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浙江北斗联盟2025-2026学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题
第一部分 听力(略)
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答卷上将该项涂黑。
A
SCIENCE NEEDS YOU!
Citizen science is a new movement which involves members of the public, either singly or in groups, working towards a common goal. Very often, citizen scientists collect, report or analyse data.
What makes a citizen scientist
Anyone who contributes their time, effort and whatever resources they have to a scientific research project is a citizen scientist. They come from all walks of life — housewives, retirees, students, sports people, children. There’s no need for a formal or strong scientific background, just enthusiasm.
How to get involved
If you have a particular hobby, interest or expertise there’s almost certainly a project you can join. Search online for citizen science projects and pick out the ones you like. It could be observing insects, migratory birds, even plate movements; all you have to do is to record and hand in observations. You can use your laptop or even your smartphone to do this — easy!
Here is an opportunity from NASA:
Space Cloud Watch What you’ll do ◆Watch the sky at sunrise and sunset for noctilucent clouds (夜光云) and shoot them. ◆Upload your photos and observations to a website to contribute to research on Earth’s middle atmosphere. ◆Take notes when noctilucent clouds are absent, so you can report that too! Requirements ◆Time: 10-20 minutes ◆Equipment: Camera, smartphone or GPS receiver ◆Knowledge: No prior knowledge necessary
Will it ever be “real” science
Citizen science is how real science started! Most of our early scientific discoveries were made by enthusiasts. Data collected by volunteers holds comparable scientific value to that collected by “real” scientists and as big data becomes more widespread, the tools to process it are becoming more user-friendly. So yes, citizen science is as real as it can be!
1. What is needed to become a citizen scientist
A. A formal education.
B. A strong enthusiasm.
C. A scientific background.
D. A professional career.
2. What does the Space Cloud Watch require participants to do
A. Observe insects at sunrise.
B. Take pictures of clouds.
C. Record cloud movements.
D. Report data every week.
3. Who is the text most probably intended for
A. Professional scientists.
B. School headmasters.
C. General public.
D. Government officials.
B
Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper. As a newspaperman, I’m not ready to discourage readership of each day’s edition, but maybe there’s something to be said for reading a newspaper and a poem each morning.
All of that has led to a small experiment. In an effort to keep a little poetry in my life long after National Poetry Month had passed, I decided to read at least one poem a day after reading through the newspaper over breakfast. Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep.
Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country. Each day’s edition includes a handful of facts about literary anniversaries, along with a short poem that Keillor recites. Fans can also have the text of each program emailed to them every day, along with a link to the broadcast recording.
The Academy of American Poets has its own poem-day feature, called “Poem-a-Day”. Launched during National Poetry Month in 2006, Poem-a-Day highlights new and previously published poems by contemporary poets on weekdays and classic poems on weekends.
Since subscribing to both services last April, I’ve enjoyed receiving poems each morning. Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days. Last April, I wondered if I could remind myself to read a poem each morning. Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it.
4. What did the editor think of poetry
A. It could improve our daily life. B. It was as important as newspapers.
C. It had a small but faithful readership. D. It should be composed in the morning.
5. How did the author conduct his experiment
A. By listening to radios and writing emails.
B. By contributing poems to a newspaper.
C. By creating resolutions over breakfast.
D. By making use of online services.
6. What can be learned about The Writer’s Almanac
A. It is available nationwide on radio stations.
B. It mails paper poems to its fans daily.
C. It provides recordings of classic poems only.
D. It focuses on introducing new poets daily.
7. What does the last paragraph reveal about the author
A. It has taken years for him to love literature.
B. He is wondering how to continue his conduct.
C. He has developed a deep appreciation for poetry.
D. It has benefited him a lot as a newspaperman.
C
Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries, but one area where its benefits are especially clear is public health. For an industry that demands high accuracy and efficiency, AI could greatly improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
The greatest return from AI may come from detecting life-threatening illnesses earlier and more accurately. In June, Microsoft announced a medical tool that was four times more successful than doctors at identifying complex diseases. Some AI models can even predict health risks years in advance. Scientists recently reported that an AI system could predict the risk of over 1,000 diseases decades into the future.
Less noticeable but equally important is AI’s ability to reduce office work. In the US, paperwork costs account for about 30% of extra healthcare spending compared to other countries. Speech-processing technologies can record conversations with patients, create medical notes, and draft letters. A recent study found that using such technologies reduced documentation time for doctors by more than 50%.
