安徽省定远县育才学校2025-2026学年高二（上）期末试卷英语试题（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）
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定远育才学校2025-2026学年高二（上）期末试卷
英语试题
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.How does the man often begin his lecture
A. By reciting a poem. B. By showing a picture. C. By telling a joke.
2.What is the man doing
A. Driving a car. B. Asking the way. C. Returning to the library.
3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son.
4.What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Stick to her weekly schedule.
B. Work at the community part-time.
C. Balance study and voluntary work.
5.Why does Miss Williams want to move Tom’s seat
A. He doesn’t keep focused in class.
B. He can’t see the blackboard well.
C. He can’t hear the teacher clearly.
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 makes the man change his appointment
A. An unexpected visitor. B. His urgent problem at work. C. The terrible weather.
7.What will the woman do
A. Check the man’s information. B. Tell Dr. Martin about the change.
C. Care more about the change of the weather.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did the man do when he met Claire
A. He bought her something. B. He stopped to talk to her. C. He waved his hand to her.
9.Where is Claire probably working now
A. In a supermarket. B. In a school. C. In a bank.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the man make the call
A. To track a booking. B. To make a reservation. C. To postpone an appointment.
11.When does the man want the party to end
A. At 9:30 p. m. B. At 10:30 p. m. C. At 11:30 p. m.
12.What can the man enjoy on Saturday night
A. Welcome drinks. B. A meal discount. C. A free tour of the park.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What was the man doing before the conversation
A. Listening to music. B. Sending a message. C. Watching a documentary.
14.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Family members.
15.What will Robert prepare for the party
A. Food. B. Flowers. C. Juice
16.What is the man likely to do next
A. Go to the airport. B. Share great news. C. Make a phone call.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Why does the woman have recreational facilities in the office
A. To help employees relax. B. To attract more employees.
C. To compete with other tech companies.
18.Why does the man describe his own workplace as uncomfortable
A. He has a small room. B. It lacks recreational facilities.
C. The colleagues have no communication.
19.What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Move house. B. Ask for a promotion. C. Change his job.
20.What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s suggestion
A. He dismisses it. B. He strongly agrees. C. He is uncertain.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B,C或D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Inventions by Women You Might Not Be Aware of
Margaret Eloise Knight (1838-1914)
Margaret Eloise Knight was an American inventor, notably of the flat-bottomed paper bag. While working at the Columbia Paper Bag company, she developed an automated system to fold paper bags—a process which up to that time was done by hand. She founded her own company, creating paper bags for groceries similar in form to the ones that would be used in later generations.
Bette Nesmith Graham (1924-1980)
As electric typewriters came into widespread use, Bette Nesmith Graham and countless other secretaries had a big problem—while the new machines made typing easier, it was impossible to correct mistakes neatly with an eraser. Graham wanted a solution to the problem, and she found it by watching painters decorating windows, who covered any imperfections with an additional layer. Graham copied their technique by using white, water-based paint to cover her typing errors. Graham named the product “Liquid Paper” and the rest is history.
Patricia Billings (1926-)
Patricia Billings is a sculptor inventor, and businesswoman who invented Geobond, a building material that is strong and fire-proof. In the late 1970s, one of her sculptures fell and broke into pieces, so she began experimenting in her studio. Eight years later, she invented an additive that, when mixed with concrete, creates a very hard fire-proof material. Nowadays, contractors use Geobond every day.
Sally Fox (1959-)
Sally Fox is a cotton grower who grows naturally colored varieties of cotton. She is the inventor of FoxFibre, which is recognized as the first species of long-fiber, naturally-colored cotton that can be made into thread on a machine, which could considerably reduce the amount of pollution that’s created through dyeing(染色) fabrics.
21.Which of the following inventions saves much human labor？
A. An automated system to fold paper bags. B. Liquid Paper.
C. Geobond. D. FoxFibre.
22.What was Bette Nesmith Graham？
A. A sculptor. B. A grower. C. A secretary. D. An engineer.
23.Whose invention benefits the environment？
A. Margaret Eloise Knight’s. B. Bette Nesmith Graham’s.
C. Patricia Billings’s. D. Sally Fox’s.
B
Whenever Alyssa Bohart heard a voice from her computer repeatedly—status alert，status alert—the search was on.The warning came from a radar device installed in Churchill，Manitoba—a modified(改进的) military system programmed with artificial intelligence(AI) and trained to detect polar bears.
