马鞍山市第二中学 2025～2026 学年第二学期 3 月教学质量监测
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前，务必将自己的姓名、考号和班级填写在答题卡上。
2．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，务必擦净后再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷
上无效。
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a business conference. B. At a graduation ceremony. C. At a sports event.
2. What does the woman advise the man to eat to go climate-friendly
A. Whole grain. B. Meat. C. Dairy.
3. What new trend is the man noticing on resumes
A. People posting their photos.
B. People highlighting their hobbies.
C. People including their fitness successes.
4. What does the man suggest they do this Friday
A. Listen to a lecture. B. Make music. C. Attend a concert.
5. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the man’s suggestion
A. Favorable. B. Confused. C. Doubtful.
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’s the probable relationship between the speakers
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A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Wife and husband.
7. What will the woman do later
A. Do an online search. B. Visit her friends. C. Hang out with her friends.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is Jenny excited about
A. A new phone model. B. A new Apple function. C. A special emoji sale.
9. What is the first step to make a Genmoji
A. Choose a background. B. Enter the image app. C. Take a selfie and save it.
10. How does the man feel about Genmojis
A. Interested. B. Unconcerned. C. Disappointed.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. How many Pulitzer Prizes did The Washington Post win in 2024
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3.
12. Which organization won the International Reporting Prize in 2024 Pulitzer
A. The New York Times. B. The Washington Post. C. Reuters.
13. What do we know about the main character of Primary Trust
A. He loses everything but never gives up.
B. He gains a new life through kindness.
C. He becomes rich by doing small acts.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. How should one swing his arms while walking, according to Emma
A. Freely back and forth from your shoulders.
B. From the elbows in short movements.
C. Keeping them still by your sides.
15. Why does Emma suggest wearing bigger shoes
A. To avoid falling down.
B. To lower walking speed.
C. To make room for sweat and swelling.
16. How long and at what pace should one walk to improve health
A. 115 minutes a week at a slow pace.
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B. 150 minutes a week at an energetic pace.
C. 300 minutes a week at a steady pace.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When will the annual Science Fair be held
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Monday.
18. What should participants do before the Science Fair start
A. Do some experiments on the spot.
B. Make sure everything is ready.
C. Prepare a speech about their projects.
19. What is Dr Smith’s speech about
A. Ways to fight climate change.
B. Facts about the Amazon Rainforest.
C. Impacts of environmental pollution.
20. What will the winning team of the basketball match receive
A. New uniforms. B. A ribbon. C. A school medal.
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
Holly Springs International Food Festival
Enjoy a variety of food, drinks, and entertainment representing more than 12 e taste, learn, and
unite!
International Food Festival Vendors (供应商)
Enjoy select food options from six different continents and 12 unique countries and cuisines.
Returning favorites are joined by exceptional newcomers. Tasty, sweet, spicy, frozen, classic, or exotic (异域
风情的), the International Food Festival has something for everyone!
Cultural Ambassadors and Entertainment
Learn from your travels as you enjoy the teachings of local nonprofits focused on cultural heritage awareness
and education. Make sure to bring your chairs for outdoor seating to watch performances!
Entertainment (Performance Stage) :
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Music Stage Dance Stage
5 p.m. — 6 p.m. Lost Nomads 6 p.m. Celtic Dance Group
6:15 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Ewes Tree 6:45 p.m. Bollywood Dancing
7:20 p.m. — 8:20 p.m. One Tribe
Rhythms
Tips for a Successful Trip
·No outside alcohol permitted.
·Have your ID ready if you plan to purchase beer or wine on-site.
·Beer and wine must be consumed within the event footprint.
·Credit cards are accepted by most vendors — but extra cash is helpful.
Arriving at the Festival
The Holly Springs International Food Festival is located along Ballentine Street at the Holly Springs Cultural
Center. Parking in downtown is limited. To help with parking and traffic crowding, we recommend carpooling,
taking a rideshare, walking, or riding bicycles.
1. What do we know about the foods offered at the festival
A. They’re home-made. B. They’re diverse. C. They’re plant-based. D. They’re conventional.
2. What performance can you enjoy if you arrive at 7:30 p.m.
A. Lost Nomads. B. Ewes Tree. C. One Tribe Rhythms. D. Celtic Dance Group.
3. What are the visitors encouraged to do
A. Pay online. B. Leave pets at home. C. Avoid alcohol. D. Share rides.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
In the mid-2010s, I got a job writing articles for a how-to website. For two years, I wrote pieces like “How to
Speak Like a New Yorker” and “How to Get Rid of Dark Lips”. I didn’t get rich or win awards, but I learned to
write clearly and organize ideas — skills I still use today in my creative career.
AI has made my first job outdated. Today, instead of reading an article like “How to Become a Music
Producer”, you can just ask ChatGPT. AI is also replacing many writing jobs. A quick job search now shows many
positions focus not on producing copy, but on training AI models to sound more human.
