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2025-2026 学年第二学期高二年级期中考试试题
英语
（满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟）
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 woman want Daniel to do
A. Water the flowers.
B. Clean the garden.
C. Go out with her.
2. How does the woman lose weight
A. By exercising in the gym.
B. By going on a diet.
C. By running and walking outdoors.
3. Where are the speakers
A. At a parking lot.
B. At a gas station.
C. At home.
4. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Tell her friend she’ll be late.
B. Set off to her friend’s home now.
C. Visit her friend later in the afternoon.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their favorite animals.
B. The man’s birthday.
C. Chinese zodiac signs.
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
第 1页/共 23页
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. What is Jim
A. A chemist. B. A dentist. C. An eye doctor.
7. Why does the woman need a new pair of glasses
A. The old ones are broken.
B. Her eyesight becomes poorer.
C. She wants to look much smarter.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Who will the man eat with tonight
A. His friends. B. His relatives. C. His family.
9. When will the man get to the restaurant
A. At about 6:00 p.m.
B. At about 6:30 p.m.
C. At about 7:00 p.m.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why did John make an app
A. To finish a project.
B. To make money.
C. To have fun.
11. What is the advantage of the app
A. It provides teaching material.
B. It has many video games.
C. It gives fun quizzes.
12. What does John think of the app
A. It’s costly. B. It’s difficult. C. It’s popular.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Where does Gavin know about the activities
A. On a website. B. In a magazine. C. From his brother.
第 2页/共 23页
14. What activity will Mark be interested in
A. Story Box. B. Discovery Box. C. Adventure Box MAX.
15. Why does Gavin think Tom will like Adventure Box
A. He loves taking adventures.
B. He loves listening to stories.
C. He loves drawing for stories.
16. On which day will Mark and Tom go to the activities
A. July 3rd. B. July 10th. C. July 17th.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When did Harini Logan win the contest
A. On her second time in it.
B. On her third time in it.
C. On her fourth time in it.
18. How many words did Vikram Raju manage to spell in the spell-off
A. 12. B. 15. C. 21.
19. How did Harini Logan probably feel about the judges’ new decision
A. Happy. B. Nervous. C. Upset.
20. What does Vikram Raju decide to do
A. Donate his $50,000 bonus.
B. Enter the contest next year.
C. Quit competing in the contest.
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。
A
Inspired by The Economist’s recent alternative summer reading list for CEOs, the 10Eighty, a leading HR consultancy firm, offers the following suggestions for summer reading.
The Undercover Economist
A favourite of the 10Eighty team is Tim Harford’s The Undercover Economist — if you’ve ever wondered why the gap between the rich and the poor is so great, then this book is for you. Relatable and engaging, Harford
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highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, from buying a coffee to sitting in a traffic jam. He exposes how coffee shops, supermarkets and airlines convince us to part with our money, shedding light on how to apply economic principles to everyday life.
Slow Productivity
10Eighty’s researcher also recommends Slow Productivity by Cal Newport for the summer reading list. In the modern workplace workers feel pushed to the edge by continual meetings, overflowing inboxes, non-stop
busywork, and office rules that laugh at autonomy and agency. Newport offers alternative strategies for knowledge workers to do the best work of their lives by taking a slower approach to work that matters.
Tom Sawyer
Few books are better at sparking eagerness to act than Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Forced to paint a fence white rather than play with his friends, naughty Tom finds a way to make it seem so appealing that the local kids want to do it — and end up paying Tom for the privilege. Business-school professors call it “psychic rewards”.
What is your favorite from this summer reading list Why not share your ideas with us below
1. How does Tim Harford make economics accessible in The Undercover Economist
A. By analyzing economic theories in depth. B. By revealing how businesses fuel spending.
C. By explaining the cause of the wealth gap. D. By connecting economic concepts to daily life.
2. What does Cal Newport suggest knowledge workers do
A. Follow office rules strictly. B. Accelerate work pace.
C. Slow down to tackle key tasks. D. Schedule frequent meetings.
3. According to the passage, why is Tom Sawyer recommended for summer reading
A. It stimulates motivation effectively. B. It describes the life of a clever boy.
C. It tells an exciting kids’ adventure tale. D. It shows how to deal with naughty kids.
B
Jason, a student from Manchester, used to spend his afternoons alone. Now, he performs classical music with peers on weekends. This change began when he received a 114-year-old cello (大提琴) from a charity. The
instrument, once broken and nearly silent, was rescued and restored, and now Jason gives it a new voice.
Jason’s story reflects a wider movement in the UK, where over 10,000 instruments are thrown away annually. While some are beyond repair, many can be saved. With school budgets tight, these recovery efforts do more than reduce waste — they provide the tools that help young people.
To address musical waste, various initiatives have sprung up. Since 2012, Arts Council England has run 43 regional music centers that loan out instruments at nearly no rates and carry out repairs.