Over the past four years，the nonprofit Polar Bears International(PBI) has led radar，or “bear-dar”，tests to hopefully help northern communities stay safe.Polar bears are powerful predators，and for people in the Arctic，an essential part of coexisting with bears is maintaining a respectful distance.But with climate changes reducing sea ice，polar bears conflicts are spending more time on land.The chances of polar bears and humans conflicts are increasing，which can have terrible consequences for both parties.
The project came into being when PBI was looking for new ways to prevent human-polar bear conflicts.A chance meeting with SpotterRF，a company that makes military radar devices，gave them an idea: maybe they could use the radar system to detect polar bears heading toward towns and send out an early warning.
In their initial tests，the researchers discovered that “the technology works great”，says Geoff York，FBI’s senior director of conservation.“If anything，it detects too much.” The radar turned out to send thousands of motion alerts.So in 2020，the team turned to AI to try to narrow down the hits.“By incorporating this AI，we are truly teaching this radar to learn what a polar bear is，” says Alysa McCall，a staff scientist with PBI.
This past fall，the team positively identified 28 polar bears and had 89 alerts that didn’t turn out to be bears.McCall says their goals is to have more positive identifications than negative.In rare events，the team noticed polar bears，either on the camera or in person，that the bear-dar didn’t identify.In those cases，the two most confusing variables for the bear-dar were variations in the bears’ sizes，and the direction the bears were walking in relation to the radar.“We are not quite there yet.But I think the results have proved we have a good direction of where to go with the AI，” says MeCall.
24.What is PBI trying to do
A. To provide new homes for polar bears. B. To help humans stay away from polar bears.
C. To protect polar bears with advanced technology.
D. To look into the cause of human-polar bear conflicts.
25.What was the problem with PBI’s initial radar system
A. It was often damaged by polar bears. B. It needed much time to find the target.
C. It cost too much money to operate well. D. It sent out unnecessary warning signals.
26.How did McCall feel about the test results
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Concerned. D. Hopeless.
27.What can be the best title of the text
A. AI Does a Great Job in Polar Bear Conservation
B. Climate Change Intensifies Human-bear Conflicts
C. Bear-dar Warns Humans of Approaching Polar Bears
D. Polar Bears Pose a Big Threat to Northern Communities
C
Drones are being used in emergencies，which is crucial for life-threatening situations like heart attacks or severe bleeding. They can arrive at the scene faster than paramedics(护理人员) and reach areas that are difficult for ground vehicles to access，such as areas with heavy traffic or rural regions where traditional emergency services might be delayed.
Furthermore，drones can carry essential medical supplies and even conduct basic examinations，which helps make informed decisions about the type of care needed.Moreover，drones serve as a bridge between the scene of an emergency and the medical professionals，theoretically equipping them with crucial information before their arrival at the scene.
In Forsyth County，North Carolina，this concept is already being put into practice.The county has launched a pilot program where drones are sent to heart attack scenes.Pilots remotely operate the drones，enabling them to reach emergency scenes faster than ambulances，and reducing the time it takes to deliver essential aid.
However，to ensure drones can maintain an effective operation in challenging situations，certain measures must be in place.For instance，drones need to be resistant to extreme weather conditions，which can significantly impact flight stability.Therefore，it’s also very necessary to equip drones with advanced weatherproofing materials and enhance stabilization systems to ensure they can function well in diverse conditions.
There is also another issue to be addressed.As Jay Stanley，a senior policy analyst，points out，“The cameras on drones might record lots of other people’s information when the drones are performing a task，and if the government has no equal measures to deal with that，it is possible that many people on the ground would be potential victims.”
Obviously，the application of drones in emergency response will progress through technological innovation.While traditional rescue methods remain the mainstream approach，working with drones will enhance rescuers’ capabilities，providing new ways to manage emergencies more effectively.
