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山西省2026届高考考前综合评价（二模）英语试题
第一部分 听力（略）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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
Beautiful Gardens in the World
Gardens delight us with their perfect combination of natural beauty and human creativity. From centuries-old formal gardens to modern botanical wonders, these living artworks inspire your next travel adventure or backyard transformation.
Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands
Known as the “Garden of Europe”, it has over 7 million flower bulbs planted across 79 acres. This breathtaking display garden operates seasonally from mid-March to mid-May. Located in Lisse, Netherlands, Keukenhof attracts nearly a million visitors during its annual opening.
The garden’s history dates back to the 15th century. Today, visitors here can explore and enjoy traditional Dutch treats while surrounded by perfectly arranged flower beds.
Gardens of Versailles, France
Covering nearly 2,000 acres, the Gardens of Versailles represent the best example of formal French garden design, created by André Le N tre in 1624. The perfect shape and history earn them UNESCO World Heritage status.
Visitors can wander through the Grand Canal, admire the Apollo Fountain, and explore hidden fruit gardens. These gardens revolutionized landscape design throughout Europe and continue to influence garden aesthetics worldwide.
Butchart Gardens, Canada
Butchart Gardens are situated in British Columbia. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began this remarkable project, turning an abandoned industrial wasteland into the impressive garden. Today, the 55-acre property showcases themed gardens including Italian, Japanese, and Mediterranean sections that bloom year round. The gardens welcome over a million visitors annually with seasonal displays.
Kew Gardens, England
The Royal Botanic Gardens hold the world’s largest collection of living plants across 326 acres outside London. Founded in 1759, this UNESCO World Heritage site combines historic structures like the Palm House, a magnificent Victorian glasshouse, with cutting-edge conservation facilities. The garden houses over 50,000 plant species and maintains a seed bank preserving endangered plants.
The gardens provide diverse experiences for visitors of all ages. As a world leader in plant science and conservation, Kew Gardens balances public enjoyment with critical research addressing global environmental challenges.
1. Which of the four has the longest history
A. Butchart Gardens. B. Kew Gardens.
C. Gardens of Versailles. D. Keukenhof Gardens.
2. What do we know about Butchart Gardens
A. It is famous for its Victorian glasshouse.
B. It was initially designed for scientific research.
C. It was transformed from a deserted industrial area.
D. Its fantastic garden design attracts visitors all year long.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To introduce several world-famous gardens.
B. To explain the development of garden art.
C. To attract people to research these gardens.
D. To compare different styles of global gardens.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. It could feel small: the same faces in the same places, and where a new café or gallery was often met with suspicion, or sometimes worse, criticized as unnecessary. There was the apparent insistence that life was fine as it was. For a teenager itching to see more of Britain — and eventually the world — that stuffy and conservative atmosphere was disheartening.
So I left, heading north for four years — first in York for my bachelor’s degree, then in Durham for my master’s. After university, having played at newspapers, I made the move to London to do it for real.
In my twenties, I wasn’t so anchored by responsibilities. I was just in London: sampling restaurants, grabbing last-minute theatre tickets and staying out late with friends even when there was work the next day. For a while, it was enough. But it gradually became too much. I found myself on a non-stop rat race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up.
As I got older, trips back to Thanet for Christmas, birthdays, or other family occasions opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was the sea. And I also started to miss the pulse of small-town life. What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, and technologists, who I was convinced I had to leave to meet, have been priced out of London and are flocking to Thanet. They’re bringing new ideas, businesses, and momentum. Margate has flourished, with redeveloped streets and cultural spaces giving it a lively, cosmopolitan feel.
I can’t wait to commit to a full-time move now. The place I once thought I’d outgrown has had an amazing transformation I wasn’t expecting. There are ways available for me to contribute and make a difference. I have learned to love Thanet not just as the home I left behind, but as the place I am now reclaiming.
4. Why did the author leave Ramsgate at a young age
A. To escape being criticized by others.
B. To pursue a career as a gallery owner.
C. To satisfy a genuine desire for schooling.
D. To seek a more colorful and dynamic world.
5. How was the author’s life in London
A. Thrilling but exhausting. B. Inspiring and peaceful.
C. Creative but unsteady. D. Casual and effortless.
6. What change has happened to the author’s hometown
A. It has burst with new vitality. B. It has lost its original features.
C. It has attracted global attention. D. It has seen a decline in business.
7. What mainly led the author to return home
A. Itching for a slower lifestyle. B. Failing to secure a promotion.
C. Rediscovering the charm of the town. D. Feeling tired of fierce urban competition.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C
C
One of the world’s leading ski spots, the town of Zermatt in Switzerland, has taken a “green” approach to road resurfacing. For the pilot project, one major road has been resurfaced using technology from a Scottish company MacRebur, which allows recycled waste plastic to be used in the road-paving mix.
