高中英语试题

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。

Not too long ago, on a cold winter night, there was a teenager who wanted more screen time and a parent who said no. The teenager was advocating for her right to scroll（翻屏）for an extra 30 minutes. The parent argued that none of her friends’ parents let them have screens after 9 o’clock. “I thought, in this family, we don’t compare ourselves with other people, Dad?” the teenager replied. The parent — who was me, by the way — just got served. Since they were young, I have told my kids not to compare themselves with other people. I have argued countless times that comparisons are the “thief of joy”.

Although my daughter didn’t win, she did help expose one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever given. In my defence, I did what we’ve all done before, which is repeat received wisdom without exploring the nuances. But now is the time to set the record straight, which starts with questioning the idea that all social comparison is unhealthy.

Social comparisons do, of course, often get us into emotional trouble. But they can be harnessed（利用）for our betterment if we understand how they work. The social comparisons we make — ones that lead us to feel good or bad about ourselves — are vital to our ability to thrive（成长）. Science provides a guide we can use to harness the way we perform these comparisons to reduce their negative emotional impacts.

Comparing yourself with someone who is outperforming you could result in feelings of envy if you focus on the things they have and you don’t, or it can be energizing and inspiring if you use these comparisons as a source of motivation, for example, “If they can achieve that, so can I.” Comparing yourself with someone who is doing worse than you could result in fear and worry if you think about how you could fall into similar circumstances, or it can draw out feelings of gratitude and appreciation if you use that comparison to broaden your views — for example, “Wow, things could be much worse; I’m doing great.”

What I wish I taught my daughter earlier are these nuances. How we feel about ourselves rests not just on whom we compare ourselves with but also on how we think about that comparison. That’s something we all have control over.

（1）How did the author feel about his daughter’s argument?

A．

Excited.

B．

Inspired.

C．

Energized.

D．

Relieved.

（2）What does the word “nuances” underlined in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A．	Major achievements.	B．	Complex feelings.
C．	Significant impacts.	D．	Fine differences.

（3）Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．	Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Become a Healthy Habit
B．	Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Strengthen Family Ties
C．	Social Comparisons Can Get Us into Emotional Trouble
D．	Social Comparisons Can Be Controlled by Science

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Throughout our Junior year, my classmates and I have been worried about what colleges will see when they look at our whole life story reduced to a single 200-word essay. Will the golden word “success” form in their minds when they review our achievements? Or will they see the big word “fail” in red? The shadow of this mysterious（神秘的）institution steals away what success means to us.

My first step of redefining success began with course registrations. It is a well-known fact, especially in my school, that Junior year is the time of packing many AP classes into the schedule. When asked why they chose so many AP classes, my friends responded: “I don’t know.” They themselves don’t know why they are following the crowd and longing for the pressures of academic difficulty. Therefore, they do not feel the satisfaction of being academically challenged.

Completing many courses no longer brings out the feeling of success because more than four AP classes per year is a norm set by top universities. Determined to follow my instincts（本能）on what I felt success means, I only chose two classes that I knew I would enjoy. The feeling of success was no longer attached to what grade I received but to the pure joy of learning.

Even my failures are attached to a feeling of success; after I take a step back and look at the big picture, I see them as a launching pad（平台）for my next big achievement. In the ninth grade, I went in for my first group interview for a leadership position as a shy girl. Not standing a chance against competitive applicants, I came out of the interview with an upset look. Nevertheless, this interview wasn’t a wasted opportunity. I talked to one of the senior applicants who answered questions in a way that reflected the faith she had in herself.

This year, with an open mind and new knowledge in mind, I walked into another group interview while telling myself I was that cool senior. I managed to secure a leadership position. Ultimately, success came little by little.

（1）Throughout the Junior year, what was the author’s major concern?

A．	Pressure from choosing AP classes.	B．	Performance in group interviews.
C．	Competition with seniors.	D．	Recognition by colleges.

（2）The author chose fewer AP classes because of _______.

A．	her own understanding of success	B．	her desire for academic challenges
C．	her strong urge to follow the crowd	D．	her dream of entering a top university

（3）Which would best describe the author’s first group interview?

A．

Dignifying.

B．

Rewarding.

C．

Engaging.

D．

Relaxing.

（4）What can we learn from this passage?

