2025~2026学年第一学期拉萨市高中期末联考高二英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等信息写在答题卡相应的位置上。
3.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。作答非选择题时，请用0.5mm黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When does the man's plane take off
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 7:00.
2. Why did the woman go to town
A. To buy books. B. To draw some money.
C. To learn about e-payment.
3. What is Jessica's second language at the university
A. English. B. Chinese. C. French.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hospital. B. In a school. C. At home.
5. How does the boy sound
A. Upset. B. Excited. C. Confused.
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 man doing
A. Buying tickets. B. Changing tickets. C. Selling tickets.
7. How much will the man pay for the tickets
A. $25. B. $35. C. $50.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How long has the man kept his old computer
A. Six months. B. Two years. C. Six years.
9 How is the man's new computer different from the old one
A. It's bigger. B. It's cheaper. C. It's faster.
10. What does the man sometimes do with the computer
A. He plays games. B. He sends emails. C. He listens to songs.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did the woman learn in her English class today
A. Months. B. Weather. C. Hobbies.
12. In which language does the English teacher teach her students
A. English. B. Spanish. C. French.
13. What does Ms Parks say about the woman's pronunciation
A. Terrible. B. So-so. C. Excellent.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Free time activities. B. School clubs. C. Part-time jobs.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He is usually relaxed.
B. He likes to stay up late.
C. He is interested in boxing.
16. How often does the woman practice in the band
A. Three times a week. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.
17. What does the woman think of her busy life
A. Tiring. B. Interesting. C. Surprising.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How much does a family pay for the museum online broadcast
A. 19.9 yuan. B. 90.9 yuan. C. 174 yuan.
19. Where do the village students go on the online museum tour
A. In the closest library. B. At their homes. C. In classrooms.
20. What's the project mainly about
A. Online shopping. B. Online museum tour. C. Online courses.
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
Summer is a great time to improve your child’s reading!
Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his or her reading gains during the past school year and can also prepare him or her for the next year!
How to sign up:
We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer!
* Go to www.summerreading.org
* Select “Parent” (NOT “Teacher”)
* Click on the blue “Sign Up”
What we provide:
We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities. To make summer reading easy, we have selected interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels. You can go to www.summerreading.org to download and print the articles for free.
How to use:
Tip 1: Articles for summer reading should be easy to understand so be sure to choose articles at your child’s reading level. Don’t be afraid to start with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that he or she reads, reads, reads!
Tip 2: It’s also important to help your child develop good reading habits. Help him or her keep a good record of his or her summer reading. Besides, encourage him or her to discuss what he or she has read with family members. That way you will all have a good time.
We wish you and your family a great summer!
1. What does the writer want parents to do
A. Read books for their children. B. Improve their children’s reading.
C. Develop their reading habits. D. Choose suitable articles to read.
2. Which of the following is not mentioned for signing up for your child
A. Select “Parent” (NOT “Teacher”). B. Go to www.summerreading.org.
C. Call the service number. D. Click on the blue “Sign Up”.
3. How many tips are for parents
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
Gitanjali Rao, born in 2005, is an Indian American writer and scientist. Her parents, who both worked in education, encouraged her curiosity and love for learning. When she was four years old, her uncle gave her a science set. This small gift got her very interested in how things work. At seven, she earned the title Davidson Young Scholar because of her strong skills in science and math.
In 2017, Rao won the first place in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. This brought her wide attention. She decided to use her talents to solve real problems. After learning about unsafe drinking water in Flint, Michigan, she created Tethys. This device tests water for dangerous lead and sends results to a phone. Later, she designed Kindly, an app that uses computer smarts to find hurtful online messages early. She also built Epione, a tool to help doctors spot signs of drug addiction.
Rao is also a writer. Her first book, Baby Brother Wonders, came out in 2015 when she was just ten. In 2020, she published A Young Person’s Guide to Science and Technology. That same year, TIME Magazine chose her as the first ever Kid of the Year, featuring her on its cover. She also received other important awards including a place on Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list.
Outside of science, Rao enjoys Indian classical dance, singing and playing the piano. She has shared her ideas at TEDx events and appeared in a Marvel television show. Her story teaches us that young people can make a big difference in the world.