Plastics consumption is increasing worldwide. Scientists recently estimate that humans have produced 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic to date, seventy-nine percent of which end up in landfills or the ocean. That flow of plastic continues, ruining ocean ecosystems. Despite recycling efforts, eight to twelve million tons of plastic litter still flush into the ocean annually.
In Switzerland, although there is a fantastic recycling collection system in place, more than 80% of the collected waste plastics are burned rather than repurposed. With the Swiss being proud of their fresh air, this practice is particularly unpopular.
MacRebur’s CEO, Toby McCartney, developed a way to make household and industrial plastic waste into the road-paving mix. Regular road-paving material is made mostly from bitumen (沥青) and stone. However, MacRebur’s technology replaces a chunk of bitumen used in the paving, which, in turn, decreases the use of fossil fuel. “We can do this because we are turning the plastic into its original oil-based state and sticking it to the stone with the help of our activator,” he explained. The company also makes sure to use proper temperatures to avoid microplastics getting out and polluting nature. Virtually, instead of weakening the road quality, the plastics make the surface more flexible and durable, with fewer cracks. For Zermatt, where temperatures drop to -20℃ in winter and jump to +30℃ in summer, MacRebur’s plastic pavement works perfectly!
Switzerland isn’t the only country building roads with plastic. In India’s Tamil Nadu State, over 9,900 miles of road have been paved with a plastic mix. In Australia, a road has been made from a combination of recycled materials, including 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles. With more and more of these plastic roads appearing worldwide, they will hopefully lead to a cleaner ocean.
8. What is the distinct feature of the newly-resurfaced road in Zermatt
A. It leads directly to the local ski resort.
B. It uses recycled plastic in its paving materials.
C. It is built by a Swiss environmental company.
D. It costs remarkably less than the traditional road.
9. What do the underlined words “this practice” refer to in paragraph 3
A. The protection of air quality. B. The repurposing of waste plastics.
C. The effort to reduce plastic use. D. The current treatment of plastic waste.
10. What can be inferred about MacRebur’s technology from paragraph 4
A. It helps produce clean energy.
B. It offers a creative win-win solution.
C. It works particularly well in cooler climates.
D. It boosts the efficiency of waste management.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Switzerland’s Way to Handle Plastic Waste
B. Plastic Waste: A Global Threat to Marine Life
C. Eco-friendly Road: A Solution to Plastic Pollution
D. Zermatt’s Pilot Program for Environmental Protection
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
Generative AI technology is quickly entering the art world, challenging the age-old philosophical belief that artistic creation is an essentially human experience. This development is provoking (引发) both economic and inner anxieties among anyone who makes a living from creative work. If AI can make art, does human artwork still have value Will human artists who earn income through their work lose their livelihoods
To address these questions, doctoral candidate C. Blaine Horton Jr. and Sheena S. Iyengar, the S. T. Lee Professor at Columbia Business School designed a series of experiments to measure how the source of an artwork — AI or human — influences a viewer’s appreciation of the creativity and skill behind the work, as well as its monetary value.
Before conducting the experiments, the researchers selected 28 images: half of them were lesser-known works by artists such as Paul Gauguin and Andy Warhol and the other half were AI-generated to resemble those styles. In the first experiment, the researchers presented participants with human- and AI-generated art without origin labels. Images were left unlabeled to avoid guiding participants toward AI-related biases, thus establishing a control group. In subsequent experiments, the researchers varied the conditions, randomly assigning labels of AI-made, human-made, or collaboratively-made. They also changed the presentation order to minimize potential bias in participants’ judgments.
The study found that participants were willing to admit that AI-generated art shows the same level of skill and detail as human-made art. But they were markedly biased against AI-generated art when it came to measures of creativity, the amount of labor involved, and monetary value. In fact, in one of the exercises, participants valued AI-labeled art 62 percent less than art identified as human-made.
