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2025-2026学年高二下期第九次考试英语试题 B卷
一、阅读理解
A
VitaCare Gummies
Product Information Sheet
Boost your daily wellness with VitaCare gummies. Made with essential vitamins and minerals, these tasty gummies help fill nutritional gaps in your diet, supporting your immune system and overall energy levels. Enjoy the natural orange flavor as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Active Components Key Benefits (Per 2 Gummies Serving)
Component Amount Daily Value* Key Function
Vitamin C 90 mg 100% Supports immune defense and protects cells.
Vitamin D3 20mcg (800 IU) 100% Supports bone health.
Zinc 5mg 45% Contributes to normal immune function
Elderberry Extract 50mg + A traditional herb
Directions for Use:
Adults and children (12 years and above): Take 2 gummies daily. Chew thoroughly. Best taken with a meal. Do not take more than the recommended daily intake.
Storage: Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight.
Warning: Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended for children under 12.
Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking other medications, or have a known medical condition.
Note: These gummies add essential nutrients to your daily routine and should not replace a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.
Net Contents: 60 gummies.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to identify, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
1. What are VitaCare gummies intended to do
A．Replace daily meals for weight loss.
B．Relieve flu symptoms.
C．Add specific nutrients to the diet.
D．Contribute to youthful skin.
2. Which component provides 100% of the Daily Value for cell protection
A．Vitamin C.
B．Zinc.
C．Elderberry Extract.
D．Vitamin D3.
3. How long will one bottle last if taken as directed
A．15 days.
B．30 days.
C．60 days.
D．90 days.
B
When the first season of Downton Abbey aired in the U.S., my wife Carol and I were totally absorbed. Carol, who writes under the name Carol Wallace, had always been fascinated by English history, especially the period when American wealthy women married into the British nobility. She co-authored *To Marry an English Lord* in 1989, a book about this topic, but it was long out of print. Downton Abbey seemed to reflect many themes from her book, even featuring an American character married to the British lordly owner of the house.
As the second season aired in Britain in fall 2011, the New York Times ran a piece suggesting books for Downton Abbey fans. Sadly, Carol’s book wasn’t included. “I wish you could talk to Julian Fellowes, the writer for the series,” I said. “He’d love your book.” “But how could we ever reach him ” Carol replied.
Later that afternoon, while walking down Thirty-Fourth Street in New York, I ran into an old friend. She introduced me to a friend who, to my surprise, knew how to contact Julian Fellowes. Thanks to her involvement in a British historical society, she had his contact details and shared them with me.
Carol emailed Fellowes that evening, unsure if he’d even see it. The next day, she heard directly from him. He was a big fan of her book, and, in fact, it had informed the series. Fellowes offered to write to the New York Times, which published his letter to the editor almost immediately.
“In your article about books that might please fans of Downton Abbey,” Fellowes wrote, “I was sorry that one title was missing: To Marry an English Lord…”
Carol thanked him and asked if he’d write a promotional description for the book, which she hoped may inspire a reprint. Of course, by all means, Fellowes agreed. When the book was republished, it was labeled “an inspiration for the popular television series Downton Abbey”. Thanks to this, the book sold more copies than before — all because of an unexpected chain of events that only angels could have seen coming.
4. What can we learn about Carol from Paragraph 1
A．She was a fan of Downton Abbey.
B．She was fascinated by American history.
C．She wrote several novels about British nobility.
D．She volunteered as a consultant for a TV show.
5. How did Carol manage to contact Julian Fellowes
A．By attending a historical event.
B．By running into him in the street.
C．By calling a society he was involved in.
D．By asking someone for his contact information.
6. How was Carol’s book linked to Downton Abbey
A．It was inspired by the series.
B．It played a role in shaping the series.
C．Both were praised by the same editor.
D．Both were written from the same point of view.
7. What was the result of the book’s reprint
A．It brought about a movie adaptation.
B．It witnessed increased sales of the book.
C．It boosted the author’s confidence.
