2025-2026学年吉林省长春市某中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题

高级中学名校试卷PAGEPAGE1吉林省长春市某中学2025-2026学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题第I卷客观题第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AExploreYourCity:Well-LovedParksinSpringfield,MASpringfield,Massachusetts,isacitythatenjoysmanybeautifulparks.Whetheryou’relookingforanapartmenttorentinSpringfield,homesforsale,ormoreparkstoexplore,readontogetstarted.BluntParkBluntParkhasover100acresofgreenspaceandrecreational(娱乐的)facilities,includingaswimmingpool,playgrounds,tenniscourts,andathleticfields.Youcanalsoexplorethepark’swalkingandbikingpaths,windingthroughthestrikingforestsandbreathtakinglandscape.Inaddition,theparkishometoseveralhistoricsites,includingtheWorldWarⅡMemorial.ForestParkGoingtoForestParkisanimpressiveadventurethatoffersvisitorsachancetoexploretheregion’snaturalbeauty.Theparkishometoover735acresofgreenspace,includingabrilliantrosegarden,azoo,agolfcourse,andaboatinglake.ExplorewalkingandbikingtrailsandappreciateviewsoftheConnecticutRiver.Dr.SeussGardenTheDr.SeussNationalGardenisanattractivedestination,whichfeaturesaseriesofsculptures(雕塑)describingsomeofDr.Seuss’sfavouritecharacters,includingTheCatintheHat,HortontheElephant,andTheLorax.Youcanwanderthroughtheparkandappreciateimaginativedesignsofthesculptures.Thegardenisaperfectdestinationforfamiliesandartlovers.RobinsonStateParkRobinsonStateParkisapeacefuldestinationthatshowsthenaturalbeauty.Theparkhasover800acresofgreenspace,includingforests,grasslands,andasceniclake.Italsofeaturesseveralfantasticrecreationalfacilities,includingpicnicareas,aplayground,andabeachonthelake,whichmakeitapopulardestinationforfamilies.Clicktolearnmore:10Mouth-WateringRestaurantsinSpringfield1.Whichistheperfectdestinationifyouenjoynatureandhistory?A.ForestPark. B.Dr.SeussGarden.C.BluntPark. D.RobinsonStatePark.2.WhatdoDr.SeussGardenandRobinsonStateParkhaveincommon?A.Theyfeatureartandimagination.B.Theyofferentertainmentliveshows.C.Theyaresuitableforwalkingandbiking.D.Theyarewonderfulsitesforfamilyactivities.3.Whereisthetextprobablytakenfrom?A.Atravelblog. B.Acitybrochure.C.Ahistorymagazine. D.Ageographytextbook.B“Enjoythelittlethingsinlife,foronedayyou’lllookbackandrealizetheywerethebigthings.”ThishasstuckwithmesincethefirsttimeIreadit.Anditjustmakessomuchsense.JusttheotherdayIcaughtacold.Theflureallymadememadandmademefeelsoweakandjustsleepy.Youallknowhowflucanbedriving.Iwokeupwithaweakbody.HowIwisheditwasaweekendalreadybutitwasMondayandIhadtogotowork.Idraggedmyselfoutofbedandmadeittowork.Wehaveacaretakeratwork.WecallherdadaLucy,whousuallypreparessomenicelunchforus.ShenoticedIwasnotokayandshewassorryforme.AsIwasonmydesk,dadaLucycamewithsomecoughsyrup(糖浆)toeasemythroat.Iwassomovedbyherkindgestureandthoughtfulness.Thethoughtofallthisjustgotstraighttomyheart.Ifeltsogood,Ifeltloved,Ifeltvisibleanditwasahugerelief.AndIbelieveit’sthecollectionofthesesmallkindgestures,andtheselittlethingsaswemaycallthemthatmakelifeworthliving.It’sdayslikethesethatremindusofthepowerofthelittlethingsthatmostofthetimegounnoticed.It’sthesedaysremindusthattherearestillgoodandkindpeopleouttherewhoalwaysfindwaystobrightenupothers,toliftthemupandputasmileontheirfaces.AndIbelieveweallcanbelikethat.Ibelieveeveryhumanbeinghasthatsoftsidetosharewiththeworld.4.WhathappenedtotheauthoronMondaytowork?A.Hedidn’tpreparehislunch. B.Hewasacaretakerthatday.C.Hewasn’tingoodcondition. D.Hetookthatdayforaweekend.5.WhatdidLucydofortheauthor?A.Shebroughtthepaperstohim. B.Shegavehimsomemedicine.C.Sheaskedhimtohaveadayoff. D.Shedidn’tnoticetheauthoratall.6.Whatdoestheauthorwanttotellusinthelastparagraph?A.Smallactsmaymakeabigdifference, B.Goingtoworkdemandsgreatefforts.C.Notallpeopleareworthmakingfriendswith. D.Wemustknowwhatkindoflifeisworthliving.7.Whatemotiondoestheauthorwritethearticlewith?A.Sadness. B.Regret. C.Encouragement. D.Thankfulness.CAraceisoninsolarengineeringtocreatealmostimpossibly-thin,flexiblesolarpanels.StanfordUniversityresearchersannouncedtheyhaveachievedrecordefficienciesinapromisingclassofnewmaterials,whichcanbethinnerthanapieceofpaper.AccordingtothestudypublishedinthejournalNatureCommunications,itusesanewmaterialcalled“transitionmetaldichalcogenides”(TMDs).Theyabsorbincrediblyhighvolumesofsunlightthatreachtheirsurfacecomparedtoothersolarmaterials.“Imagineanautonomousdronethatpowersitselfwithasolarpanelatopitswingthatislessthansixmicrometersthick.”saidKooshaNassiriNazif,co-leadauthorofthestudy.Slimmingdownisnecessarybecausethekingofsolarmaterials,silicon,ismuchtooheavy,largeandrigidforapplicationswhereflexibility,lightweightandhighpowerareimportantandexcellent.WhileTMDsholdgreatpromise,researchexperimentstodatehavestruggledtochangemorethan2%ofthesunlighttheyabsorbintoelectricity.Butthescientistsbelievetheycouldpracticallyreach27%efficiencywithelectricalimprovements.Thatwouldbecomparablewithtoday’stopsolarpanels,siliconincluded.NaziftoldForbesthatthenewmaterialsaregreatcandidatesfornext-generationelectronicsandsolarcells.ChipmakerslikeIntelandtheTaiwanSemiconductorManufacturingCompanyarealreadyconsideringTMDsfortheirfuturetechnology.Theycouldbeusedinavarietyofmobileapplications,includingself-poweredwearabledevicesandsensors,aswellasgivingaboosttolightweightairplanesandelectriccars.Theultra-thinnessdoescomewithengineeringchallenges,primarilyinmassproduction.WhentransferringsuchalayerofTMDtoaflexible,supportingmaterial,theTMDlayerisfrequentlydamaged.Buttheteamthinksitispossibletoovercomethesechallenges.Shouldtheysucceed,itcouldchangesolarpowerasweknowit.“Siliconmakesup95percentofthesolarmarkettoday.”NaziftoldForbes.“Thisiswhywearen’tseeingtheseapplicationsforsolarcellstoday;TMDsaregoingtochangethelandscape.”8.WhatisthebiggestadvantageofTMDsnow?A.Theyarecomparabletotopsiliconpanels.B.Theyhavethequalityofremarkablethinness.C.Theycanefficientlyturnsunlightintoenergy.D.Theyhaveexcellentabilitytoreflectsunlight.9.WhatdoesNazifstressinparagraph6?A.ThefutureprospectsofTMDs.B.Theexpectationforfuturetech.C.TheappealofTMDstochipmakers.D.Thewideapplicationsofsolarenergy.10.Whatcanweexpectofnewsolarpanelsinthefuture?A.Theycouldpowerallmobiledevices.B.Theywillrevolutionizethechipmarket.C.Theycouldbeacompetitivealternative.D.Theywillbeproducedonalargescalesoon.11.Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitleofthispassage?A.Silicon:CompetitiveMaterialsforSolarMarketB.TMDs:LightweightMaterialsforFutureSolarPanelsC.Chipmakers:ObstaclestoSolarPanelsCommercializationD.NatureCommunications:EfficientSolarPanelsApplicationDFromanairplane,carsmovingslowlydownthehighwaylooklikeants.Butactualants—unlikecars—somehowmanagetoavoidthesufferingofstop-and-gotraffic.Researchersarenowstudyingtheseinsects’cooperativetactics(战术)tolearnhowtoprogramself-drivingcarsthatdon’tjamup.Thefreeflowoftrafficbecomesunstableasthenumberofcarsincreasesonahighway.At15vehiclespermileperlane,onedrivertappingtheirbrakes(刹车)cancauseapersistentwaveofcongestion.“It’sakindofphasetransition,”likewaterturningfromaliquidtoasolidform,saysNishinari,aphysicistattheUniversityofTokyo.Nishinari’spreviousresearchhadshownthatantscanmaintaintheirfloweveninlargenumbers.Sowhat’stheirsecret?Inarecentstudy,researchersrecordedantsontrailsandusedtraffic-engineeringmodelstoanalyzetheirmovement.Theyfoundthattheantsdon’tjambecausetheytravelingroupsofthreeto20thatmoveatnearlyconstantrateswhilekeepinggooddistancesbetweenoneanother-andtheydon’tspeeduptopassothers.Humandriversatrushhourarehardtofollowsuchrules.“We’remaximizingtheinterestsofindividuals,whichiswhy,atagivenpoint,youstarttohaveatrafficjam,”saysNicola,whostudiessustainableengineeringattheUniversityofTrentoinItaly.“Butself-drivingcars,iftheyonedaybecomeeverywhere,couldhavemorecooperativeprogramming.Inonevisionofthisfuture,autonomousvehicleswouldshareinformationwithnearbycarstomakegooduseoftrafficflow-perhaps,byprioritizingconstantspeedsandheadwaysorbynotpassingothersontheroad,”Nicolasuggests.Today’sdriverscanlearnatleastonethingfromantstoavoidcausingatrafficjam,Nishinarisays:don’ttailgate.Byleavingroombetweentheircarandtheoneaheadofthem,driverscanabsorbawaveofbrakinginheavytrafficconditionsthatwouldotherwisebeamplified(放大)intoatrafficjamwithnoobviouscause.“Justkeepingaway,”hesays,“canhelptrafficflowsmoothly.”12.Whatisparagraph2mainlyabout?A.Theprincipleofcausingajam. B.Thebadeffectsofjamsonourlife.C.Thedifficultyofavoidingajam. D.Thesufferingofbeingstuckinajam.13.Whatistheants’keytoavoidingtrafficjams?A.Travelinginlargegroups. B.Keepingsteadyspeedandspacing.C.Followingacentralleader. D.Frequentlywalkoveroneanother.14.WhatdoesNicolasuggestinParagraph4?A.Providemorespeedchoicesfordrivers.B.Buildspecialroadsforself-drivingcars.C.Setstricterrulestoregulatedrivers’behaviors.D.Applyants’cooperativestrategiestoself-drivingcars.15.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“tailgate”meaninthelastparagraph?A.Parkillegally. B.Speedupsuddenly.C.Drivetooclosely. D.Ignoretrafficsignals.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。选项中有两项为多余选项。HowtoStarttheNewYearFreshAfteryoucelebrateNewYear’sEve,it’stimetogettoworkonthoseNewYear’sresolutions!Herearesomewaystostartthenewyearfresh.___16___.Thinkaboutyourcurrenthealthandyouroverallfitnessgoals.Thenmakeaplantoimproveyourhealthbasedonwhereyouare.Forinstance,youcanstarttakinga20-minutewalkafterworkeverydayortraintorunamarathoninthefall.Startsimplyandgraduallysoyoucanstickwithyourgoals.Practicegratitudeeverydaytofillyourlifewithkindness.___17___.Eachdaybeforeyougotosleep,writedownthreethingsyouaregratefulfor.Inaddition,expressyourgratitudeforthepeopleinyourlifebytellingthemyouappreciatethem.Aimtotryanewthingeverymonth.Inadditiontoyourpersonalresolutions,itishelpfultostrivetogetoutofyourcomfortzoneatleastonetimeeachmonth.