北京师范大学第二附属中学2025届高三下学期英语统练2
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When our daughter proposed we take her on an adventure, I immediately thought of a piece of advice from a friend, suggesting taking children “to the wildest spaces they can find”. I had no idea at all about that. Nevertheless, after ___1___ our essentials, we drove a car and began our ___2___ travel.
Soon we entered the scenic countryside, and my daughter’s excitement filled the air. Suddenly, we found a cave. Feeling thrilled, we decided to explore further. Equipped with flashlights, we ___3___ it with great caution. Inside, the cave opened up, revealing a breathtaking underground world. Shocked at the natural beauty, we determined to make the most of this ___4___ find. As we walked along the side of the cave, we were greeted by awe-inspiring rock.
When we continued, a dim (暗淡的) light ___5___ ahead, accompanied by unsetting sounds. My daughter grabbed my hand as we ___6___, unsure whether to continue. However, after a moment of inner struggle, we ___7___ ourselves and pressed on towards the light. When we emerged from the cave, a forest came into our sight. The unsettling sounds we had heard were just the wind rustling the leaves. Listened to the birds’ calls, we took in the beauty of nature.
It was an obvious ___8___ that sometimes, exploring the unknown can lead to astonishing ___9___. This adventurous trip of conquering fear had also ___10___ us to a place beyond our imagination, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
1. A. taking over B. packing up C. checking on D. putting aside
2. A. cultural B. impossible C. unforgettable D. romantic
3. A. entered B. found C. built D. decorated
4. A. temporary B. normal C. accidental D. different
5. A. responded B. appeared C. turned D. gathered
6. A. hesitated B. recovered C. finished D. escaped
7. A. rewarded B. expressed C. doubted D. steeled
8. A. marker B. foundation C. destination D. reminder
9. A. growth B. discovery C. success D. record
10. A. invited B. exposed C. brought D. supported
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
I’d been living with Mama Lil since I was six, when my own mama and daddy ___11___ (kill) in an apartment building fire. Lillian Johns was my mom’s mother. Everybody on our street called her Mama Lil and that was ___12___ I called her too. I had been butting heads (针锋相对) with her ever since I could remember. And the older I got, the more at odds we were and the more conflicts we ___13___ (experience).
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A marketing professor: In my book The Language of Branding, I mention that brand language is a brilliant way of enhancing customer loyalty (忠诚). ___14___ (company) that persuade people to use their own terms create “a sense of belonging and improved loyalty ___15___ the brand”. It also enables employees to work ___16___ (efficient) than before.
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The practice of naming “generations” ___17___ (base) on birth year goes back at least to the supposed “lost-generation” of the late 19th century. But as the tradition slid into a never-ending competition to be the first ___18___ (propose) the next name ___19___ sticks, it has produced gradually ___20___ (decline) returns to social science and the public understanding.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
"For years I found myself walking less and less. As I got older, aches and pains in my back and legs caused me to stay in my chair, watching TV and watching life go by. My doctor told me to be more active, and I tried. I tried canes and walkers…and I hated them. Dragging myself along, bent over, looking at the ground two feet in front of me—that didn't seem like a fun way to get around. Then, one day, a friend introduced me to the Perfect Walker. Nothing is going to stop me now!"
Join millions of older Americans who are rediscovering the joy of walking!
The Perfect Walker is an innovative mobility device that can change your life. It enables you to stand upright when you walk-with your spine straight and your eyes looking straight ahead. Your weight is supported by your upper arms and shoulders, some of the strongest parts of your body. Traditional walkers force you to put the pressure of your body weight on your hands and wrists. You push them in front of you, looking at the ground instead of where you are going. The Perfect Walker moves with you, with your feet free to walk in a normal fashion. Its easy height-adjust system allows it to be the perfect height for anyone from 4'9" to 6'2"and supports up to 300 pounds. The new Stand Assist HandlesTM enable you to distribute your weight across your arms and shoulders, not your hands and wrists, to help reduce back, neck, wrist pain and discomfort. It features comfortable arm pads, hand brakes, a fold-down seat and storage area with a backrest. It's built with aircraft- grade aluminum to be strong yet lightweight, and its streamlined design and oversized wheels make it perfect for walking in the yard.
