普洱市 2025—2026 学年高二年级上学期期末教学质量监测
英语试卷
试卷共 8 页，67 小题，满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1. 考查范围：必修第一册~选择性必修第二册。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改
动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在
本试卷上无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。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 book does the woman want to borrow
A. History. B. Math. C. Science.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Planning an activity. B. Predicting the weather. C. Arranging a work meeting.
3. How did the woman get the data
A. By collecting music.
B. By telephoning musicians.
C. By having face-to-face interviews.
4. What is the man doing
A. Checking the booking. B. Taking a seat. C. Reserving a table.
5. How many people are needed for the group project
A. Two. B. Three. C. Five.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
第 1页/共 23页
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What will the woman do today
A. Play chess. B. Go on a trip. C. Go to a concert.
7. When will the man go to the birthday party
A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why is the traffic jam expected
A. There will be a parade. B. It will be the rush hour. C. An accident has occurred.
9. Where are the speakers
A. In the office. B. In the street. C. At the airport.
10. What time will the speakers set off
A. At 5 pm. B. At 6 pm. C. At 7 pm.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What can we know about London’s public transportation
A. It is cheap. B. It is convenient. C. It is crowded.
12. What is the man’s advice on visiting London
A. Planning in advance. B. Carrying much cash. C. Going to museums.
13. What are Londoners like in the man’s view
A. Careful. B. Warm-hearted. C. Happy.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Mother and son. C. Ticket seller and customer.
15. Who will be interested in The Mystery of Muldoon
A. Adults. B. Elderly. C. Children.
16. How will kids find Fire and Flood
A. Frightening. B. Humorous. C. Touching.
17. What can be learned about Silly Sailor
A. It is mainly about a festival.
B. It is suitable for almost everyone.
C. It won an award many years ago.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What might Greg be
A. A collector. B. A painter. C. A guide.
19. What is the feature of the museum
A. It attracts the most visitors.
B. It was built the earliest in history.
C. It has the largest number of paintings.
第 2页/共 23页
20. Why are the 19th century paintings special
A. They have the longest history.
B. They are placed closer to the speaker.
C. They helped to get the museum started.
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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you enjoy drawing and painting, we invite you to use your skills to compete in our sixth Winter Cover
Contest. We are holding a competition to select artwork for the cover of our next magazine. As you prepare to draw,
think about what kind of image would delight readers when they get their The Week Junior in the mail. Follow the
steps below to apply, and wish you good luck!
Use the next page to create a cover design. Your design must be
original,hand-drawn, and not generated or improved by artificial
intelligence. Each design will be judged on creativity, originality, and how
Step one Be well it shows the winter theme and spirit of our magazine. Try to picture
creative your artwork on the cover! Once you get started, create your cover design in
color. Finally, mark the title of your drawing at the bottom of the page. If
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kids./activities.
When you’ve finished your cover design, tell your parents so they can
Step two sign the application form. They should go to kids. /
Follow the activities to print the form, fill it out, and sign it. The signed application
rules form and a digital image of your artwork should be emailed to
covercontest@ .
The deadline to apply is January 30. Finalists will be informed on the Step three
official website. Full contest rules for the competition can be found at Meet the time
/covercontestrules.
The winning design will be used on the front cover of the next issue, The prize
and finalists may be shown inside the magazine.
第 3页/共 23页
1. What is the magazine asking for
A. A cover design. B. A book review.
C. A family photo. D. A written letter.
2. What should you do if you want to take part
A. Finish your work in January. B. Ask your parents to sign a form.
C. Improve your creation with AI. D. Send your cover design by mail.
3. Which part of the magazine may the text appear in
A. Management. B. Entertainment. C. Environment. D. Advertisement.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
B
Technology has been the great divider in many communities. Innovations have happened so fast that the “old
way” of doing things from 20 years ago now feels like a centuries-wide gap.
As a result, daily banking and shopping have become more difficult for senior citizens who grew up relying on
a checkbook and a postal address. To those in their 80s, it feels like the planet has been taken over by space aliens
(外星人) who speak a completely different language. And many youths haven’t realized that what is missing from
their life experience is a rich connection to the past.
During the outbreak of epidemic (流行病), ten-year-old Aadi Kulkarni watched his grandmother struggle to
join family video calls, open attachments and fill out online medical forms. It was more than staying connected in
an online world; Kulkarni realized an entire generation struggled with decreasing dignity and confidence. He also
wanted his own generation to have the same type of respectful relationship he had with his grandmother.