Clearly, promoting AI adoption should be a priority for governments worldwide. Aging populations and rising healthcare costs are putting pressure on public budgets. The World Health Organization predicts a shortage of about 11 million healthcare workers by 2030, especially in lower-income countries. As the Covid-19 pandemic showed, a healthier global population benefits everyone.
However, AI use in healthcare is still new and uneven. The technology is still developing, and strict testing is needed before widespread use. Health professionals need training. Data privacy concerns and outdated IT systems add to the challenges. Managers may hesitate to introduce AI where staff fear job loss.
A joint effort from governments, health regulators, and tech companies is needed to fund, test, and deploy AI in hospitals. This will not be easy, but the reward — healthier populations and more sustainable healthcare systems — is worth the effort.
8. What is the main benefit of AI in healthcare according to paragraph 2
A. It reduces the cost of medical treatment.
B. It replaces doctors in complex surgeries.
C. It speeds up the development of new drugs.
D. It enables early and precise disease detection.
9. How does AI help reduce office work in healthcare
A. By replacing human workers with robots.
B. By doing paperwork in place of doctors.
C. By removing the need for health checks.
D. By training doctors to use new technologies.
10. What can be inferred about the current state of AI in healthcare
A. It has been widely adopted in hospitals.
B. It has already solved data privacy concerns.
C. It hasn’t been put into wide use nowadays.
D. It is only used in private healthcare systems.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of AI in healthcare
A. Indifferent. B. Unclear. C. Cautious. D. Supportive.
D
From an early age, we tend to divide ourselves and others into opposing groups — such as “smart vs. dumb” in school or “rich vs. poor” in adulthood. This thinking is often used for simpler identification, but it carries significant risks.
Once we assign people or ourselves to a group, several psychological effects take hold. First of all, the group members assume an identity. A label is placed on them, which over time achieves a level of permanency. For example, if you decide yourself as belonging to the “I’m really not creative” group, you tend to view yourself as primarily and permanently uncreative. The longer this belief lasts, the harder it is to change.
Moreover, groups provide us with a false sense of comfort. By joining the “I’m not creative” group, we also conveniently protect ourselves from moving beyond the borders of that group into new and often unfamiliar areas. Like birds that hesitate to leave their cages even when the door is open, we eschew the desire to get out of our comfort zone — not because we can’t, but because we won’t. There are not just many like-minded people in the group, but it offers a safe environment to work and play.
But the problem doesn’t end there. There is a tsunami of books and articles that use language such as the following: “Creative people are individuals like Leonardo, Edison, Picasso, or Einstein who have changed our culture in some important respects” and “Creative people are the ones who get ahead in their jobs, start new businesses, invent products... paint pictures, and make things of beauty.” When reading these statements, we automatically assign ourselves to that “other group”, knowing that we can never measure up.
However, as psychological research has convincingly demonstrated, creativity is not exclusive to a select few; it is a birthright shared by everyone. So, be mindful of what you read. Sometimes, others may be putting you in a box without your knowing.
12. What does the underlined word “eschew” probably mean in paragraph 3
A. Avoid. B. Arouse. C. Express. D. Spark.
13. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. Creative people are very few. B. Labels may limit our thoughts.
C. All great people are creative. D. We can match great people easily.
14. What might the author agree with
A. Creativity belongs to everyone. B. Groups help us know ourselves.
C. We should read more books. D. Labels help us identify others.
15. What can be the suitable title for the passage
A. Group Identity: Its Hidden Benefits. B. Age Groups: Key Comparisons.
C. Social Labels: Their Hidden Harm. D. Creative Thinking: Ways to Develop It.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Secrets for shopping healthier at the supermarket
Shopping at the supermarket for groceries can be an adventure tour, for food producers don’t always have your best interests in mind. ____16____.
Look for a short ingredient list
When you find a packaged food with a long list of ingredients on the label, don’t put it straight into your shopping bag. ____17____. The truth is, many of those ingredients are various kinds of sugars and chemicals. Check the list of ingredients every time, because a shorter ingredient list equals fewer added sugars and preservatives (防腐剂).
____18____.
The organic label is earned through an officially approved process. All organic farms must keep records and be inspected by officially recognized inspectors. Many supermarkets now carry some organic food, and farmers’ markets, health food stores, and individual farms are good sources of organic food.
