上饶市民校考试联盟
2025-2026学年上学期阶段测试（二）
高二英语试卷
试卷满分：150分 考试时长：120分钟
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. What was the woman doing just now
A. Making a phone call.
B. Looking up a word in the dictionary.
C. Recording a word’s pronunciation.
2. When will the man have his driving test
A. On the 4th. B. On the 14th. C. On the 6th.
3. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny B. Cloudy. C. Rainy
4. What does Linda do
A. She is a waitress. B. She is a tour guide. C. She is a student.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their plans for the future. B. A dancing class. C. Michelle’s hobby.
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 time is it now
A. 3:15 pm. B. 3:30 pm. C. 3:45 pm.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Have a look around B. Sit for a while C. Take classes now.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman look to the man
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Nervous.
9. Why does the woman go to China
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does John like doing
A. Eating out. B. Cooking at home. C. Ordering takeout.
11. Where will Jennifer have dinner tonight
A. In a French restaurant. B. In a Mexican restaurant. C. In an Italian restaurant.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How old is Henry now
A. 20. B. 25. C. 26.
14. How did Henry go to school on the first day
A. By bicycle. B. By bus. C. By car.
15. What was the headmaster like
A. He was impatient. B. He was serious. C. He was kind.
16. What did Henry do at school that day
A. He made two new friends.
B He played games in the classroom.
C. He watched a match on the playground.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is Stephen Wiltshire’s nationality
A. French. B. Japanese. C. English.
18. What does Stephen Wiltshire do before drawing a city
A. He walks around it.
B. He observes it on a tall building.
C. He takes a helicopter flight over it.
19. Why did Stephen Wiltshire start drawing
A. To display the buildings.
B. To calm himself down.
C. To show his amazing memory.
20. Where is the talk most probably being given
A. At a studio. B. At an art exhibition. C. At a classroom.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Notice to All Library Users
To ensure a comfortable and efficient reading environment for everyone, we are updating the library rules and service hours starting from November 1st. Please take note of the following changes:
Service Hour Adjustments
Weekdays (Monday-Friday): 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (previously 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM)
Weekends (Saturday-Sunday): 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (no change)
Public holidays: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (closed before)
New Rules
Borrowing Limit: Each user can borrow up to 8 books at a time (increased from 6) for a 30-day period. Renewals are allowed once if no one has reserved the books.
Electronic Resources: The library has added 500 new e-books and 30 educational databases. You can access them via the school/community website using your library card number and password.
Food & Drinks: Only bottled water is permitted in the reading area. No snacks or sugary drinks are allowed to keep the space clean.
For any questions, please contact the library front desk at 0791-8866XXXX or email library@xxx.. Thank you for your cooperation!
The Library Management Team
1. How long can a user keep borrowed books without renewal
A. 15 days B. 90 days C. 60 days D. 30 days
2. What is allowed in the library’s reading area
A. Sugary drinks B. Snacks C. Bottled water D. Hot coffee
3. Who is this notice intended for
A. All people who use the library B. Library staff members
C School teachers only D. Students who borrow e-books
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
Jane Goodall, a world-famous primatologist (灵长类动物学家), dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees. Born in London in 1934, she fell in love with animals as a child — her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee at two, and she spent hours observing birds and insects in her backyard.
After high school, Goodall saved money for an African trip by working as a secretary. In 1957, she met renowned anthropologist Louis Leakey in Kenya. Impressed by her curiosity, Leakey offered her a job studying chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park — even though few believed a woman without a college degree could do serious scientific research.
In 1960, Goodall arrived in Gombe. Living alone in a small camp, she woke early to follow chimpanzee groups. At first, the chimpanzees were wary of her and kept their distance, but her patience won their trust. A key breakthrough came when she saw a chimpanzee use a twig to fish for termites — challenging the belief that only humans make and use tools.
Over the years, her research revealed chimpanzees have complex social structures and feel emotions like joy and grief. She also raised awareness about protecting their habitats, threatened by deforestation and poaching. Today, in her late 80s, Goodall still travels the world advocating for wildlife conservation and runs the Jane Goodall Institute, supporting projects in over 30 countries. Her story shows curiosity and perseverance can lead to extraordinary achievements.
