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绝密★启用前 福建师范大学附属中学2024-2025学年12月高三模考 英 语 试 题 试卷总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟； 一、听力选择题（30） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the meeting start? A. At 9: 10. B. At 9: 20. C. At 9: 25. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man make the call? A. To learn about a policy. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To ask about a medical bill. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A web page. B. A computer problem. C. A downloaded file. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airport. B. In a delivery company. C. At a hotel. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What do the speakers think of Joel? A. He is organized. B. He is unreliable. C. He is silent. 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. How does the man respond to the woman’s request? A. Confusedly. B. Impolitely. C. Patiently. 7. What will the man do next? A. Pay for the parking. B. Come back home. C. Deliver a package. 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 field do the speakers work in? A. Publishing. B. Education. C. Information technology. 9. What is the main reason for choosing Reiko’s story? A. It’s well structured. B. It can attract more people. C It has an educational theme. 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. What do we know about the woman? A. She has taken Spanish classes. B. She has been to Spain many times. C. She has learned Spanish for work. 11. How long will the course last? A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About three months. 12. Why does the man advise the woman to register early? A The number of places is decreased. B. The registering time is limited. C. The classes are very popular. 13. What does the woman request in the end? A A list of the textbooks. B. A thin book on the courses. C. A way to contact the center. 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】 14. What is the woman probably? A. An architect. B. A teacher. C. An editor. 15. What inspired Andy to pursue his career? A. His desire to develop attractive spaces. B. His aim of promoting greener lifestyles. C. His family tradition in this field. 16. What is mentioned as a highlight of Andy’s career? A. Completing a project ahead of schedule. B. Working on a landmark building. C. Starting his own business. 17. What does Andy value most about working in construction? A. Staying updated on technology. B. Keeping curious and creative. C. Promoting teamwork. 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】 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Recommending an organization. B. Introducing a profession. C. Presenting a guest. 19. What does Daniel Carlin’s current job involve? A. Studying advanced medical technology. B. Establishing some new clinics. C. Offering remote consultations. 20. What is the long-term goal of Carlin’s clinic? A. To aid medical staff in developing nations. B. To give medical treatment to Americans abroad. C. To provide free medical treatment for needy areas. 二、阅读理解（34） A Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s. Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers. In 2080, the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members. To make this a bit more tangible for you, I would like to give an example of what a child’s education looks like in 2080. Her name is Shemsy. Shemsy is 13, and she is confident and loves learning. Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist. The institution was abolished as it was widely thought of as more like a prison or a factory than a creative learning environment. Schools have been replaced with “Learning Hubs” that are not restricted to certain ages. They are where intergenerational learning happens, in line with the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit. Every year, Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive “teacher-citizen”. Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community. She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as essential and core to our humanity. Shemsy works a lot collaboratively. Access to education is universal, and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly. Variability between students is expected and leveraged (利用) as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength. Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets. She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally: Being Human and the History of Humanity. We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080, what does it look like, who does it serve,and how does it transform our societies? 21. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us? A. There are different types of education. B. The present education needs improvements. C. Education and economy are closely associated. D. The goal of future education is fundamentally different. 22. What do we know about the Learning Hub that Shemsy goes to? A. It accepts students of all ages. B. It promotes competition. C. It discourages individualized learning. D. It is all about play-based learning. 23. What does the underlined word “mandatory” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Tough. B. Satisfactory. C. Optional. D. Required. 24. What is the suitable title for the text? A. An Example to All B. A Vision for Education C. A Challenge for Education D. A Journey into the Future B For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside. “Simplicity is not a silver bullet,” Light said. This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. Light’s earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress(床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer’s door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like, “I don’t understand what’s so difficult about this,’ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple.” The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. 25. What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean? A. A risky investment. B. A business strategy. C. A quick-fix method. D. A cure-all solution. 26. What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to? A. Rising customer dissatisfaction. B. Reduced expenses for producers. C. Longer transport time for goods. D. More comments from customers. 27. What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study? A. The company’s historical background. B. The impressions shaped by ad design. C. The advertising reviews on its website. D. The richness of color in its packaging. 28. What advice does the author give to marketers? A. Advertise after-sale customer service. B. Be cautious about simplicity-themed efforts. C. Stress product quality over simplicity. D. Improve brand presence through social media. C Mount Everest, a product of a collision (碰撞) between Eurasia and the Indian subcontinent, the Earth’s tallest mountain standing 8.85 kilometers above sea level, is still growing, continuing on an upward movement that began at their birth around 50 million years ago. Scientists now think they know the reason why. Everest’s growth has to do with the major joining of two nearby river systems. The Kosi river joined with the Arun river around 89,000 years ago, researchers estimated. This change in the area’s river system has led to Everest gaining around 15-50 meters in height. That suggests an upward movement rate of about 0.2-0.5 millimeters per year. The geological process at work, researchers said, is called isostatic rebound. Isostatic rebound involves the rise of land masses on Earth’s crust when the weight of the surface declines. The crust, Earth’s outermost part, floats atop hot, semi-liquid rock. In this case, the joining of the rivers resulted in increased erosion which carried off large amounts of rock and soil. This reduced the weight of the area near Everest. “Isostatic rebound can be likened to a floating object adjusting its position when weight is removed,” said Jin-Gen Dai of China University of Geosciences in Beijing. Dai is one of the leaders of the study published recently in Nature Geoscience. “When a heavy load, such as ice or eroded rock, is removed from the Earth’s crust, the land beneath slowly rises in response, much like a boat rising in water when the goods in it is unloaded,” Dai added. The researchers, who used numerical models to study, estimated that isostatic rebound accounts for only 10 percent of Everest’s yearly upward movement, or uplift rate. Dai said that