A．	Everyone is the maker of their own success.
B．	Success favours those with a golden heart.
C．	Success knocks at your door only once.
D．	A college holds the key to success.

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Join us for TransForm, the interactive summer camp that helps you teens find your passion by participating in various activities and connecting with others.

Experience TransForm

TransForm allows you to get to focus on your chosen track through subject matter talks, hands-on workshops, and off-site experiences. However, if you are unsure what track you want, you still get to explore any workshop you want as part of our Explore Workshops. Besides, your parents will also be able to participate in workshops selected just for them to learn about cutting-edge science.

Schedule of Programming

Programming Tracks

·Agricultural Science: Introducing you to areas such as biology, urban farming, and environmental science so that you can explore the field of agriculture

·Community Booster: Guiding you to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges and create transformative progress to benefit all communities

·Healthy Living: Empowering you to make healthy decisions in such areas as nutrition and emotional well-being, and lead healthy lifestyles

·Science Lab: Leading you to explore the skills you need to succeed in life in key areas like computer science, robotics, and physics

（1）TransForm allows the teens to____________.

A．	select workshops for their parents	B．	prepare track topics for the camp
C．	design programme activities	D．	attend hands-on sessions

（2）According to the schedule, which activity can the teens participate in?

A．	Keynote Speech on 17 July.	B．	Youth Panel on 18 July.
C．	Celebration on 19 July.	D．	Programme Showcase on 20 July.

（3）What can the teens do in the Programming Tracks?

A．	Build urban communities.	B．	Serve as guides on a farm.
C．	Learn about healthy living.	D．	Volunteer in a science lab.

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When （1） （travel）, we engage with cultures and experiences. However, according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund, tourists （2） （leave）over 1.3 billion tons of food waste last year, （3） accounted for about 8% of the total global gas release in 2024. To reduce our impact, we can take simple steps: empty the fridge before heading out, and choose sustainable dining options. These efforts help us travel more responsibly. After all, exploring the world shouldn’t come （4） the planet’s expense.

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When was the last time you took on a tough choice? Maybe this morning you debated whether to get up or stay in bed slightly （1） （long）. Making choices is part of life. By the time you brushed your teeth, you （2） （make）several decisions even without noticing. Some choices are quick, while others take more thought. Usually, better outcomes （3） （achieve）through a thorough understanding of strategies like risk tolerance.

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Most days after school, I love walking in the forest with my dog Nick. It’s （1） （peace）, especially around sunset. Nick has a fun time smelling the leaves and running after rabbits. When Nick runs ahead, I hear him barking excitedly. I sometimes call him back, worried that he might have someone （2） （scare）. The truth, though, is （3） could be guessed——there’s never anyone else here. Just me, Nick, and the quiet forest.

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

At 15, I excelled academically yet felt overshadowed and unnoticed. The （1） to stand out consumed me, pushing me towards a regrettable decision.

One day, during a class in the IT lab with my classmates, our teacher mentioned missing computer parts. （2） looks exchanged, everyone wondered how it could happen in a（n） （3） lab. “It’s possible to open that lock with another key,” I said. Instantly, eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. It was a rush I had never experienced before. Enjoying all the eyes on me, I （4） how to open the lock.

Little did I realize that single moment would ruin everything.

The following day, called to the headmaster’s office, I found myself accused of stealing the missing parts. “I didn’t do it, sir,” I argued, but suspicion （5） his eyes. His repeated （6） intensified, pushing me to the edge of fear and tears. In a desperate attempt to escape the mounting pressure, I （7） confessed（承认）.

The headmaster asked my father to come to school, whose shaky faith in me brought a mix of relief and （8） . My father gently asked me if I understood the gravity of my actions. （9） , I confessed my misguided longing for recognition. In the headmaster’s office, my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: “I trust my son. He is not a thief.”

With my father’s support, I learned a valuable lesson: （10） cannot be forced; true recognition comes from honourable acts.

