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萍乡市2025-2026学年度高二第二学期期中考试
英语试卷
（120分钟，总分150分）
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1. 答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the man probably want to watch tonight
A. A sports game. B. A movie. C. A TV show.
2. What is the weather probably like now
A. It’s hot. B. It’s wet. C. It’s sunny.
3. What is the man trying to do
A. Make a shopping list. B. Empty the rubbish bin. C. Write a report.
4. What will the man probably do next
A. Borrow some geography books. B. Climb to the fifth floor. C. Go downstairs.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A movie. B. A job. C. Social responsibility.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man upset
A. He has been served the wrong meal.
B. He is sick of the bad weather.
C. His flight is running late.
7. Where will the speakers probably go next
A. A restaurant. B. A snack shop. C. An information desk.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who is Mr. Brown probably
A. Robert’s teacher. B. Robert’s doctor. C. Robert’s father.
9. What does Mrs. Hill offer to do for Robert
A. Make sure he can get his homework.
B. Get some medicine for him.
C. Pick him up from school.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a hotel. B. At a museum. C. At Sylvia’s home.
11. What is on the postcard the man sent to Sylvia
A. A coffee can. B. A fridge. C. A TV.
12. What do we learn about the man’s trip
A. He went to Berlin.
B. He didn’t take any photos.
C. He visited many museums.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the main issue at the animal shelter in Kraków
A. Many dogs were seriously ill.
B. Its indoor temperature was too low.
C. There wasn’t enough room inside for the animals.
14. What did the local police department do to help
A. They took a dog to work.
B. They let adopters park for free.
C. They lent cars to transport the dogs.
15. How many dogs were adopted at the end
A. 30. B. 93. C. 123.
16. How is the woman probably feeling
A. Disappointed. B. Worried. C. Touched.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who probably starts finger counting with their thumbs
A. Europeans. B. Central Americans. C. Asians.
18. What is Japanese counting practice like
A. They start with a closed hand.
B. They end with the first finger.
C. They close a finger for each count.
19. How do Bantu-speakers in Tanzania probably show the number eight
A. By counting the lines between fingers.
B. By using four fingers on each hand.
C. By showing some fingers twice.
20. Why can the Indian finger counting method support complex calculations
A. The gap between the fingers is counted.
B. Each finger represents several numbers.
C. Fingers of each hand are used four times.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每题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
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21. What is the Peter Rabbit made of
A. White radishes. B. Brown slippers. C. Best mohair. D. Golden buttons.
22. How much will you pay in total to get a Peter Rabbit
A. 240.5. B. 47.80. C. 239. D. 246.5.
23. What is the purpose of the advertisement
A. To describe the making process of toys. B. To promote a limited edition toy rabbit.
C. To compare different payment methods. D. To celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday.
B
Back in 2003, Erica Fernandez was just a kid helping 20 adults take care of the beach. They overheard a plan to build a processing station for natural gas 14 miles off the coast of Oxnard. The plant would send over 200 tons of air pollution per year to Erica’s community. Not only that, the station would take in millions of gallons of seawater per day to cool its generators, and discharge the water more than 15 degrees centigrade hotter than the surrounding ocean. This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries.
Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company. Prospects of stopping the project did not look good. The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it. “The word on the street was that there was nothing we could do.”
Behind the scenes, however, opposition was growing, so Erica became the spokesperson for the youth of the town. She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses. She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won!
As only the second person in her family to go to college, Erica wants to become an environmental lawyer so she can fight for the environment and for the rights of communities. She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first. She likes to quote the words of her role model, César Chávez: “We are the future. The future is ours.”
24. What can be learned about the to-be-built processing station
A. It is climate-damaging. B. It provides energy to the locals.
C. It is ecologically-unfriendly. D. It uses seawater-driven generators.
25. Why is the governor mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To express Erica’s desperate mood. B. To show the great barriers Erica faced.
C. To stress the support from the government. D. To blame the protest on the official’s inaction.
26. Which of the following can best describe Erica
A. Creative and industrious. B. Pioneering and curious.
C. Adventurous and talkative. D. Determined and responsible.
27. What message is mainly conveyed through Erica’s story
A. Only by talking to the governor can we succeed.
B. Social Changes mainly rely on young people’s efforts.
C. Young people can bring about changes by voicing their opinions.
D. Environmental protection should give way to economic growth.
C
Today, with the help of AI tools, anyone can instantly generate impressive architectural images. Yet this raises a serious question for architects: if technology lowers the technical barrier, what remains the true value of design The answer, many experts believe, lies in deeper philosophical thinking.
Architecture is not only about structure. It also reflects how humans understand life. This understanding begins with the individual—how a building can shape people’s emotions. It then extends to the community—whether a neighborhood design brings people together or drives them apart. Ultimately, it touches upon time itself—how to balance the preservation of historical identity with the need for change. In many cities, preserving every old structure, no matter its function or relevance, has become something of a sacred cow, admired by all but discussed by few. Yet true architectural philosophy requires us to ask whether preserving everything always serves the community’s best interest.
AI can copy thousands of design styles, but it cannot make value judgments. It does not know why, for instance, a library in Colombia places its reading rooms—not offices—in the brightest and highest spaces: a design choice symbolizing equality. As scholar Nayef Al Rodhan points out, “good design should possess valuable qualities, including fairness, inclusion, and safety, which cannot be outsourced to AI.”