the research shows our planet’s changing nature. Even a seemingly unchanging element like Mount Everest is “subject to ongoing geological processes, reminding us that Earth is constantly changing, often in imperceptible ways in our daily lives.” This geological process is seen in other places around the world. “A classic example is in Scandinavia, where the land is still rising in response to the melting of thick ice sheets that covered the region during the last Ice Age.This process continues today.” Dai said. Study co-writer Adam Smith, a University College London doctoral student, said GPS measurements show the continued rising of Everest and the rest of the Himalayas. This uplift is faster than the continued surface erosion caused by wind, rain and river flow. As this erosion continues, Everest’s uplift rate from isostatic rebound may increase, Smith said. Neighboring mountains, including Lhotse, the world’s fourth highest, and Makalu, the fifth highest, also get a boost from the same process. Lhotse is experiencing an uplift rate similar to Everest. Makalu has a slightly higher uplift rate. 29. Which of the following probably results in “isostatic rebound”? A. The weight of an object’s surface increases. B. All the goods is suddenly unloaded from a boat. C. Heavy loads of rocks are removed from the surface. D. Rock and soil keep accumulating on the Earth’s crust. 30 What does the underlined word imperceptible mean in paragraph 4? A. Incredible. B. Unnoticeable. C. Impressive. D. Distinctive. 31. Which of the following does Dai agree with? A. Mount Everest’s uplift brings some eroded rocks. B. Mount Everest has been rising merely in recent years. C. Everest’s rising is the evidence of the changing nature of Earth. D. Isostatic rebound is the main factor in Everest’s upward movement. 32. What did Adam Smith intend to tell us? A. Everest’s uplift is not unique. B. GPS helps little in the research. C. Surface erosion will decrease Everest’s uplift. D. Makalu experiences a slower uplift than Everest. D A simple sheet of paper holds endless possibilities. ___33___ But if you learn a few basic folding techniques, you could be making a variety of interesting objects. There’s a good chance that an expert folder somewhere has made an origami version of almost anything you can imagine. Origami is the art of folding paper into three-dimensional figures. They can be people, animals, and objects. The word origami is Japanese. ___34___ Some historians believe that it was first practiced in China while others think it was begun in Japan. One of the most fascinating aspects of origami is how a simple sheet of paper can be transformed into something beautiful and complex. Origami begins with sheets of special paper, usually six inches on each side. The paper is generally white on one side and colored on the other side. ___35___ Beginners are often taught several folds and bases which are the starting shapes for other more complicated figures. Some basic folds are the valley fold, mountain fold, petal fold, and reverse fold. ___36___ Once a folder has learned these basic elements, he or she can progress to more complex figures. ___37___ It is not uncommon for people to spend a great deal of time creating original pieces of origami in designs they have invented themselves. For example, one man created an origami model of the Starship Enterprise from the popular television show Star Trek. It took him a month to design the piece. A. Origami can be both a hobby and an art form. B. The origin of origami itself, however, is unclear. C. It is thin, which allows it to be folded many times. D. You could write a note, type a story, or wrap a small gift. E. Modern-day folders have experimented with other materials. F. What we do know is that origami was clearly developed in Japan. G. These folds are used to create bases, such as the kite, bird, and frog. 三、完形填空（15） I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ____38____ to stay in the library. I never ____39____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____40____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____41____ But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend’s father, I found myself faced with a ____42____ opener likes “Terrible season we’re having, eh?” or simply, “Who do, you support?” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____43____ them, despite their good intentions. I realized that my ____44____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____45____ enjoyed. Although I couldn’t change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret, being a(n) ____46____. Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____47_____ this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine _____48_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____49_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to _____50_____ for the Lions. During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____51_____ for a photo with my son._____52_____, I had an answer to the question, “Who do you support?” 38. A. preferred B. intended C. suspended D. pretended 39 A. believed B. understood C. sponsored D. hid 40. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved 41. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike 42. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented 43. A. negotiate B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint 44. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. debt 45. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore 46. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by 47. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on 48. A. appointment B. conversation C. consultation D. connection 49. A. withdrawal B. engaged C. successful D. resigned 50. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. declare 51. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped 52. A. Gradually B. Eventually C. Unexpectedly D. Fortunately 第二节完成句子(共16小题:,每小题1分，共16分) 根据所给首字母写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。 注意: .将首字母一起填写到签题卷上，即答案卷上要写出完整的单词。 53. The proposal for a community garden was dismissed out of hand by the city council, and the land ________ (destroy) to make way for a parking lot. (所给词的适当形式填空) 54. In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message ____________ (hide) within the work. (所给词的适当形式填空) 55. He is g_________ for knowledge. This desire drives him to save every single penny to purchase books. (根据首字母单词拼写) 56. If you expect to live with each other for the next few years and still be in love, _________ (honest) can get you into a great deal of trouble. (所给词的适当形式填空) 57. Businesses that opt out of globalization might see their__________ (grow) limited to domestic markets. (所给词的适当形式填空) 58. With its fast econoimic girowth, China has been in an increasingly ________ (influence) position in the world. (所给词的适当形式填空) 59. I think it’s best that we keep this __________ ourselves until we can determine what impact it will have. (用适当的词填空) 60. The elderly are _________ (incredible) vulnerable to the flu, making it crucial to ensure they receive their vaccinations on time. (所给词的适当形式填空) 61. Hardly had he got to the middle of the street ________ he saw a car suddenly appear on his right-hand side and come directly towards him. (用适当的词填空) 62. A restaurant has to strike a balance between m_________ the quality of the food and keeping prices down. (根据首字母单词拼写) 63. The extracurricular activities are m_________ for students to develop their interests and talents outside the classroom. (根据首字母单词拼写) 64. The judges were expected to assess the competition entries _________ (object), using a standardized scoring system rather than allowing personal preferences to affect theirdecisions. (所给词的适当形式填空) 65. In these_________ (mountain) areas a great many farmers have-developed markets for their crops through the tourist industry. (所给词的适当形式填空) 66. You can make yourself more__________(persuade) by focusing on structuring your arguments logically and providing concrete examples to back up your claims. (所给词的适当形式填空) 67. Using this extraordinary light, scientists have gained invaluable insights into diverse objects and __________ (phenomenon). (所给词的适当形式填空) 68. The film production company sought __________(permit) from the property owners and the city authorities to use the historic building as a filming location. (所给词的适当形式填空) 四、语法填空（15） 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。 