Why spend another day bent over and dragging yourself around—or worse yet, lying in front of the TV all day Pick up the phone and take back your life.
21. Who is talking about the Perfect Walker at the beginning
A. A user. B. The agent C. A doctor. D. The producer.
22. What is the Perfect Walker's biggest advantage over traditional ones
A. It serves a variety of functions. B. It's made of aircraft-grade material.
C. It features comfortable arm pads and a seat. D. It allows users to walk in an ordinary manner.
23. By dialing 1-888-235-1481, you can________.
A. place an order B. apply for membership C. ask for a free trial D. get a promotion code
B
Many kids who grow up in big cities have lots of opportunities to experience science hands-on. There are zoos, museums and school field trips. But those conditions are sometimes out of reach for lower-income children. And in some rural areas, those opportunities simply don’t exist at all.
Dan Sudran has taken it upon himself to help close the gap. Growing up a good, studious kid in Kansas, he followed the rules and went to college, then law school. But he was confused. “I couldn’t really figure out what I was or what I was supposed to be,” Sudran says. Sudran finally had his answer in his late 30s. He started taking apart electronics and collecting materials from the beach. In school, science had held no interest for him at all. But out in the real world, it turned out to be the thing he’d been missing all along. “My life becomes better since I got into science,” Sudran says.
And that inspired him. What if he could give children the same experience he’d waited 30 years to discover So Sudran got a college to donate some space and equipment. Pretty soon, a small nonprofit project called the Community Science Workshop Network was born.
Today there are six workshops, almost all in low-income neighborhoods around California. One of the workshops is filled with stuff: microscopes, power tools, even a turtle and a snake. There’s no curriculum, nothing to memorize but tools to play and experiment with. Eighth-grader Jose Vega is working hard at building a robot while Esteban Espinoza, 6, is getting tadpoles (蝌蚪) out of a tank to examine them under a microscope. One group of kids are spreading out on the floor, trying to figure out how to build a hot air balloon.
Sudran’s dream, he says, is to take this model of quick hands-on science all over the world. Next up, Sudran hopes, will be the small Southern California desert town of Coachella.
24. What can we know about Dan Sudran from the first two paragraphs
A. He makes a clear plan for his life. B. He had vast experience in field trips.
C. He has a strong sense of responsibility. D. He showed an interest in science at school.
25. What gave Sudran the idea for the Community Science Workshop Network
A. His pursuit of better life. B. His practice of science.
C. His dream in childhood. D. His devotion to education.
26 Why does the author list examples in paragraph 4
A. To show the function of the project. B. To reveal the history of the project.
C. To stress the importance of science. D. To record the growth of the students.
27. What does Sudran decide to do next
A. Become a science teacher. B. Build more science workshops.
C. Move to desert town of Coachella. D. Find new models of learning science.
C
Demanding days seem designed to test our self-control. We all need to rely on willpower to avoid short-term temptations and override unwanted thoughts or impulses (冲动). The prevailing psychological theory proposed that willpower resembled a kind of battery. With each exercise of self-control, you exhausted this resource. Without a chance to recharge, that resource ran low, making it harder to maintain self-control. This process was known as “ego depletion”.
In 2010, however, psychologist Veronika Job published a study that questioned the foundations of “ego depletion” theory, with some interesting evidence that ego depletion depended on people’s underlying beliefs. In the study, Job divided participants into two categories: those with a “limited” view of willpower and those with a “non-limited” view of willpower, based on a prior questionnaire. She then gave the participants some standard laboratory tests examining mental focus, which was considered to depend on the reserves of willpower. The study found that people with a limited mindset tended to perform exactly as ego depletion theory would predict but the non-limited individuals did not, which indicated that people’s beliefs about willpower could be self-fulfilling prophecies (预言). Those who believed willpower was easily depleted saw their self-control decrease, while those who believed in “mental stamina (耐力)” experienced no ego depletion.
