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甘肃临洮中学2026-2027学年高二下学期期末考试
英语试题（三）
一、阅读理解
A
Kent & Sussex Poetry Society’s Open Poetry Competition, 2026
We are pleased to announce that our annual Open Poetry Competition is now open for entries (参赛作品).
As in previous years, we offer seven prizes:
1st Prize: 1,000
2nd Prize: 300
3rd Prize: 100
4th Prize: 4× 50
Entry fee: Any number of poems can be submitted (递交), on payment of 5 per poem, or 4 each for three poems or more. (ENTRY IS BY EMAIL ONLY)
Deadline for receipt of entries: January 31st, 2026.
Requirements:
●The competition is for anyone aged 16 and over, from anywhere in the world.
●Poems must be in English, on any subject, in any style, no longer than 40 lines.
●Poems should not have been published elsewhere (including self-published) by April 21st, 2026, and should be written by yourself. Also, they should not be entered into any other competition.
●Please send your poems by email to kentandsussexpoetry@ in a single Word or PDF attachment.
●All poems are judged anonymously (匿名), so you should not bear your name, nor any other form of identification.
In your covering email, please give:
Your name and postal address
●A list of the titles of all poems submitted
The date you made your PayPal payment
Further information:
All entries are read by the judge, Mimi Khalvati, whose decision is final. No person may win more than one prize. Prize winners only will be contacted with news of the judge’s decision by mid-April. The results will be announced on our website on April 22nd, 2026. Prize-winning poems will be posted on our website, and also included in our annual Folio publication. Prize winners will also be invited to read those poems at our monthly meeting in Tunbridge Wells in April, where Mimi will also read from her own work.
1. How much should a participant pay for three poems
A． 4. B． 5. C． 12. D． 15.
2. What is a requirement for an entry
A．It consists of over 40 lines. B．It must be an original work.
C．It is written by someone under 16. D．It is submitted in two different forms.
3. Which of the following is for prize winners
A．Being invited to a meeting. B．Writing a poem with Mimi.
C．Publishing all of their works. D．Providing suitable job offers.
B
For many years, the kitchen was a place I was afraid of rather than enjoyed. Despite my love for food and the excitement of trying new flavors, I was often discouraged by the fear of failing or making mistakes.
When I was a little girl, cooking wasn’t something I was encouraged to try on my own. Most meals were prepared by family members who made them seemingly effortlessly, which only made me feel more incapable. When I attempted to help, I was easily discouraged by the complexity of recipes and the number of things I had to handle all at once — shopping, timing, seasoning, and more.
As I grew older, that fear didn’t fade. I often chose to order food or rely on simple, premade items because the kitchen seemed like a minefield where one misstep could lead to disaster.
One day, I reached a breaking point. I was tired of missing out on the satisfaction of making meals and wanted to feel more in control of what I ate. I decided that I had to face my fear head-on rather than avoid it.
My approach was to break things down into manageable steps. I picked recipes that were beginner-friendly and focused on mastering basic techniques before moving on to more complicated dishes. Initially (起初), I overcooked vegetables, mixed ingredients incorrectly, and at times completely forgot to add key components (成分). Instead of feeling defeated, I began viewing those moments as valuable lessons. Repetition was also key. By practicing simple recipes multiple times, I became more familiar with cooking processes. Repetition made me less anxious.
As I gained hands-on experience, I started feeling more capable and was willing to experiment with new recipes and ingredients. Now, the kitchen has become a playground of discovery for me.
4. What can be learned about the author as a child
A．She could prepare most simple meals.
B．She was a good helper in the kitchen.
C．She often intended to try complex recipes.
D．She wasn’t motivated to cook on her own.
5. What does the underlined word “fade” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Balance. B．Disappear. C．Repeat. D．Erupt.
6. What were the author’s cooking sessions like at first according to paragraph 5
A．They didn’t go very well. B．They ruined her confidence.
C．They were free from mistakes. D．They kept her in a good mood.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Learn a Lesson Eventually B．Overcome Fear in the Kitchen
C．Experiment with New Recipes D．Master Cooking Skills Effortlessly
C
Raccoons (浣熊), often called “trash pandas” for searching rubbish bins, are changing as they live closer to humans. A study suggests these masked mammals are even starting to look “cuter”, a result of living near us.