In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province, one can often find folk artists producing sugar paintings with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks. According to some academic studies, sugar painting ____69____(date) back to the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures were made in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice in religion ceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more popularity. The production techniques ____70____(upgrade) and the patterns became more various, most of ____71____stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artists in Sichuan developed this art by adding techniques of the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting, the moulds ____72____(replace) with a small bronze spoon. As time passed ____73____ the contemporary form of sugar painting has gradually evolved. Although the number of sugar painters has____74____(remarkable) decreased, due to its unique charm, ____75____certain number of artists are making efforts ____76____(preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant ____77____(activity) such as sugar painting contests and applying to be added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Nowadays, this art is getting support again from the general public and it has already been listed as Provincial Intangible Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained increasing ____78____(recognize). 五、书信写作（15） 79. 随着经济发展，越来越多的文化遗产遭到破坏。请你为校报写一封倡议书，呼吁大家保护中国文化遗产，内容包括： 1)文化遗产的重要性；2)提出保护措施； 注意：1.词数100左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Save Culturai Heritage ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、读后续写（25） 80. 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。 The stage lights in the music hall darkened, as the next school’s concert band settled onstage. The First Chair, a young violinist, called upon each section to play, tuning them with precision and grace. The moment the musical director appeared, a wave of applause filled the air. The annual High School Music Festival was the highlight of my year. As a music teacher, I never missed a session, always amazed by the extraordinary talents the musical directors inspired in their students. But this year might be my last visit. With age catching up, my desire for retirement was growing stronger. Honestly, there was always a touch of dissatisfaction and envy in my heart as I watched these school bands, because I had never been able to develop a band to this level. I taught in a small primary school. My students played beginner music, and they were happy when we managed to play from the start all the way to the end of a piece, with all the instruments finishing together. The complexities of full tone, dynamic control, and balance were beyond their abilities. As the band opened with their first piece, the striking sound of violins, accompanied by the lively notes of pianos, set my heart pounding. Wouldn’t it be great to be the musical director for one of these massive high school bands? I thought as the music transported me. When the last notes rang out, there was a brief silence before thunderous applause erupted. My aging eyes scanned (察看) the stage, seeking familiar faces among the performers. But my vision was no longer sharp enough to recognize anyone. During the tea break, I headed toward the entrance hall. “Miss Jones!” a young man’s voice cut through the crowd. I recognized the concert uniform he was wearing. It was the very violinist I had been admiring. Puzzled, I searched his face for familiar features. It turned out to be Bradley, a former student of mine who was difficult to forget. Schoolwork had been hard for him, and he had struggled through all his subjects. It was a pleasant surprise to meet him here. We sat down and had a chat. 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 remembered the day when he asked to join the school band. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was still smiling as I made my way back to the music hall. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 绝密★启用前 福建师范大学附属中学2024-2025学年12月高三模考 英 语 试 题 试卷总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟； 一、听力选择题（30） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the meeting start? A. At 9: 10. B. At 9: 20. C. At 9: 25. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Why does the photocopier always jam when I’m in a hurry? I need to make 100 copies of this before the meeting. M: It’s 9: 10 now. It’ll only take about 15 minutes to make 100 copies. W: But the meeting is supposed to start in 10 minutes. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man make the call? A. To learn about a policy. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To ask about a medical bill. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: I’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chang, but I’m not 100 percent sure I can make it. What’s your cancellation policy? W: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance without any charge. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A web page. B. A computer problem. C. A downloaded file. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W：My computer slowed down a lot and I discovered it had to do with some bad files. M：It happens especially when people download files from the web page. W：Exactly. I downloaded some free files and they messed up everything. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airport. B. In a delivery company. C. At a hotel. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W：Sir, I’m afraid that I have to ask you to check in one of your bags. New policies allow only one carry-on and one personal item on domestic flights. M：Oh, well, if it’s absolutely necessary. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What do the speakers think of Joel? A. He is organized. B. He is unreliable. C. He is silent. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Did anyone talk to Joel? Do you know if he’s coming? W: He said he was, but I just tried texting him, and he didn’t reply. Do you know if he did his work? M: With Joel, you never know. W: This is typical of him. 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. How does the man respond to the woman’s request? A. Confusedly. B. Impolitely. C. Patiently. 7 What will the man do next? A. Pay for the parking. B. Come back home. C. Deliver a package. 【答案】6. C 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello. I’ve come to pick up a package. W: Yes, sir. Do you mind if I see this gentleman first? He was here before you. M: Oh, sorry, I didn’t realize. No problem. Er, just one thing, would you mind changing me some small change for the car park? W: No, not at all. Here you are. M: That’s great. Thanks a lot. I’ll be back in a minute. 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 field do the speakers work in? A. Publishing. B. Education. C. Information technology. 9. What is the main reason for choosing Reiko’s story? A. It’s well structured. B. It can attract more people. C. It has an educational theme. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Let’s talk about November’s cover. This month’s issue is about trends in smartphone technology, and we’ve selected our cover photo for that. Now, which stories should be mentioned on the cover? M: Reiko is working on a story about teaching people how to develop their own applications for smartphones. W: Oh, that’s a good angle. But do you think that’s cover-page material? M: It’s well structured with an educational theme, and above all she’s interviewed people from many age groups for the story. I think it’ll attract a lot of readers who don’t normally subscribe to our magazine. W: Good point. Let’s put Reiko’s headline just below the cover photo. 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. What do we know about the woman? A. She has taken Spanish classes. B. She has been to Spain many times. C. She has learned Spanish for work. 11. How long will the course last? A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About three months. 12. Why does the man advise the woman to register early? A. The number of places is decreased. B. The registering time is limited. C. The classes are very popular. 13. What does the woman request in the end? A. A list of the textbooks. B. A thin book on the courses. C. A way to contact the center. 