Generative AI promises to free artists from drudgery (单调乏味的工作), allowing them to focus on “real art”.
But entry-level creative jobs are much more than that — they help young artists develop skills. Consider Francis
Ford Coppola, who shot cheap films early in his career. Beyond money, these low-level jobs offer practice time and
valuable mentorship (师徒关系).
I moved into filmmaking by making rough cuts of videos for an online platform. I shot, edited, and published
three videos a week. I received professional feedback and near-immediate audience reactions. This process forced
me to sharpen my skills continuously.
The optimistic view is that AI will create new forms of art, just as the camera once pushed painters to explore
new styles. Independent filmmakers can now use top-level effects from their bedrooms. Musicians can add AI
instruments to their compositions. In theory, AI could offer everyone unlimited artistic freedom.
Yet past experience suggests that, like other technologies, AI may better serve the companies that develop it
than the artists who use it. Removing entry-level work sounds good in theory, but for now, AI seems likely to
threaten the careers of professionals. Creating art also requires creating artists.
4. What do the first two paragraphs mainly focus on
A. The author’s early jobs and how AI has made similar work less necessary today.
B. How generative AI systems produce high-quality text.
C. How AI companies train language models to write in a more human voice.
D. Comparison between screenwriting, film editing, and corporate communications.
5. Which of the following statements might the author agree with
A. AI shortens the time required to cultivate a true artist.
B. AI has freed artists from repetitive work to focus on real creativity.
C. AI mainly benefits tech companies and threatens how artists are trained.
D. AI will significantly expand access to artistic careers for the general public.
6 What is the author’s attitude towards AI’s impact on creative industries
A. Optimistic. B. Unclear. C. Concerned. D. Indifferent.
7. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. How AI Is Transforming Creative Industries
B. The Hidden Danger of AI Taking Over Entry-Level Creative Work
C. Famous Artists Who Started with Basic Work
D. Why AI Will Never Replace Human Creativity
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
Do you have a sweet tooth For people in the UK who do, prepackaged sugary drinks will soon cost more
because of a stricter sugar tax.
The tax was first introduced in April 2018. Its goal has been to encourage drink makers to use less sugar and
consumers to choose lower-sugar products. Right now, the tax applies to drinks with 5 grams or more of sugar per
100 milliliters. But starting from January 1,2028, the limit will be lowered to 4.5g/100 ml to cover more products.
The changes are part of the UK’s broader efforts to fight obesity (肥胖). The country is the seventh-largest
sugar consumer in the world, with a worrying rate of obesity. In 2023-2024, 64.5 percent of adults in England were
overweight, and more than 20 percent of grade 6 children were obese in 2024-2025, said Sky News.
The tax has already cut sugar levels in drinks by nearly half between 2015 and 2024, giving the UK
government confidence in the new plan. According to an official press release, the extension is expected to cut17
million calories a day from the nation’s diet.
However, some are questioning why the sugar tax doesn’t apply to other food industries. For example,
William Watkins, president of the British Soft Drinks Association, said that soft drinks make up only 6.3 percent of
the UK’s sugar intake, while candies account for 11.5 percent. “It’s disappointing that instead of holding other
types to account, the government is punishing the ones that have delivered,” Watkins said in a recent speech. Others
worry about constant changes to tax rules, since even small changes require expensive reformulation (重新制定配
方) and relabeling.
Health experts argue the new policy is not tough enough, because nearly three-quarters of drinks already fall
below 4g/100 ml. They also mention that many companies have already chosen to lower their product’s sugar
content to avoid the tax altogether.
8. How is the second paragraph mainly developed
A. By describing the causes and effects of the tax.
B. By telling a story about the history of sugar tax.
C. By quoting opinions from different experts.
D. By listing numbers and making comparisons.
9. What is one positive effect of the existing sugar tax
A. It has improved the quality of drinks. B. It has cut drink sugar levels by almost half.
C. It has reduced the obesity rate in the UK. D. It has decreased sugar-related diseases.
10. Why does William Watkins criticize the new sugar tax policy
A. It unfairly targets the soft drink industry. B. It is too strict for producers to follow.
C. It has no scientific basis for its standards. D. It increases the cost of raw materials.
11. What can be inferred from health experts’ comments on the new policy
A. They expect further tax increases in the future.
B. They doubt the new policy will bring real change.
C. They believe the soft drink industry should be protected.
D. They think the government has done enough.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B
D
Escaping boredom by scrolling through videos online can increase boredom, a recent study has found.
Researchers from Canada explored the psychological effects of “digital switching.” This term refers to the
modern habit of flicking through and fast-forwarding online videos suggested by algorithms (算法).
Katy Y. Y. Tam, a psychology researcher, launched the study after noticing herself — and everyone else —
swiping through online videos. This behavior resonated with the “Boredom Feedback Model,” a theory she
published in 2021. She proposes that boredom arises from attention shifts. These shifts occur when there’s a gap
between how engaged people actually feel and how engaged they want to feel. The unpleasant emotion can develop
when a situation lacks novelty or meaning.
