河北省邯郸市魏县六校2025-2026学年高二上学期12月联考英语试卷（含答案）

高二年级12月联考英语
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。每段对话读两遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C.
1. What will the man probably do next
A. Clean the floor.
B. Take his shoes off.
C. Give the woman his jacket.
2. Who broke the computer
A. The woman. B. The man speaker. C. Dam.
3. What will John’s children do this weekend
A. Perform in the theater.
B. Do their homework at home.
C. Play with the woman’s daughter.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Buying materials. B. Preparing for an art lesson. C. Painting a picture.
5. What happened to the man last night
A. He was locked out. B. He missed the bus. C. He lost his keys.
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. How much is the woman going to pay
A. 280 dollars. B. 401 dollars. C. 681 dollars.
7. What time will the woman arrive in New York
A. On Saturday evening. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday evening.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Classmates. C. Coworkers.
9. Why is the man unhappy with their weekends
A. They often do something new.
B. They never go out for a picnic.
C. They seldom spend weekends together.
10. What will the speakers do this weekend
A. Visit a friend. B. Go for a picnic. C. Watch football games.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What was the weather like recently
A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Rainy.
12. When does the woman usually leave the office
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:20 pm. C. At 7:10 pm.
13. What does the man plan to do next
A. Go to buy an umbrella.
B. Wait till the rain stops.
C. Borrow the woman’s umbrella.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Having an interview.
B. Asking for information.
C. Discussing a business plan.
15. Why did the man leave his last position
A. The chances for promotion were few.
B. He worked in the company for too long.
C. The boss asked for hard work from him.
16. What determines the promotion in the woman’s company
A. The age. B. The ability. C. The length of service.
17. How does the man probably feel in the end
A. Hopeful. B. Depressed. C. Puzzled.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When will the students reach the factory
A. At 7:35. B. At 7:55. C. At 8:25.
19. What activity is planned for the students in the afternoon
A. Seeing printing machines.
B. Listening to a speech.
C. Watching a game online.
20. What does the speaker remind the students to do
A. Bring some food.
B. Bring some water.
C. Ask questions about the factory.
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
Ready to take a closer look at the coolest museums in the world I guarantee you haven’t heard about the following.
Museo Anahuacalli(Mexico City, Mexico)
Created by artist Diego Rivera in Mexico City’s San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán, this museum is the world’s first collection of pre-Columbian artwork. The difference is that you’re experiencing art and culture in a museum built by someone with a passion for his root and cultural inheritance instead of a museum built by an academic group, which is pretty unheard-of.
Ghibli Museum(Tokyo, Japan)
If you know about Japanese animation, then you know about illustrator and storyteller Hayao Miyazaki. The museum, which explores his most famous projects, is considered one of the best in the world. In fact, tickets usually sell out immediately. If you want to get your tickets, you probably need to work with an online service.
Hong Kong Museum of History(Hong Kong, China)
What makes the Hong Kong Museum of History so endlessly explorable First, Hong Kong has a fascinating history, one that involves a lot of cultures and traditions. Second, Hong Kong is tiny, meaning those cultures have been mixed up and changed into something unique and distinct, from its approach to national security to space exploration. Third, it’s a top-ranking and award-winning museum that’s free to the public.
Museum of Old and New Art(Berriedale Australia)
Welcome to one of the coolest museums in the world — and one of the most controversial (有争议的), thanks to its hyper-experimental exhibits. With that being said, this is one of the coolest museums in the world thanks to the fact that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s designed to be a hangout space where people can discuss art, debate it, and maybe even have a laugh.
1. Which museum was established based on a person’s preference
A. Museo Anahuacalli. B. Ghibli Museum.
C. Hong Kong Museum of History. D. Museum of Old and New Art.
2. What does the author imply about the Ghibli Museum’s tickets
A. They are reasonably priced for all fans.
B. They are in high demand and hard to obtain.
C. They can be bought at the museum entrance.
D. They include free online services for visitors.
3. What is the common feature of the four museums
A. They were founded by famous artists.
B. They offer free admission to the public.
C. They focus on visual arts and experiments.
D. They emphasize unique cultural experiences.
B
I was seven years old and lived with my grandparents in California. I sat on the doctor’s exam table one week before school was to start. I feared the moment to get updated vaccinations (接种疫苗) so much that my mind went blank. The only thing I knew that would make the pain of a shot worthwhile was the balloon I had been promised.
I took that shot like a champion, without so much as a quiet “Ouch”. While I waited for the doctor to come back with my balloon, I thought about all the cool things I was going to do with that balloon. The doctor returned with a concerned look on his face and delivered the unfortunate news. “I’m sorry, Andrew, but we’re out of balloons.”
