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2025-2026学年辽宁鞍山市海城市育才学校高二下学期开学考试英语试题
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第I卷（选择题）
一、阅读理解
A
Harvard’s Pre-College Program for high school students is an intensive two-week summer program designed to give you a glimpse of college life. You will live on the Harvard campus during your two-week session while taking a college-level course with other Pre-College Program students. The application for Summer 2024 is now open.
Who Can Participate in the Pre-College Program
Harvard’s Pre-College Program is designed for mature, academically motivated students who are interested in exploring a potential major or simply finding out what college is really like.
To be eligible for Summer 2024, you must meet both of the following criteria:
*Will graduate from high school and enter college in 2025 or 2026
*Are at least 16 years old by June 22, 2024, and will not turn 19 years old before July 31, 2024.
Important Deadlines:
*Early Application and Priority Financial Aid Deadline — January 10, 2024
*Regular Application and Financial Aid Deadline — February 14, 2024
*Late Application Deadline — April 10, 2024
Courses at Harvard’s Pre-College Program:
With almost 30 courses to choose from in each session, you’re sure to find a topic that arouses your interest. You take one course during a session, and although courses are non-credit, they are thorough and strict. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR or NM (“requirements met” or “requirements not met”). This is a great way to supplement your college application. Please note: You need to attend every class in its entirety to receive a passing grade of “Met All Requirements.”
The total fee for a 2024 Harvard Pre-College Program session is $5,550. The program fee includes tuition, room and meal plan, activity costs, and an accident and sickness insurance plan for the full two weeks. There is also a non-refundable $75 application fee per person.
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist eligible students who demonstrate financial need. Awards vary based on need, and a typical award covers a portion of the tuition.
1. Which of the following statement is True
A. The students will take a college-level course with college students.
B. The program is intended for mature and talented students.
C. The application must be submitted by April 10, 2024.
D The scholarships are available to a majority of students.
2. What will happen to the student if he participates in the program
A. He will choose 30 courses.
B. He will fail to get a passing grade if he misses any class.
C. He will earn credits before college.
D. He will receive an oral evaluation from instructors.
3. How much should a pair of twins pay if they attend the two-week Pre-College Program
A. $11175 B. $5625 C. $11150 D. $11250
B
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: ___4___
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏). ___5___ A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town. ___6___ If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ___7___ And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
___8___ It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them —the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A. What makes cycling so convenient
B. But cyclists face neither of these issues.
C And people will choose to go to work by cycling.
D. This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.
E. Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F. And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
G. What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again
C
Indoor gardening takes many forms, from microgreen kits to windowsill herb pots to home hydroponic (水培) systems. And then there’s the “Garden in a Bag”. Exactly as its name suggests, these cute paper bags are filled with soil and seeds that will grow into one of many plant varieties on a sunny windowsill. ___9___
The plant choices range from lavender and catnip to snapdragons and alpine strawberry. ___10___ They can express affection or gratitude or to send a message to Mum or someone else you’re thinking of.
___11___ An impatient gardener won’t have to wait long for their mini-gardens to start growing. Germination (萌芽) time varies depending on the plant variety, but most sprout (发芽) within three to 14 days. They will continue to grow post-germination and may eventually need to be transferred to a larger pot to keep growing.
Garden in a Bag is initiated by Free the Ocean (FTO), an organisation that removes ten pieces of plastic from the ocean for every item sold in its online store. FTO’s founder Mimi Ausland says Garden in a Bag is a community favourite and relevant for Earth Day, as spring is a great time to start growing a little food or something beautiful at home. ___12___
Each bag measures 7 inches by 6 inches. The soil comes packaged separately in a sugarcane (甘蔗) bag. ___13___ The feel is similar but sugarcane is a natural material. It will biodegrade.