In the future, the best architects may not be those who master AI tools, but those who master philosophical reflection. Saudi Arabia’s planned city “The Line” is one such example. Its design is not only technological but also philosophical—it asks whether humans can create a sustainable city that allows people to live in harmony with nature. By turning a traditional city into a single vertical (垂直的) line, it challenges our deepest assumptions about urban life.
Freed from repetitive drafting work, architects in the age of AI must think more deeply about humanity, community, and sustainability. The great designs of the future will emerge where technology meets philosophy, not where one replaces the other.
What is the main function of paragraph 2 in the passage
A. To introduce examples of modern cities. B. To compare architecture with philosophy.
C. To describe how AI will change construction. D. To present architecture from a philosophical view.
29. What can we learn from the example of the library in Colombia
A. Great design is human-centered. B. AI will reshape public buildings.
C. The best design feels almost invisible. D. Equality is the core of modern design.
30. Which of the following best describes the nature of “The Line”
A. A philosophy-guided theory. B. An eco-friendly city project.
C. A social welfare housing plan. D. An economically-driven design.
31. What’s the best title of the text
A. AI: The Future of Architectural Design B. AI: The Missing of Humanity
C. Architecture: Preservation of Ancient Techniques D. Architecture: The Integration of AI and Philosophy
D
Could ants’ nests help people build better transportation networks In a new study, University of California biologists have discovered insights about how ants build their nests that could be useful for designing more efficient human transportation systems.
The researchers analyzed 439 nests from 31 different species of ants. “You can think of the nest itself as a kind of highway network they move things in and out of,” said Sean O’Fallon, the study’s first author.
“Ants face similar challenges to humans when it comes to living in crowded spaces. Ideally, we need to maintain close connections in a tightly packed city, yet there are limitations to how closely packed together we can be. There’s only so much space available for buildings and roads.” Ants’ nests consist of a tunnel leading down to an entrance chamber(室), where ants recruit(招募) other ants to help them find or transport food. From the entrance chamber, tunnels lead down to other chambers, which are connected by tunnels to still deeper chambers. Chambers serve different purposes, such as food and waste storage and raising the young.
The researchers examined four common foraging(觅食的）strategies used by ants. In some species, individual ants hunt for food. In others, an ant brings food to the nest as a means of recruiting other ants to accompany it to the food source. Ants can also form a continuous route between the food source and the nest that can last for months. Or they can leave a special route that other ants can follow in large numbers a phenomenon called “mass recruitment”. The researchers had expected that nests for the mass recruitment foragers would have greater “network density(密度)”—meaning larger numbers of connections among the chambers—than nests built by other species. Greater network density, the scientists reasoned, would help facilitate more movement of ants and resources throughout the nest.
But the research revealed that for ants representing all four foraging strategies, network density was relatively low—even for large nests with hundreds of chambers. In fact, across all foraging strategies, nests with the most chambers tended to have the lowest network density.
“Ants have to balance the efficiency of highly connected nests with architectural stability,” said Sean O’Fallon. “On one hand, they want transportation to be faster, but too many connections between chambers could weaken the structural integrity of the nest, which could cause the entire system to collapse.”
32. What does the text tell us about the structure of ants’ nests
A. The entrance chamber is the largest part.
B. Different chambers have specific functions.
C. All chambers connect directly to the entrance.
D. Deeper chambers are usually for raising the young.
33. How is the first foraging strategy different from the other three
A. Ants search for food independently.
B. Ants form a long-lasting path to food.
C. Ants bring food from the food source.
D. Ants follow a specific route to the food source.
34. What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To draw a conclusion about how ants build their nests.
B. To explain why ants avoid creating too many connections.
C. To prove that ants are good at building transportation networks.
D. To show how ants maintain the structural integrity of their nests.
35. In what way can humans learn from ants’ nests
A. Building strong structures that never collapse.
B. Working in harmony in crowded environments.
C. Communicating effectively with each other in large groups.
D. Balancing efficient transportation networks with limited space.
第二节 七选五 (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。
Appreciating poetry begins with welcoming its unique rhythm and language. Start by reading the poem aloud, allowing its rhythm to reach you emotionally. Poetry is meant to be heard and reciting it can reveal hidden patterns or emotions that silent reading might miss. 36 Does the poem speed up or slow down These shifts often mirror its themes.
Notice the structure. Poems aren’t just words on a page. Their form, including rhyme schemes, stanza breaks, and line lengths, contributes to meaning. A tightly structured poem might evoke (唤起) order, while broken lines could reflect chaos. Don’t overlook punctuation (标点) or capitalization. 37
Engage yourself in imagery and metaphor. Poets paint pictures with words, so visualize the scenes they describe. Ask: What senses are engaged A poem about rain might feel cold and damp. Figurative language like similes and metaphors invites you to explore deeper connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
Consider the poet’s perspective. Who is speaking Is it the poet’s voice, a character, or an abstract being Understanding the “speaker” can clarify the poem’s intention. 38 Historical events, personal experiences, or cultural symbols may influence its meaning.
