河北省十县联考2024-2025学年高三上学期10月期中英语试题

绝密★启用前 2025新高考单科模拟综合卷 英 语 考生注意： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2,答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。 3,请按照题号顺序在各题的答题区城内作答，超出答题区城书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、 试题卷上答题无效。 4.考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项并标在试卷相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一 小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What does the woman suggest the man do? A.Fire at thieves. B.Get back the ring. C.Give up the ring. 2.Where does the conversation most probably take place? A.At home. B.In a restaurant. C.In a store. 3.When will the woman's rent be due? A.On May 18th. B.On May 20th. C.On May 21st. 4.What does the guess sound like? A.Just funny. B.Reasonable. C.Nonsense. 5.How was the woman's bag bought? A.Through the Internet.B.With her bonus. C.At a high price. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项并标在试卷相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小 题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和7两个小题。 6.What are the two speakers talking about? A.Weekend plans. B.Favorite sports. C.Outdoor activities. 7.Why is the man not sure about going camping? A.He doesn't like it. B.He will be busy. C.He was hoping to see a movie. 听第7段材料，回答第8和9两个小题。 8.Who did the man learn the trade from? A.From his friend. B.From himself. C.From his mother. 9.How much does the woman finally want to pay for the ring? A.$45. B.$40. C.$35. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12三个小题。 10.What is the lady's main goal? A.To keep a good figure. B.To get more exercise. C.To have a physical examination. 11.What do you think of the work-out plan? A.Effective for everyone.B.Very personal. C.Hard to carry out. 12.Why does the woman choose the one-month service? A.To save money. B.To achieve her goal. C.To have a try. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16四个小题。 13.Why do they need caps and gowns? A.For a campus show. B.For the graduation ceremony. C.For a grand party. 14.How do most students get their caps and gowns? A.They rent them. B.The school provides them. C.They buy them. 15.Why do some of the education majors have their caps and gowns made? A.They keep them as reminders. B.They can use them again. C.They can be more beautiful. 16.What does Mary ask Lisa to do? A.To take a picture for her. B.To have a picture taken together. C.To take a picture with the man. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20四个小题。 17.Why did Cleaver's design win a prize in the 2024 competition? A.It well represents the Chinese dragon. B.It symbolically shows Chinese New Year. C.It truly displays what the dragon looks like. 18.What qualities of the Chinese dragon does the design indicate? A.Power and leadership. B.Kindness and courage. C.Knowledge and wisdom. 19.What is special about the Chinese loong compared with the Western dragon? A.More fearful. B.More positive. C.More realistic. 20.What do we know about Phil Cleaver? A.He has a special love of Chinese animals. B.He has excellent skills of Chinese painting. C.He has a good understanding of Chinese culture. 第二部分阅读（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A Some beaches are perfect for relaxing,while others offer activities like hiking and water sports.Visit these beautiful beaches for an unforgettable vacation. Cannon Beach If your perfect beach vacation spot features postcard-worthy scenery and peace,look no further than Cannon Beach.In this Pacific Northwest town,you can even build a fire on the beach to relax aside while watching the sun set.When you need a break from the beach,grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries,shops and restaurants. Horseshoe Bay Beach For a one-of-a-kind beach experience,head to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Bermuda's South Shore.Known for its pink sand,this beach is a popular destination for families looking to play in the calm blue-green waters and build blush-colored sandcastles.Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports. Mohegan Bluffs This beach is famous for its natural beauty.Upon arrival,pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people.their ancient traditions,and connection to the land,which will add depth to your beach experience.Then,take the 141 steps down to the sand to sunbathe.After that,climb back up to visit the Southeast Light for an up-close view of its 18th-century lighthouse. South Beach This tropical district on Florida's Atlantic Coast is world-renowned for its powdery white sand.Although technically part of the Miami Beach area,South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive. 21.What similarity do Cannon Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach share? A.The chance to cycle around. B.Their lively artistic scene. C.The unique water sports. D.Their distinctive sand color. 