“What if,” he thought, “students like me, who grew up with technology, could help seniors like her feel less
left behind ”
So he founded TechPals. Kulkarni began with a few friends and a handful of seniors at the local library. They
started by teaching the basics of smartphones. What he thought would be a few lessons turned into regularly
scheduled events. Seniors brought their friends. Kulkarni made more friends. He coded a central website to manage
volunteer sign-ups.
“I’ve learned that social impact doesn’t have to require millions of dollars,” says Kulkarni. “Sometimes, it
starts with a few students, a library room and the courage to show up.”
Digital knowledge crosses the divide to help every generation access the amazing world technology has
brought us. But technology is best when added to face-to-face relationships, like that created when a seasoned
grandmother connects with a young grandson and both are eager to learn from each other.
4. What does the author mean by saying “a completely different language”
A. To point out the English language is always changing.
B. To indicate the education of the elderly in the past was poor.
C. To show the elderly have lost track of the fast-developing world.
D. To prove the ability of the elderly to learn language is declining.
5. What inspired Kulkarni to set up TechPals
A. His desire to learn from the old. B. His grandmother’s trouble in digital life.
C. His dream to found a technology company. D. His grandmother’s worsened living conditions.
6. What can be learned about TechPals
A. It encountered doubt at first. B. It simply offers online service.
C. It is popular both at home and abroad. D. It is bridging the generation gap in a way.
7. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Kulkarni: Teaching His Grandmother Tech Skills.
B. Technology: Expanding the Gap Facing the Seniors
C. TechPals: Bridging the Tech Divide between Generations.
D. Young Generations: Seeing the Trouble Faced by the Seniors
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
About 8.8 million of the world’s people are called scientists. This means only a small number of people know
a scientist in person. Two physicists, Alan Lightman and Martin Rees, wrote a new book called The Shape of
Wonder and their goal is to help the public understand scientists better. They say scientists are just like everyone
else. As individuals, they can be influenced by feelings. But scientists find new things in different ways: some
discoveries happen by accident while others come from small studies. However, all scientists share what the
authors call a “prepared mind” — something they get from years of studying, which helps them notice important
findings.
In the book, Lightman and Rees show readers how scientists think and work. Scientists look at the world
around them, use critical thinking and create and test ideas about how the universe works. This simple process has
led to many important improvements in society, like more food being produced, people living longer and new ways
to treat diseases. The most interesting parts are the stories about different scientists. Unlike the common image in
pop culture — strange and awkward — scientists are made up of different people. Readers meet modern
scientists, such as Lace Riggs, a 30-something American neuroscientist from a wealthy family. The book also
highlights past scientists, like Barbara McClintock. She was an American biologist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize
in Physiology or Medicine for finding “jumping genes”.
In the end, Alan Lightman and Martin Rees argue that scientists should help the public. Today, we live in a
“post-truth” world where people often rely on their feelings, which makes it hard to solve big problems. Scientists’
knowledge can help us deal with important issues, like those related to artificial intelligence. The authors believe
that if people connect with the human side of scientists, they will start seeing them as members of society.
8. What problem do Alan Lightman and Martin Rees aim to solve
A. The number of scientists is dropping.
B. The public are unfamiliar with scientists.
C. Scientists tend to be influenced by feelings.
D. Scientific discoveries are often hard to make.
9. Why are “Lace Riggs” and “Barbara McClintock” mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To show science is a complex subject.
B. To prove scientists are a diverse group.
C. To explain how scientists work and think.
D. To stress scientists are strange and awkward.
10. What did Alan Lightman and Martin Rees tell in the end
A. Their opinions on scientists’ roles.
B. Their tips about solving scientific problems.
C. Their methods of connecting with scientists.
D. Their feelings about scientific development.
11. What’s the text mainly about
A. Two scientists’ stories. B. A new scientific finding.
C. A book for knowing scientists. D. Approaches to being scientists.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. C
D
Chicago Booth’s Christopher K. Hsee is a behavioral scientist focusing on what he calls hedonomics (幸福经
济学) . Rather than studying how to produce more “stuff”, hedonomics studies how to extract more happiness from
the existing objects.
Hsee and his Chicago Booth colleague Reid Hastie redefined the term in 2008. Their idea of hedonomics is
based on the idea that people don't need more resources to be happier; they need to use existing resources
differently.
For example, suppose a child enjoys playing with wooden blocks at first but grows tired of them. Hedonomics
suggests the child doesn't need more blocks to be happy; she needs to change how she plays with those blocks.
The same principle applies to experiences. Instead of watching a TV show without control, watch two episodes (集)
per day. Or better yet, apply another method: say you have six episodes to watch. You could watch two a day, or
you could watch one on the first day, two on the second day, and three on the third day. That’s an increasing order.