All my big plans for that balloon popped faster than that balloon ever would have. I was devastated. The entire way home, my grandma kept telling me that I should think positively, and everything would be okay.
Arriving at home, I was straight going through the house to the backyard door, ready to go outside and tell my dog all my troubles, when I looked out and saw the most amazing thing my seven-year-old eyes had ever seen. Our entire backyard was filled with floaty balloons!
We lived less than a mile from an amusement park. As it turned out, when the wind was just right, the balloons released from the daily parades would land neatly in our backyard.
I will never forget that day of whirling through those balloons and thinking they were all for me because I had to get my shots. And I will never forget my grandmother telling me throughout my life that if you just think positive thoughts, everything has a way of working out in the end.
4. How did Andrew feel after vaccination
A. Proud. B. Fearful. C. Surprised. D. Curious.
5 What does the underlined word “devastated” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Cheated and angry. B. Forgiven and relieved.
C. Shocked and upset. D. Satisfied and joyful.
6. What can be inferred about Andrew’s grandmother from the text
A. She was strict and demanding. B. She was optimistic and supportive.
C. She was disappointed with the doctor. D. She was indifferent to Andrew’s feelings.
7. What does Andrew learn from the whole experience
A. Grandmothers always know best. B. Vaccinations are necessary but painful.
C. Parades of amusement parks are magical. D. Positive thinking can lead to unexpected joys.
C
Scientists are worried that the largest iceberg (冰山) in the world is moving through the South Atlantic toward the island of South Georgia, which is a main breeding (繁殖) place for wildlife, especially penguins and seals.
The iceberg is officially known as A23a and it measures over 3,500 square kilometers. It has existed since 1986, when it broke off from the Antarctic shelf. But it didn’t leave Antarctica until 2020. Scientists have been using satellite imagery to follow the iceberg’s movements and their observations had shown the iceberg had not broken into smaller pieces like some other so-called “megabergs” that passed through the Southern Ocean. Predicting the iceberg’s exact path is difficult, but ocean conditions suggest it should reach South Georgia in two to four weeks.
Scientists are worried the iceberg will get caught on the underground continental shelf around South Georgia. If so, it could remain there for months or it could break into pieces, which could harm efforts by penguins and seals on the island to feed and raise their young. Icebergs that have grounded there in the past led to the deaths of young penguins and seals.
But Raul Cordero, a member of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, believes it is possible that the iceberg could miss the shelf and continue moving into open waters beyond South Georgia. The island acts as an obstacle (障碍) to ocean currents and therefore usually makes the water change direction long before it reaches the island. The iceberg is moved by that water flow, so the chances of it hitting are not that high. However, some iceberg pieces could affect the island.
It is summer in South Georgia and penguins and seals from the area have been looking for food in the cold Antarctic waters to bring back to their young. They might have to go around the iceberg if it gets stuck, which would take a lot of their energy, possibly leading to animal deaths. The seal and penguin populations on South Georgia have already been having a “bad season” with cases of bird flu.
8. What can we learn about iceberg A23a from the text
A. It has been moving since 2020.
B. It is a large iceberg for breeding.
C. It broke off from the Antarctic shelf in 2020.
D. Its path is more predictable than other icebergs.
9. What is Raul Cordero’s opinion about the iceberg’s path
A. It will definitely hit the South Georgia Island.
B. It will probably miss out the South Georgia Island.
C. It will break into pieces on the South Georgia Island.
D. It will block ocean currents to the South Georgia Island.
10. What could happen if the iceberg gets stuck near South Georgia Island
A. The iceberg will disappear more quickly.
B. It will bring bird flu virus to the island.
C. The weather there will become warmer.
D. Animals there will have trouble getting food.
11 Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. The History of Iceberg A23a.
B. How Icebergs Affect Global Sea Levels
C. Scientists Monitor Iceberg A23a’s Threat.
D. The Role of Satellite Imagery in Tracking Icebergs.
D
In households, restaurants and kitchens, you’ll occasionally hear someone call out the five-second rule — if food hits the floor and you pick it up in less than five seconds, it’s safe to eat because bacteria (细菌) on the floor don’t have enough time to take a ride on the food. But is it true
In 2003, Jillian Clarke, a senior high school student, put the five-second rule to the test. She dropped cookies on the floor for five seconds and found that bacteria transmitted to food very quickly, even in just five seconds, thus challenging the popular belief.
A few years later, food scientist Paul Dawson and his students also tested the five-second rule and found over 99% of the bacteria transmitted from the floor to food in just five seconds. “The five-second rule was just ridiculous,” Dawson concluded.