28.How do drones improve medical services in emergencies
A. By promoting the operation efficiency. B. By avoiding mistakes in medical treatment.
C. By helping ease bad traffic on the ground.
D. By making detailed assessments in advance.
29.What is the author’s purpose of mentioning the example in paragraph 4
A. To stress drones’ adaptability to tough conditions.
B. To call for technical advances in drone design.
C. To point out the unpredictability of weather.
D. To show the necessity of drone maintenance.
30.What may concern Jay Stanley about the application of drones
A. Failing to win the government’s support.
B. Interrupting people’s everyday life.
C. Lacking experienced operators.
D. Giving away personal privacy.
31.How does the author find using drones for emergency services
A. Promising. B. Unnecessary. C. Problematical. D. Inexpensive.
D
Hardly a day goes by without a company telling us in its beautifully crafted advertising how much it contributes to the environment on our behalf. In fact，they fail to make enough investment in renewable or alternative energy sources. Statistics are made up，and the tiniest ecological improvements are overstated in multi-million-dollar advertising campaigns，while in the meantime the greedy side of the business continues.
This is known as greenwashing，which means “making things that are not green look green”．As the public’s environmental awareness grew，so too did the experience of corporate public relations strategies，and advertisers found ever-more-creative ways to use a green curtain to hide dark motives.
When a company spends more time and money claiming to be “green” than actually adopting business practices that minimize environmental impact，it is clear that，for them，environmentalism is little more than a convenient slogan(口号)．Their message is “buy our products and you will end global warming，improve air quality and save the oceans”．At best，such greenwashing pushes the fact to its limits；at worst，it helps conceal deception.
And what about today’s consumers？Few of them are truly well-equipped to make informed decisions about what is true.Greenwashing is only possible because consumers often believe what they are being told—why else would companies do it？More information and greater awareness are essential.Analyzing the tricks used by advertisers should be part of every school curriculum.Non-governmental organizations can spread the word.Consumer groups can punish the greenwashing companies.But it is not enough.Legally enforceable systems must be put in place.
So what is already being done about planned attempts to pull the wool over consumers’ eyes？In the United States，the Federal Trade Commission is taking action against misleading advertising claims.France has published Green Claims Guidance，stressing that “an advertisement must avoid conveying a message contrary to the accepted principles of sustainable development”．All of these surely are the heart of the matter：the true impact of advertising is the promotion of unsustainable lifestyles.And there lies the real danger to our planet，a danger which cannot be ignored any longer.
32.What can we learn about greenwashing
A. It is an ecological concept. B. It is a marketing technique.
C. It is an awareness campaign. D. It is an advertising innovation.
33.What does the underlined phrase “conceal deception” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Hide the truth. B. Raise the risk.
C. Expose the weakness. D. Break the limit.
34.What can be inferred about most consumers
A. They are lacking in legal knowledge. B. They have encouraged greenwashing.
C. They may question consumer groups. D. They tend to make sensible decisions.
35.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Actions to fight false advertising.
B. Ways to protect customers’ interest.
C. Attempts to solve environmental problems.
D. Proposals to ensure sustainable development.
第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to make a beeline for （直奔） tourist sights. For me, I find lots of joy in grocery shopping on holiday.
As a vegetarian, finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. 36 The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.
The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled cakes, a product I would struggle to find even in the UK. 37 I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.
38 Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission whenever I visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub （食品盒） and only in the cafeteria section. 39 That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.
Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. 40
A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.
B. The challenge of finding food is interesting, too.
C. So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.
D. Grocery shopping was a vital part of the holiday experience.
E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.
F. Corn pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.
G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Farming and Gardening
Agriculture has a long history in China. Much of the wisdom 41 by early Chinese scientists is still useful for farmers and gardeners today. One of China's early agricultural scientists was Jia Sixie, who lived in the sixth century AD. He spent his time doing 42 into agriculture. He collected information, studied it, did experiments and learnt from the 43 of farmers.
Around 540 AD, he wrote a book called Qimin Yaoshu. The book is about both farming and 44 . It includes advice on the following 45 ： growing green vegetables and fruit trees, and keeping animals. Jia Sixie's book is a practical guide for farming. Firstly, as a farmer you should do things at the right time of the year. If you sow seeds and 46 young plants in the fields at the correct time of the year, your work will be less and 47 will be better. The 48 of the soil is also very important. Examine the soil on your farm 49 . If the condition of your soil is not good, you should improve it. Before sowing or planting crops, you must clean rough ground and 50 weeds. The best harvest is reached when farmers 51 the crops in their fields. For example, do not plant rice 52 in the same field. But if you plant rice in a field one year and wheat in the field the next year, you will 53 good crops.
