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2025—2026学年第一学期高二期中质量检测英语
(考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分)
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。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 is the weather like now
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. How is the woman going to school
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Teacher and student.
4. Why does the woman look so excited
A. She will take a trip.
B. She went shopping.
C. She opened a beauty salon.
5. What does the man think of the blouse
A. Comfortable. B. Up-to-date. C. Old-fashioned.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. How many tickets does the woman want
A. 2. B. 3. C. 5.
7. What does the woman want to know about in the end
A. Information about Children’s Club.
B. The prices of the tickets.
C. The show time.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is the man surfing the Internet
A. To learn English.
B. To fill in an application form.
C. To search for information.
9. What does the man like best
A. Engineering. B. Economics. C. Medicine.
10. What is the date today
A. February 28th. B. March 30th. C. April 6th.
下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the woman
A. A pilot. B. A waitress. C. A travel agent.
12. What will the man do in Colombo
A. Do some shopping.
B. Visit the National Park.
C. See some rare wild animals.
13. Where is the last stop
A. In Kandy. B. In Colombo. C. In Tissamaharama.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Which subject does Jerry dislike
A. English. B. Math. C. History.
15. When does the first class begin
A. At 8:45. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:15.
16. What does Jerry usually have for lunch
A. Pizza. B. Sandwiches. C. Chips and ham.
17. What do we know about Jerry
A. He has no homework.
B. He starts his class at 1:30 p.m.
C. He eats the meals provided by the school.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speech mainly about
A. School dinner. B. A famous cook. C. Healthy breakfast.
19. Where did Jamie work for a year
A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a school kitchen.
20. What made Jamie frightened
A. Children’s unhealthy living habits.
B. The junk food being served at school.
C. The chef without professional training.
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
Book Passage Summer Camp: The Author’s Club
Do you have an ambitious young writer in your home A storyteller A book lover This is the summer camp for them!
What: For kids entering 3rd to 6th grade, this weeklong camp will include fun and challenging activities to guide the young writers through creating their own short stories or books. Campers will take the journey of storytelling through every stage.
How: We will use our surroundings, both in the bookstore and outdoors, to find inspiration for sensory details. Each day will consist of improving techniques through writing exercises, games, and reading works of authors of published children’s books. Students will regularly act out their writing with the group to help them become more reflective writers. There will also be time for crafts (工艺), so the authors can create their own illustrations (插图), covers, and bound books.
Fun: While writing is the focus, we will also be playing lots of games and getting outside. Movement will be included each day through morning games and outdoor lunchtime adventures.
Join us for an opportunity to build writing skills, meet like-minded kids, and obtain the experience of producing a finished product
Please direct all questions about The Author’s Club to classes@
·Limited scholarships available.
Fees: $400 for a full-week session.
Cancelation policy:
·Cancellations made within 24 hours of registration, a full refund (退款).
·Cancel by April 16 for a full refund, less a $50 administrative (管理的) fee.
·Cancel by June 16 for a refund, less a fee of 15% of the total tuition and a $50 administrative fee.
·No refunds offered for any cancellations made after June 16
21. What is the main aim of the camp
A To develop interest in writing. B. To select potential writers.
C. To improve writing techniques. D. To build reading skills.
22 What can campers do in the camp
A. Learn acting skills onstage. B. Attend lectures by noted authors.
C. Volunteer in bookstores and museums. D. Make creative book covers.
23. How much can be returned for a cancellation on June 6
A. $50. B. $290. C. $350. D. $400.
B
Last September, an American started a trip through Southwest China on a standard bike she had bought at a local shop. In three months, Jennifer Holstein cycled 2,500 kilometers through three provinces with just two small bags.
She lived in Beijing, and her life was already great. But Holstein felt the appetite to travel the world and look for adventure. It was mid-August of 2021 that the idea came to her to travel China by bicycle. At that time, Holstein had never cycled for more than 20 kilometers around her local city of Beijing.
Holstein shared an experience from the beginning of her trip when she found herself stuck in a tunnel (隧道) with a flat tyre. It was dark and hot, and she was so scared because she had never changed a tyre before. Suddenly, a group of cyclists old enough to be her grandparents came and rescued her.
In addition to receiving the kindness of people across China, Holstein also experienced several unique cultural experiences by attending three local weddings. She spoke about one wedding in detail, “I was in the middle of a small village in Sichuan province, and I was taken into a local Tibetan family’s home and they invited me to take part in a wedding. They gave me a dress and even did my makeup. I never thought I would ever have the chance to take part in a Tibetan wedding.”
According to Holstein, “Many people want to travel the world and take huge risks, but never do. Don’t just live your life hoping your wildest dreams will become a reality someday. Try first and the rest will work itself out.” In addition to biking for her own passion and curiosity, Holstein also linked her ride to raise 22,000 yuan for the United Foundation for China’s Health.