【答案】10. B 11. C 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, Newington Adult Education Centre. How can I help? W: Well, I’m interested in learning Spanish. I’m calling to find out what courses you offer. I haven’t studied Spanish before, but I know a few words and phrases because I go to Spain quite often on holiday. M: It sounds like the Beginner Stage 2 class would be right for you. W: Ah, great. When the next course starts? And where is it? M: Well, the autumn term starts in the second week of September and ends in the first week of December. It takes place here at the Adult Education Centre, Room 19. W: OK. When does registration start? M: It starts in July. And I recommend that you register early, as the classes will fill up quickly. W: Thanks. Oh, just one last thing, would you mind sending me a brochure of the classes? M: No problem. Can you tell me your address and phone number, please? 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】 14. What is the woman probably? A. An architect. B. A teacher. C. An editor. 15. What inspired Andy to pursue his career? A. His desire to develop attractive spaces. B. His aim of promoting greener lifestyles. C. His family tradition in this field. 16. What is mentioned as a highlight of Andy’s career? A. Completing a project ahead of schedule. B. Working on a landmark building. C. Starting his own business. 17. What does Andy value most about working in construction? A. Staying updated on technology. B. Keeping curious and creative. C. Promoting teamwork. 【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Okay, I think everything’s working. Are you ready to star, Andy? M: Yes, I’m ready. W: Great! To begin, could you share a bit about your background? I think our readers would be very interested. M: Certainly. I studied Architectural Design at Stanford University and graduated in 1985. After that, I worked with a well-known firm in New York before starting my own practice in 2000. Over the years, I’ve been involved in various projects, including the Green Building in downtown. W: That sounds impressive! What motivated you to go into architecture? Does anyone in your family work in this industry? M: Actually no. My passion for designing and creating functional yet beautiful spaces drove me to this field. I was always fascinated by how architecture shapes our daily lives. W: What would you say have been the highlights of your career? M: The most notable achievement has definitely been building a landmark that has become part of the city’s identity. W: Lastly, what do you think is most essential for an architect? M: Keeping up with trends of technology. Also, staying curious and networking are important. W: Thank you so much for your time. I’ll make sure to include your insights in my article. 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】 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Recommending an organization. B. Introducing a profession. C. Presenting a guest. 19. What does Daniel Carlin’s current job involve? A. Studying advanced medical technology. B. Establishing some new clinics. C. Offering remote consultations. 20. What is the long-term goal of Carlin’s clinic? A. To aid medical staff in developing nations. B. To give medical treatment to Americans abroad. C. To provide free medical treatment for needy areas. 【答案】18. C 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning, everyone. In today’s program, we’ll have Daniel Carlin, the founder of World Clinic. Firstly let’s take a look at a new kind of “Doctors Without Borders” — not the ones who volunteer to go out into troubled areas, but those who are learning to apply technology to treating patients continents away. Physicians often get calls late at night or during meals. But for Dr. Daniel Carlin, he might also get an urgent email at anytime from anywhere around the world. Carlin is one of the first of a new generation of Internet doctors. Trained as an emergency room physician, Carlin had served as a physician in needy areas. Years ago he founded his clinic at Lahey Clinic Medical Center near Boston. Today his clinic provides medical consultation and treatment to round-the-world sailors and Americans living abroad through e-mail and satellite phone. But his aim is to reach even larger numbers of people — through partnerships that link specialists in the United States with doctors and nurses in developing countries. Now, let’s have Carlin share more about his story. 二、阅读理解（34） A Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s. Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers. In 2080, the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members. To make this a bit more tangible for you, I would like to give an example of what a child’s education looks like in 2080. Her name is Shemsy. Shemsy is 13, and she is confident and loves learning. Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist. The institution was abolished as it was widely thought of as more like a prison or a factory than a creative learning environment. Schools have been replaced with “Learning Hubs” that are not restricted to certain ages. They are where intergenerational learning happens, in line with the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit. Every year, Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive “teacher-citizen”. Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community. She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as essential and core to our humanity. Shemsy works a lot collaboratively. Access to education is universal, and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly. Variability between students is expected and leveraged (利用) as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength. Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets. She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally: Being Human and the History of Humanity. We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080, what does it look like, who does it serve,and how does it transform our societies? 21. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us? A. There are different types of education. B. The present education needs improvements. C. Education and economy are closely associated. D. The goal of future education is fundamentally different. 22. What do we know about the Learning Hub that Shemsy goes to? A. It accepts students of all ages. B. It promotes competition. C. It discourages individualized learning. D. It is all about play-based learning. 23. What does the underlined word “mandatory” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Tough. B. Satisfactory. C. Optional. D. Required. 24. What is the suitable title for the text? A. An Example to All B. A Vision for Education C. A Challenge for Education D. A Journey into the Future 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是对2080年的教育的展望。 【21题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers. In 2080, the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members.(直到2035年左右，教育系统的主要功能是为经济提供下一代工人。在2080年，教育的目的是社会及其所有成员的福祉。)”可知，第一段主要告诉我们未来教育的目标是完全不同的。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Schools have been replaced with “Learning Hubs” that are not restricted to certain ages.(学校已经被不受年龄限制的“学习中心”所取代。)”可知，Shemsy去的学习中心接受所有年龄的学生。故选A。 【23题详解】 词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Being Human and the History of Humanity(做人和人类历史)”可知，做人和人类历史应该是全球儿童必修的课程，划线词mandatory的意思是“必修的”，和required意思相近，故选D。 【24题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“In 2080, the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members. To make this a bit more tangible for you, I would like to give an example of what a child’s education looks like in 2080.(在2080年，教育的目的是社会及其所有成员的福祉。为了让你们更明白这一点，我想举一个2080年儿童教育的例子。)”可知，本文主要介绍的是对2080年的教育的展望，因此最恰当的标题是B选项“A Vision for Education(教育远景)”。故选B。 B For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside. “Simplicity is not a silver bullet,” Light said. This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. Light’s earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress(床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer’s door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like, “I don’t understand what’s so difficult about this,’ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple.” The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. 25. What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean? A. A risky investment. B. A business strategy. C. A quick-fix method. D. A cure-all solution. 26. What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to? A Rising customer dissatisfaction. B. Reduced expenses for producers. C. Longer transport time for goods. D. More comments from customers. 