___18___,oryoucanpickafewthingsandchoosewhenthetimecomes.Regardless,choosetodosomethingyou’veneverdonebeforetoexpandyourhorizonsandgrowasaperson.Updateyourresumesoyou’rereadyfornewopportunities.Shortlyintothenewyear,openupyourresume,readitover,andlookforwaystoimproveit.Forinstance,ifyoustartedanewjobattheendoftheyear,additunderyour“Employment”section.Youcanalsoupdatethedatestoreflectthenewyear.___19___.Getahaircuttofreshenupyourface.___20___.Youcangetatrimforasubtleupgradeorgoforaboldnewhairstyleforatotallydifferentlook.Thisway,you’llfeelfreshfortheyearahead.A.StartafitnessroutineB.StickwithyourcurrentgoalsC.YoucanscheduleonenewthingeachmonthD.ScheduleanappointmentwithyourstylistearlyintothenewyearE.Thisway,ifyouwanttoapplyforajob,youarereadywhenthetimecomesF.Littlechangescanaffectthosearoundyoupositively,sochoosewiselyG.Practicinggratitudecanboostyourmoodoverallandimproveyouroutlookonlife第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Iwasasocialmediaaddict.Iwouldconstantly____21____thelivesofmyfriends,which____22____metopostallthetime,provingthatIhadasociallife,too—andthatwastheproblem.So,Iwaswonderinghowto____23____socialapps.Oneday,Iwatchedavideotitled“I____24____SocialMediawithMicro-JournalingforOneYear.”IimmediatelytextedmyfriendBridgetteaboutmy____25____:tryayearoffsocialmedia.Sheresponded:“Samehere!”Andweevenmadeabetthattheloserwould____26____theotherpersonasushidinner,whichwasexcellent____27____becausewewerebothtoostubborn(固执)topay.Thusbeganthe“official”____28____.Atfirst,itwasdifficultto____29____themusclememoryofopeningtheapps.SoeverytimeIcouldn’twaittoopenoneandsharemy____30____thoughts,Iwouldjournalinstead.Soon,Inoticedsome____31____inhowIbehaved.Ononefive-hourcarridewithfriendstoNewYork,theonlytimeI____32____myphonewastocontrolthemusic.Wesangalongtoclassicrockinsteadofmasssharingonline,whichbecamea(n)____33____opportunitytoenjoythepresent.Sofar,thisperiodhasbeenanice____34____fromonlinelife.BridgetteandIarestillinacompetitionoverwhowillpayforsushidinner,butI’mpretty____35____itwon’tbeme.21.A.keeprecordson B.adaptto C.keepupwith D.longfor22.A.guided B.pressured C.reminded D.taught23.A.ban B.change C.update D.quit24.A.compared B.mixed C.replaced D.associated25.A.imagination B.request C.promise D.decision26.A.show B.cook C.save D.owe27.A.determination B.motivation C.arrangement D.innovation28.A.chance B.routine C.challenge D.promotion29.A.forget B.resist C.follow D.recognize30.A.burning B.final C.inspiring D.logical31.A.differences B.habits C.details D.features32.A.charged B.unlocked C.shared D.answered33.A.equal B.promising C.incredible D.potential34.A.break B.lesson C.display D.reward35.A.afraid B.lucky C.proud D.sure第Ⅱ卷主观题第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题纸上。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。SymbolsofAnimalsinChineseandWesternCulturesInChineseandWesterncultures,animals___36___(acquire)differentmeaningsovertime.Therearesomeelements___37___representonethingtooneculture,andsomethingelseentirelytoanother.Theword“bat”inChinese(“fu”)hasthesame___38___(pronounce)astheChinesecharactermeaning“luck,happinessandfortune”.Therefore,imagesofbatsareoftensymbolsofgoodluckinChina.Theyarealsoappreciated___39___theirabilitytocatchinsects.