Be cautious of “natural” labels
You may feel like the food labels “natural” and “organic” can be exchanged. ____19____. Although there’s no single set of requirements for products claiming to be natural, such labels are still supposed to be accurate. Farmers or food companies that use the “natural” label are not forced to be inspected as a condition of using the label.
Don’t get trapped by watery foods
____20____. And if it’s first on the list of ingredients, it’s clear that there’s a long list of additives (添加剂) to follow. You might not be surprised to see water at the top of the list of ingredients in soups. After all, soup does take a lot of water.
A. Learn what “organic” really means.
B. Purchase the food with “organic” labels.
C. Instead, look for a simpler kind of the food.
D. Water is cheap, so the food industry favors it.
E. Water is the magic ingredient in prepared foods.
F. That’s exactly what food companies want you to think.
G. Arm yourself with the following tips the next time you head to the supermarket.
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。
Sweat slips down my cheek as I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining ____21____ to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is ____22____.
Solo outings had never ____23____ my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I ____24____ to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was ____25____, leaving me feeling quite lonely occasionally. In October 2020, I decided to take a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to ____26____ the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so ____27____. I focused my ____28____ on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. When spring arrived, I decided to try out another solo sport: kayaking (皮划艇). My chest, ____29____ tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river. The ____30____ from anxiety to joy was incredible.
Since that first solo hike, adventuring alone has become like ____31____ for my soul. It has also pushed me to ____32____ my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through social media, my adventure-friend circle has ____33____. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit ____34____ with my favorite friend: me.
These solo journeys are not just about exercise; they have taught me the ____35____ of my own company and made me stronger than ever before.
21. A. ground B. water C. light D. sand
22. A. challenging B. emotional C. superb D. annoying
23. A. crossed B. cleared C. opened D. changed
24. A. rushed B. moved C. returned D. drove
25. A. random B. casual C. ready D. tough
26. A. admire B. favour C. adjust D. catch
27. A. ambitious B. energetic C. alive D. powerful
28. A. ears B. eyes C. heart D. hands
29. A. hardly B. secretly C. directly D. initially
30. A. reaction B. pause C. shift D. gap
31. A. witness B. route C. poison D. medicine
32. A. take in B. go beyond C. put off D. give up
33. A. contracted B. bloomed C. ballooned D. shortened
34. A. nature B. sports C. work D. home
35. A. danger B. cost C. reason D. value
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个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the cost of higher education increasing rapidly, many young people are wondering if going to university is still worth the effort. So it’s vital ____36____ (balance) the costs with the potential benefits and make sure it’s the right decision for you. Let’s take a look at the ____37____ (argue).
What are the benefits First of all, a university education improves your job prospects and broadens your future options. Increasingly, you’re at a disadvantage ____38____ a degree. Statistics show that graduates have a ____39____ (low) unemployment rate than non-graduates and higher annual earnings. And a degree opens up job opportunities abroad as well — when you’re a graduate, you have ____40____ (limit) chances!
Still, not everyone is so enthusiastic about higher education. Some people argue that university education is ____41____ (great) overestimated and that it gives young people false expectations about their career prospects. Many students leave university ____42____ (burden) with debt, and with no guarantee of a decent job. Others argue that many employers appear to value work experience over ____43____ degree. As one employer puts it, “I now make a point of interviewing people first ____44____ have spent their time travelling or working instead of doing a degree, because this shows they _____45_____ (prepare) to stand out from the crowd.”
四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华。随着人工智能(AI)技术的快速发展，你校学生会正在策划一场以“AI与我的未来”为主题的征文活动，探讨AI技术将如何影响我们的学习与生活。请你为校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1.你对AI技术在助力校园学习、丰富校园生活中的应用设想；
2.阐述你的理由；
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The day had finally arrived. For weeks, my team — Maya, Jake, and I — had dreamed of this moment: the annual Market Day, when the school gym would transform into a lively fair of student-run businesses.
The past month had been intense. We spent countless hours brainstorming ideas, before we finally focused on “FashionHut” with creative handicrafts. Maya loved herbs. She made candles that smelled like flowers with used jars. Jake, skilled with knots, decided to learn weaving friendship bracelets (手链) from online courses. I later contributed painted wooden keychains.