39 Poetry grows on emotion, and there’s no “correct” interpretation. Your response — whether joy, sorrow, or curiosity — is acceptable. Revisit the poem: meanings often change with each reading. Take down questions it raises, and research unfamiliar references if they interest you.
In short, appreciating poetry is an adventure of discovery. Slow down, listen, and trust your feelings. 40 Rather, it’s about appreciating the interplay of sound, image, and idea that makes poetry timeless.
A．Let yourself feel.
B．Context matters as well.
C．Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
D．These shape how you stop and interpret.
E．Pay attention to how words flow together.
F．This is not like unlocking a “secret password”.
G．The poem’s background determines the style.
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。
No one is willing to fall ill, especially in a foreign country alone. 41 , such was exactly what happened to me.
A few months ago, while I was engaged in a volunteering project in Mwanza, Tanzania, something 42 happened—I fell ill. Despite my 43 to take medicines and avoid unboiled water, I was hit hard. I was 44 to a clinic with a high fever and severe body pain. Alone and terrified, I even thought, at a certain moment, that it was the 45 .
46 a battery of tests, I received a diagnosis (诊断) of serious malaria. The doctor gave me injections and tablets, 47 I wouldn’t have to be admitted to the hospital. I 48 taking the tablets, and desperately thinking “keep these down, keep these down!”, but nothing worked and I had to be 49 .
Tears coursed down my cheeks. I was 50 with fear. Then, a kind nurse 51 . She remained by my side for a full eight hours even after her shift 52 , gently holding my hand. Her presence was really a great 53 . Had it not been for her, I can’t imagine how I could have 54 that night. The medicines gradually took effect and soon I was released.
I never learned her name, yet the nurse has left a deep mark. It serves as a reminder that in the darkest times, a simple act of kindness can make a difference, crossing 55 and bringing warmth to strangers in need.
A. Originally B. Regrettably C. Constantly D. Consequently
A. awkward B. strange C. undesired D. unrecorded
A. effort B. opportunity C. failure D. ambition
A. assigned B. returned C. rushed D. recommended
A. end B. truth C. choice D. wisdom
A. Patient with B. Dependent on C. Subsequent to D. Concerned about
A. replying B. promising C. assuming D. apologizing
A. quit B. forgot C. delayed D. kept
A. dismissed B. hospitalized C. investigated D. distinguished
A. impressed B. equipped C. compared D. consumed
A. called B. passed C. emerged D. departed
A. concluded B. continued C. occurred D. increased
A. trick B. reminder C. success D. relief
A. enjoyed B. described C. witnessed D. weathered
A. ages B. boundaries C. fences D. genders
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题15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 93rd Hollywood Christmas Parade returned to the streets earlier this month with a festive “ho ho ho”, with Chinese cultural elements being among its most eye-catching features.
56 (stretch) almost 5 kilometers along Hollywood Boulevard, the nationally televised parade once again transformed downtown Los Angeles 57 a lively corridor of holiday cheer. Numerous spectators, many of 58 arrived hours early, filled the sidewalks to enjoy a beloved seasonal tradition.
Some 5,000 participants brought colorful floats, marching bands, musical performances, giant balloons, and classic movie cars to the boulevard. Among the 59 (highlight), Chinese cultural elements became unexpected scene-stealers. Fifty Chinese lion and dragon dancers brought dynamic energy to the parade route and 60 (accompany) with Chinese martial artists and performers in 61 (bright) colored traditional costumes. A black well-designed open car 62 (sponsor) by the China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles drew attention as it cruised down the parade route.
“Nihao China is the national image of China’s international tourism,” the host said. “It’s such an honor
63 (celebrate) like this, which represents 64 warm and open invitation to the world to explore China’s rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, modern cities, 65 authentic local stories.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，上周你校举办了主题为“Healthy life，Happy life”的健康生活周活动。请你为校英语报撰写一篇新闻报道。
内容要点：1. 简要介绍活动内容及师生反响。
2. 谈谈你的个人感受，并提出合理建议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一段完整的短文。
In a house far from the city lived John and his mother. John's only hobby was wandering in the nearby picturesque forest. In its center was a shiny clear lake with schools of fish dancing in it. Lovely animals such as deer or rabbits were playing around and cute birds were singing in trees.
Fascinated by the beauty and liveliness of nature, he desired to become a great artist and present all the breath-taking scenes to the world.
John studied in the local primary school. Life was not easy for John and his mom after his father died. Knowing what hard work his mother did to make ends meet, John really didn't want his mother to worry. His mother knew the significance of education in life but she was against his dream of becoming an artist. “The profession of artist can’t aid a person in meeting his daily expenses, "she would say. But as each day passed, John became more passionate about his dream.
Due to the living circumstances, even buying some new colors would be a luxury.
John only used the worn drawing file and limited colors for his daily practice. Though lacking fine painting materials, he never gave up drawing. He spent a significant amount of time staying in the forest, secretly perfecting his craft. With continuous hard work and a distinct gift for art, he drew beautifully.
One day John read about a competition being held in the town, whose deadline was only two days away. He got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire but he was in a dilemma(两难境地) as for the competition he needed special paints and some brushes. He didn't have the courage to ask his mother for money as he knew her prejudice against art.
That evening his mom returned from work and handed him a few paper notes, saying, “This is for your lunch at school next month.” The money was enough for his desired materials! John's face lit up.