24. Why did Jennifer Holstein decide to travel by bicycle
A. Because of her cycling experience.
B. Thanks to her friends’ encouragement.
C. Owing to her dull life in Beijing.
D. Due to her inner desire.
25. How did the cyclists treat Jennifer Holstein in the tunnel
A. They called an old man to help her.
B. They thought themselves too old to help her.
C. They helped her fix the tyre problem.
D. They ignored her and moved forward.
26. What can be inferred from Jennifer Holstein’s words in paragraph 4
A. She was fond of attending Tibetan weddings.
B. She was grateful for such an unexpected opportunity.
C. She was forced to take part in the local wedding.
D. She was a bit annoyed at the wedding’s details.
27. Which words best describe Jennifer Holstein
A. Curious and humorous. B. Brave and warmhearted.
C. Determined and critical. D. Generous and cautious.
C
Theo works days, nights, and weekends in the tulip (郁金香) fields in the Netherlands and never complains about tired muscles. How is this possible Theo, named after a retired farmer, is a high-tech robot in the battle to root out disease from the fields.
The robot rolls along rows of yellow and red tulips, checking each plant and, when necessary, killing diseased bulbs (鳞茎) to prevent the spread of the tulip-breaking virus (病毒). The virus weakens the bulbs, leaving them unable to flower. The dead bulbs are removed from healthy ones in a sorting center after they have been harvested. There are 45 robots like Theo working in the tulip fields of the Netherlands. Their job becomes important as the winter turns to spring and peak season nears, when people come from around the world to admire the colorful flowers.
In the past, this work was carried out by knowledgeable farmers. Allan Visser is a third-generation tulip farmer who is using the robot. “You could buy a very nice sports car for the price of the robot,” Visser said. The robot costs 185,000 euros. “It’s a lot slower than a sports car, rolling on caterpillar tracks (履带) through fields,” he added. “But I choose the robot because a sports car doesn’t see the sick tulips. Now there are fewer and fewer people who can really do that.”
The robots have been trained to detect sick plants. They have cameras and take thousands of photos of the tulips. Their AI model examines the photos, hunting out signs on sick plants, and decides which ones need to be killed. The engineer explains the robots use GPS to be sure they are destroying the correct tulips. The heart of the machine is the knowledge put into the AI model, which comes from experienced tulip farmers like Theo van der Voort, who gave his name to the robot.
Van der Voort retired after 52 years of looking for sick flowers in his fields. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “It sees just as much as I see.”
28. What does the robot Theo do
A. Plant new tulips. B. Kill deadly viruses.
C. Clear unhealthy bulbs. D. Harvest grown flowers.
29. What can we infer from Visser’s words
A. He dreams of a sports car.
B. The robot is worth the cost.
C. Tulip fields are low in production.
D. Farmers lack technical knowledge.
30. What is the key to making the robots work effectively
A. Stored knowledge. B. High-tech cameras.
C. GPS systems. D. Daily training.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Tulip Seasons: An Attraction of the Netherlands
B. AI Robots: A Replacement for Aging Farmers
C. Visser’s Practice: A Tradition in Tulip Businesses
D. Theo’s Watch: An Advance in Tulip Farming
D
A Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine researcher has developed a new theory of consciousness (意识).
“Our theory is that consciousness developed as a memory system that is used by our unconscious brain to help us flexibly and creatively imagine the future and plan accordingly,” explained corresponding author Andrew Budson, MD, professor of neurology (神经病学).
“What is completely new about this theory is that it suggests we don’t perceive the world, make decisions, or perform actions directly. Instead, we do all these things unconsciously and then — about half a second later — consciously remember doing them.”
“Conscious processes were simply too slow to be actively involved (参与) in music, sports, and other activities where split-second reflexes (反应) are required. But if consciousness is not involved in such processes, then a better explanation of what consciousness does was needed,” said Budson.
According to the researchers, this theory explains that all our decisions and actions are actually made unconsciously, although we fool ourselves into believing that we consciously made them. So, we can say to ourselves, we’re just going to have one spoonful of ice cream and, the next thing we know, the container is empty, because our conscious mind is not controlling our actions. Even our thoughts are not generally under our conscious control. This lack of control is why we may have difficulty stopping a stream of thoughts running through our head as we’re trying to go to sleep, and also why mindfulness (专注) is hard.
Lastly, their paper provides a road map as to how doctors, educators and individuals can best improve behavior and gain knowledge, by using clinical and teaching methods that can be effective in shaping both the conscious mind and the unconscious brain. For instance, with further exploration, this work may allow patients to improve problem behaviors such as overeating, help us understand the ways in which brain structures support memory, and even provide insight into philosophical issues around free will and moral responsibility.
32. What does the underlined word “perceive” in paragraph 3 probably means
A. Sense. B. ignore.
C. Face. D. Change.
33. How is the text mainly developed
A. By listing figures.
B. By analyzing examples.
C. By providing facts.
D. By making contrasts.
34. Why are we going to have ice cream in an empty container
A. Actions are made unconsciously first.
B. Our conscious mind controls our decisions.
C. Thoughts are stopped from running through our head.
D. Conscious processes are involved in quick response.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Brain structures. B. Problem behavior.