Or you could do the opposite, in a decreasing order, by watching three at the start and winding down.
Instead of making full use of their resources, many people instead seek to add resources. Hsee, who has
devoted much of the past decade to researching hedonomics, says that can have the opposite effect and lead to a
phenomenon known as the “hedonic treadmill (享乐跑步机) ”. This phrase refers to the tendency of people
enjoying happiness temporarily and keeping on finding new positive stimulation.
Hsee, who grew up in China, recalls when “just having the ability to buy a cheap bicycle” in his city was a big
deal. But by 2012 in China, nearly every family in cities had, on average, a color TV, air conditioner, washing
machine, and refrigerator. Almost nine in ten had a personal computer. Hsee sees his friends, some now able to
afford expensive cars, stuck on the hedonic treadmill as they seek to get more well-being. The problem is that it
takes more and more things to make people happy.
12. What is the meaning of hedonomics
A Following your ideas. B. Producing more resources.
C Pursuing what you want. D. Treasuring what you have.
13. What does the underlined part “winding down” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Watching closely. B. Reducing gradually.
C. Observing carefully. D. Checking regularly.
14. What do people do when they are on the hedonic treadmill
A. They try to get more. B. They use resources wisely.
C. They tend to be more positive. D. They lack material enjoyment.
15. What does the author truly want to convey in the last paragraph
A. People are content with their income. B. China’s economy is developing fast.
C. One’s desires can hardly be satisfied. D. It’s impossible to achieve real happiness.
【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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here are some good ways in which you can encourage students and be the perfect teacher for them! Read them
below:
Encourage students.
Students often look to teachers for praise and are more likely to be enthusiastic (热情的) about learning. Open
communication and free thinking can do wonders. They can make students express their opinions with confidence.
____16____
Make learning fun.
____17____ Try including game-based learning and competitions to get students more active and attentive at
all times. This will create interest among students and give them an opportunity to communicate with each other.
Change the learning place
A classroom is a great place for learning. ____18____ Giving students a chance to get out of the classroom
and learn in a new environment gets them interested and excited. You would be surprised at the benefits of a new
setting or open classroom!
____19____
Help students by setting small achievable goals and encourage them to complete their goals. Design
assignments that are challenging but in line with the ability of the class.
Allow students to work together.
When students work together, they often try to solve problems while having fun! ____20____ Teachers need
to make sure that the groups are’ balanced and fair. This way, some students won’t do more work than the others.
A. Set performance goals.
B. Make students focused.
C. Words like “good job” can go a long way!
D. They feel their work is valued and recognized.
E. Teachers should make classes interesting and fun.
F. Working as a team is a great teaching tool in itself.
G. However, sitting at the desk all day learning can be boring.
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. A 20. F
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
On the shores of Mumbai, Ajay Sawant spent his childhood collecting shells with his mother. The ocean was
like family to him — constant and ____21____. However, as he grew older, he noticed ____22____ changes. The
shells that once brought him ____23____ were replaced by plastic waste and many marine animals died off
gradually. Obviously, the sea was ____24____.
These heartbroken scenes led Ajay to become an ocean activist. He firmly believes the ocean is of value to life
— providing food, ____25____ climate problems and taking in carbon dioxide. However, the effects of the ocean
are often ____26____ in climate discussions. To make a(n) ____27____ on people, Ajay turned to creativity and
began creating art from plastic waste collected on beaches. As he ____28____, this idea attracted the public and
inspired others to join.
In February 2023, Ajay ____29____ a group named “Generation Artivism”, which used art and storytelling to
promote environmental action. And he became the president of ThinkOcean Society, which ran global programs for
ocean protection. In spite of many changes, his ____30____ worked well. In 2024, Generation Artivism
____31____ reached over 35,000 people through clean-ups and workshops and ThinkOcean Society removed more
than 100kg of marine rubbish.
Now he is leading youth movements that combine science, art, and community work and ____32____ to raise
awareness of a new global protection of international waters. His ____33____ is to build a future where policy and
community action combine to ____34____ the sea life. For him, real change starts when people listen to the sea and
choose to answer its ____35____.
