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2025届高三第二次阶段性考试 英语试题 注意事项： 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0. 5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置， 在其它位置作答一律无效。 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the woman suggest the man keep warm? A. By turning on the heat. B. By sitting in the sun. C. By wearing thick clothes. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I still feel cold even though I’m wearing thick clothes. W: I feel okay. M: Let’s turn on the heat! W: The sun is particularly strong now. You can get warm after sitting outside for a while. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do for the woman? A. Provide her with a place to stay. B. Send her to the doctor’s. C. Get a taxi for her. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: The new doctor’s office is so far from your place. My car happened to be parked nearby, so… W: I don’t want to trouble you again. I’ll take a taxi. Thank you all the same. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is troubling the boy? A. His height. B. His injury. C. His basketball skills. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Your injury has healed. Why are you still so down? M: You know, being tall is important for a professional basketball player. I’m a bit frustrated with this. W: I think your basketball skills can make up for this. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What was Myron’s excuse for being late this time? A. He forgot the time. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He felt unwell. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: What is Myron playing at? This is the third time he has been late for the team meeting. W: He called and said he had a headache. M: He always gives the same excuse. If he had said he was stuck in traffic or forgot the time, I might have believed him. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. How to survive a natural disaster. B. Whether to move to a safer place. C. When to plan a family gathering. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I just moved here. I heard typhoons occur annually here. It’s essential to prepare an emergency kit in advance. M: Yes. And it’s necessary to stay informed and have a family plan. Most importantly, follow local authorities’ instructions and keep calm in emergencies. 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did Arthur have for breakfast? A. Strawberry milk. B. Bread. C. Eggs. 7. Who most probably got the wall dirty? A. Leo. B. Louis. C. Arthur. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Arthur, have you noticed the white wall in the kitchen? There’s a little bit of tomato sauce on it. M: Oh no, really? I had toast with strawberry jam for breakfast, so it’s definitely not my mistake. W: I had two eggs and a cup of milk, so it couldn’t be mine either. M: Oh, I remember! In the morning, Leo got tomato sauce on his hands, and I helped him wash them. He might have touched the wall. W: Well, where is he now? M: He is currently at Louis’ house playing with toys. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the woman offer to do? A. Dig the holes. B. Fill the holes. C. Water the trees. 9. What does the man think of red maples? A. They can easily adjust to the local environment. B. It takes much time to take care of them. C. They’re popular among local people. 【答案】8. B 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Thanks for joining me in planting these young trees today. W: It’s my pleasure. I’ve always wanted to do something good for the environment. M: Let’s roll. I’ll dig the holes for the root balls. W: In that case, I’ll place the young trees in the holes and fill the holes with soil. M: OK. Then we can water these trees together. W: Alright. What kind of trees are these, anyway? M: They’re native trees called red maples, which are well-adapted to the local environment. W: I like these young trees! I hope they can be well taken care of and grow into big trees. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. When did the phrase start to gain great popularity? A. In the 1870s. B. In the 1950s. C. In the 1960s. 11. What does the man think plastic was first produced for? A. Shopping bags. B. Plastic furniture. C. Plastic bottles. 12. What does the woman say about plastic? A. Industrial use of plastic causes much pollution. B. Plastic is rarely found in her household items. C. People can live without plastic one day. 【答案】10. B 11. A 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey, do you know that the phrase “Plastic is fantastic! ” became quite popular in the1950s? M: Frankly speaking, I don't know the phrase. Why was it popular then? W: Well, that's when mass-produced plastic items started becoming a big part of our everyday lives. It all started way back in 1855, when Alexander Parkes, an English inventor, created an early form of plastic. M: I always think plastic was initially produced for shopping bags W: I'm not sure about that. But from household items to industrial use, plastic became a game-changer. Nowadays, plastic is everywhere, such as plastic bottles, plastic furniture, etc. M: Indeed. But with all the pollution and environmental issues caused by plastic, people are seriously considering a shift away from plastic-dependent lifestyles. W: I believe it is entirely achievable. M: You're wearing rose-colored glasses. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What did the man do before his life at sea? A. He worked in an advertising company. B. He drove his motor home around America. C. He wrote books about adventurous journeys. 14. Where was the man 4 days ago? A. In Australia. B. In New Zealand. C. In the Dominican Republic 15. What is the man's wife most content with about their current life? A. They can move to a new ship every month. B. They can make many good friends. C. They can save plenty of money. 16. How does the man's daughter feel about his life at sea? A. Concerned. B. Satisfied. C. Bored. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, John. It’s fascinating to hear about your life at sea. Can you share how this adventurous journey began? M: Sure. It all started when Melody and I got tired of driving our motor home around the United States. Then, we saw an advertisement for a 274-day journey by sea with Royal Caribbean, and we were interested in it. We just completed a week-long tour of the Dominican Republic 3 days ago. We have visited places like Australia and New Zealand. W: That sounds incredible. Can you tell me about the financial side of things? M: OK. We’ve just got a telephone bill, a ship bill and some credit card bills. We don’t have house loans or insurance bills. The expenses are probably close to half of what they are on land. This is the part of our life that my wife is most satisfied with. By the way, our life plan is organized on a monthly basis as we move from one ship to another. W: So cool! And another question: Do your children support your decision? M: My son is fully supportive because we can make many good friends, yet my daughter always insists that we should keep her informed about our physical condition. W: I understand. Well, thanks for sharing your exciting journey. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why did Don Kulick write A Death in the Rainforest? A. To tell the stories of some villages in Papua New Guinea. B. To call on people to protect the rainforests in Gapun. C. To explore and popularize language death. 18 What happened during Don Kulick’s visits to Gapun? A. The number of Tayap speakers fell by half. B. The language Tok Pisin gradually disappeared. C. Its population reduced to fewer than 100 people. 19. What challenge did Don Kulick face in documenting the language Tayap? A. Great difficulty in accessing the village. B. Disagreements among villagers on some words. C. Tayap speakers’ strong unwillingness to cooperate. 20. What is the speaker’s opinion on Don Kulick’s first work? A. It stresses the impact of language death. B. It might cause severe criticism from some academics. C. Its title fails to capture most people’s interest. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Don Kulick, a linguist who has written about language death before, decided to write for people who don’t know much about it. The result is A Death in the Rainforest, which tells the story of Gapun, a single village in Papua New Guinea. The book is about the language, and it’s also about the forces that are reshaping the remotest parts of the world. Kulick went to Gapun specifically because it’s almost ideal for observing language death. The community is relatively small and Tayap is slowly being replaced by Tok Pisin, which is one of the official languages of the country. In the decades of Kulick’s visits, the number of Tayap speakers dropped from 90 to 45 in a population of fewer than 200 people. Kulick met with Tayap speakers to document the language before it died. This meant learning an entirely new language and creating a writing system to express it. This task got tougher when villagers disagreed about what a certain word was in Tayap. Then, Kulick investigated why the language was dying. The result of this is Kulick’s first work, Language Shift and Cultural Reproduction: Socialization, Self, and Syncretism in a Papua New Guinean Village. It’s the kind of name that scares off anyone but academics, and it doesn’t place much emphasis on the personal impact language death has on its speakers. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2022. All-in-one communication Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home. The Anker Work B600 sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam. But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera, speaker, microphone and a light. AirSelfie camera Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device called Air Pix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video. Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand. Labrador’s assistive robot Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve (恢复) things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home.The Retriever is designed “ to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home ”. Self-driving tractor American-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people. The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050. 21. Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in? A. Anker B. Airselfie C. Labrador D. John Deere 22. What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties? A. The“all-in-one”device . B. Self-flying camera. C. Retriever robot D. The fully self-driving tractor. 23. What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future? A. Improving products quality B. Promoting agricultural reform. C Increasing agricultural investment. D. Reducing the environmental pollution. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了消费技术协会2022年消费者电子展上展示的一些顶级产品。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据All-in-one communication部分中的“Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home.(科技公司Anker宣布推出一款“一体化”设备，旨在改善居家办公员工的沟通效果。)”可知，这款设备显然是为远程办公的员工设计的，因此远程办公的员工最感兴趣的是科技公司Anker的产品。故选A。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据Labrador’s assistive robot部分中的“Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve (恢复) things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home.The Retriever is designed “ to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home ”.(机器人制造商Labrador宣布了其Retriever机器人，该机器人设计用于携带物品，顾名思义，还可以找回物品。这款机器人可以通过语音命令或手机上的应用程序进行控制。它还可以根据用户家庭的具体地图进行编程。Retriever的设计目的是“作为额外的一双手，减轻家庭日常任务的负担”)”可知，Retriever机器人可以帮助行动不便的老年人完成日常任务，因此最能有效帮助行动困难的老年人。故选C。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段Self-driving tractor部分的“The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050.(该公司指出，这样的机器有助于改善农业方法，因为随着全球人口的增长，预计到2050年食品需求将增加50%)”可知，自驾驶拖拉机能够提高农业效率，减少对设备和人力的需求，从而促进农业改革。故选B。 B People in a courtroom (法庭) were left astonished after an emotional reunion between a judge and one of her old classmates caught following an alleged burglary (涉嫌盗窃) . Arthur Booth aged 49 was arrested (逮捕) on Monday after being spotted driving a car that looked like the one used in a robbery and failing to stop after a police officer ordered him to pull over. A police chase followed, resulting in two accidents before he crashed the car. He ran away but was finally caught and faced several charges. US judge Mindy Glazer was taking charge of the case. When Arthur Booth was taken into court, the judge looked at him for a moment or two and then asked, “Did you go to Nautilus Middle School? ” “Oh my goodness, ” replied Mr. Booth several times, at first with smiles and then breaking down in tears. He repeatedly cried “Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. ” In the heartbreaking scene, judge Glazer expressed her disappointment at the situation. “I always used to wonder what happened to you, sir, ” she told him. “I'm sorry to see you here. ” Mr Booth covered his head and cried as Glazer told the court, “This was the nicest kid in middle school. ” The judge said, “He was the best kid in middle school. I used to play football with him, all the kids, and look what has happened. ” Glazer said as Mr Booth continued to cry. “What's sad is how old we've become. Good luck to you sir, I hope you are able to come out of this and just lead a lawful life. ” Arthur Booth said, “Mindy has given me great encouragement. I will not give up my life. Now it is a new start for me.” Arthur Booth was a very good student, but in order to satisfy his gambling (赌博) addiction, he always engages himself in some stealing activities. As a result, he has to waste his good time in prison. Now his family hopes that the appearance of their old classmates and his own guilt can awaken his conscience. 24. What was one reason for Arthur Booth’s arrest? A. He was addicted to gambling. B. He got involved in an alleged robbery. C. He was charged by his classmate. D. He ignored police order and crashed the car. 25. Why did Arthur Booth break down in tears? A. He was charged with theft. B. He was fully aware of his guilt. C. He recognized his old classmate. D. He thought of Nautilus Middle School. 26. Which of the following best describes Arthur Booth as a boy in middle school? A. Kind and well-behaved. B. Honest and generous. C. Intelligent and independent. D. Humorous and outgoing. 27. What type of writing is this text? A. A diary. B. A play. C. A news story. D. A fairy tale. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了一名法官和她的一名因涉嫌盗窃而被捕的老同学在法庭上激动地重逢的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“People in a courtroom (法庭) were left astonished after an emotional reunion between a judge and one of her old classmates caught following an alleged burglary(一名法官和她的一名因涉嫌盗窃而被捕的老同学在法庭上激动地重逢，这让法庭上的人们感到震惊)”可知，亚瑟·布斯被捕是因为涉嫌盗窃。故选B项。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“US judge Mindy Glazer was taking charge of the case. When Arthur Booth was taken into court, the judge looked at him for a moment or two and then asked, “Did you go to Nautilus Middle School? ” “Oh my goodness, ” replied Mr. Booth several times, at first with smiles and then breaking down in tears. He repeatedly cried “Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. ”(美国法官明迪·格雷泽负责此案。当阿瑟·布斯被带到法庭时，法官看了他一会儿，然后问道：“你上过鹦鹉螺中学吗？”“哦，我的天哪，”布斯先生回答了好几次，起初是微笑着，然后就哭了起来。他不停地叫道：“哦，我的天哪。哦，我的天哪。”)”可知，亚瑟·布斯会泪流满面是因为他认出了他的老同学。故选C项 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“Mr Booth covered his head and cried as Glazer told the court, “This was the nicest kid in middle school. ” The judge said, “He was the best kid in middle school. I used to play football with him, all the kids, and look what has happened. ”(布斯捂着头哭了，格雷泽在法庭上说：“他是中学里最好的孩子。”法官说：“他是中学里最好的孩子。我曾经和他一起踢足球，还有所有的孩子，看看现在发生了什么。”)”可知，中学时的布斯善良且守规矩。故选A项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容，特别是第一段“People in a courtroom (法庭) were left astonished after an emotional reunion between a judge and one of her old classmates caught following an alleged burglary(一名法官和她的一名因涉嫌盗窃而被捕的老同学在法庭上激动地重逢，这让法庭上的人们感到震惊)”可知，本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了一名法官和她的一名因涉嫌盗窃而被捕的老同学在法庭上激动地重逢的故事。故选C项。 C Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions, warn an international team of scientists. Led by Dr. Liam Lachs of Newcastle University, the study indicates that coral heat tolerance adaptation via natural selection could keep pace with ocean warming if the Paris Agreement commitments are realized, limiting global warming to 2℃. The researchers studied corals in Palau, developing an eco-evolutionary simulation model that incorporates thermal and evolutionary biology data, as well as ecology. Published in Science, the study simulates the consequences of global development and fossil fuel usage scenarios created by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Prof. Peter Mumby, a co-author, notes that without Paris Agreement commitments, the world could warm by 3-5 degrees by century’s end, making natural selection insufficient for the survival of sensitive coral species. “We can still have fairly healthy corals in the future, but this requires more aggressive reductions in global emissions and strategic reef management,” he says. Dr. Lachs explains that with current policies, we are on track for 3°C warming, where natural selection for heat tolerance could determine coral survival. “From our modeling, we expect profound reductions in reef health and an elevated risk of local extinction for thermally sensitive species,” he adds, acknowledging uncertainty in coral “evolvability”. Dr. James Guest, another co-author, stresses the urgent need for climate-smart management options. “We need actions that maximize genetic adaptation potential and explore increasing adaptation likelihood in wild populations,” he says, suggesting targeted assisted evolution interventions to improve heat tolerance through selective breeding. Coral reefs, remarkably diverse and crucial marine ecosystems, could see some offset in projected loss of functioning and biodiversity if rapid climate action is achieved, according to the study’s models. “Genetic adaptation could play a role in preserving coral reef ecosystems, but only if we take immediate and significant steps to address climate change,” Dr. Lachs concludes. 28. What is the author’s attitude towards coral adaptation? A. Neutral. B. Overwhelmed C. Concerned. D. Indifferent. 29. What is the purpose of developing eco-evolutionary simulation model in the study? A. To illustrate the interdependence between governments and measures taken to protect the ecosystem. B. To make a simulation of possible effects of global warming on coral survival. C. To provide evidence for effects of implementing the Paris Agreement commitments. D. To support the argument that corals are dying out. 30. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Uncertainty is evitable if nature takes its course. B. Paris Agreement commitments have worked well to protect the biodiversity in the ecosystem. C. The survival of diverse coral reefs relies heavily on climate action. D. Natural selection might be adequate for coral reefs with low heat tolerance to survive. 31. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To call for public attention to the preservation of ocean biodiversity. B. To persuade both individuals and organizations to protect the coral reefs. C. To appeal for rapid action to protect the ecosystem. D. To urge immediate evolution interventions to protect coral diversity. 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个国际科学家小组警告说，如果不迅速减少全球温室气体的排放，珊瑚对海洋变暖和海洋热浪的适应可能会不堪重负，如果实现快速的气候行动，可以挽救珊瑚礁的功能和生物多样性。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions, warn an international team of scientists. Led by Dr. Liam Lachs of Newcastle University, the study indicates that coral heat tolerance adaptation via natural selection could keep pace with ocean warming if the Paris Agreement commitments are realized, limiting global warming to 2℃.(一组国际科学家小组警告说，如果不迅速减少全球温室气体的排放，珊瑚对海洋变暖和海洋热浪的适应可能会不堪重负。由Newcastle大学的Liam博士领导的这项研究表明，如果实现《巴黎协定》的承诺，将全球变暖限制在2℃以内，珊瑚通过自然选择进行的耐热性适应，可以跟上海洋变暖的步伐)”可知，作者通过专家小组的警告表明，如果不迅速减少全球温室气体的排放，珊瑚对海洋变暖和海洋热浪的适应可能会不堪重负，因此作者对珊瑚的适应能力是担心的，故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The researchers studied corals in Palau, developing an eco-evolutionary simulation model that incorporates thermal and evolutionary biology data, as well as ecology. Published in Science, the study simulates the consequences of global development and fossil fuel usage scenarios created by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.(研究人员研究了Palau的珊瑚，开发了一个生态净化模拟模型，该模型结合了热和进化生物学数据以及生态学。该研究发表在《科学》杂志上，模拟了气候变化政府间专门委员会创建的全球发展和化石燃料使用的情景的后果)”可知，该模型模拟了全球发展和化石燃料使用的情景的后果，故其目的是为了模拟全球变暖对珊瑚生存的可能影响，故选B。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Prof. Peter Mumby, a co-author, notes that without Paris Agreement commitments, the world could warm by 3-5 degrees by century’s end, making natural selection insufficient for the survival of sensitive coral species. “We can still have fairly healthy corals in the future, but this requires more aggressive reductions in global emissions and strategic reef management,” he says.(合著者Peter Mumby教授指出，如果没有《巴黎协定》的承诺，到本世纪末，世界可能会变暖3-5度，使自然选择不足以维持敏感珊瑚物种的生存。他说到：“未来我们仍然可以拥有相当健康的珊瑚，但这需要更积极地减少全球排放和战略性的珊瑚礁管理”)”可知，未来可以拥有相当健康的珊瑚，但这需要人们更积极地减少全球排放和战略性的珊瑚礁管理，故各种珊瑚礁的生存很大程度上依赖于气候行动，故选C。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Coral reefs, remarkably diverse and crucial marine ecosystems, could see some offset in projected loss of functioning and biodiversity if rapid climate action is achieved, according to the study’s models.(根据该研究的模型，珊瑚礁是一个非常多样化和重要的海洋生态系统，如果实现快速的气候行动，预计其功能和生物多样性的丧失可能会得到一些抵消)”可知，文章首段提出了珊瑚面临的问题，本段则提到如果实现快速的气候行动，可以挽救珊瑚礁的功能和生物多样性，故文章的目的是为了督促立即采取行动干预措施，以保护珊瑚的多样性，故选D。 D Fields ranging from robotics to medicine to political science are attempting to train AI systems to make meaningful decisions of all kinds. Unfortunately, teaching an AI system to make good decisions is no easy task. In the case of traffic, a model might struggle to control a set of intersections with varying speed limits, numbers of lanes, or traffic patterns. To boost the reliability of models for complex tasks, MIT researchers have developed a more efficient algorithm to train AI systems for complex decision-making tasks, such as traffic signal control. The new algorithm, known as Model-Based Transfer Learning (MBTL), strategically selects the best tasks for training an AI agent to perform effectively across a collection of related tasks. This approach maximizes performance while keeping training costs low. Traditionally, engineers train algorithms for traffic lights at multiple intersections by either training one algorithm per intersection independently or training a single, larger algorithm using data from all intersections. The first method is time-consuming and data-intensive, while the second often results in subpar performance. Cathy Wu, a senior author and member of MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) , explains that their method finds a middle ground. “We wondered if we could train on a subset of tasks, apply the result to all tasks, and still see a performance increase,” Wu says. MBTL models how well each algorithm would perform if trained independently and how its performance would degrade when transferred to other tasks, a concept known as generalization performance. By explicitly modeling generalization performance, MBTL estimates the value of training on new tasks. It selects tasks in sequence, starting with those that offer the highest performance gain, then chooses additional tasks that provide the most significant marginal improvements to overall performance. This focus on the most promising tasks dramatically improves training efficiency. The MBTL algorithm has two components: one that models individual task performance and another that models the degradation of performance when transferred to other tasks. This dual approach allows for a more nuanced (微妙的) understanding of how to train AI agents effectively. In the future, the researchers plan to design MBTL algorithms that can extend to more complex problems, such as high-dimensional task spaces. They are also interested in applying their approach to real-world problems, especially in next-generation mobility systems. 32. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Researchers are working on the plan to promote the extensive application of MBTL. B. Researchers have selected some best AI models to make good decisions. C. Researchers have figured out the ways to improve the efficiency of AI decision-making. D. Researchers manage to find a middle ground when training AI to make good decisions. 33. What does the underlined word “subpar” in paragraph 3 mean? A. inferior B. substantial C. unexpected D. superb 34. What is the most distinctive feature of MBTL compared to the traditional algorithms? A. It can perform multiple tasks at a time. B. It is designed to keep the costs low. C. It features generalization performance. D. It makes the algorithm much more accessible. 35. What are the Paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly about? A. The functions of MBTL. B. The fundamentals of MBTL. C. The components of MBTL. D. The generalization performance of MBTL. 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院的研究人员研发了一种更有效的算法来训练人工智能系统进行复杂的决策任务，文章分析了新算法的基本原理和优点。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To boost the reliability of models for complex tasks, MIT researchers have developed a more efficient algorithm to train AI systems for complex decision-making tasks, such as traffic signal control.