The participants’ bias didn’t surprise Iyengar. “Although AI may imitate a style, it can never capture the deep meaning created by human effort and intuition,” she says. “The labor, creativity, and passion that characterize human artistry provide each work with real value that a machine cannot achieve.”
Although AI art may reduce the overall market value of artwork, Horton’s research suggests a hopeful outlook: artists who clearly stress their work is purely human-created, with no AI involvement, can often command higher prices.
12. What does the author mainly talk about in paragraph 1
A. The true value of AI-generated artwork.
B. The influence of generative AI on the art world.
C. The challenges artists face from generative AI.
D. The rapid development of generative AI technology.
13. How did researchers avoid potential bias in the experiments
A. By informing participants of the real creators.
B. By reducing the number of observed artworks.
C. By randomizing labels and adjusting display order.
D. By using only man-made artworks as control samples.
14. What leads to participants’ prejudice against AI art
A. Its lack of delicate skills and fine details.
B. Its low popularity in the current art market.
C. Its similarity to famous artists’ masterpieces.
D. Its absence of deep human stories and feelings.
15. What can be inferred from the passage
A. AI art may lower the general market value of artworks.
B. Artists are certain to lose their jobs due to AI-generated art.
C. The public holds a completely positive attitude toward AI art.
D. Bias against AI art can enhance perceptions of human creativity.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
In the age of short videos and bite-sized information, it seems we’re losing the ability to enjoy good books. Reading is no longer a naturally built-in ability; or rather, it has become something that must be relearned. ____16____ The answer is certainly yes. Here are some tips as you take on the challenge of relearning to read.
Cut yourself off from social media.
Making time for relearning to read is no easy task when every extra hour is flooded with social media and other digital addictions. So instead of trying to find extra time in your daily routine, cut yourself off from these time-wasting distractions for a short period. This alone will leave your brain longing for something to do. ____17____
Read whatever material.
____18____ For example, you can begin with children’s science readers or illustrated texts to help the brain gradually readjust to sustained reading. Rediscover reading as entertainment and fun, and it becomes that much easier to get tuned back in.
Make relearning to read a part of your schedule.
Set specific times to start reading. ____19____ Or just start with 5, 10, or 15 minutes at a time to keep the barrier to entry low. As your brain rediscovers the habit, your sessions naturally become longer.
____20____
When there’s a break in the day, pull out your book instead of checking your social media. Turn waiting rooms into learning centers. Turn bus rides into a time to grow your brain. You’ll fall in love with reading before you know it.
In short, start your reading journey today and rebuild your brain’s ability to focus. In an era defined by speed, to relearn how to read deeply is, ultimately, to relearn how to think for ourselves.
A. Keep a book on you at all times.
B. Set clear goals for what you read each day.
C. And then you can fill that gap with reading.
D. Break your reading sessions up throughout the day.
E. You may wonder whether the effort is actually worth it, though.
F. Instead of forcing yourself through complicated books, start small.
G. Don’t you feel the scenes are not just two-dimensional pictures in your head
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. A
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Roche was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in his right eye. Growing up, he was ____21____ about it and often avoided eye contact, sometimes even wishing he could ____22____ that eye.
When he was 15, Roche played on a baseball team. He was solid in the field, but at the home plate (本垒板), he kept ____23____. One day during practice, Coach Wells watched him ____24____ again and again, failing to hit the ball most times. The coach ____25____ and pointed out that Roche was closing his ____26____ eye when he swung. Realizing Roche couldn’t see out of that eye, Coach Wells advised he try from the other side. He repositioned Roche with a ____27____ turn and gave him an encouraging ____28____ on the shoulder.
Roche stepped into ____29____. His teammates moved in to watch, expecting to see a (n) _____30_____. But Roche surprised them and himself by hitting the first pitch — and the next dozen. By the end of the season, Roche could finally _____31_____ the ball.
Fifty years later, Roche still remembers his coach’s matter-of-fact way to help him _____32_____ his problem — a way that offered no criticism, only understanding. He said it was one of the few _____33_____ he felt truly seen — in a way that was honest and _____34_____. Even as an adult, he has struggled to let himself be seen. But that coach’s _____35_____ stays with him, and even today he can still feel the coach’s hands on his shoulders.