Grassroots programs also make a difference. Dr. Jo Yee Cheung, a music educator in Manchester, started
taking home damaged instruments that no one else would touch. She found that too often people were replacing
instruments that could easily be fixed rather than repairing them. Eventually, she applied for funding from Oglesby Charitable Trust, and launched the Olympías Music Foundation, where Jason received his cello. The foundation
supports young people from low-income households with free, high-quality music education.
The movement has roots in international inspiration too. The UK charity Nucleo, for example, now operates a national instrument donation bank. “We receive two or three offers of instruments daily,” says manager Nina Kaye. Donors are glad their instruments will help children who couldn’t afford them. So far, the bank has distributed over 3,000 instruments.
Back in his classroom, Jason adjusts his cello and gets ready to play his favorite song, Coldplay’s Viva la Vida. His cello might not be new, but it is perfectly in tune — just like the growing effort that saved it from silence.
4. What does the movement in the UK refer to
A. Fighting against musical waste. B. Pushing young people to learn music.
C. Saving and reusing abandoned instruments. D. Providing cheap instruments for young people.
5. What do we know about Dr. Jo Yee Cheung
A. She teaches cello at a local school.
B. She started a program that repairs instruments.
C. She runs regional centers for Arts Council England.
D. She founded a foundation offering free music education.
6. What motivates people to donate instruments
A. Making profits from the bank. B. Seeing their instruments revive.
C. Obtaining public praise. D. Following an international trend.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Jason: A Promising Cello Player. B. An Old Cello produces New Music.
C. A Movement Changes Musical Education. D. Instruments Help Young People Grow.
C
Near the Dominican Republic’s coast, tiny lab-grown “coral babies” are attached to spider-like metal
structures in underwater nurseries. This is the assisted coral fertilization program led by local marine protection group Fundemar, offering a glimmer of hope for the world’s declining coral reefs.
The technology is critically important amid severe reef degradation. Seventy percent of the Dominican
Republic’s coral reefs now have less than 5% coral cover. Climate change not only kills corals directly through warming oceans but also significantlyreduces the natural reproduction chances of surviving individuals. “What was once normal in coral reefs is no longer possible for many species,” noted Andreina Valdez, a biologist at Fundemar.
Assisted fertilization fills this gap by artificially facilitating gamete fusion (配子融合) . The implementation follows a precise process. Each year, a few days after the full moon at dusk, corals release millions of eggs and
sperm. Fundemar’s team collects these gametes, performs artificial fertilization in the lab, and nurtures the larvae (幼体) until they are robust enough for transplantation to reefs. Though only 1% of the 2. 5 million embryos
cultivated annually survive in the wild, this rate still outperforms natural reproduction on degraded reefs.
It holds distinct advantages over the non-sexual reproduction used in the past. Non-sexual reproduction
involves transplanting fragments of healthy corals, which is faster but produces genetically identical clones
vulnerable to mass disease outbreaks. In contrast, assisted sexual reproduction creates genetically diverse
individuals, significantly lowering the risk of widespread die-offs. Originating in Australia, the technology has now expanded across the Caribbean, with projects in Mexico, Cura ao, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica.
However, a fundamental challenge remains: climate change. UNESCO data shows oceans are warming twice
as fast as 20 years ago, increasing coral bleaching risks. Expert Mark Eakin stated, “You can’t conserve something if you don’t have it. So these programs are helping to expand the population that’s out there.” Yet he urgently warns, “Without tackling the 800-pound gorilla of climate change, much restoration work could be wiped out.” But, for
Fundemar, current efforts matter, “We are investing immense effort to protect what we love, and we trust many around the world are doing the same. ”
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To explain the reason of coral decline. B. To advocate for coral protection.
C. To present a coral conservation project. D. To highlight coral’s economic value.
9. What does the underlined phrase “this gap” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The challenge of climate change. B. The lack of funding for marine research.
C. The absence of underwater nurseries. D. The failure of natural coral reproduction.
10. What is the primary advantage of assisted fertilization
A. Faster growth. B. Wide-spread application.
C. Genetic diversity. D. Lower disease-resistance.
11. What is Mark Eakin’s attitude toward assisted fertilization
A. Entirely supportive. B. Clearly indifferent.
C. Strongly opposed. D. Cautiously hopeful.
D
Scoring systems have become a defining feature of modern life. We rank wines, track daily steps, count online likes, and judge academic performance through numbers. In The Score, philosopher C. Thi Nguyen offers a careful examination of how such systems shape not only our decisions, but also our values.
Nguyen begins with the world of professional wine tasting. Critics often rely on numerical scales to judge
wines under strictly controlled conditions, usually tasting without food to reduce variation. While this practice is
understandable, Nguyen asks, “How could you score a ‘best’ wine if one is incredibly good with tomato sauces but kind of listless with anything else, and then rank it against a wine that is moderately good with every food ” To
make scoring possible, variability is removed, but so is much of what gives wine its richness and pleasure.