Subsequent debates about the reliability of the laboratory tests of ego depletion emerged, but Job’s work demonstrated that mindset significantly impacted real-life outcomes. Her follow-up study revealed that after completing demanding tasks, most participants recovered to some degree overnight, but those with non-limited mindsets actually experienced an increase in their productivity the following day, as if energized by the extra pressure.
If you already have a non-limited mindset about willpower, these findings might be a cause for self-satisfaction. For those with limited mindsets, hope is not lost. Learning about this science can help shift beliefs. Sharing this knowledge with others can further consolidate this shift. Moreover, recollecting times of engaging in taxing yet enjoyable tasks naturally shifts people’s beliefs toward non-limited mindsets, as they see proof of their own men tal stamina. To provide yourself with further evidence, you can conduct small self-control tests. As you realize your willpower’s growth, you’ll find resisting temptations and distractions easier.
While immediate miracles aren’t guaranteed, perseverance will lead to a changed mindset and increased self-control, propelling actions toward personal goals.
28. “Ego depletion” theory shows that willpower ________.
A. helps control our impulses B. reduces after exercising self-control
C. is a test of your character D. is like a chargeable battery
29. What can we learn from Job’s two studies
A. Extra pressure boosts mental focus.
B. Demanding tasks reduce mental focus.
C. Reserves of willpower depend on mental focus.
D. The change of mental focus relies on one’s mindset.
30. Which of the following can build non-limited mindsets
A. Picturing your ideal university.
B. Doing homework in front of a TV.
C. Sharing science knowledge with friends.
D. Recalling mastering a challenging piano piece.
D
Creativity is a product of the human mind But why are some people more creative than others
Having a unique brain has been proposed as one possibility. Take Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's musical creativity. It has been suggested that he had Tourette's syndrome, a brain condition linked to a range of symptoms, which could have played a role. Other proposals link creativity to intelligence or even to the use of certain drugs.
In the Creative Brain: Myths and truths, scientist Anna Abraham examines these ideas and four more, describing them as myths (谬见) and each is discussed in a chapter. But rather than fully debunk them, Abraham's precondition is that they all contain a truth.
She researches into how these beliefs developed and spread — and why they are so hard to desert. Her focus is on how misinformation is often related to conflicting results in the scientific evidence that is supposed to back them up.
Take the common idea that the brain's right hemisphere (脑半球) is associated with creativity. Both behavioral and brain-based studies have explored this, but findings are hard to compare because the ways of measuring different aspects, such as the level of creativity, vary greatly. This means we can find evidence supporting both the right and left hemispheres being dominant in creative activities, as well as the joint involvement of the two.
Such problems, says Abraham, originate in the fact that creativity typically involves many elements but the focus is often drawn to just one, the imagination needed to make something new. Other aspects — such as the drive to create, the hard work involved and the ability to produce something that sympathizes with an audience — are also crucial. Many explanations, she says, treat creativity too simplistically: for example, taking certain drugs can make someone more open, and thus better able to think creatively, but may not affect their motivation.
Abraham provides a good summarization of the relationship between creativity and the brain, covering a lot of ground while doing so. She encourages readers to think more deeply about brain-based creativity theories, even if they seem backed up by evidence. How creativity originates in the brain is complex and probably can't be explained by a simple narrative. Perhaps we need a new approach.
31. What does the word “debunk” underlined in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Deny. B. Expose. C. Approve. D. Clarify.
32. What can we learn about creativity from the passage
A. It helps to sympathize with an audience. B. It is dominated by the brain's right hemisphere.
C. It is a complex process involving many factors. D. It can be enhanced by hard work and motivation.
33. As for brain-based creativity theories Abraham is __________.
A. appreciative B. disapproving C. unconcerned D. objective
34. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explore the myths and truths about creativity and the brain.