Other scientists said that wheat should be planted with 54 between the plants, but Jia did experiments and 55 that planting wheat close together was better.
41.A. recovered B. discovered C. reported D. impressed
42.A. research B. theory C. experiment D. statistics
43.A. adventure B. experience C. tradition D. association
44.A. nursing B. producing C. gardening D. trading
45.A. programs B. choices C. events D. subjects
46.A. grow B. mix C. drop D. throw
47.A. results B. bonds C. hopes D. dreams
48.A. application B. situation C. combination D. condition
49.A. gently B. carefully C. gradually D. frequently
50.A. loosen B. relieve C. remove D. lower
51.A. surround B. enhance C. change D. improve
52.A. one after another B. now and then C. year after year D. here and there
53.A. harvest B. collect C. generate D. export
54.A. layers B. patterns C. balance D. space
55.A. decided B. bet C. intended D. showed
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
An event marking this year’s Chinese Language Day 56 (hold) on May 8 in London, bringing 100 students from six schools across the United Kingdom to celebrate the Chinese language and culture. 57 (found) by the United Nations, International Chinese Language Day is celebrated annually on April 20 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
The event, themed “Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space”, featured eight workshops highlighting 58 (vary) aspects of Chinese culture, including characters, calligraphy, poetry, martial arts, and opera masks. The activities mixed traditional customs with modern elements, ranging from woodblock printing 59 virtual reality (VR) experiences. Along with workshops, students performed Chinese songs, posed for photos, 60 received souvenirs (纪念品).
“Learning Chinese is 61 (challenge), but it is also quite fun and exciting. That’s 62 helped me understand Chinese culture,” says Noah Eskinazi-Nehme, a student who 63 (study) Chinese for almost two years and celebrates Spring Festival with his family each year. He wants to visit China one day to improve his language skills further while 64 (explore) the country’s diverse landscapes and seeing pandas.
Patrick Adamson, associate head teacher of Calday Grange Grammar School, says that learning Chinese enables students to “engage with China not as just a concept but as a living culture” and “fuel 65 (curious) and respect for global perspectives”.
第四部分 写作（共两节 满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。最近你校组织留学生外出参观。请给负责此事的老师Smith写一封邮件，向他推荐本市的民俗文化馆(Folk Culture Museum)。内容包括：
1．说明写信事由；
2．介绍文化馆特色。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Smith，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语用英文续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Eric，my husband，and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails(小路)，especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married，and it has been a passion of ours for many years.
Last month，we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties，we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains，we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path，which started from the museum of the park.2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit，and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However，the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep(陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go.
“2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely，we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning，” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly.
The next morning，my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike，we first reached a place that served breakfast. There，we found a family of three，a young man named Walter，his wife and sister.They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off，Walter said that he would see us at the stairs，and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later，we also started hiking.
The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery(湿滑的) rocks，which made each step forward an adventure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
As we pushed on，the hike became even tougher.
When Walter saw us，he rushed to help us.
答 案
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. A
14. C 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. A
21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. F 40. E
41. B 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. D
56. was held 57. Founded 58. various 59. to 60. and 61. challenging 62. what 63. has studied 64. exploring 65. curiosity
参考范文
Dear Mr Smith，
Learning that our school is organizing foreign students to go out for a visit，I am writing to recommend the local Folk Culture Museum.
There are many things to do in the museum.What impresses visitors most is that a variety of cultural handicrafts，such as musical instruments，farm tools，etc.are exhibited in different halls.What’s more，with the help of professional guides，visitors will have a better understanding of the history and development of Chinese folk culture.
I believe the students will be deeply attracted by the folk culture and fall in love with it.
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文
As we pushed on，the hike became even tougher. The steep portions seemed endless，and each step required every ounce of our strength and concentration. Sweat trickled down our faces，and our legs felt like jelly.We paused frequently to catch our breath and steady ourselves on the uneven ground. In front of us，the jagged rocks and steep inclines tested our limits. Determined to reach the stone text，Eric and I encouraged each other，inching forward slowly but surely.
When Walter saw us，he rushed to help us. Seeing our struggle，he offered his hand to Eric and supported him over a particularly tricky section.“Take it slow，we’ve got this，” Walter smiled reassuringly. With his assistance，we navigated the final stretch of the challenging path. Finally，we stood before the magnificent stone text，filled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. The view was breathtaking，and the hike，though arduous，was undoubtedly worth every step.
英语试题
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.How does the man often begin his lecture
A. By reciting a poem. B. By showing a picture. C. By telling a joke.
2.What is the man doing
A. Driving a car. B. Asking the way. C. Returning to the library.
3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son.
4.What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Stick to her weekly schedule.
B. Work at the community part-time.
C. Balance study and voluntary work.
5.Why does Miss Williams want to move Tom’s seat
A. He doesn’t keep focused in class.
B. He can’t see the blackboard well.
C. He can’t hear the teacher clearly.
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 makes the man change his appointment
A. An unexpected visitor. B. His urgent problem at work. C. The terrible weather.
7.What will the woman do
A. Check the man’s information. B. Tell Dr. Martin about the change.
C. Care more about the change of the weather.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did the man do when he met Claire
A. He bought her something. B. He stopped to talk to her. C. He waved his hand to her.
9.Where is Claire probably working now
A. In a supermarket. B. In a school. C. In a bank.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the man make the call
A. To track a booking. B. To make a reservation. C. To postpone an appointment.
11.When does the man want the party to end
A. At 9:30 p. m. B. At 10:30 p. m. C. At 11:30 p. m.
12.What can the man enjoy on Saturday night
A. Welcome drinks. B. A meal discount. C. A free tour of the park.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What was the man doing before the conversation
A. Listening to music. B. Sending a message. C. Watching a documentary.
14.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Family members.
15.What will Robert prepare for the party
A. Food. B. Flowers. C. Juice
16.What is the man likely to do next
A. Go to the airport. B. Share great news. C. Make a phone call.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Why does the woman have recreational facilities in the office
A. To help employees relax. B. To attract more employees.
C. To compete with other tech companies.
18.Why does the man describe his own workplace as uncomfortable
A. He has a small room. B. It lacks recreational facilities.
C. The colleagues have no communication.
19.What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Move house. B. Ask for a promotion. C. Change his job.
20.What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s suggestion
A. He dismisses it. B. He strongly agrees. C. He is uncertain.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B,C或D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Inventions by Women You Might Not Be Aware of
Margaret Eloise Knight (1838-1914)
Margaret Eloise Knight was an American inventor, notably of the flat-bottomed paper bag. While working at the Columbia Paper Bag company, she developed an automated system to fold paper bags—a process which up to that time was done by hand. She founded her own company, creating paper bags for groceries similar in form to the ones that would be used in later generations.
Bette Nesmith Graham (1924-1980)
As electric typewriters came into widespread use, Bette Nesmith Graham and countless other secretaries had a big problem—while the new machines made typing easier, it was impossible to correct mistakes neatly with an eraser. Graham wanted a solution to the problem, and she found it by watching painters decorating windows, who covered any imperfections with an additional layer. Graham copied their technique by using white, water-based paint to cover her typing errors. Graham named the product “Liquid Paper” and the rest is history.
Patricia Billings (1926-)
Patricia Billings is a sculptor inventor, and businesswoman who invented Geobond, a building material that is strong and fire-proof. In the late 1970s, one of her sculptures fell and broke into pieces, so she began experimenting in her studio. Eight years later, she invented an additive that, when mixed with concrete, creates a very hard fire-proof material. Nowadays, contractors use Geobond every day.
Sally Fox (1959-)
Sally Fox is a cotton grower who grows naturally colored varieties of cotton. She is the inventor of FoxFibre, which is recognized as the first species of long-fiber, naturally-colored cotton that can be made into thread on a machine, which could considerably reduce the amount of pollution that’s created through dyeing(染色) fabrics.
21.Which of the following inventions saves much human labor？
A. An automated system to fold paper bags. B. Liquid Paper.
C. Geobond. D. FoxFibre.
22.What was Bette Nesmith Graham？
A. A sculptor. B. A grower. C. A secretary. D. An engineer.
23.Whose invention benefits the environment？
A. Margaret Eloise Knight’s. B. Bette Nesmith Graham’s.
C. Patricia Billings’s. D. Sally Fox’s.
B
Whenever Alyssa Bohart heard a voice from her computer repeatedly—status alert，status alert—the search was on.The warning came from a radar device installed in Churchill，Manitoba—a modified(改进的) military system programmed with artificial intelligence(AI) and trained to detect polar bears.