More seriously, Nguyen argues that scoring systems do not simply describe reality; they reshape it. Because
high scores increase sales, winemakers are encouraged to design wines that perform well within scoring
frameworks. Over time, this leads to what Nguyen calls “fruit bombs” — wines that are bold and immediately
impressive, but lack depth when paired with food. In this way, the scoring system gradually transforms the industry itself, favoring what is easily measurable over what is genuinely meaningful.
Nguyen uses this example to introduce a broader concept he calls “value capture.” This occurs when
simplified metrics (衡量指标) fail to reflect what we originally cared about, yet slowly replace those values.
Similar patterns appear across modern society. Fitness trackers promote fixed step counts regardless of individual health needs; Social media; Nguyen suggests, offers a particularly clear case. Platforms record likes, shares; and followers, but ignore qualities such as empathy or intellectual growth. He describes this mismatch as “the Gap”, referring to the distance between what is measured and what truly matters.
Such tensions are not limited to digital spaces. Drawn to philosophy by deep inquiry, he later found himself pushed toward narrowly defined outputs. The pressure to perform well on measurable indicators can quietly
reshape priorities.
Despite his critique, Nguyen does not reject scoring systems entirely. As a passionate board and video gamer, he acknowledges that following external rules can be enjoyable. The danger arises when people mistake metrics for value itself. Scores should serve human purposes; not replace them. Ultimately, The Score calls for a more
reflective attitude toward numbers. By remembering why we measure in the first place, Nguyen argues, we can resist allowing scores to decide what deserves attention, effort, and care.
12. Why does Nguyen introduce the example of wine tasting at the beginning of the passage
A. To show that numerical evaluation can impact consumer decision-making.
B. To argue that professional critics misunderstand public preferences.
C. To demonstrate how scoring systems remove meaningful complexity.
D. To compare different cultural attitudes toward wine appreciation.
13. What does the underlined word “bold” in paragraph 3 mean
A. strong B. daring C. rich D. plain
14. Which of the following best illustrates “the Gap” mentioned in the passage
A. Student focusing on test scores rather than learning itself.
B. A critic adjusting ratings to reflect personal taste.
C. A company refusing to use data in decision-making.
D. A gamer ignoring rules to increase enjoyment.
15. What is Nguyen’s overall attitude toward scoring systems
A. Dismissive. B. Cautious. C. Neutral. D. Hostile.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Every child should have access to safe and nutritious food, because the quality of their early diet greatly influences their long-term health. Good nutrition helps the body grow, supports brain development, and builds healthy habits for life. ____16____ With the right methods and patient guidance, however, healthy eating can become a natural and enjoyable part of their day.
____17____ Parents and family members play a very important role in shaping how children view food. When adults show that they truly enjoy healthy meals, it will more likely enable children to become more curious about
them and more willing to try them.
It also helps to make meals fun and engaging. Turning meals into interactive experiences encourages
participation rather than pressure. When children feel involved, they see healthy food in a more positive light.
Simple tasks like washing vegetables or setting the table help children feel connected to the food they eat.
____18____
Creating a supportive food culture at home is also very important. ___19___ When children eat in a structured but enjoyable environment, they learn to connect healthy food with positive feelings. Where possible, involving
children in growing or tending to food can also deepen their appreciation for nutritious choices. This helps them build good eating habits naturally.
Ultimately, parents should help children develop good eating habits through encouragement and support, not
by arguing with them. ____20____ This way, children will gradually become more confident in choosing what they eat.
A. They develop a sense of involvement and pride.
B. Still, getting children to eat well isn’t always easy.
C. Parents can also give them choices and praise their progress.
D. They’ll lay the foundation for a healthier and brighter future.
E. Children always learn a lot by watching the adults around them.
F. This can be done by having regular routines or interesting themes for meals.
G. This sense of involvement makes them more willing to try new foods.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I majored in Mechanical Engineering in college and what I experienced during the job-hunting season in my final year changed my life completely. At that time, I only had one ____21____: to join an automaker giant in my country. I ____22____ other opportunities and poured all my energy into this company. I cleared the written test and felt ____23____ about my interview performance, but the results hit me hard — I was ____24____.
For days, I couldn’t pull myself together, and I ____25____ the interviewers, my luck, everyone else but myself. Everything ____26____ when I attended a seminar on the locus of control (控制源) — the idea that you are ____27____ for whatever happens to you, whether good or bad. This ____28____ me deeply and pushed me to look inward.
I realized I had always shifted responsibility outward — My parents’ fault, my school’s issue — never mine. When I reviewed my interview honestly, I saw the ____29____: I had knowledge gaps and communication weaknesses. So I ____30____ them. In the next interview, with better ____31____ and real self-awareness, I performed far better and ____32____a position in a company even better than the one I had originally dreamed of.