(为了提高模型对复杂任务的可靠性，麻省理工学院的研究人员已经研发了一种更有效的算法来训练人工智能系统进行复杂的决策任务，如交通信号控制)”可知，麻省理工学院的研究人员已经研发了一种更有效的算法来训练人工智能进行复杂的决策任务，故可推知研究人员已经找到了提高人工智能决策效率的方法，故选C。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章划线词subpar前文的内容“The first method is time-consuming and data-intensive, while the second(第一种方法耗时且数据密集，而第二种方法)”可知，划线词前文提到第一种方法和第二种方法的对比，第一种方法耗时且数据密集，故此处划线词subpar与A项“inferior (较差的，低等的)”意思相近，而第二种方法则带来较差的性能，故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“MBTL models how well each algorithm would perform if trained independently and how its performance would degrade when transferred to other tasks, a concept known as generalization performance.(MBTL模拟了如果独立训练，每个算法的性能会有多好，以及当转移到其他任务时，其性能会如何下降，这一概念被称之为泛化性能)”可知，MBTL模拟了如果独立训练，每个算法的性能会有多好，以及当转移到其他任务时，其性能会如何下降，这一概念被称之为泛化性能，故与传统的算法相比，MBTL以泛化性能为特点，故选C。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第五段首句“MBTL models how well each algorithm would perform if trained independently and how its performance would degrade when transferred to other tasks, a concept known as generalization performance. (MBTL模拟了如果独立训练，每个算法的性能会有多好，以及当转移到其他任务时，其性能会如何下降，这一概念被称之为泛化性能)”和第六段首句“The MBTL algorithm has two components: one that models individual task performance and another that models the degradation of performance when transferred to other tasks.( MBTL算法有两个部分：一个对单个任务的性能进行建模，另一个对转移到其他任务时的性能下降进行建模)”可知，第五段主要介绍了MBTL模拟的泛化性能，模拟了如果独立训练，每个算法的性能会有多好，以及当转移到其他任务时，其性能会如何下降；而第六段则介绍了MBTL算法的成分，故这两段主要介绍了MBTL的基本原理，故选B。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The pain we feel may be nature’s way of telling us it’s time to take notice of our inner selves. ___36___ Maybe you believe that no one will understand you. Maybe you feel you shouldn’t expose your pain since you’re supposed to be cool and act like you can handle things. Even though you may feel that no one can help you get over your pain, the important thing is to reach out. Here are some positive ways to deal with pain. ___37___ Talking about what hurts is an important first step. Even if you feel that no one can do anything to make the hurt go away, talking to someone you trust can ease the weight of painful feelings. Keep a journal. This is a good way to measure your progress in “getting to the other side” of things. ___38___ That way when you read how you felt about something a week or a month ago, and then read how you feel about it today, you’ll see how you are progressing. ___39___ Be extra good to yourself. Especially when life hurts, it’s time to take extra good care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat properly, get the exercise your body needs to burn off the tension, listen to soft music, and don’t forget those extra hugs for your pet. ___40___ Be sure to be that for yourself, as well. See a professional counselor. Seeing a trained professional is an excellent way to work through painful times. Ask your parents or school counselor to help you find one. A. Try to bear your pain. B. Don’t keep it all inside. C. Be sure to date each entry. D. Should you be facing painful times, we urge you to reach out to get the help and support you need. E. You know what a source of comfort you are to others. F. It is also a good way to improve your writing skills gradually. G. It means you may need more outside support than you’re getting. 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. C 39. G 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述的是如何积极应对和处理生活中的痛苦。 【36题详解】 空后“Maybe you believe that no one will understand you. Maybe you feel you shouldn’t expose your pain since you’re supposed to be cool and act like you can handle things.(也许你认为没人能理解你。也许你觉得你不应该暴露自己的痛苦，因为你应该表现得很酷，表现得好像你能处理好事情)”提到你也许认为没人能理解你，也许觉得不应该暴露自己的痛苦，故不愿意寻求帮助或暴露自己的脆弱，故D项“如果你正面临痛苦的时刻，我们督促你向外界寻求你所需要的帮助和支持。”符合，当你面临痛苦时，我们督促你向外界寻求帮助和支持，引出下文内容，但你可能觉得没人能理解你，且觉得不应该露自己的痛苦。故选D项。 【37题详解】 此空位于本段首句，是本段的主题句，根据本段内容“Talking about what hurts is an important first step. Even if you feel that no one can do anything to make the hurt go away, talking to someone you trust can ease the weight of painful feelings.(谈论伤害是重要的第一步。即使你觉得没有人可以做任何事情来消除伤害，但是与你信任的人交谈可以减轻痛苦的感觉)”可知，本段说明了要和人交谈，把自己内心的想法说出来，不要藏在心里，故B选项“不要把一切都藏在心里。”符合，说明不要把一切都藏在心里，要把自己的想法说出来，从而减轻痛苦的感觉。故选B项。 【38题详解】 根据空前“Keep a journal. This is a good way to measure your progress in “getting to the other side” of things.(写日记。这是衡量你在“到达另一边”方面的进步的好方法)”可知，空前说明了要写日记，且根据空后“That way when you read how you felt about something a week or a month ago, and then read how you feel about it today, you’ll see how you are progressing.(这样，当你阅读一周前或一个月前你对某事的感受，然后再阅读今天你对某事的感受时，你会看到你是如何进步的)”可知，空后提出读到一周前或者一个月前以及今天的感受，故C项“一定要注明每个日记的日期。”符合，明确指出了在写日记时要确保每个日记都有具体的日期，这样你才能知道自己读到一周前或者一个月前的感受，且空后的“that way”指代C项种的“date each entry”。故选C项。 【39题详解】 根据空前“That way when you read how you felt about something a week or a month ago, and then read how you feel about it today, you’ll see how you are progressing.(这样，当你阅读一周前或一个月前你对某事的感受，然后再阅读今天你对某事的感受时，你会看到你是如何进步的)”可知，你会看到自己的进步情况，故G项“这意味着你可能需要更多的外部支持。”符合，说明前文的情况可能为你提供了一个行动的方向，即寻找或增加支持。故选G项。 【40题详解】 根据空前“Be extra good to yourself. Especially when life hurts, it’s time to take extra good care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat properly, get the exercise your body needs to burn off the tension, listen to soft music, and don’t forget those extra hugs for your pet.(对自己特别好。尤其是当生活受到伤害时，是时候格外照顾好自己了。充足的休息，合理的饮食，做一些身体需要的运动来燃烧你的紧张情绪，听听轻柔的音乐，不要忘记给你的宠物额外的拥抱)”可知，空前提到的这些行为都是为了缓解紧张情绪，促进自我关爱，故空格处应该说明这种自我关爱的重要性，故E选项“你知道你给别人带来了多大的安慰。”符合，强调了人们通常知道如何使他人感到舒适和安慰，既然我们知道如何为别人提供安慰，我们也应该学会为自己提供同样的安慰和关爱。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 While writing report cards five years ago, Jennifer Thiessen was troubled by something. Her third-grade students were being ___41___ on subjects such as math and science, but not on life skills — such as social responsibility and kindness. She mentioned her ___42___ to a fellow teacher at the school, and they ___43___ a plan. They assigned their students a project that had nothing to do with standard school subjects. ___44___, it was centered on ___45___ goodwill. They called it the “Kindness Project”. Students from two separate third-grade classes made cupcakes at home and ___46___ them for $1 during a series of bake sales at the school. They ___47___ about $400 and used the proceeds to purchase small gifts and handed them out to strangers near the school. Many of the gift recipients seemed “caught off guard” ___48___, Thiessen said, though they were all in when the students explained what the ___49___ was about. Some were moved to tears. She decided to make it a(n) ____50____ activity for third-graders at the school. For the past five years, third-grade students at Watson Elementary School ____51____ the Kindness Project every year. Given the ____52____ of the project, the school decided to ____53____ it this year to involve five classes. “It warmed my heart to help others,” Artie Foik, eight, said. The bigger ____54____ of the project, Thiessen said, is the feelings they’ll ____55____ with them as they grow. 41. A. assisted B. evaluated C. encouraged D. tricked 42. A. concerns B. problems C. plans D. interests 43. A. stuck to B. figured out C. applied for D. put off 44. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Moreover 45. A. winning B. enjoying C. spreading D. reporting 46. A. rented B. sold C. used D. saved 47. A. raised B. needed C. borrowed D. wasted 48. A. at times B. above all C. at least D. at first 49. A. project B. investigation C. school D. negotiation 50. A. alternative B. national C. annual D. social 51. A. stimulated B. suspended C. joined D. monitored 52. A. name B. success C. transformation D. duration 53. A. globalize B. finish C. restart D. broaden 54. A. challenge B. problem C. trial D. idea 55. A. inspire B. leave C. carry D. shake 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jennifer Thiessen老师带头为三年级学生开设了善行项目，让学生传播善意，这得到了学校的支持，扩大了项目的范围。且学生从这个项目中收获很多，认为帮助他人能温暖自己的心。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的三年级学生是以数学和科学这样的学科来评估成绩的，而不是社会责任和善良这样的生活技能。A. assisted帮助；B. evaluated评估；C. encouraged鼓励；D. tricked欺骗，欺诈。根据后文“on subjects such as math and science”以及常识可知，学校是以数学和科学这样的学科成绩来评估学生成绩的，故选B。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她和学校的一个老师提起了她的担忧，他们便想出了一个计划。A. concerns担心，担忧；B. problems问题；C. plans计划；D. interests兴趣。根据前文“Jennifer Thiessen was troubled by something.”可知，Jennifer Thiessen被一些事情所困扰，因此此处表示她将她的担忧告诉给了同事，故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：同上。A. stuck to坚持；B. figured out想出，弄清楚；C. applied for申请；D. put off推迟。根据空后“a plan”可知，此处为想出一个计划，故选B。 【44题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，它以传播善意为重点。A. Instead相反；B. Otherwise否则；C. Therefore因此；D. Moreover而且。