4. What first started Rao’s interest in science
A. Her parents’ jobs. B. A gift from her uncle.
C. Winning a school competition. D. Reading about water problems.
5. What problem does Kindly aim to solve
A. Drug’s effectiveness. B. Water prices.
C. Hurtful online messages. D. Lack of science education.
6. What happened to Rao in 2020
A. She joined a TV show. B. She wrote her first book.
C. She won the 3M Challenge. D. She was named as Kid of the Year.
7. What is Rao’s belief about technology according to her inventions
A. It belongs only to labs. B. It should benefit society.
C. It should replace doctors. D. Its main purpose is entertainment.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing increased deadly air pollution. AI requires huge computer processing, demanding constant electricity from power plants and backup generators. This pollution is projected to cause over 1,000 early deaths yearly in the U.S. by 2030, with public health costs nearing $ 20 billion annually due to illnesses and missed work or school days.
Despite these impacts, the problem appears overlooked by the tech industry. “If you examine tech companies’ sustainability reports, they mention carbon emissions (碳排放) and water use, but completely ignore harmful air pollutants already damaging public health,” explains Shaolei Ren, a study author.
The research team recommends that tech companies report air pollution from their electricity use and generators. They also call for proper compensation for communities suffering the worst health effects from this pollution.
Notably, AI-related air pollution harms certain low-income neighborhoods more severely, partly because they often sit closer to power sources. Furthermore, pollution spreads across state boundaries. “Data centers pay local taxes,” Ren notes, “but health impacts reach nationwide. Other affected areas receive no compensation.” For example, pollution from Virginia data centers spreads into seven neighboring regions.
As tech companies compete to launch new AI services, dangerous air pollutants — especially tiny particles entering lungs — are expected to rise sharply. By 2030, health damage from AI pollution could match that of all vehicles in California.
“AI’s growth hugely increases demand for data centers and energy, making it the fastest-growing energy user across all industries,” Ren states. Training just one major AI model creates pollution equal to 10,000 car trips between Los Angeles and New York.
“If your relatives have asthma or heart conditions, this pollution may harm them today. This serious health problem cannot wait,” Ren warns.
8. What do tech company reports fail to include about environmental impact
A. Power plants’ costs. B. Harmful air pollutants.
C. Carbon emissions data. D. Water conservation efforts.
9. What does the underlined word “compensation” in paragraph 3 most likely mean
A. Money or support for losses suffered. B. New equipment to reduce pollution.
C. Scientific research on air quality. D. Medical treatment for illnesses.
10. Why does Ren say pollution spreads “nationwide”
A. To argue for higher local taxes.
B. To prove generators are inefficient.
C. To encourage relocation from cities.
D. To show all affected communities require attention.
11. What is the main concern of the text
A. Data centers consume too much water.
B. AI development reduces job opportunities.
C. Tech companies ignore pollution problems.
D. AI growth creates severe air pollution and health dangers.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. D
D
Recent research challenges decades of belief about money and happiness. While past studies claimed wealth weakly affects happiness in rich nations, new findings prove income comparison powerfully shapes joy. The key is “relative wealth” — feeling richer than others brings more happiness than high income or education alone.
Researchers analyzed 357 global surveys covering 2.3 million people. Participants ranked themselves on a 10-level “status ladder (地位等级)” comparing their position to society. Results revealed social comparison drives over 70% of money’s impact on happiness — far outweighing actual resources. “Money gains power when measured against others,” explains lead researcher Dr. Lee.
The researchers also found that the effect of social comparison was stronger in countries, such as Singapore. Resource competition forces constant social evaluation. Yet upward comparisons often backfire. As Mark Twain observed, “Comparison is the death of joy.” Having just a little more money than your parents doesn’t bring much satisfaction, because nowadays the neighbors are clearly much wealthier.
Critically, economic growth sometimes fails to improve national happiness. Why The study suggests unequal progress makes many feel left behind despite personal gains. True well-being requires advancing both personally and relatively within society’s position ladder. Lawmakers thus must balance wealth creation with fair competition policies.