They say failure is a harsh (苛刻的) but far more ____33____ teacher than success. That season, I graduated not just as an engineer, but as a student of life, learning that when you ____34____ blaming the world and start owning your failures, you ____35____ the power to build a better version of yourself.
21. A. option B. appointment C. assignment D. dream
22. A. dismissed B. compared C. seized D. lacked
23. A. anxious B. concerned C. confident D. curious
24. A. ignored B. rejected C. evaluated D. promoted
25. A. blamed B. forgave C. analyzed D. challenged
26. A. happened B. worked C. changed D. failed
27. A. ready B. grateful C. responsible D. qualified
28. A. terrified B. moved C. confused D. struck
29. A. truth B. hope C. consequence D. excuse
30. A. looked for B. worked on C. hid from D. lived with
31. A. payment B. preparation C. reason D. relation
32. A. regained B. discovered C. occupied D. secured
33. A. powerful B. patient C. creative D. devoted
34. A. delay B. regret C. stop D. mind
35. A. prove B. reclaim C. need D. understand
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The third UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums, held in Hangzhou on April 23rd, ___36___ (draw) over 190 museum curators and experts from more than 60 countries. The event focused on AI’s revolutionary effect on the museum industry. AI tools, ___37___ (tailor) for relic detection, help museums better catalog relics and
identify invisible damages in artifacts. However, Gabor Zsigmond, ___38___ (direct) of the Hungarian National Museum, stressed that human proofreading of AI outputs remained crucial in the AI era.
Participants discussed ___39___ AI could bring to exhibition planning. Given a theme, AI can select exhibits and construct frameworks using ___40___ (exist) content. May Khuen Chung, leader of the National Museum of
Singapore, mentioned museums’ ability to analyze databases ___41___ customize content to individual preferences, which reflected AI’s practical value. Despite AI’s advantages, concerns over copyright issues and ethical problems were raised and taken ___42___ account. Additionally, Britt Romstad noted the need to build more equity into
digital spaces.
After the forum, attendees visited the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, ___43___ UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gehane Nabil, impressed by prehistoric stone tools, said the commonalities between Chinese and Egyptian civilizations were ___44___ (true) remarkable. These shared elements, she added, would become the ___45___ (link) that unite human beings.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校英文报的编辑李华，正策划举办以 “ 科技与生活” 为主题的征文活动。请给外教 Mr. Smith
发一封邮件，邀请他担任评委。内容包括：
(1)说明活动主题与时间；
(2)邀请他担任评委并简述理由。注意：
(1)写作词数应为 80 左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith,
Yours,
Li Hua
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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the last day of finals, and I had no idea I was already an hour late for my last exam. I spotted a classmate leaving the psychology building, and he broke the news: the exam had started at 11:00 a.m., not our usual
12:20 class time as I’d assumed. Panic hit me hard for a few seconds.
I took a deep breath to calm down. “Stay calm — you can fix this,” I told myself. My plan was clear: find my professor, Mr. White, and explain what happened. On my way into the building, I ran into Amanda, who was in charge of the program. I told her my problem, and her encouraging words gave me some confidence. I held onto hope that my professor was nearby.
I decided to check his office, and on the way, I’d look for his car. I was both in awe of and a little scared of this professor — a middle-aged Scottish philosophy teacher with long hair, known for his sharp wit and bad mood when annoyed. Before reaching the parking lot, I crossed my fingers: “Please let his car be here, and let him be in a good mood.”
Relief washed over me when I saw his car. I hurried to his office, my heart racing fast. But his office light was on, and no one was inside. I didn’t want to give up, though — so I thought: Try the Kampus Korner diner.
As I walked to the diner, I felt a sudden courage. I opened the door, and there he was, grading papers near the entrance. It was perfect timing.
“I missed your 11:00 exam,” I said, my voice steadier than I expected. “I know,” he replied calmly. “I was there.
You should have been, too.” His words made me nervous, but I knew honesty was my only choice. “It’s all my fault,” I admitted. “I didn’t double-check the time for the final I’d studied so hard for.”
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。
Surprisingly, he smiled, pulling a two-page double-sided exam paper.
Time was up and I handed the exam paper to my professor, feeling restless and uneasy.
答案版
2025-2026 学年第二学期高二年级期中考试试题
英语
（满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟）
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 woman want Daniel to do
A. Water the flowers.
B. Clean the garden.
C. Go out with her.
2. How does the woman lose weight
A. By exercising in the gym.
B. By going on a diet.
C. By running and walking outdoors.
3. Where are the speakers
A. At a parking lot.
B. At a gas station.
C. At home.
4. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Tell her friend she’ll be late.