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。
Paragraph 1: Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money._____________________
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Paragraph 2: A week later, a phone call came to John's home.__________________________________
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萍乡市2025-2026学年度高二第二学期期中考试参考答案
听力
1-5 BBACB 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 AACAB 16-20 CACBB
听力原文
M: I don’t know what to do with myself in the evenings. Now the football season is over! Do you fancy watching that new funny movie together tonight (1)
W: Can we do that at the weekend I’m halfway through a really cool talent show and I want to finish it.
Text 2
W: Oh, no… Did you get caught in the rain
M: Yeah. It just came out of nowhere! One minute we had bright sunshine, and now it’s pouring down! (2)
W: You poor thing. You should stand under the hot air dryer for a bit.
Text 3
M: Sorry, I know you’re busy with your report. But we have no milk, so I’m going to FreshCo. Can you think of anything else we need
W: More bin bags. The rubbish really needs emptying!
M: Okay. I’ll add it to the list. (3)
Text 4
M: Hi, do you know where the history books are I’m sure they used to be up here on the fifth floor.
W: They’ve been moved to the ground floor. ①Right next to the geography books.
M: Oh… I climbed up all those stairs for nothing. (4) Thanks, anyway!
Text 5
W: I think you’d really like this job. If you want, I’ll recommend you to my boss.
M: It does sound good. What would my main responsibilities be
W: Checking people’s movie tickets, selling snacks, generally keeping everything clean and tidy… They are all pretty simple. (5)
Text 6
W: I checked the information board. Our take-off time has been pushed back by another 20 minutes. (6)
M: This is annoying! (6)
W: I know. They said it’s due to the weather.
M: I was planning to wait until we boarded to eat, but I don’t think I can now. I’m so hungry!
W: Well, let’s get you something. (7) ②There are plenty⌒of restaurants to choose from.
M: Oh, just a chocolate bar from one of the stores will be fine. (7)
W: Are you sure (7)
M: Definitely. (7) I paid the airline extra for my dinner. I’m going to eat it!
Text 7
W: Why aren’t you in class, Robert (8) (9)
M: I started feeling ill in PE, so Mr. Brown sent me to the school nurse. (8)
W: Has someone called your parents
M: Yes. My dad’s coming to collect me. His office is about half an hour away.
W: What’s wrong with you
M: My ear has been blocked since I went swimming on Saturday, and now it’s really starting to hurt.
W: Do you have a temperature
M: The nurse felt my head and said it was okay. But she thinks I should see the doctor and get some medicine.
W: Probably a good idea. Get some rest. If you’re off for more than a day or two, I’ll arrange to have your homework sent to you. (9)
M: Thanks, Mrs. Hill. (9)
Text 8
M: Hi Sylvia. (11) Wow, the new place looks great!
W: Thanks! We unpacked the last moving box yesterday. It’s finally starting to feel like a real home. For a while, it felt like we were living in a very untidy hotel!
M: It’s really lovely.
W: Come in, and I’ll make some tea. I’m looking forward to hearing about your trip! (12)
M: Oh, it was great. (12) I took about a million photos!
W: I bet! Look, I’ve put the postcard you sent me on the fridge. (11)
M: Oh, great! I’m glad it arrived. I couldn’t decide between this one and a picture of a crazy 1950s TV. But, in the end, I went for the coffee can. (11)
W: It’s great! Where on earth did you find it
M: I came across a small museum while exploring Berlin. (12) The name translates to, “The Museum of Things”, and it’s basically a celebration of everyday objects and design.
W: Wow, that sounds right up my street!
Text 9
M: What’s wrong
W: Oh, it’s just this news story I’m reading.
M: What’s it about
W: It’s about an animal shelter in Kraków. (13) A few weeks ago, the weather forecasts for that part of Poland were predicting temperatures of around -20 °C.
M: That’s cold…
W: True. But the shelter didn’t have enough indoor space. Many dogs were being kept outside, (13) and there’s no way they would have survived.
M: So, what did the shelter do
W: They called for local people to take the dogs in, just until the weather warmed up again. And they received amazing responses. All 123 dogs found homes for the time being. (15)
M: Wow, that’s great!
W: Even the police, who came to issue parking tickets to cars around the shelter, ③ended⌒up taking a dog back to the station! (14)
M: No way!