But in 2014, microbiology professor Anthony Hilton and his students restarted the debate. They studied the transmission of bacteria from a variety of indoor floor types to different food, with contact time ranging from three to 30 seconds. According to their results, the longer a piece of food was in contact with the floor, the more likely it was to contain bacteria. This could be seen as evidence in favor of the five-second rule, Hilton noted, but was not conclusive.
This motivated food science professor Donald Schaffner and his students to conduct a strict study on the accuracy of the five-second rule recently. They found that longer contact time resulted in more transmission but some transmission took place “instantaneously”, after less than 1 second, thus debunking (驳斥) the five-second rule once and for all.
Your chance of falling ill after eating food that has touched the floor depends on factors like how dirty the floor is and the type of bacteria present. Based on studies, the kitchen floor is one of the dirtiest spots in the house because the kitchen gets a lot of foot traffic and kitchen waste often falls on the floor, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. While most of the bacteria existing on kitchen floors are harmless, some can cause food poisoning.
12. What can we learn about the five-second rule from the text
A. It is a popular belief that has only spread in recent years.
B. It has never been questioned or challenged since its birth.
C. It has been proved to be a scientific law by many scientists.
D. It is applied to occasions where people prepare or consume food.
13. What does Anthony Hilton’s research result mean
A. Food on the floor for longer gets less bacteria.
B. It partially proves that the five-second rule is true.
C. Decisive favorable evidence for the five-second rule.
D. It is wrong to restart the debate on the five-second rule.
14. What finding of Donald Schaffner completely disproves the five-second rule
A. The transfer rate of bacteria. B. The dirty degree of the floor.
C. The precision of his research. D. The harm of different bacteria.
15. What is the author’s purpose in presenting the studies in order of time
A. To prove that all scientific beliefs are wrong.
B. To blame people who follow popular beliefs blindly.
C. To show how scientific understanding develops through research.
D. To demonstrate that high school students can conduct effective experiments.
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。
Scientists and medical professionals alike once held that when a person reaches adulthood, the brain is unable to form any new neural(神经的) connections. ____16____. A large number of studies have now proven that there is a direct correlation between keeping the brain active through exercises and brain training.
____17____
Whether it’s your smartphone, computer, GPS or calculator, being too dependent on these things is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes less efficient and lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time. So every time you have a simple calculation to do, use your given internal machine, your brain.
Prioritize(优先考虑) quality sleep
It is vital for good brain function that you get the needed amount of sleep per night that the experts recommend. When you sleep, your body removes all the toxins(毒素) that have built up during the day, and also regenerates cells. Studies show that the best time to get to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight and to get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest. ____18____.
Engage in mental workouts
There are many great ways to train your brain and keep it working and in check. ____19____. For more in-depth tips on brain training, one notable article outlines 10 effective ways to improve your memory and boost brainpower. You can search for it online.
Practice note-taking
It has been proven that writing down little notes and reminders for yourself actually helps to increase your brain power and is good for you. There are certain parts of the brain that are responsible for memories and memory. ____20____. Writing a journal, blog or email reminders can increase your brain capacity and ability to memorize important events or tasks.
A. However, this is not the case
B. Minimize dependence on technology
C. Writing notes can make fresh blood flow to these areas
D. Thus, ensuring high-quality sleep is essential for better brainpower
E. This means that once the brain matures, it is incapable of further development
F. Exercising your brain like memorizing numbers or passwords, is highly beneficial
G. Regular physical exercise is fundamental to keeping and improving our overall health
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。
Blake Dixon, an Ohio engineering enthusiast with a lifelong ____21____ for winter, transformed a childhood fantasy into reality by building a(n) ____22____ multi-room igloo (冰屋). ____23____ by his middle school dream of constructing a snow castle, Blake and friends overcame early ____24____ — including a collapsed (倒塌的) roof — to create a functional “snow castle” ____25____ a warm living room, hallway, and secondary space, ____26____ accommodating seven adults and two children.
The project ____27____ from a simple snow pile into a magic of ____28____. After reconstructing the collapsed ____29____ with creative problem-solving, Blake expanded his ____30____, later adding a fireplace, chimney, blankets, and even a(n) ____31____ “TV” to enhance the igloo’s warmth and ____32____. Shared on social media, the magical spot gained widespread praise, mixing winter fun with inviting socializing.
Blake ____33____ teamwork for the achievement, urging followers to “brainstorm ideas and make them happen” to inspire the youth. Blake’s story proves that passion and ____34____ can turn snowflakes into magic. The igloo stands as a proof of childhood wonder, sustainable creativity, and the power of small fantasies to motivate big ____35____.