B. Set off to her friend’s home now.
C. Visit her friend later in the afternoon.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their favorite animals.
B. The man’s birthday.
C. Chinese zodiac signs.
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
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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. What is Jim
A. A chemist. B. A dentist. C. An eye doctor.
7. Why does the woman need a new pair of glasses
A. The old ones are broken.
B. Her eyesight becomes poorer.
C. She wants to look much smarter.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Who will the man eat with tonight
A. His friends. B. His relatives. C. His family.
9. When will the man get to the restaurant
A. At about 6:00 p.m.
B. At about 6:30 p.m.
C. At about 7:00 p.m.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why did John make an app
A. To finish a project.
B. To make money.
C. To have fun.
11. What is the advantage of the app
A. It provides teaching material.
B. It has many video games.
C. It gives fun quizzes.
12. What does John think of the app
A. It’s costly. B. It’s difficult. C. It’s popular.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Where does Gavin know about the activities
A. On a website. B. In a magazine. C. From his brother.
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14. What activity will Mark be interested in
A. Story Box. B. Discovery Box. C. Adventure Box MAX.
15. Why does Gavin think Tom will like Adventure Box
A. He loves taking adventures.
B. He loves listening to stories.
C. He loves drawing for stories.
16. On which day will Mark and Tom go to the activities
A. July 3rd. B. July 10th. C. July 17th.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When did Harini Logan win the contest
A. On her second time in it.
B. On her third time in it.
C. On her fourth time in it.
18. How many words did Vikram Raju manage to spell in the spell-off
A. 12. B. 15. C. 21.
19. How did Harini Logan probably feel about the judges’ new decision
A. Happy. B. Nervous. C. Upset.
20. What does Vikram Raju decide to do
A. Donate his $50,000 bonus.
B. Enter the contest next year.
C. Quit competing in the contest.
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。
A
Inspired by The Economist’s recent alternative summer reading list for CEOs, the 10Eighty, a leading HR consultancy firm, offers the following suggestions for summer reading.
The Undercover Economist
A favourite of the 10Eighty team is Tim Harford’s The Undercover Economist — if you’ve ever wondered why the gap between the rich and the poor is so great, then this book is for you. Relatable and engaging, Harford
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highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, from buying a coffee to sitting in a traffic jam. He exposes how coffee shops, supermarkets and airlines convince us to part with our money, shedding light on how to apply economic principles to everyday life.
Slow Productivity
10Eighty’s researcher also recommends Slow Productivity by Cal Newport for the summer reading list. In the modern workplace workers feel pushed to the edge by continual meetings, overflowing inboxes, non-stop
busywork, and office rules that laugh at autonomy and agency. Newport offers alternative strategies for knowledge workers to do the best work of their lives by taking a slower approach to work that matters.
Tom Sawyer
Few books are better at sparking eagerness to act than Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Forced to paint a fence white rather than play with his friends, naughty Tom finds a way to make it seem so appealing that the local kids want to do it — and end up paying Tom for the privilege. Business-school professors call it “psychic rewards”.
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1. How does Tim Harford make economics accessible in The Undercover Economist
A. By analyzing economic theories in depth. B. By revealing how businesses fuel spending.
C. By explaining the cause of the wealth gap. D. By connecting economic concepts to daily life.
2. What does Cal Newport suggest knowledge workers do
A. Follow office rules strictly. B. Accelerate work pace.
C. Slow down to tackle key tasks. D. Schedule frequent meetings.
3. According to the passage, why is Tom Sawyer recommended for summer reading
A. It stimulates motivation effectively. B. It describes the life of a clever boy.
C. It tells an exciting kids’ adventure tale. D. It shows how to deal with naughty kids.
【答案】 1. D 2. C 3. A
B
Jason, a student from Manchester, used to spend his afternoons alone. Now, he performs classical music with peers on weekends. This change began when he received a 114-year-old cello (大提琴) from a charity. The
instrument, once broken and nearly silent, was rescued and restored, and now Jason gives it a new voice.
Jason’s story reflects a wider movement in the UK, where over 10,000 instruments are thrown away annually. While some are beyond repair, many can be saved. With school budgets tight, these recovery efforts do more than reduce waste — they provide the tools that help young people.
To address musical waste, various initiatives have sprung up. Since 2012, Arts Council England has run 43 regional music centers that loan out instruments at nearly no rates and carry out repairs.
Grassroots programs also make a difference. Dr. Jo Yee Cheung, a music educator in Manchester, started
taking home damaged instruments that no one else would touch. She found that too often people were replacing
instruments that could easily be fixed rather than repairing them. Eventually, she applied for funding from Oglesby Charitable Trust, and launched the Olympías Music Foundation, where Jason received his cello. The foundation
supports young people from low-income households with free, high-quality music education.
The movement has roots in international inspiration too. The UK charity Nucleo, for example, now operates a national instrument donation bank. “We receive two or three offers of instruments daily,” says manager Nina Kaye. Donors are glad their instruments will help children who couldn’t afford them. So far, the bank has distributed over 3,000 instruments.
Back in his classroom, Jason adjusts his cello and gets ready to play his favorite song, Coldplay’s Viva la Vida. His cello might not be new, but it is perfectly in tune — just like the growing effort that saved it from silence.