D．It inspired the creation of similar books.
C
He’s as big as a small golden dog and covered with scales. He is the pangolin, an endangered animal.
According to the wildlife trade monitoring organization Traffic, about one million pangolins were killed from 2000 through 2013, mainly for their scales, which are used in medicine. Pangolins are sensitive creatures and picky eaters that only eat certain species of ants, a diet that’s very difficult to copy in the food chain.
“In the last decade, there’s been a huge growth trade in pangolins between continents, especially their scales,” says Dan Challender, chair of the pangolin specialist group. Previously, most pangolin killing happened within Asia, he says. This shift means that Asian pangolins are becoming difficult to find but that the value of the scales makes it worth the extra cost to take pangolins from Africa to Asia secretly.
All eight species of pangolins, four in Africa and four in Asia, are in danger of extinction due to the illegal trade. International trade in the four species of Asian pangolins has been proscribed since 2000. In the past few years, a rule against international commercial trade in all eight species has gone into effect. It was voted by 183 governments that are parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which is in charge of cross-border trade in wild animals and their parts.
Pangolins are eaten as bushmeat in western and central Africa and by some local groups in South and Southeast Asia. Their parts are also used in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa as traditional medicine. Typically dried, ground into powder, and put into pills, pangolin scales are used in a range of traditional medicines to help mothers who have given birth to babies to recover. But they are now endangered. Perhaps no pangolins can be seen when our next generation grow up.
8. What can we learn about pangolins from paragraph 2
A．They eat all types of ants.
B．They are hunted for their meat.
C．A million pangolins died in 2013.
D．Their eating habits are hard to copy.
9. What does the underlined word “proscribed” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Allowed.
B．Forbidden.
C．Developed.
D．Promoted.
10. What’s the author’s attitude towards pangolins’ future
A．Positive.
B．Uncaring.
C．Concerned.
D．Confident.
11. What is most likely to be talked about next
A．The history of CITES.
B．The ways to protect pangolins.
C．The living habits of pangolin species.
D．The differences between various pangolins.
D
Imagine the final stretch of a marathon: your body aches, but the cheering crowd gives you energy to run faster. Similarly, a basketball team wins more home games in front of their own fans. Even you might solve a problem faster when someone watches. These common experiences all point to a basic psychological principle.
This phenomenon is known as social facilitation, which describes how individuals can perform tasks differently when in the company of others compared to when they are alone. The concept was first proposed by psychologist Norman Tripplett, who noticed that cyclists raced faster in groups. He tested his theory with a simple experiment where children were tasked with winding fishing line. Tripplett observed that the children who were around others moved faster, suggesting that a peer nearby can motivate.
But later studies found conflicting evidence. In another test, participants were given a more complex task, like memorizing a list of words. Those in front of others performed worse than those working alone. This contradiction led to a key change of the theory. The presence of an audience tends to improve performance on simple tasks. On the other hand, for novel tasks, the same audience can hurt performance.
Why does this happen Psychologists suggest the key reason is our concern about being judged by others. Since approval and disapproval often depend on others’ evaluations, we naturally become more alert in front of an audience. This alertness helps with mastered skills, but gets in the way of learning new ones.
There isn’t one recipe for success, but social facilitation theory helps to point us in the right direction. To improve a well-practiced skill like running or playing an instrument, strategically seek an audience by joining a club or performing publicly. If you struggle when watched, practice alone until you gain confidence. By taking advantage of social settings wisely, we can use the audience effect to achieve our best performance.
12. What is the main idea of social facilitation
A．Group interaction enhances learning efficiency.
B．Individual performance peaks in competitive settings.
C．Social situations have predictable effects on behavior.
D．The presence of others can influence our performance.
13. Which factor can explain the conflicting results in paragraph 3
A．The size of the audience.
B．The difficulty of the task.
C．The type of the reward.
D．The personality of the participant.
14. What is the root cause of social facilitation
A．Evaluation anxiety.
B．Peer pressure.