21. A. responsible B. powerful C. graceful D. generous
22. A. amazing B. annoying C. confusing D. encouraging
23 A. pleasure B. calmness C. awkwardness D. anxiety
24. A. rising B. suffering C. breathing D. disappearing
25. A. worsening B. collecting C. addressing D. bringing
26. A. ignored B. recognized C. stressed D. explored
27. A. comment B. suggestion C. impression D. statement
28. A. described B. expected C. reported D. promised
29. A. put up B. focused on C. set up D. applied for
30. A. attitude B. confidence C. experiments D. efforts
31. A. suddenly B. finally C. slowly D. clearly
32. A. struggling B. pretending C. remembering D. refusing
33. A. goal B. wisdom C. adventure D. behavior
34. A. track B. create C. change D. rescue
35. A. question B. letter C. call D. request
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. D
31. B 32. A 33. A 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。
Chinese seal carving (篆刻) is an art form that combines calligraphy and sculpture into a unique cultural
expression. The art form has ____36____ history of over three thousand years. It dates from the Shang Dynasty
(1600 BC-1046 BC). ____37____ (initial), seals were applied for official purposes, serving ____38____ a signature
for documents and represented authority. Over time, the use of seals expanded and they became symbols of people
and artistic expressions.
During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), seal carving developed quickly, for seals became more artistic and
had more details. The materials ____39____ (use) for seals also changed over time. Jade, ivory, and other precious
stones gradually earned ____40____ (popular). The art form continued to develop through later dynasties. Each
period contributed unique styles and techniques. Today, Chinese seal carving ____41____ (remain) an art form that
is honored for its historical and cultural value.
Chinese seals hold deep cultural value. They are not just tools for stamping documents, but something
____42____ represents identity, authority, and characteristics. In ancient China, seals were a symbol of power.
Officials used them to confirm documents and commands. Private seals, on the other hand, reflected ____43____
(person) style and status of the owner.
Additionally, seals are an important part of Chinese calligraphy and painting. Artists use seals to sign
____44____ (they) works. The seal adds uniqueness and enhances the aesthetic (美学的) value of the artwork,
bridging the gap between art ____45____ identity.
【答案】36. a 37. Initially
38. as 39. used
40. popularity
41. remains
42. that 43. personal
44. their 45. and
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，上周五，你班开展了一堂急救知识课，邀请了经验丰富的急救专家主讲，并有实操演练
环节。请你给你的英国朋友 Eric 写一封邮件，分享你的所学和感受。内容包括：
1. 急救常识；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Eric,
I hope this email finds you well.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Eric,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to share with you an insightful first aid class we had last Friday.
A seasoned first aid expert was invited to instruct us on essential first aid knowledge like CPR and how to
handle wounds. We also participated in hands-on practice sessions, which greatly enhanced our understanding and
skills. It was an eye-opening experience for me. I realized the importance of being prepared for emergencies and
how such skills can make a significant difference.
I look forward to applying these skills if needed and encourage you to learn them too.
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。
Ms. Pinelli was walking her dog past our driveway while I was taking out the recycling. I greeted her and
patted Boomer, her golden retriever (寻回犬), and told Ms. Pinelli that Boomer were barking (吠叫) almost all the
afternoon. Ms. Pinelli was surprised, and I told her the dog probably saw a bird.
After school the next day, I was practicing the piano when Boomer started barking again. Anyway, he never
used to bark when I practiced. Ten minutes later, he was still barking. Jumping up, I decided to find out why, but I
didn’t see any birds.
Confused, I went back indoors, calling Ms. Pinelli to tell her what was going on. Having heard my description,
Ms. Pinelli decided to come back home to have a look. When she arrived, Boomer was still barking. She put him
into her car and drove off.
After dinner, Ms. Pinelli stopped by our house. She told me Boomer was fine. The vet had checked it out and
concluded that Boomer probably missed Leo, Ms. Pinelli’s son. Leo had started college in that fall. He had been
living at home for the first few months, but recently he decided to move closer to the school.
“I should have noticed that Boomer missed Leo,” I said. “I miss him too. Did you know that Leo taught me
how to throw a baseball ”
“I’m not surprised.” Ms. Pinelli smiled, and then sighed. “Boomerang (回旋镖) still sleeps in Leo’s bedroom
every night.”
I didn’t know Boomer was nicknamed “Boomerang” at all. Ms. Pinelli explained it was Leo’s idea because
that dog was like a boomerang when they played fetch — running off and then returning. I understood. After all,
Boomer is a retriever!
Ms. Pinelli thanked me again for watching out for Boomer. She said she would leave the TV on the next day. I
promised if that wouldn’t help, I could take it out for a walk.