B. To prove that creativity is greatly linked with a unique brain.
C. To argue that creativity is mainly determined by intelligence.
D. To encourage the use of drugs to partly enhance creativity.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You’re standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for an elevator. You have no more than a minute to kill. And yet, before you’ve even realized what you’re doing, you’ve pulled out your phone and have begun to mindlessly scroll (滚屏) through apps.
____35____ Research suggests plenty of people do the same thing. Only 11% of people's smartphone checks were in response to a notification. For the rest of the time, they checked their phones totally unplanned, often without thinking through why they were doing it. We' re so used to constant stimulation that we feel uncomfortable when we’re not doing anything, even for just a few seconds.
Our brains are hardwired to seek out rewards like knowledge, entertainment, and social connection. All of those things were much harder to find before we had tiny computers at our fingertips. Now we do. Our phones are basically all-you-can-eat buffets for our brains, endlessly and easily serving up the things they want. ____36____
A quick phone check probably isn't doing your brain any real harm. ____37____ Over time, constant scrolling could have a negative effect on your job performance, relationships, sleep, and possibly even physical safety, if you’re doing things like checking your phone while you walk or drive. ____38____ When you give in to your urges and check your phone, then feel guilty about it, the feeling of failure adds shame to injury.
If you want to break the habit of constant checking, you’ll have to work at it. Building awareness is a good way. ____39____ For example, next time you catch yourself scrolling through short videos without even absorbing the content, think about whether you really want to be on your phone, or you are just putting off a less-fun task.
A. Checking your phone is often automatic.
B. There's also a mental-health element to consider.
C. Of course our minds can't help but feed themselves.
D. Start going without your phone for set periods of time.
E. The urge to check your phone is often related to stress relief.
F. Take a moment to ask yourself what is driving your behavior.
G. But it's also worth considering how all those little checks add up.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Life felt like a mountain hike with designated (指定的) stops — high school, college — where I could figure out my direction. I chose chemistry as my college major because it seemed to provide different career options. Learning organic chemistry reactions wasn’t frustrating or boring, but I did not “love” my subject.
When deciding what to do after finishing my undergraduate degree, I was largely driven by a desire for financial independence. While exploring job prospects, I found most required a master’s. I was offered a spot in a graduate program and decided to enroll. It came with the option of continuing to a Ph. D., but I never saw that as my likely direction.
However, my certainty that I was not suited for a Ph. D. began to waver during my second year, when I started the mandatory laboratory research project. I spent a lot of time in the lab and I never felt bored. Mastering my project required constant learning and improvisation. I started to prefer experiments over classes. Standardizing reactions felt more satisfying than scoring well on exams.
As my master’s was drawing to a close, my confusion peaked. With my scores, I was in a good position to be hired by government-funded companies — a great opportunity I didn’t want to waste. And everyone I talked to advised security a stable job instead of pursuing a Ph. D. I continued on to the interview stage. Still, I couldn’t ignore my growing interest in research. One week before my scheduled interview with my top-choice company, I backed out. I was going to pursue a Ph. D.
I’ve completed my doctorate and am now an independent academic researcher. I have worked with others who are far more enthusiastic and were always sure they wanted to be scientists. My absent passion made me feel inadequate when I saw colleagues reading papers and discussing topics solely out of interest whereas I sometimes felt unmotivated to read literature relevant to my own project. I wondered how I traveled so far without “love” for the subject.
Over the years, though, I have realized that neither success nor failure makes me go overboard or slip into depression. There are ups and downs, but it just feels right every morning to go to the laboratory and do experiments to learn something new. Having started my career as a “reluctant” (不情愿的) chemist, I am yet to proclaim my love for what I do. But I try to see the relevant problems and solve them for my own satisfaction. That makes me no less capable than my peers, and no less deserving of a space in science.