21. A. passion B. fear C. habit D. curiosity
22. A. ordinary B. bold C. simple D. innovative
23. A. Inspired B. Discouraged C. Reminded D. Confused
24. A. theories B. accidents C. joys D. challenges
25. A. casting B. featuring C. meaning D. defending
26. A. blindly B. comfortably C. impossibly D. vividly
27. A. separated B. suffered C. differed D. developed
28. A. relief B. luck C. art D. dream
29. A. roof B. tool C. concept D. schedule
30. A. vision B. team C. budget D. cuisine
31. A. broken B. decorative C. ancient D. functional
32. A. motivation B. safety C. charm D. mystery
33. A. ignored B. credited C. denied D. rewarded
34. A. speed B. wealth C. humor D. willpower
35. A. smiles B. profits C. projects D. risks
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。
China’s first key national R&D project equipment for high-altitude wind energy — the world’s largest 5,000-square-meter power-generating kite — ____36____ (successful) completed all scheduled flight tests in Alxa Left Banner, North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Wednesday.
The China-made kite, ____37____ (develop) under a national program led by China Energy Engineering Corp, achieved full in-air deployment and retraction (部署与回收) during testing, ____38____ (mark) a solid step toward the engineering ____39____ (apply) of high-altitude wind power technology in China.
Looking like a giant kite, the power-generating kite can collect wind energy above 300 meters high and transmit it to the ground through a tether cable (电缆) that drives a generator. The ____40____ (late) test carried out the deployment and retraction of both a 5,000-square-meter kite and two 1,200-square-meter kites.
High-altitude wind energy, often described as ____41____ untouched “no-man’s land” of renewable power, offers significant potential thanks to its higher wind speeds, stable directions, ____42____ greater energy density. Currently two main technological paths ____43____(explore) globally — airborne and ground-based systems — but there is still a long way to go. In the airborne approach, lightweight wind turbines (风力涡轮机) are fixed on flying platforms ____44____ (generate) electricity in the sky. The recent test focused on the ground-based model, _____45_____ a working wind turbine deployed at high altitude captures wind energy to drive a ground-based generator.
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，你校英语角即将举办一次读书分享会。请你给你的英国交换生同学Chris写一封电子邮件，请他为这个活动设计一个主题并阐述原因，内容包括：
(1)提出请求；
(2)主题设计要求；
(3)期待回复。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为100个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
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。
Mike Anthony lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being unable to afford to live in his own place, he relies on the streets and undeveloped beaches of Honolulu to rest his head. He also takes advantage of the beautiful weather by playing baseball outside, in hopes of one day making it big.
One Friday, Mike was hitting some baseballs when he lost one in a narrow gap between the parking garage and a drugstore next door. After losing a total of six balls, he decided to go down after it.
The walls of the space were so narrow, around 9 inches that Mike wasn’t sure how he could fit. But being that those baseballs were some of his only possessions, Mike couldn’t afford to lose them. He decided to go down after them.
As he went down a little lower and a little lower, he realized there may be no coming back. That was the moment Mike realized he had actually got himself stuck between two walls.
Being homeless meant he didn’t have a cell phone, so he did the only thing he could think of, he yelled (叫喊) very loudly.
Passersby heard him yell for help and they called 911 at 2:06 pm. The Honolulu Fire Department immediately sent five units staffed with 20 personnel to the site. Rescuers, who communicated with Mike the entire time, initially tried lowering a rope to him from above but he was unable to grab it.
The large team of firefighters spent three hours working with all kinds of tools like saws, drills, and jackhammers trying to free Mike. It took a lot of manpower and the rescue attracted a large crowd of onlookers, who, filled with curiosity, fetched their phones to document the rescue scene.
In a last-ditch effort, firefighters broke through one of the walls to create an opening that was approximately 3 feet high and 4 feet wide. Finally, the firefighters were able to successfully free Mike through the opening at 5:23 pm.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mike was taken to the hospital following the rescue.
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After seeing the video about Mike online, people came forward to help him realize his dream.
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答案版
高二年级12月联考英语
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。每段对话读两遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C.
1. What will the man probably do next
A. Clean the floor.
B. Take his shoes off.
C. Give the woman his jacket.
2. Who broke the computer
A. The woman. B. The man speaker. C. Dam.
3. What will John’s children do this weekend
A. Perform in the theater.
B. Do their homework at home.
C. Play with the woman’s daughter.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Buying materials. B. Preparing for an art lesson. C. Painting a picture.
5. What happened to the man last night
A. He was locked out. B. He missed the bus. C. He lost his keys.
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. How much is the woman going to pay
A. 280 dollars. B. 401 dollars. C. 681 dollars.
7. What time will the woman arrive in New York
A. On Saturday evening. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday evening.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Classmates. C. Coworkers.