4. What inspired Jane Goodall to study animals
A. A college course on primates B. Her toy chimpanzee and childhood observations
C. A meeting with Louis Leakey in Kenya D. A trip to Gombe Stream National Park
5. What does the underlined word “wary” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. cautious B. afraid C. doubtful D. curious
6. We can infer from the passage that Louis Leakey was ______.
A. A strict boss who demanded perfect results
B. An open-minded person who valued potential
C. A scientist who doubted women’s research abilities
D. A primatologist who studied chimpanzees in Gombe
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Jane Goodall’s research changed people’s understanding of chimpanzees
B. The challenges Jane Goodall faced as a female scientist
C The importance of protecting chimpanzee habitats
D. Jane Goodall’s life and her contributions to science and conservation
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought great changes to life and work. Unlike traditional technology, AI can learn from data, recognize patterns, and make independent decisions — abilities once unique to humans.
Widely used AI applications include natural language processing (NLP), which powers virtual assistants like Siri to understand speech and answer questions. In healthcare, AI helps doctors analyze medical images more accurately. Self-driving cars also rely on AI to detect obstacles and navigate safely, promising fewer traffic accidents.
However, AI brings challenges. Privacy risks come with its collection of large amounts of personal data. Some repetitive jobs may be replaced by AI, leading to job displacement. Ensuring AI makes fair, unbiased decisions is also a key issue for developers.
Despite these problems, experts believe AI’s benefits outweigh risks with proper regulation. With technological progress and thoughtful policies, AI will drive innovation, improve efficiency, and solve complex problems. Its future is not replacing humans, but working with them for a better world — this positive potential makes AI a valuable tool for progress.
8. Which is an example of NLP application
A. AI analyzing medical images B. Self-driving cars navigating
C. Virtual assistants answering voice commands D. AI avoiding decision bias
9. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. The challenges brought by AI technology
B. The reasons why AI collects personal data
C. How AI replaces repetitive human jobs
D. The ways to make AI decisions fair
10. What is the author’s attitude towards AI
A. Fully critical B. Completely neutral C. Mostly positive D. Strongly doubtful
11. What is the best title for the passage
A The History of AI B. Types of AI Applications
C. Solving AI’s Ethical Problems D. AI: Benefits, Challenges and Future
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
D
Two small white dogs appeared as I arrived at a ranch house a few miles off the highway in Hempstead, followed by John Mendola, a retired police officer. He introduced me to the dogs, Princess Ariel and Princess Jasmine. They were named for a deceased dog named Princess to whom they are similar in every detail. And they should be: they are Princess’s clones.
It has now been nearly thirty years since cloning mammals (哺乳动物) became possible. The technology has mainly been used to produce cattle, sheep, and pigs. However, since 2005, more than two thousand dogs have been successfully cloned. Biologically, it is not very different from that of cloned cows or sheep, but in other respects the cloning of pets raises a host of ethical (伦理的) and identity issues.
There are issues of exploitation (剥削) — both of grieving owners who hope to bring back their lost pets, and of the unseen animals whose bodies are used in making a clone. There’s the issue of supply: the production of tailored dogs in a society when so many good, naturally born ones in shelters are in need of adoption. Finally, there’s an existential issue: who, exactly, is produced when a dog is cloned Dogs are seen by most owners as a species of individuals, with distinct personalities. We keep them for companionship. As a result, we have placed our ideas of selfhood onto them, giving them preferences, fears, and moods. But, if it is dogs’ individuality that we value, how can we accept the idea that their unique and unreproducible selves can, in fact, be reproduced
As a matter of fact, among the people who have cloned their dogs, many struggled to say exactly what it was about the original animal that they had wanted to reproduce, especially in contrast to other dogs they had loved but hadn’t felt like cloning. Many spoke of the original as simply “special” — but the specific nature of that specialness seemed almost impossible to be explained. Perhaps the desire was less about re-creating the original dog than about bringing back the unique relationship that had been established with the animal.