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。
When I got off the bus the next day, I could hear Boomer barking.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
“Do you miss playing fetch with Leo ” I said softly to Boomer.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
When I got off the bus the next day, I could hear Boomer barking. I hurried towards Ms. Pinelli’s house, my
heart filled with concern. As I approached, I saw Boomer standing by the fence, his tail wagging anxiously. I called
out to him, and he immediately ran towards me, barking excitedly. I could tell he was eager for some attention and
companionship. I quickly took out his leash and decided to take him for a long walk, hoping it would help ease his
loneliness.
“Do you miss playing fetch with Leo ” I said softly to Boomer. He looked up at me with those big, brown
eyes, as if he understood every word. We walked to the park, and I threw a ball for him to fetch. He ran back and
forth, his energy seemingly endless. It was clear that playing fetch was his favorite activity, and I could only
imagine how much he missed doing it with Leo. As the sun began to set, I sat down on a bench and decided that
even though Leo was away, I would make sure he never felt alone again.普洱市 2025—2026 学年高二年级上学期期末教学质量监测
英语试卷
试卷共 8 页，67 小题，满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1. 考查范围：必修第一册~选择性必修第二册。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改
动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在
本试卷上无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。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 book does the woman want to borrow
A. History. B. Math. C. Science.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Planning an activity. B. Predicting the weather. C. Arranging a work meeting.
3. How did the woman get the data
A. By collecting music.
B. By telephoning musicians.
C. By having face-to-face interviews.
4. What is the man doing
A. Checking the booking. B. Taking a seat. C. Reserving a table.
5. How many people are needed for the group project
A. Two. B. Three. C. Five.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
第 1页/共 23页
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What will the woman do today
A. Play chess. B. Go on a trip. C. Go to a concert.
7. When will the man go to the birthday party
A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why is the traffic jam expected
A. There will be a parade. B. It will be the rush hour. C. An accident has occurred.
9. Where are the speakers
A. In the office. B. In the street. C. At the airport.
10. What time will the speakers set off
A. At 5 pm. B. At 6 pm. C. At 7 pm.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What can we know about London’s public transportation
A. It is cheap. B. It is convenient. C. It is crowded.
12. What is the man’s advice on visiting London
A. Planning in advance. B. Carrying much cash. C. Going to museums.
13. What are Londoners like in the man’s view
A. Careful. B. Warm-hearted. C. Happy.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Mother and son. C. Ticket seller and customer.
15. Who will be interested in The Mystery of Muldoon
A. Adults. B. Elderly. C. Children.
16. How will kids find Fire and Flood
A. Frightening. B. Humorous. C. Touching.
17. What can be learned about Silly Sailor
A. It is mainly about a festival.
B. It is suitable for almost everyone.
C. It won an award many years ago.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What might Greg be
A. A collector. B. A painter. C. A guide.
19. What is the feature of the museum
A. It attracts the most visitors.
B. It was built the earliest in history.
C. It has the largest number of paintings.
第 2页/共 23页
20. Why are the 19th century paintings special
A. They have the longest history.
B. They are placed closer to the speaker.
C. They helped to get the museum started.
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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you enjoy drawing and painting, we invite you to use your skills to compete in our sixth Winter Cover
Contest. We are holding a competition to select artwork for the cover of our next magazine. As you prepare to draw,
think about what kind of image would delight readers when they get their The Week Junior in the mail. Follow the
steps below to apply, and wish you good luck!
Use the next page to create a cover design. Your design must be
original,hand-drawn, and not generated or improved by artificial
intelligence. Each design will be judged on creativity, originality, and how
Step one Be well it shows the winter theme and spirit of our magazine. Try to picture
creative your artwork on the cover! Once you get started, create your cover design in
color. Finally, mark the title of your drawing at the bottom of the page. If
you need another page to complete your design, you can print one out at
kids./activities.
When you’ve finished your cover design, tell your parents so they can
Step two sign the application form. They should go to kids. /
Follow the activities to print the form, fill it out, and sign it. The signed application
rules form and a digital image of your artwork should be emailed to
covercontest@ .
The deadline to apply is January 30. Finalists will be informed on the Step three
official website. Full contest rules for the competition can be found at Meet the time
/covercontestrules.
The winning design will be used on the front cover of the next issue, The prize
and finalists may be shown inside the magazine.
第 3页/共 23页
1. What is the magazine asking for
A. A cover design. B. A book review.
C. A family photo. D. A written letter.
2. What should you do if you want to take part
A. Finish your work in January. B. Ask your parents to sign a form.
C. Improve your creation with AI. D. Send your cover design by mail.
3. Which part of the magazine may the text appear in
A. Management. B. Entertainment. C. Environment. D. Advertisement.
B
Technology has been the great divider in many communities. Innovations have happened so fast that the “old
way” of doing things from 20 years ago now feels like a centuries-wide gap.
