精品解析：山东省济宁市2024-2025学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题

2024—2025 学年度第一学期高三质量检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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】 Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At a pet store. C. At a restaurant. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is Mrs. Rich doing? A. Ordering food. B. Cooking a meal. C. Doing the shopping. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where did the woman learn about the club? A. From the Internet. B. From her workmate. C. From a sign on the street. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A motor show. B. A car accident. C. The traffic rules. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next? A. Go to another hotel. B. Send a message. C. Confirm his booking. 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 is the relationship between the speakers? A. Waitress and customer. B. Boss and secretary. C. Hotel clerk and guest. 7. When does Mr. White want to have lunch? A. At 11:30 am. B. At 12:00 noon. C. At 12:15 pm. 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. How does the man probably feel about Linda’s suggestion at first? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed. 9. What does Linda say about the upgrading fee at the airport? A. It’s free of charge sometimes. B. VIPs can get a special discount. C. It’s more expensive than that online. 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 Emma? A. She is keen on geography. B. She dislikes studying biology. C. She didn’t put much effort in geology. 11. What is the subject of Emma’ s essay? A. Environmental pollution. B. Plant conservation. C. Wildlife protection. 12. What is lacking in Emma’ s essay? A. Specific measures. B. Interesting stories. C. Reliable statistics. 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 is the woman doing? A. Comparing notes. B. Making an interview. C. Seeking cooperation. 14. What did greytHR target? A. Indian domestic firms. B. International markets. C. Indian governments. 15. What is the multi-channel model used for? A. Getting financial support. B. Acquiring new customers. C. Improving service quality. 16. What is Mr. Rowjee’s suggestion for young entrepreneurs? A. Never stop learning. B. Face failures positively. C. Stay competitive. 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. What can be seen on the image? A. A lonely old polar bear. B. A struggling polar bear. C. A sleeping young polar bear. 18. Which best describes the process of taking the image? A. Challenging. B. Eventful. C. Disappointing. 19. What can the director’s words illustrate? A. The beauty in nature. B. The impact of the image. C. The affection for photography. 20. What does Nima Sarikhani call on people to do? A. Care about the safety of seafood. B. Create new homes for polar bears. C Take action to prevent global warming. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Mother Earth News is the original guide to living wisely. Launched in 1970, each bimonthly issue of the magazine features practical and money-saving information on cutting energy costs; using renewable energy; organic gardening; green home building and remodeling; fun do-it-yourself projects and self-sufficient lifestyles. The magazine approaches environmental problems from a down-to-earth, practical, simple living, how-to standpoint. Become a preferred subscriber and claim your benefits today! Member Benefits Include: ➢ Online video learning library, featuring 450+ videos with more added every month ➢ Admission to all online video workshops, including expert interviews and live Q&. As ➢ A year of Mother Earth News magazine, backed by 50+ years of trusted DIY guidance ➢ Bonus digital subscription — access new issues anywhere life takes you ➢ Everyday member discounts on eco-friendly products in the Mother Earth News Store ➢ No limitation to online content — members get to view the new articles and project ideas before non-members can Membership price: ➢ Print Membership: $38 per year ➢ Digital Membership: $18 per year Digital magazine version only (printed version excluded) Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not fully satisfied with Mother Earth News, simply call 800-234-3368 or email at Customer Service@ogdenpubs.com. We will issue you a full refund on all unmailed issues (printed version only). No questions asked. 21. Which article is most likely to be included in Mother Earth News? A. Moral Values may Shift with Seasons B. Build a Wind Generator for Home by Yourself C. Starry Horizons: The Future of Space Exploration D. Melting Pot of Ideas: Cultural Integration in the 21st Century 22. What is the added bonus for members? A. Visiting local libraries for free. B. Hosting a live Q&A session. C. Having a discount on digital version. D. Getting earlier access to latest articles. 23. What is the refund for the half-year subscription cancellation? A. $9. B. $18. C. $19. D. $38. B When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had. The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work. I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities. In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. 24. How did the author use to improve the soil? A. By adding rich soil. B. By covering it with bags. C. By removing the weeds. D. By applying chemical fertilizer. 