4. What does the movement in the UK refer to
A. Fighting against musical waste. B. Pushing young people to learn music.
C. Saving and reusing abandoned instruments. D. Providing cheap instruments for young people.
5. What do we know about Dr. Jo Yee Cheung
A. She teaches cello at a local school.
B. She started a program that repairs instruments.
C. She runs regional centers for Arts Council England.
D. She founded a foundation offering free music education.
6. What motivates people to donate instruments
A. Making profits from the bank. B. Seeing their instruments revive.
C. Obtaining public praise. D. Following an international trend.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Jason: A Promising Cello Player. B. An Old Cello produces New Music.
C. A Movement Changes Musical Education. D. Instruments Help Young People Grow.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. B
C
Near the Dominican Republic’s coast, tiny lab-grown “coral babies” are attached to spider-like metal
structures in underwater nurseries. This is the assisted coral fertilization program led by local marine protection group Fundemar, offering a glimmer of hope for the world’s declining coral reefs.
The technology is critically important amid severe reef degradation. Seventy percent of the Dominican
Republic’s coral reefs now have less than 5% coral cover. Climate change not only kills corals directly through warming oceans but also significantlyreduces the natural reproduction chances of surviving individuals. “What was once normal in coral reefs is no longer possible for many species,” noted Andreina Valdez, a biologist at Fundemar.
Assisted fertilization fills this gap by artificially facilitating gamete fusion (配子融合) . The implementation follows a precise process. Each year, a few days after the full moon at dusk, corals release millions of eggs and
sperm. Fundemar’s team collects these gametes, performs artificial fertilization in the lab, and nurtures the larvae (幼体) until they are robust enough for transplantation to reefs. Though only 1% of the 2. 5 million embryos
cultivated annually survive in the wild, this rate still outperforms natural reproduction on degraded reefs.
It holds distinct advantages over the non-sexual reproduction used in the past. Non-sexual reproduction
involves transplanting fragments of healthy corals, which is faster but produces genetically identical clones
vulnerable to mass disease outbreaks. In contrast, assisted sexual reproduction creates genetically diverse
individuals, significantly lowering the risk of widespread die-offs. Originating in Australia, the technology has now expanded across the Caribbean, with projects in Mexico, Cura ao, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica.
However, a fundamental challenge remains: climate change. UNESCO data shows oceans are warming twice
as fast as 20 years ago, increasing coral bleaching risks. Expert Mark Eakin stated, “You can’t conserve something if you don’t have it. So these programs are helping to expand the population that’s out there.” Yet he urgently warns, “Without tackling the 800-pound gorilla of climate change, much restoration work could be wiped out.” But, for
Fundemar, current efforts matter, “We are investing immense effort to protect what we love, and we trust many around the world are doing the same. ”
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To explain the reason of coral decline. B. To advocate for coral protection.
C. To present a coral conservation project. D. To highlight coral’s economic value.
9. What does the underlined phrase “this gap” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The challenge of climate change. B. The lack of funding for marine research.
C. The absence of underwater nurseries. D. The failure of natural coral reproduction.
10. What is the primary advantage of assisted fertilization
A. Faster growth. B. Wide-spread application.
C. Genetic diversity. D. Lower disease-resistance.
11. What is Mark Eakin’s attitude toward assisted fertilization
A. Entirely supportive. B. Clearly indifferent.
C. Strongly opposed. D. Cautiously hopeful.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. D
D
Scoring systems have become a defining feature of modern life. We rank wines, track daily steps, count online likes, and judge academic performance through numbers. In The Score, philosopher C. Thi Nguyen offers a careful examination of how such systems shape not only our decisions, but also our values.
Nguyen begins with the world of professional wine tasting. Critics often rely on numerical scales to judge
wines under strictly controlled conditions, usually tasting without food to reduce variation. While this practice is
understandable, Nguyen asks, “How could you score a ‘best’ wine if one is incredibly good with tomato sauces but kind of listless with anything else, and then rank it against a wine that is moderately good with every food ” To
make scoring possible, variability is removed, but so is much of what gives wine its richness and pleasure.
More seriously, Nguyen argues that scoring systems do not simply describe reality; they reshape it. Because
high scores increase sales, winemakers are encouraged to design wines that perform well within scoring
frameworks. Over time, this leads to what Nguyen calls “fruit bombs” — wines that are bold and immediately
impressive, but lack depth when paired with food. In this way, the scoring system gradually transforms the industry itself, favoring what is easily measurable over what is genuinely meaningful.
Nguyen uses this example to introduce a broader concept he calls “value capture.” This occurs when
simplified metrics (衡量指标) fail to reflect what we originally cared about, yet slowly replace those values.
Similar patterns appear across modern society. Fitness trackers promote fixed step counts regardless of individual health needs; Social media; Nguyen suggests, offers a particularly clear case. Platforms record likes, shares; and followers, but ignore qualities such as empathy or intellectual growth. He describes this mismatch as “the Gap”, referring to the distance between what is measured and what truly matters.