As a result, daily banking and shopping have become more difficult for senior citizens who grew up relying on
a checkbook and a postal address. To those in their 80s, it feels like the planet has been taken over by space aliens
(外星人) who speak a completely different language. And many youths haven’t realized that what is missing from
their life experience is a rich connection to the past.
During the outbreak of epidemic (流行病), ten-year-old Aadi Kulkarni watched his grandmother struggle to
join family video calls, open attachments and fill out online medical forms. It was more than staying connected in
an online world; Kulkarni realized an entire generation struggled with decreasing dignity and confidence. He also
wanted his own generation to have the same type of respectful relationship he had with his grandmother.
“What if,” he thought, “students like me, who grew up with technology, could help seniors like her feel less
left behind ”
So he founded TechPals. Kulkarni began with a few friends and a handful of seniors at the local library. They
started by teaching the basics of smartphones. What he thought would be a few lessons turned into regularly
scheduled events. Seniors brought their friends. Kulkarni made more friends. He coded a central website to manage
volunteer sign-ups.
“I’ve learned that social impact doesn’t have to require millions of dollars,” says Kulkarni. “Sometimes, it
starts with a few students, a library room and the courage to show up.”
Digital knowledge crosses the divide to help every generation access the amazing world technology has
brought us. But technology is best when added to face-to-face relationships, like that created when a seasoned
grandmother connects with a young grandson and both are eager to learn from each other.
4. What does the author mean by saying “a completely different language”
A. To point out the English language is always changing.
B. To indicate the education of the elderly in the past was poor.
C. To show the elderly have lost track of the fast-developing world.
D. To prove the ability of the elderly to learn language is declining.
5. What inspired Kulkarni to set up TechPals
A. His desire to learn from the old. B. His grandmother’s trouble in digital life.
C. His dream to found a technology company. D. His grandmother’s worsened living conditions.
6. What can be learned about TechPals
A. It encountered doubt at first. B. It simply offers online service.
C. It is popular both at home and abroad. D. It is bridging the generation gap in a way.
7. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Kulkarni: Teaching His Grandmother Tech Skills.
B. Technology: Expanding the Gap Facing the Seniors
C. TechPals: Bridging the Tech Divide between Generations.
D. Young Generations: Seeing the Trouble Faced by the Seniors
C
About 8.8 million of the world’s people are called scientists. This means only a small number of people know
a scientist in person. Two physicists, Alan Lightman and Martin Rees, wrote a new book called The Shape of
Wonder and their goal is to help the public understand scientists better. They say scientists are just like everyone
else. As individuals, they can be influenced by feelings. But scientists find new things in different ways: some
discoveries happen by accident while others come from small studies. However, all scientists share what the
authors call a “prepared mind” — something they get from years of studying, which helps them notice important
findings.
In the book, Lightman and Rees show readers how scientists think and work. Scientists look at the world
around them, use critical thinking and create and test ideas about how the universe works. This simple process has
led to many important improvements in society, like more food being produced, people living longer and new ways
to treat diseases. The most interesting parts are the stories about different scientists. Unlike the common image in
pop culture — strange and awkward — scientists are made up of different people. Readers meet modern
scientists, such as Lace Riggs, a 30-something American neuroscientist from a wealthy family. The book also
highlights past scientists, like Barbara McClintock. She was an American biologist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize
in Physiology or Medicine for finding “jumping genes”.
In the end, Alan Lightman and Martin Rees argue that scientists should help the public. Today, we live in a
“post-truth” world where people often rely on their feelings, which makes it hard to solve big problems. Scientists’
knowledge can help us deal with important issues, like those related to artificial intelligence. The authors believe
that if people connect with the human side of scientists, they will start seeing them as members of society.
8. What problem do Alan Lightman and Martin Rees aim to solve
A. The number of scientists is dropping.
B. The public are unfamiliar with scientists.
C. Scientists tend to be influenced by feelings.
D. Scientific discoveries are often hard to make.
9. Why are “Lace Riggs” and “Barbara McClintock” mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To show science is a complex subject.
B. To prove scientists are a diverse group.
C. To explain how scientists work and think.
D. To stress scientists are strange and awkward.
10. What did Alan Lightman and Martin Rees tell in the end
A. Their opinions on scientists’ roles.
B. Their tips about solving scientific problems.
C. Their methods of connecting with scientists.
D. Their feelings about scientific development.
11. What’s the text mainly about
A. Two scientists’ stories. B. A new scientific finding.
C. A book for knowing scientists. D. Approaches to being scientists.
D
Chicago Booth’s Christopher K. Hsee is a behavioral scientist focusing on what he calls hedonomics (幸福经
济学) . Rather than studying how to produce more “stuff”, hedonomics studies how to extract more happiness from
the existing objects.