W: Better yet, after the weather warmed up, only 30 dogs were returned to the shelter. Most people decided to keep them. (15)
M: Well, I’d call that a happy ending. So…why are you crying (16)
W: I don’t know! It’s just so lovely when people all pull together to help those in need. (16)
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Hi everyone. Today, I’d like to tell you about my current research topic. “Dactylonomy”, or the practice of counting on one’s fingers, feels so natural that you might assume that everyone does it the same way. However, people around the world actually have very different methods. If you’re from the U.K., Germany, France, or many parts of Europe, you probably start counting with your thumb, (17) and finish with your smallest finger. Meanwhile, some people in America start with the first finger and end with the thumb. In parts of the Middle East, most people begin with the smallest finger, while the Japanese start with an open hand and gradually draw in each finger until they have a closed fist. (18) Other countries have even more unique methods. Many Bantu-speakers in Tanzania use both hands equally, where possible. For example, the number six is represented with three fingers on each hand. (19) Indian children are taught to count using the lines between each finger joint. This allows for more advanced calculations, as each of the five fingers represents four numbers. (20) Not only can finger counting reveal where in the world you come from, but it can also reflect how we learned to understand numbers.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇产品广告。文章介绍了一款为纪念碧翠丝·波特诞辰150周年而推出的限量版彼得兔玩偶，主要从其精湛工艺、独家赠品与购买方案以及限量收藏价值等方面进行了阐述。
21. C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句：... this naughty little rabbit is hand-made from the finest mohair... 可知，彼得兔玩偶是由最好的马海毛制成的。A、B、D 均为玩偶身上的配饰，并非制作材料，故排除。故选C。
22. D 细节理解题。根据文章Special Badge (徽章) & Exclusive Offer部分中的关于价格的描述“... a total of 239 (plus 7.50 postage and handling).（总计239英镑，外加7.50英镑的邮费和处理费。）”可知，总费用是246.50英镑。A项“240.5英镑”是分期47.8*5+1.5的费用（邮寄费只算一期）; B项“47.80英镑”是每期分期付款的金额（不含邮费）；C项“239英镑”是总费用（不含邮费）。故选D。
23. B 目的意图题。通览全文，文章开篇点明产品推出的纪念背景，随后详细描述产品的工艺细节、独家赠品、购买方式和限量信息，并在最后提供了具体的订购渠道。这些内容的共同核心是推销这款限量版玩具兔，因此其目的是介绍并推广该产品。A项“描述玩具的制作过程”过于片面，原文仅提及少量制作信息，并非全文重点。C项“比较不同的付款方式”表述错误，原文只介绍了分期付款这一种支付方式的细节，并未进行比较。D项“庆祝碧翠丝·波特150岁生日”是产品推出的契机和营销背景，并非广告的根本目的。故选B。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是年轻女孩Erica Fernandez在得知家乡附近计划建设一座对环境和社区有害的天然气处理站后，积极组织抗议、动员社区、联系媒体，最终成功阻止该项目的感人故事。
第24题.C 细节理解题。解析：根据文章第一段，该处理站每天会排放超过200吨空气污染物，并抽取数百万加仑海水用于冷却，排放的水温比周围海洋高出15摄氏度以上，对海洋生态系统造成严重破坏，杀死对海洋哺乳动物和渔业生存至关重要的小生物和小鱼。由此可见，该设施对生态不友好。故选C。
第25题.B 推理判断题。解析：第二段提到州长支持该项目，且有影响力的州委员会也表示赞成，这让反对者感到前景黯淡，“街上的传言是我们无能为力”。这些突显Erica及其同伴所面临的巨大困难和阻力，从而反衬出后来成功的不易。故选B。
第26题.D 推理判断题。解析：Erica因关心环境而挺身而出，面对州长和委员会的反对不退缩，坚持每周抗议，主动担任发言人，用呼啦圈形象地向居民展示管道尺寸，联系媒体，发动数千次电话和明信片攻势，这些都体现了她“坚定的”决心；而她为社区和环境奔走呼号，也展现了她的“有责任感的”品质。故选D。
第27题.C 主旨大意题。解析：文章讲述了Erica作为年轻人勇敢发声并最终改变结果的故事，尤其是结尾她引用César Chávez的话“我们是未来，未来属于我们”，以及她鼓励其他年轻人看到不对的事情要勇于发声，传达了核心信息：年轻人可以通过勇敢发声带来改变。故选C。
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了人工智能可以复制设计风格，但不能做出价值判断。它不能知道为什么哥伦比亚的图书馆把阅览室放在最明亮、最高的空间里，一个设计选择象征着平等。最好的建筑师应该是那些掌握哲学反思的人，未来最伟大的设计将出现在技术与哲学相遇的地方，而不是一个取代另一个。
