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银川一中 2025/2026 学年度(下)高二期末考试 A. To look for a permanent job. B. To do a short-term project.
C. To visit a famous museum.
英 语 试 卷 听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. What is the total budget for the dinner
A. 200. B. 300. C. 600.
注意事项： 9. What occasion is the dinner for
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡 A. The retirement of an employee. B. The launch of a new product.
上填写清楚。 C. The opening of a branch office.
2.每小题选出答案后，用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用 10. What is the woman going to do for Mr. Lee
A. Take his order. B. Bring him the bill. C. Email him a menu.
橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 150分，考试用时 120分钟。
11. What does Jenny do
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 20 分)
A. She’s an AI engineer. B. She’s a pop singer. C. She’s a radio host.
注意，听力部分答题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时 12. How does the woman feel about what Jenny has done
间将答案转涂到答题卡上。 A. It might cause legal problems. B. It would benefit the community.
第一节(共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分) C. It could be a profitable business.
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 13. What will the man do next
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 A. Play a song. B. Contact a listener. C. Recommend a show.
话读两遍。 听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
1. Who is the man 14. What does Evans say about ancient Babylonia
A. A business client. B. A job applicant. C. A new staff member. A. It is rich in energy resources.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place B. It is home to several languages.
A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery store. C. It is the birthplace of many foods.
3. What are the speakers talking about 15. What did people initially think the ancient texts were about
A. A picture. B. A fisherman. C. A country. A. Cookery. B. Medicine. C. Education.
16. What do we know about the French author Jean Bottero
4. What does the woman suggest Max do
A. He proved Mary Hussey right. B. He taught history at Yale University.
A. Go to bed. B. Drive carefully. C. Update his blog.
C. He was the first to translate the texts.
5. Why does Sarah make the phone call
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
A. To request sick leave. B. To make a complaint. C. To put off a meeting.
17. What must the students wear when doing the experiment
第二节(共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分)
A. Loose clothes. B. Protective glasses. C. Waterproof caps.
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 18. What should the students do if they knock over a chemical container
选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听 A. Report to the teacher. B. Clear up the mess. C. Check the instructions.
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。 19. Why should the students switch roles
听下面一段对话，回答第 6和第 7两个小题。 A. To speed up the experiment. B. To double-check the final results.
6. What makes Copenhagen different from London in Lisa’s eyes C. To get an equal chance to practice.
A. A less stressful life. B. Better city planning. C. More tourist sites. 20. What should the students do if they finish early
7. Why did Lisa originally come to Copenhagen A. Analyze the data. B. Clean their workspace. C. Start a new experiment.
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分 50 分）
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第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分, 满分 37.5分） For those unable to visit in person, our comprehensive “Cloud Canal” digital platform offers
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。 360-degree virtual tours, 3D artifact models, and educational games, ensuring global access to this
A cultural treasure.
The Grand Canal Cultural Heritage Digital Museum Expert Insight
Welcome to the Grand Canal Cultural Heritage Digital Museum, a premier institution As Dr. Lin, the museum’s chief curator, emphasizes, “This museum is not just about
dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of China’s UNESCO World Heritage site, the preserving artifacts; it’s about creating living connections between the past and present. Our goal
Grand Canal. Opened in June 2021 in Yangzhou, the museum combines cutting-edge technology is to make the Grand Canal’s history accessible and engaging for generations to come. We see it
with rich historical narratives to bring the canal’s story to life. primarily as a dynamic educational base for the public.”
Visitor Guide at a Glance 21. What preparation should visitors make before coming
A. Apply for virtual access first. B. Learn canal history ahead of time.
Category Details Notes
C. Pay deposit for audio guide use. D. Reserve admission online beforehand.
Opening Hours 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Last entry at 4:00 PM 22. What can visitors do in the Culture Market Hall
A. Rent an audio guide. B. Participate in simulated trade games.
Closed On Mondays Except national holidays
C. Experience a 5D virtual sail. D. See a real Song Dynasty ship.
Admission Free Online booking required 23. What does Dr. Lin suggest regarding the museum
Recommended Visit 2-3 hours — A. Preserving rare historical artifacts. B. Making the canal history well-known.