25. What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Exposing. B. Separating. C. Sheltering. D. Monitoring. 26. What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A. To explain the process of transplanting. B. To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. C. To stress the competition of different species. D. To state the formation of multi-species communities. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Soul of Soil B. The Vitality of the Wild C. The Art of Gardening D. The Whisper of Flowers C “What’s special about our species?” is a question scientists have wrestled with for centuries. Now an evolutionary anthropologist Thomas Morgan has a new theory that could change the way we perceive ourselves, and the world. “It was basically accepted that it was the ability of human culture — the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations — to accumulate (累积) and evolve that made us special, but our new discoveries are challenging that and forcing us to rethink what makes us as a species unique,” said Morgan. Just as humans pass on knowledge to our children, when a new queen leafcutter ant hatches, she collects a little mouthful of her mother’s genetic material to start a new family. Even locusts use complex evolving systems to adapt to local conditions, relying on epigenetic changes — how factors like age and environment can change gene activity without changing DNA sequence (序列) — to quickly evolve between green or yellow-and-black forms based on overpopulation. So, if animals do have evolving cultures, then what’s special about human culture? Morgan pointed out that we humans are so special because of our “open-endedness” — our ability to communicate and understand an infinite number of possibilities in life, whereas animals’ inability to easily imagine complicated sequences or subgoals limits their way of thinking. “For example, when I’m making my boys’ breakfast in the morning, it’s a nested, multi-step process. First, I need to get the bowls and pots and other equipment. Then I put the ingredients in the pot, all in the right amounts and order, cook it, monitoring temperature until it reaches the right consistency, and then serve it up. Each of these steps is a subgoal. This complex procedure is hard for animals to interpret,” said Morgan. When it comes to the limit of this system, human brains just keep going, which allows us to perform a near-infinite set of behaviors — this is open-endedness. 28. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. The human culture. B. The common belief. C. The latest discovery. D. The new species. 29. What can be learned in paragraph 3? A. The fittest are likely to survive best. B. DNA’ s sequence is basically unstable. C. Culture accumulation isn’t exclusive to humans. D. Parents attach importance to children’ s education. 30. Why does Morgan cite the breakfast-making example? A. To display his superb cooking skills. B. To explain the complexity of cooking. C. To stress the importance of goal-setting. D. To show animals’ struggle with subgoals. 31. Which can best describe the core of human open-endedness? A. Orderly. B. Boundless. C. Consistent. D. Inclusive. D People’s tendency to follow trends, especially on social media — even when they look silly or take risks doing so — is definitely a common phenomenon. What does psychology say about trend following — and is there a way to break free from the desire to follow the newest craze? According to Psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, following trends isn’t a sign of character weakness or mental instability. Rather, it is an entirely natural behavior embedded in humanity’s fundamental need to belong to a social group and establish connections with others. Historically, following trends was crucial for our survival. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that early humans worked together to transport stone tools over long distances about two million years ago in what is now Kenya — cooperation that allowed them to survive in a severe environment. And though following a trend on social media isn’t exactly as important as outrunning a saber-toothed tiger, human evolution has programmed our brains to be receptive to social signals. Another contributing factor the social cognition (认知) — the processes that determine what we notice and how we respond to others — largely takes place in the parts of the brain that oversee sight, pattern recognition, decision-making, empathy, and similar functions. “Thanks to our humans’ complex cognitive systems, our brains are really good at identifying patterns and stimulating behavior that communicates our social status. As a result, you can use almost anything to signal your membership or affiliation with a social group. Giving off the right social signals lets others know which group you belong to or want to engage with — and those signals are monitored and interpreted by others. Referred to as identity signaling, these behaviors can range from putting a bumper sticker on a car to selecting a brand of clothing,” said Rutledge. Almost everyone follows trends in social groups, without exception. However, tweens, teenagers, and young adults are especially likely to follow trends, including risky ones, due to their heightened desire for acceptance and belonging among peers. Therefore, it’s of great significance to guide them during their journey towards maturity. 