28.【答案】D 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句Architecture is not only about structure. It also reflects how humans understand life. （建筑不仅仅是结构。它还反映了人类对生活的理解。）以及最后一句Yet true architectural philosophy requires us to ask whether preserving everything always serves the community's best interest.（然而，真正的建筑哲学要求我们问，保留一切是否总是符合社区的最大利益。）可知是从哲学的角度展现建筑，故选D。
29.【答案】A 推理判断题。A.伟大的设计是以人为本的。B.人工智能将重塑公共建筑。C.最好的设计感觉几乎无形。D.平等是现代设计的核心。根据第三段第一二句AI can copy thousands of design styles, but it cannot make value judgments. It does not know why, for instance, a library in Colombia places its reading rooms - not offices - in the brightest and highest spaces: a design choice symbolizing equality.（人工智能可以复制数千种设计风格，但它不能做出价值判断。例如，它不知道为什么哥伦比亚的图书馆把阅览室——而不是办公室——放在最明亮、最高的空间里:这是一个象征平等的设计选择。）可知伟大的设计是以人为本的，故选A。
30.【答案】B 细节理解题。A.一种哲学指导的理论。B.一个环保城市项目。C.一项社会福利住房计划。D.一个经济驱动的设计。根据第四段第二句Its design is not only technological but also philosophical - it asks whether humans can create a sustainable city that allows people to live in harmony with nature.（它的设计不仅是技术上的，也是哲学上的——它问人类是否能创造一个可持续的城市，让人类与自然和谐相处。）可知“The Line”是一个环保城市项目，故选B。
31.【答案】D 主旨大意题。Architecture: The Integration of AI and Philosophy (建筑：人工智能与哲学的融合) 开篇点题： 文章第一段指出，虽然AI降低了技术门槛，但专家的答案在于“deeper philosophical thinking”。 第三段提到AI无法进行“value judgments”，引用学者观点强调“good design”需要公平、包容等品质，这些不能外包给AI。最后一段明确总结：“The great designs of the future will emerge where technology meets philosophy”。选项D准确地概括了文章的主旨，即AI技术与人类哲学思考在建筑设计中的结合, 故选D。
【语篇导读】本文通过分析不同蚂蚁的筑巢结构，发现蚂蚁并没有为了运输效率而追求高密度的连接网络，而是在连接效率与结构稳定性之间取得平衡。这一发现可为人类在有限空间内设计更高效的交通系统提供启示。
32. 【答案】B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Chambers serve different purposes, such as food and waste storage and raising the young.”可知，蚁室有不同的用途，如储存食物、储存废物和养育幼蚁。因此B项“不同蚁室有特定功能”正确。A项“入口室是最大的部分”：文中未比较各蚁室的大小，属于无中生有。C项“所有蚁室都直接连接到入口”：文中描述的是隧道先通向入口室，再由入口室通过隧道连接其他室，其他室再连接更深室，是一种分层结构，并非所有室都直接连入口。D项“较深的蚁室通常用于养育幼蚁”：文中仅举例说明蚁室可用于养育幼蚁，并未指出“较深”的蚁室有此专门用途，属于过度推断。故选B项。
33. 【答案】A 细节理解题（比较关系）第四段列举了四种觅食策略：第一种是“individual ants hunt for food”（单个蚂蚁独立觅食）；第二种是通过带食物回巢招募同伴；第三种是形成持续数月的路线；第四种是留下特殊路线供大量蚂蚁跟随（大规模招募）。第一种策略的关键特征是蚂蚁独立寻找食物，不依赖信息传递或集体路径；而其他三种策略都涉及招募、路线引导或集体行动。因此A项“蚂蚁独立觅食”正确。B项“蚂蚁形成持久的食物路径”是第三种策略；C项“蚂蚁从食物源带回食物”是第二种策略的一部分，且第一种策略中的蚂蚁也可能带回食物，并非区别点；D项“蚂蚁沿着特定路线前往食物源”是第四种策略。故B、C、D均不符合题意。故选A项。
34. 【答案】B 细节理解题。写作意图/段落功能。最后一段引用研究者的话：“Ants have to balance the efficiency of highly connected nests with architectural stability... too many connections could weaken the structural integrity... cause the entire system to collapse.” 该段承接前文“无论哪种觅食策略，蚁巢网络密度都较低”的发现，解释了蚂蚁为何避免创建过多连接——为了在运输效率与结构稳定性之间取得平衡，防止巢穴坍塌。因此B项正确。A项“对蚂蚁如何建巢做出结论”：过于宽泛，本段并非总结建巢过程，而是解释低网络密度的原因。C项“证明蚂蚁擅长建造交通网络”：虽然文章整体支持该观点，但本段的目的不是“证明”，而是“解释权衡”。D项“展示蚂蚁如何维持巢穴结构完整性”：本段只提到过多连接会削弱完整性，并未说明蚂蚁具体用什么方法维持完整性（如加固墙壁等），因此不准确。故选B项。
35. 【答案】D 推理判断题。文章开篇指出蚂蚁筑巢的见解有助于设计更高效的人类交通系统，最后一段强调蚂蚁在有限空间内平衡运输效率与结构稳定性，避免过多连接。这启示人类：在设计交通网络时，不能只追求高密度连接，而应在有限空间内平衡效率与结构限制。D项准确概括了这一启示。A项“建造永不坍塌的坚固结构”：原文只说避免过多连接以防坍塌，并未说“永不坍塌”，且“坚固”不是核心启示。B项“在拥挤环境中和谐工作”：文章重点不是社会性协作，而是物理网络布局。C项“在大型群体中有效沟通”：虽然蚂蚁通过信息素等沟通，但人类可学习的核心是网络结构设计，而非通信方式。故排除。故选D项。
第二节 七选五
【语篇导语】欣赏诗歌要从接纳其独特的节奏和语言开始。通过大声朗读感受节奏，注意结构（如韵律、断行、标点），沉浸于意象和隐喻，考虑诗人视角和背景，并信任自己的情感反应。诗歌没有唯一正确的解读，每次阅读都可能带来新体会。
36. E 前文提到朗诵能揭示默读可能错过的隐藏模式或情感，后文问“诗歌是加快还是减慢？”这些变化常反映主题。空格处应引导读者关注词语的流动。选项E“注意词语如何一起流动”直接承接前文，并为后文的问题做铺垫，故选E。考点：上下文衔接（从朗读到节奏关注）。
37. D 前文说不要忽略标点或大小写，空格后无直接内容，但本段主题是诗歌结构。选项E“这些塑造了你如何停顿和解读”中的“这些”指代前句的标点和大小写，解释了它们的作用，符合逻辑，故选D。考点：指代关系与解释说明。