12. How does the study measure “relative wealth”
A. By measuring education levels. B. By using a 10-level status ladder.
C. By researching job satisfaction forms. D. By analyzing spending habits.
13. Why does the author mention Mark Twain’s words
A. To criticize social comparison. B. To claim historical wisdom is outdated.
C. To emphasize Singapore’s uniqueness. D. To indicate money’s declining importance.
14. What can be inferred about traditional economic policies
A. They overvalue absolute income growth. B. They effectively use social comparison.
C. They prioritize education over wealth. D. They ignore resource competition.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Absolute Wealth: Real Path to Happiness
B. Why Money Fails to Buy Joy in Modern Society
C. The Hidden Power of Relative Wealth Comparison
D. Education vs. Income: New Research Findings
【答案】12. B 13. A 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。
Teenagers are not only creative, but they welcome ideas and suggestions as they are open-minded. In today’s world everybody goes after “wants” and “achievements”. However, it is essential for parents to ensure that their children grow up with the emotions of gratitude and kindness. That’s the reason why teenagers should take up volunteering chances. ____16____.
Help them make a difference.
____17____ Playing with adopted cats, cleaning a beach or neighbourhood show that beyond looks, grades, and money, their time and effort have a greater impact on those around them. They not only bring care and help to others, but also find more chances for themselves to improve.
Help them build appreciation.
Maybe your teenagers don’t know that many animals and people out there need help. Let them get out there and understand the trouble of families living from hand to mouth. ____18____. Soon, not getting their new pair of jeans or a new watch won't seem as bad.
Help them widen their social circle.
A teen’s social circle is mainly friends from school and family. While volunteering, teens get the chance to meet people outside of their usual circle. ____19____. Some of them could actively impact their future. Moreover, they’ll learn how to behave and communicate with people from different backgrounds.
Help them explore and discover interests.
While picking from different volunteering chances, teens can choose an area that interests them. ____20____. If they’re passionate about animals, they can help at an animal shelter. If they’re undecided, they can try to discover untapped interests.
A. Volunteering lets teens meet like-minded people
B. It helps them develop life skills and know their worth
C. They will know how lucky they are and form a new idea.
D. Here are a few ways in which volunteering benefits teenagers
E. Their actions can bring smiles to people’s faces and hope to animals
F. Volunteering is an excellent way to show teens first-hand what they’re able to do
G. For instance, if they are interested in teaching, they can choose to volunteer as a tutor
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. A 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A young man was driving his new car down a neighborhood street to the gas station when he noticed a young boy waving his arms wildly. The boy seemed to be ____21____ to get his attention, but the man kept driving, thinking it was just a child ____22____ around. A few moments later, he drove back and saw the boy again, this time looking more ____23____. The man decided to ___24___ and rolled down his window. “What’s wrong ” he asked.
The boy, out of breath, explained, “Sir, my brother ____25____ out of his wheelchair and is badly hurt. I’ve been trying to get someone to stop and ____26____, but no one is paying attention.” The man saw the fear in the boy’s eyes and immediately felt ____27____ for not stopping sooner.
Without ____28____, he got out of his car and ____29____ the boy to where his brother lay on the ground. The ____30____ boy had bruises and cuts, and it was clear that he needed help. The man ____31____ lifted him back into his wheelchair, making sure he was comfortable. He then helped the younger boy ____32____ up his brother’s wounds and made sure they were both okay.
As he walked back to his car, the boy called out, “Thank you, sir. You’re a really kind person.” The man smiled and ____33____. He got into his car and drove home, but the ____34____ left a deep impression on him. He realized that sometimes in the rush of daily life, we can easily ____35____ the needs of others. From then on, he made an effort to be more aware and responsive to the people around him.
21. A. pretending B. trying C. refusing D. forgetting
22. A. fighting B. singing C. reading D. playing
23. A. anxious B. angry C. excited D. bored
24. A. speed up B. turn around C. pull over D. give up
25. A. fell B. jumped C. ran D. walked
26. A. work B. study C. help D. rest
27. A. proud B. regretful C. satisfied D. curious
28. A. difficulty B. permission C. exception D. hesitation
29. A. carried B. followed C. sent D. led
30. A. lazy B. clever C. injured D. confused
31. A. secretly B. carefully C. suddenly D. creatively
32. A. set B. make C. mix D. clean
33. A. waved B. shouted C. cried D. thanked
34. A. view B. story C. experience D. performance
35. A. reduce B. express C. understand D. ignore
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
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
Wei Sixiao has won the 2024 Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize ____36____ his novel Tu Guang Cun Mu (Vast Land, Small Tree), ____37____ (beat) other four shortlisted writers. The annual prize, cofounded in 2018 by the Swiss luxury watch brand Blancpain and Chinese publisher Imaginist, aims ____38____ (bring) attention to Chinese writers under 45. The winner receives a cash prize of 300, 000 yuan and a Blancpain watch.