Together, we calculated costs, detailed market strategies, and planned pricing carefully, all of which came down to a ten-page business plan. And the most stressful moment was when we presented our plan to the review committee. Eventually, they approved our $300 startup loan. We jumped for joy in the hallway.
We produced over eighty items with reasonable prices: candles at 6, bracelets at 4, keychains at $3. So we needed to sell that many items to repay the loan.
“Everything’s perfect,” Maya declared. Watching students flood into the gym, I believed her.
But an hour passed. Then another. Our table remained painfully quiet while noises erupted around us. A booth (摊位) named “Game On” had a line of students waiting to play balloon-shooting. Next to them, “Magic Bakery” had sold out of cookies. Students walked past our “FashionHut” with barely a glance.
“Maybe our prices are too high,” Jake whispered. “But if we lower prices now, we won’t make enough.” I disagreed.
The $300 loan hung over us like a storm cloud. We had signed an agreement to repay the full amount. By the two-hour bell, we had sold exactly two candles and one bracelet. We had two hundred and eighty-four dollars to go.
Normally, I avoided talking to strangers. In class, I never raised my hand. But now thinking of the loan, weeks of work, and my friends’ disappointed faces, I wouldn’t want our business to go up in smoke.
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。
I took a deep breath and stepped out from behind our table.
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Maya and Jake soon joined me, and our booth gradually became crowded.
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答案版
浙江北斗联盟2025-2026学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题
第一部分 听力(略)
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答卷上将该项涂黑。
A
SCIENCE NEEDS YOU!
Citizen science is a new movement which involves members of the public, either singly or in groups, working towards a common goal. Very often, citizen scientists collect, report or analyse data.
What makes a citizen scientist
Anyone who contributes their time, effort and whatever resources they have to a scientific research project is a citizen scientist. They come from all walks of life — housewives, retirees, students, sports people, children. There’s no need for a formal or strong scientific background, just enthusiasm.
How to get involved
If you have a particular hobby, interest or expertise there’s almost certainly a project you can join. Search online for citizen science projects and pick out the ones you like. It could be observing insects, migratory birds, even plate movements; all you have to do is to record and hand in observations. You can use your laptop or even your smartphone to do this — easy!
Here is an opportunity from NASA:
Space Cloud Watch What you’ll do ◆Watch the sky at sunrise and sunset for noctilucent clouds (夜光云) and shoot them. ◆Upload your photos and observations to a website to contribute to research on Earth’s middle atmosphere. ◆Take notes when noctilucent clouds are absent, so you can report that too! Requirements ◆Time: 10-20 minutes ◆Equipment: Camera, smartphone or GPS receiver ◆Knowledge: No prior knowledge necessary
Will it ever be “real” science
Citizen science is how real science started! Most of our early scientific discoveries were made by enthusiasts. Data collected by volunteers holds comparable scientific value to that collected by “real” scientists and as big data becomes more widespread, the tools to process it are becoming more user-friendly. So yes, citizen science is as real as it can be!
1. What is needed to become a citizen scientist
A. A formal education.
B. A strong enthusiasm.
C. A scientific background.
D. A professional career.
2. What does the Space Cloud Watch require participants to do
A. Observe insects at sunrise.
B. Take pictures of clouds.
C. Record cloud movements.
D. Report data every week.
3. Who is the text most probably intended for
A. Professional scientists.
B. School headmasters.
C. General public.
D. Government officials.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
B
Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper. As a newspaperman, I’m not ready to discourage readership of each day’s edition, but maybe there’s something to be said for reading a newspaper and a poem each morning.
All of that has led to a small experiment. In an effort to keep a little poetry in my life long after National Poetry Month had passed, I decided to read at least one poem a day after reading through the newspaper over breakfast. Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep.
Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country. Each day’s edition includes a handful of facts about literary anniversaries, along with a short poem that Keillor recites. Fans can also have the text of each program emailed to them every day, along with a link to the broadcast recording.
The Academy of American Poets has its own poem-day feature, called “Poem-a-Day”. Launched during National Poetry Month in 2006, Poem-a-Day highlights new and previously published poems by contemporary poets on weekdays and classic poems on weekends.
Since subscribing to both services last April, I’ve enjoyed receiving poems each morning. Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days. Last April, I wondered if I could remind myself to read a poem each morning. Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it.