22.Who is most likely attracted to Mohegan Bluffs? A.Those seeking water sports. B.Fans of modern lighthouses. C.Those interested in local culture D.Enthusiasts of mountain climbing. 23.What sets South Beach apart from the rest of the Miami Beach area? A.Its beach sand. B.Its architectural style. C.Its Ocean Drive. D.Its high-rise buildings. B As social creatures,research has historically pointed us away from time alone.But recently,more people are spending time away from the crowd,and even seem to desire it.In Solitude ()-The science and power of being alone,a book co-written by Heather Hansen,an award-winning journalist and author,with the researcher Thuy-vy Nguyen,they set out to understand how everyday solitude affects people's lives. In the largest study of its kind,thousands aged between 13 and 85 participated in online surveys.When thinking of the word "solitude",some will think of a determined hiker alone in the wilderness.Most people described experiences of solitude achieved while,for example, walking in a park or writing in a journal.Surprisingly,some described solitude as having a psychological distance from others,but not necessarily a physical one. In several separate experiments,Nguyen found that when people spend 15 minutes alone, there is a "deactivation effect",meaning "high excitement"emotions like anxiety are decreased,while positive "low excitement"feelings like calmness are increased,which wasn't seen when people spent 15 minutes with another person.One caveat is that sometimes solitude also increases the negative low excitement feeling of loneliness.However,a further experiment showed that this increase could be weakened when individuals chose to think about positive thoughts or when they were given a choice whether to spend time alone. The list doesn't end there,though.Several studies link time alone and creativity,but only when people avoid social interactions because of what is known as a "non-fearful" preference for solitude.On the other hand,there is no such link in those whose fear or anxiety prevents them from interacting with others,or those who disliked social interactions because of avoidance. Now think about the next time you will be on your own.Will you enjoy or suffer it?As evidence increases for how time alone can be a positive force in shaping our lives,Hansen and her colleagues recommend planning for it and protecting it. 24.What is the survey in Paragraph 2 mainly about? A.When solitude is needed. B.What solitude is like. C.How solitude affects people's lives. D.How people make the best of solitude. 25.What does the underlined word "caveat"in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Trap. B.Bonus. C.Warning. D.Prediction. 26.According to the studies,time alone will boost creativity for those who A.prefer to take risks B.choose to be alone without fear C.dislike social interactions D.enjoy negative emotions 27.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A.The Power of One B.Profit of Socializing C.The Urge to Live Alone D.Battle Against Solitude C Texan 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days,proving that adventure doesn't have an age limit. Their first stop was a location challenging even many experienced travelers:the Antarctic.Getting to the southernmost continent first required crossing the Drake Passage, the waters between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic's South Shetland Islands."For almost two days,we were rocking and rolling,slipping and sliding through the Drake Passage and we were holding on for dear life,"Hamby said.The voyage,however, faded from their mind as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic,fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins,icebergs and glaciers. Since that first venture,the pair have visited 18 countries across all seven continents. And despite the challenges international travel presented,the good friends said they had finished their trip without any argument.Though they're both independent and stubborn, they respect each other's feelings.And what they remember the most are the people that they met."We met some of the most wonderful,kindest,friendliest people.We just have friends now all over the world that we love dearly,"Hamby said. The two shared a crucial piece of advice for travelers worrying about the language barrier on their own adventures."You know,people often ask