The judges praised Wei’s novel for its detailed realism ____39____ its continuation of the tradition of Chinese rural literature. It explores the changes in rural life over decades, from ____40____ (tradition) farming to modern scenes like tractors, social media and elections. However, some critics, such as Zhang Dinghao, questioned ____41____ Wei’s work was repetitive. Wei admitted this but ____42____ (stress) his effort to present fresh elements in each novel.
Born in a village in Shandong Province in 1986, Wei focuses on rural life. His novel Tu Guang Cun Mu ___43___ (divide) into two parts: Aspects, which looks closely at specific people and ____44____ (event), and A Year, which documents rural life in a nonfictional (纪实的) way. Inspired by W.G. Sebald’s style, Wei mixes fiction and nonfiction. The novel _____45_____ (clear) describes over 100 characters experiencing life’s ups and downs. Actor-director Joan Chen praised the book for its deep understanding of rural life and its ability to bring out strong emotions.
【答案】36. for
37. beating
38. to bring
39. and 40. traditional
41. whether##if
42. stressed
43. is divided
44. events 45. clearly
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，你的交换生朋友 Martin对中国饮食文化很感兴趣，并打算在春节期间邀请家人来中国品尝美食。他想请你给他一些这方面的建议。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1. 介绍春节饮食习俗；
2. 推荐一道你家乡的特色菜。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Martin,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Martin,
I’m delighted to hear that you and your family are coming to China to experience our Spring Festival. The main custom of the festival is the New Year’s Eve dinner, where families gather to feast on symbolic dishes like dumplings, which represent wealth and luck, especially in the north. In the south, people prefer tangyuan—sweet rice balls symbolizing unity.
For my hometown specialty, I must insist that you and your family try Peking Duck. The duck is hung and flame-roasted, shaved into slices, dipped in sweet flour sauce, and wrapped inside a paper-thin pancake. I bet it will be an unforgettable experience for you and your family.
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。
One evening in my third year of university, my mom called Avadhoot and told him that I’d been really quiet lately, always staying in my room all day, and asked if he could talk to me. Avadhoot agreed right away. We’d been best friends since primary school, and even though we went to different universities, we made it a point to keep in touch regularly.
That weekend, Avadhoot took the earliest train to my hometown, and we met at our favorite café — the one we’d visited every Saturday after school since we were 15. “Hey,” he said, sliding into the seat opposite and tapping my hand gently. “Your mom said you’ve been down. Do you want to talk I’ve got all afternoon to listen.” I bit my lip, and my eyes were heavy with worry. Then I said, “It’s my term paper on science. I have been working on it for weeks, but every time I read it, it feels awful. I keep thinking I’m not good enough. I’m scared that I’ll let my professor down.” I added softly, “I didn’t want to say anything to you at first because I was scared of taking up your time with your lab stuff. You’ve already got enough on your plate.”
Avadhoot went quiet for a second, and then leaned forward, his tone soft but firm. “You know, for the past three weeks, every time I texted to ask how you were, you’d just say ‘busy with the paper’ and change the subject. It turns out that you were just trying not to bother (麻烦) me ” He shook his head. “Don’t you remember Friends are supposed to bother each other.”
I looked at him, tears just pooling in the corners of my eyes. “I…I just didn’t want to add more to your troubles,” I said.
“Your feelings aren’t ‘a trouble’ — they’re really important,” he said gently. “Tell me more about the paper. What part feels hardest ” I pulled out my laptop and showed him my work. For the next few hours, he listened carefully, asked questions about my ideas, and even suggested adding a story about the small solar project we’d done together in high school.