Such tensions are not limited to digital spaces. Drawn to philosophy by deep inquiry, he later found himself pushed toward narrowly defined outputs. The pressure to perform well on measurable indicators can quietly
reshape priorities.
Despite his critique, Nguyen does not reject scoring systems entirely. As a passionate board and video gamer, he acknowledges that following external rules can be enjoyable. The danger arises when people mistake metrics for value itself. Scores should serve human purposes; not replace them. Ultimately, The Score calls for a more
reflective attitude toward numbers. By remembering why we measure in the first place, Nguyen argues, we can resist allowing scores to decide what deserves attention, effort, and care.
12. Why does Nguyen introduce the example of wine tasting at the beginning of the passage
A. To show that numerical evaluation can impact consumer decision-making.
B. To argue that professional critics misunderstand public preferences.
C. To demonstrate how scoring systems remove meaningful complexity.
D. To compare different cultural attitudes toward wine appreciation.
13. What does the underlined word “bold” in paragraph 3 mean
A. strong B. daring C. rich D. plain
14. Which of the following best illustrates “the Gap” mentioned in the passage
A. Student focusing on test scores rather than learning itself.
B. A critic adjusting ratings to reflect personal taste.
C. A company refusing to use data in decision-making.
D. A gamer ignoring rules to increase enjoyment.
15. What is Nguyen’s overall attitude toward scoring systems
A. Dismissive. B. Cautious. C. Neutral. D. Hostile.
【答案】 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Every child should have access to safe and nutritious food, because the quality of their early diet greatly influences their long-term health. Good nutrition helps the body grow, supports brain development, and builds healthy habits for life. ____16____ With the right methods and patient guidance, however, healthy eating can become a natural and enjoyable part of their day.
____17____ Parents and family members play a very important role in shaping how children view food. When adults show that they truly enjoy healthy meals, it will more likely enable children to become more curious about
them and more willing to try them.
It also helps to make meals fun and engaging. Turning meals into interactive experiences encourages
participation rather than pressure. When children feel involved, they see healthy food in a more positive light.
Simple tasks like washing vegetables or setting the table help children feel connected to the food they eat.
____18____
Creating a supportive food culture at home is also very important. ___19___ When children eat in a structured but enjoyable environment, they learn to connect healthy food with positive feelings. Where possible, involving
children in growing or tending to food can also deepen their appreciation for nutritious choices. This helps them build good eating habits naturally.
Ultimately, parents should help children develop good eating habits through encouragement and support, not
by arguing with them. ____20____ This way, children will gradually become more confident in choosing what they eat.
A. They develop a sense of involvement and pride.
B. Still, getting children to eat well isn’t always easy.
C. Parents can also give them choices and praise their progress.
D. They’ll lay the foundation for a healthier and brighter future.
E. Children always learn a lot by watching the adults around them.
F. This can be done by having regular routines or interesting themes for meals.
G. This sense of involvement makes them more willing to try new foods.
【答案】 16. B 17. E 18. G 19. F 20. C
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I majored in Mechanical Engineering in college and what I experienced during the job-hunting season in my final year changed my life completely. At that time, I only had one ____21____: to join an automaker giant in my country. I ____22____ other opportunities and poured all my energy into this company. I cleared the written test and felt ____23____ about my interview performance, but the results hit me hard — I was ____24____.
For days, I couldn’t pull myself together, and I ____25____ the interviewers, my luck, everyone else but myself. Everything ____26____ when I attended a seminar on the locus of control (控制源) — the idea that you are ____27____ for whatever happens to you, whether good or bad. This ____28____ me deeply and pushed me to look inward.
I realized I had always shifted responsibility outward — My parents’ fault, my school’s issue — never mine. When I reviewed my interview honestly, I saw the ____29____: I had knowledge gaps and communication weaknesses. So I ____30____ them. In the next interview, with better ____31____ and real self-awareness, I performed far better and ____32____a position in a company even better than the one I had originally dreamed of.
They say failure is a harsh (苛刻的) but far more ____33____ teacher than success. That season, I graduated not just as an engineer, but as a student of life, learning that when you ____34____ blaming the world and start owning your failures, you ____35____ the power to build a better version of yourself.