9. Why is the man unhappy with their weekends
A. They often do something new.
B. They never go out for a picnic.
C. They seldom spend weekends together.
10. What will the speakers do this weekend
A. Visit a friend. B. Go for a picnic. C. Watch football games.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What was the weather like recently
A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Rainy.
12. When does the woman usually leave the office
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:20 pm. C. At 7:10 pm.
13. What does the man plan to do next
A. Go to buy an umbrella.
B. Wait till the rain stops.
C. Borrow the woman’s umbrella.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Having an interview.
B. Asking for information.
C. Discussing a business plan.
15. Why did the man leave his last position
A. The chances for promotion were few.
B. He worked in the company for too long.
C. The boss asked for hard work from him.
16. What determines the promotion in the woman’s company
A. The age. B. The ability. C. The length of service.
17. How does the man probably feel in the end
A. Hopeful. B. Depressed. C. Puzzled.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When will the students reach the factory
A. At 7:35. B. At 7:55. C. At 8:25.
19. What activity is planned for the students in the afternoon
A. Seeing printing machines.
B. Listening to a speech.
C. Watching a game online.
20. What does the speaker remind the students to do
A. Bring some food.
B. Bring some water.
C. Ask questions about the factory.
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
Ready to take a closer look at the coolest museums in the world I guarantee you haven’t heard about the following.
Museo Anahuacalli(Mexico City, Mexico)
Created by artist Diego Rivera in Mexico City’s San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán, this museum is the world’s first collection of pre-Columbian artwork. The difference is that you’re experiencing art and culture in a museum built by someone with a passion for his root and cultural inheritance instead of a museum built by an academic group, which is pretty unheard-of.
Ghibli Museum(Tokyo, Japan)
If you know about Japanese animation, then you know about illustrator and storyteller Hayao Miyazaki. The museum, which explores his most famous projects, is considered one of the best in the world. In fact, tickets usually sell out immediately. If you want to get your tickets, you probably need to work with an online service.
Hong Kong Museum of History(Hong Kong, China)
What makes the Hong Kong Museum of History so endlessly explorable First, Hong Kong has a fascinating history, one that involves a lot of cultures and traditions. Second, Hong Kong is tiny, meaning those cultures have been mixed up and changed into something unique and distinct, from its approach to national security to space exploration. Third, it’s a top-ranking and award-winning museum that’s free to the public.
Museum of Old and New Art(Berriedale Australia)
Welcome to one of the coolest museums in the world — and one of the most controversial (有争议的), thanks to its hyper-experimental exhibits. With that being said, this is one of the coolest museums in the world thanks to the fact that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s designed to be a hangout space where people can discuss art, debate it, and maybe even have a laugh.
1. Which museum was established based on a person’s preference
A. Museo Anahuacalli. B. Ghibli Museum.
C. Hong Kong Museum of History. D. Museum of Old and New Art.
2. What does the author imply about the Ghibli Museum’s tickets
A. They are reasonably priced for all fans.
B. They are in high demand and hard to obtain.
C. They can be bought at the museum entrance.
D. They include free online services for visitors.
3. What is the common feature of the four museums
A. They were founded by famous artists.
B. They offer free admission to the public.
C. They focus on visual arts and experiments.
D. They emphasize unique cultural experiences.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
B
I was seven years old and lived with my grandparents in California. I sat on the doctor’s exam table one week before school was to start. I feared the moment to get updated vaccinations (接种疫苗) so much that my mind went blank. The only thing I knew that would make the pain of a shot worthwhile was the balloon I had been promised.
I took that shot like a champion, without so much as a quiet “Ouch”. While I waited for the doctor to come back with my balloon, I thought about all the cool things I was going to do with that balloon. The doctor returned with a concerned look on his face and delivered the unfortunate news. “I’m sorry, Andrew, but we’re out of balloons.”
All my big plans for that balloon popped faster than that balloon ever would have. I was devastated. The entire way home, my grandma kept telling me that I should think positively, and everything would be okay.
Arriving at home, I was straight going through the house to the backyard door, ready to go outside and tell my dog all my troubles, when I looked out and saw the most amazing thing my seven-year-old eyes had ever seen. Our entire backyard was filled with floaty balloons!
We lived less than a mile from an amusement park. As it turned out, when the wind was just right, the balloons released from the daily parades would land neatly in our backyard.
I will never forget that day of whirling through those balloons and thinking they were all for me because I had to get my shots. And I will never forget my grandmother telling me throughout my life that if you just think positive thoughts, everything has a way of working out in the end.
4. How did Andrew feel after vaccination
A. Proud. B. Fearful. C. Surprised. D. Curious.
5 What does the underlined word “devastated” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Cheated and angry. B. Forgiven and relieved.