A. And no green thumb is required.
B. We love how easy these are to grow.
C. You can also opt for sweet message bags.
D. This, FTO says, is not to be confused with a plastic one.
E. Recipients will be pleased to see the gifts growing well and fast.
F. These self-contained gardens require much more than sunlight and water.
G. This is a fun way to have a steady supply of fresh herbs or flowers year-round.
D
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity.
The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hate and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged (不和的) accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a classical philosophical perspective, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, in real situations, develops with practice.
14. What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness
A. People should offer mercy to others.
B. Aggressive people should learn to forgive.
C. Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.
D. People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.
15. What does the example in Paragraph 3 illustrate
A. To fight is to grow. B. To give is to receive.
C. To forgive is to abuse. D. To dominate is to harm.
16. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Favorable. B. Reserved. C. Objective. D. Skeptical.
17. What message does the last paragraph convey
A. Forgiveness is in our nature. B. Forgiveness grows with time.
C. It takes practice to forgive. D. Actuality is based on potentiality.
E
When the long hot days of summer arrive, we can escape the heat by going indoors and drinking cold drinks, while our plants cannot. ____18____ Here are four tips on how to take care of your garden during these record-breaking heat waves.
____19____ Instead of watering during the hottest parts of the day when water is likely to evaporate (蒸发), change your schedule to water in the evening or during the early morning. If you live in a dry area, you can set up sustainable watering systems, like a rainwater harvester and drip irrigation.
Create shade. When it is really hot, plants need extra shade to reduce stress. You can increase shade by planting your garden in an area near trees and bushes. Of course, that won't help a vegetable garden planted in rows away from trees. ____20____ If you have potted plants, moving them under a shade net is also a good option.
Use suitable plants. Another way to keep your garden safe from the sun takes some pre-planning. Generally speaking, native plants are much more likely to survive drought and extreme temperatures. ____21____ Using ground cover plants also requires far less water than a grass lawn. But if you do have a lawn, leave the grass clippings after you cut the grass.
Plant some wildflowers. Dropping wildflower seeds on any unused part of your garden will help bees, butterflies, and insects survive the heat. Plants like buttercups and daisies are a good source of food for them. ____22____ After all, sharing your garden with nature is the most right thing to do.
A. Change your watering schedule.
B. Healthy plants require the right amount of sunlight.
C. Meanwhile, set up a bird bath for birds to cool off in.
D. Water plants only once a week to avoid overwatering.
E. So, choosing native plants will make things much easier for you.
F. But you can still help your plants survive the heat by using a shade net.
G. That's why you have to help keep your garden cool when the temperatures rise.
第II卷（非选择题）
二、完形填空
Wilson, a New York cyclist, donated one of his kidneys (肾) two years ago. In order to ____23____ that the operation didn’t change his lifestyle, earlier this year on March 10, which marked the World Kidney Day, he climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with other kidney donors.
His idea to be a kidney donor first appeared ____24____ seeing a friend’s post on Facebook. The friend wrote that his teenage daughter had recently ____25____ a life-saving kidney donation from a stranger, which enabled her to lead a normal life.
When he got home, he started ____26____ kidney donations on the Internet. He learned that about 97,000 people were on the National Kidney Transplant List, and that many patients spent years on the list because there weren’t ____27____ kidneys available. He felt sorry for these patients and ____28____ to become a kidney donor. When Wilson told his wife about his idea to become a donor, ____29____, she totally supported his decision.
Wilson began taking the steps to become a kidney donor, including ____30____ tests and examinations.
Wilson’s operation was an even more advanced, minimally invasive (微创) one ____31____ a single-port surgery (单端口手术). Doctors removed Wilson’s kidney using an incision (切口) made in his belly. And then, his kidney would go for a perfect _____32_____. After about two weeks, he was back on his indoor bike and began training _____33_____ and carefully under the doctor’s guidance.
As a donor of a living thing, Wilson said, “_____34_____ an operation may seem frightening, but all it took was several weeks for recovery.” He added, “The most important thing I want people to know is that when someone donates a kidney, life really doesn’t _____35_____ at all.”