21. A. absent-minded B. open-minded C. self-conscious D. self-confident
22. A. look into B. get rid of C. take care of D. live with
23. A. missing B. counting C. trying D. waiting
24. A. run B. throw C. jump D. swing
25. A. walked over B. called out C. went away D. looked out
26. A. left B. right C. good D. sore
27. A. sharp B. dramatic C. slight D. vital
28. A. hit B. push C. pat D. shake
29. A. danger B. line C. order D. position
30. A. match B. joke C. accident D. trick
31. A. track B. miss C. switch D. kick
32. A. tackle B. raise C. discuss D. ignore
33. A. places B. moments C. ways D. examples
34. A. unconditional B. dismissive C. nonjudgmental D. indifferent
35. A. courage B. humor C. wisdom D. kindness
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
Tai Chi, also known as Taijiquan, took the spotlight on the global stage on the first International Taijiquan Day. On Nov. 5, 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) set March 21 as the annual International Taijiquan Day in Uzbekistan, highlighting its status as both ____36____ intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage and a global fitness practice.
“The date choice around the Chinese solar term Chunfen conveys Tai Chi’s core value: the ____37____ (pursue) of dynamic balance between life and nature,” said Ekarat Janrathitikarn, dean of the Maritime Silk Road Confucius Institute in Thailand, who ____38____ (practice) Taijiquan for nearly 10 years and calls himself a ____39____ (devote) fan of Tai Chi.
Chunfen, or the vernal equinox, ____40____ (occur) when the Sun is positioned directly above the Earth’s equator, bringing day and night into equal length and ____41____ (fall) between March 19 and 22 on the Gregorian calendar. This year, it fell on March 20, ____42____ (perfect) reflecting the core philosophy of Tai Chi.
Today, Taijiquan serves ____43____ a new bridge for cultural exchange and mutual learning. By hosting various cultural and tourist activities for the First International Taijiquan Day, Nanping City, ____44____ runs the Wuyi Mountain area, aims to promote Tai Chi-themed training while boosting health and _____45_____ (well) tourism by leveraging (利用) its scenic landscapes and rich tea culture.
【答案】36. an 37. pursuit 38. has practiced/has been practicing 39. devoted 40. occurs 41. falling 42. perfectly 43. as 44. which 45. wellness
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校英文社团将举办以“Healthy Campus, Happy Life”为主题的活动，现面向全校师生征集活动方案。请你用英语写一则通知，内容包括：
（1）活动目的；
（2）相关要求。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
Dear teachers and students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Union
【参考范文】
Notice
Dear teachers and students,
To enrich campus life and promote a healthy lifestyle, the English Club is now collecting activity ideas for our upcoming event themed “Healthy Campus, Happy Life”.
All teachers and students are welcome to share your creative and practical proposals, ranging from sports activities and mental health lectures to other theme-related forms. Please submit your plan in English to the Student Union office before June 10th.
We look forward to your active participation.
Student Union
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。
A Second Chance
On a sunny Saturday noon last August, Jacob Bell was steering his boat toward the bank after ending his fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie, Texas, when screams rang out 50 yards away. He sped toward the scene and found a teenage girl desperately holding the foot of another girl, who was upside down underwater. Without hesitation, Bell jumped in. Though strong and muscular, he could hardly lift her at first. He pulled her to shallow water and dragged her onto his boat.
The girl lay unconscious, her face and lips blue. She’s gone, Bell thought, his stomach dropping. But his CPR training kicked in. He pressed her chest — once, twice, again — until she coughed up water and gasped for air. An ambulance rushed her to the hospital; she was discharged that same day.
The media quickly called Bell a hero, but the word sat uneasily with him. “I just did what needed to be done,” he told his wife, Sarah. “You are a hero,” she insisted. Bell fell silent. He was hiding something that made the title a lie.
Six weeks later, while driving his truck, Bell spotted a car that had hit a pole, overturned, and caught fire. He grabbed a fire extinguisher, smashed the window, cut the seat belt with his knife, and pulled the unconscious elderly driver out before the car could explode. He performed CPR again until doctors arrived. The man survived.
For the second time in two months, Jacob Bell had saved a life. When the press called him a “two-time hero”, he didn’t object this time — not because he believed it, but because something inside him had finally shifted. That evening, across the kitchen table from Sarah, Bell opened his mouth — but the truth, caged for so long, hesitated to come out.
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’ve never told you about who I used to be,” Bell finally said.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking back on his life, Bell realized that saving others had also saved himself.