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。
When we finished, my eyes shone again.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A week later, Avadhoot called to ask about the term paper.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
When we finished, my eyes shone again. “This is just what I need!” I said, saving the paper quickly. “Adding that solar project story makes it more interesting.” We picked up our bags and walked out of the café. “Let me walk you to the station,” I said. We chatted lightly about our old school days on the way, laughing as we remembered how we’d stayed after class to fix the solar project’s broken wire.
A week later, Avadhoot called to ask about the term paper. “I sent it yesterday!” I said excitedly. “My professor emailed me back, saying the solar project story made the paper feel real. Thank you, Avadhoot.” He laughed and said, “What are friends for ” That simple question stayed with me as I hung up, and I thought to myself that the café talk didn’t just fix my term paper — it made me understand when I’m stuck, the right person will show up, say “let’s figure this out together”, and make me feel like my troubles are worth sharing.2025~2026学年第一学期拉萨市高中期末联考高二英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等信息写在答题卡相应的位置上。
3.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。作答非选择题时，请用0.5mm黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When does the man's plane take off
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 7:00.
2. Why did the woman go to town
A. To buy books. B. To draw some money.
C. To learn about e-payment.
3. What is Jessica's second language at the university
A. English. B. Chinese. C. French.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hospital. B. In a school. C. At home.
5. How does the boy sound
A. Upset. B. Excited. C. Confused.
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 man doing
A. Buying tickets. B. Changing tickets. C. Selling tickets.
7. How much will the man pay for the tickets
A. $25. B. $35. C. $50.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How long has the man kept his old computer
A. Six months. B. Two years. C. Six years.
9 How is the man's new computer different from the old one
A. It's bigger. B. It's cheaper. C. It's faster.
10. What does the man sometimes do with the computer
A. He plays games. B. He sends emails. C. He listens to songs.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did the woman learn in her English class today
A. Months. B. Weather. C. Hobbies.
12. In which language does the English teacher teach her students
A. English. B. Spanish. C. French.
13. What does Ms Parks say about the woman's pronunciation
A. Terrible. B. So-so. C. Excellent.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Free time activities. B. School clubs. C. Part-time jobs.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He is usually relaxed.
B. He likes to stay up late.
C. He is interested in boxing.
16. How often does the woman practice in the band
A. Three times a week. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.
17. What does the woman think of her busy life
A. Tiring. B. Interesting. C. Surprising.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How much does a family pay for the museum online broadcast
A. 19.9 yuan. B. 90.9 yuan. C. 174 yuan.
19. Where do the village students go on the online museum tour
A. In the closest library. B. At their homes. C. In classrooms.
20. What's the project mainly about
A. Online shopping. B. Online museum tour. C. Online courses.
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
Summer is a great time to improve your child’s reading!
Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his or her reading gains during the past school year and can also prepare him or her for the next year!
How to sign up:
We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer!
* Go to www.summerreading.org
* Select “Parent” (NOT “Teacher”)
* Click on the blue “Sign Up”
What we provide:
We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities. To make summer reading easy, we have selected interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels. You can go to www.summerreading.org to download and print the articles for free.
How to use:
Tip 1: Articles for summer reading should be easy to understand so be sure to choose articles at your child’s reading level. Don’t be afraid to start with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that he or she reads, reads, reads!
Tip 2: It’s also important to help your child develop good reading habits. Help him or her keep a good record of his or her summer reading. Besides, encourage him or her to discuss what he or she has read with family members. That way you will all have a good time.
We wish you and your family a great summer!
1. What does the writer want parents to do
A. Read books for their children. B. Improve their children’s reading.
C. Develop their reading habits. D. Choose suitable articles to read.
2. Which of the following is not mentioned for signing up for your child
A. Select “Parent” (NOT “Teacher”). B. Go to www.summerreading.org.
C. Call the service number. D. Click on the blue “Sign Up”.
3. How many tips are for parents
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two.
B
Gitanjali Rao, born in 2005, is an Indian American writer and scientist. Her parents, who both worked in education, encouraged her curiosity and love for learning. When she was four years old, her uncle gave her a science set. This small gift got her very interested in how things work. At seven, she earned the title Davidson Young Scholar because of her strong skills in science and math.