C. Practical applications. D. Effective methods.
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。
Benefits of Solitude (独处)
Learning about yourself
When you’re in any sort of social setting, you aren’t strictly yourself. You’re instead whoever you are in that context. For example, if you are a mother spending time with your children, you’re a parent in that situation. If you’re hanging out with coworkers, you’re a fellow employee. When you’re by yourself, you’re just you. This gives you an opportunity to learn how the various social contexts of your life shape your behavior and self-perception. ____36____.
Helping with self-regulation (自我调节)
It’s worth noting that spending time alone doesn’t have to have a harmful impact on your social life. ____37____. This is because spending time in solitude helps people develop the skills they need to control their own emotions. When you’re alone with your thoughts and feelings, you’re more aware of them. That means you have more opportunities to exercise a degree of control over how you think or feel about particular situations. ____38____. When you’re socializing with others later on, your self-regulation skills will help you determine if you’re talking too much or not enough, overreacting to others’ slights (冷落), making insensitive comments, and much more.
____39____
Some of the greatest benefits of solitude are practical in nature. For instance, researchers have often found that, all other factors being equal, people who spend time alone are often more likely to develop certain strong talents than their peers (同伴). These talents can include playing an instrument, painting, cooking, or doing anything else that requires practice. It’s easy to understand why this is the case. ____40____. However, there are also many abilities that a person is more likely to develop without others’ help.
A. Developing skills
B. This helps afterwards
C. Spending time on interests
D. That can help you make life changes
E. People shouldn’t spend all their time with others
F. Some skills are easier to develop with help from others
G. On the contrary, it can actually improve your social interactions over time
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was fourteen, my brother Barney and I set out to climb The Tooth with our uncle, Tom Campbell. Tom was a (n) ____41____ mountaineer, who taught us the basics on climbing.
That morning, we hiked through an ancient forest, ____42____ northwestwards. Leaping from one rock to the next, we gradually arrived at the destination. Directly ahead was a wall of rock. Tom ____43____ over a gap to the rock face, climbed up a while, and found a good position where he could use holds to support the next climber. He ____44____ the rope firmly between himself and Barney, yelling, “Climb!”
Barney looked to his left with a slight ____45____, and then he moved slowly and cautiously forward. I watched his moves carefully, so I could use the same ____46____ he used. But I was ____47____, wondering what was taking him so long. Finally, it was my turn. I stepped up to the gap edge, began to move to the cliff. ____48____, when I looked down, I was absolutely scared. The cliff plunged (猛跌) straight down for what looked like a thousand feet. Then my legs began to shake. “Come on,” they encouraged. ____49____, I willed myself across the gap, struggling to _____50_____ the pull of the abyss (深渊) below. When I finally reached them, my mouth was as dry as a(n) _____51_____.
Enjoying a good _____52_____ at the top of the mountain, I felt proud that I had _____53_____ my fear. Hard work will _____54_____ eventually. Those who have reached the peak will find _____55_____ that exists as long as life lasts.
41. A. creative B. experienced C. confident D. fresh
42. A. escaping B. searching C. driving D. heading
43. A. jumped B. bent C. hung D. flew
44. A. placed B. cut C. burnt D. tied
45. A. hesitation B. excitement C. relief D. distraction
46. A. shoes B. holds C. gloves D. sticks
47. A. calm B. delighted C. annoyed D. impatient
48. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. However D. Therefore
49. A. Honored B. Satisfied C. Inspired D. Relaxed
50. A. adjust B. settle C. quit D. resist
51. A. ocean B. desert C. forest D. mountain
52. A. sense B. remark C. view D. resource
53. A. overcame B. accepted C. saw D. expressed
54. A. carry on B. figure out C. pay off D. take over
55. A. strength B. character C. emotion D. passion
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。
Thousands of farmers in China have started to grow PR23, a new ____56____ (remark) kind of rice that doesn’t have to be planted again each season, but emerges year after year from the roots ____57____ (leave) in the soil, just as many wild grasses do.
Researchers at Yunnan University worked for ____58____ (year) to create this rice, and have now published their research findings in the journal Nature Sustainability. The rice can ____59____ (great) reduce farmers’ costs while yielding about ____60____ same amount of grain.
According to the researchers, about 11,000 small farms planted PR23 in 2020 on a total area of roughly 9,000 acres. A year later, the planted area jumped to 38,000 acres. Many farmers ____61____ (attract) to PR23 because it took less work.
PR23 does grow up from the roots season by season, ____62____ it doesn’t mean it can maintain a good harvest forever. In field trials, yields dropped after four years of production, ____63____ included eight growing seasons. Then farmers needed to replant.