38. B 前文讨论理解“说话者”的重要性，后文提到历史事件、个人经历、文化符号可能影响意义。空格处应引出背景因素。选项B“背景也很重要”承上启下，点明背景对理解诗歌的作用，故选B。考点：段落内部逻辑递进。
39. A 本段强调诗歌基于情感，没有“正确”解读，你的任何反应都可接受。空格处应是本段主旨，鼓励读者感受。选项A“让自己去感受”简洁有力，与后文“你的反应……都是可接受的”呼应，故选A。考点：段落主旨句。
40. F 前文总结要慢下来、倾听、信任感受，后文说“而是关于欣赏声音、意象和思想的相互作用”。空格处应否定一种错误观念，即认为诗歌需要破解密码。选项F“这不是像解锁一个‘秘密密码’”正好与后文“而是……”构成转折，符合语境，故选F。考点：转折关系与观点对比。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节， 满分30分)
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【语篇导语】本文讲述了作者在坦桑尼亚做志愿者时突发重病，独自一人身处异国他乡，恐惧无助。幸运的是，一位善良的护士在作者最需要的时候陪伴在侧，给予安慰和力量。这次经历让作者深刻体会到，在至暗时刻，一个小小的善举可以跨越界限，给陌生人带来温暖。
41. B. Regrettably 考点： 副词辨析 / 上下文逻辑
详解： 前句说没人愿意生病，尤其是在异国他乡独自一人。后句说“这正是发生在我身上的事”。前后形成转折且带有遗憾的语气。A“Originally”（原本）强调时间起始；C“Constantly”（持续地）强调频率；D“Consequently”（因此）强调因果关系，均不符合逻辑。只有B“Regrettably”（遗憾的是）正确表达了这种转折与遗憾。
42. C. undesired 考点： 形容词辨析 / 情感色彩
详解： 作者在非洲做志愿者，生病显然是“不想要的”事情。A“awkward”（尴尬的）通常指处境或行为；B“strange”（奇怪的）强调异常；D“unrecorded”（未记录的）与语境无关。只有C“undesired”（不想要的，非所愿的）准确表达了作者对生病这件事的排斥。
43. A. effort 考点： 名词辨析 / 上下文语境
详解： “despite my effort to do...”意为“尽管我努力去做...”，后文提到吃药和避免喝生水都是作者做出的努力。B“opportunity”（机会）、C“failure”（失败）、D“ambition”（雄心）均不符合语境。
44. C. rushed 考点： 动词辨析 / 生活常识
详解： 作者发高烧且身体剧痛，情况紧急，应是“被急忙送往”诊所。A“assigned”（分配）、B“returned”（返回）、D“recommended”（推荐）均无法体现紧急状况。rush sb. to hospital是常用表达。
45. A. end考点： 名词辨析 / 上下文语境
详解： 作者独自一人，恐惧万分，甚至一度以为这就是“生命的终结”。B“truth”（真相）、C“choice”（选择）、D“wisdom”（智慧）均无法表达这种绝望的心情。
46. C. Subsequent to 考点： 介词短语辨析 / 时间逻辑
详解： 先进行一系列检查（a battery of tests），然后才得到诊断，因此用“Subsequent to”（在...之后）。A“Patient with”（对...有耐心）、B“Dependent on”（依赖于）、D“Concerned about”（关心）均不符合时间顺序。
47. B. promising 考点： 动词辨析 / 上下文逻辑
详解： 医生给作者打针吃药，并“承诺”不需要住院。A“replying”（回答）通常针对具体问题；C“assuming”（假设）表示推测；D“apologizing”（道歉）与语境无关。promising that... 表示给出承诺。
48. D. kept 考点： 动词辨析 / 上下文语境
详解： “kept taking the tablets”意为“继续吃药”。前文医生开了药，作者照做，但效果不佳。A“quit”（放弃）、B“forgot”（忘记）、C“delayed”（推迟）均与后文“nothing worked”逻辑相悖。
49. B. hospitalized 考点： 动词辨析 / 上下文语境
详解： 吃药无效，病情加重，作者不得不“住院”。A“dismissed”（解散，解雇）、C“investigated”（调查）、D“distinguished”（区分）均不符合医疗场景。be hospitalized 是固定表达。
50. D. consumed 考点： 动词辨析 / 上下文语境
详解： “be consumed with fear”意为“被恐惧吞噬”，形容极度恐惧的状态。A“impressed”（印象深刻）、B“equipped”（装备）、C“compared”（比较）均无法表达这种情感强度。
51. C. emerged 考点： 动词辨析 / 场景描写
详解： 在作者最无助的时候，一位护士“出现”了。A“called”（打电话）、B“passed”（经过）、D“departed”（离开）均不如“emerged”生动，强调从无到有的出现。
52. A. concluded 考点： 动词辨析 / 上下文逻辑
详解： 护士陪伴了整整八小时，甚至在她的轮班“结束”之后。B“continued”（继续）、C“occurred”（发生）、D“increased”（增加）均不符合“after her shift”的逻辑。shift concluded 意为“下班”。
53. D. relief 考点： 名词辨析 / 情感态度
详解： 护士的陪伴给恐惧中的作者带来了极大的“安慰”。A“trick”（诡计）、B“reminder”（提醒）、C“success”（成功）均无法准确表达这种情感慰藉。
54. D. weathered 考点： 动词辨析 / 熟词生义
详解： “weather”作动词有“平安渡过（难关）”之意。此处指如果没有护士，作者无法想象如何熬过那一夜。A“enjoyed”（享受）、B“described”（描述）、C“witnessed”（目睹）均不符合语境。
55. B. boundaries 考点： 名词辨析 / 主旨升华
详解： 文章结尾升华主题：善举可以“跨越界限”，给需要帮助的陌生人带来温暖。这里指国界、文化等界限。A“ages”（年龄）、C“fences”（栅栏）、D“genders”（性别）虽也是界限，但不如“boundaries”含义广泛，且与全文背景（异国他乡）最契合。
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56. Stretching 详解：考查非谓语动词（现在分词作状语）。句子的主语是“the... parade”，与动词“stretch”（空间上延伸，延绵）之间为逻辑上的主动关系（这场长达5公里的好莱坞大道游行），且该动作与谓语“transformed”几乎同时发生，故用现在分词短语作伴随状语。注意首字母大写。
57. into 详解：考查介词（固定搭配）。句中的谓语动词是“transformed”（改变），其常用固定搭配为“transform A into B”，意为“把A变成B”。此处指游行将洛杉矶市中心变成了一条充满节日欢乐的热闹走廊，故填介词“into”。
58. whom 详解：考查定语从句关系词（指人，作介词宾语）。这是一个“介词+关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句。先行词是“spectators”（观众），指人，且关系词在从句中作介词“of”的宾语，故用宾格“whom”。