“As digital switching involves frequent attention shifts, I wondered how this behavior might influence
boredom,” Tam said.
In her study, more than 1,200 participants first watched a single video for ten minutes. They were then
presented with seven shorter videos, with the option to skip. On average, they skipped eight times — but reported
feeling more bored and less engaged than when they watched the single video. Participants had a similar experience
when asked to watch ten minutes of a documentary with the control panel locked, and then ten minutes with the
option to fast-forward. They felt more bored during the second ten minutes.
“I’m convinced that switching when it comes to videos, is not a good idea if the goal is to have an enjoyable
experience,” said Erin Westgate. “Sitting and toughing it out is likely a better choice.”
The findings add to evidence that boredom is on the rise, despite endless content at our fingertips. People who
are bored often turn to their phones, only to feel more bored. Scrolling on social media has also been linked to
increased feelings of boredom.
Boredom serves a purpose, signaling that something more pleasurable awaits. It can motivate people to
explore. Yet if we become too reliant on quick escapes, it is like an animal jumping from tree to tree in search of
food without staying long enough to see if a tree bears fruit. That animal risks starvation.
12. What does the underlined phrase “resonated with” in Para. 3 mean
A. Originated from. B. Fitted with. C. Concentrated on. D. Inspired by.
13. What is the main finding of the study conducted by Katy Y. Y. Tam
A. People prefer videos they can skip through quickly.
B. Boredom only happens when people lack entertainment.
C. Watching short videos can help people stay focused longer.
D. Digital switching may increase boredom instead of reducing it.
14. According to the study, what factor explains why switching between videos increases boredom
A. The frequent shifts of attention. B. The lack of variety in the content offered.
C. The poor quality of online recommendations. D. The short duration of each video clip.
15. Why does the author mention the animal jumping from tree to tree in the last paragraph
A. To illustrate that constant searching can reduce stress.
B. To prove animals are more efficient in choosing food.
C. To suggest humans should follow their natural urges to escape boredom.
D To explain that endless switching may harm long-term satisfaction.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
Olympians have trained their entire lives to reach their goal of standing on the winner’s podium (领奖台). Not
only do they tone their bodies into near perfection, they sharpen their minds as well. ____16____ Researchers have
found Olympians share some common traits, habits and qualities that you too can use to develop a winner’s
mindset.
View stress as positive. Any high-level athlete knows that pressure is unavoidable. ____17____ That carries
important effects for everybody. A famous experiment published in a January 1998 report looked at how people
viewed stress and found the risk of premature death rose by 43% for people who viewed stress negatively.
Regulate your emotions. We all have a set of emotions that we feel are important for us to perform our best: I’
m confident, but not overconfident. I’m anxious, but it’s a good anxiety. ____18____But you need a way to dial
those emotions up or down when necessary.
____19____ Not only do prime athletes train to the point that the physical skill becomes almost a natural
physical response, but they often have specific rituals (例行动作) they follow before each event. Athletes who
perform well, especially under pressure, stick to their routine. They might warm up the same way, and some might
always imagine themselves doing the event perfectly.
Stay focused on the process．____20____ Again, it’s important to identify any triggers you might face and
experience during practice until they fade into the background. When facing one of the most important events of
their lives, top athletes don’t focus on the outcome, they focus on the process needed to reach their goal.
A. Practice until it’s routine.
B. Perfect your professional skills.
C. Emotional regulation is as important as physical or mental preparation.
D. An ideal mixture of those emotions allows you to perform at your peak.
E Top performers can’t afford to be interrupted when it’s time for the big event.
F. Top athletes have learned to regard it as a challenge rather than something to fear.
G. Mental strength and focus don’t come without effort, even to the world’s top athletes.
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. E
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I was talking with my mom when our conversation reminded me of a funny story. “This is very funny,” I said.
“One time I was driving with my friend Rudy...” My mom cut me off ____21____. “I’ve heard this one before,”
she said. “You don’t need to tell it again.”
Storytelling is a sign of ____22____ in a relationship. By sharing experiences, we share our values and
outlook on life. But the bonding (建立联系的) ____23____ of storytelling only work if you’re good at it — many
of us are not. We repeat stories. We tell tales that don’t have a ____24____ . We fail to notice our audience,
____25____ them when they become bored. And we throw in every detail, no matter how ____26____.
People who retell stories are seen as less sincere. ____27____, they’re seen as not presenting their true selves.
Listeners are also less ____28____ engaging with someone repeating a story. We all have favorite stories that got a
good ____29____ before. Yet we expect social interactions to be ____30____. When someone repeats a story
without _____31_____ it, we view them as falsely presenting themselves.
Good storytellers use their voice to express emotion, _____32_____, and excitement — showing they care.
Emotional stories have the most _____33_____. If a story sparks emotion in you, it likely will in your audience.
I’ve learned much about storytelling as a journalist (and from my mother). Tailor your story to your audience.