PR23 still accounts for a small percentage of China’s total harvest and it’s too early ____64____ (tell) how widely it could spread. In theory, at least, it could be best adapted ____65____ warm places with plenty of water.
四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你班最近就“Should students use electronic dictionary pens ”这一话题进行了讨论，大家对此看法不一，讨论结果如下表。请介绍讨论情况并陈述你自己的观点。
赞同理由 1. 电子词典笔便于携带；2. 查单词容易。
反对理由 1. 收录的单词少；2. 单词释义(explanation)少；3. 容易产生依赖性，不再下功夫记单词。
你的观点 ……
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。
Recently, we have had a heated discussion about whether we should use electronic dictionary pens.
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二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Every student has one or two teachers in their lives that have influenced them in one way or another. Such teachers have the highest place in their lives and the students do respect such teachers all their lives. I also have a teacher that I respect, and she has influenced me a lot. I was in my schooling age when I came across my English teacher, Miss Alveena. She was very kind and sweet, especially to her students.
The most adoring aspect of her teaching was that she never ignored her weak students. She gave them extra time and extra attention so that they could be brought back on track. We were in O-Levels and I was very weak in English. When we talked about the English of O-Levels, it was even harder for me to get through. I was very worried about my grades in English and I was not aware that my teacher was even more worried compared to me about my results.
One day she called me to her office and calmly asked me about my problems. Usually the teachers inquire of the children in such a tone and manner that it confuses the students and they don’t tell their problems to the teacher, but the way she asked me made me so relaxed that I told her all my problems and the things in which I was having problems and I was weak. When I told her all my questions, she asked me to stay after school for 2 hours daily so that I could get the correction of my errors. She had two very little kids, so it was hard for her to stay late in the school. However, in order to help me, she used to stay at school for almost 2 to 3 hours longer daily.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Her devotion to her students was not hidden.
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When I came out of the examination hall, I was surprised to see Miss Alveena waiting for me.
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答案版
2025—2026学年第一学期高二期中质量检测英语
(考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分)
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。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 is the weather like now
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
【答案】A
原文：W: It’s so hot, without wind. Look at the clouds! I can’t believe I forgot my umbrella again.
M: Yeah, there was a bright sun just now. But we are almost there. Mary, I think we’ll be able to make it.
2. How is the woman going to school
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
【答案】C
原文：W: Dad, can you drive me to school
M: Sorry, I’m too busy. Why don’t you go on your bike or walk You need exercise.
W: I think I’ll cycle. I haven’t got time to walk.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Teacher and student.
【答案】C
原文：W: Mr. Smith, you told me to come to your office after class this morning.
M: Yes. I’m afraid I have to tell you that you failed in the chemistry exam again.
W: Oh, I think I have to study hard.
4. Why does the woman look so excited
A. She will take a trip.
B. She went shopping.
C. She opened a beauty salon.
【答案】B
原文：M: You look so excited. What happened
W: Aha, I had a really successful shopping trip today.
M: Oh, my God. Are you going to open a beauty salon
5. What does the man think of the blouse
A. Comfortable. B. Up-to-date. C. Old-fashioned.
【答案】B
原文：W: Look at my new blouse. It was given to me by my sister as a birthday gift.
M: Wow! It’s the latest fashion and it’s in great demand now.
W: Yeah. I like it very much.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. How many tickets does the woman want
A. 2. B. 3. C. 5.
7. What does the woman want to know about in the end
A. Information about Children’s Club.
B. The prices of the tickets.
C. The show time.
【答案】6. C 7. A
原文：M: Westbury Theater. Can I help you
W: Yes. I’d like to book some tickets for the play for children, Cinderella.
M: When would you like to go
W: On the afternoon of April 7th. How much are they
M: 12.50 each. Children under 16 pay only 8.25 if they’re with an adult.
W: All right. I’d like tickets for two adults and three children please. Can you tell me who is in the play
M: Cinderella is played by Sophie Mcshera.
W: And the show starts at 3:15, doesn’t it
M: That’s right, but you need to arrive at 2:30 to get your tickets.
W: OK. Thanks. Can you tell me about your Children’s Club on Saturday mornings
M: Call 7722801 and they’ll give you the information.
W: Great. I will get in touch with them at once. Thanks.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is the man surfing the Internet
A. To learn English.
B. To fill in an application form.
C. To search for information.
9. What does the man like best
A. Engineering. B. Economics. C. Medicine.
10. What is the date today
A. February 28th. B. March 30th. C. April 6th.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A
原文：W: What are you doing, Michael
M: I am surfing the Internet for something about universities.
W: So you are thinking about applying for university
M: Right, the early bird catches the worm.
W: Which university do you prefer
M: Three universities are within my choice, Manchester, Liverpool and Oxford.
W: Oh, all are famous. What do you wish to major in
M: My father wants me to take up engineering; my mother prefers medicine while I prefer economics.
W: Have you decided yet
M: Not really.
