytime during the year, meaning we can plant crops anytime during the year, and we can harvest anytime during the year.”
But setting up the aeroponics farm was not easy. It required more than $180,000. And people in Abeokuta boycotted this nontraditional method of farming. It took a lot of effort to change those people’s minds about it. In fact, in Nigeria, about 30 million hectares of farmland is being used, instead of the 78.5 million hectares required for food security. In the north, only 49 percent of the land is fertile, a situation that worries traditional farmers. Aeroponics, however, does not require traditional farm work or much land. Nutrients for the plants are controlled by a recycling system, greatly increasing productivity.
Dr. Phillip Ojo, Director-General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council, says the government welcomes the new farming method. Ojo notes that with aeroponics, farmers can quickly increase planting materials.
The agricultural industry represents about 40 percent of Nigeria’s economy. The government wants to greatly expand this percentage. For now, most farmers lack the technical knowledge to increase productivity. They also need access to high-quality seeds to guarantee (保证) better harvests. Technologically skilled farmers like Samson Ogbole are offering a new way forward.
12. What can be known about aeroponics
A. It is not affected by the seasons. B. It helps crops draw nutrients from the soil.
C. It will make the condition of the soil worse. D. It is aimed at bringing back farmland.
13. Why are Ogbole and his team working hard
A. To reduce the aeroponics farm.
B. To end the seasonal food shortage in Nigeria.
C. To get more support from other countries.
D. To help the poor all over the world.
14. What does the underlined word “boycotted” mean in paragraph 3
A. Welcomed. B. Approved. C. Obtained. D. Resisted.
15. What is Dr. Phillip Ojo’s attitude to aeroponics
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Supportive. D. Opposed.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you think of robots, a wide series of images may come to mind. Do you imagine them walking and talking like humans, completely integrating into our social life or performing difficult tasks with ease ____16____ However, one area where robots are making significant progress in healthcare.
Robots are increasingly being used in healthcare settings for a variety of tasks. From assisting in surgeries (外科手术) to providing companionship for the elderly, robots are becoming invaluable members of the healthcare team. But how do these robots know what and how to do ____17____
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) are key to a robot’s ability to understand and respond to its environment. ____18____ They can also analyze the collected data, and make informed decisions based on that information. For example, a robot designed to assist in surgeries can use sensors to monitor a patient’s vital signs in real time and change its actions accordingly. This ensures that the robot’s actions are always in the best interest of the patient.
In addition, robots are also playing a part in patient care. They can be programmed to provide specific exercises or treatments tailored to an individual patient’s needs. ____19____ Furthermore, robots can also reduce the workload of healthcare professionals.
____20____ Researchers are constantly working to improve them in the robotic systems. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see more robots playing a critical role in healthcare, changing the way we approach medical care.
A. They rely heavily on advanced technology.
B. The future of robotics in the use of surgeries is promising.
C. These technologies allow robots to detect changes in their surroundings.
D. However, the field of health care is not without challenges.
E. This personalized approach ensures patients receive the most effective treatment.
F. While robots have made remarkable advancements in recent years, they still face numerous challenges in truly copying human behavior.
G. Despite the many benefits of using robots in healthcare, there are still concerns about their safety and effectiveness.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. C 19. E 20. G
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
This story happened years ago. A carefully planned event started with Mike setting out for a walk, with his friend Olivia around their ____21____ on Saturday.
As Mike and Olivia wandered, an elderly man greeted them. The elderly man gave a standard gesture for “hello” ____22____ by deaf individuals. At first, Mike felt confused and thought, “Why is he behaving ____23____ today ” When they ____24____ the food store, the shopkeeper also signaled to them to fetch freshly baked cookies. This left them even more at a loss.
As Mike and Olivia left the store, a man dropped his fruits in a panic. They helped ____25____ those fruits without hesitation. Somehow, the man ____26____ them in sign language to take an apple each in return. Mike began to notice a pattern in these ____27____ interactions.
Then Mike and Olivia came to the community square, where everything made sense. “Hi, children. We’d like to prepare a ____28____ for you, because living in a world without ____29____ is our dream as well,” a familiar woman said in sign language. No wonder Mike and Olivia ____30____ well with the people they had met. She revealed that the whole thing was part of a community campaign ____31____ to help people like Mike and Olivia, who suffered from hearing loss.
The ____32____ finally came out. In just one month, the people on the way had secretly ____33____ to master sign language for Mike and Olivia. Realizing the efforts made on their behalf, Mike and Olivia were ____34____ to tears. This moment showed the power of empathy and the ____35____ of the inclusive (包容的) world.