根据空前“They assigned their students a project that had nothing to do with standard school subjects.”和空后“it was centered on ___5___ goodwill.”可知，前文提到他们给学生布置的项目是与学校科目不相关的，相反，是以传播善意为重点，故选A。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，它以传播善意为重点。A. winning赢；B. enjoying享受；C. spreading传播；D. reporting报道。根据后文“They ___7___ about $400 and used the proceeds to purchase small gifts and handed them out to strangers near the school.”可知，他们将筹集的钱买了小礼物，分发给学校附近的陌生人，这是在传播善意，故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：来自三年级两个班的学生在家做纸杯蛋糕，在学校的一系列蛋糕义卖中以1美元的价格售卖蛋糕。A. rented租；B. sold售卖；C. used使用；D. saved节省。根据后文“used the proceeds to purchase small gifts”可知，他们用这些收入来买小礼物，故此处指以1美元的价格售卖纸杯蛋糕，故选B。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们筹集了大概400美元，并用这些收入来买小礼物，在学校附近将礼物分发给陌生人。A. raised筹集；B. needed需要；C. borrowed借；D. wasted浪费。根据后文“used the proceeds to purchase small gifts”可知，他们用这些收入来买小礼物，故此处指买纸杯蛋糕总共筹集了400美元，故选A。 【48题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：Jennifer Thiessen说，许多人收到礼物的人一开始似乎有点“措手不及”，但是当学生解释了这个项目是关于什么的时候，他们都接受了礼物。A. at times有时；B. above all最重要的是；C. at least至少；D. at first起初，最开始。根据后文“they were all in when the students explained what the ___9___ was about.”可知，在学生给他们解释后，他们都理解并接受了礼物，故起初他们有点“措手不及”，故选D。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. project项目；B. investigation调查；C. school学校；D. negotiation协商。根据前文“They called it the “Kindness Project””的提示可知，他们实施这个项目，因此要向“措手不及”的陌生人解释这个项目，故选A。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她决定把它作为学校三年级学生的年度活动。A. alternative可选择的；B. national国家的；C. annual每年的；D. social社会的。根据后文“For the past five years, third-grade students at Watson Elementary School ___11___ the Kindness Project every year.”可知，在过去的五年里，Watson小学三年级的学生每年都要参加这个项目，因此她将这个活动作为学校三年级学生的年度活动，故选C。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的五年里，Watson小学三年级的学生每年都要参加这个善行项目。A. stimulated激励；B. suspended暂停；C. joined参加；D. monitored监督。根据前文“activity for third-graders at the school.”可知，这个活动是为学校三年级学生举行的，故三年级学生每年都需要参加这个善行项目，故选C。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：考虑到这个项目的成功，学校决定今年扩大到5个班级。A. name名字；B. success成功；C. transformation转变；D. duration持久性。根据后文“to involve five classes.”可知，扩大到5个班级，说明项目的范围扩大了，故学校认为这个项目举办得很成功，故选B。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. globalize全球化；B. finish完成；C. restart重新开始；D. broaden扩大。根据空后“it this year to involve five classes.”以及前文“Students from two separate third-grade classes”可知，前文提到这个项目是三年级的两个班参加，后文提到涉及到5个班，因此这个项目是扩大了，故选D。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Thiessen说道，这个项目更大的想法是他们在成长过程中所带来的感受。A. challenge挑战；B. problem问题；C. trial试验；D. idea想法。根据前文““It warmed my heart to help others, ” Artie Foik, eight, said.”可知，8岁的Artie Foik说道，帮助他人能温暖自己的心，然而Thiessen认为更大的想法是，孩子在成长过程中能一直拥有这种感受，故选D。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Thiessen说道，这个项目更大的想法是他们在成长过程中所带来的感受。A. inspire激励；B. leave留下；C. carry带；D. shake摇晃。根据空后“with them as they grow”可知，Thiessen认为更大的想法是孩子在成长过程中能一直拥有这种感受，故随着他们成长，他们能一直带着这种感受，故选C。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 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。 Top-spinning, known as da tuoluo in Chinese, has a long-forgotten yet deeply-rooted ___56___ (present) in Chinese culture. This traditional game, ___57___ once brought countless joyous moments to the childhoods of many Chinese people, has now been revitalized at the national ethnic games in Sanya, ___58___ beautiful coastal city in south China’s Hainan Province that ___59___ (host) the ongoing 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities. Against this vibrant backdrop, da tuoluo has made a remarkable comeback. ___60___ (pass) down through generations, da tuoluo has a long history and carries a profound cultural legacy across China. In particular, in southern regions such as Yunnan, the simple yet engaging da tuoluo has ___61___ (true) become a favorite among locals, with its diverse ethnic cultures and beautiful landscapes. Today, top-spinning is once again showcased at the national ethnic games in Sanya, ___62___ (serve) as a powerful link between people and China’s ___63___ (extend) and rich cultural heritage. It brings a sense of joy that harks back to the carefree days of childhood for the older generations, ___64___ also introducing the younger generations to a traditional game full of charm. It has become a wonderful medium ____65____ which different generations would not be so close together. 【答案】56. presence 57. which 58. a 59. is hosting 60. Passed##Having been passed 61. truly 62. serving 63. extensive 64. while 65. without 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国历史悠久的传统游戏大陀螺。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：陀螺，在中国被称为“大陀螺”，在中国文化中早已被遗忘，但却有着根深蒂固的存在。此处作has的宾语，故应用名词“presence存在”，故填presence。 【57题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这项传统运动曾经给许多中国人的童年带来了无数欢乐的时刻，现在在中国南部海南省美丽的沿海城市三亚正在举行的第十二届全国少数民族传统运动会上得到了振兴。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为game，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，故应用which引导，故填which。 【58题详解】 考查冠词。句意：同上。city“城市”为可数名词，此处泛指“一个美丽的沿海城市”，故应用不定冠词表泛指，且beautiful的读音以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【59题详解】 考查时态。句意：同上。此处作that引导的定语从句中的谓语动词，根据后文的ongoing“正在进行的”可知，此处应用正在进行时，that为主语，指代前文的先行词city，为单数，that与host之间为主动关系，故填is hosting。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：代代相传，大陀螺历史悠久，文化底蕴深厚。此处作状语，主语为da tuoluo，与pass之间为被动关系，故应用过去分词作状语；也可以理解为pass这个动作发生在谓语动词has之前，故也可以用现在分词的完成被动式having been passed作状语。故填Passed/Having been passed。 【61题详解】 考查副词。句意：特别是在云南等南部地区，简单而迷人的大陀螺，以其多元的民族文化和美丽的风景，真正地成为了当地人的最爱。此处修饰动词become，故应用副词“truly真正地”作状语，故填truly。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，大陀螺再次在三亚的全民运动会上亮相，成为人们与中国广泛而丰富的文化遗产之间的强有力的纽带。此处作状语，serve与主语top-spinning之间为主动关系，故应用现在分词作状语，故填serving。 【63题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。根据空后的and rich可知，此处and连接前后两个形容词，修饰cultural heritage，故此处应用形容词“extensive广泛的”作定语，故填extensive。 【64题详解】 考查连词。句意：它给老一辈的人带来了快乐的感觉，让他们回想起无忧无虑的童年时光，同时也向年轻一代介绍了一种充满魅力的传统游戏。此处作连词，连接前后两个句子，且意为“同时”，故应用while引导，故填while。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：它已经成为了一种奇妙的媒介，没有它，不同时代的人是不会如此紧密地联系在一起。此处为“介词+which”引导定语从句，which指代先行词It，且此处意为“没有它”，故应用介词without，故填without。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，外教 Mr. Smith计划拍摄一部校园微电影，现就电影主题征集同学们的建议。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你认为最好的主题； 2. 你的理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】参考范文： I’m writing to share my opinion on the theme for your campus microfilm. I strongly believe that “The Power of Campus Role Models” would be an exceptional choice. This theme holds great significance as it emphasizes the profound impact that role models have on students’ lives. Campus role models serve as a source of inspiration, encouraging students to excel academically and develop strong character. By showcasing their stories, we can encourage students to make every effort to contribute to society. I hope my idea can assist you in determining the theme. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求学生给外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件，就他计划拍摄的校园微电影，提出你认为最好的主题，并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 极好的：exceptional→excellent/brilliant 强调：emphasize→put/lay/place emphasis on 鼓励：encourage→stimulate/inspire/fuel 帮助：assist→help/give assistance to 2.句式拓展： 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to share my opinion on the theme for your campus microfilm. 拓展句：Extremely thrilled to know that you are asking students for suggestions on film themes, I’m writing to share my opinion on the theme for your campus microfilm. 【点睛】【高分句型1】This theme holds great significance as it emphasizes the profound impact that role models have on students’ lives.(运用了as引导原因状语从句以及that引导定语从句。) 【高分句型2】Campus role models serve as a source of inspiration, encouraging students to excel academically and develop strong character.