C．Competitive desire.
D．Personal standard.
15. What does the author suggest we do about the phenomenon
A．Gradually increase audience size.
B．Thoughtfully manage social contexts.
C．Actively observe others' performances.
D．Strategically seek supportive audiences.
七选五
Camping is a fun and exciting way to learn about nature, especially when you go with a group. ___16___. Here is a simple guide to help you get ready.
● Talk with your camping group. ___17___. Besides, it is very important to collect health and insurance information from everyone. This will be very helpful if someone gets hurt or feels sick. Remember to check for food allergies, like peanuts, when planning your meals.
● Focus on safety. Prepare a small first aid kit with cleaning wipes, pain relievers and any personal medicines. ___18___, such as how to clean a wound or ease minor pain. Keep your kit in a box that is easy to reach and safe from water. Bringing a small first aid guidebook is also a smart idea.
● ___19___. Pack enough for three meals a day, plus some snacks. Choose foods that last long without cooling, such as nuts, dried fruits, crackers, and packaged meals. On the contrary, avoid foods like milk and fresh meat unless you can keep them very cold. Dehydrated meals are a smart choice, since you only have to add hot water. Most importantly, bring plenty of drinking water for everyone.
● Pack your things wisely. Try to keep your bag light, as over packing can make your trip less comfortable. Therefore, only bring what you really need. Use a backpack for clothes and small items. ___20___.
Follow these steps and you will be well-prepared for an enjoyable and safe camping adventure.
A．Plan your food and water
B．Bring brand-new camping tools
C．It is useful to learn some basic first aid skills
D．Find out who is coming and share important contact details
E．Prepare fresh vegetables and fruits as the main food for camping
F．However, to stay organized and safe, proper preparation is essential
G．Larger things like sleeping bags can be carried separately in strong plastic bags
二、完形填空
On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have ___21___ the course earlier than she did. Her ___22___ came because she was carrying a ___23___ across the finish line.
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her ___24___ when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She ___25___ to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if she could walk forward with ___26___. She couldn’t. Bailey then ___27___ to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get ___28___ attention.
Once there, Lenoue was ___29___ and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme ___30___ to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey’s help.
As for Bailey, she is more ___31___ about why her act is considered a big ___32___. “She was just crying. I couldn’t ___33___ her,” Bailey told the reporter. “I feel like I was just doing the right thing.”
Although the two young women were strangers before the ___34___, they’ve since become friends. Neither won the race, but the ___35___ of human kindness won the day.
21. A．designed B．followed C．changed D．finished
22. A．delay B．chance C．trouble D．excuse
23. A．judge B．volunteer C．classmate D．competitor
24. A．race B．school C．town D．training
25. A．agreed B．returned C．stopped D．promised
26. A．courage B．aid C．patience D．advice
27. A．went away B．stood up C．stepped aside D．bent down
28. A．medical B．public C．constant D．equal
29. A．interrupted B．assessed C．identified D．appreciated
30. A．hunger B．pain C．cold D．tiredness
31. A．worried B．ashamed C．confused D．discouraged
32. A．game B．problem C．lesson D．deal
33. A．leave B．cure C．bother D．understand
34. A．ride B．test C．meet D．show
35. A．secret B．display C．benefit D．exchange
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I have always been drawn to music and languages, so I signed up for my school’s integrated course on English and guqin culture. Touching a classical Chinese instrument for the first time was ___36___ truly unique experience. With every pluck and stroke of the strings, I felt a strange yet familiar emotion.
The English part of the course focused on ___37___ (learn) vocabulary related to the guqin, as well as reading and translating articles about this traditional string instrument. I particularly enjoyed knowing how ___38___ (choose) the right words and expressions.
But the most special part of the course was the exchange activities with young people from other countries. Delivering a speech confidently on the stage ___39___ (take) a lot of effort, as I had to pay close attention to my pronunciation, word choice, clarity of expression, body language and how I interacted ___40___ the audience. I ___41___ (vivid) remembered standing on the podium, introducing traditional Chinese music and playing the guqin. I felt a strong sense of achievement.