C. Being a living classroom for the public. D. Building links between different nations.
1. Digital River Hall 5D immersive experience B
Highlights 2. Ancient Ship Hall Real Song Dynasty ship When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from 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
3. Culture Market Hall Interactive trade games café or gallery was often met with doubt. There was this apparent insistence that life was fine as it
Audio Guide Available 20 rental fee was. But for a teenager itching to see more, that lack of curiosity was disheartening.
So I left. I headed north for a four-year academic journey from York to Durham. After
Exhibition Highlights
university, having played at newspapers, I made the move to London to do it for real. But the
The Digital River Hall offers a breathtaking 5D immersive experience, allowing visitors to
reality was tough. I struggled to contribute to various dailies before periods on staff at both
virtually sail along the canal through different historical periods. The Ancient Ship Hall displays a
magazines and newspapers. In my twenties, I threw myself into city life: trying Mediterranean
remarkably preserved Song Dynasty ship, illustrating ancient navigation engineering. Meanwhile,
restaurants, navigating around on the Tube, and staying out late with friends.
the Culture Market Hall engages visitors with interactive games that simulate historical trade
For a while, it was enough. Then it became too much. In and among the sharing plates, I
activities, making learning both fun and memorable.
found myself on an unending race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up.
Planning Your Visit
Rents in London were pressing, apartments were tiny, yet the dream of owning one felt like a
We recommend allocating 2-3 hours for your museum exploration. While admission is free,
cruel joke.
all visitors must make an online reservation through our official platform. Please present your ID
As I got older, trips back to Thanet opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was
card for entry. For an enhanced experience, audio guides are available for a rental fee of 20,
the sea. Wide yellow sands and even the touch of salt in the air, ordinary in childhood, suddenly
providing detailed commentary in multiple languages.
felt appealing. But I also started to miss the beat of small-town life: waving to people on the street,
Virtual Access
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noticing whose garden was overgrown, finding charm even in the pubs I had once dismissed. Today’s designers combine these elements with modern tastes, creating images that feel both
What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, familiar and new. As a result, such designs are accepted by people of different ages and are widely
and technologists have been priced out of London and are pouring to Thanet, bringing new ideas used in different industries, from food to fashion.
and drive. Now, when I head back home, I feel a mixture of pride and mild wonder: the place I However, the wide use of this style has also caused problems. With the help of digital tools,
once thought I’d leave forever has had a new bond I wasn’t expecting. many businesses can produce similar designs with little effort. In some cases, companies even rely
I’ll keep returning to Thanet, with eager willingness. Each visit reminds me that places, like on ready-made templates (模板) instead of original ideas. As a result, different brands may begin
people, can grow without losing their essence. I’ve come to love Thanet as more than just the to look alike, making it harder for consumers to tell them apart. This may weaken the unique
home I left; it is now the place it continues to become. image that a brand tries to build.
24. Why did the author want to leave Ramsgate Despite these concerns, this trend is unlikely to disappear soon. It reflects people’s desire for
A. It offered few job opportunities. B. It lacked modern entertainment. simple and enjoyable experiences in modern life. The key issue, therefore, is how such designs
C. It stuck to values he disagreed with. D. It failed to satisfy his desire to explore. can be used in a more creative way, rather than simply copied.
25. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s life in London 28. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A. Rich in possibilities. B. Socially diverse. A. The popularity of cartoon-like images in different places.
C. Filled with challenges. D. Financially stressful. B. The variety of products that now use cartoon-like designs.
26. What can we learn about the author’s bond with Thanet over time C. The growing use of human-like features in product branding.