27. What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study? A. The company’s historical background. B. The impressions shaped by ad design. C. The advertising reviews on its website. D. The richness of color in its packaging. 28. What advice does the author give to marketers? A. Advertise after-sale customer service. B. Be cautious about simplicity-themed efforts. C. Stress product quality over simplicity. D. Improve brand presence through social media. 【答案】25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了品牌过度简化可能带来的负面影响和消费者的反应。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Simplicity is not (简化不是)”，以及“But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. (但对于没有历史的初创企业或处于复杂市场类别，失败或故障的公司来说，这可能存在风险)”可知，这里simplicity并不是一个能解决所有问题的方案，因此a silver bullet指的是cure-all solution“万能药”。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“‘Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,’ Light said. (‘有些顾客打电话来询问即使是很小的问题，例如材料的轻微变色，也会非常生气，’Light 说)”可知，在床垫业务中推崇简化导致客户不满情绪上升。故选A。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. (例如，当研究参与者观看两家不同公司的广告时，他们会根据艺术的简单或复杂程度以及每个广告中提供的细节，在脑海中形成品牌简单或复杂的画面)”可知，广告设计给消费者形成的印象影响他们对品牌的看法。故选B。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. (因此，营销人员的教训是要更加谨慎地围绕简化建立品牌和广告策略，因为如果产品或服务未能交付，它们很容易适得其反)”可知，作者建议营销人员在以简化为主题的营销努力中要谨慎。故选B。 C Mount Everest, a product of a collision (碰撞) between Eurasia and the Indian subcontinent, the Earth’s tallest mountain standing 8.85 kilometers above sea level, is still growing, continuing on an upward movement that began at their birth around 50 million years ago. Scientists now think they know the reason why. Everest’s growth has to do with the major joining of two nearby river systems. The Kosi river joined with the Arun river around 89,000 years ago, researchers estimated. This change in the area’s river system has led to Everest gaining around 15-50 meters in height. That suggests an upward movement rate of about 0.2-0.5 millimeters per year. The geological process at work, researchers said, is called isostatic rebound. Isostatic rebound involves the rise of land masses on Earth’s crust when the weight of the surface declines. The crust, Earth’s outermost part, floats atop hot, semi-liquid rock. In this case, the joining of the rivers resulted in increased erosion which carried off large amounts of rock and soil. This reduced the weight of the area near Everest. “Isostatic rebound can be likened to a floating object adjusting its position when weight is removed,” said Jin-Gen Dai of China University of Geosciences in Beijing. Dai is one of the leaders of the study published recently in Nature Geoscience. “When a heavy load, such as ice or eroded rock, is removed from the Earth’s crust, the land beneath slowly rises in response, much like a boat rising in water when the goods in it is unloaded,” Dai added. The researchers, who used numerical models to study, estimated that isostatic rebound accounts for only 10 percent of Everest’s yearly upward movement, or uplift rate. Dai said that the research shows our planet’s changing nature. Even a seemingly unchanging element like Mount Everest is “subject to ongoing geological processes, reminding us that Earth is constantly changing, often in imperceptible ways in our daily lives.” This geological process is seen in other places around the world. “A classic example is in Scandinavia, where the land is still rising in response to the melting of thick ice sheets that covered the region during the last Ice Age.This process continues today.” Dai said. Study co-writer Adam Smith, a University College London doctoral student, said GPS measurements show the continued rising of Everest and the rest of the Himalayas. This uplift is faster than the continued surface erosion caused by wind, rain and river flow. As this erosion continues, Everest’s uplift rate from isostatic rebound may increase, Smith said. Neighboring mountains, including Lhotse, the world’s fourth highest, and Makalu, the fifth highest, also get a boost from the same process. Lhotse is experiencing an uplift rate similar to Everest. Makalu has a slightly higher uplift rate. 29. Which of the following probably results in “isostatic rebound”? A. The weight of an object’s surface increases. B. All the goods is suddenly unloaded from a boat. C. Heavy loads of rocks are removed from the surface. D. Rock and soil keep accumulating on the Earth’s crust. 30. What does the underlined word imperceptible mean in paragraph 4? A. Incredible. B. Unnoticeable. C. Impressive. D. Distinctive. 31. Which of the following does Dai agree with? A. Mount Everest’s uplift brings some eroded rocks. B. Mount Everest has been rising merely in recent years. C. Everest’s rising is the evidence of the changing nature of Earth. D. Isostatic rebound is the main factor in Everest’s upward movement. 32. What did Adam Smith intend to tell us? A. Everest’s uplift is not unique. B. GPS helps little in the research. C. Surface erosion will decrease Everest’s uplift. D. Makalu experiences a slower uplift than Everest. 【答案】29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了珠穆朗玛峰的生长及其原因。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“IIsostatic rebound involves the rise of land masses on Earth’s crust when the weight of the surface declines. The crust, Earth’s outermost part, floats atop hot, semi-liquid rock. In this case, the joining of the rivers resulted in increased erosion which carried off large amounts of rock and soil. This reduced the weight of the area near Everest. (地壳均衡调整是指当地表重量减轻时，地球地壳上的陆地质量会上升。地壳是地球的最外层，漂浮在炽热、半液态的岩石之上。在这种情况下，河流的汇聚加剧了侵蚀作用，冲走了大量的岩石和土壤。这减轻了珠穆朗玛峰附近地区的重量)”可知，当地表的重量减少时，地壳上的陆地质量会上升，这就是地壳均衡调整。在这个例子中，河流的汇合导致侵蚀增加，带走了大量的岩石和土壤，从而减少了珠穆朗玛峰附近地区的重量。因此，地表上大量的岩石被移走可能导致地壳均衡调整。故选C。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Even a seemingly unchanging element like Mount Everest is “subject to ongoing geological processes, reminding us that Earth is constantly changing, often in imperceptible ways in our daily lives.” (即使是像珠穆朗玛峰这样看似不变的元素，也“处于持续的地质活动之中，这提醒我们，地球在不断变化，尽管这种变化在我们日常生活中往往imperceptible.”)”可知，这句话提醒我们地球在不断变化，通常在我们日常生活的难以察觉的方式中。所以imperceptible意思是“难以察觉的”。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Dai said that the research shows our planet’s changing nature. Even a seemingly unchanging element like Mount Everest is “subject to ongoing geological processes, reminding us that Earth is constantly changing, often in imperceptible ways in our daily lives.” (Dai说这项研究表明了我们这个星球不断变化的本性。即使是像珠穆朗玛峰这样看似不变的元素，也“处于持续的地质活动之中，这提醒我们，地球在不断变化，尽管这种变化在我们日常生活中往往难以察觉”)”可知，这项研究表明了我们星球不断变化的性质。即使是像珠穆朗玛峰这样看似不变的元素也受到持续的地质过程的影响，提醒我们地球在不断变化。因此珠穆朗玛峰的上升是地球不断变化的性质的证据。故选C。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Study co-writer Adam Smith, a University College London doctoral student, said GPS measurements show the continued rising of Everest and the rest of the Himalayas. (该研究的合著者、伦敦大学学院博士生Adam Smith说，全球定位系统的测量结果表明，珠穆朗玛峰和喜马拉雅山脉的其他地区仍在继续上升)”可知，珠穆朗玛峰和喜马拉雅山其余地区仍在继续上升。因此，珠穆朗玛峰的上升不是独一无二的。故选A。 D A simple sheet of paper holds endless possibilities. ___33___ But if you learn a few basic folding techniques, you could be making a variety of interesting objects. There’s a good chance that an expert folder somewhere has made an origami version of almost anything you can imagine. Origami is the art of folding paper into three-dimensional figures. They can be people, animals, and objects. The word origami is Japanese. ___34___ Some historians believe that it was first practiced in China while others think it was begun in Japan. One of the most fascinating aspects of origami is how a simple sheet of paper can be transformed into something beautiful and complex. Origami begins with sheets of special paper, usually six inches on each side. The paper is generally white on one side and colored on the other side. ___35___ Beginners are often taught several folds and bases which are the starting shapes for other more complicated figures. Some basic folds are the valley fold, mountain fold, petal fold, and reverse fold. ___36___ Once a folder has learned these basic elements, he or she can progress to more complex figures. ___37___ It is not uncommon for people to spend a great deal of time creating original pieces of origami in designs they have invented themselves. For example, one man created an origami model of the Starship Enterprise from the popular television show Star Trek. It took him a month to design the piece. A. Origami can be both a hobby and an art form. B. The origin of origami itself, however, is unclear. C. It is thin, which allows it to be folded many times. D. You could write a note, type a story, or wrap a small gift. E Modern-day folders have experimented with other materials. F. What we do know is that origami was clearly developed in Japan. G. These folds are used to create bases such as the kite, bird, and frog. 