W: When is the deadline for the application
M: For most universities, it’s March 13th, but for smaller universities, four or five weeks later.
W: So there is not much time left for you, with two weeks to go.
M: Right. I’d better hurry.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the woman
A. A pilot. B. A waitress. C. A travel agent.
12. What will the man do in Colombo
A. Do some shopping.
B. Visit the National Park.
C. See some rare wild animals.
13. Where is the last stop
A. In Kandy. B. In Colombo. C. In Tissamaharama.
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. C
原文：W: If you’re looking for somewhere a little more adventurous, why don’t you consider going to Sri Lanka
M: Sri Lanka Can I fly directly to Sri Lanka from Kunming
W: Yes, both China Eastern Airlines and Sri Lanka Airlines fly directly to several cities in Sri Lanka. We have an eight-day package at a very reasonable price.
M: Where will I go during the eight days
W: You will stay in the modern city of Colombo for two days, where you will be able to do some shopping. After that, you will go to Kandy for the second stage, where you’ll have another two days’ tour. From Kandy, you will fly to the Tissamaharama for the final stage of your trip. There, you will visit Yala National Park to see some rare wild animals.
M: It sounds exciting. Now, tell me how much it costs.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Which subject does Jerry dislike
A. English. B. Math. C. History.
15. When does the first class begin
A. At 8:45. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:15.
16. What does Jerry usually have for lunch
A. Pizza. B. Sandwiches. C. Chips and ham.
17. What do we know about Jerry
A. He has no homework.
B. He starts his class at 1:30 p.m.
C. He eats the meals provided by the school.
【答案】14. B 15. B 16. B 17. A
原文：W: Jerry, what grade are you in now
M: I’m in Grade 6.
W: OK. What kind of subjects do you study in junior school in Wales
M: We study art, math, science, English, geography and history.
W: What subjects are you interested in then
M: I really like all of the subjects except math.
W: Math Really But I’m a big fan of math. When does school start in the morning
M: At 8:45 and the first class starts fifteen minutes later.
W: And then do you get a break
M: Yes, we get a break at 10:30 and then lunch at 12:00.
W: For how long
M: For an hour.
W: What do you usually eat for lunch in Wales
M: I normally bring sandwiches. I don’t really like meat, vegetables, pizza, chips or ham which they serve.
W: Is there a lot of homework for you
M: No. They don’t give us any homework when we leave for home at 4:00.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speech mainly about
A. School dinner. B. A famous cook. C. Healthy breakfast.
19. Where did Jamie work for a year
A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a school kitchen.
20. What made Jamie frightened
A. Children’s unhealthy living habits.
B. The junk food being served at school.
C. The chef without professional training.
【答案】18. A 19. C 20. B
原文：M: In the UK, most children have their midday meal at school, but in many schools, parents can choose what their children eat. The children can have a school dinner — a hot, cooked meal, or they can take a packed lunch with them, which usually includes cold food like sandwiches.
To make sure children can have healthy dinner at school, a famous UK cook called Jamie Oliver started an event to improve children’s dinners. Before that, Jamie spent a year working in a school kitchen. Jamie was horrified at the junk food which he saw being served at school. There were hamburgers, pizza and chips. So he decided to ban the junk food at school, and started cooking healthy food for students. Finally, Jamie improved the school dinner and trained other people to cook healthy food. Then he put pressure on the government to improve the standards of school food across the country. And it looks like the changes have begun.
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
Book Passage Summer Camp: The Author’s Club
Do you have an ambitious young writer in your home A storyteller A book lover This is the summer camp for them!
What: For kids entering 3rd to 6th grade, this weeklong camp will include fun and challenging activities to guide the young writers through creating their own short stories or books. Campers will take the journey of storytelling through every stage.
How: We will use our surroundings, both in the bookstore and outdoors, to find inspiration for sensory details. Each day will consist of improving techniques through writing exercises, games, and reading works of authors of published children’s books. Students will regularly act out their writing with the group to help them become more reflective writers. There will also be time for crafts (工艺), so the authors can create their own illustrations (插图), covers, and bound books.
Fun: While writing is the focus, we will also be playing lots of games and getting outside. Movement will be included each day through morning games and outdoor lunchtime adventures.
Join us for an opportunity to build writing skills, meet like-minded kids, and obtain the experience of producing a finished product
Please direct all questions about The Author’s Club to classes@
·Limited scholarships available.
Fees: $400 for a full-week session.
Cancelation policy:
·Cancellations made within 24 hours of registration, a full refund (退款).
·Cancel by April 16 for a full refund, less a $50 administrative (管理的) fee.
·Cancel by June 16 for a refund, less a fee of 15% of the total tuition and a $50 administrative fee.
·No refunds offered for any cancellations made after June 16
21. What is the main aim of the camp
A To develop interest in writing. B. To select potential writers.