Have a point. _____34_____ yourself — shorter is better. Kill your darlings — those details you love but are
_____35_____. Don’t talk in a confused way. And most importantly, don’t repeat yourself.
21. A. happily B. impatiently C. carefully D. kindly
22. A. faith B. sign C. investment D. secret
23. A. benefits B. risks C. rules D. causes
24. A. answer B. technique C. point D. lesson
25. A. comforting B. criticizing C. ignoring D. refusing
26. A. different B. horrible C. irrelevant D. powerful
27. A. As a result B. In other words C. To be honest D. In contrast
28. A. familiar with B. cautious about C. good at D. interested in
29. A. memory B. impression C. reaction D. reason
30. A. competitive B. complicated C. simple D. unique
31. A. acknowledging B. recalling C. emphasizing D. acquiring
32. A. appeal B. information C. truth D. passion
33. A. advantage B. responsibility C. impact D. guidance
34. A. Repeat B. Edit C. Restrict D. Praise
35. A. accessible B. ordinary C. precious D. unnecessary
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D
31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D
第二节（共 10 个小题；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。
The heartwarming phrase “Love you, good old self” ____36____ (sweep) across Chinese social media since
late 2025, drawing widespread attention. Its popularity has led people to refer to themselves as “Old Self” ,
____37____ friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved
for a close friend. By addressing oneself as an “old friend,” young people ____38____ (gentle) remind themselves
to pause and practice self-kindness in daily life.
This expression ____39____ (include) in the “Top 10 Internet Buzzwords of 2025” released last month.
Researchers interpret it as a response ____40____ the intense pressures facing today’s youth.
Professor Liu Haihua from Peking University explains that the core lies not in escaping challenges,
____41____ in building inner strength through small acts of kindness. Young people have realized ____42____
they truly need is self-approval. This trend represents a healthy psychological turn ____43____ (root) in the
embrace of our own emotional state.
From the earlier “Sang culture”, ____44____ was a trending word to reflect a lack of self-motivation felt by
Chinese young people, to “Buddha-like youth,” then to “lying flat,” and now to “love you, good old self,” the world
is witnessing a grand emotional reconciliation among Chinese youth who find _____45_____ (relieve) in digital
spaces. Chinese young people not only engage in self-healing by creating and spreading memes like “love you,
good old self,” but they also form new emotional support networks.
【答案】36. has swept
37. a 38. gently
39. was included
40. to 41. but
42. what 43. rooted
44. which 45. relief
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假如你是李华，英语课上老师要求向全班同学分享寒假社会实践经历，请你撰写一篇课前演讲稿，内容
包括：
（1）实践具体内容；
（2）个人感悟。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为 80 个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Story of Winter Social Practice
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【答案】
My Story of Winter Social Practice
This winter, I joined a volunteer program at a community center to teach senior citizens smartphone skills.
First, I created simple handouts with step-by-step illustrations for tasks like video-calling family and ordering
food online. During the sessions, I noticed many struggled with touchscreens, so I used real-life examples to
explain functions. Though some took longer to grasp the concepts, their excitement when finally making a video
call or ordering successfully made every effort worthwhile.
This experience made me realize that in our digital age, helping the elderly adapt is a way to connect
generations and spread warmth.
Thank you!
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。
The sun was shining brightly during our PE class as we ran laps around the busy playground. With laughter
and cheers all around me, I took a short break near the field’s edge to catch my breath. It was then that I heard a
faint mewing sound. Following the sound, I finally spotted a tiny kitten. It looked scared and hurt, its leg twisted at
a strange angle.
“Hey, guys! Come here!” I called out to my classmates. They gathered around, their faces filled with concern.
“We need to help it,” said Sarah. We all agreed. Carefully, I picked up the kitten, feeling its tiny body shake in my
hands. It was so small and weak.
We decided to seek help from our kind PE teacher, Mr Johnson. “Mr Johnson, we found this poor kitten, and it
seems badly hurt,” I said, holding it out to him. He looked at the kitten and then at us, a serious expression crossing
his face. “Let me call the school nurse Mrs Thompson,” he said.
Before Mrs Thompson came, we quickly made a makeshift stretcher (临时担架) using a towel and two sticks,
and gently placed the kitten on it with Mr Johnson’s direction. A moment later, Mrs Thompson came running with
a first aid kit. As she examined the kitten, we all held our breath. “It looks like it has a broken leg,” she said. “We
need to get it to the animal hospital immediately.” Mr Johnson nodded and told us to go back to the classroom after
the PE class was over. Then, he and Mrs Thompson took the kitten to the vet.
The rest of the day was a blur. We could only think about the kitten, hoping it would be fine. Before the school
was over, Mr Johnson returned to the classroom with a big smile on his face. “Good news, kids!” he announced.
“The kitten’s surgery was a success. The vet said that with proper care it would make a full recovery.”
注意:1.续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hearing this, we all felt relieved.
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In the animal hospital, we saw the recovered kitten.