A. It remains stable and strong. D. The bright colors and simple forms that make products noticeable.
29. What kind of designs do consumers tend to prefer
B. It is influenced by public opinions.
A. Those helping to ease their pressure.
C. It shifts from rejection to reconnection.
B. Those stressing serious product qualities.
D. It is shaped by his childhood experience.
C. Those bearing complicated human features.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
D. Those keeping with traditional formal styles.
A. The Sea in Memory B. Four Years Up North
30. What does the underlined word “inheritance” in paragraph 3 probably mean
C. The Hometown Out of Reach D. A Growing Place, a Growing Me
A. Origin. B. Copy. C. Tradition. D. Influence.
C 31. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
In recent years, a new trend has become common in branding: everyday products such as A. Digital tools encourage unique design ideas.
food, drinks and even tools are given human features, like smiling faces and simple arms and legs. B. Ready-made templates improve design efficiency.
These lively images can now be seen in shops, advertisements and online platforms. They are C. Consumers actively support creative brand images.
often bright in color and simple in form, which makes them easy to notice and remember. This D. Similar designs may weaken a brand’s unique identity.
raises a question: why are such cartoon-like designs so popular in branding D
One reason is their emotional appeal. In a fast-paced and sometimes stressful world, people are
Nitrogen fertiliser (氮 肥 ) is essential for modern agriculture but carries a heavy
naturally drawn to things that are simple and pared with more serious or formal designs,
environmental price, contributing to water pollution and soil degradation. However, simply
these playful images can make people feel relaxed. By giving human qualities to ordinary objects, brands
reducing its use is not a solution. Crops typically respond to nitrogen shortage by investing more
can create a friendly image and connect more easily with consumers. In this way, products become more
in root growth to search for nutrients, often at the expense of shoot (茎叶) development and grain
engaging and easier to remember, which may influence people’s choices.
Another reason is the inheritance of earlier artistic styles. This kind of design can be traced production. While adaptive in the wild, this root-shoot trade-off(权 衡 ) limits agricultural
back to early animation, where characters were drawn with simple shapes and clear expressions. productivity.
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For decades, the gene behind this trade-off has been unknown. In a new study, researchers 余选项。
from Nanjing Agricultural University, the University of Oxford, and the Chinese Academy of I work at a community library. Many people are under the assumption that public libraries
Sciences not only identified the gene responsible, but demonstrated that modifying it in rice can are no longer needed because of the Internet. The reality is far from that. 36
ensure stable shoot growth and yields even when nitrogen levels are low. The breakthrough could A simple Internet search for “cats” produces approximately 2.98 billion results in less than
ultimately reduce dependence on artificial fertilisers. one second. It is a huge number! How do you even begin to sort through all of those results We
In experiments, the team found that a gene in rice called WRINKLED1a has distinct roles in hear so much about “false news.” 37 Librarians are there to help. They have been trained,
the shoot and root. In the shoot, it switches on NGR5, a key gene that promotes branching. In the through special classes and workshops, to sort through all of the results and find incredible
roots, WRINKLED1a supports nitrogen uptake, but also prevents the formation of a protein sources. Author Neil Gaiman said, “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can
complex that would otherwise limit root growth. Interestingly, WRINKLED1a does not prevent
bring you back the right one.”
this protein complex in the shoot, showing that its roles are tissue-specific.
38 It helps connect people with the resources they need to find a job, continue their
From over 3,000 rice varieties, the team identified a naturally stronger version of the gene
education, and learn new skills. It helps seniors find resources they need to keep up with the
and used traditional plant breeding (育种) to put into varieties carrying a weaker form. Over three
“modern” world. It helps new parents develop a love for literacy in their children and bond with
field trials in Hainan and Anhui provinces, China, rice plants with this improved version
them. It helps local artists and craftsmen display their work. It helps students find the answers to
maintained a more stable root-to-shoot balance across different nitrogen conditions, resulting in a
those seemingly impossible homework questions. It allows people to meet and exchange ideas.
23.7% yield increase under low fertiliser use and a 19.9% increase under high fertiliser use.