___40___,inWesterncultures,batsareoftenassociatedwithdarkness.Duetotheirunpleasantappearanceandcall,owls(猫头鹰)wereforlongconsideredsymbolsofbadluckinChina.Inconsequence,owlswereusedinpoetry___41___(represent)evil.ApoemintheClassicofPoetry,forexample,waswritteninthetoneofa___42___(frighten)birdbeingbulliedbyanowl.Owl.owl,asyouhavealreadytakenmychild,don’tdestroymynest.YetinWesterncultures,theowlisoftenregardedas___43___symbolofwisdom.InthepopularHarryPotterseries,theowlisan___44___(extreme)wiseandhelpfulbird.Thesedifferencesmirroreachculture'sdistinctbackground.Byexploringthese,adeeperunderstandingoftherichculturesaroundtheworldcan____45____(unlock).第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）46.假定你是李华，你所生活的城市周围有很多动植物正逐渐减少，对此，请你代表学生会写一篇呼吁大家保护野生动植物的倡议书。内容包括：1.野生动植物的现状及濒临灭绝的原因；2.保护野生动植物应采取的措施；3.提出希望。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dearschoolmates,____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TheStudents'Union第二节（满分25分）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。Mysenioryearofhighschoolwasanextremelybusyone,tosaytheleast.IfIwasn'tstudyingandworryingaboutmygrades,Iwastakingpartinmultipleextracurricularactivitiesorattemptingtomakepreparationsforcollege.Finally,asmysenioryearbegantowinddown,Igotapart-timejobatthelocalcafe.Ihadfiguredthatthejobwouldbeeasyand,forthemostpart,stress-free.Ipicturedmyselfpouringexcellentcoffee,makingdeliciouscakesandbecomingclosefriendswiththeregularcustomers.WhatIhadn'tcountedonwerethepeoplewithgreatorderswhochosetousethedrive-throughwindow,orthewomenwhofeltthatthecoffeewasmuchtoocreamy,orthemenwhowantedtheiricedcoffeeremadeagainandagainuntilitreachedacertainlevelofperfection.ThereweremomentswhenIwasannoyedwiththehumanraceasawhole,simplybecauseIcouldn'tseemtopleaseanyone.Nevertheless,Ikeptatit.Onemiserablerainyday,Ispentmyafternoonhandingpeopletheirordersandwaitingastheyslowlycountedtheirpennies.Itriedtosmileasthecustomerscomplainedabouttherain,butitwasdifficulttosmileastheysatintheirtemperature-controlledcarswiththewindowsrolledup.WhileIdealtwithhugedropletsofwaterhangingfrommyvisor（帽舌）.Ontopofthat,noonewastipping.EverytimeIlookedintomynearlyemptytipjar,grewmoredepressed.Aroundfouro'clock,oneofmyregularcustomersnamedHankcameinlookingdepressedanddefeated.MycoworkerandIaskedwhattheproblemwasandifwecouldhelp,buthewouldn'trevealanydetails.Hejustsaidhefeltlikecrawlingintobed,pullingthesheetsupoverhisheadandstayingthereforafewyears.Iknewexactlyhowhefelt.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。Paragraph1：BeforeHankleft,Ihandedhimabagalongwithhisicedcoffee.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph2：Aroundseveno'clockthenextevening,Hankdroveuptothewindow.