In 2017, Rao won the first place in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. This brought her wide attention. She decided to use her talents to solve real problems. After learning about unsafe drinking water in Flint, Michigan, she created Tethys. This device tests water for dangerous lead and sends results to a phone. Later, she designed Kindly, an app that uses computer smarts to find hurtful online messages early. She also built Epione, a tool to help doctors spot signs of drug addiction.
Rao is also a writer. Her first book, Baby Brother Wonders, came out in 2015 when she was just ten. In 2020, she published A Young Person’s Guide to Science and Technology. That same year, TIME Magazine chose her as the first ever Kid of the Year, featuring her on its cover. She also received other important awards including a place on Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list.
Outside of science, Rao enjoys Indian classical dance, singing and playing the piano. She has shared her ideas at TEDx events and appeared in a Marvel television show. Her story teaches us that young people can make a big difference in the world.
4. What first started Rao’s interest in science
A. Her parents’ jobs. B. A gift from her uncle.
C. Winning a school competition. D. Reading about water problems.
5. What problem does Kindly aim to solve
A. Drug’s effectiveness. B. Water prices.
C. Hurtful online messages. D. Lack of science education.
6. What happened to Rao in 2020
A. She joined a TV show. B. She wrote her first book.
C. She won the 3M Challenge. D. She was named as Kid of the Year.
7. What is Rao’s belief about technology according to her inventions
A. It belongs only to labs. B. It should benefit society.
C. It should replace doctors. D. Its main purpose is entertainment.
C
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing increased deadly air pollution. AI requires huge computer processing, demanding constant electricity from power plants and backup generators. This pollution is projected to cause over 1,000 early deaths yearly in the U.S. by 2030, with public health costs nearing $ 20 billion annually due to illnesses and missed work or school days.
Despite these impacts, the problem appears overlooked by the tech industry. “If you examine tech companies’ sustainability reports, they mention carbon emissions (碳排放) and water use, but completely ignore harmful air pollutants already damaging public health,” explains Shaolei Ren, a study author.
The research team recommends that tech companies report air pollution from their electricity use and generators. They also call for proper compensation for communities suffering the worst health effects from this pollution.
Notably, AI-related air pollution harms certain low-income neighborhoods more severely, partly because they often sit closer to power sources. Furthermore, pollution spreads across state boundaries. “Data centers pay local taxes,” Ren notes, “but health impacts reach nationwide. Other affected areas receive no compensation.” For example, pollution from Virginia data centers spreads into seven neighboring regions.
As tech companies compete to launch new AI services, dangerous air pollutants — especially tiny particles entering lungs — are expected to rise sharply. By 2030, health damage from AI pollution could match that of all vehicles in California.
“AI’s growth hugely increases demand for data centers and energy, making it the fastest-growing energy user across all industries,” Ren states. Training just one major AI model creates pollution equal to 10,000 car trips between Los Angeles and New York.
“If your relatives have asthma or heart conditions, this pollution may harm them today. This serious health problem cannot wait,” Ren warns.
8. What do tech company reports fail to include about environmental impact
A. Power plants’ costs. B. Harmful air pollutants.
C. Carbon emissions data. D. Water conservation efforts.
9. What does the underlined word “compensation” in paragraph 3 most likely mean
A. Money or support for losses suffered. B. New equipment to reduce pollution.
C. Scientific research on air quality. D. Medical treatment for illnesses.
10. Why does Ren say pollution spreads “nationwide”
A. To argue for higher local taxes.
B. To prove generators are inefficient.
C. To encourage relocation from cities.
D. To show all affected communities require attention.
11. What is the main concern of the text
A. Data centers consume too much water.
B. AI development reduces job opportunities.
C. Tech companies ignore pollution problems.
D. AI growth creates severe air pollution and health dangers.
D
Recent research challenges decades of belief about money and happiness. While past studies claimed wealth weakly affects happiness in rich nations, new findings prove income comparison powerfully shapes joy. The key is “relative wealth” — feeling richer than others brings more happiness than high income or education alone.
Researchers analyzed 357 global surveys covering 2.3 million people. Participants ranked themselves on a 10-level “status ladder (地位等级)” comparing their position to society. Results revealed social comparison drives over 70% of money’s impact on happiness — far outweighing actual resources. “Money gains power when measured against others,” explains lead researcher Dr. Lee.