Scientists examined nearly 20,000 photos. They found urban raccoons have a “clear reduction in snout (吻部) length” compared to rural ones. This physical change is like early domestication in pets, suggesting urban raccoons are becoming more comfortable and less fearful around people, adapting to our world.
Raffaela Lesch, a co-author, explained “urban domestication” often begins with human waste. “Trash is really the kick-starter,” she said. “Wherever humans go, there’s trash — and animals love our trash.” This easy food source draws raccoons into human areas, increasing interaction.
Living near humans creates strong pressure. Raccoons less aggressive or afraid are more likely to find food, survive, and reproduce. Their genes for calmer behaviors and shorter snouts are passed on. This is consistent with “domestication syndrome”, physical changes like smaller facial bones, seen when animals adapt to humans. These traits are also seen in pets, like dogs from wolves.
The study highlights that only animals with “dampened flight responses” — less likely to run away when frightened — thrive (繁荣生存) in urban settings (successfully grow, develop, and flourish in city environments). This process is a clear example of natural selection. It reminds us that our daily lives and environments can lead to unexpected evolutionary (进化的) changes in the animal kingdom, showing the complex human-nature relationship.
8. What does urban raccoons’ reduced snout length imply
A．Their sense of smell gets clearer. B．They feel much safer near people.
C．They increasingly refuse urban life. D．Their hunting abilities grow sharper.
9. Why does Raffaela Lesch call human trash a “kick-starter”
A．To explain initial species interaction. B．To illustrate raccoons’ feeding habits.
C．To warn about environmental damage. D．To emphasize easy access to resources.
10. What helps raccoons succeed in urban areas
A．Their rapid reproductive cycle. B．Their ability to find new homes.
C．Their improved sense of hearing. D．Their calmer, less fearful nature.
11. What can we conclude from this study
A．Masked mammals are adaptable species. B．Human presence drives animal evolution.
C．Animals will always avoid human contact. D．Urban environments pose risks for wildlife.
D
AI models lack human senses like smell and touch, limiting their understanding of concepts such as flowers or humor. While advanced models show impressive language skills, their understanding nevertheless differs fundamentally from humans due to missing sensory experiences.
Researchers at the Ohio State University compared humans and AI models in understanding nearly 4,500 words. Both groups rated each word for a variety of aspects, such as the level of emotional arousal (唤醒) they bring to mind, or their links to senses and physical interaction with different parts of the body. It turns out that people and AI have a similar conceptual map of words that don't relate to interactions with the outside world, but differ greatly when words are linked to senses and physical actions.
The problem lies in AI models’ text-only training. Models trained on both images and text showed closer consistency with human responses. As researchers note: “Multi-modal training brings greater benefits than expected.” This suggests future AI models may need a robot body to gain such experience.
Philip Feldman at the University of Maryland says that giving AI models a robot body and exposing them to sensorimotor (感觉运动的) input would probably result in a jump in ability, but that we will have to be very careful about how this is done, given the risk of robots causing physical harm to people around them.
Avoiding such risks would mean adding limits to robot actions, or only using soft robots that can cause no harm for training, says Feldman — but that would have its own downsides.
“This is going to mess up their view of the world,” says Feldman. “One of the things they would learn is that you can bounce off (弹开) things, because they have little mass. Put such deep understanding that has to do with physical contact in a real robot with mass and you would have robots believing that they could just crash into each other at full speed.”
12. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us
A．Sensory gaps limit AI models’ understanding.
B．Sensory training expands AI models’ capabilities.
C．AI models fail to understand complex human ideas.
D．AI models are better than humans at language skills.
13. How did researchers compare humans and AI models in the study
A．By assessing their vocabulary.
B．By comparing their writing styles.
C．By testing their performance in a game.
D．By contrasting their interpretation of words.
14. What can be inferred about equipping AI models with a robot body
A．It decreases their potential risks.
B．It boosts their learning competence.
C．It improves their ability to innovate.
D．It increases their chances of self-recovery.
15. What is Feldman mainly worried about regarding robots
A．They may not move fast enough. B．They will lack basic emotions.
C．They might misjudge their strength. D．They could fail to follow orders.
七选五
You may have heard the old expression “shake it off”. It’s comforting to know that with the power of the mind, it’s possible to shift your perspective. Through letting go and moving forward, a brighter future may be possible. ____16____ An ancient mind-body technique called “somatic shaking” is becoming popular. The practice helps people release tension and reconnect with a sense of calm.