40. Why did the author choose chemistry as his college major
________________________________________________________________
41. When did the author begin to question his belief about not being suited for a Ph. D.
________________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author decided to continue to pursue a Ph. D. because of his failure in the job interview
________________________________________________________________
43. From this story, what can we learn about “reluctance” (In about 40 words)
________________________________________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学学生李华。近期，中国人工智能DeepSeek在国际上引起广泛关注和热烈讨论。你的英国笔友Jim来信向你咨询相关情况，请你用英语给Jim写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍中国人工智能发展的成果及意义；
2. 阐述你的感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
北京师范大学第二附属中学2025届高三下学期英语统练2 参考答案
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. were killed
12 what 13. experienced
B
【14~16题答案】
【答案】panies
15. to 16. more efficiently
C
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. based
18. to propose
19. that##which
20. declining
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B
C
【28~30题答案】
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. D
D
【31~34题答案】
【答案】31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【35~39题答案】
【答案】35. A 36. C 37. G 38. B 39. F
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
【40~43题答案】
【答案】40. Because it seemed to provide different career options.
41. During his second year, when he started the mandatory laboratory research project.
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author decided to continue to pursue a Ph. D. because of his failure in the job interview.
The author couldn’t ignore his growing interest in research so he decided to back out from the job interview and pursue a Ph.D.
43. Possible version A:
I’ve come to understand that a certain level of reluctance can be positive. Too much passion might lead us to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by challenges. However, following a general trend and fulfilling our responsibilities, though reluctantly, at each stage can ultimately help us to reach the top and fulfill our dreams.
Possible version B:
Reluctance can sometimes lead to personal growth and fulfillment. When faced with reluctance, we often reassess our choices. For example, a chemist who was hesitant about pursuing a Ph. D. might realize he’ d prefer practical applications of chemistry. This self-reflection can guide us towards more fulfilling career paths.
Possible version C:
Overcoming reluctance requires courage and the ability to make difficult decisions. When we face our reluctance and choose to move forward it, we develop these skills. The chemist’s decision to back out of a promising job interview to pursue a Ph. D. was a courageous step that likely contributed to his personal growth.
Possible version D:
Experiencing reluctance and working through it builds adaptability and resilience. We learn to navigate uncomfortable situations and challenges, which are essential for personal growth. In the process of dealing with reluctance, we often gain a deeper understanding of our capabilities and limitations, enabling us to better handle future obstacles and achieve a sense of fulfillment.
第二节（20分）
【44题答案】
【答案】Possible version 1:
Dear Jim,
I am glad (thrilled) to hear from you. Knowing you’re interested in China’s AI (Knowing your enthusiasm for China’s AI), I can’t wait to share some exciting details.
In 2024, remarkable achievements were made in China’s AI. Take DeepSeek for example, it uses a unique architecture, enabling it to process vast data rapidly, which is crucial for various industries. Meanwhile, in space, AI enabled Tianzhou cargo ships to dock precisely. In manufacturing, it boosted the efficiency of numerous smart factories. In healthcare, a robotic surgical system was developed to enhance operation safety.
These achievements not only fuel China’s development across various industries but also contribute to global technological progress. I’m extremely proud. It’s amazing to see (witness) how technology is reshaping our lives.
I’m eager to hear your thoughts. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 2
Dear Jim,
Greetings! I’m thrilled to share China’s remarkable advancements in AI, especially DeepSeek, which has gained global attention recently.
China has made significant progress in AI research, excelling in areas like natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision. DeepSeek, as a cutting-edge AI model, showcases China’s innovation in developing intelligent systems that can understand and generate human-like text. This accomplishment not only underscores China’s growing influence in global technology but also demonstrates its commitment to pushing the boundaries of AL
The impact of these developments is profound. AI is revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and enhancing our daily lives, such as in healthcare, education, and environmental protection.
I feel proud of China’s contributions to the global AI community and filled with optimism about the future. AI holds immense potential to solve complex problems and create a better, more connected world for everyone.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on AI developments in the UK or elsewhere. How do you see AI shaping the future in your part of the world Looking forward to your insights.
Yours,
Li Hua

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