The researchers also found that the effect of social comparison was stronger in countries, such as Singapore. Resource competition forces constant social evaluation. Yet upward comparisons often backfire. As Mark Twain observed, “Comparison is the death of joy.” Having just a little more money than your parents doesn’t bring much satisfaction, because nowadays the neighbors are clearly much wealthier.
Critically, economic growth sometimes fails to improve national happiness. Why The study suggests unequal progress makes many feel left behind despite personal gains. True well-being requires advancing both personally and relatively within society’s position ladder. Lawmakers thus must balance wealth creation with fair competition policies.
12. How does the study measure “relative wealth”
A. By measuring education levels. B. By using a 10-level status ladder.
C. By researching job satisfaction forms. D. By analyzing spending habits.
13. Why does the author mention Mark Twain’s words
A. To criticize social comparison. B. To claim historical wisdom is outdated.
C. To emphasize Singapore’s uniqueness. D. To indicate money’s declining importance.
14. What can be inferred about traditional economic policies
A. They overvalue absolute income growth. B. They effectively use social comparison.
C. They prioritize education over wealth. D. They ignore resource competition.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Absolute Wealth: Real Path to Happiness
B. Why Money Fails to Buy Joy in Modern Society
C. The Hidden Power of Relative Wealth Comparison
D. Education vs. Income: New Research Findings
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。
Teenagers are not only creative, but they welcome ideas and suggestions as they are open-minded. In today’s world everybody goes after “wants” and “achievements”. However, it is essential for parents to ensure that their children grow up with the emotions of gratitude and kindness. That’s the reason why teenagers should take up volunteering chances. ____16____.
Help them make a difference.
____17____ Playing with adopted cats, cleaning a beach or neighbourhood show that beyond looks, grades, and money, their time and effort have a greater impact on those around them. They not only bring care and help to others, but also find more chances for themselves to improve.
Help them build appreciation.
Maybe your teenagers don’t know that many animals and people out there need help. Let them get out there and understand the trouble of families living from hand to mouth. ____18____. Soon, not getting their new pair of jeans or a new watch won't seem as bad.
Help them widen their social circle.
A teen’s social circle is mainly friends from school and family. While volunteering, teens get the chance to meet people outside of their usual circle. ____19____. Some of them could actively impact their future. Moreover, they’ll learn how to behave and communicate with people from different backgrounds.
Help them explore and discover interests.
While picking from different volunteering chances, teens can choose an area that interests them. ____20____. If they’re passionate about animals, they can help at an animal shelter. If they’re undecided, they can try to discover untapped interests.
A. Volunteering lets teens meet like-minded people
B. It helps them develop life skills and know their worth
C. They will know how lucky they are and form a new idea.
D. Here are a few ways in which volunteering benefits teenagers
E. Their actions can bring smiles to people’s faces and hope to animals
F. Volunteering is an excellent way to show teens first-hand what they’re able to do
G. For instance, if they are interested in teaching, they can choose to volunteer as a tutor
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。
A young man was driving his new car down a neighborhood street to the gas station when he noticed a young boy waving his arms wildly. The boy seemed to be ____21____ to get his attention, but the man kept driving, thinking it was just a child ____22____ around. A few moments later, he drove back and saw the boy again, this time looking more ____23____. The man decided to ___24___ and rolled down his window. “What’s wrong ” he asked.
The boy, out of breath, explained, “Sir, my brother ____25____ out of his wheelchair and is badly hurt. I’ve been trying to get someone to stop and ____26____, but no one is paying attention.” The man saw the fear in the boy’s eyes and immediately felt ____27____ for not stopping sooner.
Without ____28____, he got out of his car and ____29____ the boy to where his brother lay on the ground. The ____30____ boy had bruises and cuts, and it was clear that he needed help. The man ____31____ lifted him back into his wheelchair, making sure he was comfortable. He then helped the younger boy ____32____ up his brother’s wounds and made sure they were both okay.
As he walked back to his car, the boy called out, “Thank you, sir. You’re a really kind person.” The man smiled and ____33____. He got into his car and drove home, but the ____34____ left a deep impression on him. He realized that sometimes in the rush of daily life, we can easily ____35____ the needs of others. From then on, he made an effort to be more aware and responsive to the people around him.