59. highlights 详解： 考查名词单复数。括号内给出名词“highlight”（亮点），空格前为冠词the修饰名词且among后加名词复数。
60. were accompanied 详解：考查谓语动词（时态、语态和主谓一致）。主语“Fifty Chinese lion and dragon dancers”与动词“accompany”之间为被动关系（伴随着）；全文叙述的是过去发生的事件，应用一般过去时；主语为复数。综合判断，应填“were accompanied”。注意与后文“with”搭配，构成“be accompanied with”结构。
61. brightly 详解：考查词性转换（形容词→副词）。括号内给出形容词“bright”（明亮的），空格后的“colored”（着色的，有色的）在此处相当于一个形容词或过去分词，修饰后面的名词“costumes”。修饰形容词或分词需要用副词形式，故填“brightly”。
62. sponsored 详解：考查非谓语动词（过去分词作后置定语）。 句子主干为“A black well-designed open car drew attention”。名词“open car”（敞篷车）与动词“sponsor”（赞助）之间为逻辑上的被动关系（被赞助），故用过去分词短语“sponsored by...”作后置定语，修饰“open car”。
63. to be celebrated 详解： 考查非谓语动词（固定句型 + 被动语态）。 “It is an honor to do sth.”为固定句型，意为“做某事是一种荣幸”。此处主语“It”指代后面的动作，而逻辑主语“I”（主持人）与“celebrate”（庆祝）之间是被动关系（“我”被如此庆祝），故用动词不定式的被动形式“to be celebrated”。
64. a 详解： 考查冠词（不定冠词）。“invitation”（邀请）为可数名词单数，此处首次出现且非特指，表示“一个热情而开放的邀请”，故用不定冠词“a”。
65. and 详解：考查并列连词。 空格前列举了“rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, modern cities”，空格后为“authentic local stories”，均为并列的名词短语，列举最后两项之间应用并列连词“and”连接。
第一节参考范文：
参考范文：
Healthy Life, Happy Life
To promote healthy life, a Healthy Life Week themed "Healthy Life, Happy Life"was held at our school, which turned out to be a great success.
Various activities were organized, including health lectures and sports game like basketball and rope skipping. What impressed us most was the educational videos about good living habits, which promoted us to change many of our previous bad living habits. Both teachers and students actively participated in them and said they learned many practical ways to stay healthy.
Personally, I found the event rewarding and fulfilling. Not only did it serve as a reminder for us to live healthily, but it sparked students’ passion for exploring a healthy lifestyle. I suggest such meaningful activities be held regularly, improving our health and increasing our happiness.
第二节参考范文：
Early the next morning, John left home with the money. Hesitant but determined, he rushed directly to a shop, where he bought what he needed for the competition. Holding the paints and brushes tightly, he hurried to the destination where the competition was being held. Seated in the hall, John was so nervous that his mind went blank initially. But as he started drawing, he was completely absorbed in his creation of art. Just one minute before the end, a vivid picture appeared on the paper. At that moment, he felt as if he were floating in the ocean of happiness. Having submitted it, John headed home cheerfully, waiting anxiously for the result.
A week later, a phone call came to John’s home. It was from the competition organizer, saying that John had won the first prize and the chance to get his artwork displayed on the exhibition. Upon hearing this, his mother looked at him, her mouth wide open. John explained everything in a sincere voice. Knowing all this, his mother threw her arms around him, a mixture of guilt and relief flooding over her. “Son, I am sorry. I almost ruined your dream...” she choked. “Mom, I will never let you down. Believe me.” John guaranteed. From that day on, with his mom’s full support, John devoted himself entirely to his chosen field and made continuous achievements.

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