12. What can we learn about the two white dogs in the first paragraph
A. They were named after a princess. B. They were clones of a late dog.
C. They were distinct from each other. D. They were naturally produced by Princess.
13. How is the cloning of dogs different from that of other mammals
A. It has higher success rates. B. It raises more moral concerns.
C. It is technically more challenging. D. It stirs greater public curiosity.
14. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the cloning of dogs
A. Unclear. B. Objective. C. Favourable. D. Disapproving.
15. Why do people desire to clone their dogs
A. To deal with the identity issue. B. To reproduce the original animal.
C. To recreate a distinctive emotional bond. D. To find out the specialness of the original dog.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. D 15. C
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everybody lies to some degree. ___16___ However, nobody wants to be caught. Of course there’s a huge gap that separates little white lies from the whoppers (弥天大谎), but learning how to tell if someone is lying is a skill that’ll always come in handy. Here’s what to watch for.
___17___
There are many signs that indicate that someone could be lying. For example, one may make too little or too much eye contact, sweat or flush, and have difficulty controlling the volume and tone of their voice. ___18___ Hand gestures that normally accompany talking may occur with less frequency. Arm and leg movements may also be fewer. It seems that liars (撒谎者) would become more concentrated on telling the lie, so they get quieter in their body.
Ask questions — quickly.
If you suspect you’re being lied to, try this technique, which experts say can trip up a liar. Try asking questions quickly — one after the other. “The first lie is easy.” explains Kang Lee, a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. “ ___19___ When you continue to ask questions and put people on the spot, it gets harder to maintain the lie.”
Check for emotional “leaks”
Micro-expressions often show a person’s real thoughts. If you were to watch people very closely on videotape, you would see them showing their true emotion just before they show the fake expression designed to cover up the lie. But these extremely brief facial movements, some only lasting a quarter of a second, aren’t easy to spot. ___20___ And intentional liars tend to add other expressions, like smiling, to hide a lie.
So here’s hoping that the next time someone throws a lie your way, you’ll know just how to catch it.
A. Listen to the voices.
B. Get better at body language.
C. The follow-up lie is more difficult.
D. Interestingly, people who are lying often become more still.
E. Even professionals trained in lie detection can’t always tell them apart.
F. In some cultures, it’s considered inappropriate to maintain eye contact.
G. Lies occur between friends, teachers and students, husbands and wives.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. E
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15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，选出可以填入空处的最佳选项。
“You’ve lost 60% of your hearing in your right ear and it’s permanent(永久的).” “What !” I stared at the doctor. So he ___21___ himself, louder this time. He thought I couldn’t ___22___ him, but I had. I was just in___23___. How had this happened How am I supposed to live my life with one ear I burst out ___24___.
Right before Thanksgiving 2023, I got what I thought was a ___25___ head cold. No pain, No cough. It just made my right ear feel as if it was underwater. I told people to “talk to my ___26___ ear.” I figured it would resolve on its own ___27___.
It didn’t. One month went by, then two, and I ___28___ couldn’t hear well, but I didn’t get it ___29___. It wasn’t until the end of January, when I went to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor for an unrelated issue, that I thought to ____30____ it. As soon as I did, the doctor looked at me in alarm and told me to make a (an) ____31____ for a hearing test the next day. After much testing, I was ____32____ as having SSHL, a medical term for “I suddenly lost my hearing for no apparent reason.”
A month later, I was fitted with my new hearing ____33____. I hadn’t realized how much I was ____34____ with my damaged hearing until the moment it was given back to me. I burst into happy tears. I was so grateful for all the medical ____35____ and technology that gave me back my hearing.