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________吉林省长春市某中学2025-2026学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题第I卷客观题第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AExploreYourCity:Well-LovedParksinSpringfield,MASpringfield,Massachusetts,isacitythatenjoysmanybeautifulparks.Whetheryou’relookingforanapartmenttorentinSpringfield,homesforsale,ormoreparkstoexplore,readontogetstarted.BluntParkBluntParkhasover100acresofgreenspaceandrecreational(娱乐的)facilities,includingaswimmingpool,playgrounds,tenniscourts,andathleticfields.Youcanalsoexplorethepark’swalkingandbikingpaths,windingthroughthestrikingforestsandbreathtakinglandscape.Inaddition,theparkishometoseveralhistoricsites,includingtheWorldWarⅡMemorial.ForestParkGoingtoForestParkisanimpressiveadventurethatoffersvisitorsachancetoexploretheregion’snaturalbeauty.Theparkishometoover735acresofgreenspace,includingabrilliantrosegarden,azoo,agolfcourse,andaboatinglake.ExplorewalkingandbikingtrailsandappreciateviewsoftheConnecticutRiver.Dr.SeussGardenTheDr.SeussNationalGardenisanattractivedestination,whichfeaturesaseriesofsculptures(雕塑)describingsomeofDr.Seuss’sfavouritecharacters,includingTheCatintheHat,HortontheElephant,andTheLorax.Youcanwanderthroughtheparkandappreciateimaginativedesignsofthesculptures.Thegardenisaperfectdestinationforfamiliesandartlovers.RobinsonStateParkRobinsonStateParkisapeacefuldestinationthatshowsthenaturalbeauty.Theparkhasover800acresofgreenspace,includingforests,grasslands,andasceniclake.Italsofeaturesseveralfantasticrecreationalfacilities,includingpicnicareas,aplayground,andabeachonthelake,whichmakeitapopulardestinationforfamilies.Clicktolearnmore:10Mouth-WateringRestaurantsinSpringfield1.Whichistheperfectdestinationifyouenjoynatureandhistory?A.ForestPark. B.Dr.SeussGarden.C.BluntPark. D.RobinsonStatePark.2.WhatdoDr.SeussGardenandRobinsonStateParkhaveincommon?A.Theyfeatureartandimagination.B.Theyofferentertainmentliveshows.C.Theyaresuitableforwalkingandbiking.D.Theyarewonderfulsitesforfamilyactivities.3.Whereisthetextprobablytakenfrom?A.Atravelblog. B.Acitybrochure.C.Ahistorymagazine. D.Ageographytextbook.B“Enjoythelittlethingsinlife,foronedayyou’lllookbackandrealizetheywerethebigthings.”ThishasstuckwithmesincethefirsttimeIreadit.Anditjustmakessomuchsense.JusttheotherdayIcaughtacold.Theflureallymadememadandmademefeelsoweakandjustsleepy.Youallknowhowflucanbedriving.Iwokeupwithaweakbody.HowIwisheditwasaweekendalreadybutitwasMondayandIhadtogotowork.Idraggedmyselfoutofbedandmadeittowork.Wehaveacaretakeratwork.WecallherdadaLucy,whousuallypreparessomenicelunchforus.ShenoticedIwasnotokayandshewassorryforme.AsIwasonmydesk,dadaLucycamewithsomecoughsyrup(糖浆)toeasemythroat.Iwassomovedbyherkindgestureandthoughtfulness.Thethoughtofallthisjustgotstraighttomyheart.Ifeltsogood,Ifeltloved,Ifeltvisibleanditwasahugerelief.AndIbelieveit’sthecollectionofthesesmallkindgestures,andtheselittlethingsaswemaycallthemthatmakelifeworthliving.It’sdayslikethesethatremindusofthepowerofthelittlethingsthatmostofthetimegounnoticed.It’sthesedaysremindusthattherearestillgoodandkindpeopleouttherewhoalwaysfindwaystobrightenupothers,toliftthemupandputasmileontheirfaces.AndIbelieveweallcanbelikethat.Ibelieveeveryhumanbeinghasthatsoftsidetosharewiththeworld.4.WhathappenedtotheauthoronMondaytowork?A.Hedidn’tpreparehislunch. B.Hewasacaretakerthatday.C.Hewasn’tingoodcondition. D.Hetookthatdayforaweekend.5.WhatdidLucydofortheauthor?A.Shebroughtthepaperstohim. B.Shegavehimsomemedicine.C.Sheaskedhimtohaveadayoff. D.Shedidn’tnoticetheauthoratall.6.Whatdoestheauthorwanttotellusinthelastparagraph?A.Smallactsmaymakeabigdifference