“If you can help others, it’s a wonderful thing, “Wilson said. “But the planet is a big place, so it is wonderful for a small individual (个体), even a stranger to make an impact on _____36_____ person, and one will feel proud and honored to save others.” It is also a great _____37_____ to the donor himself.
23. A. wish B. prove C. promise D. pray
24. A. before B. after C. since D. until
25. A. contributed B. donated C. received D. transplanted
26. A. donating B. researching C. calculating D. figuring
27. A. correct B. new C. true D. enough
28. A. invited B. persuaded C. determined D. ordered
29. A. thankfully B. generally C. gradually D. actually
30. A. countless B. hopeless C. harmless D. limitless
31. A. calling B. called C. call D. calls
32. A. doctor B. hospital C. match D. person
33. A. excitedly B. hardly C. lightly D. heavily
34. A. Going through B. Breaking through C. Looking through D. Seeing through
35. A. improve B. change C. disappear D. advance
36. A. other B. the other C. another D. others
37. A. challenge B. fight C. competition D. gift
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The first C919 large passenger aircraft was delivered to its first customer, China Eastern Airlines, on December 9th. It is ___38___ first time for China’s civil aviation transport market ___39___ (have) an indigenously-developed (本土开发的) mainline jetliner. “The world’s first C919” is printed on the jet’s body. Its registration number is B-919A. “B” means it is a Chinese jet; “919” ___40___ (match) the model; “A” represents it being the first of its kind in the world. At Shanghai Pudong ___41___ (Internation) Airport, C919’s manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, delivered the aircraft sales certificate and the commemorative key ___42___ China Eastern. The Civil Aviation Administration of China issued the airworthiness certificate to the airline. ___43___ took a short flight from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Airport, both in Shanghai, to mark the historic moment. The 164-seater aircraft has a two-class cabin layout ___44___ consists of business class ___45___ economy class. After delivery, it will undergo more than 100 hours of empty aircraft verification test flights, with ___46___(stop) including Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. The aircraft ____47____ (expect) to be put into commercial use in the spring of 2023.
四、书信写作
48. 假定你是李华，上周你和班级同学参加了一次野外生存训练（wildness survival program），请你给你的英国网友Johnson写一封电子邮件描述这次活动并谈谈自己的感受，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间和人员；
2. 活动过程；
3. 你的感受。
注意：
1 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Johnson,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
49. 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。
Emily Harper sat at her desk, staring blankly at the math problems in front of her. Numbers and variables danced confusingly across the page, laughing at her every effort. At school, Emily was known for her artistic talents, but math had always been her weakness. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t make sense of it.
Her struggles only worsened in the 10th grade. The pressure to keep up with her classmates grew, and the poor grades shook her confidence. Her parents decided to step in. “We need to find you some help.” her mother gently suggested one evening.
Then came Mr. Jenkins, a retired local teacher known for his unique teaching style. Emily was initially resistant; the idea of spending extra hours on a subject she hated seemed like a punishment. But she unwillingly agreed, knowing something had to change.
Their first session was tense. Mr. Jenkins, sensing her frustration, didn’t dive straight into problems. Instead, he asked about her interests. When Emily spoke passionately about her painting, he smiled. “Math is like art, Emily. It has patterns and beauty if you know where to look.”
Doubtful but inspired, Emily listened as he began to explain concepts through visual examples. He used colors and shapes, turning abstract numbers into something almost tangible (有形的). For the first time, math seemed less like a foreign language and more like a puzzle waiting to be solved.
However, progress was slow. Weeks passed with minimal improvement, and Emily’s patience wore thin. A particularly difficult quiz left her in tears, convinced she was sure to fail. Mr. Jenkins said. “Remember, Emily, every artist starts with a blank canvas, Masterpieces aren’t created overnight.”
Encouraged by his firm belief, Emily pushed on. She began to see the connections between the steps, how each there, celebrating her successes, no matter how minor.
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help.
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Emily’s heart raced when the results day arrived.
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