21. A. option B. appointment C. assignment D. dream
22. A. dismissed B. compared C. seized D. lacked
23. A. anxious B. concerned C. confident D. curious
24. A. ignored B. rejected C. evaluated D. promoted
25. A. blamed B. forgave C. analyzed D. challenged
26. A. happened B. worked C. changed D. failed
27. A. ready B. grateful C. responsible D. qualified
28. A. terrified B. moved C. confused D. struck
29. A. truth B. hope C. consequence D. excuse
30. A. looked for B. worked on C. hid from D. lived with
31. A. payment B. preparation C. reason D. relation
32. A. regained B. discovered C. occupied D. secured
33. A. powerful B. patient C. creative D. devoted
34. A. delay B. regret C. stop D. mind
35. A. prove B. reclaim C. need D. understand
【答案】 21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B
31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The third UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums, held in Hangzhou on April 23rd, ___36___ (draw) over 190 museum curators and experts from more than 60 countries. The event focused on AI’s revolutionary effect on the museum industry. AI tools, ___37___ (tailor) for relic detection, help museums better catalog relics and
identify invisible damages in artifacts. However, Gabor Zsigmond, ___38___ (direct) of the Hungarian National Museum, stressed that human proofreading of AI outputs remained crucial in the AI era.
Participants discussed ___39___ AI could bring to exhibition planning. Given a theme, AI can select exhibits and construct frameworks using ___40___ (exist) content. May Khuen Chung, leader of the National Museum of
Singapore, mentioned museums’ ability to analyze databases ___41___ customize content to individual preferences, which reflected AI’s practical value. Despite AI’s advantages, concerns over copyright issues and ethical problems were raised and taken ___42___ account. Additionally, Britt Romstad noted the need to build more equity into
digital spaces.
After the forum, attendees visited the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, ___43___ UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gehane Nabil, impressed by prehistoric stone tools, said the commonalities between Chinese and Egyptian civilizations were ___44___ (true) remarkable. These shared elements, she added, would become the ___45___ (link) that unite human beings.
【答案】36. drew
37. tailored
38. director
39. what 40. existing##existent
41. and 42. into
43. a 44. truly
45. links
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校英文报的编辑李华，正策划举办以 “ 科技与生活” 为主题的征文活动。请给外教 Mr. Smith
发一封邮件，邀请他担任评委。内容包括：
(1)说明活动主题与时间；
(2)邀请他担任评委并简述理由。注意：
(1)写作词数应为 80 左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith,
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, an editor of our school English newspaper. We are planning an essay competition with the theme of “Technology and Life”, which will be held from April 1st to April 15th.
I’m writing to sincerely invite you to be a judge for this competition. As a foreign teacher with rich experience and a profound understanding of both English writing and modern technology, your professional comments will surely help students improve their works.
Could you please let me know if you are available Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the last day of finals, and I had no idea I was already an hour late for my last exam. I spotted a classmate leaving the psychology building, and he broke the news: the exam had started at 11:00 a.m., not our usual
12:20 class time as I’d assumed. Panic hit me hard for a few seconds.
I took a deep breath to calm down. “Stay calm — you can fix this,” I told myself. My plan was clear: find my professor, Mr. White, and explain what happened. On my way into the building, I ran into Amanda, who was in charge of the program. I told her my problem, and her encouraging words gave me some confidence. I held onto hope that my professor was nearby.
I decided to check his office, and on the way, I’d look for his car. I was both in awe of and a little scared of this professor — a middle-aged Scottish philosophy teacher with long hair, known for his sharp wit and bad mood when annoyed. Before reaching the parking lot, I crossed my fingers: “Please let his car be here, and let him be in a good mood.”
Relief washed over me when I saw his car. I hurried to his office, my heart racing fast. But his office light was on, and no one was inside. I didn’t want to give up, though — so I thought: Try the Kampus Korner diner.
As I walked to the diner, I felt a sudden courage. I opened the door, and there he was, grading papers near the entrance. It was perfect timing.
“I missed your 11:00 exam,” I said, my voice steadier than I expected. “I know,” he replied calmly. “I was there.
You should have been, too.” His words made me nervous, but I knew honesty was my only choice. “It’s all my fault,” I admitted. “I didn’t double-check the time for the final I’d studied so hard for.”
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。
Surprisingly, he smiled, pulling a two-page double-sided exam paper.
Time was up and I handed the exam paper to my professor, feeling restless and uneasy.
【答案】范文
Surprisingly, he smiled, pulling a two-page double-sided exam paper. “Luckily, I prepared a spare copy just in case,” he said, pushing the form and a pen toward me. “You have exactly 45 minutes — same as everyone else. No extra time, no exceptions.” I nodded eagerly, my hands still shaking slightly as I grabbed the pen. The diner was noisy with chatter, but I tuned it all out, focusing on every question. I’d studied for weeks, and the answers came to me one by one, though I paused on a few tricky multiple choices, my mind racing to recall Mr. White’s lectures.
Time was up and I handed the exam paper to my professor, feeling restless and uneasy. I apologized again for my carelessness, fearing this mistake would ruin my final grade. He glanced at the form, then met my eyes with his usual sharp but kind gaze. “You did well — better than most, actually,” he said, tucking the paper into his folder. “Mistakes happen, but taking responsibility matters more. Go enjoy your break.” I let out a deep breath, gratitude flooding over me. That day, I learned kindness could hide behind a strict exterior — and to always double-check
exam times.

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