21. A. gym B. campus C. country D. community
22. A. estimated B. ignored C. hated D. used
23. A. differently B. impolitely C. immediately D. ultimately
24. A. built B. reached C. tried D. predicted
25. A. call on B. pick up C. break down D. appeal to
26. A. waited B. ordered C. warned D. told
27. A. unusual B. boring C. scary D. embarrassing
28. A. surprise B. mistake C. conflict D. digest
29. A. routes B. gestures C. instances D. barriers
30. A. wandered B. read C. communicated D. argued
31. A. imagined B. designed C. hunted D. polluted
32. A. truth B. failure C. class D. blog
33. A. failed B. refused C. managed D. forgot
34. A. nervous B. moved C. disappointed D. worried
35. A. anger B. ban C. beauty D. draft
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Zhanhua winter jujube (枣) demonstration base in Zhanhua district, Binzhou, Shandong province, has been a picture of harvest ____36____ (recent). Reddish-brown fruits are so heavy that they make the branches bend low. This sight fully proves the great success ____37____ (achieve) in Zhanhua’s entire industry upgrade through years of efforts.
The Zhanhua winter jujube is recognized ____38____ a national geographical indication product. For decades, however, growing these jujubes was like betting on nature. “We entirely ____39____ (depend) on the weather in the past. ____40____ good year meant a satisfactory harvest, but if typhoons or frost hit, a year’s hard work was lost,” said Wang Chunjun, ____41____ has been a jujube farmer for the last 28 years.
Today, his orchard tells a different story. ____42____ (tradition) open-field planting has been replaced by modern greenhouses. Integrated water and fertilizer systems, intelligent temperature control, and automated pest monitoring are now standard, ____43____ (save) a lot of labor for jujube farmers. The district has established an intelligent management platform for the winter jujube industry. “The upgrade of the Zhanhua winter jujube industry represents an exploration of various ____44____ (path) for rural vitalization,” said Chen Yujuan, director of Zhanhua district. “We intend _____45_____ (increase) technological investment more to let this sweetness delight people across all seasons and throughout the nation.”
【答案】36. recently
37. achieved
38. as 39. depended
40. A 41. who
42. Traditional
43. saving 44. paths
45. to increase
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将在下周五举行校园AI展。请给你校交换生Simon写一封邮件，邀请他一起参加，内容包括：
1.活动内容；
2.发出邀请。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Simon,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Simon,
I am writing to extend a warm invitation to you for our school’s upcoming AI Exhibition, which is scheduled to take place next Friday afternoon.
The event, lasting from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium, will feature a variety of engaging activities including live robot demonstrations, interactive AI experience zones, and an innovation competition where students will showcase their self-designed AI projects.
I would be delighted if you could accompany me to this event, as I think it will be both educational and entertaining.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The corner of 71st Street is my corner. Most folks look at it and say there’s nothing there, just an empty lot. But they’re not looking hard enough.
My name is Tia. I live on the third floor of an apartment building. Some days, when my sisters are running after each other, and my brothers are yelling, and I feel like the walls of our apartment are about to burst, I run down to my corner. I walk through the tall grass. Butterflies and crickets scare up at my feet. I’m careful not to step on the flowers that grow here. If I’m really quiet, the birds go on about their business all around me. I sit down and close my eyes and listen to their songs. The sun warms my skin, and I wonder why I’m the only one who’s thankful for this place.
Some folks don’t respect this corner. I’ve seen them throw trash from their car windows as they speed down 71st. There is junk here, too — old chairs, a broken bicycle wheel, someone’s rusty mailbox.
One evening, Mama says, “Tia, the city wants to pave over that corner of yours. Turn it into a parking lot. It’s in the paper today.” I stop in my tracks. “Not my corner, Mama! They can’t do that!” “They can and they will,” says Mama, “unless somebody comes up with a better idea.”
“It just needs some cleaning up, that’s all. How come they can’t see that ” I run to my room and slam the door. Out of my window I can see my corner. Where will the birds and butterflies go when it’s all blacktop and concrete
Mama knocks softly at the door and steps in. “Tia, you see something in that corner that most folks don’t. You got to make them see what you see. Make some noise about it. No one ever got anywhere by sitting back and staying quiet.” That night, I lie awake for a long time. I’m thinking about what Mama said to me. In my heart, I know she’s right. I’ve got to do something.
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Early the next morning, I bring my “NO PARKING LOT!” sign to the corner.
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A week later, signs and noise spread all along 71st Street.
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【答案】例文
Early the next morning, I bring my “NO PARKING LOT!” sign to the corner. I hammer it firmly into the ground, the sound echoing through the quiet morning air. I start to pick up the trash scattered around, my hands getting dirty but my heart full of determination. Soon, my siblings see what I am doing and come to help. Neighbors walking by stop to ask what is going on. I tell them about the city’s plan and show them the beauty of the butterflies, crickets, and birds here. They look around thoughtfully, as if seeing the lot in a new light.
A week later, signs and noise spread all along 71st Street. More and more neighbors flock to join me. They wave anti-parking-banners high in the air and bring tools to clean it up further. When a city official comes to assess the site, he finds people gardening and talking happily. I step forward and explain why this place is precious. He looks at the lively scene and nods in approval. Days later, we receive the wonderful news: the parking lot plan is canceled My corner is saved, proving that the world shifts not from silence but from brave noise.