Hsee and his Chicago Booth colleague Reid Hastie redefined the term in 2008. Their idea of hedonomics is
based on the idea that people don't need more resources to be happier; they need to use existing resources
differently.
For example, suppose a child enjoys playing with wooden blocks at first but grows tired of them. Hedonomics
suggests the child doesn't need more blocks to be happy; she needs to change how she plays with those blocks.
The same principle applies to experiences. Instead of watching a TV show without control, watch two episodes (集)
per day. Or better yet, apply another method: say you have six episodes to watch. You could watch two a day, or
you could watch one on the first day, two on the second day, and three on the third day. That’s an increasing order.
Or you could do the opposite, in a decreasing order, by watching three at the start and winding down.
Instead of making full use of their resources, many people instead seek to add resources. Hsee, who has
devoted much of the past decade to researching hedonomics, says that can have the opposite effect and lead to a
phenomenon known as the “hedonic treadmill (享乐跑步机) ”. This phrase refers to the tendency of people
enjoying happiness temporarily and keeping on finding new positive stimulation.
Hsee, who grew up in China, recalls when “just having the ability to buy a cheap bicycle” in his city was a big
deal. But by 2012 in China, nearly every family in cities had, on average, a color TV, air conditioner, washing
machine, and refrigerator. Almost nine in ten had a personal computer. Hsee sees his friends, some now able to
afford expensive cars, stuck on the hedonic treadmill as they seek to get more well-being. The problem is that it
takes more and more things to make people happy.
12. What is the meaning of hedonomics
A Following your ideas. B. Producing more resources.
C Pursuing what you want. D. Treasuring what you have.
13. What does the underlined part “winding down” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Watching closely. B. Reducing gradually.
C. Observing carefully. D. Checking regularly.
14. What do people do when they are on the hedonic treadmill
A. They try to get more. B. They use resources wisely.
C. They tend to be more positive. D. They lack material enjoyment.
15. What does the author truly want to convey in the last paragraph
A. People are content with their income. B. China’s economy is developing fast.
C. One’s desires can hardly be satisfied. D. It’s impossible to achieve real happiness.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here are some good ways in which you can encourage students and be the perfect teacher for them! Read them
below:
Encourage students.
Students often look to teachers for praise and are more likely to be enthusiastic (热情的) about learning. Open
communication and free thinking can do wonders. They can make students express their opinions with confidence.
____16____
Make learning fun.
____17____ Try including game-based learning and competitions to get students more active and attentive at
all times. This will create interest among students and give them an opportunity to communicate with each other.
Change the learning place
A classroom is a great place for learning. ____18____ Giving students a chance to get out of the classroom
and learn in a new environment gets them interested and excited. You would be surprised at the benefits of a new
setting or open classroom!
____19____
Help students by setting small achievable goals and encourage them to complete their goals. Design
assignments that are challenging but in line with the ability of the class.
Allow students to work together.
When students work together, they often try to solve problems while having fun! ____20____ Teachers need
to make sure that the groups are’ balanced and fair. This way, some students won’t do more work than the others.
A. Set performance goals.
B. Make students focused.
C. Words like “good job” can go a long way!
D. They feel their work is valued and recognized.
E. Teachers should make classes interesting and fun.
F. Working as a team is a great teaching tool in itself.
G. However, sitting at the desk all day learning can be boring.
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
On the shores of Mumbai, Ajay Sawant spent his childhood collecting shells with his mother. The ocean was
like family to him — constant and ____21____. However, as he grew older, he noticed ____22____ changes. The
shells that once brought him ____23____ were replaced by plastic waste and many marine animals died off
gradually. Obviously, the sea was ____24____.
These heartbroken scenes led Ajay to become an ocean activist. He firmly believes the ocean is of value to life
— providing food, ____25____ climate problems and taking in carbon dioxide. However, the effects of the ocean
are often ____26____ in climate discussions. To make a(n) ____27____ on people, Ajay turned to creativity and
began creating art from plastic waste collected on beaches. As he ____28____, this idea attracted the public and
inspired others to join.
In February 2023, Ajay ____29____ a group named “Generation Artivism”, which used art and storytelling to
promote environmental action. And he became the president of ThinkOcean Society, which ran global programs for
ocean protection. In spite of many changes, his ____30____ worked well. In 2024, Generation Artivism
____31____ reached over 35,000 people through clean-ups and workshops and ThinkOcean Society removed more
than 100kg of marine rubbish.