C. To improve writing techniques. D. To build reading skills.
22 What can campers do in the camp
A. Learn acting skills onstage. B. Attend lectures by noted authors.
C. Volunteer in bookstores and museums. D. Make creative book covers.
23. How much can be returned for a cancellation on June 6
A. $50. B. $290. C. $350. D. $400.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
B
Last September, an American started a trip through Southwest China on a standard bike she had bought at a local shop. In three months, Jennifer Holstein cycled 2,500 kilometers through three provinces with just two small bags.
She lived in Beijing, and her life was already great. But Holstein felt the appetite to travel the world and look for adventure. It was mid-August of 2021 that the idea came to her to travel China by bicycle. At that time, Holstein had never cycled for more than 20 kilometers around her local city of Beijing.
Holstein shared an experience from the beginning of her trip when she found herself stuck in a tunnel (隧道) with a flat tyre. It was dark and hot, and she was so scared because she had never changed a tyre before. Suddenly, a group of cyclists old enough to be her grandparents came and rescued her.
In addition to receiving the kindness of people across China, Holstein also experienced several unique cultural experiences by attending three local weddings. She spoke about one wedding in detail, “I was in the middle of a small village in Sichuan province, and I was taken into a local Tibetan family’s home and they invited me to take part in a wedding. They gave me a dress and even did my makeup. I never thought I would ever have the chance to take part in a Tibetan wedding.”
According to Holstein, “Many people want to travel the world and take huge risks, but never do. Don’t just live your life hoping your wildest dreams will become a reality someday. Try first and the rest will work itself out.” In addition to biking for her own passion and curiosity, Holstein also linked her ride to raise 22,000 yuan for the United Foundation for China’s Health.
24. Why did Jennifer Holstein decide to travel by bicycle
A. Because of her cycling experience.
B. Thanks to her friends’ encouragement.
C. Owing to her dull life in Beijing.
D. Due to her inner desire.
25. How did the cyclists treat Jennifer Holstein in the tunnel
A. They called an old man to help her.
B. They thought themselves too old to help her.
C. They helped her fix the tyre problem.
D. They ignored her and moved forward.
26. What can be inferred from Jennifer Holstein’s words in paragraph 4
A. She was fond of attending Tibetan weddings.
B. She was grateful for such an unexpected opportunity.
C. She was forced to take part in the local wedding.
D. She was a bit annoyed at the wedding’s details.
27. Which words best describe Jennifer Holstein
A. Curious and humorous. B. Brave and warmhearted.
C. Determined and critical. D. Generous and cautious.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. B
C
Theo works days, nights, and weekends in the tulip (郁金香) fields in the Netherlands and never complains about tired muscles. How is this possible Theo, named after a retired farmer, is a high-tech robot in the battle to root out disease from the fields.
The robot rolls along rows of yellow and red tulips, checking each plant and, when necessary, killing diseased bulbs (鳞茎) to prevent the spread of the tulip-breaking virus (病毒). The virus weakens the bulbs, leaving them unable to flower. The dead bulbs are removed from healthy ones in a sorting center after they have been harvested. There are 45 robots like Theo working in the tulip fields of the Netherlands. Their job becomes important as the winter turns to spring and peak season nears, when people come from around the world to admire the colorful flowers.
In the past, this work was carried out by knowledgeable farmers. Allan Visser is a third-generation tulip farmer who is using the robot. “You could buy a very nice sports car for the price of the robot,” Visser said. The robot costs 185,000 euros. “It’s a lot slower than a sports car, rolling on caterpillar tracks (履带) through fields,” he added. “But I choose the robot because a sports car doesn’t see the sick tulips. Now there are fewer and fewer people who can really do that.”
The robots have been trained to detect sick plants. They have cameras and take thousands of photos of the tulips. Their AI model examines the photos, hunting out signs on sick plants, and decides which ones need to be killed. The engineer explains the robots use GPS to be sure they are destroying the correct tulips. The heart of the machine is the knowledge put into the AI model, which comes from experienced tulip farmers like Theo van der Voort, who gave his name to the robot.
Van der Voort retired after 52 years of looking for sick flowers in his fields. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “It sees just as much as I see.”
28. What does the robot Theo do
A. Plant new tulips. B. Kill deadly viruses.
C. Clear unhealthy bulbs. D. Harvest grown flowers.
29. What can we infer from Visser’s words
A. He dreams of a sports car.
B. The robot is worth the cost.
C. Tulip fields are low in production.
D. Farmers lack technical knowledge.
30. What is the key to making the robots work effectively
A. Stored knowledge. B. High-tech cameras.
C. GPS systems. D. Daily training.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Tulip Seasons: An Attraction of the Netherlands
B. AI Robots: A Replacement for Aging Farmers
C. Visser’s Practice: A Tradition in Tulip Businesses
D. Theo’s Watch: An Advance in Tulip Farming
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D
D
A Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine researcher has developed a new theory of consciousness (意识).