us about it,"said Hamby."We tell them there's one universal language,and that's the smile.We found it worked wonders because we were often aware that English was not always spoken and that the smile could cover all languages.” They also encouraged other older people not to let age hold them back.Aside from some minor changes in plans,their age didn't affect their itinerary (abroad.They said they felt confident that if they were injured during their trip,their children would have been at peace knowing that they were doing what they absolutely wanted.And Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip."Getting older does give us a little bit of wisdom of making decisions,"she said. 28.What might the pair think of their trip to the Antarctic? A.Brief but exciting. B.Tough but worthwhile. C.Interesting but fruitless. D.Unpleasant but memorable. 29.What is the highlight of the pair's adventures for themselves? A.Meeting nice people along the way. B.Experiencing many challenging activities. C.Learning about different cultures from travelers. D.Avoiding conflicts despite their stubborn nature. 30.What helped the pair communicate with people during the adventure? A.English. B.Smile. C.Crucial advice. D.Universal gestures. 31.What can we infer about the pair from the last paragraph? A.They fell down when riding a bike in Bali. B.They regretted not exploring the world earlier. C.Their children understood and supported them. D.Their wisdom saved them lots of time during their trip. D Researchers hope brain implants (will one day help people who have lost the ability to speak,to get their voice back and maybe even to sing.Now,for the first time, scientists have demonstrated that the brain's electrical activity can be interpreted and used to reconstruct music. A study published in PLOS Biology analyzed data from 29 people who already had brain implants that monitored them for epileptic seizures ()As the participants listened to Pink Floyd's song“Another Brick in the Wall,Part 1”,a song which is“very layered”and therefore is interesting to analyze,their implanted electrodes (obtained electrical activity in several brain regions related to musical elements such as tone,rhythm,harmony and lyrics.The researchers then test these data through an Al model to partially reconstruct what participants heard.The reconstructed melody was roughly complete,and the lyrics were unclear but recognizable if one knew what to listen for. Beyond music,the results may be most useful for translating brain signals into human speech.which itself contains melodic differences,including tempo,stress,accents and intonation."These subtle differences carry meaning that we can't communicate with words alone,"Bellier says.The researchers hope their new model will improve brain-computer interfaces(脑机接口)，devices that turn brain activity into synthesized(合成的)speech for those who can no longer speak on their own."Instead of robotically saying 'I Love You',you can yell 'I love you!'"says the study's senior author,Robert T.Knight,a cognitive neuroscientist. The current model relies on surgically implanted electrodes.But as brain-recording techniques improve,it may be possible to gather such data with more sensitive electrodes attached to the outside of the scalp ()For now the researchers hope to generate crisper (musical playback by packing the electrodes closer together on the brain's surface, enabling an even more detailed look at the electrical symphony the organ produces."Today we reconstructed a song,"Knight says."Maybe tomorrow we can reconstruct the entire Pink Floyd album.” 32.What have researchers achieved at the present stage? A.They have recreated a little brain music. B.They have implanted electrodes to interpret lyrics. C.They have found a cure for people with epileptic seizures. D.They have given people who can't speak the power to communicate. 33.What did the study published in PLOS Biology analyze? A.The effects of brain implants on epileptic seizures. B.The impact of Pink Floyd's music on brain function. C.The musical preferences of individuals with brain implants. D.The electrical activity in the brain while listening to a specific song. 34.According to Robert T.Knight,what's the significance of the new model? A.It will make robotic voice more pleasant to hear. B.It can help people express themselves more fluently. C.It may help some disabled people better convey their meaning. D.It is likely to free people's hands when operating the computer. 35.What's the decisive factor of the further development of the study? A.The arrangement of implanted electrodes. B.The efforts to reconstruct Pink Floyd's entire album. C.The development of techniques to pick up brain signals. D.The interpretation of the electrical activity of the brain. 