Now he is leading youth movements that combine science, art, and community work and ____32____ to raise
awareness of a new global protection of international waters. His ____33____ is to build a future where policy and
community action combine to ____34____ the sea life. For him, real change starts when people listen to the sea and
choose to answer its ____35____.
21. A. responsible B. powerful C. graceful D. generous
22. A. amazing B. annoying C. confusing D. encouraging
23 A. pleasure B. calmness C. awkwardness D. anxiety
24. A. rising B. suffering C. breathing D. disappearing
25. A. worsening B. collecting C. addressing D. bringing
26. A. ignored B. recognized C. stressed D. explored
27. A. comment B. suggestion C. impression D. statement
28. A. described B. expected C. reported D. promised
29. A. put up B. focused on C. set up D. applied for
30. A. attitude B. confidence C. experiments D. efforts
31. A. suddenly B. finally C. slowly D. clearly
32. A. struggling B. pretending C. remembering D. refusing
33. A. goal B. wisdom C. adventure D. behavior
34. A. track B. create C. change D. rescue
35. A. question B. letter C. call D. request
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。
Chinese seal carving (篆刻) is an art form that combines calligraphy and sculpture into a unique cultural
expression. The art form has ____36____ history of over three thousand years. It dates from the Shang Dynasty
(1600 BC-1046 BC). ____37____ (initial), seals were applied for official purposes, serving ____38____ a signature
for documents and represented authority. Over time, the use of seals expanded and they became symbols of people
and artistic expressions.
During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), seal carving developed quickly, for seals became more artistic and
had more details. The materials ____39____ (use) for seals also changed over time. Jade, ivory, and other precious
stones gradually earned ____40____ (popular). The art form continued to develop through later dynasties. Each
period contributed unique styles and techniques. Today, Chinese seal carving ____41____ (remain) an art form that
is honored for its historical and cultural value.
Chinese seals hold deep cultural value. They are not just tools for stamping documents, but something
____42____ represents identity, authority, and characteristics. In ancient China, seals were a symbol of power.
Officials used them to confirm documents and commands. Private seals, on the other hand, reflected ____43____
(person) style and status of the owner.
Additionally, seals are an important part of Chinese calligraphy and painting. Artists use seals to sign
____44____ (they) works. The seal adds uniqueness and enhances the aesthetic (美学的) value of the artwork,
bridging the gap between art ____45____ identity.
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，上周五，你班开展了一堂急救知识课，邀请了经验丰富的急救专家主讲，并有实操演练
环节。请你给你的英国朋友 Eric 写一封邮件，分享你的所学和感受。内容包括：
1. 急救常识；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Eric,
I hope this email finds you well.
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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。
Ms. Pinelli was walking her dog past our driveway while I was taking out the recycling. I greeted her and
patted Boomer, her golden retriever (寻回犬), and told Ms. Pinelli that Boomer were barking (吠叫) almost all the
afternoon. Ms. Pinelli was surprised, and I told her the dog probably saw a bird.
After school the next day, I was practicing the piano when Boomer started barking again. Anyway, he never
used to bark when I practiced. Ten minutes later, he was still barking. Jumping up, I decided to find out why, but I
didn’t see any birds.
Confused, I went back indoors, calling Ms. Pinelli to tell her what was going on. Having heard my description,
Ms. Pinelli decided to come back home to have a look. When she arrived, Boomer was still barking. She put him
into her car and drove off.
After dinner, Ms. Pinelli stopped by our house. She told me Boomer was fine. The vet had checked it out and
concluded that Boomer probably missed Leo, Ms. Pinelli’s son. Leo had started college in that fall. He had been
living at home for the first few months, but recently he decided to move closer to the school.
“I should have noticed that Boomer missed Leo,” I said. “I miss him too. Did you know that Leo taught me
how to throw a baseball ”
“I’m not surprised.” Ms. Pinelli smiled, and then sighed. “Boomerang (回旋镖) still sleeps in Leo’s bedroom
every night.”
I didn’t know Boomer was nicknamed “Boomerang” at all. Ms. Pinelli explained it was Leo’s idea because
that dog was like a boomerang when they played fetch — running off and then returning. I understood. After all,
Boomer is a retriever!
Ms. Pinelli thanked me again for watching out for Boomer. She said she would leave the TV on the next day. I
promised if that wouldn’t help, I could take it out for a walk.
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。
When I got off the bus the next day, I could hear Boomer barking.
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“Do you miss playing fetch with Leo ” I said softly to Boomer.
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