“Our theory is that consciousness developed as a memory system that is used by our unconscious brain to help us flexibly and creatively imagine the future and plan accordingly,” explained corresponding author Andrew Budson, MD, professor of neurology (神经病学).
“What is completely new about this theory is that it suggests we don’t perceive the world, make decisions, or perform actions directly. Instead, we do all these things unconsciously and then — about half a second later — consciously remember doing them.”
“Conscious processes were simply too slow to be actively involved (参与) in music, sports, and other activities where split-second reflexes (反应) are required. But if consciousness is not involved in such processes, then a better explanation of what consciousness does was needed,” said Budson.
According to the researchers, this theory explains that all our decisions and actions are actually made unconsciously, although we fool ourselves into believing that we consciously made them. So, we can say to ourselves, we’re just going to have one spoonful of ice cream and, the next thing we know, the container is empty, because our conscious mind is not controlling our actions. Even our thoughts are not generally under our conscious control. This lack of control is why we may have difficulty stopping a stream of thoughts running through our head as we’re trying to go to sleep, and also why mindfulness (专注) is hard.
Lastly, their paper provides a road map as to how doctors, educators and individuals can best improve behavior and gain knowledge, by using clinical and teaching methods that can be effective in shaping both the conscious mind and the unconscious brain. For instance, with further exploration, this work may allow patients to improve problem behaviors such as overeating, help us understand the ways in which brain structures support memory, and even provide insight into philosophical issues around free will and moral responsibility.
32. What does the underlined word “perceive” in paragraph 3 probably means
A. Sense. B. ignore.
C. Face. D. Change.
33. How is the text mainly developed
A. By listing figures.
B. By analyzing examples.
C. By providing facts.
D. By making contrasts.
34. Why are we going to have ice cream in an empty container
A. Actions are made unconsciously first.
B. Our conscious mind controls our decisions.
C. Thoughts are stopped from running through our head.
D. Conscious processes are involved in quick response.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Brain structures. B. Problem behavior.
C. Practical applications. D. Effective methods.
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. A 35. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Benefits of Solitude (独处)
Learning about yourself
When you’re in any sort of social setting, you aren’t strictly yourself. You’re instead whoever you are in that context. For example, if you are a mother spending time with your children, you’re a parent in that situation. If you’re hanging out with coworkers, you’re a fellow employee. When you’re by yourself, you’re just you. This gives you an opportunity to learn how the various social contexts of your life shape your behavior and self-perception. ____36____.
Helping with self-regulation (自我调节)
It’s worth noting that spending time alone doesn’t have to have a harmful impact on your social life. ____37____. This is because spending time in solitude helps people develop the skills they need to control their own emotions. When you’re alone with your thoughts and feelings, you’re more aware of them. That means you have more opportunities to exercise a degree of control over how you think or feel about particular situations. ____38____. When you’re socializing with others later on, your self-regulation skills will help you determine if you’re talking too much or not enough, overreacting to others’ slights (冷落), making insensitive comments, and much more.
____39____
Some of the greatest benefits of solitude are practical in nature. For instance, researchers have often found that, all other factors being equal, people who spend time alone are often more likely to develop certain strong talents than their peers (同伴). These talents can include playing an instrument, painting, cooking, or doing anything else that requires practice. It’s easy to understand why this is the case. ____40____. However, there are also many abilities that a person is more likely to develop without others’ help.
A. Developing skills
B. This helps afterwards
C. Spending time on interests
D. That can help you make life changes
E. People shouldn’t spend all their time with others
F. Some skills are easier to develop with help from others
G. On the contrary, it can actually improve your social interactions over time
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. B 39. A 40. 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was fourteen, my brother Barney and I set out to climb The Tooth with our uncle, Tom Campbell. Tom was a (n) ____41____ mountaineer, who taught us the basics on climbing.
That morning, we hiked through an ancient forest, ____42____ northwestwards. Leaping from one rock to the next, we gradually arrived at the destination. Directly ahead was a wall of rock. Tom ____43____ over a gap to the rock face, climbed up a while, and found a good position where he could use holds to support the next climber. He ____44____ the rope firmly between himself and Barney, yelling, “Climb!”
Barney looked to his left with a slight ____45____, and then he moved slowly and cautiously forward. I watched his moves carefully, so I could use the same ____46____ he used. But I was ____47____, wondering what was taking him so long. Finally, it was my turn. I stepped up to the gap edge, began to move to the cliff. ____48____, when I looked down, I was absolutely scared. The cliff plunged (猛跌) straight down for what looked like a thousand feet. Then my legs began to shake. “Come on,” they encouraged. ____49____, I willed myself across the gap, struggling to _____50_____ the pull of the abyss (深渊) below. When I finally reached them, my mouth was as dry as a(n) _____51_____.
Enjoying a good _____52_____ at the top of the mountain, I felt proud that I had _____53_____ my fear. Hard work will _____54_____ eventually. Those who have reached the peak will find _____55_____ that exists as long as life lasts.