21. A. introduced B. excused C. bent D. repeated
22. A. hear B. see C. understand D. accept
23. A. amazement B. trouble C. shock D. fear
24. A. crying B. laughing C. running D. cheering
25. A. critical B. minor C. awesome D. painful
26. A. right B. nice C. good D. poor
27. A. permanently B. fortunately C. eventually D. hopefully
28. A. even B. still C. yet D. already
29. A. checked out B. lifted up C. looked into D. brought about
30. A. explain B. warn C. investigate D. mention
31. A. break B. appointment C. preparation D. survey
32. A. interpreted B. labelled C. predicted D. identified
33. A. ability B. aid C. relief D. wear
34. A. dealing B. struggling C. missing D. enjoying
35. A. professionals B. insurance C. sensors D. knowledge
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
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。
StarLink, developed by SpaceX, intends to provide high-speed internet access globally. This satellite-based service ___36___ (make) up of a series of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites ___37___ communicate through advanced laser technology, forming a global network.
StarLink is designed to be a solution for developing regions offering ___38___ (rely) internet resistant to weather conditions, with speeds ___39___ (expect) to reach up to 1 Gbps — significantly faster than traditional broadband. Initially ___40___ (focus) on the U. S. and Canada, the service plans to expand worldwide by the end of2022, aiming ___41___ (bridge) the digital divide between urban and rural areas.
The project not only seeks to enhance connectivity for those in challenging circumstances but also promises to provide more people with access ___42___ information and resources. ___43___ it progresses, StarLink is ready to transform the landscape of internet access, ___44___ (potential) changing how people around the world connect and interact. In summary, StarLink represents ____45____ groundbreaking advancement in global internet accessibility, with significant implications for individuals and communities traditionally left behind.
【答案】36. is made
37. that##which
38. reliable
39. expected
40. focusing
41. to bridge
42. to 43. As
44. potentially
45. a
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，本月新西兰学生代表团正在访问你校，你将作为学生代表介绍学校的社团活动。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
(1) 表示欢迎社团；（2） 活动介绍；（3） 推荐体验的社团。
注意：（1） 写作词数应为80左右；（2） 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear friends from New Zealand,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Dear friends from New Zealand,
It’s a great pleasure for me to extend our warm welcome and I am glad to take this chance to showcase our vibrant club activities.
Our school boasts a wide range of clubs, covering arts, sports, science, and community service. These clubs provide a platform for students to explore their interests and develop their skills in the form of interactive workshops, hands-on experiment and field trips. Among all the clubs, I highly recommend you take a moment to engage in the intriguing and creative art club, where you can appreciate and create beautiful works of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting.
I hope you will have a wonderful time participating in the club activities. May our friendship grow stronger through this exchange program.
第二节 读后续写（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。
Lily excelled at math but struggled badly with physics. Her latest test — 65/100 — reddened her eyes instantly; big teardrops smudged (使模糊) the ink. She wiped her cheeks, crumpled the paper into a tight ball, and stuffed it in her desk, terrified someone might see that glaring score. Her face burned with embarrassment.
Tom, her deskmate and the class’s top physics student, had quietly noticed her distress. More than once during evening study, he’d seen her frowning at formulas. After class, as classmates streamed out, Tom packed his bag but sat back down, gaze on her bowed head.
“Lily,” he said softly, “Physics is a high obstacle, but running from it won’t help. Let’s go over the test step by step — I promise it’s not scary.”
“I don’t want to bother you,” Lily mumbled.
“It’s no bother,” Tom smiled, eyes crinkling.
That afternoon, he explained complex physics concepts with simple daily examples — falling apples, light bulb circuits. For two weeks, they met at lunch and after school: he lent annotated notes and formula flashcards, quizzing her gently. Lily practiced tirelessly, and her confidence grew — she no longer froze at physics questions.
When the midterm came, Lily breathed deeply, opened the paper, and felt relief — most questions felt familiar. She picked up her pen, hand steady, and wrote with a clear, focused mind.
注意：
1)续写词数应为150左右；
2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Three days later, the teacher handed out midterm papers.
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Paragraph 2: Tom caught her eye and raised an eyebrow, smiling.