Libraries are so much more than books and information. Yes, they are public computers,
Lead author Dr. Shan Li noted that WRINKLED1a helps rice avoid the usual “more roots,
Internet access, movies, music, programs and a thousand other thing. 39 They are places
less shoot” situation under nitrogen limitation, supporting stable yields with lower nitrogen inputs.
where people feel safe and welcomed. They are places where someone who has limited resources
“The next step is to investigate whether similar genes in other crops, such as wheat and corn, can
can freely access materials and equipment they wouldn’t otherwise be able to. They can, at times,
be used to achieve the same outcomes,” she added.
32. Which aspect of the root-shoot trade-off does the new study focus on be a harbor for someone who needs a quiet place to work or study.
A. Its economic cost. B. Its nutritional demand. Some of the best memories of my childhood involve going to the local library and in
C. Its genetic mechanism. D. Its environmental impact. speaking with many others in the neighborhood, they too have those same memories. They are
33. What can we learn about WRINKLED1a presently making those same memories with their children and grandchildren. 40 I don’t
A. Its function varies in different tissues. see the Internet achieving that connection.
B. Its effect is restricted to the shoot. A. We don’t know what sources to trust.
C. It promotes protein complex formation. B. The public library helps people better their lives.
D. It reduces nitrogen levels in the roots. C. The importance of library staff comes to the surface.
34. What might the study help to do according to the text D. However, libraries’ meaning and relevance goes even beyond that.
A. Contribute to food diversity. B. Facilitate sustainable farming. E. The public library brings people together to build a strong community.
C. Justify nitrogen fertiliser use. D. Advance rice breeding methods. F. In fact, it is because of the Internet that libraries are needed now more than ever.
35. What do Dr. Shan Li’s words suggest G. Every day children, students and adults use libraries to learn, grow and achieve their
A. The limitation of the research. B. A challenge in applying the findings. dreams.
C. The need to test the outcomes. D. A possible direction for further study.
第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分, 满分 12.5分） 第三部分 语言知识运用 ( 共两节，满分 30 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 第一节 (共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分)
高二期末英语试卷 第 4页(共 6页)
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 On behalf of Chinese motorcycle startup ZXMOTO, French rider Valentin Debise won two
的最佳选项。 races in the Supersport class of the World Superbike Championship, 56 (break) the
“Why would you do something like this ” I asked as the woman put her blouse back on. She long-standing dominance of European and Japanese giants like Ducati and Yamaha. Before
looked at me, 41 . “I mean, I’m very grateful,” I added, “But it can’t be nice having dozens of securing these victories in 2025, no Chinese brand 57 (finish) first in this international
students 42 you.” She shook her head and replied peacefully, “It’s my way of saying thank category, marking a historic moment.
you. This hospital saved my life. I 43 them.” The success story began in Chongqing, in 58 Zhang Xue, a former mechanic’s
I looked at her medical history in my notebook. Fifteen years ago, she was 44 of breast apprentice from Hunan province, founded ZXMOTO. The company debuted its first model, the
cancer. The tumor(肿瘤 ) was removed, and then she received 45 . Seven years later, the 500RR, at a trade exhibition in September 2024. By the end of 2025, the number of units 59
cancer 46 , and she underwent an operation to remove a breast. It was hard to imagine that (sell) by the company had reached 25,000, an impressive achievement for a newcomer.
someone suffering so much would willingly 47 themselves to the shame for baring her body Zhang made 60 clear that his decision to locate in Chongqing was driven by
to others. Yet she just wanted to repay the staff by 48 to be a patient for medical school the city’s complete industrial chain. Arriving in 2013 without any local 61 (connection),
finals, without expecting anything in return. he was quickly attracted by the abundance of motorcycle parts in local markets. Today, Chongqing
49 , I realize how much my training depended on such selfless people. Behind every
hosts over 40 vehicle manufacturers and more than 400 parts suppliers, offering 62 annual
doctor stand a number of 50 — those who donate their bodies for dissection(解剖), those
production capacity of 10 million vehicles. The local motorcycle industry has developed 63
who allow students to examine them, and those who share their 51 . What they went through
(dramatic) over the past decade.
is often tiring or uncomfortable, yet they receive little 52 .