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【答案】 Hearing this, we all felt relieved. The classroom erupted in cheers and applause. Sarah clapped her
hands, her eyes shining with joy. “We saved a life today!” she exclaimed. I couldn’t help but smile, feeling a warm
sense of pride. Mr Johnson praised us for our teamwork and kindness, reminding us that even small actions could
make a big difference. We decided to visit the kitten after school to see how it was doing.
In the animal hospital, we saw the recovered kitten. It was resting in a cozy bed, its leg wrapped in a tiny cast.
The kitten looked much better, its eyes bright and curious. The vet told us it would need a few weeks to heal
completely. “Who will take care of it ” I asked. Mr Johnson smiled and said, “I’ve already spoken to the principal.
The school will adopt it, and we can all help take care of it.” We cheered again, knowing the kitten had found a safe
home.马鞍山市第二中学 2025～2026 学年第二学期 3 月教学质量监测
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前，务必将自己的姓名、考号和班级填写在答题卡上。
2．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，务必擦净后再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷
上无效。
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a business conference. B. At a graduation ceremony. C. At a sports event.
2. What does the woman advise the man to eat to go climate-friendly
A. Whole grain. B. Meat. C. Dairy.
3. What new trend is the man noticing on resumes
A. People posting their photos.
B. People highlighting their hobbies.
C. People including their fitness successes.
4. What does the man suggest they do this Friday
A. Listen to a lecture. B. Make music. C. Attend a concert.
5. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the man’s suggestion
A. Favorable. B. Confused. C. Doubtful.
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’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Wife and husband.
7. What will the woman do later
A. Do an online search. B. Visit her friends. C. Hang out with her friends.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is Jenny excited about
A. A new phone model. B. A new Apple function. C. A special emoji sale.
9. What is the first step to make a Genmoji
A. Choose a background. B. Enter the image app. C. Take a selfie and save it.
10. How does the man feel about Genmojis
A. Interested. B. Unconcerned. C. Disappointed.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. How many Pulitzer Prizes did The Washington Post win in 2024
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3.
12. Which organization won the International Reporting Prize in 2024 Pulitzer
A. The New York Times. B. The Washington Post. C. Reuters.
13. What do we know about the main character of Primary Trust
A. He loses everything but never gives up.
B. He gains a new life through kindness.
C. He becomes rich by doing small acts.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. How should one swing his arms while walking, according to Emma
A. Freely back and forth from your shoulders.
B. From the elbows in short movements.
C. Keeping them still by your sides.
15. Why does Emma suggest wearing bigger shoes
A. To avoid falling down.
B. To lower walking speed.
C. To make room for sweat and swelling.
16. How long and at what pace should one walk to improve health
A. 115 minutes a week at a slow pace.
B. 150 minutes a week at an energetic pace.
C. 300 minutes a week at a steady pace.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When will the annual Science Fair be held
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Monday.
18. What should participants do before the Science Fair start
A. Do some experiments on the spot.
B. Make sure everything is ready.
C. Prepare a speech about their projects.
19. What is Dr Smith’s speech about
A. Ways to fight climate change.
B. Facts about the Amazon Rainforest.
C. Impacts of environmental pollution.
20. What will the winning team of the basketball match receive
A. New uniforms. B. A ribbon. C. A school medal.
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
Holly Springs International Food Festival
Enjoy a variety of food, drinks, and entertainment representing more than 12 e taste, learn, and
unite!
International Food Festival Vendors (供应商)
Enjoy select food options from six different continents and 12 unique countries and cuisines.
Returning favorites are joined by exceptional newcomers. Tasty, sweet, spicy, frozen, classic, or exotic (异域
风情的), the International Food Festival has something for everyone!
Cultural Ambassadors and Entertainment
Learn from your travels as you enjoy the teachings of local nonprofits focused on cultural heritage awareness
and education. Make sure to bring your chairs for outdoor seating to watch performances!
Entertainment (Performance Stage) :
Music Stage Dance Stage
5 p.m. — 6 p.m. Lost Nomads 6 p.m. Celtic Dance Group
6:15 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Ewes Tree 6:45 p.m. Bollywood Dancing
7:20 p.m. — 8:20 p.m. One Tribe
Rhythms
Tips for a Successful Trip
·No outside alcohol permitted.
·Have your ID ready if you plan to purchase beer or wine on-site.
·Beer and wine must be consumed within the event footprint.
·Credit cards are accepted by most vendors — but extra cash is helpful.
Arriving at the Festival
The Holly Springs International Food Festival is located along Ballentine Street at the Holly Springs Cultural
Center. Parking in downtown is limited. To help with parking and traffic crowding, we recommend carpooling,
taking a rideshare, walking, or riding bicycles.