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【答案】范文
Three days later, the teacher handed out midterm papers. Lily’s hands shook as she took hers, squeezing her eyes shut before glancing down.“92!” she gasped, joy bubbling up. She turned to Tom, who was already grinning at her. “I did it! Thank you so much — you’re the reason I made it!” she said excitedly. Tom scratched his head shyly. “You worked so hard yourself. I just gave a little push.” The teacher walked by, nodding in approval: “Fantastic progress, Lily!” Lily smiled, realizing asking for help wasn’t weak — it was how we grow.
Tom caught her eye and raised an eyebrow, smiling. “Told you you’d make it.” Lily nodded her head, passing him her paper. “I couldn’t have done it without you — those circuit examples, the flashcards… you made physics make sense.” Tom scratched the back of his neck, cheeks pink. “You did the work. I just gave you a nudge.” After class, Lily pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from her bag — her old 65-point test — and tape d it next to the new one in her notebook. “This is our win,” she said softly. Tom smiled, handing her a new set of flashcards. “Ready to go for 90 next time ” Lily nodded, her confidence brighter than ever — friendship, she realized, was the best tool to beat any obstacle.上饶市民校考试联盟
2025-2026学年上学期阶段测试（二）
高二英语试卷
试卷满分：150分 考试时长：120分钟
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. What was the woman doing just now
A. Making a phone call.
B. Looking up a word in the dictionary.
C. Recording a word’s pronunciation.
2. When will the man have his driving test
A. On the 4th. B. On the 14th. C. On the 6th.
3. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny B. Cloudy. C. Rainy
4. What does Linda do
A. She is a waitress. B. She is a tour guide. C. She is a student.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their plans for the future. B. A dancing class. C. Michelle’s hobby.
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 time is it now
A. 3:15 pm. B. 3:30 pm. C. 3:45 pm.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Have a look around B. Sit for a while C. Take classes now.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman look to the man
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Nervous.
9. Why does the woman go to China
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does John like doing
A. Eating out. B. Cooking at home. C. Ordering takeout.
11. Where will Jennifer have dinner tonight
A. In a French restaurant. B. In a Mexican restaurant. C. In an Italian restaurant.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How old is Henry now
A. 20. B. 25. C. 26.
14. How did Henry go to school on the first day
A. By bicycle. B. By bus. C. By car.
15. What was the headmaster like
A. He was impatient. B. He was serious. C. He was kind.
16. What did Henry do at school that day
A. He made two new friends.
B He played games in the classroom.
C. He watched a match on the playground.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is Stephen Wiltshire’s nationality
A. French. B. Japanese. C. English.
18. What does Stephen Wiltshire do before drawing a city
A. He walks around it.
B. He observes it on a tall building.
C. He takes a helicopter flight over it.
19. Why did Stephen Wiltshire start drawing
A. To display the buildings.
B. To calm himself down.
C. To show his amazing memory.
20. Where is the talk most probably being given
A. At a studio. B. At an art exhibition. C. At a classroom.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Notice to All Library Users
To ensure a comfortable and efficient reading environment for everyone, we are updating the library rules and service hours starting from November 1st. Please take note of the following changes:
Service Hour Adjustments
Weekdays (Monday-Friday): 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (previously 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM)
Weekends (Saturday-Sunday): 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (no change)
Public holidays: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (closed before)
New Rules
Borrowing Limit: Each user can borrow up to 8 books at a time (increased from 6) for a 30-day period. Renewals are allowed once if no one has reserved the books.
Electronic Resources: The library has added 500 new e-books and 30 educational databases. You can access them via the school/community website using your library card number and password.
Food & Drinks: Only bottled water is permitted in the reading area. No snacks or sugary drinks are allowed to keep the space clean.
For any questions, please contact the library front desk at 0791-8866XXXX or email library@xxx.. Thank you for your cooperation!
The Library Management Team
1. How long can a user keep borrowed books without renewal
A. 15 days B. 90 days C. 60 days D. 30 days
2. What is allowed in the library’s reading area
A. Sugary drinks B. Snacks C. Bottled water D. Hot coffee
3. Who is this notice intended for
A. All people who use the library B. Library staff members
C School teachers only D. Students who borrow e-books
B
Jane Goodall, a world-famous primatologist (灵长类动物学家), dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees. Born in London in 1934, she fell in love with animals as a child — her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee at two, and she spent hours observing birds and insects in her backyard.