C. Shocked and upset. D. Satisfied and joyful.
6. What can be inferred about Andrew’s grandmother from the text
A. She was strict and demanding. B. She was optimistic and supportive.
C. She was disappointed with the doctor. D. She was indifferent to Andrew’s feelings.
7. What does Andrew learn from the whole experience
A. Grandmothers always know best. B. Vaccinations are necessary but painful.
C. Parades of amusement parks are magical. D. Positive thinking can lead to unexpected joys.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
Scientists are worried that the largest iceberg (冰山) in the world is moving through the South Atlantic toward the island of South Georgia, which is a main breeding (繁殖) place for wildlife, especially penguins and seals.
The iceberg is officially known as A23a and it measures over 3,500 square kilometers. It has existed since 1986, when it broke off from the Antarctic shelf. But it didn’t leave Antarctica until 2020. Scientists have been using satellite imagery to follow the iceberg’s movements and their observations had shown the iceberg had not broken into smaller pieces like some other so-called “megabergs” that passed through the Southern Ocean. Predicting the iceberg’s exact path is difficult, but ocean conditions suggest it should reach South Georgia in two to four weeks.
Scientists are worried the iceberg will get caught on the underground continental shelf around South Georgia. If so, it could remain there for months or it could break into pieces, which could harm efforts by penguins and seals on the island to feed and raise their young. Icebergs that have grounded there in the past led to the deaths of young penguins and seals.
But Raul Cordero, a member of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, believes it is possible that the iceberg could miss the shelf and continue moving into open waters beyond South Georgia. The island acts as an obstacle (障碍) to ocean currents and therefore usually makes the water change direction long before it reaches the island. The iceberg is moved by that water flow, so the chances of it hitting are not that high. However, some iceberg pieces could affect the island.
It is summer in South Georgia and penguins and seals from the area have been looking for food in the cold Antarctic waters to bring back to their young. They might have to go around the iceberg if it gets stuck, which would take a lot of their energy, possibly leading to animal deaths. The seal and penguin populations on South Georgia have already been having a “bad season” with cases of bird flu.
8. What can we learn about iceberg A23a from the text
A. It has been moving since 2020.
B. It is a large iceberg for breeding.
C. It broke off from the Antarctic shelf in 2020.
D. Its path is more predictable than other icebergs.
9. What is Raul Cordero’s opinion about the iceberg’s path
A. It will definitely hit the South Georgia Island.
B. It will probably miss out the South Georgia Island.
C. It will break into pieces on the South Georgia Island.
D. It will block ocean currents to the South Georgia Island.
10. What could happen if the iceberg gets stuck near South Georgia Island
A. The iceberg will disappear more quickly.
B. It will bring bird flu virus to the island.
C. The weather there will become warmer.
D. Animals there will have trouble getting food.
11 Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. The History of Iceberg A23a.
B. How Icebergs Affect Global Sea Levels
C. Scientists Monitor Iceberg A23a’s Threat.
D. The Role of Satellite Imagery in Tracking Icebergs.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
In households, restaurants and kitchens, you’ll occasionally hear someone call out the five-second rule — if food hits the floor and you pick it up in less than five seconds, it’s safe to eat because bacteria (细菌) on the floor don’t have enough time to take a ride on the food. But is it true
In 2003, Jillian Clarke, a senior high school student, put the five-second rule to the test. She dropped cookies on the floor for five seconds and found that bacteria transmitted to food very quickly, even in just five seconds, thus challenging the popular belief.
A few years later, food scientist Paul Dawson and his students also tested the five-second rule and found over 99% of the bacteria transmitted from the floor to food in just five seconds. “The five-second rule was just ridiculous,” Dawson concluded.
But in 2014, microbiology professor Anthony Hilton and his students restarted the debate. They studied the transmission of bacteria from a variety of indoor floor types to different food, with contact time ranging from three to 30 seconds. According to their results, the longer a piece of food was in contact with the floor, the more likely it was to contain bacteria. This could be seen as evidence in favor of the five-second rule, Hilton noted, but was not conclusive.
This motivated food science professor Donald Schaffner and his students to conduct a strict study on the accuracy of the five-second rule recently. They found that longer contact time resulted in more transmission but some transmission took place “instantaneously”, after less than 1 second, thus debunking (驳斥) the five-second rule once and for all.
Your chance of falling ill after eating food that has touched the floor depends on factors like how dirty the floor is and the type of bacteria present. Based on studies, the kitchen floor is one of the dirtiest spots in the house because the kitchen gets a lot of foot traffic and kitchen waste often falls on the floor, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. While most of the bacteria existing on kitchen floors are harmless, some can cause food poisoning.