, B.Goingtoworkdemandsgreatefforts.C.Notallpeopleareworthmakingfriendswith. D.Wemustknowwhatkindoflifeisworthliving.7.Whatemotiondoestheauthorwritethearticlewith?A.Sadness. B.Regret. C.Encouragement. D.Thankfulness.CAraceisoninsolarengineeringtocreatealmostimpossibly-thin,flexiblesolarpanels.StanfordUniversityresearchersannouncedtheyhaveachievedrecordefficienciesinapromisingclassofnewmaterials,whichcanbethinnerthanapieceofpaper.AccordingtothestudypublishedinthejournalNatureCommunications,itusesanewmaterialcalled“transitionmetaldichalcogenides”(TMDs).Theyabsorbincrediblyhighvolumesofsunlightthatreachtheirsurfacecomparedtoothersolarmaterials.“Imagineanautonomousdronethatpowersitselfwithasolarpanelatopitswingthatislessthansixmicrometersthick.”saidKooshaNassiriNazif,co-leadauthorofthestudy.Slimmingdownisnecessarybecausethekingofsolarmaterials,silicon,ismuchtooheavy,largeandrigidforapplicationswhereflexibility,lightweightandhighpowerareimportantandexcellent.WhileTMDsholdgreatpromise,researchexperimentstodatehavestruggledtochangemorethan2%ofthesunlighttheyabsorbintoelectricity.Butthescientistsbelievetheycouldpracticallyreach27%efficiencywithelectricalimprovements.Thatwouldbecomparablewithtoday’stopsolarpanels,siliconincluded.NaziftoldForbesthatthenewmaterialsaregreatcandidatesfornext-generationelectronicsandsolarcells.ChipmakerslikeIntelandtheTaiwanSemiconductorManufacturingCompanyarealreadyconsideringTMDsfortheirfuturetechnology.Theycouldbeusedinavarietyofmobileapplications,includingself-poweredwearabledevicesandsensors,aswellasgivingaboosttolightweightairplanesandelectriccars.Theultra-thinnessdoescomewithengineeringchallenges,primarilyinmassproduction.WhentransferringsuchalayerofTMDtoaflexible,supportingmaterial,theTMDlayerisfrequentlydamaged.Buttheteamthinksitispossibletoovercomethesechallenges.Shouldtheysucceed,itcouldchangesolarpowerasweknowit.“Siliconmakesup95percentofthesolarmarkettoday.”NaziftoldForbes.“Thisiswhywearen’tseeingtheseapplicationsforsolarcellstoday;TMDsaregoingtochangethelandscape.”8.WhatisthebiggestadvantageofTMDsnow?A.Theyarecomparabletotopsiliconpanels.B.Theyhavethequalityofremarkablethinness.C.Theycanefficientlyturnsunlightintoenergy.D.Theyhaveexcellentabilitytoreflectsunlight.9.WhatdoesNazifstressinparagraph6?A.ThefutureprospectsofTMDs.B.Theexpectationforfuturetech.C.TheappealofTMDstochipmakers.D.Thewideapplicationsofsolarenergy.10.Whatcanweexpectofnewsolarpanelsinthefuture?A.Theycouldpowerallmobiledevices.B.Theywillrevolutionizethechipmarket.C.Theycouldbeacompetitivealternative.D.Theywillbeproducedonalargescalesoon.11.Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitleofthispassage?A.Silicon:CompetitiveMaterialsforSolarMarketB.TMDs:LightweightMaterialsforFutureSolarPanelsC.Chipmakers:ObstaclestoSolarPanelsCommercializationD.NatureCommunications:EfficientSolarPanelsApplicationDFromanairplane,carsmovingslowlydownthehighwaylooklikeants.Butactualants—unlikecars—somehowmanagetoavoidthesufferingofstop-and-gotraffic.Researchersarenowstudyingtheseinsects’cooperativetactics(战术)tolearnhowtoprogramself-drivingcarsthatdon’tjamup.Thefreeflowoftrafficbecomesunstableasthenumberofcarsincreasesonahighway.At15vehiclespermileperlane,onedrivertappingt