【答案】33. D 34. B 35. C 36. G 37. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍折纸的起源、特性、技巧以及折纸作为一种独特艺术形式的魅力与价值。 【33题详解】 根据上文“A simple sheet of paper holds endless possibilities. (一张简单的纸蕴含着无尽的可能性)”可知，一张纸可以做很多常规的事情，空处承接上文，说明纸的常规用处，D项“You could write a note, type a story, or wrap a small gift. (你可以写一张便条、打字或包装一份小礼物)”上下文一致，符合语境，故选D项。 【34题详解】 根据上文“The word origami is Japanese. (折纸这个词始于日本)”及下文“Some historians believe that it was first practiced in China while others think it was begun in Japan. (一些历史学家认为它最早在中国实行，而另一些历史学家则认为它始于日本)”可知，折纸的起源并不明确，B项“The origin of origami itself, however, is unclear. (然而，折纸本身的起源尚不清楚。)”承接上文说明折纸的起源，并引出下文不同的观点，符合语境，故选B项。 【35题详解】 根据上文“Origami begins with sheets of special paper, usually six inches on each side. The paper is generally white on one side and colored on the other side. (折纸从特殊纸开始，通常每边6英寸。纸张通常一面是白色的，另一面是彩色的)”可知，本段是讲述折纸的特性，C项“It is thin, which allows it to be folded many times. (它很薄，可以折叠多次)”同样说明折纸的特点，符合语境，故选C项。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Some basic folds are the valley fold, mountain fold, petal fold, and reverse fold. (一些基本的折叠是山谷折叠、山地折叠、花瓣折叠和反向折叠)”可知，此处讲述的是基本折叠的方法，G项“These folds are used to create bases, such as the kite, bird, and frog. (这些折叠用于创建底座，例如风筝、鸟和青蛙)”中的These folds与上文Some basic folds与呼应，说明折纸方法的应用，符合语境，故选G项。 【37题详解】 根据下文“It is not uncommon for people to spend a great deal of time creating original pieces of origami in designs they have invented themselves. For example, one man created an origami model of the Starship Enterprise from the popular television show Star Trek. It took him a month to design the piece. (人们花费大量时间在他们自己发明的设计中创作原创折纸作品的情况并不少见。例如，一个人从流行的电视节目《星际迷航》中制作了Starship Enterprise的折纸模型。他花了一个月的时间来设计这件作品)”可知，折纸可以作为人们日常喜爱从事的活动，又能成为人们发挥创意、展现艺术造诣的方式，A项“Origami can be both a hobby and an art form. (折纸既是一种爱好，也是一种艺术形式。)”总结本段内容，符合语境，故选A项。 三、完形填空（15） I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ____38____ to stay in the library. I never ____39____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____40____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____41____ But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend’s father, I found myself faced with a ____42____ opener likes “Terrible season we’re having, eh?” or simply, “Who do, you support?” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____43____ them, despite their good intentions. I realized that my ____44____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____45____ enjoyed. Although I couldn’t change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret, being a(n) ____46____. Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____47_____ this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine _____48_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____49_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to _____50_____ for the Lions. During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____51_____ for a photo with my son._____52_____, I had an answer to the question, “Who do you support?” 38. A. preferred B. intended C. suspended D. pretended 39. A. believed B. understood C. sponsored D. hid 40. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved 41. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike 42. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented 43. A. negotiate B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint 44. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. debt 45. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore 46. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by 47. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on 48. A. appointment B. conversation C. consultation D. connection 49. A. withdrawal B. engaged C. successful D. resigned 50. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. declare 51. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped 52. A. Gradually B. Eventually C. Unexpectedly D. Fortunately 【答案】38. A 39. B 40. B 41. D 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了儿子让作者逐渐对足球感兴趣的故事。 【38题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的同学在玩的时候，我宁愿呆在图书馆。A. preferred更喜欢；B. intended打算；C. suspend暂停，悬挂；D. pretended假装。根据上文“I have had no interest in football”可知，作者对足球不感兴趣，因此当同学们在玩的时候，他更喜欢待在图书馆。故选A。 【39题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从来都不理解人们对足球的热情，我会把报纸的体育版扔掉，好像它毒害了其他部分。A. believed相信；B. understood理解；C. sponsored赞助；D. hid躲藏。根据“I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember.”和“would throw away the sports section of the newspaper,”可知，此处表达的是作者不理解人们对足球的激情。故选B。 【40题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. confused使困惑；B. poisoned下毒；C. defended辩护；D. preserved保护。根据上文“throw away the sports section of the newspaper”可知，作者会丢掉报纸的体育版块，就像它毒害了其余部分一样。故选B。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着我长大，我自豪地表现出我的厌恶之情。A. doubt怀疑；B. smile微笑；C. confidence自信；D. dislike不喜欢。根据上文“I never ____2____ the passion for the game”可知，作者对足球没有兴趣，所以他会自豪地展示自己对足球的不喜欢。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但偶尔，无论是在出租车上还是在会见朋友的父亲时，我发现自己面对的是善意的开场白，比如“我们正在经历一个可怕的季节，嗯？”或者简单地说：“你支持谁？”A. well-informed见多识广的；B. well-prepared准备充分的；C. well-meant善意的；D. well-presented表现良好的。根据下文“despite their good intentions”可推知，此处指他人出于好意开启的对话。故选C。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的心沉了下来，知道我的回答将不可避免地让他们失望，尽管他们的意图是好的。A. negotiate谈判；B. disturb打扰；C. amuse逗乐；D. disappoint失望。根据上文“I have had no interest in football”可知，因为作者对足球不感兴趣，所以他知道自己对于足球问题的回答会让对方失望。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，我的态度已经阻止了许多对话、郊游，甚至是我原本可能享受的潜在友谊。A. attitude态度；B. personality性格；C. interest兴趣；D. debt债务。根据“My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____6____ them, despite their good intentions.”可知，作者一直以来对足球不感兴趣，因此此处指作者对足球的态度阻碍了他参与许多社交活动和潜在的友谊。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，我的态度已经阻止了许多对话、郊游，甚至是我原本可能享受的潜在友谊。A. otherwise本来可以；B. ever曾经；C. still仍然；D. therefore因此。根据语境可知，此处指如果没有对足球的无兴趣态度，作者本来可以享受这些社交活动、出行甚至是潜在的友谊。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我无法改变足球无聊的事实，但我开始后悔自己是个局外人。A. loser失败者；B. fan粉丝；C. outsider局外人；D. passer-by路人。根据上文“I never ____2____ the passion for the game”可知，作者因对足球不感兴趣而错过社交活动的情况，作者开始后悔自己是个局外人。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我不想让我的儿子错过这次宝贵的社会经历，所以我带他去看了狮子表演。A. go wild for为之疯狂；B. turn away from厌恶；C. get the hang of掌握窍门；D. miss out on错过。根据下文“so I took him to watch the Lions play.”可知，作者不想让自己的儿子错过这种宝贵的社交体验。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那些比赛中，我们坐在靠近球场的地方，周围都是与球员有着真正联系的家人。A. appointment约定；B. conversation对话；C. consultation咨询；D. connection联系。根据下文“with the players”可知，此处是指周围的家人与球员之间有真正的联系。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查名词和形容词词义辨析。句意：我孩子的问题让我对游戏有点兴趣。A. withdrawal撤退，收回；B. engaged投入的，参与的；C. successful成功的；D. resigned顺从的。根据“During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine ____11____ with the players.”可知，在观看比赛的过程中，儿子的问题让作者多少参与到比赛中来。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，我开始为狮子队欢呼。A. cheer欢呼；B. change改变；C. vote投票；D. declare宣布。根据上文“My kid’s questions kept me somewhat ____12____ in the game.”可知，作者孩子的问题让他对游戏有点兴趣。说明慢慢地，他开始为狮子队欢呼。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一场胜利的比赛中，我们甚至见到了队长大卫，他高兴地与我儿子合影。A. danced跳舞；B. waved挥手；C. posed摆姿势；D. clapped鼓掌。根据下文“for a photo with my son”可知，队长大卫愉快地与作者的儿子摆姿势合影。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“你支持谁？”这个问题终于有了答案。A. Gradually逐渐地；B. Eventually终于；C. Unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. Fortunately幸运地。根据上文““Terrible season we’re having, eh?” or simply, “Who do you support?””及下文“I had an answer to the question, “Who do you support?””可知，“你支持谁？”这个问题终于有了答案。故选B。 第二节完成句子(共16小题:,每小题1分，共16分) 根据所给首字母写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。 注意: .将首字母一起填写到签题卷上，即答案卷上要写出完整的单词。 53. The proposal for a community garden was dismissed out of hand by the city council, and the land ________ (destroy) to make way for a parking lot. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】was destroyed 【解析】 【详解】考查谓语动词。句意：建社区花园的提议被市议会否决了，土地也被毁了，以便为停车场让路。此处为and之后的并列句的谓语动词，根据并列句的谓语动词was dismissed可知，此处使用一般过去时，且destroy与主语the land之间为被动关系，所以此处使用一般过去时的被动语态，且主语为第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was destroyed。 