（1）

A．

promise

B．

competition

C．

desire

D．

hesitation

（2）

A．

Curious

B．

Hopeful

C．

Distant

D．

Envious

（3）

A．

expensive

B．

locked

C．

modern

D．

abandoned

（4）

A．

discovered

B．

recommended

C．

demonstrated

D．

imagined

（5）

A．

caught

B．

clouded

C．

hurt

D．

brightened

（6）

A．

questioning

B．

reminding

C．

complaining

D．

requesting

（7）

A．

warmly

B．

readily

C．

randomly

D．

falsely

（8）

A．

pride

B．

patience

C．

shame

D．

surprise

（9）

A．

Generously

B．

Tearfully

C．

Carelessly

D．

Strangely

（10）

A．

tolerance

B．

gratitude

C．

sympathy

D．

attention

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。

I met Gunter on a cold, wet and unforgettable evening in September. I had planned to fly to Vienna and take a bus to Prague for a conference. Due to a big storm, my flight had been delayed by an hour and a half. I touched down in Vienna just 30 minutes before the departure of the last bus to Prague. The moment I got off the plane, I ran like crazy through the airport building and jumped into the first taxi on the rank without a second thought.

That was when I met Gunter. I told him where I was going, but he said he hadn't heard of the bus station. I thought my pronunciation was the problem, so I explained again more slowly, but he still looked confused. When I was about to give up, Gunter fished out his little phone and rang up a friend. After a heated discussion that lasted for what seemed like a century, Gunter put his phone down and started the car.

Finally, with just two minutes to spare we rolled into the bus station. Thankfully, there was a long queue（队列） still waiting to board the bus. Gunter parked the taxi behind the bus, turned around, and looked at me with a big smile on his face. "We made it," he said.

Just then I realised that I had zero cash in my wallet. I flashed him an apologetic smile as I pulled out my Portuguese bankcard. He tried it several times, but the card machine just did not play along. A feeling of helplessness washed over me as I saw the bus queue thinning out.

At this moment, Gunter pointed towards the waiting hall of the bus station. There, at the entrance, was a cash machine. I jumped out of the car, made a mad run for the machine, and popped my card in, only to read the message: "Out of order. Sorry."

注意：

（1）续写词数应为150个左右；

（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

I ran back to Gunter and told him the bad news.

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Four days later, when I was back in Vienna, I called Gunter as promised.

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假定你是李华，上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：

（1）你完成的作品；

（2）你的感想。

注意：

（1）写作词数应为80个左右；

（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Dear Chris,

I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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。

Chinese cultural elements commemorating（纪念）Tang Xianzu, （1） is known as “the Shakespeare of Asia,” add an international character to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s hometown.

Tang and Shakespeare were contemporaries and both died in 1616. Although they could never have met, there are common （2） （theme）in their works, said Paul Edmondson, head of research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. “Some of the things that Tang was writing about （3） （be）also Shakespeare’s concerns. I happen to know that Tang’s play The Peony Pavilion（《牡丹亭》）is similar in some ways （4） Romeo and Juliet.”

A statue commemorating Shakespeare and Tang was put up at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Garden in 2017. Two years later, a six-meter-tall pavilion, （5） （inspire）by The Peony Pavilion, （6） （build）at the Firs Garden, just ten minutes’ walk from Shakespeare’s birthplace.

Those cultural elements have increased Stratford’s international （7） （visible）, said Edmondson, adding that visitors walking through the Birthplace Garden were often amazed （8） （find）the connection between the two great writers.

（9） （recall）watching a Chinese opera version of Shakespeare’s play Richard III in Shanghai and meeting Chinese actors who came to Stratford a few years ago to perform parts of The Peony Pavilion, Edmondson said, “It was very exciting to hear the Chinese language （10） see how Tang’s play was being performed.”

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。

When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to （1） , Italy was the clear winner.

During my first visit to Italy, I （2） to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to （3） a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and （4） my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language （5） . After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how （6） Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to （7） me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small （8） of kindness that make a new country feel like home.

As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my （9） quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional （10） , and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families （11） for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can （12） . These meals are always （13） by laughter and joy. Whatever （14） life in Italy might have, the problems are （15） once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family.