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【参考范文】
“I’ve never told you about who I used to be.” Bell finally said. Tears misting his eyes, he told Sarah he had been selfish and cold-hearted, caring only about himself. Once, he witnessed a car accident. The driver was trapped inside, crying for help, but he just walked away — no call, no stop, nothing. Later he learned the man had died, and that guilt had haunted him ever since. Hearing that, Sarah held his hands tight, looking him in the eye, “Your life is not marked by your past, but by who you choose to be today — and I see a hero who saves lives.” Her words struck him deep.
Looking back on his life, Bell realized that saving others had also saved himself. The two experiences not only brought two strangers back to life but also pulled him out of the darkness of his past. He came to believe that no matter how far people had fallen, they could still find meaning and value by helping others. His wife's words of encouragement echoed in his mind, making him firm in his belief. From then on, Bell lived with a new purpose: to spread kindness, inspire others and prove that everyone could start over and become a better version of themselves.山西省2026届高考考前综合评价（二模）英语试题
第一部分 听力（略）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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
Beautiful Gardens in the World
Gardens delight us with their perfect combination of natural beauty and human creativity. From centuries-old formal gardens to modern botanical wonders, these living artworks inspire your next travel adventure or backyard transformation.
Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands
Known as the “Garden of Europe”, it has over 7 million flower bulbs planted across 79 acres. This breathtaking display garden operates seasonally from mid-March to mid-May. Located in Lisse, Netherlands, Keukenhof attracts nearly a million visitors during its annual opening.
The garden’s history dates back to the 15th century. Today, visitors here can explore and enjoy traditional Dutch treats while surrounded by perfectly arranged flower beds.
Gardens of Versailles, France
Covering nearly 2,000 acres, the Gardens of Versailles represent the best example of formal French garden design, created by André Le N tre in 1624. The perfect shape and history earn them UNESCO World Heritage status.
Visitors can wander through the Grand Canal, admire the Apollo Fountain, and explore hidden fruit gardens. These gardens revolutionized landscape design throughout Europe and continue to influence garden aesthetics worldwide.
Butchart Gardens, Canada
Butchart Gardens are situated in British Columbia. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began this remarkable project, turning an abandoned industrial wasteland into the impressive garden. Today, the 55-acre property showcases themed gardens including Italian, Japanese, and Mediterranean sections that bloom year round. The gardens welcome over a million visitors annually with seasonal displays.
Kew Gardens, England
The Royal Botanic Gardens hold the world’s largest collection of living plants across 326 acres outside London. Founded in 1759, this UNESCO World Heritage site combines historic structures like the Palm House, a magnificent Victorian glasshouse, with cutting-edge conservation facilities. The garden houses over 50,000 plant species and maintains a seed bank preserving endangered plants.
The gardens provide diverse experiences for visitors of all ages. As a world leader in plant science and conservation, Kew Gardens balances public enjoyment with critical research addressing global environmental challenges.
1. Which of the four has the longest history
A. Butchart Gardens. B. Kew Gardens.
C. Gardens of Versailles. D. Keukenhof Gardens.
2. What do we know about Butchart Gardens
A. It is famous for its Victorian glasshouse.
B. It was initially designed for scientific research.
C. It was transformed from a deserted industrial area.
D. Its fantastic garden design attracts visitors all year long.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To introduce several world-famous gardens.
B. To explain the development of garden art.
C. To attract people to research these gardens.
D. To compare different styles of global gardens.
B
When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. It could feel small: the same faces in the same places, and where a new café or gallery was often met with suspicion, or sometimes worse, criticized as unnecessary. There was the apparent insistence that life was fine as it was. For a teenager itching to see more of Britain — and eventually the world — that stuffy and conservative atmosphere was disheartening.
So I left, heading north for four years — first in York for my bachelor’s degree, then in Durham for my master’s. After university, having played at newspapers, I made the move to London to do it for real.
In my twenties, I wasn’t so anchored by responsibilities. I was just in London: sampling restaurants, grabbing last-minute theatre tickets and staying out late with friends even when there was work the next day. For a while, it was enough. But it gradually became too much. I found myself on a non-stop rat race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up.
As I got older, trips back to Thanet for Christmas, birthdays, or other family occasions opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was the sea. And I also started to miss the pulse of small-town life. What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, and technologists, who I was convinced I had to leave to meet, have been priced out of London and are flocking to Thanet. They’re bringing new ideas, businesses, and momentum. Margate has flourished, with redeveloped streets and cultural spaces giving it a lively, cosmopolitan feel.