54. In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message ____________ (hide) within the work. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】hidden 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在艺术评论中，你必须假设艺术家在作品中隐藏着一种秘密信息。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰message，message和hide为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。故填hidden。 55. He is g_________ for knowledge. This desire drives him to save every single penny to purchase books. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】greedy##reedy 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：他渴望知识。这种愿望驱使他把每一分钱都省下来买书。根据首字母提示及句意可知，此处使用形容词greedy“渴望的”，作表语，be greedy for“渴望得到更多的东西，不满足于已经拥有的”。故填greedy。 56. If you expect to live with each other for the next few years and still be in love, _________ (honest) can get you into a great deal of trouble. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】dishonesty 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：如果你们希望在接下来的几年里和对方生活在一起，并且仍然相爱，不诚实会给你们带来很多麻烦。本句是if引导的条件状语从句，主句缺少主语，空处应填名词形式作主语，根据空后can get you into a great deal of trouble及常识可知，不诚实会给你们带来很多麻烦，应用名词dishonesty“不诚实”，不可数名词。故填dishonesty。 57. Businesses that opt out of globalization might see their__________ (grow) limited to domestic markets. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】growth 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：选择退出全球化的企业可能会发现，它们的增长仅限于国内市场。形容词性物主代词their后接名词，在句中作宾语，grow的名词形式为growth，表示“增长”之意，为不可数名词。故填growth。 58. With its fast econoimic girowth, China has been in an increasingly ________ (influence) position in the world. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】influential 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：随着经济的快速发展，中国在世界上的影响力越来越大。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，influence的形容词形式是influential。故填influential。 59. I think it’s best that we keep this __________ ourselves until we can determine what impact it will have. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】to 【解析】 【详解】考查介词。句意：我认为在我们确定它会产生什么影响之前，我们最好把这件事保密。keep sth. to oneself保守秘密。根据句意，故填to。 60. The elderly are _________ (incredible) vulnerable to the flu, making it crucial to ensure they receive their vaccinations on time. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】incredibly 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：老年人非常容易感染流感，因此确保他们按时接种疫苗至关重要。此处作状语修饰形容词vulnerable，应用副词形式，incredible的副词形式为incredibly，意为“非常，极其”，符合句意。故填incredibly。 61. Hardly had he got to the middle of the street ________ he saw a car suddenly appear on his right-hand side and come directly towards him. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】when 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句式以及部分倒装结构。句意：他刚到街道中间，突然看到一辆车从他的右侧出现，直接朝他开来。由于hardly位于句首，句子采用了部分倒装结构，构成固定句型hardly...when...“一……就……”，用于描述两个几乎同时发生的动作或事件，其中 hardly 后的动作先发生，when 后的动作紧接着发生。故填when。 62. A restaurant has to strike a balance between m_________ the quality of the food and keeping prices down. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】maintaining##aintaining 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：餐馆必须在保证食物质量和降低价格之间取得平衡。根据首字母提示及句意可知，此处使用动词maintain“维持”，介词between后接动名词形式，作宾语。故填maintaining。 63. The extracurricular activities are m_________ for students to develop their interests and talents outside the classroom. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】meant##eant 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：课外活动是为了让学生在课堂之外发展他们的兴趣和才能。根据单词首字母以及句意，可知应用动词mean，与主语构成被动关系，结合are可知为一般现在时的被动语态。故填meant。 64. The judges were expected to assess the competition entries _________ (object), using a standardized scoring system rather than allowing personal preferences to affect theirdecisions. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】objectively 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：评委们应该客观地评估参赛作品，使用标准化的评分系统，而不是让个人偏好影响他们的决定。修饰动词，用副词形式。object的副词形式为objectively，表示“客观地”之意。故填objectively。 65. In these_________ (mountain) areas a great many farmers have-developed markets for their crops through the tourist industry. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】mountainous 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：在这些山区，许多农民通过旅游业为他们的农作物开发了市场。名词areas前用形容词修饰。mountain的形容词形式为mountainous，表示“多山的”之意。故填mountainous。 66. You can make yourself more__________(persuade) by focusing on structuring your arguments logically and providing concrete examples to back up your claims. (所给词适当形式填空) 【答案】persuasive 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：你可以通过逻辑地组织你的论点，并提供具体的例子来支持你的主张，使自己更有说服力。句中用“make + 宾语 + 形容词”结构，所以用形容词作宾语补足语。persuade的形容词形式为persuasive，表示“有说服力的”。故填persuasive。 67. Using this extraordinary light, scientists have gained invaluable insights into diverse objects and __________ (phenomenon). (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】phenomena 【解析】 【详解】考查名词的数。句意：利用这种非凡的光，科学家们获得了对各种物体和现象的宝贵见解。此处为名词作宾语， phenomenon意为“现象”，为可数名词，空前有diverse修饰，所以使用名词复数形式。故填phenomena。 68. The film production company sought __________(permit) from the property owners and the city authorities to use the historic building as a filming location. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】permission 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：电影制作公司获得了业主和市政当局的许可，将这座历史建筑用作拍摄地点。空前是动词，所以空处应填名词形式作宾语，permit的名词形式是permission。表抽象意义，为不可数名词，故填permission。 四、语法填空（15） 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。 In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province, one can often find folk artists producing sugar paintings with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks. According to some academic studies, sugar painting ____69____(date) back to the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures were made in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice in religion ceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more popularity. The production techniques ____70____(upgrade) and the patterns became more various, most of ____71____stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artists in Sichuan developed this art by adding techniques of the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting, the moulds ____72____(replace) with a small bronze spoon. As time passed ____73____ the contemporary form of sugar painting has gradually evolved. Although the number of sugar painters has____74____(remarkable) decreased, due to its unique charm, ____75____certain number of artists are making efforts ____76____(preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant ____77____(activity) such as sugar painting contests and applying to be added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Nowadays, this art is getting support again from the general public and it has already been listed as Provincial Intangible Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained increasing ____78____(recognize). 【答案】69. dates 70. were upgraded 71. which 72. replaced 73. by 74. remarkably 75. a 76. to preserve 77. activities 78. recognition 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。在中国西南部的四川省及其周边地区，人们经常可以在街头和公园里发现民间艺术家用液态糖制作糖画。文章对这种传统艺术形式进行了介绍。 【69题详解】 考查一般现在时和主谓一致。句意：根据一些学术研究，糖画可以追溯到明朝，当时在宗教仪式中，作为祭品的一部分，糖画动物和人物用模具制作。此处描述客观事实，所以应用一般现在时。主语sugar painting为第三人称单数。故填dates。 【70题详解】 考查一般过去时的被动语态。句意：生产技术得到了升级，图案变得更加多样，其中大多数代表着好运，如鱼、龙和猴。根据“the patterns became more various”可知，此处应用一般过去时。动词upgrade意为“升级”，和主语构成被动关系。主语techniques为复数形式。故填were upgraded。 【71题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：生产技术得到了升级，图案变得更加多样，其中大多数代表着好运，如鱼、龙和猴。在非限制性定语从句中缺少介词of的宾语，且先行词为patterns，所以应用关系代词which。故填which。 【72题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：后来，四川的民间艺术家通过增加中国皮影和中国剪纸的技术发展了这门艺术，用小青铜勺代替了模具。动词replace意为“代替”，和谓语之间没有连词，和逻辑主语moulds构成被动关系，且动作已完成，所以应用过去分词形式。故填replaced。 【73题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着时间的推移，当代糖画形式逐渐演变。pass by意为“（时间）推移”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用介词by表示“经过”。故填by。 【74题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管糖画师的数量显著减少，但由于其独特的魅力，一定数量的艺术家正在努力通过举办课程、举办糖画比赛等相关活动并申请加入国家非物质文化遗产名录来保护糖画。修饰动词decreased应用副词remarkably表示“显著地”作状语，故填remarkably。 【75题详解】 考查冠词。句意：尽管糖画师的数量显著减少，但由于其独特的魅力，一定数量的艺术家正在努力通过举办课程、举办糖画比赛等相关活动并申请加入国家非物质文化遗产名录来保护糖画。根据系动词are可知，此处是指一定数量的艺术家，a number of意为“大量的”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用冠词a。故填a。 【76题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：尽管糖画师的数量显著减少，但由于其独特的魅力，一定数量的艺术家正在努力通过举办课程、举办糖画比赛等相关活动并申请加入国家非物质文化遗产名录来保护糖画。做出努力的目的是保护糖画，所以应用to do不定式作目的状语。故填to preserve。 【77题详解】 考查可数名词复数。句意：尽管糖画师的数量显著减少，但由于其独特的魅力，一定数量的艺术家正在努力通过举办课程、举办糖画比赛等相关活动并申请加入国家非物质文化遗产名录来保护糖画。