Over the past four years，the nonprofit Polar Bears International(PBI) has led radar，or “bear-dar”，tests to hopefully help northern communities stay safe.Polar bears are powerful predators，and for people in the Arctic，an essential part of coexisting with bears is maintaining a respectful distance.But with climate changes reducing sea ice，polar bears conflicts are spending more time on land.The chances of polar bears and humans conflicts are increasing，which can have terrible consequences for both parties.
The project came into being when PBI was looking for new ways to prevent human-polar bear conflicts.A chance meeting with SpotterRF，a company that makes military radar devices，gave them an idea: maybe they could use the radar system to detect polar bears heading toward towns and send out an early warning.
In their initial tests，the researchers discovered that “the technology works great”，says Geoff York，FBI’s senior director of conservation.“If anything，it detects too much.” The radar turned out to send thousands of motion alerts.So in 2020，the team turned to AI to try to narrow down the hits.“By incorporating this AI，we are truly teaching this radar to learn what a polar bear is，” says Alysa McCall，a staff scientist with PBI.
This past fall，the team positively identified 28 polar bears and had 89 alerts that didn’t turn out to be bears.McCall says their goals is to have more positive identifications than negative.In rare events，the team noticed polar bears，either on the camera or in person，that the bear-dar didn’t identify.In those cases，the two most confusing variables for the bear-dar were variations in the bears’ sizes，and the direction the bears were walking in relation to the radar.“We are not quite there yet.But I think the results have proved we have a good direction of where to go with the AI，” says MeCall.
24.What is PBI trying to do
A. To provide new homes for polar bears. B. To help humans stay away from polar bears.
C. To protect polar bears with advanced technology.
D. To look into the cause of human-polar bear conflicts.
25.What was the problem with PBI’s initial radar system
A. It was often damaged by polar bears. B. It needed much time to find the target.
C. It cost too much money to operate well. D. It sent out unnecessary warning signals.
26.How did McCall feel about the test results
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Concerned. D. Hopeless.
27.What can be the best title of the text
A. AI Does a Great Job in Polar Bear Conservation
B. Climate Change Intensifies Human-bear Conflicts
C. Bear-dar Warns Humans of Approaching Polar Bears
D. Polar Bears Pose a Big Threat to Northern Communities
C
Drones are being used in emergencies，which is crucial for life-threatening situations like heart attacks or severe bleeding. They can arrive at the scene faster than paramedics(护理人员) and reach areas that are difficult for ground vehicles to access，such as areas with heavy traffic or rural regions where traditional emergency services might be delayed.
Furthermore，drones can carry essential medical supplies and even conduct basic examinations，which helps make informed decisions about the type of care needed.Moreover，drones serve as a bridge between the scene of an emergency and the medical professionals，theoretically equipping them with crucial information before their arrival at the scene.
In Forsyth County，North Carolina，this concept is already being put into practice.The county has launched a pilot program where drones are sent to heart attack scenes.Pilots remotely operate the drones，enabling them to reach emergency scenes faster than ambulances，and reducing the time it takes to deliver essential aid.
However，to ensure drones can maintain an effective operation in challenging situations，certain measures must be in place.For instance，drones need to be resistant to extreme weather conditions，which can significantly impact flight stability.Therefore，it’s also very necessary to equip drones with advanced weatherproofing materials and enhance stabilization systems to ensure they can function well in diverse conditions.
There is also another issue to be addressed.As Jay Stanley，a senior policy analyst，points out，“The cameras on drones might record lots of other people’s information when the drones are performing a task，and if the government has no equal measures to deal with that，it is possible that many people on the ground would be potential victims.”
Obviously，the application of drones in emergency response will progress through technological innovation.While traditional rescue methods remain the mainstream approach，working with drones will enhance rescuers’ capabilities，providing new ways to manage emergencies more effectively.