4. What did the editor think of poetry
A. It could improve our daily life. B. It was as important as newspapers.
C. It had a small but faithful readership. D. It should be composed in the morning.
5. How did the author conduct his experiment
A. By listening to radios and writing emails.
B. By contributing poems to a newspaper.
C. By creating resolutions over breakfast.
D. By making use of online services.
6. What can be learned about The Writer’s Almanac
A. It is available nationwide on radio stations.
B. It mails paper poems to its fans daily.
C. It provides recordings of classic poems only.
D. It focuses on introducing new poets daily.
7. What does the last paragraph reveal about the author
A. It has taken years for him to love literature.
B. He is wondering how to continue his conduct.
C. He has developed a deep appreciation for poetry.
D. It has benefited him a lot as a newspaperman.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C
C
Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries, but one area where its benefits are especially clear is public health. For an industry that demands high accuracy and efficiency, AI could greatly improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
The greatest return from AI may come from detecting life-threatening illnesses earlier and more accurately. In June, Microsoft announced a medical tool that was four times more successful than doctors at identifying complex diseases. Some AI models can even predict health risks years in advance. Scientists recently reported that an AI system could predict the risk of over 1,000 diseases decades into the future.
Less noticeable but equally important is AI’s ability to reduce office work. In the US, paperwork costs account for about 30% of extra healthcare spending compared to other countries. Speech-processing technologies can record conversations with patients, create medical notes, and draft letters. A recent study found that using such technologies reduced documentation time for doctors by more than 50%.
Clearly, promoting AI adoption should be a priority for governments worldwide. Aging populations and rising healthcare costs are putting pressure on public budgets. The World Health Organization predicts a shortage of about 11 million healthcare workers by 2030, especially in lower-income countries. As the Covid-19 pandemic showed, a healthier global population benefits everyone.
However, AI use in healthcare is still new and uneven. The technology is still developing, and strict testing is needed before widespread use. Health professionals need training. Data privacy concerns and outdated IT systems add to the challenges. Managers may hesitate to introduce AI where staff fear job loss.
A joint effort from governments, health regulators, and tech companies is needed to fund, test, and deploy AI in hospitals. This will not be easy, but the reward — healthier populations and more sustainable healthcare systems — is worth the effort.
8. What is the main benefit of AI in healthcare according to paragraph 2
A. It reduces the cost of medical treatment.
B. It replaces doctors in complex surgeries.
C. It speeds up the development of new drugs.
D. It enables early and precise disease detection.
9. How does AI help reduce office work in healthcare
A. By replacing human workers with robots.
B. By doing paperwork in place of doctors.
C. By removing the need for health checks.
D. By training doctors to use new technologies.
10. What can be inferred about the current state of AI in healthcare
A. It has been widely adopted in hospitals.
B. It has already solved data privacy concerns.
C. It hasn’t been put into wide use nowadays.
D. It is only used in private healthcare systems.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of AI in healthcare
A. Indifferent. B. Unclear. C. Cautious. D. Supportive.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. D
D
From an early age, we tend to divide ourselves and others into opposing groups — such as “smart vs. dumb” in school or “rich vs. poor” in adulthood. This thinking is often used for simpler identification, but it carries significant risks.
Once we assign people or ourselves to a group, several psychological effects take hold. First of all, the group members assume an identity. A label is placed on them, which over time achieves a level of permanency. For example, if you decide yourself as belonging to the “I’m really not creative” group, you tend to view yourself as primarily and permanently uncreative. The longer this belief lasts, the harder it is to change.
Moreover, groups provide us with a false sense of comfort. By joining the “I’m not creative” group, we also conveniently protect ourselves from moving beyond the borders of that group into new and often unfamiliar areas. Like birds that hesitate to leave their cages even when the door is open, we eschew the desire to get out of our comfort zone — not because we can’t, but because we won’t. There are not just many like-minded people in the group, but it offers a safe environment to work and play.
But the problem doesn’t end there. There is a tsunami of books and articles that use language such as the following: “Creative people are individuals like Leonardo, Edison, Picasso, or Einstein who have changed our culture in some important respects” and “Creative people are the ones who get ahead in their jobs, start new businesses, invent products... paint pictures, and make things of beauty.” When reading these statements, we automatically assign ourselves to that “other group”, knowing that we can never measure up.
However, as psychological research has convincingly demonstrated, creativity is not exclusive to a select few; it is a birthright shared by everyone. So, be mindful of what you read. Sometimes, others may be putting you in a box without your knowing.