Beyond the formal events, we often continued our conversations long after the activities ended. By overcoming language ___42___ (obstacle) and looking beyond differences in race and culture, we discovered how much young people around the world valued mutual understanding, inclusivity ___43___ harmony in diversity.
Nowadays, there are fewer than one thousand well-trained and ___44___ (competence) guqin players. I believe such experiences also teach us to respect different cultures, ___45___ is invaluable in our growth.
四、书面表达
46 求助邮件
假定你是李华，准备参加学校英语即兴演讲比赛，给外教Jack写邮件求助，要点：
1. 比赛要求；2. 请教演讲技巧；3. 表达感谢，80词左右。
Dear Jack,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47 读后续写
The wind swept across the Irish coast as Grandfather bent to examine Caper’s front hooves. The little horse stepped back and let out a painful sound. “They are burning and swollen,” said Grandfather with a heavy heart. “I think he has a mild case of sickness. Horses will eat themselves sick any chance they get. And the sickness has gone straight to this one’s hooves.”
“When will he feel better ” asked Aislinn worriedly. Caper was not just their pet — he carried the load of fish to the market every week. Without him, they could not take the fish to the market. Without selling the fish, they would not get their rent paid.
Grandfather removed half of the grain from Caper’s feed. He then explained that Caper would soon be right as rain if they cut back on his diet and let him rest properly. The most important thing now, he added, was to bring the heat down and reduce the swelling. “Don’t worry about the fish, child. The sea has always been kind to us.” Grandfather smiled at Aislinn and urged her to get some sleep.
Aislinn lay in bed, but sleep would not come. She opened her window. The sliver moon had risen above the sea. Aislinn wondered how Grandfather could sell the fish he’d worked so hard to catch. She wished they had enough money for the rent. But above all, Aislinn wished Caper’s hooves would stop hurting. Damp wind filled the room as she watched the cold waves crash on the beach. Aislinn gradually remembered when she had got a swollen ankle, Grandfather had told her to keep ice on it, and the swelling had gone down.
If cold could reduce the heat and swelling in her ankle, perhaps it could ease Caper’s pain as well! There was ice in the fish crate to keep the fish fresh, and the cold sea lay only a short walk away, with its waves rolling on and on toward the shore.
Paragraph 1: Aislinn pulled on her sweater and boots and hurried down the hallway.
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Paragraph 2: The next morning, Aislinn woke beside the horse.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.C 2.A 3.B
4.A 5.D 6.B 7.B
8.D 9.B 10.C 11.B
12.D 13.B 14.A 15.B
七选五
16.F 17.D 18.C 19.A 20.G
完形填空
21.D 22.A 23.D 24.A 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.A 29.B 30.B 31.C 32.D 33.A 34.C 35.B
语法填空
36.a 37.learning 38.to choose 39.took 40.with
41.vividly 42.obstacles 43.and petent 45.which
46 参考范文
Dear Jack,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. I’m going to take part in the school impromptu speech contest and I’m writing to ask for your advice.
The contest requires us to give a speech within three minutes without preparation. I’m worried about my logic and body language. Could you share some practical skills to make my speech more attractive
I would appreciate it if you could give me some guidance. Thank you very much!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47 续写范文
Paragraph 1: Aislinn pulled on her sweater and boots and hurried down the hallway. She fetched ice from the fish crate and a clean cloth. She quietly walked to the stable and wrapped ice with cloth around Caper’s sore hooves. The horse stood still and seemed much relieved. She stayed beside him all night to replace the ice from time to time.
Paragraph 2: The next morning, Aislinn woke beside the horse. Grandfather came to check Caper and was amazed to find the swelling had faded greatly. Caper could walk steadily without pain. Grandfather praised Aislinn for her clever idea and kindness. That week, they took fish to market with Caper as usual, and all their worries about rent disappeared.

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