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Your Writing Flow? Writing flow refers to how smoothly text flows from one sentence to the next and one paragraph to another..36(On the other hand,choppy(不连贯的)writing lacking flow disrupts the reading experience.Luckily,you have the tips below to improve the flow of your writing. Vary your sentence structure. Using only short,choppy sentences creates a disconnected rhythm that disrupts the flow, while a series of long,complex sentences overwhelm readers.37 Varying sentence structure keeps readers engaged and creates natural movement from one idea to the next. Use transition words and phrases. Transition words and phrases act like bridges between sentences and paragraphs.They create logical connections between ideas..Use transitions like“however”“therefore” “similarly”and“in contrast'”to glue sentences and paragraphs together smoothly.38 Structure paragraphs around a central idea. 39 The supporting sentences in the paragraph should work together to explain, develop,or argue that central idea.This creates cohesion (within paragraphs and connects them to each other logically.Use topic sentences to introduce the main idea of each paragraph.Paragraphs structured around a singular focus improve writing flow and readability. 40 Revisiting writing with fresh eyes makes flaws in flow and transitions more noticeable. Let your drafts rest for a day or two to prevent getting stuck reworking the same passage repeatedly.Approaching writing anew allows you to evaluate flow and smooth out imperfections with distance and objectivity. A.Don't leave out the revising process. B.Let completed drafts rest before editing. C.The key is to mix sentence lengths to create fluid variety. D.Place them at the beginning of a sentence or between independent clauses. E.Flowing writing maintains the continuity of ideas and transitions logically. F.Each paragraph should have a controlling idea relating to your overall theme. G.As a writer,it is your responsibility to present your readers with a central idea. 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。 It was late November.Most of the leaves had fallen off the trees,leaving only 41 branches waving in the surrounding mountains.The sky was gray with clouds 42 down a cold,bone-chilling rain.My mood 43 the day. The older I got,the less it seemed I liked the winter months.When I was a boy,they meant playing in the snow,making snowmen,having snowball fights,and then curling up with my dog by the 44 and reading my favorite books.But now they just meant watching the days get 45 driving on dark roads,and feeling the cold wind 46 my face like a slap. I sighed and lay down on my bed.A feeling of 47 settled over my spirit and I wished I could get under the covers and sleep until spring.Just then my little dog 48 onto my bed and looked at me with her big,wet eyes.She looked so sad and 49 that I laughed and petted her.I 50 she often mirrored my moods.I smiled and continued to pet her head 51 she too broke into a happy smile.I snuggled up (with her,looking up to the gray sky. The little dog 52 me that in life the whole world around us is our mirror.We can either be a 53 of light or a shadow of darkness.We can either give the world our kindness or our 54.My little pup showed me once again that life is 55 what we make it and that we can reflect our warmth,love,and light even in winter's darkest days. 41.A.rough B.bare C.dead D.thick 42.A.throwing B.going C.falling D.breaking 43.A.influenced B.attacked C.matched D.lifted 44.A.wall B.river C.snow D.stove 45.A.warmer B.longer C.shorter D.colder 46.A.over B.against C.beneath D.towards 47.A.happiness B.panic C.curiosity D.depression 48.A.jumped up B.held up C.took up D.lifted up 49.A.exhausted B.doubtful C.disappointed D.miserable 50.A.disapproved B.challenged C.complained D.acknowledged 51.A.while B.unless C.until D.after 52.A.reminded B.persuaded C.warned D.stimulated 53.A.temperature B.reflection C.recovery D.shape 54.A.hope B.mood C.anger D.joy 55.A.rarely B.possibly C.partially D.truly 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下列材料，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 More young people are trying their hand at farming the soil.Guo Lan,29,works in a vegetable greenhouse on his organic farm 56 (locate)in the suburban district of Hefei, East China's Anhui province.It is the eighth time this summer that Guo has failed to grow vegetables 57 using chemicals.Despite trying various homemade pest solutions,such as