After high school, Goodall saved money for an African trip by working as a secretary. In 1957, she met renowned anthropologist Louis Leakey in Kenya. Impressed by her curiosity, Leakey offered her a job studying chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park — even though few believed a woman without a college degree could do serious scientific research.
In 1960, Goodall arrived in Gombe. Living alone in a small camp, she woke early to follow chimpanzee groups. At first, the chimpanzees were wary of her and kept their distance, but her patience won their trust. A key breakthrough came when she saw a chimpanzee use a twig to fish for termites — challenging the belief that only humans make and use tools.
Over the years, her research revealed chimpanzees have complex social structures and feel emotions like joy and grief. She also raised awareness about protecting their habitats, threatened by deforestation and poaching. Today, in her late 80s, Goodall still travels the world advocating for wildlife conservation and runs the Jane Goodall Institute, supporting projects in over 30 countries. Her story shows curiosity and perseverance can lead to extraordinary achievements.
4. What inspired Jane Goodall to study animals
A. A college course on primates B. Her toy chimpanzee and childhood observations
C. A meeting with Louis Leakey in Kenya D. A trip to Gombe Stream National Park
5. What does the underlined word “wary” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. cautious B. afraid C. doubtful D. curious
6. We can infer from the passage that Louis Leakey was ______.
A. A strict boss who demanded perfect results
B. An open-minded person who valued potential
C. A scientist who doubted women’s research abilities
D. A primatologist who studied chimpanzees in Gombe
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Jane Goodall’s research changed people’s understanding of chimpanzees
B. The challenges Jane Goodall faced as a female scientist
C The importance of protecting chimpanzee habitats
D. Jane Goodall’s life and her contributions to science and conservation
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought great changes to life and work. Unlike traditional technology, AI can learn from data, recognize patterns, and make independent decisions — abilities once unique to humans.
Widely used AI applications include natural language processing (NLP), which powers virtual assistants like Siri to understand speech and answer questions. In healthcare, AI helps doctors analyze medical images more accurately. Self-driving cars also rely on AI to detect obstacles and navigate safely, promising fewer traffic accidents.
However, AI brings challenges. Privacy risks come with its collection of large amounts of personal data. Some repetitive jobs may be replaced by AI, leading to job displacement. Ensuring AI makes fair, unbiased decisions is also a key issue for developers.
Despite these problems, experts believe AI’s benefits outweigh risks with proper regulation. With technological progress and thoughtful policies, AI will drive innovation, improve efficiency, and solve complex problems. Its future is not replacing humans, but working with them for a better world — this positive potential makes AI a valuable tool for progress.
8. Which is an example of NLP application
A. AI analyzing medical images B. Self-driving cars navigating
C. Virtual assistants answering voice commands D. AI avoiding decision bias
9. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. The challenges brought by AI technology
B. The reasons why AI collects personal data
C. How AI replaces repetitive human jobs
D. The ways to make AI decisions fair
10. What is the author’s attitude towards AI
A. Fully critical B. Completely neutral C. Mostly positive D. Strongly doubtful
11. What is the best title for the passage
A The History of AI B. Types of AI Applications
C. Solving AI’s Ethical Problems D. AI: Benefits, Challenges and Future
D
Two small white dogs appeared as I arrived at a ranch house a few miles off the highway in Hempstead, followed by John Mendola, a retired police officer. He introduced me to the dogs, Princess Ariel and Princess Jasmine. They were named for a deceased dog named Princess to whom they are similar in every detail. And they should be: they are Princess’s clones.
It has now been nearly thirty years since cloning mammals (哺乳动物) became possible. The technology has mainly been used to produce cattle, sheep, and pigs. However, since 2005, more than two thousand dogs have been successfully cloned. Biologically, it is not very different from that of cloned cows or sheep, but in other respects the cloning of pets raises a host of ethical (伦理的) and identity issues.