I can’t wait to commit to a full-time move now. The place I once thought I’d outgrown has had an amazing transformation I wasn’t expecting. There are ways available for me to contribute and make a difference. I have learned to love Thanet not just as the home I left behind, but as the place I am now reclaiming.
4. Why did the author leave Ramsgate at a young age
A. To escape being criticized by others.
B. To pursue a career as a gallery owner.
C. To satisfy a genuine desire for schooling.
D. To seek a more colorful and dynamic world.
5. How was the author’s life in London
A. Thrilling but exhausting. B. Inspiring and peaceful.
C. Creative but unsteady. D. Casual and effortless.
6. What change has happened to the author’s hometown
A. It has burst with new vitality. B. It has lost its original features.
C. It has attracted global attention. D. It has seen a decline in business.
7. What mainly led the author to return home
A. Itching for a slower lifestyle. B. Failing to secure a promotion.
C. Rediscovering the charm of the town. D. Feeling tired of fierce urban competition.
C
One of the world’s leading ski spots, the town of Zermatt in Switzerland, has taken a “green” approach to road resurfacing. For the pilot project, one major road has been resurfaced using technology from a Scottish company MacRebur, which allows recycled waste plastic to be used in the road-paving mix.
Plastics consumption is increasing worldwide. Scientists recently estimate that humans have produced 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic to date, seventy-nine percent of which end up in landfills or the ocean. That flow of plastic continues, ruining ocean ecosystems. Despite recycling efforts, eight to twelve million tons of plastic litter still flush into the ocean annually.
In Switzerland, although there is a fantastic recycling collection system in place, more than 80% of the collected waste plastics are burned rather than repurposed. With the Swiss being proud of their fresh air, this practice is particularly unpopular.
MacRebur’s CEO, Toby McCartney, developed a way to make household and industrial plastic waste into the road-paving mix. Regular road-paving material is made mostly from bitumen (沥青) and stone. However, MacRebur’s technology replaces a chunk of bitumen used in the paving, which, in turn, decreases the use of fossil fuel. “We can do this because we are turning the plastic into its original oil-based state and sticking it to the stone with the help of our activator,” he explained. The company also makes sure to use proper temperatures to avoid microplastics getting out and polluting nature. Virtually, instead of weakening the road quality, the plastics make the surface more flexible and durable, with fewer cracks. For Zermatt, where temperatures drop to -20℃ in winter and jump to +30℃ in summer, MacRebur’s plastic pavement works perfectly!
Switzerland isn’t the only country building roads with plastic. In India’s Tamil Nadu State, over 9,900 miles of road have been paved with a plastic mix. In Australia, a road has been made from a combination of recycled materials, including 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles. With more and more of these plastic roads appearing worldwide, they will hopefully lead to a cleaner ocean.
8. What is the distinct feature of the newly-resurfaced road in Zermatt
A. It leads directly to the local ski resort.
B. It uses recycled plastic in its paving materials.
C. It is built by a Swiss environmental company.
D. It costs remarkably less than the traditional road.
9. What do the underlined words “this practice” refer to in paragraph 3
A. The protection of air quality. B. The repurposing of waste plastics.
C. The effort to reduce plastic use. D. The current treatment of plastic waste.
10. What can be inferred about MacRebur’s technology from paragraph 4
A. It helps produce clean energy.
B. It offers a creative win-win solution.
C. It works particularly well in cooler climates.
D. It boosts the efficiency of waste management.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Switzerland’s Way to Handle Plastic Waste
B. Plastic Waste: A Global Threat to Marine Life
C. Eco-friendly Road: A Solution to Plastic Pollution
D. Zermatt’s Pilot Program for Environmental Protection
D
Generative AI technology is quickly entering the art world, challenging the age-old philosophical belief that artistic creation is an essentially human experience. This development is provoking (引发) both economic and inner anxieties among anyone who makes a living from creative work. If AI can make art, does human artwork still have value Will human artists who earn income through their work lose their livelihoods
To address these questions, doctoral candidate C. Blaine Horton Jr. and Sheena S. Iyengar, the S. T. Lee Professor at Columbia Business School designed a series of experiments to measure how the source of an artwork — AI or human — influences a viewer’s appreciation of the creativity and skill behind the work, as well as its monetary value.