12. What does the underlined word “eschew” probably mean in paragraph 3
A. Avoid. B. Arouse. C. Express. D. Spark.
13. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. Creative people are very few. B. Labels may limit our thoughts.
C. All great people are creative. D. We can match great people easily.
14. What might the author agree with
A. Creativity belongs to everyone. B. Groups help us know ourselves.
C. We should read more books. D. Labels help us identify others.
15. What can be the suitable title for the passage
A. Group Identity: Its Hidden Benefits. B. Age Groups: Key Comparisons.
C. Social Labels: Their Hidden Harm. D. Creative Thinking: Ways to Develop It.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Secrets for shopping healthier at the supermarket
Shopping at the supermarket for groceries can be an adventure tour, for food producers don’t always have your best interests in mind. ____16____.
Look for a short ingredient list
When you find a packaged food with a long list of ingredients on the label, don’t put it straight into your shopping bag. ____17____. The truth is, many of those ingredients are various kinds of sugars and chemicals. Check the list of ingredients every time, because a shorter ingredient list equals fewer added sugars and preservatives (防腐剂).
____18____.
The organic label is earned through an officially approved process. All organic farms must keep records and be inspected by officially recognized inspectors. Many supermarkets now carry some organic food, and farmers’ markets, health food stores, and individual farms are good sources of organic food.
Be cautious of “natural” labels
You may feel like the food labels “natural” and “organic” can be exchanged. ____19____. Although there’s no single set of requirements for products claiming to be natural, such labels are still supposed to be accurate. Farmers or food companies that use the “natural” label are not forced to be inspected as a condition of using the label.
Don’t get trapped by watery foods
____20____. And if it’s first on the list of ingredients, it’s clear that there’s a long list of additives (添加剂) to follow. You might not be surprised to see water at the top of the list of ingredients in soups. After all, soup does take a lot of water.
A. Learn what “organic” really means.
B. Purchase the food with “organic” labels.
C. Instead, look for a simpler kind of the food.
D. Water is cheap, so the food industry favors it.
E. Water is the magic ingredient in prepared foods.
F. That’s exactly what food companies want you to think.
G. Arm yourself with the following tips the next time you head to the supermarket.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. E
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Sweat slips down my cheek as I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining ____21____ to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is ____22____.
Solo outings had never ____23____ my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I ____24____ to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was ____25____, leaving me feeling quite lonely occasionally. In October 2020, I decided to take a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to ____26____ the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so ____27____. I focused my ____28____ on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. When spring arrived, I decided to try out another solo sport: kayaking (皮划艇). My chest, ____29____ tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river. The ____30____ from anxiety to joy was incredible.
Since that first solo hike, adventuring alone has become like ____31____ for my soul. It has also pushed me to ____32____ my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through social media, my adventure-friend circle has ____33____. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit ____34____ with my favorite friend: me.
These solo journeys are not just about exercise; they have taught me the ____35____ of my own company and made me stronger than ever before.
21. A. ground B. water C. light D. sand
22. A. challenging B. emotional C. superb D. annoying
23. A. crossed B. cleared C. opened D. changed
24. A. rushed B. moved C. returned D. drove
25. A. random B. casual C. ready D. tough
26. A. admire B. favour C. adjust D. catch
27. A. ambitious B. energetic C. alive D. powerful
28. A. ears B. eyes C. heart D. hands
29. A. hardly B. secretly C. directly D. initially
30. A. reaction B. pause C. shift D. gap
31. A. witness B. route C. poison D. medicine
32. A. take in B. go beyond C. put off D. give up
33. A. contracted B. bloomed C. ballooned D. shortened
34. A. nature B. sports C. work D. home
35. A. danger B. cost C. reason D. value
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
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个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the cost of higher education increasing rapidly, many young people are wondering if going to university is still worth the effort. So it’s vital ____36____ (balance) the costs with the potential benefits and make sure it’s the right decision for you. Let’s take a look at the ____37____ (argue).
What are the benefits First of all, a university education improves your job prospects and broadens your future options. Increasingly, you’re at a disadvantage ____38____ a degree. Statistics show that graduates have a ____39____ (low) unemployment rate than non-graduates and higher annual earnings. And a degree opens up job opportunities abroad as well — when you’re a graduate, you have ____40____ (limit) chances!