There are issues of exploitation (剥削) — both of grieving owners who hope to bring back their lost pets, and of the unseen animals whose bodies are used in making a clone. There’s the issue of supply: the production of tailored dogs in a society when so many good, naturally born ones in shelters are in need of adoption. Finally, there’s an existential issue: who, exactly, is produced when a dog is cloned Dogs are seen by most owners as a species of individuals, with distinct personalities. We keep them for companionship. As a result, we have placed our ideas of selfhood onto them, giving them preferences, fears, and moods. But, if it is dogs’ individuality that we value, how can we accept the idea that their unique and unreproducible selves can, in fact, be reproduced
As a matter of fact, among the people who have cloned their dogs, many struggled to say exactly what it was about the original animal that they had wanted to reproduce, especially in contrast to other dogs they had loved but hadn’t felt like cloning. Many spoke of the original as simply “special” — but the specific nature of that specialness seemed almost impossible to be explained. Perhaps the desire was less about re-creating the original dog than about bringing back the unique relationship that had been established with the animal.
12. What can we learn about the two white dogs in the first paragraph
A. They were named after a princess. B. They were clones of a late dog.
C. They were distinct from each other. D. They were naturally produced by Princess.
13. How is the cloning of dogs different from that of other mammals
A. It has higher success rates. B. It raises more moral concerns.
C. It is technically more challenging. D. It stirs greater public curiosity.
14. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the cloning of dogs
A. Unclear. B. Objective. C. Favourable. D. Disapproving.
15. Why do people desire to clone their dogs
A. To deal with the identity issue. B. To reproduce the original animal.
C. To recreate a distinctive emotional bond. D. To find out the specialness of the original dog.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everybody lies to some degree. ___16___ However, nobody wants to be caught. Of course there’s a huge gap that separates little white lies from the whoppers (弥天大谎), but learning how to tell if someone is lying is a skill that’ll always come in handy. Here’s what to watch for.
___17___
There are many signs that indicate that someone could be lying. For example, one may make too little or too much eye contact, sweat or flush, and have difficulty controlling the volume and tone of their voice. ___18___ Hand gestures that normally accompany talking may occur with less frequency. Arm and leg movements may also be fewer. It seems that liars (撒谎者) would become more concentrated on telling the lie, so they get quieter in their body.
Ask questions — quickly.
If you suspect you’re being lied to, try this technique, which experts say can trip up a liar. Try asking questions quickly — one after the other. “The first lie is easy.” explains Kang Lee, a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. “ ___19___ When you continue to ask questions and put people on the spot, it gets harder to maintain the lie.”
Check for emotional “leaks”
Micro-expressions often show a person’s real thoughts. If you were to watch people very closely on videotape, you would see them showing their true emotion just before they show the fake expression designed to cover up the lie. But these extremely brief facial movements, some only lasting a quarter of a second, aren’t easy to spot. ___20___ And intentional liars tend to add other expressions, like smiling, to hide a lie.
So here’s hoping that the next time someone throws a lie your way, you’ll know just how to catch it.
A. Listen to the voices.
B. Get better at body language.
C. The follow-up lie is more difficult.
D. Interestingly, people who are lying often become more still.
E. Even professionals trained in lie detection can’t always tell them apart.
F. In some cultures, it’s considered inappropriate to maintain eye contact.
G. Lies occur between friends, teachers and students, husbands and wives.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15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，选出可以填入空处的最佳选项。
“You’ve lost 60% of your hearing in your right ear and it’s permanent(永久的).” “What !” I stared at the doctor. So he ___21___ himself, louder this time. He thought I couldn’t ___22___ him, but I had. I was just in___23___. How had this happened How am I supposed to live my life with one ear I burst out ___24___.
Right before Thanksgiving 2023, I got what I thought was a ___25___ head cold. No pain, No cough. It just made my right ear feel as if it was underwater. I told people to “talk to my ___26___ ear.” I figured it would resolve on its own ___27___.