Before conducting the experiments, the researchers selected 28 images: half of them were lesser-known works by artists such as Paul Gauguin and Andy Warhol and the other half were AI-generated to resemble those styles. In the first experiment, the researchers presented participants with human- and AI-generated art without origin labels. Images were left unlabeled to avoid guiding participants toward AI-related biases, thus establishing a control group. In subsequent experiments, the researchers varied the conditions, randomly assigning labels of AI-made, human-made, or collaboratively-made. They also changed the presentation order to minimize potential bias in participants’ judgments.
The study found that participants were willing to admit that AI-generated art shows the same level of skill and detail as human-made art. But they were markedly biased against AI-generated art when it came to measures of creativity, the amount of labor involved, and monetary value. In fact, in one of the exercises, participants valued AI-labeled art 62 percent less than art identified as human-made.
The participants’ bias didn’t surprise Iyengar. “Although AI may imitate a style, it can never capture the deep meaning created by human effort and intuition,” she says. “The labor, creativity, and passion that characterize human artistry provide each work with real value that a machine cannot achieve.”
Although AI art may reduce the overall market value of artwork, Horton’s research suggests a hopeful outlook: artists who clearly stress their work is purely human-created, with no AI involvement, can often command higher prices.
12. What does the author mainly talk about in paragraph 1
A. The true value of AI-generated artwork.
B. The influence of generative AI on the art world.
C. The challenges artists face from generative AI.
D. The rapid development of generative AI technology.
13. How did researchers avoid potential bias in the experiments
A. By informing participants of the real creators.
B. By reducing the number of observed artworks.
C. By randomizing labels and adjusting display order.
D. By using only man-made artworks as control samples.
14. What leads to participants’ prejudice against AI art
A. Its lack of delicate skills and fine details.
B. Its low popularity in the current art market.
C. Its similarity to famous artists’ masterpieces.
D. Its absence of deep human stories and feelings.
15. What can be inferred from the passage
A. AI art may lower the general market value of artworks.
B. Artists are certain to lose their jobs due to AI-generated art.
C. The public holds a completely positive attitude toward AI art.
D. Bias against AI art can enhance perceptions of human creativity.
第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
In the age of short videos and bite-sized information, it seems we’re losing the ability to enjoy good books. Reading is no longer a naturally built-in ability; or rather, it has become something that must be relearned. ____16____ The answer is certainly yes. Here are some tips as you take on the challenge of relearning to read.
Cut yourself off from social media.
Making time for relearning to read is no easy task when every extra hour is flooded with social media and other digital addictions. So instead of trying to find extra time in your daily routine, cut yourself off from these time-wasting distractions for a short period. This alone will leave your brain longing for something to do. ____17____
Read whatever material.
____18____ For example, you can begin with children’s science readers or illustrated texts to help the brain gradually readjust to sustained reading. Rediscover reading as entertainment and fun, and it becomes that much easier to get tuned back in.
Make relearning to read a part of your schedule.
Set specific times to start reading. ____19____ Or just start with 5, 10, or 15 minutes at a time to keep the barrier to entry low. As your brain rediscovers the habit, your sessions naturally become longer.
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When there’s a break in the day, pull out your book instead of checking your social media. Turn waiting rooms into learning centers. Turn bus rides into a time to grow your brain. You’ll fall in love with reading before you know it.
In short, start your reading journey today and rebuild your brain’s ability to focus. In an era defined by speed, to relearn how to read deeply is, ultimately, to relearn how to think for ourselves.
A. Keep a book on you at all times.
B. Set clear goals for what you read each day.
C. And then you can fill that gap with reading.
D. Break your reading sessions up throughout the day.
E. You may wonder whether the effort is actually worth it, though.
F. Instead of forcing yourself through complicated books, start small.
G. Don’t you feel the scenes are not just two-dimensional pictures in your head
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Roche was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in his right eye. Growing up, he was ____21____ about it and often avoided eye contact, sometimes even wishing he could ____22____ that eye.
When he was 15, Roche played on a baseball team. He was solid in the field, but at the home plate (本垒板), he kept ____23____. One day during practice, Coach Wells watched him ____24____ again and again, failing to hit the ball most times. The coach ____25____ and pointed out that Roche was closing his ____26____ eye when he swung. Realizing Roche couldn’t see out of that eye, Coach Wells advised he try from the other side. He repositioned Roche with a ____27____ turn and gave him an encouraging ____28____ on the shoulder.
Roche stepped into ____29____. His teammates moved in to watch, expecting to see a (n) _____30_____. But Roche surprised them and himself by hitting the first pitch — and the next dozen. By the end of the season, Roche could finally _____31_____ the ball.