28.How do drones improve medical services in emergencies
A. By promoting the operation efficiency. B. By avoiding mistakes in medical treatment.
C. By helping ease bad traffic on the ground.
D. By making detailed assessments in advance.
29.What is the author’s purpose of mentioning the example in paragraph 4
A. To stress drones’ adaptability to tough conditions.
B. To call for technical advances in drone design.
C. To point out the unpredictability of weather.
D. To show the necessity of drone maintenance.
30.What may concern Jay Stanley about the application of drones
A. Failing to win the government’s support.
B. Interrupting people’s everyday life.
C. Lacking experienced operators.
D. Giving away personal privacy.
31.How does the author find using drones for emergency services
A. Promising. B. Unnecessary. C. Problematical. D. Inexpensive.
D
Hardly a day goes by without a company telling us in its beautifully crafted advertising how much it contributes to the environment on our behalf. In fact，they fail to make enough investment in renewable or alternative energy sources. Statistics are made up，and the tiniest ecological improvements are overstated in multi-million-dollar advertising campaigns，while in the meantime the greedy side of the business continues.
This is known as greenwashing，which means “making things that are not green look green”．As the public’s environmental awareness grew，so too did the experience of corporate public relations strategies，and advertisers found ever-more-creative ways to use a green curtain to hide dark motives.
When a company spends more time and money claiming to be “green” than actually adopting business practices that minimize environmental impact，it is clear that，for them，environmentalism is little more than a convenient slogan(口号)．Their message is “buy our products and you will end global warming，improve air quality and save the oceans”．At best，such greenwashing pushes the fact to its limits；at worst，it helps conceal deception.
And what about today’s consumers？Few of them are truly well-equipped to make informed decisions about what is true.Greenwashing is only possible because consumers often believe what they are being told—why else would companies do it？More information and greater awareness are essential.Analyzing the tricks used by advertisers should be part of every school curriculum.Non-governmental organizations can spread the word.Consumer groups can punish the greenwashing companies.But it is not enough.Legally enforceable systems must be put in place.
So what is already being done about planned attempts to pull the wool over consumers’ eyes？In the United States，the Federal Trade Commission is taking action against misleading advertising claims.France has published Green Claims Guidance，stressing that “an advertisement must avoid conveying a message contrary to the accepted principles of sustainable development”．All of these surely are the heart of the matter：the true impact of advertising is the promotion of unsustainable lifestyles.And there lies the real danger to our planet，a danger which cannot be ignored any longer.
32.What can we learn about greenwashing
A. It is an ecological concept. B. It is a marketing technique.
C. It is an awareness campaign. D. It is an advertising innovation.
33.What does the underlined phrase “conceal deception” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Hide the truth. B. Raise the risk.
C. Expose the weakness. D. Break the limit.
34.What can be inferred about most consumers
A. They are lacking in legal knowledge. B. They have encouraged greenwashing.
C. They may question consumer groups. D. They tend to make sensible decisions.
35.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Actions to fight false advertising.
B. Ways to protect customers’ interest.
C. Attempts to solve environmental problems.
D. Proposals to ensure sustainable development.
第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to make a beeline for （直奔） tourist sights. For me, I find lots of joy in grocery shopping on holiday.
As a vegetarian, finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. 36 The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.
The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled cakes, a product I would struggle to find even in the UK. 37 I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.
38 Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission whenever I visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub （食品盒） and only in the cafeteria section. 39 That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.
Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. 40
A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.
B. The challenge of finding food is interesting, too.
C. So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.
D. Grocery shopping was a vital part of the holiday experience.
E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.
F. Corn pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.
G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Farming and Gardening
Agriculture has a long history in China. Much of the wisdom 41 by early Chinese scientists is still useful for farmers and gardeners today. One of China's early agricultural scientists was Jia Sixie, who lived in the sixth century AD. He spent his time doing 42 into agriculture. He collected information, studied it, did experiments and learnt from the 43 of farmers.
Around 540 AD, he wrote a book called Qimin Yaoshu. The book is about both farming and 44 . It includes advice on the following 45 ： growing green vegetables and fruit trees, and keeping animals. Jia Sixie's book is a practical guide for farming. Firstly, as a farmer you should do things at the right time of the year. If you sow seeds and 46 young plants in the fields at the correct time of the year, your work will be less and 47 will be better. The 48 of the soil is also very important. Examine the soil on your farm 49 . If the condition of your soil is not good, you should improve it. Before sowing or planting crops, you must clean rough ground and 50 weeds. The best harvest is reached when farmers 51 the crops in their fields. For example, do not plant rice 52 in the same field. But if you plant rice in a field one year and wheat in the field the next year, you will 53 good crops.
Other scientists said that wheat should be planted with 54 between the plants, but Jia did experiments and 55 that planting wheat close together was better.