（1）

A．

study

B．

rent

C．

visit

D．

settle

（2）

A．

planned

B．

struggled

C．

refused

D．

happened

（3）

A．

string

B．

hang

C．

mix

D．

match

（4）

A．

improved

B．

assessed

C．

admired

D．

praised

（5）

A．

course

B．

barrier

C．

area

D．

test

（6）

A．

open-minded

B．

strong-willed

C．

warm-hearted

D．

well-informed

（7）

A．

remind

B．

allow

C．

persuade

D．

order

（8）

A．

tricks

B．

promises

C．

acts

D．

duties

（9）

A．

ambition

B．

success

C．

appetite

D．

growth

（10）

A．

costume

B．

dish

C．

symbol

D．

tale

（11）

A．

gather

B．

cheer

C．

leave

D．

wait

（12）

A．

put up with

B．

stand up for

C．

come up with

D．

make up for

（13）

A．

signaled

B．

confirmed

C．

represented

D．

accompanied

（14）

A．

disadvantages

B．

meanings

C．

surprises

D．

opportunities

（15）

A．

created

B．

forgotten

C．

understood

D．

identified

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Overtourism Is For Real: How Can You Help?

Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain regions and destinations. （1） Certainly not. The loss of what travel offers would be unacceptable in today’s world. Here are some tips on making wise decisions to minimize pressure on the places we visit and improve our experience.

●Choose mindfully. Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they’re special. With so many online posts featuring the same places, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. Go somewhere only when the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you. （2）

●Get creative. The best way to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go somewhere else. Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it’s actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots. That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from. （3） Why not try a regional alternative or check out a popular destination’s lesser-known sights?

● （4） Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major holidays or rush hour. You’ll compete with fewer tourists, save money, experience a different side of a popular place, and boost the economy when tourism is traditionally slower.

Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege（荣幸）. Do your part to preserve what makes a destination special in the first place. （5） You may be amazed how much closer you’ll feel to the people there.

A. Visit during off-peak times. B. So, should we stop traveling? C. Travel for you and no one else. D. Can overtourism be avoided then? E. You can still find relatively undiscovered places. F. You’ll find yourself virtually alone, or close to it. G. Consider giving back to the communities you’re visiting.

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Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution（变革）.

In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code（代码）that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades’ professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI.

As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of “narrow-AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now-several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.

Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI-the technology companies and world leaders-so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.

AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.

（1）What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．	If read by someone poorly educated.	B．	If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.
C．	If written by someone less competent.	D．	If translated by someone unacademic.

（2）What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text?

A．	It is packed with complex codes.	B．	It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.
C．	It provides step-by-step instructions.	D．	It is intended for AI professionals.

（3）What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development?

A．	Observe existing regulations on it.
B．	Reconsider expert opinions about it.
C．	Make joint efforts to keep it under control.
D．	Learn from prior experience to slow it down.

（4）What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．	To recommend a book on $AI$.	B．	To give a brief account of AI history.
C．	To clarify the definition of $AI$.	D．	To honor an outstanding AI expert.

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We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm（BMF）shortens it even more.

BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.

Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod（容器）to get the next growth cycle started.

Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions（排放）from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.

BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.

（1）What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?

A．	It guarantees the variety of food.	B．	It requires day-to-day care.
C．	It cuts the farm-to-table distance.	D．	It relies on farmer’s markets.

（2）What information does the convenient app offer?

A．	Real-time weather changes.	B．	Current condition of the plants.
C．	Chemical pollutants in the soil.	D．	Availability of pre-seeded pods.

（3）What can be concluded about BMF employees?

A．	They have a great passion for sports.
B．	They are devoted to community service.
C．	They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D．	They have a strong environmental awareness.

（4）What does the text mainly talk about?

A．	BMF’s major strengths.	B．	BMF’s general management.
C．	BMF’s global influence.	D．	BMF’s technical standards.

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Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read? Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.

Well, there’s a kiosk（小亭）for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.

“You enter the fare gates（检票口）and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”

It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.

Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”

Ridership on transit（交通）systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit?

Trost thinks so.

“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.

And you’ll never be without something to read.

（1）Why did BART start the kiosk program?

A．	To promote the local culture.	B．	To discourage phone use.
C．	To meet passengers’ needs.	D．	To reduce its running costs.

（2）How are the stories categorized in the kiosk?

A．	By popularity.	B．	By length.
C．	By theme.	D．	By language.

（3）What has Trost been doing recently?

A．	Organizing a story contest.	B．	Doing a survey of customers.
C．	Choosing a print publisher.	D．	Conducting interviews with artists.

（4）What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future?

A．	It will close down.	B．	Its profits will decline.
C．	It will expand nationwide.	D．	Its ridership will increase.