____17____ Dr. Scott Lyons, a clinical holistic psychologist, says that while every mammal (哺乳动物) does it naturally, it’s easy to overlook what your body needs in modern society. In fact, spending long hours on the computer, watching TV, or scrolling on your phone can cause the body to freeze or stay in a stressed state. “Shaking is literally the completion of the things we were meant to do as part of our human evolution (进化),” Lyons adds.
You can try this fun and simple activity each morning or whenever you feel like it can help. There are several ways to try this activity.
Do a standing full-body shake. Place your feet hip-width apart and start softly shaking your legs. ____18____ This way can help your whole body let go of tension.
Another method is the knee-bounce shake, which involves bending your knees slightly and gently bouncing up and down. When combined with allowing your arms to hang loose, it will be more effective. ____19____
You can also move the upper half of your body with an arm and shoulder shake. Allow your arms to shake loosely from your shoulders. This may help release stress in the upper back and neck.
Whether it’s through dancing or jumping around, this simple practice can help calm the mind and body. ____20____
A．The concept could go beyond the mind.
B．Plant your feet on the ground and shake it out.
C．Stress can cause tightness to get trapped in the body.
D．Science reveals why somatic shaking may be effective.
E．Allow the movement to make its way upwards to your shoulders.
F．Therefore, take one shake when you want to reconnect with yourself.
G．Benefits include relaxing the lower part of your body and your nervous system.
二、完形填空
I’ve tended to keep myself away from uncomfortable situations. I’ve always sought ____21____ in the path of least resistance, looking for predictability. My days were ____22____ spent going to the same gym and shopping at the same store.
One fall morning, I told my friend I was ____23____ here. And I was aware that I was ____24____ situations that pushed me out of my comfort zone. I had seen how I was ____25____ my own prison, but didn’t know how to break out. The advice she gave me ____26____ my life. “Starting today, do something every day that ____27____ you,” she said.
I agreed and decided to ____28____ fear. I tried to explore new and ____29____ opportunities. My adventure to seek out fear transformed me into a person who said yes to the things I used to say no to. My friend’s ____30____ made me overcome fear and take actions actively. In the years to come, following my friend’s suggestion enriched my life and ____31____ doors that I didn’t even know had been closed.
Years of practicing being brave made bravery easier. I felt confident and ____32____ for the first time in my life. When my husband presented me with the real possibility of taking a new job and moving to a foreign country, my answer is “Yes.”
Accepting and even ____33____ for opportunities that terrify me is meaningful. It has ____34____ me with the knowledge that I can use to do ____35____ things. Fear is a teacher.
21. A．connection B．freedom C．fun D．safety
22. A．immediately B．occasionally C．usually D．rarely
23. A．found B．protected C．sent D．stuck
24. A．avoiding B．improving C．accepting D．ignoring
25. A．exchanging B．creating C．kicking D．destroying
26. A．turned around B．broke down C．got over D．set aside
27. A．satisfies B．interests C．scares D．calms
28. A．understand B．hug C．hide D．identify
29. A．challenging B．reasonable C．manageable D．inspiring
30. A．invitation B．forgiveness C．encouragement D．involvement
31. A．discovered B．examined C．kept D．opened
32. A．capable B．patient C．busy D．careful
33. A．sparing B．paying C．working D．searching
34. A．defended B．weakened C．equipped D．corrected
35. A．specific B．incredible C．strange D．complex
三、语法填空
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。
Shanghai Jiushi Art Museum opened its first exhibition, Before the Earth Falls Down, at its new address on Wednesday. Several famous artists participated ____36____ the exhibition. The museum is now in the historic McBain Building, also known as the Asia Building, at No. 1 the Bund home.
The space was formerly the Bund One Art Museum, and up to now, it ____37____ (host) Claude Monet’s Impression Sunrise, Titian’s Flora, as well as ____38____ (piece) by Botticelli and contemporary artists. Originally ____39____ (construct) in 1916, the McBain Building is one of the landmark examples of New Classical architecture on Shanghai’s waterfront. Jiushi Art Museum’s relocation to the building is part of a ____40____ (consistency) effort to revitalize historical structures in the area.