12. What can we learn about the five-second rule from the text
A. It is a popular belief that has only spread in recent years.
B. It has never been questioned or challenged since its birth.
C. It has been proved to be a scientific law by many scientists.
D. It is applied to occasions where people prepare or consume food.
13. What does Anthony Hilton’s research result mean
A. Food on the floor for longer gets less bacteria.
B. It partially proves that the five-second rule is true.
C. Decisive favorable evidence for the five-second rule.
D. It is wrong to restart the debate on the five-second rule.
14. What finding of Donald Schaffner completely disproves the five-second rule
A. The transfer rate of bacteria. B. The dirty degree of the floor.
C. The precision of his research. D. The harm of different bacteria.
15. What is the author’s purpose in presenting the studies in order of time
A. To prove that all scientific beliefs are wrong.
B. To blame people who follow popular beliefs blindly.
C. To show how scientific understanding develops through research.
D. To demonstrate that high school students can conduct effective experiments.
【答案】12 D 13. B 14. A 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。
Scientists and medical professionals alike once held that when a person reaches adulthood, the brain is unable to form any new neural(神经的) connections. ____16____. A large number of studies have now proven that there is a direct correlation between keeping the brain active through exercises and brain training.
____17____
Whether it’s your smartphone, computer, GPS or calculator, being too dependent on these things is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes less efficient and lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time. So every time you have a simple calculation to do, use your given internal machine, your brain.
Prioritize(优先考虑) quality sleep
It is vital for good brain function that you get the needed amount of sleep per night that the experts recommend. When you sleep, your body removes all the toxins(毒素) that have built up during the day, and also regenerates cells. Studies show that the best time to get to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight and to get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest. ____18____.
Engage in mental workouts
There are many great ways to train your brain and keep it working and in check. ____19____. For more in-depth tips on brain training, one notable article outlines 10 effective ways to improve your memory and boost brainpower. You can search for it online.
Practice note-taking
It has been proven that writing down little notes and reminders for yourself actually helps to increase your brain power and is good for you. There are certain parts of the brain that are responsible for memories and memory. ____20____. Writing a journal, blog or email reminders can increase your brain capacity and ability to memorize important events or tasks.
A. However, this is not the case
B. Minimize dependence on technology
C. Writing notes can make fresh blood flow to these areas
D. Thus, ensuring high-quality sleep is essential for better brainpower
E. This means that once the brain matures, it is incapable of further development
F. Exercising your brain like memorizing numbers or passwords, is highly beneficial
G. Regular physical exercise is fundamental to keeping and improving our overall health
【答案】16. A 17. B 18. D 19. F 20. C
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。
Blake Dixon, an Ohio engineering enthusiast with a lifelong ____21____ for winter, transformed a childhood fantasy into reality by building a(n) ____22____ multi-room igloo (冰屋). ____23____ by his middle school dream of constructing a snow castle, Blake and friends overcame early ____24____ — including a collapsed (倒塌的) roof — to create a functional “snow castle” ____25____ a warm living room, hallway, and secondary space, ____26____ accommodating seven adults and two children.
The project ____27____ from a simple snow pile into a magic of ____28____. After reconstructing the collapsed ____29____ with creative problem-solving, Blake expanded his ____30____, later adding a fireplace, chimney, blankets, and even a(n) ____31____ “TV” to enhance the igloo’s warmth and ____32____. Shared on social media, the magical spot gained widespread praise, mixing winter fun with inviting socializing.
Blake ____33____ teamwork for the achievement, urging followers to “brainstorm ideas and make them happen” to inspire the youth. Blake’s story proves that passion and ____34____ can turn snowflakes into magic. The igloo stands as a proof of childhood wonder, sustainable creativity, and the power of small fantasies to motivate big ____35____.
21. A. passion B. fear C. habit D. curiosity
22. A. ordinary B. bold C. simple D. innovative
23. A. Inspired B. Discouraged C. Reminded D. Confused
24. A. theories B. accidents C. joys D. challenges
25. A. casting B. featuring C. meaning D. defending
26. A. blindly B. comfortably C. impossibly D. vividly
27. A. separated B. suffered C. differed D. developed
28. A. relief B. luck C. art D. dream
29. A. roof B. tool C. concept D. schedule
30. A. vision B. team C. budget D. cuisine
31. A. broken B. decorative C. ancient D. functional
32. A. motivation B. safety C. charm D. mystery
33. A. ignored B. credited C. denied D. rewarded
34. A. speed B. wealth C. humor D. willpower
35. A. smiles B. profits C. projects D. risks
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 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。
China’s first key national R&D project equipment for high-altitude wind energy — the world’s largest 5,000-square-meter power-generating kite — ____36____ (successful) completed all scheduled flight tests in Alxa Left Banner, North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Wednesday.