根据“such as sugar painting contests”可知，此处是指很多活动，activity意为“活动”，为可数名词，所以应用复数形式。故填activities。 【78题详解】 考查名词。句意：此外，糖画艺术家获得了越来越多的认可。此处应用名词recognition表示“认可”作宾语。故填recognition。 五、书信写作（15） 79. 随着经济发展，越来越多的文化遗产遭到破坏。请你为校报写一封倡议书，呼吁大家保护中国文化遗产，内容包括： 1)文化遗产的重要性；2)提出保护措施； 注意：1.词数100左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Save Culturai Heritage ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Save Cultural Heritage As a high school student, I am deeply concerned about the destruction of cultural heritage around the world. Human activities such as war, urbanization, and tourism have damaged many cultural sites, and we risk losing them forever. It is time for us to take action and protect our global heritage. The incredible splendor of heritage site is a reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man. It is in places like Jiuzhaigou Valley that we cannot help but be humbled, come to understand our limitations as human beings, and know that our duty is to protect them for future generations. Besides, heritage sites provide us with opportunities to wonder, to be inspired and to think more deeply about our time on the Earth. As Cicero remarked, “To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.” Let us work together to protect it for future generations. 【解析】 【详解】本文是一篇应用文，要求考生为校报写一封倡议书，呼吁大家保护中国文化遗产，内容包括介绍文化遗产的重要性，并提出保护措施。 1. 词汇积累： 文化遗产：cultural heritage → cultural legacy 破坏：damage → ruin 责任：duty → responsibility 机会：opportunity → chance 2. 句式拓展： 简单句变复合句 原句：It is time for us to take action and protect our global heritage. 拓展句：It is time that we should take action and protect our global heritage. 【点睛】【高级句型1】It is in places like Jiuzhaigou Valley that we cannot help but be humbled, come to understand our limitations as human beings, and know that our duty is to protect them for future generations.（运用了强调句型、that引导的宾语从句以及不定式短语作表语） 【高级句型2】Besides, heritage sites provide us with opportunities to wonder, to be inspired and to think more deeply about our time on the Earth.（运用了动词不定式短语充当后置定语修饰名词 ） 六、读后续写（25） 80. 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。 The stage lights in the music hall darkened, as the next school’s concert band settled onstage. The First Chair, a young violinist, called upon each section to play, tuning them with precision and grace. The moment the musical director appeared, a wave of applause filled the air. The annual High School Music Festival was the highlight of my year. As a music teacher, I never missed a session, always amazed by the extraordinary talents the musical directors inspired in their students. But this year might be my last visit. With age catching up, my desire for retirement was growing stronger. Honestly, there was always a touch of dissatisfaction and envy in my heart as I watched these school bands, because I had never been able to develop a band to this level. I taught in a small primary school. My students played beginner music, and they were happy when we managed to play from the start all the way to the end of a piece, with all the instruments finishing together. The complexities of full tone, dynamic control, and balance were beyond their abilities. As the band opened with their first piece, the striking sound of violins, accompanied by the lively notes of pianos, set my heart pounding. Wouldn’t it be great to be the musical director for one of these massive high school bands? I thought as the music transported me. When the last notes rang out, there was a brief silence before thunderous applause erupted. My aging eyes scanned (察看) the stage, seeking familiar faces among the performers. But my vision was no longer sharp enough to recognize anyone. During the tea break, I headed toward the entrance hall. “Miss Jones!” a young man’s voice cut through the crowd. I recognized the concert uniform he was wearing. It was the very violinist I had been admiring. Puzzled, I searched his face for familiar features. It turned out to be Bradley, a former student of mine who was difficult to forget. Schoolwork had been hard for him, and he had struggled through all his subjects. It was a pleasant surprise to meet him here. We sat down and had a chat. 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 remembered the day when he asked to join the school band. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was still smiling as I made my way back to the music hall. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I remembered the day when he asked to join the school band. He was so eager, but he had no prior musical experience. I was hesitant at first, but his enthusiasm convinced me to give him a chance. I started from the very basics with him. He practiced hard, often staying after school to get extra help. It was a long and difficult journey, but he never gave up. And now, seeing him as the First Chair in this high school band, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. I was still smiling as I made my way back to the music hall. I realized that every student has the potential to grow and shine, regardless of their starting point. My small primary school students might not be as advanced as these high schoolers yet, but they too could achieve great things with time and dedication. I gladly decided that I would not retire just yet. I wanted to continue teaching, to inspire my students just as I had inspired Bradley, and to see where their musical journeys would take them. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者是一位年迈的音乐老师，每年都会参加一年一度的高中音乐节，但今年可能是最后一次，因为她在考虑退休。作者看到舞台上学生们的非凡才能时既震惊，又因自己的教学成果不佳而失落。乐队演奏第一首乐曲时，小提琴与钢琴的声音震撼人心，演奏结束后掌声雷动。茶歇时，作者遇到了曾经的学生Bradley，他现在已是优秀的小提琴手，作者很惊喜并与他坐下聊天。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我记得他要求加入学校乐队的那一天”可知，第一段可描写作者回忆起Bradley申请加入学校乐队的经历，之后他非常努力地练习提高自我，以及作者因想到Bradley现在的成就而感到自豪。 ②由第二段首句内容“回到音乐厅的路上，我仍然面带微笑”可知，第二段可描写作者意识到自己的学生能够成长和进步，在音乐道路上走得更远，以及转变想法，决定不退休，而是继续从事教学。 2. 续写线索：作者回忆起Bradley要求加入学校乐队——Bradley加入学校乐队并刻苦练习——作者感到自豪——作者面带微笑回到音乐厅——作者想到学生的潜力——作者决定不退休 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①说服某人做某事：convince sb. to do/persuade sb. to do ②放弃：give up/quit/abandon ③意识到：realize/recognize/become aware of ④实现：achieve/accomplish/fulfill ⑤决定：decide/determine 情绪类 ①热切的：eager/avid/enthusiastic ②高兴地：gladly/happily/with delight 【点睛】[高分句型1] And now, seeing him as the First Chair in this high school band, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. 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In today's program, we'll have Daniel caron, the founder of world clinic. Firstly, let's take a look at a new kind of doctors without borders, not the ones who volunteer to go out into troubled areas, but those who are learning to apply technology to treating patients continents away. Physicians often get calls late at night or during meals, but for doctor Daniel carlin, he might also get an urgent email at any time from anywhere around the world. Carolin is one of the first of a new generation of internet doctors trained as an emergency room physician. Carlin had served as a physician in needy areas years ago. He founded his clinic at lahey clinic medical center near boston. today. His clinic provides medical consultation and treatment to round the world sailors and americans living abroad through email and satellite phone. But his aim is to reach even larger numbers of people through partnerships that linked specialists in the united states with doctors and nurses in developing countries. Now let's have Carolin share more about his story. Good morning, everyone. In today's program, we'll have Daniel caron, the founder of world clinic. Firstly, let's take a look at a new kind of doctors without borders, not the ones who volunteer to go out into troubled areas, but those who are learning to apply technology to treating patients continents away. Physicians often get calls late at night or during meals, but for doctor Daniel carlin, he might also get an urgent email at any time from anywhere around the world. Carlin is one of the first of a new generation of internet doctors trained as an emergency room physician. Carlin had served as a physician in needy areas. Years ago, he founded his clinic at lady clinic medical center near boston. Today, his clinic provides medical consultation and treatment to round the world sailors and americans living abroad through email and satellite phone, but his aim is to reach even larger numbers of people through partnerships that linked specialists in the united states with doctors and nurses in developing countries. Now let's have Carolin share more about his story. 听力部分到此结束。