Some netizens regarded Zhang’s remarkable story 64 a real-life version of the
These unsung heroes make medical education 53 . Their contributions are rarely
acknowledged. However, without them, young doctors couldn’t 54 their skills. While doctors popular Chinese film series Pegasus, which describes a racer with humble beginnings who,
might help people, they wouldn’t be in a(n) 55 to do so if people hadn’t helped them first. through sheer passion and determination, chases racing glory. The ZXMOTO success is not just a
41. A. surprised B. annoyed C. pleased D. disappointed win for the company but also a symbol of China’s growing 65 (strong) in the global
42. A. assisting B. detecting C. monitoring D. surrounding motorcycle industry.
43. A. adore B. owe C. praise D. treasure 第四部分：词汇和语法运用（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
44. A. convinced B. suspected C. informed D. reminded （注意：运用选择性必修二 Unit3-6所学内容，根据汉语提示或所给单词的适当形式写在答
45. A. surgery B. encouragement C. disinfection D. treatment
题卡上)
46. A. remained B. returned C. responded D. recovered
66. My mother used to tell me not to be too self-centered to have ______________ (同情) for
47. A. expose B. attach C. apply D. commit
48. A. tending B. pretending C. volunteering D. struggling those in need.
49. A. Looking back B. Holding on C. Turning around D. Setting out 67. They all agreed to expand the new company, but the _____________(expand) would cost
50. A. nurses B. heroes C. assistants D. inhabitants them a lot of money.
51. A. sufferings B. adventures C. miracles D. responsibilities 68. Planting more trees can help _________________ (弥补) for the habitat loss caused by urban
52. A. confirmation B. liberty C. recognition D. approval development.
53. A. inclusive B. precious C. mysterious D. accessible 69. We should strike a _____________ (和谐的) balance between economic development and the
54. A. reform B. prove C. enhance D. employ
delicate ecology.
55. A. attempt B. mood C. mission D. position
70. The ________________(保护) of cultural heritage requires not only government intervention
第二节（共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
but also public awareness.
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。
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71. The committee, _____________ (由...组成) of 15 experienced judges, will announce the final My name is Shaquille O’Neal, but no, I am not the legendary basketball star everyone knows.
results tomorrow. My parents are big basketball fans, so they named me after him, sparking my love-hate
72. It ______________(估计，估算) that the construction of the new subway line will reduce relationship with the name. We share only our passion for basketball; he’s a tall, famous icon,
average commuting time by at least 30 minutes while I’m a short boy who can barely dribble (运球) the ball without dropping it.
73. ____________________(使暴露,接触) to Chinese painting since childhood qualifies me for Every Saturday, the Central District’s Boys and Girls Club sponsors league-play for all age
this position. groups. My age group, 9 to 11, is the biggest. For years, I was always the last picked. “He’s too
74. The new ____________(倡议) aims to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours by small!” Louis, a team captain, would say coldly while my teammates laughed. I’d sit on the hard
encouraging carpooling. bench the whole game, and then lie to my dad about having fun, my heart aching to do my part for
75. ______________(比较) to last quarter, our sales have grown steadily, though the growth rate the team instead of just watching from the sidelines.
is still lower than expected. Last November, I got to play, thanks to Thanksgiving trips and flu season. I tried to make up
第五部分：写作 （满分 40 分） for my poor skills by being really aggressive. I would always defend the biggest kid on the other
第一节：应用文写作（满分 15分） team, and ended up with a bloody nose.
The Boys and Girls Club has a great nurse’s room. I know because I spent more time in it
假定你是校学生会主席李华。临近高三，你校高二年级仍有许多同学沉迷于手机。请你
than on the court. The nurse was a Vietnamese lady, and because none of the kids could
代表学生会写一封倡议书，呼吁同学们放下手机，珍惜时间。要点如下：
pronounce her name, they called her Skimmy. Skimmy didn’t know anything about basketball or
1．说明现状
any other American sports, but she was nice and had a pretty smile.