1. What do we know about the foods offered at the festival
A. They’re home-made. B. They’re diverse. C. They’re plant-based. D. They’re conventional.
2. What performance can you enjoy if you arrive at 7:30 p.m.
A. Lost Nomads. B. Ewes Tree. C. One Tribe Rhythms. D. Celtic Dance Group.
3. What are the visitors encouraged to do
A. Pay online. B. Leave pets at home. C. Avoid alcohol. D. Share rides.
B
In the mid-2010s, I got a job writing articles for a how-to website. For two years, I wrote pieces like “How to
Speak Like a New Yorker” and “How to Get Rid of Dark Lips”. I didn’t get rich or win awards, but I learned to
write clearly and organize ideas — skills I still use today in my creative career.
AI has made my first job outdated. Today, instead of reading an article like “How to Become a Music
Producer”, you can just ask ChatGPT. AI is also replacing many writing jobs. A quick job search now shows many
positions focus not on producing copy, but on training AI models to sound more human.
Generative AI promises to free artists from drudgery (单调乏味的工作), allowing them to focus on “real art”.
But entry-level creative jobs are much more than that — they help young artists develop skills. Consider Francis
Ford Coppola, who shot cheap films early in his career. Beyond money, these low-level jobs offer practice time and
valuable mentorship (师徒关系).
I moved into filmmaking by making rough cuts of videos for an online platform. I shot, edited, and published
three videos a week. I received professional feedback and near-immediate audience reactions. This process forced
me to sharpen my skills continuously.
The optimistic view is that AI will create new forms of art, just as the camera once pushed painters to explore
new styles. Independent filmmakers can now use top-level effects from their bedrooms. Musicians can add AI
instruments to their compositions. In theory, AI could offer everyone unlimited artistic freedom.
Yet past experience suggests that, like other technologies, AI may better serve the companies that develop it
than the artists who use it. Removing entry-level work sounds good in theory, but for now, AI seems likely to
threaten the careers of professionals. Creating art also requires creating artists.
4. What do the first two paragraphs mainly focus on
A. The author’s early jobs and how AI has made similar work less necessary today.
B. How generative AI systems produce high-quality text.
C. How AI companies train language models to write in a more human voice.
D. Comparison between screenwriting, film editing, and corporate communications.
5. Which of the following statements might the author agree with
A. AI shortens the time required to cultivate a true artist.
B. AI has freed artists from repetitive work to focus on real creativity.
C. AI mainly benefits tech companies and threatens how artists are trained.
D. AI will significantly expand access to artistic careers for the general public.
6 What is the author’s attitude towards AI’s impact on creative industries
A. Optimistic. B. Unclear. C. Concerned. D. Indifferent.
7. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. How AI Is Transforming Creative Industries
B. The Hidden Danger of AI Taking Over Entry-Level Creative Work
C. Famous Artists Who Started with Basic Work
D. Why AI Will Never Replace Human Creativity
C
Do you have a sweet tooth For people in the UK who do, prepackaged sugary drinks will soon cost more
because of a stricter sugar tax.
The tax was first introduced in April 2018. Its goal has been to encourage drink makers to use less sugar and
consumers to choose lower-sugar products. Right now, the tax applies to drinks with 5 grams or more of sugar per
100 milliliters. But starting from January 1,2028, the limit will be lowered to 4.5g/100 ml to cover more products.
The changes are part of the UK’s broader efforts to fight obesity (肥胖). The country is the seventh-largest
sugar consumer in the world, with a worrying rate of obesity. In 2023-2024, 64.5 percent of adults in England were
overweight, and more than 20 percent of grade 6 children were obese in 2024-2025, said Sky News.
The tax has already cut sugar levels in drinks by nearly half between 2015 and 2024, giving the UK
government confidence in the new plan. According to an official press release, the extension is expected to cut17
million calories a day from the nation’s diet.
However, some are questioning why the sugar tax doesn’t apply to other food industries. For example,
William Watkins, president of the British Soft Drinks Association, said that soft drinks make up only 6.3 percent of
the UK’s sugar intake, while candies account for 11.5 percent. “It’s disappointing that instead of holding other
types to account, the government is punishing the ones that have delivered,” Watkins said in a recent speech. Others
worry about constant changes to tax rules, since even small changes require expensive reformulation (重新制定配
方) and relabeling.
Health experts argue the new policy is not tough enough, because nearly three-quarters of drinks already fall
below 4g/100 ml. They also mention that many companies have already chosen to lower their product’s sugar
content to avoid the tax altogether.
8. How is the second paragraph mainly developed
A. By describing the causes and effects of the tax.
B. By telling a story about the history of sugar tax.
C. By quoting opinions from different experts.
D. By listing numbers and making comparisons.
9. What is one positive effect of the existing sugar tax
A. It has improved the quality of drinks. B. It has cut drink sugar levels by almost half.
C. It has reduced the obesity rate in the UK. D. It has decreased sugar-related diseases.
10. Why does William Watkins criticize the new sugar tax policy
A. It unfairly targets the soft drink industry. B. It is too strict for producers to follow.
C. It has no scientific basis for its standards. D. It increases the cost of raw materials.
11. What can be inferred from health experts’ comments on the new policy
A. They expect further tax increases in the future.
B. They doubt the new policy will bring real change.
C. They believe the soft drink industry should be protected.
D. They think the government has done enough.
D
Escaping boredom by scrolling through videos online can increase boredom, a recent study has found.