plant ash and mixtures of pepper and alcohol,the vegetable 58 (leaf)were still being eaten by insects."I will not give up 59 (try),"the 29-year-old accountant-turned-farmer says.He is determined to turn his farm into 60 organic one,cultivating fruits and vegetables with the same flavors as those from his childhood memories. "Growing tasty and healthy food 61 (be)my dream since I was a teenager.I know 62 challenging it can be,but if you take the soil 63 (serious),I believe it will pay off,"Guo says.He adds that farming is not a business that can make quick money,but for him,it has become an uplifting activity that brings back memories of spending time on the farm with 64 (he)parents as a child.Guo's passion for organic farming and commitment to producing healthy food will surely inspire more young people to explore 65 (sustain) agriculture. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分】 第一节（满分15分】 假如你是李华，刚结束了为期两周的英国交换生项目。学校英语报邀请你写一篇英语文 章，分享你的见闻。 内容包括： 1.你的经历（学习、生活等）： 2.你的感受 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Insights from a UK Exchange 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 "Look!"I said to my husband,Roger,pointing to the branches."The doves have built a nest.” On a chilly April day,we watched with horror as a hawk dived down and took one of the doves.By the next morning the other parent was gone too.Roger climbed up a ladder to take a look into the nest.Was it possible the hawk had spared the young?Yes,there sat a newly hatched baby dove!We brought him inside and set up the nesting box with the heat lamps we had used for raising chickens.Then we rushed to the pet shop to buy the formula which needed to look like the mother's milk.But even with our care and prayers,we knew that the dove's chances were slim.We were especially worried that our little bird,whom we'd named Hawkeye,hardly cooed(咕咕地叫)at all..That had to be a bad sign. But to our surprise,Hawkeye not only survived but also thrived.Within a month,he was able to stand on the edge of a bowl and eat out of a baby spoon.And before we knew it, he was eating the seeds we gave him.Having the opportunity to nurture this new life brought me a greater measure of peace with each passing day. As Hawkeye grew,we noticed that unlike all the other doves in our yard,he had a double breast with a line dividing it.When I did some research on the doves,I found out that females don't often coo. “We got it all wrong,”I told Roger.“Hawkeye is a girl!” We realized that we'd have to teach her to fly.First,we urged her to fly from a finger to the bottom rung(梯子的横档)of a six-foot ladder,and in no time she was moving quickly to the top.She lit out(逃走，溜掉)for the kitchen whenever she heard the click of the spoon on her bowl.By mid-June she'd gained full confidence in her wings. 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。 At that time,we knew it was time to set our Hawkeye free. But one May morning,Hawkeye and the other dove landed on the rooftop. 2025新高考单科综合卷 英语·参考答案 听力部分录音稿 Text 1 M:What?Your diamond ring is lost? W:Yeah,I just cannot find it anywhere. M:It must have been stolen by the few thieves.I'll get it back for you. W:You are risking your neck.Don't you know they have guns? Text 2 W:My dear,what's for supper? M:Red cooked fish and noodles with fresh mushrooms. W:Very good,need I help you? M:No,don't need.I can do myself.You can watch TV now. Text 3 M:Jack has a room for rent.But the present renter won't move out until May 20.Can you wait? W:Sure.My present rent will be due the following day. M:OK.I'll check it two days ahead. Text 4 M:Jane!What a beautiful skirt you have on! W:Thank you!Guess how much it cost. M:Bright colors,smooth material,excellent craftsmanship,soft lines...It looks elegant on you!It can't be any cheap stuff.Something around five hundred dollars,I guess. Text 5 M:Your bag looks so beautiful.It must be very expensive!Did you get a big bonus? W:Oh,I bought it on eBay.It was only one-tenth of the original price.And the purchase was so easy. Text 6 M:What are you doing over the weekend,Sara? W:I'm planning to go bowling tonight.Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie.What about you? M:I want to go camping,you know,just get away for the weekend.I'm not sure I'll be able to,though. W:Why not? M:Well,I have a lot of work.I'll see how it goes. Text 7 M:Hello.Do you like this jewelry?I made most of these items myself. W:You really have talent.How did you learn to do this? M:My mother taught me some tricks of the trade.I've always loved jewelry. W:Me,too.But I could never make rings like these. M:I've been making these designs for over ten years.I sold one like for forty-five dollars.You can have a ring for forty dollars. W:I'll take one right now for thirty-five dollars. M:It's a deal！ Text 8 M:Good afternoon,madam.How can I help you? W:Well,I am a little bit out of shape.I think I should get some exercise to keep fit.What kind of service do you offer? M:First of all,we'll make a personalized work-out plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs. W:How can you get that done? M:Well,we give each customer a qualified personal trainer.The trainer will assess you and then come up with the work-out plan. W:What else? M:Then you'll be taught all the necessary techniques to use the equipment and achieve your goal. W:Sounds pretty good.How much do you charge? M:That depends.We offer membership for one month,half a year and one year. W:Perhaps one month.I'll just have a try at first. M:Wise decision.That is 400 yuan.You'll find it's totally worth it. W:OK.I'll take it. Text 9 M:Well,I finished my last final today. W:The end of all the hard work for my master's.What a nice feeling to get my degree! M:Do you want to attend the graduation ceremony? W:Certainly.After years of hard work,I wouldn't miss it.By the way,where can I find my cap and gown? M:Do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them? W:Oh,I think they're provided by the school for that special day. M:No,those you have to provide for yourself. W:What do most of the students do? M:Well,most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular graduation ceremony service,but some of the education majors have had them made,because they will be teachers,and they'll need them for student graduation ceremony each year. W:Then.I might as well have them made. M:Mary,don't move.Stand right there.It's a good shot.The background is very pretty. W:Hold it a second.I want to fix my hairpin. M:It doesn'tmatter..Say“cheese'”. W:Here's Lisa.May I take a picture with her? M:Certainly.OK,got you. Text 10 M:Phil Cleaver,a British designer,won a prize in the 2024 Global Zodiac Design Competition for his work well including ancient representations of the Chinese dragon.To display his understanding of this year's Chinese zodiac animal,the Chinese dragon,also known as"loong"according to its pronunciation in Chinese,Cleaver combined different symbolic objects in his work:an antique Chinese dragon-shaped pipe placed across an open book,with the book resting against a backboard."The loong itself is an antique pipe,beautiful in its detail,and it sits on a book that is a story of a dragon.The book is a very old symbol of knowledge...the book reflects the knowledge and wisdom of the loong,"Phil Cleaver told Xinhua in a written interview.This is his second time taking part in this contest.Last year,for the contest marking the Year of the Rabbit,he presented a print entitled Rabbit Moon,which he said was inspired by an ancient Chinese fairy tale. Referring to a comparison between the Western and Chinese dragons,Cleaver said the two types of dragons share some similarities in how they are shown in paintings,but Chinese culture contributes much better qualities to the dragon than the concept of a horrible animal well accepted in Western culture. 参考答案 1~5 CACBA 6~10 ABCCA 11~15 BCBAB 16~20 BACBC 2l.A细节理解题，根据Cannon Beach部分中“When you need a break from the beach,grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries,shops and restaurants.”和Horseshoe Bay Beach部分中“Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports,”可知，两个 海滩的共同点是都可以在周围骑行。 22.C细节理解题。根据Mohegan Bluffs部分中“Upon arrival,pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people,their ancient traditions,and connection to the land,which will add depth to your beach experience.”可知，对当地文化感兴趣的人最有可能被Mohegan Bluffs所吸引。 23.B细节理解题，根据South Beach部分中“Although technically part of the Miami Beach area,South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.”可知，South Beach因其极具艺术风格的建筑而脱颖而出。 24.B主旨大意题。根据第二段中“When thinking of the word‘solitude',some will think of a determined hiker alone in the wilderness.Most people described experiences of solitude achieved while,for example, walking in a park or writing in a journal.Surprisingly,some described solitude as having a psychological distance from others,but not necessarily a physical one,”可知，该段主要讨论的是独处的表现形式，即“独处 是什么样子的”。 25.B词义猜测题。根据上文“In several separate experiments,Nguyen found that when people spend 15 minutes alone,there is a 'deactivation effect',meaning 'high excitement'emotions like anxiety are decreased,while positive 'low excitement'feelings like calmness are increased,which wasn't seen when people spent 15 minutes with another person."可知，上文提到独处的好处，结合下文“sometimes solitude