2．提出倡议。 By my twelfth nosebleed, Skimmy was my friend. It was she who finally helped me become
注意： a better player. “Mr. Shaq,” she said one Saturday, “I watch you play. You always get hurt.Why
1．写作词数应为 80个左右； do you play that way Why don’t you take advantage of what you are I watch you — you are
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 fast. You are speedier than a meteor(流星). Why don’t you get faster ”
Dear fellow students, 注意：
_______________________________________________________________________________ 1．续写词数应为 150 左右；
_______________________________________________________________________________ 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
_______________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 1: What Skimmy had said left me deep in thought. ________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Paragraph 2: Training for several days, I stepped onto the court with the new strategy.
Li Hua ______
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
第二节：读后续写（满分 25分）
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。
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英语答案
听力（每题 1分，共 20分）
1—5 CBAAC 6—10 ABCAC 11—15 BCACB 16—20 ABACB
阅读理解（每题 2.5分，共 50分）
A篇 21-23 DBC
B篇 24-27 DCCD
C篇 28-31 CADD
D篇 32-35 CABD
七选五 36-40 FABDE
完形填空（每题 1分，共 15分）
41-45 ADBCD
46-50 BACAB
51-55 ACDCD
语法填空（每题 1.5分，共 15分）
56. breaking 57. had finished 58. which
59. sold 60. it 61. connections
62. an 63. dramatically 64. as 65.
strength
单词填空（每题 1分，共 10分）
66. sympathy 67. expansion pensate
69. harmonious 70. conservation 71. consisting
72. is estimated 73. Having been exposed/Being exposed/Exposure
74. initiative pared
第五部分：写作 （满分 40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分 15分）
Dear Fellow Students,
With senior three around the corner, it is alarming that many of us still remain obsessed
with smartphones, wasting hours on scrolling phones aimlessly. In light of this, I strongly
advocate all senior two students disconnecting from cellphones and reconnecting with our
academic priorities.
We can start with setting daily limits on phone use, restricting it to 30 minutes every day.
Moreover, it’s more than rewarding to replace screen time with meaningful activities such as
reviewing, discussing problems with classmates, or simply doing some light stretching to get
refreshed. To make these new habits stick, why not form small mutual-support groups, where
we gently remind and encourage one another to get rid of this bad habit
Time waits for no one, and neither does our dream. Let’s take action before it’s too late.
Put down your phone and pick up your ambition!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（满分 25分）
Paragraph 1:
What Skimmy had said left me deep in thought. For years, I had been trying to imitate the
great O’Neal—powerful, towering, and unstoppable. But unlike him, I was small, quick, and
invisible on the court. Maybe that was my strength, not my weakness. That night, Skimmy’s
words kept flashing back in my mind: “You are speedier than a meteor.” For the first time, I
stopped wishing to be someone else and started thinking about taking full advantage of my
strength. For the following days, I grabbed my ball and headed to the court, not to practice
combating others, but to train my footwork, my crossovers, and my sprints. I practiced
running past imaginary defenders, changing directions in an instant, and making fast passes.
I wasn’t trying to be big anymore—I was trying to be lightning.
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Training for several days, I stepped onto the court with the new strategy. When Louis
picked his team, he gave me his usual cold stare, but this time I just smiled. When the game
kicked off, I stayed calm rather than defend the biggest opponent aimlessly. The moment the
ball came to me, I dashed past a defender like a gust of wind, passing it to an open teammate
for an easy score. My speed created space, fortunately breaking their defence, which made
Louis stunned speechless. I didn’t score many points myself, but I assisted my teammates to
secure several scores. When the final whistle rang, Louis patted me on the shoulder, praising,
“Not bad, Shaq.” I walked past the bench, looked toward the nurse’s room, and saw Skimmy
giving me a thumbs-up through the window. That day, it finally dawned on me that instead of
being a giant, I just needed to be myself, only faster.
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M: Do I need a card to enter the building
W: Yes. You'll get your card this afternoon. Now let me show you around and say hello to
everyone. And then we'll talk about your job duties.