(运用了现在分词短语作状语) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 “Okay guys, please follow the instructions on the recipe book. I hope everyone can bring their delicious masterpieces home!” my baking instructor, Miss Linda, announced, clapping her hands cheerily. My tableside partner and I took a deep breath. I was determined to make the most of my beginner baking class as I grabbed the wooden bowl on top of the countertop. Picturing my mother’s smile at the sight of the cake, I heard her sweet voice excitedly shouting in my head, “It’s so good, my dear! Thanks for making this the best birthday ever!” My heart beat with warmth at the thought of her warm hug. My confidence boosted, I began kneading the dough. Placing the dough into the bowl, I swiftly grabbed two eggs and broke them with effort. Then, I looked for the small jar of sugar. Grabbing the jar filled with sugar, I took out two huge spoonfuls and put them into the bowl. Mixing the batter (糊状物) with the mixer, I imagined the flavour I wanted to give the cake. Staring at the evenly mixed batter, I jumped up and down with joy. Who knew baking a cake would be so easy? I thought that it took years of expertise to make a good one, but I was excited to find out that I was wrong. “You know what? I’m going to taste the batter, just for good luck!” I said to myself cheerfully, taking a big spoonful of batter from the bowl. Little did I know I was going to regret that move. To my horror, instead of a sweet and creamy sensation in my mouth, all I could taste was pure salt. “Eww!” I screamed, forcing the batter from my mouth. All eyes were fixed on me while Miss Linda hurried over to my side. After I had explained the salty sensation in my mouth, she laughed. “Did you use the salt by accident?” Miss Linda asked. 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。 I shot a glance at the countertop. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With no other options left, I had to pour away my batter. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： I shot a glance at the countertop. There, next to the sugar jar, was a nearly identical jar labeled “salt”. My heart sank as I realized my mistake. I had been so focused on the recipe and the excitement of baking that I hadn’t paid attention to the labels. The small print and similar containers had led to my disastrous error. Miss Linda’s laughter turned into a sympathetic smile as she patted my shoulder, understanding the predicament I was in. The class, which had initially been shocked by my outburst, now murmured in empathy, some even sharing their own stories of kitchen mishaps. With no other options left, I had to pour away my batter. It was a bitter pill to swallow, both literally and figuratively. As I watched the salty mess disappear down the drain, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment, but Miss Linda, ever the optimist, encouraged me not to give up. “Mistakes are part of learning,” she said, her eyes twinkling with wisdom. Heartened by her reassuring words, I set about mixing a new batch of batter, more careful than ever to ensure that I was using the correct ingredients this time with precision. The moment I finished the cake, I knew my mother would not just be proud of my dedicated preparation for her birthday but also glory in what I learned from such an unforgettable experience. 【解析】 【导语】本文以做蛋糕为线索展开，讲述了作者在培训班给母亲亲手制作生日蛋糕时，由于自己只专注食谱和烘焙的兴奋，没有注意到标签，错把盐当成了糖，因此不得不将难以下咽的面糊倒掉，这让作者感到无比失望。在一向乐观的Linda的鼓励下，作者完美地完成了蛋糕。作者认为，母亲不仅会为因为自己为她精心制作的蛋糕感到自豪，还会因为作者从这段难忘的经历中学到的东西感到自豪。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我瞥了一眼台面。”可知，本段可描写作者意识到自己误将盐当作糖，因此导致了灾难性的错误，Linda理解作者的处境，其他同学也同情地和作者分享了她们在厨房的一些糗事。 ②由第二段首句内容“别无选择，我只好把面糊倒掉。”可知，本段可描写作者对自己的错误感到无比失望，但在乐观的Linda的鼓励下，作者没有放弃，完成了蛋糕的制作，认为母亲会以自己为骄傲。 2.续写线索：瞥了一眼台面——意识到自己的错误——Linda和同学安慰作者——倒掉面糊——感到失望——Linda鼓励，作者完成了蛋糕——母亲会以作者为骄傲 3.词类激活： 行为类： ①意识到：realize/be aware of/be conscious of ②看着：watch/look at ③开始做：set about doing/set out to do/get down to doing 情绪类： ①激动：excitement/thrill ②使震惊：shock/amaze/astonish ③乐观的：optimistic/positive/upbeat 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Miss Linda’s laughter turned into a sympathetic smile as she patted my shoulder, understanding the predicament I was in.(运用了as引导时间状语从句，现在分词作状语以及省略连接词that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】 The moment I finished the cake, I knew my mother would not just be proud of my dedicated preparation for her birthday but also glory in what I learned from such an unforgettable experience.(运用了The moment引导的状语从句，省略that引导的宾语从句，waht引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025届高三第二次阶段性考试 英语试题 注意事项： 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0. 5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置， 在其它位置作答一律无效。 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the woman suggest the man keep warm? A. By turning on the heat. B. By sitting in the sun. C. By wearing thick clothes. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do for the woman? A. Provide her with a place to stay. B. Send her to the doctor’s. C. Get a taxi for her. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is troubling the boy? A. His height. B. His injury. C. His basketball skills. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What was Myron’s excuse for being late this time? A. He forgot the time. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He felt unwell. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. How to survive a natural disaster. B. Whether to move to a safer place. C. When to plan a family gathering. 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did Arthur have for breakfast? A. Strawberry milk. B. Bread. C. Eggs. 7. Who most probably got the wall dirty? A. Leo. B. Louis. C. Arthur. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the woman offer to do? A. Dig the holes. B. Fill the holes. C. Water the trees. 9. What does the man think of red maples? A. They can easily adjust to the local environment. B. It takes much time to take care of them. C. They’re popular among local people. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. When did the phrase start to gain great popularity? A. In the 1870s. B. In the 1950s. C. In the 1960s. 11. What does the man think plastic was first produced for? A. Shopping bags. B. Plastic furniture. C. Plastic bottles. 12. What does the woman say about plastic? A. Industrial use of plastic causes much pollution. B. Plastic is rarely found in her household items. C. People can live without plastic one day. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What did the man do before his life at sea? A. He worked in an advertising company. B. He drove his motor home around America. C. He wrote books about adventurous journeys. 14. Where was the man 4 days ago? A. In Australia. B. In New Zealand. C. In the Dominican Republic 15. What is the man's wife most content with about their current life? A. They can move to a new ship every month. B. They can make many good friends. C. They can save plenty of money. 16. How does the man's daughter feel about his life at sea? A. Concerned. B. Satisfied. C. Bored. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why did Don Kulick write A Death in the Rainforest? A. To tell the stories of some villages in Papua New Guinea. B. To call on people to protect the rainforests in Gapun. C. To explore and popularize language death. 18. What happened during Don Kulick’s visits to Gapun? A. The number of Tayap speakers fell by half. B. The language Tok Pisin gradually disappeared. C. Its population reduced to fewer than 100 people. 19. What challenge did Don Kulick face in documenting the language Tayap? A. Great difficulty in accessing the village. B. Disagreements among villagers on some words. C. Tayap speakers’ strong unwillingness to cooperate. 20. What is the speaker’s opinion on Don Kulick’s first work? A. It stresses the impact of language death. B. It might cause severe criticism from some academics. C. Its title fails to capture most people’s interest. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2022. All-in-one communication Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home. The Anker Work B600 sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam. But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera, speaker, microphone and a light. AirSelfie camera Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device, called Air Pix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video. Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand. Labrador’s assistive robot Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve (恢复) things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home.The Retriever is designed “ to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home ”. Self-driving tractor American-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people. The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050. 21. Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in? A Anker B. Airselfie C. Labrador D. John Deere 22. What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties? A. The“all-in-one”device . B. Self-flying camera. C. Retriever robot D. The fully self-driving tractor. 