21. A. pretending B. trying C. refusing D. forgetting
22. A. fighting B. singing C. reading D. playing
23. A. anxious B. angry C. excited D. bored
24. A. speed up B. turn around C. pull over D. give up
25. A. fell B. jumped C. ran D. walked
26. A. work B. study C. help D. rest
27. A. proud B. regretful C. satisfied D. curious
28. A. difficulty B. permission C. exception D. hesitation
29. A. carried B. followed C. sent D. led
30. A. lazy B. clever C. injured D. confused
31. A. secretly B. carefully C. suddenly D. creatively
32. A. set B. make C. mix D. clean
33. A. waved B. shouted C. cried D. thanked
34. A. view B. story C. experience D. performance
35. A. reduce B. express C. understand D. ignore
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
Wei Sixiao has won the 2024 Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize ____36____ his novel Tu Guang Cun Mu (Vast Land, Small Tree), ____37____ (beat) other four shortlisted writers. The annual prize, cofounded in 2018 by the Swiss luxury watch brand Blancpain and Chinese publisher Imaginist, aims ____38____ (bring) attention to Chinese writers under 45. The winner receives a cash prize of 300, 000 yuan and a Blancpain watch.
The judges praised Wei’s novel for its detailed realism ____39____ its continuation of the tradition of Chinese rural literature. It explores the changes in rural life over decades, from ____40____ (tradition) farming to modern scenes like tractors, social media and elections. However, some critics, such as Zhang Dinghao, questioned ____41____ Wei’s work was repetitive. Wei admitted this but ____42____ (stress) his effort to present fresh elements in each novel.
Born in a village in Shandong Province in 1986, Wei focuses on rural life. His novel Tu Guang Cun Mu ___43___ (divide) into two parts: Aspects, which looks closely at specific people and ____44____ (event), and A Year, which documents rural life in a nonfictional (纪实的) way. Inspired by W.G. Sebald’s style, Wei mixes fiction and nonfiction. The novel _____45_____ (clear) describes over 100 characters experiencing life’s ups and downs. Actor-director Joan Chen praised the book for its deep understanding of rural life and its ability to bring out strong emotions.
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，你的交换生朋友 Martin对中国饮食文化很感兴趣，并打算在春节期间邀请家人来中国品尝美食。他想请你给他一些这方面的建议。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1. 介绍春节饮食习俗；
2. 推荐一道你家乡的特色菜。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Martin,
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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。
One evening in my third year of university, my mom called Avadhoot and told him that I’d been really quiet lately, always staying in my room all day, and asked if he could talk to me. Avadhoot agreed right away. We’d been best friends since primary school, and even though we went to different universities, we made it a point to keep in touch regularly.
That weekend, Avadhoot took the earliest train to my hometown, and we met at our favorite café — the one we’d visited every Saturday after school since we were 15. “Hey,” he said, sliding into the seat opposite and tapping my hand gently. “Your mom said you’ve been down. Do you want to talk I’ve got all afternoon to listen.” I bit my lip, and my eyes were heavy with worry. Then I said, “It’s my term paper on science. I have been working on it for weeks, but every time I read it, it feels awful. I keep thinking I’m not good enough. I’m scared that I’ll let my professor down.” I added softly, “I didn’t want to say anything to you at first because I was scared of taking up your time with your lab stuff. You’ve already got enough on your plate.”
Avadhoot went quiet for a second, and then leaned forward, his tone soft but firm. “You know, for the past three weeks, every time I texted to ask how you were, you’d just say ‘busy with the paper’ and change the subject. It turns out that you were just trying not to bother (麻烦) me ” He shook his head. “Don’t you remember Friends are supposed to bother each other.”
I looked at him, tears just pooling in the corners of my eyes. “I…I just didn’t want to add more to your troubles,” I said.
“Your feelings aren’t ‘a trouble’ — they’re really important,” he said gently. “Tell me more about the paper. What part feels hardest ” I pulled out my laptop and showed him my work. For the next few hours, he listened carefully, asked questions about my ideas, and even suggested adding a story about the small solar project we’d done together in high school.
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。
When we finished, my eyes shone again.
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A week later, Avadhoot called to ask about the term paper.
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