41.A. recovered B. discovered C. reported D. impressed
42.A. research B. theory C. experiment D. statistics
43.A. adventure B. experience C. tradition D. association
44.A. nursing B. producing C. gardening D. trading
45.A. programs B. choices C. events D. subjects
46.A. grow B. mix C. drop D. throw
47.A. results B. bonds C. hopes D. dreams
48.A. application B. situation C. combination D. condition
49.A. gently B. carefully C. gradually D. frequently
50.A. loosen B. relieve C. remove D. lower
51.A. surround B. enhance C. change D. improve
52.A. one after another B. now and then C. year after year D. here and there
53.A. harvest B. collect C. generate D. export
54.A. layers B. patterns C. balance D. space
55.A. decided B. bet C. intended D. showed
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
An event marking this year’s Chinese Language Day 56 (hold) on May 8 in London, bringing 100 students from six schools across the United Kingdom to celebrate the Chinese language and culture. 57 (found) by the United Nations, International Chinese Language Day is celebrated annually on April 20 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
The event, themed “Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space”, featured eight workshops highlighting 58 (vary) aspects of Chinese culture, including characters, calligraphy, poetry, martial arts, and opera masks. The activities mixed traditional customs with modern elements, ranging from woodblock printing 59 virtual reality (VR) experiences. Along with workshops, students performed Chinese songs, posed for photos, 60 received souvenirs (纪念品).
“Learning Chinese is 61 (challenge), but it is also quite fun and exciting. That’s 62 helped me understand Chinese culture,” says Noah Eskinazi-Nehme, a student who 63 (study) Chinese for almost two years and celebrates Spring Festival with his family each year. He wants to visit China one day to improve his language skills further while 64 (explore) the country’s diverse landscapes and seeing pandas.
Patrick Adamson, associate head teacher of Calday Grange Grammar School, says that learning Chinese enables students to “engage with China not as just a concept but as a living culture” and “fuel 65 (curious) and respect for global perspectives”.
第四部分 写作（共两节 满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。最近你校组织留学生外出参观。请给负责此事的老师Smith写一封邮件，向他推荐本市的民俗文化馆(Folk Culture Museum)。内容包括：
1．说明写信事由；
2．介绍文化馆特色。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Smith，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语用英文续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Eric，my husband，and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails(小路)，especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married，and it has been a passion of ours for many years.
Last month，we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties，we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains，we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path，which started from the museum of the park.2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit，and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However，the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep(陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go.
“2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely，we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning，” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly.
The next morning，my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike，we first reached a place that served breakfast. There，we found a family of three，a young man named Walter，his wife and sister.They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off，Walter said that he would see us at the stairs，and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later，we also started hiking.
The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery(湿滑的) rocks，which made each step forward an adventure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
As we pushed on，the hike became even tougher.
When Walter saw us，he rushed to help us.
答 案
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. A
14. C 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. A
21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. F 40. E
41. B 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. D
56. was held 57. Founded 58. various 59. to 60. and 61. challenging 62. what 63. has studied 64. exploring 65. curiosity
参考范文
Dear Mr Smith，
Learning that our school is organizing foreign students to go out for a visit，I am writing to recommend the local Folk Culture Museum.
There are many things to do in the museum.What impresses visitors most is that a variety of cultural handicrafts，such as musical instruments，farm tools，etc.are exhibited in different halls.What’s more，with the help of professional guides，visitors will have a better understanding of the history and development of Chinese folk culture.
I believe the students will be deeply attracted by the folk culture and fall in love with it.
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文
As we pushed on，the hike became even tougher. The steep portions seemed endless，and each step required every ounce of our strength and concentration. Sweat trickled down our faces，and our legs felt like jelly.We paused frequently to catch our breath and steady ourselves on the uneven ground. In front of us，the jagged rocks and steep inclines tested our limits. Determined to reach the stone text，Eric and I encouraged each other，inching forward slowly but surely.
When Walter saw us，he rushed to help us. Seeing our struggle，he offered his hand to Eric and supported him over a particularly tricky section.“Take it slow，we’ve got this，” Walter smiled reassuringly. With his assistance，we navigated the final stretch of the challenging path. Finally，we stood before the magnificent stone text，filled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. The view was breathtaking，and the hike，though arduous，was undoubtedly worth every step.
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