41. A. creative B. experienced C. confident D. fresh
42. A. escaping B. searching C. driving D. heading
43. A. jumped B. bent C. hung D. flew
44. A. placed B. cut C. burnt D. tied
45. A. hesitation B. excitement C. relief D. distraction
46. A. shoes B. holds C. gloves D. sticks
47. A. calm B. delighted C. annoyed D. impatient
48. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. However D. Therefore
49. A. Honored B. Satisfied C. Inspired D. Relaxed
50. A. adjust B. settle C. quit D. resist
51. A. ocean B. desert C. forest D. mountain
52. A. sense B. remark C. view D. resource
53. A. overcame B. accepted C. saw D. expressed
54. A. carry on B. figure out C. pay off D. take over
55. A. strength B. character C. emotion D. passion
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. A
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。
Thousands of farmers in China have started to grow PR23, a new ____56____ (remark) kind of rice that doesn’t have to be planted again each season, but emerges year after year from the roots ____57____ (leave) in the soil, just as many wild grasses do.
Researchers at Yunnan University worked for ____58____ (year) to create this rice, and have now published their research findings in the journal Nature Sustainability. The rice can ____59____ (great) reduce farmers’ costs while yielding about ____60____ same amount of grain.
According to the researchers, about 11,000 small farms planted PR23 in 2020 on a total area of roughly 9,000 acres. A year later, the planted area jumped to 38,000 acres. Many farmers ____61____ (attract) to PR23 because it took less work.
PR23 does grow up from the roots season by season, ____62____ it doesn’t mean it can maintain a good harvest forever. In field trials, yields dropped after four years of production, ____63____ included eight growing seasons. Then farmers needed to replant.
PR23 still accounts for a small percentage of China’s total harvest and it’s too early ____64____ (tell) how widely it could spread. In theory, at least, it could be best adapted ____65____ warm places with plenty of water.
【答案】56. remarkable
57. left 58. years
59. greatly
60. the 61. were attracted
62. but 63. which
64 to tell
65. to
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你班最近就“Should students use electronic dictionary pens ”这一话题进行了讨论，大家对此看法不一，讨论结果如下表。请介绍讨论情况并陈述你自己的观点。
赞同理由 1. 电子词典笔便于携带；2. 查单词容易。
反对理由 1. 收录的单词少；2. 单词释义(explanation)少；3. 容易产生依赖性，不再下功夫记单词。
你的观点 ……
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。
Recently, we have had a heated discussion about whether we should use electronic dictionary pens.
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【答案】 Recently, we have had a heated discussion about whether we should use electronic dictionary pens. Different people hold different views.
Some students are in favour of the idea, arguing that the electronic dictionary pen is easy to carry, which brings convenience to our English learning. Moreover, it’s faster to get the meaning by scanning a word. Nevertheless, others are against it. First, they hold the belief that the electronic dictionary pen has a small vocabulary and fewer explanations of words. Second, we may become too dependent when it comes to memorizing new words.
Personally, I think using electronic dictionary pens should be allowed, which will help us learn English more conveniently.
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Every student has one or two teachers in their lives that have influenced them in one way or another. Such teachers have the highest place in their lives and the students do respect such teachers all their lives. I also have a teacher that I respect, and she has influenced me a lot. I was in my schooling age when I came across my English teacher, Miss Alveena. She was very kind and sweet, especially to her students.
The most adoring aspect of her teaching was that she never ignored her weak students. She gave them extra time and extra attention so that they could be brought back on track. We were in O-Levels and I was very weak in English. When we talked about the English of O-Levels, it was even harder for me to get through. I was very worried about my grades in English and I was not aware that my teacher was even more worried compared to me about my results.
One day she called me to her office and calmly asked me about my problems. Usually the teachers inquire of the children in such a tone and manner that it confuses the students and they don’t tell their problems to the teacher, but the way she asked me made me so relaxed that I told her all my problems and the things in which I was having problems and I was weak. When I told her all my questions, she asked me to stay after school for 2 hours daily so that I could get the correction of my errors. She had two very little kids, so it was hard for her to stay late in the school. However, in order to help me, she used to stay at school for almost 2 to 3 hours longer daily.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Her devotion to her students was not hidden.
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When I came out of the examination hall, I was surprised to see Miss Alveena waiting for me.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Her devotion to her students was not hidden. She was worried not only for me but also for other children of the class who were also weak in English. She asked those children to stay with me and work for the improvement of the course. She never asked for any extra payment or charges, although it was not her obligation and responsibility to give such overtime to the students. Her efforts and devotion deserved great praise from us. I was full of confidence when the time for examinations approached.
When I came out of the examination hall, I was surprised to see Miss Alveena waiting for me. She told me that she had just come to know about how my exam went. Therefore, when I knew I got an A in my English exam, she was the first one whom I called, and there was no doubt that she was even more glad than me for my result. After that, I began to consult her about all my problems and ask for her guidance and advice in all aspects of my life.

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