Still, not everyone is so enthusiastic about higher education. Some people argue that university education is ____41____ (great) overestimated and that it gives young people false expectations about their career prospects. Many students leave university ____42____ (burden) with debt, and with no guarantee of a decent job. Others argue that many employers appear to value work experience over ____43____ degree. As one employer puts it, “I now make a point of interviewing people first ____44____ have spent their time travelling or working instead of doing a degree, because this shows they _____45_____ (prepare) to stand out from the crowd.”
【答案】36. to balance 37. arguments 38. without 39. lower 40. unlimited##limitless 41. greatly 42. burdened 43. a 44. who##that 45. are prepared
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华。随着人工智能(AI)技术的快速发展，你校学生会正在策划一场以“AI与我的未来”为主题的征文活动，探讨AI技术将如何影响我们的学习与生活。请你为校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1.你对AI技术在助力校园学习、丰富校园生活中的应用设想；
2.阐述你的理由；
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】
AI and My Future
AI technology is advancing at an astonishing speed, which is bound to make our campus study and daily life far more convenient and efficient, bringing us long-expected convenience.
In learning, AI tutors can explain difficult problems anytime, offering personalized exercises based on our mistakes. In daily life, AI may help borrow library books, recommend healthy canteen menus according to our needs, and even arrange club meeting schedules automatically, thus saving us valuable time for creative thinking.
These ideas work because AI processes data quickly and reduces human errors. It frees us from repetitive tasks so we can focus on creativity and teamwork. I am truly excited about this smart future.
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The day had finally arrived. For weeks, my team — Maya, Jake, and I — had dreamed of this moment: the annual Market Day, when the school gym would transform into a lively fair of student-run businesses.
The past month had been intense. We spent countless hours brainstorming ideas, before we finally focused on “FashionHut” with creative handicrafts. Maya loved herbs. She made candles that smelled like flowers with used jars. Jake, skilled with knots, decided to learn weaving friendship bracelets (手链) from online courses. I later contributed painted wooden keychains.
Together, we calculated costs, detailed market strategies, and planned pricing carefully, all of which came down to a ten-page business plan. And the most stressful moment was when we presented our plan to the review committee. Eventually, they approved our $300 startup loan. We jumped for joy in the hallway.
We produced over eighty items with reasonable prices: candles at 6, bracelets at 4, keychains at $3. So we needed to sell that many items to repay the loan.
“Everything’s perfect,” Maya declared. Watching students flood into the gym, I believed her.
But an hour passed. Then another. Our table remained painfully quiet while noises erupted around us. A booth (摊位) named “Game On” had a line of students waiting to play balloon-shooting. Next to them, “Magic Bakery” had sold out of cookies. Students walked past our “FashionHut” with barely a glance.
“Maybe our prices are too high,” Jake whispered. “But if we lower prices now, we won’t make enough.” I disagreed.
The $300 loan hung over us like a storm cloud. We had signed an agreement to repay the full amount. By the two-hour bell, we had sold exactly two candles and one bracelet. We had two hundred and eighty-four dollars to go.
Normally, I avoided talking to strangers. In class, I never raised my hand. But now thinking of the loan, weeks of work, and my friends’ disappointed faces, I wouldn’t want our business to go up in smoke.
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。
I took a deep breath and stepped out from behind our table.
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Maya and Jake soon joined me, and our booth gradually became crowded.
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【答案】
I took a deep breath and stepped out from behind our table. My hands were shaking, but I forced a smile and walked towards a group of students chatting nearby. “Excuse me,” I said softly, my voice barely audible at first. “We have hand-made candles with flower scent, friendship bracelets and painted keychains — all made by us.” To my surprise, one girl stopped and picked up a candle, her eyes lighting up. “This smells amazing! My mom will love it,” she said, buying two at once. Encouraged, I kept talking to other students, introducing our products’ features and the stories behind them. (97词)
Maya and Jake soon joined me, and our booth gradually became crowded. We laughed as we explained how Maya collected herbs for the candles, how Jake practiced weaving bracelets late at night, and how I painted each keychain with different patterns. By the end of Market Day, we had sold almost all our items. Holding the money in our hands, we hugged tightly. Not only did we repay the $300 loan, but we also made a small profit. I looked at my friends, proud of how far we’d come — and proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone. (89词)

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