It didn’t. One month went by, then two, and I ___28___ couldn’t hear well, but I didn’t get it ___29___. It wasn’t until the end of January, when I went to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor for an unrelated issue, that I thought to ____30____ it. As soon as I did, the doctor looked at me in alarm and told me to make a (an) ____31____ for a hearing test the next day. After much testing, I was ____32____ as having SSHL, a medical term for “I suddenly lost my hearing for no apparent reason.”
A month later, I was fitted with my new hearing ____33____. I hadn’t realized how much I was ____34____ with my damaged hearing until the moment it was given back to me. I burst into happy tears. I was so grateful for all the medical ____35____ and technology that gave me back my hearing.
21. A. introduced B. excused C. bent D. repeated
22. A. hear B. see C. understand D. accept
23. A. amazement B. trouble C. shock D. fear
24. A. crying B. laughing C. running D. cheering
25. A. critical B. minor C. awesome D. painful
26. A. right B. nice C. good D. poor
27. A. permanently B. fortunately C. eventually D. hopefully
28. A. even B. still C. yet D. already
29. A. checked out B. lifted up C. looked into D. brought about
30. A. explain B. warn C. investigate D. mention
31. A. break B. appointment C. preparation D. survey
32. A. interpreted B. labelled C. predicted D. identified
33. A. ability B. aid C. relief D. wear
34. A. dealing B. struggling C. missing D. enjoying
35. A. professionals B. insurance C. sensors D. knowledge
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。
StarLink, developed by SpaceX, intends to provide high-speed internet access globally. This satellite-based service ___36___ (make) up of a series of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites ___37___ communicate through advanced laser technology, forming a global network.
StarLink is designed to be a solution for developing regions offering ___38___ (rely) internet resistant to weather conditions, with speeds ___39___ (expect) to reach up to 1 Gbps — significantly faster than traditional broadband. Initially ___40___ (focus) on the U. S. and Canada, the service plans to expand worldwide by the end of2022, aiming ___41___ (bridge) the digital divide between urban and rural areas.
The project not only seeks to enhance connectivity for those in challenging circumstances but also promises to provide more people with access ___42___ information and resources. ___43___ it progresses, StarLink is ready to transform the landscape of internet access, ___44___ (potential) changing how people around the world connect and interact. In summary, StarLink represents ____45____ groundbreaking advancement in global internet accessibility, with significant implications for individuals and communities traditionally left behind.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，本月新西兰学生代表团正在访问你校，你将作为学生代表介绍学校的社团活动。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
(1) 表示欢迎社团；（2） 活动介绍；（3） 推荐体验的社团。
注意：（1） 写作词数应为80左右；（2） 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear friends from New Zealand,
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第二节 读后续写（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。
Lily excelled at math but struggled badly with physics. Her latest test — 65/100 — reddened her eyes instantly; big teardrops smudged (使模糊) the ink. She wiped her cheeks, crumpled the paper into a tight ball, and stuffed it in her desk, terrified someone might see that glaring score. Her face burned with embarrassment.
Tom, her deskmate and the class’s top physics student, had quietly noticed her distress. More than once during evening study, he’d seen her frowning at formulas. After class, as classmates streamed out, Tom packed his bag but sat back down, gaze on her bowed head.
“Lily,” he said softly, “Physics is a high obstacle, but running from it won’t help. Let’s go over the test step by step — I promise it’s not scary.”
“I don’t want to bother you,” Lily mumbled.
“It’s no bother,” Tom smiled, eyes crinkling.
That afternoon, he explained complex physics concepts with simple daily examples — falling apples, light bulb circuits. For two weeks, they met at lunch and after school: he lent annotated notes and formula flashcards, quizzing her gently. Lily practiced tirelessly, and her confidence grew — she no longer froze at physics questions.
When the midterm came, Lily breathed deeply, opened the paper, and felt relief — most questions felt familiar. She picked up her pen, hand steady, and wrote with a clear, focused mind.
注意：
1)续写词数应为150左右；
2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Three days later, the teacher handed out midterm papers.
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Paragraph 2: Tom caught her eye and raised an eyebrow, smiling.
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