Researchers from Canada explored the psychological effects of “digital switching.” This term refers to the
modern habit of flicking through and fast-forwarding online videos suggested by algorithms (算法).
Katy Y. Y. Tam, a psychology researcher, launched the study after noticing herself — and everyone else —
swiping through online videos. This behavior resonated with the “Boredom Feedback Model,” a theory she
published in 2021. She proposes that boredom arises from attention shifts. These shifts occur when there’s a gap
between how engaged people actually feel and how engaged they want to feel. The unpleasant emotion can develop
when a situation lacks novelty or meaning.
“As digital switching involves frequent attention shifts, I wondered how this behavior might influence
boredom,” Tam said.
In her study, more than 1,200 participants first watched a single video for ten minutes. They were then
presented with seven shorter videos, with the option to skip. On average, they skipped eight times — but reported
feeling more bored and less engaged than when they watched the single video. Participants had a similar experience
when asked to watch ten minutes of a documentary with the control panel locked, and then ten minutes with the
option to fast-forward. They felt more bored during the second ten minutes.
“I’m convinced that switching when it comes to videos, is not a good idea if the goal is to have an enjoyable
experience,” said Erin Westgate. “Sitting and toughing it out is likely a better choice.”
The findings add to evidence that boredom is on the rise, despite endless content at our fingertips. People who
are bored often turn to their phones, only to feel more bored. Scrolling on social media has also been linked to
increased feelings of boredom.
Boredom serves a purpose, signaling that something more pleasurable awaits. It can motivate people to
explore. Yet if we become too reliant on quick escapes, it is like an animal jumping from tree to tree in search of
food without staying long enough to see if a tree bears fruit. That animal risks starvation.
12. What does the underlined phrase “resonated with” in Para. 3 mean
A. Originated from. B. Fitted with. C. Concentrated on. D. Inspired by.
13. What is the main finding of the study conducted by Katy Y. Y. Tam
A. People prefer videos they can skip through quickly.
B. Boredom only happens when people lack entertainment.
C. Watching short videos can help people stay focused longer.
D. Digital switching may increase boredom instead of reducing it.
14. According to the study, what factor explains why switching between videos increases boredom
A. The frequent shifts of attention. B. The lack of variety in the content offered.
C. The poor quality of online recommendations. D. The short duration of each video clip.
15. Why does the author mention the animal jumping from tree to tree in the last paragraph
A. To illustrate that constant searching can reduce stress.
B. To prove animals are more efficient in choosing food.
C. To suggest humans should follow their natural urges to escape boredom.
D To explain that endless switching may harm long-term satisfaction.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
Olympians have trained their entire lives to reach their goal of standing on the winner’s podium (领奖台). Not
only do they tone their bodies into near perfection, they sharpen their minds as well. ____16____ Researchers have
found Olympians share some common traits, habits and qualities that you too can use to develop a winner’s
mindset.
View stress as positive. Any high-level athlete knows that pressure is unavoidable. ____17____ That carries
important effects for everybody. A famous experiment published in a January 1998 report looked at how people
viewed stress and found the risk of premature death rose by 43% for people who viewed stress negatively.
Regulate your emotions. We all have a set of emotions that we feel are important for us to perform our best: I’
m confident, but not overconfident. I’m anxious, but it’s a good anxiety. ____18____But you need a way to dial
those emotions up or down when necessary.
____19____ Not only do prime athletes train to the point that the physical skill becomes almost a natural
physical response, but they often have specific rituals (例行动作) they follow before each event. Athletes who
perform well, especially under pressure, stick to their routine. They might warm up the same way, and some might
always imagine themselves doing the event perfectly.
Stay focused on the process．____20____ Again, it’s important to identify any triggers you might face and
experience during practice until they fade into the background. When facing one of the most important events of
their lives, top athletes don’t focus on the outcome, they focus on the process needed to reach their goal.
A. Practice until it’s routine.
B. Perfect your professional skills.
C. Emotional regulation is as important as physical or mental preparation.
D. An ideal mixture of those emotions allows you to perform at your peak.
E Top performers can’t afford to be interrupted when it’s time for the big event.
F. Top athletes have learned to regard it as a challenge rather than something to fear.
G. Mental strength and focus don’t come without effort, even to the world’s top athletes.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I was talking with my mom when our conversation reminded me of a funny story. “This is very funny,” I said.
“One time I was driving with my friend Rudy...” My mom cut me off ____21____. “I’ve heard this one before,”
she said. “You don’t need to tell it again.”
Storytelling is a sign of ____22____ in a relationship. By sharing experiences, we share our values and
outlook on life. But the bonding (建立联系的) ____23____ of storytelling only work if you’re good at it — many
of us are not. We repeat stories. We tell tales that don’t have a ____24____ . We fail to notice our audience,
____25____ them when they become bored. And we throw in every detail, no matter how ____26____.
People who retell stories are seen as less sincere. ____27____, they’re seen as not presenting their true selves.