23. What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future? A. Improving products quality B. Promoting agricultural reform. C. Increasing agricultural investment. D. Reducing the environmental pollution. B People in a courtroom (法庭) were left astonished after an emotional reunion between a judge and one of her old classmates caught following an alleged burglary (涉嫌盗窃) . Arthur Booth aged 49 was arrested (逮捕) on Monday after being spotted driving a car that looked like the one used in a robbery and failing to stop after a police officer ordered him to pull over. A police chase followed, resulting in two accidents before he crashed the car. He ran away but was finally caught and faced several charges. US judge Mindy Glazer was taking charge of the case. When Arthur Booth was taken into court, the judge looked at him for a moment or two and then asked, “Did you go to Nautilus Middle School? ” “Oh my goodness, ” replied Mr. Booth several times, at first with smiles and then breaking down in tears. He repeatedly cried “Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. ” In the heartbreaking scene, judge Glazer expressed her disappointment at the situation. “I always used to wonder what happened to you, sir, ” she told him. “I'm sorry to see you here. ” Mr Booth covered his head and cried as Glazer told the court, “This was the nicest kid in middle school. ” The judge said, “He was the best kid in middle school. I used to play football with him, all the kids, and look what has happened. ” Glazer said as Mr Booth continued to cry. “What's sad is how old we've become. Good luck to you sir, I hope you are able to come out of this and just lead a lawful life. ” Arthur Booth said, “Mindy has given me great encouragement. I will not give up my life. Now it is a new start for me.” Arthur Booth was a very good student, but in order to satisfy his gambling (赌博) addiction, he always engages himself in some stealing activities. As a result, he has to waste his good time in prison. Now his family hopes that the appearance of their old classmates and his own guilt can awaken his conscience. 24. What was one reason for Arthur Booth’s arrest? A. He was addicted to gambling. B. He got involved in an alleged robbery. C. He was charged by his classmate. D. He ignored police order and crashed the car. 25. Why did Arthur Booth break down in tears? A. He was charged with theft. B. He was fully aware of his guilt. C. He recognized his old classmate. D. He thought of Nautilus Middle School. 26. Which of the following best describes Arthur Booth as a boy in middle school? A. Kind and well-behaved. B. Honest and generous. C. Intelligent and independent. D. Humorous and outgoing. 27. What type of writing is this text? A. A diary. B. A play. C. A news story. D. A fairy tale. C Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions, warn an international team of scientists. Led by Dr. Liam Lachs of Newcastle University, the study indicates that coral heat tolerance adaptation via natural selection could keep pace with ocean warming if the Paris Agreement commitments are realized, limiting global warming to 2℃. The researchers studied corals in Palau, developing an eco-evolutionary simulation model that incorporates thermal and evolutionary biology data, as well as ecology. Published in Science, the study simulates the consequences of global development and fossil fuel usage scenarios created by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Prof. Peter Mumby, a co-author, notes that without Paris Agreement commitments, the world could warm by 3-5 degrees by century’s end, making natural selection insufficient for the survival of sensitive coral species. “We can still have fairly healthy corals in the future, but this requires more aggressive reductions in global emissions and strategic reef management,” he says. Dr. Lachs explains that with current policies, we are on track for 3°C warming, where natural selection for heat tolerance could determine coral survival. “From our modeling, we expect profound reductions in reef health and an elevated risk of local extinction for thermally sensitive species,” he adds, acknowledging uncertainty in coral “evolvability”. Dr. James Guest, another co-author, stresses the urgent need for climate-smart management options. “We need actions that maximize genetic adaptation potential and explore increasing adaptation likelihood in wild populations,” he says, suggesting targeted assisted evolution interventions to improve heat tolerance through selective breeding. Coral reefs, remarkably diverse and crucial marine ecosystems, could see some offset in projected loss of functioning and biodiversity if rapid climate action is achieved, according to the study’s models. “Genetic adaptation could play a role in preserving coral reef ecosystems, but only if we take immediate and significant steps to address climate change,” Dr. Lachs concludes. 28. What is the author’s attitude towards coral adaptation? A. Neutral. B. Overwhelmed C. Concerned. D. Indifferent. 29. What is the purpose of developing eco-evolutionary simulation model in the study? A To illustrate the interdependence between governments and measures taken to protect the ecosystem. B. To make a simulation of possible effects of global warming on coral survival. C. To provide evidence for effects of implementing the Paris Agreement commitments. D. To support the argument that corals are dying out. 30. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Uncertainty is evitable if nature takes its course. B. Paris Agreement commitments have worked well to protect the biodiversity in the ecosystem. C. The survival of diverse coral reefs relies heavily on climate action. D. Natural selection might be adequate for coral reefs with low heat tolerance to survive. 31. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To call for public attention to the preservation of ocean biodiversity. B. To persuade both individuals and organizations to protect the coral reefs. C. To appeal for rapid action to protect the ecosystem. D. To urge immediate evolution interventions to protect coral diversity. D Fields ranging from robotics to medicine to political science are attempting to train AI systems to make meaningful decisions of all kinds. Unfortunately, teaching an AI system to make good decisions is no easy task. In the case of traffic, a model might struggle to control a set of intersections with varying speed limits, numbers of lanes, or traffic patterns. To boost the reliability of models for complex tasks, MIT researchers have developed a more efficient algorithm to train AI systems for complex decision-making tasks, such as traffic signal control. The new algorithm, known as Model-Based Transfer Learning (MBTL), strategically selects the best tasks for training an AI agent to perform effectively across a collection of related tasks. This approach maximizes performance while keeping training costs low. Traditionally, engineers train algorithms for traffic lights at multiple intersections by either training one algorithm per intersection independently or training a single, larger algorithm using data from all intersections. The first method is time-consuming and data-intensive, while the second often results in subpar performance. Cathy Wu, a senior author and member of MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) , explains that their method finds a middle ground. “We wondered if we could train on a subset of tasks, apply the result to all tasks, and still see a performance increase,” Wu says. MBTL models how well each algorithm would perform if trained independently and how its performance would degrade when transferred to other tasks, a concept known as generalization performance. By explicitly modeling generalization performance, MBTL estimates the value of training on new tasks. It selects tasks in sequence, starting with those that offer the highest performance gain, then chooses additional tasks that provide the most significant marginal improvements to overall performance. This focus on the most promising tasks dramatically improves training efficiency. The MBTL algorithm has two components: one that models individual task performance and another that models the degradation of performance when transferred to other tasks. This dual approach allows for a more nuanced (微妙的) understanding of how to train AI agents effectively. In the future, the researchers plan to design MBTL algorithms that can extend to more complex problems, such as high-dimensional task spaces. They are also interested in applying their approach to real-world problems, especially in next-generation mobility systems. 32. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Researchers are working on the plan to promote the extensive application of MBTL. B. Researchers have selected some best AI models to make good decisions. C. Researchers have figured out the ways to improve the efficiency of AI decision-making. D. Researchers manage to find a middle ground when training AI to make good decisions. 33. What does the underlined word “subpar” in paragraph 3 mean? A. inferior B. substantial C. unexpected D. superb 34. What is the most distinctive feature of MBTL compared to the traditional algorithms? A. It can perform multiple tasks at a time. B. It is designed to keep the costs low. C. It features generalization performance. D. It makes the algorithm much more accessible. 35. What are the Paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly about? A. The functions of MBTL. B. The fundamentals of MBTL. C The components of MBTL. D. The generalization performance of MBTL. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The pain we feel may be nature’s way of telling us it’s time to take notice of our inner selves. ___36___ Maybe you believe that no one will understand you. Maybe you feel you shouldn’t expose your pain since you’re supposed to be cool and act like you can handle things. Even though you may feel that no one can help you get over your pain, the important thing is to reach out. Here are some positive ways to deal with pain. ___37___ Talking about what hurts is an important first step. Even if you feel that no one can do anything to make the hurt go away, talking to someone you trust can ease the weight of painful feelings. Keep a journal. This is a good way to measure your progress in “getting to the other side” of things. ___38___ That way when you read how you felt about something a week or a month ago, and then read how you feel about it today, you’ll see how you are progressing. ___39___ Be extra good to yourself. Especially when life hurts, it’s time to take extra good care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat properly, get the exercise your body needs to burn off the tension, listen to soft music, and don’t forget those extra hugs for your pet. ___40___ Be sure to be that for yourself, as well. See a professional counselor. Seeing a trained professional is an excellent way to work through painful times. Ask your parents or school counselor to help you find one. A. Try to bear your pain. B Don’t keep it all inside. C. Be sure to date each entry. D. Should you be facing painful times, we urge you to reach out to get the help and support you need. E. You know what a source of comfort you are to others. F. It is also a good way to improve your writing skills gradually. G. It means you may need more outside support than you’re getting. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 While writing report cards five years ago, Jennifer Thiessen was troubled by something. Her third-grade students were being ___41___ on subjects such as math and science, but not on life skills — such as social responsibility and kindness. She mentioned her ___42___ to a fellow teacher at the school, and they ___43___ a plan. They assigned their students a project that had nothing to do with standard school subjects. ___44___, it was centered on ___45___ goodwill. They called it the “Kindness Project”. Students from two separate third-grade classes made cupcakes at home and ___46___ them for $1 during a series of bake sales at the school. They ___47___ about $400 and used the proceeds to purchase small gifts and handed them out to strangers near the school. Many of the gift recipients seemed “caught off guard” ___48___, Thiessen said, though they were all in when the students explained what the ___49___ was about. Some were moved to tears. She decided to make it a(n) ____50____ activity for third-graders at the school. For the past five years, third-grade students at Watson Elementary School ____51____ the Kindness Project every year. Given the ____52____ of the project, the school decided to ____53____ it this year to involve five classes. “It warmed my heart to help others,” Artie Foik, eight, said. The bigger ____54____ of the project, Thiessen said, is the feelings they’ll ____55____ with them as they grow. 41. A. assisted B. evaluated C. encouraged D. tricked 42. A. concerns B. problems C. plans D. interests 43. A. stuck to B. figured out C. applied for D. put off 44. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Moreover 45. A. winning B. enjoying C. spreading D. reporting 46. A. rented B. sold C. used D. saved 47. A. raised B. needed C. borrowed D. wasted 48. A. at times B. above all C. at least D. at first 49. A. project B. investigation C. school D. negotiation 50. A. alternative B. national C. annual D. social 51. A. stimulated B. suspended C. joined D. monitored 52. A. name B. success C. transformation D. duration 53. A. globalize B. finish C. restart D. broaden 54. A. challenge B. problem C. trial D. idea 55. A. inspire B. leave C. carry D. shake 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 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。 Top-spinning, known as da tuoluo in Chinese, has a long-forgotten yet deeply-rooted ___56___ (present) in Chinese culture. This traditional game, ___57___ once brought countless joyous moments to the childhoods of many Chinese people, has now been revitalized at the national ethnic games in Sanya, ___58___ beautiful coastal city in south China’s Hainan Province that ___59___ (host) the ongoing 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities. Against this vibrant backdrop, da tuoluo has made a remarkable comeback. ___60___ (pass) down through generations, da tuoluo has a long history and carries a profound cultural legacy across China. In particular, in southern regions such as Yunnan, the simple yet engaging da tuoluo has ___61___ (true) become a favorite among locals, with its diverse ethnic cultures and beautiful landscapes. Today, top-spinning is once again showcased at the national ethnic games in Sanya, ___62___ (serve) as a powerful link between people and China’s ___63___ (extend) and rich cultural heritage. It brings a sense of joy that harks back to the carefree days of childhood for the older generations, ___64___ also introducing the younger generations to a traditional game full of charm. It has become a wonderful medium ____65____ which different generations would not be so close together. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，外教 Mr. Smith计划拍摄一部校园微电影，现就电影主题征集同学们的建议。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你认为最好的主题； 2. 你的理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 “Okay guys, please follow the instructions on the recipe book. I hope everyone can bring their delicious masterpieces home!” my baking instructor, Miss Linda, announced, clapping her hands cheerily. My tableside partner and I took a deep breath. I was determined to make the most of my beginner baking class as I grabbed the wooden bowl on top of the countertop. Picturing my mother’s smile at the sight of the cake, I heard her sweet voice excitedly shouting in my head, “It’s so good, my dear! Thanks for making this the best birthday ever!” My heart beat with warmth at the thought of her warm hug. My confidence boosted, I began kneading the dough. Placing the dough into the bowl, I swiftly grabbed two eggs and broke them with effort. Then, I looked for the small jar of sugar. Grabbing the jar filled with sugar, I took out two huge spoonfuls and put them into the bowl. Mixing the batter (糊状物) with the mixer, I imagined the flavour I wanted to give the cake. Staring at the evenly mixed batter, I jumped up and down with joy. Who knew baking a cake would be so easy? I thought that it took years of expertise to make a good one, but I was excited to find out that I was wrong. “You know what? I’m going to taste the batter, just for good luck!” I said to myself cheerfully, taking a big spoonful of batter from the bowl. Little did I know I was going to regret that move. To my horror, instead of a sweet and creamy sensation in my mouth, all I could taste was pure salt. “Eww!” I screamed, forcing the batter from my mouth. All eyes were fixed on me while Miss Linda hurried over to my side. After I had explained the salty sensation in my mouth, she laughed. “Did you use the salt by accident?” Miss Linda asked. 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。 I shot a glance at the countertop. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With no other options left, I had to pour away my batter. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null