The China-made kite, ____37____ (develop) under a national program led by China Energy Engineering Corp, achieved full in-air deployment and retraction (部署与回收) during testing, ____38____ (mark) a solid step toward the engineering ____39____ (apply) of high-altitude wind power technology in China.
Looking like a giant kite, the power-generating kite can collect wind energy above 300 meters high and transmit it to the ground through a tether cable (电缆) that drives a generator. The ____40____ (late) test carried out the deployment and retraction of both a 5,000-square-meter kite and two 1,200-square-meter kites.
High-altitude wind energy, often described as ____41____ untouched “no-man’s land” of renewable power, offers significant potential thanks to its higher wind speeds, stable directions, ____42____ greater energy density. Currently two main technological paths ____43____(explore) globally — airborne and ground-based systems — but there is still a long way to go. In the airborne approach, lightweight wind turbines (风力涡轮机) are fixed on flying platforms ____44____ (generate) electricity in the sky. The recent test focused on the ground-based model, _____45_____ a working wind turbine deployed at high altitude captures wind energy to drive a ground-based generator.
【答案】36. successfully
37. developed
38. marking
39. application
40. latest 41. an
42. and 43. are being explored
44. to generate
45. where
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，你校英语角即将举办一次读书分享会。请你给你的英国交换生同学Chris写一封电子邮件，请他为这个活动设计一个主题并阐述原因，内容包括：
(1)提出请求；
(2)主题设计要求；
(3)期待回复。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为100个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
How have you been lately Our school English Corner is gearing up for a reading sharing meeting next Friday, and I’m writing to turn to you for a favor.
Could you help design a theme for this event Your unique Western cultural background is sure to bring creative ideas that differ from ours. The theme needs to link closely with reading, be simple enough for all students to grasp, and preferably encourage everyone to share their favorite books actively.
It would be great if you could share your theme and the reasons for choosing it by this Sunday. Looking forward to your reply!
Yours sincerely,
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。
Mike Anthony lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being unable to afford to live in his own place, he relies on the streets and undeveloped beaches of Honolulu to rest his head. He also takes advantage of the beautiful weather by playing baseball outside, in hopes of one day making it big.
One Friday, Mike was hitting some baseballs when he lost one in a narrow gap between the parking garage and a drugstore next door. After losing a total of six balls, he decided to go down after it.
The walls of the space were so narrow, around 9 inches that Mike wasn’t sure how he could fit. But being that those baseballs were some of his only possessions, Mike couldn’t afford to lose them. He decided to go down after them.
As he went down a little lower and a little lower, he realized there may be no coming back. That was the moment Mike realized he had actually got himself stuck between two walls.
Being homeless meant he didn’t have a cell phone, so he did the only thing he could think of, he yelled (叫喊) very loudly.
Passersby heard him yell for help and they called 911 at 2:06 pm. The Honolulu Fire Department immediately sent five units staffed with 20 personnel to the site. Rescuers, who communicated with Mike the entire time, initially tried lowering a rope to him from above but he was unable to grab it.
The large team of firefighters spent three hours working with all kinds of tools like saws, drills, and jackhammers trying to free Mike. It took a lot of manpower and the rescue attracted a large crowd of onlookers, who, filled with curiosity, fetched their phones to document the rescue scene.
In a last-ditch effort, firefighters broke through one of the walls to create an opening that was approximately 3 feet high and 4 feet wide. Finally, the firefighters were able to successfully free Mike through the opening at 5:23 pm.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mike was taken to the hospital following the rescue.
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After seeing the video about Mike online, people came forward to help him realize his dream.
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【答案】Mike was taken to the hospital following the rescue. At the hospital, doctors carefully examined him and found that, fortunately, he only had some minor bruises and cuts. While receiving treatment, Mike couldn’t help but express his deep gratitude to the firefighters. He knew that without their timely and professional help, he might have been stuck there forever. The firefighters, in turn, encouraged him to stay positive and not give up on his dreams. They told him that everyone deserved a chance to pursue what they loved, no matter what their circumstances were.
After seeing the video about Mike online, people came forward to help him realize his dream. The video of Mike’s rescue had gone viral, and many people were moved by his story. Some baseball fans donated baseballs and equipment to him, hoping he could continue his passion. Others offered to help him find a place to live and even provided job opportunities. Mike was overwhelmed by the kindness and support he received. With the help of these kind-hearted people, Mike was able to move into a small apartment and start a part-time job. He also joined a local baseball team and was training hard every day, getting closer and closer to his dream of making it big in baseball.