“In renovating (修缮) the second and third floors, we determined ____41____ (preserve) the original arched windows to create a dialogue between the artworks inside and the Bund landscape outside," said Tang Mingze, project manager of the museum.
The museum is part of a much broader cultural network that includes the Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery and the Jiushi Art Salon at 230 Beijing Road East. “We aim to promote diversified artistic ____42____ (integrate) and activation of these heritage buildings, enriching public experiences in this iconic Shanghai district,” Tang added.
Running through June 28, the ____43____ (absorb) exhibition Before the Earth Falls Down features nine contemporary artists from China and abroad, ____44____ works — spanning installations, paintings, video and sound — explore the rapid loss of biodiversity ____45____ the pressing realities of global environmental crises.
36.____ 37.____ 38.____ 39.____ 40.____
41.____ 42.____ 43.____ 44.____ 45.____
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你的朋友Jin在学习英语时经常遇到陌生单词，他总在电子翻译笔和纸质字典之间犹豫，为此，他想咨询你的意见。请你给他写一封推荐信，内容包括：
1. 推荐其中一种工具；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：电子翻译笔electronic translation pen
Dear Jin,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、书面表达（读后续写）
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。
My younger sister Lily had always longed for a cat. Every birthday and every Spring Festival, she made the same wish. My parents, however, remained unconvinced, firmly believing that keeping a pet would be more trouble than pleasure, especially with two busy students in the family.
Everything changed unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon.
On my way home from school, I noticed a small gray cat sitting near the entrance of our apartment building. It wasn’t afraid at all. Instead, it followed me upstairs, slipped into our living room, and settled there as if it had already decided where it belonged. Lily let out a scream of excitement.
“She chose us!” Lily announced, her voice trembling with certainty.
My father immediately pointed to the cat hair gathering on the sofa, while my mother raised concerns about feeding schedules once exam pressure set in. After a long and cautious discussion, they finally agreed to keep the cat for one week — as a trial.
We named it “Cloud,” inspired by its soft fur. In the beginning, things went smoothly. Cloud spent most of the day sleeping and followed Lily from room to room, like a loyal shadow. But soon, problems appeared. Cloud would often knock over a flower pot, scratch the curtains, and jump onto the dining table.
Each small accident added to the growing unease. “This is exactly what we feared,”my father remarked. Lily tried to defend Cloud, promising to take full responsibility. I remained mostly silent, watching how quickly excitement gave way to tension.
On a cold evening, after Cloud accidentally spilled a cup of water onto my homework, I lost my temper and shouted. The room fell silent. Cloud jumped down at once and hid under the sofa, curling up into a ball and not taking a single step out. Lily looked up at me, tears welling in her eyes.
Later that night, I found her sitting on the floor, softly calling Cloud’s name. However, it refused to come out.
“If we send it away,” Lily asked in a low voice, “will it live a good life ”
Her question lingered in my mind long after she went to bed.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever.
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By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.C 2.B 3.A
4.D 5.B 6.A 7.B
8.B 9.A 10.D 11.B
12.A 13.D 14.B 15.C
七选五 16.A 17.C 18.E 19.G 20.F
二、完形填空
21.D 22.C 23.D 24.A 25.B
26.A 27.C 28.B 29.A 30.C
31.D 32.A 33.D 34.C 35.B
三、语法填空
36.in
37.has hosted
38.pieces
39.constructed
40.consistent
41.to preserve
42.integration
43.absorbing
44.whose
45.and
四、书信范文（推荐纸质词典）
Dear Jin,
I’m writing to advise you to choose a paper dictionary rather than an electronic translation pen.
Paper dictionaries push you to look up words step by step, helping you memorize spellings and usages deeply. Besides, they won’t distract you with pop-up videos or games. Though translation pens are fast, they make you rely on instant answers without thinking.
I hope my advice will be helpful to you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever. It lay weakly under the sofa without eating anything. My parents and I took turns to take care of it. We bought pet medicine and warm milk for it, staying up late to check its temperature. Lily sat beside it all the time, whispering soft words to comfort it. Watching its thin body, all of us forgot those small troubles it had caused before. We just hoped it could recover soon.
By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision. We decided to keep Cloud forever. The days of nursing Cloud made us realize how much we loved this little cat. My parents said they were willing to share feeding and cleaning work together. From then on, Cloud became a real member of our family, bringing warmth and laughter to every ordinary day.

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