Fifty years later, Roche still remembers his coach’s matter-of-fact way to help him _____32_____ his problem — a way that offered no criticism, only understanding. He said it was one of the few _____33_____ he felt truly seen — in a way that was honest and _____34_____. Even as an adult, he has struggled to let himself be seen. But that coach’s _____35_____ stays with him, and even today he can still feel the coach’s hands on his shoulders.
21. A. absent-minded B. open-minded C. self-conscious D. self-confident
22. A. look into B. get rid of C. take care of D. live with
23. A. missing B. counting C. trying D. waiting
24. A. run B. throw C. jump D. swing
25. A. walked over B. called out C. went away D. looked out
26. A. left B. right C. good D. sore
27. A. sharp B. dramatic C. slight D. vital
28. A. hit B. push C. pat D. shake
29. A. danger B. line C. order D. position
30. A. match B. joke C. accident D. trick
31. A. track B. miss C. switch D. kick
32. A. tackle B. raise C. discuss D. ignore
33. A. places B. moments C. ways D. examples
34. A. unconditional B. dismissive C. nonjudgmental D. indifferent
35. A. courage B. humor C. wisdom D. kindness
第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
Tai Chi, also known as Taijiquan, took the spotlight on the global stage on the first International Taijiquan Day. On Nov. 5, 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) set March 21 as the annual International Taijiquan Day in Uzbekistan, highlighting its status as both ____36____ intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage and a global fitness practice.
“The date choice around the Chinese solar term Chunfen conveys Tai Chi’s core value: the ____37____ (pursue) of dynamic balance between life and nature,” said Ekarat Janrathitikarn, dean of the Maritime Silk Road Confucius Institute in Thailand, who ____38____ (practice) Taijiquan for nearly 10 years and calls himself a ____39____ (devote) fan of Tai Chi.
Chunfen, or the vernal equinox, ____40____ (occur) when the Sun is positioned directly above the Earth’s equator, bringing day and night into equal length and ____41____ (fall) between March 19 and 22 on the Gregorian calendar. This year, it fell on March 20, ____42____ (perfect) reflecting the core philosophy of Tai Chi.
Today, Taijiquan serves ____43____ a new bridge for cultural exchange and mutual learning. By hosting various cultural and tourist activities for the First International Taijiquan Day, Nanping City, ____44____ runs the Wuyi Mountain area, aims to promote Tai Chi-themed training while boosting health and _____45_____ (well) tourism by leveraging (利用) its scenic landscapes and rich tea culture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校英文社团将举办以“Healthy Campus, Happy Life”为主题的活动，现面向全校师生征集活动方案。请你用英语写一则通知，内容包括：
（1）活动目的；
（2）相关要求。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
Dear teachers and students,
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Student Union
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。
A Second Chance
On a sunny Saturday noon last August, Jacob Bell was steering his boat toward the bank after ending his fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie, Texas, when screams rang out 50 yards away. He sped toward the scene and found a teenage girl desperately holding the foot of another girl, who was upside down underwater. Without hesitation, Bell jumped in. Though strong and muscular, he could hardly lift her at first. He pulled her to shallow water and dragged her onto his boat.
The girl lay unconscious, her face and lips blue. She’s gone, Bell thought, his stomach dropping. But his CPR training kicked in. He pressed her chest — once, twice, again — until she coughed up water and gasped for air. An ambulance rushed her to the hospital; she was discharged that same day.
The media quickly called Bell a hero, but the word sat uneasily with him. “I just did what needed to be done,” he told his wife, Sarah. “You are a hero,” she insisted. Bell fell silent. He was hiding something that made the title a lie.
Six weeks later, while driving his truck, Bell spotted a car that had hit a pole, overturned, and caught fire. He grabbed a fire extinguisher, smashed the window, cut the seat belt with his knife, and pulled the unconscious elderly driver out before the car could explode. He performed CPR again until doctors arrived. The man survived.
For the second time in two months, Jacob Bell had saved a life. When the press called him a “two-time hero”, he didn’t object this time — not because he believed it, but because something inside him had finally shifted. That evening, across the kitchen table from Sarah, Bell opened his mouth — but the truth, caged for so long, hesitated to come out.
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’ve never told you about who I used to be,” Bell finally said.
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Looking back on his life, Bell realized that saving others had also saved himself.
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