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W: Would you like some more roast beef It's the chef's signature dish.
W: No, thanks. It's really good. But I can't manage any more.
Text 3
W: Hey, look at this one in the newspaper: fishermen fishing at Lake Victoria in Tanzania.
M: Wow, the unique atmosphere is perfectly caught by the photographer.
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W: It's almost midnight, Max. You've got a long drive tomorrow.
M: Okay. Another fifteen minutes from my travel blog. And I'll be done.
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W: Hello, Mr. Waterman. This is Sarah Jones. I'm stuck on the highway. There's a serious
accident. I'm afraid I can't arrive before noon. Could we meet this afternoon
M: Okay. I'll see my doctor at one and will be available after two.
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M: Lisa, you're English, but you live here. What do you love about Copenhagen
W: (6)It has everything big cities offer-cafes, theaters, museums-but it is still relaxing and
manageable. Unlike London, you don't feel constant pressure here.
M: Was this lifestyle why you first came
W: No, (7)I originally came for a three-month project at a law firm. After finishing it, they
offered me a permanent job. I took it and stayed.
Text 7
W: Garden hotel. May I help you
M: Hello, this is Mike from Gilbert company. We'd like to book a dinner for next Tuesday
W: Certainly, Mr. Lee. Could you let me know how many guests you're expecting
And if you have a specific budget in mind
M: Yes, (8)we're expecting twenty people. And we're aiming for thirty pounds per person.
W: Understood. Is..occasion
M: (9) Yes. It's to honor a staff member who is retiring next month.
W: That sounds. would you like the dinner to start
M: At six thirty pm.
W: OK. (10)Would you like a detailed menu with prices
M: (10)Yes. (10)Could you email it to Mike Lee at
W: (10)No problem. I'm on it.
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W: Dear listeners. (11) The song We've just heard was made with an AI version of Jenny's
singing voice.
M: Yeah. Earlier this year, Jenny announced that she'd let anybody make a song using her
AI voice as long as they were entitled and shared their profits with her. And in just a few
weeks, more than three hundred new songs were created using her AI voice.
W: (12)Incredible. Just imagine: Jenny may have been at home, drinking a glass of wine,
while her AI clone voice worked hard to sing her songs. (11)(12) This could be an attractive
new business model for a pop star.
M: Indeed. (11)(13)But some of our listeners called to say they want to hear Jenny's real voice.
Now let's play one of her greatest hits: Show me your love.
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M: Dr. Evans, you just said that these ancient texts are actually the recipes from ancient
Babylonia. Can you tell us more
W: (14) Ancient Babylonia is home to many of the things that we use in our cooking today. I
bet about fifty percent of the energy you need every day comes from vegetables or animals
that originated in this area.
M: Why have these texts taken so long to come to light
W: (15) These ancient texts have been known since the 1920s but were thought to be medical
texts. (16) In the 1940s, Mary Hussey, an American scholar,suggested that they might be
about food. But people didn't believe her until French author, Jean Bottero, in the 1980s was
asked to write an article about cooking in the past. He had heard about the texts, so he went
to Yale University, and found out that they were indeed about food.
14. What does Evans say about ancient Babylonia
A. It is rich in energy resources.
B. It is home to several languages
C. It is the birthplace of many foods
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Before we begin today's experiment, let's review the lab rules. (17)First, safety glasses must
be worn at all times, even if you're only watching. Second, never mix chemicals unless the
instructions tell you to do so. Today we're using a strong acid which can cause serious burns
if it touches your skin. (18)If any chemical container is knocked over, don't panic. Tell me
immediately and I'll handle the cleanup. Also, keep your hair tied back and avoid wearing
loose clothes. We will work in pairs.One person will handle the tools while the other records
the data. (19)Switch roles after every three trials to ensure everyone gets practice. Remember:
the goal is accurate data, not speed. (20)If you finish early, do not start a new
experiment.Instead, clean your workspace thoroughly. Any questions No All right. Let's
have a safe and productive class.

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