Listeners are also less ____28____ engaging with someone repeating a story. We all have favorite stories that got a
good ____29____ before. Yet we expect social interactions to be ____30____. When someone repeats a story
without _____31_____ it, we view them as falsely presenting themselves.
Good storytellers use their voice to express emotion, _____32_____, and excitement — showing they care.
Emotional stories have the most _____33_____. If a story sparks emotion in you, it likely will in your audience.
I’ve learned much about storytelling as a journalist (and from my mother). Tailor your story to your audience.
Have a point. _____34_____ yourself — shorter is better. Kill your darlings — those details you love but are
_____35_____. Don’t talk in a confused way. And most importantly, don’t repeat yourself.
21. A. happily B. impatiently C. carefully D. kindly
22. A. faith B. sign C. investment D. secret
23. A. benefits B. risks C. rules D. causes
24. A. answer B. technique C. point D. lesson
25. A. comforting B. criticizing C. ignoring D. refusing
26. A. different B. horrible C. irrelevant D. powerful
27. A. As a result B. In other words C. To be honest D. In contrast
28. A. familiar with B. cautious about C. good at D. interested in
29. A. memory B. impression C. reaction D. reason
30. A. competitive B. complicated C. simple D. unique
31. A. acknowledging B. recalling C. emphasizing D. acquiring
32. A. appeal B. information C. truth D. passion
33. A. advantage B. responsibility C. impact D. guidance
34. A. Repeat B. Edit C. Restrict D. Praise
35. A. accessible B. ordinary C. precious D. unnecessary
第二节（共 10 个小题；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。
The heartwarming phrase “Love you, good old self” ____36____ (sweep) across Chinese social media since
late 2025, drawing widespread attention. Its popularity has led people to refer to themselves as “Old Self” ,
____37____ friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved
for a close friend. By addressing oneself as an “old friend,” young people ____38____ (gentle) remind themselves
to pause and practice self-kindness in daily life.
This expression ____39____ (include) in the “Top 10 Internet Buzzwords of 2025” released last month.
Researchers interpret it as a response ____40____ the intense pressures facing today’s youth.
Professor Liu Haihua from Peking University explains that the core lies not in escaping challenges,
____41____ in building inner strength through small acts of kindness. Young people have realized ____42____
they truly need is self-approval. This trend represents a healthy psychological turn ____43____ (root) in the
embrace of our own emotional state.
From the earlier “Sang culture”, ____44____ was a trending word to reflect a lack of self-motivation felt by
Chinese young people, to “Buddha-like youth,” then to “lying flat,” and now to “love you, good old self,” the world
is witnessing a grand emotional reconciliation among Chinese youth who find _____45_____ (relieve) in digital
spaces. Chinese young people not only engage in self-healing by creating and spreading memes like “love you,
good old self,” but they also form new emotional support networks.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假如你是李华，英语课上老师要求向全班同学分享寒假社会实践经历，请你撰写一篇课前演讲稿，内容
包括：
（1）实践具体内容；
（2）个人感悟。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为 80 个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Story of Winter Social Practice
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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。
The sun was shining brightly during our PE class as we ran laps around the busy playground. With laughter
and cheers all around me, I took a short break near the field’s edge to catch my breath. It was then that I heard a
faint mewing sound. Following the sound, I finally spotted a tiny kitten. It looked scared and hurt, its leg twisted at
a strange angle.
“Hey, guys! Come here!” I called out to my classmates. They gathered around, their faces filled with concern.
“We need to help it,” said Sarah. We all agreed. Carefully, I picked up the kitten, feeling its tiny body shake in my
hands. It was so small and weak.
We decided to seek help from our kind PE teacher, Mr Johnson. “Mr Johnson, we found this poor kitten, and it
seems badly hurt,” I said, holding it out to him. He looked at the kitten and then at us, a serious expression crossing
his face. “Let me call the school nurse Mrs Thompson,” he said.
Before Mrs Thompson came, we quickly made a makeshift stretcher (临时担架) using a towel and two sticks,
and gently placed the kitten on it with Mr Johnson’s direction. A moment later, Mrs Thompson came running with
a first aid kit. As she examined the kitten, we all held our breath. “It looks like it has a broken leg,” she said. “We
need to get it to the animal hospital immediately.” Mr Johnson nodded and told us to go back to the classroom after
the PE class was over. Then, he and Mrs Thompson took the kitten to the vet.
The rest of the day was a blur. We could only think about the kitten, hoping it would be fine. Before the school
was over, Mr Johnson returned to the classroom with a big smile on his face. “Good news, kids!” he announced.
“The kitten’s surgery was a success. The vet said that with proper care it would make a full recovery.”
注意:1.续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hearing this, we all felt relieved.
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In the animal hospital, we saw the recovered kitten.
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