32. What does Rutledge think of following trends? A. Changeable. B. Reasonable. C. Odd. D. Risky. 33. Why did early humans prefer to follow trends? A. To remove mental weakness. B. To show their social status. C. To live through difficulties. D. To expand their population. 34. What is the hidden meaning of identity signaling? A. Good taste in fashion. B. Blind pursuit of novelty. C. A true reflection of personality. D. A keen thirst for belonging. 35. What will the follow-up paragraph most probably talk about? A. Tips on embracing trends sensibly. B. Insights into forthcoming trends. C. Parental guidance in kids’ future jobs. D. Psychology behind trend adoption. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. With more and more simpler tasks being automated, humans are left with more high-level cognitive work, such as idea generation, strategic planning, and creative writing. ____36____ The problem is that we still follow a mindset that resembles the era of assembly (组装) lines, which doesn’t foster or facilitate the type of work needed today. Leaders constantly measured productivity in terms of how many hours an employee spent at work or the number of abstract targets they reached. ____37____ This type of output doesn’t fit in the era of AI. Instead, we have to make a psychological switch, structuring each workday for quality instead of quantity. Start by kicking the old method of continuous work throughout the day. Research shows that continuous work impairs creative idea generation and high quality, complex cognitive work. ____38____ It’s recommended that using work sessions that are about 90 minutes long, attacking the hardest part of the task in the first 20 minutes and moving to the slower, easier work during the remaining time. ____39____ Therefore, managers should consider the principal area that a team or individual is working on rather than imposing the same work schedule across a team or an organization. Data suggests that it’s better to work on tasks that involve creativity, imagination, and problem solving during the first few hours of the day and again right before you go to sleep. ____40____ In between the focused work sessions, make time for a nap or for easy work that doesn’t require much creativity or focus. A. That’s because people tend to overwork. B. The time of day will also make a difference. C. As a result, quantity of work was prioritized. D. To excel in the new era we’ll need to transform how we work. E. With every new technology comes fear and then new opportunity. F. Because of that, it’s better to work in bursts, giving the mind a rest. G. The middle of the day is better for something calling for concentration. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last week, a plate of DIY baked cookies saved me from myself. It all ____41____ when the new neighbor a college student, set a Ping Pong table on his front lawn. For me, it was not ____42____ a Ping Pong table but a beer-pong table. I wouldn’t have felt it that ____43____ if I hadn’t spent years living near the university. For those ____44____, beer pong involves bouncing balls into an opponent’s cup of beer, who will then drink its contents. Shouts and laughter often ____45____ late into the night or early into the morning. Since I suffered from neurasthenia (神经衰弱), I had to move to a (n)____46____ part of town, certainly at great expense. And now, here was this guy! I could feel anger ____47____ inside me. In the heat of the moment, I walked ____48____ to the student’s house and told him that it had to go. He ____49____ his eyes and said: “Who do you think you are?” His indifference only ____50____ me more. I shouted at him at the top of my lungs. The next day, however, I was full of ____51____: Why couldn’t I ____52____ myself? Why couldn’t I just live and let live? Nothing can’t be undone by food, though. So I ____53____ a plate of chocolate cookies with care and attention, walked what felt like miles to the student’ s doorstep and sincerely apologized to him. For one horrible moment, I____54____ him throwing cookies across the yard. Instead, his face ____55____, saying he was sorry, too. Magically, a plate of cookies cleared the air between us. 41. A. worked B. mattered C. started D. continued 42. A. merely B. originally C. temporarily D. specially 43. A. incomparable B. intolerable C. non-negotiable D. unavoidable 44 A. bossy B. curious C. uneducated D. unfamiliar 45. A. spread B. arose C. faded D. extended 46. A. safer B. smaller C. quieter D. emptier 47. A. giving out B. boiling up C. breaking in D. blowing away 48. A. awkwardly B. aimlessly C. directly D. heavily 49. A. rolled B. narrowed C. batted D. lowered 50. A. angered B. scared C. busied D. matured 51. A. energy B. joy C. fear D. shame 52. A. challenge B. pride C. contain D. blame 53. A. baked B. purchased C. ordered D. delivered 54. A. witnessed B. pictured C. delayed D. recalled 55. A. paled B. softened C. fell D. shone 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。 On December 4th,2024, a truly thrilling milestone ____56____ (reach) as China’s Spring Festival was inscribed (收录) on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a ____57____ (note) achievement. This achievement, with an impressive 44 listings that outnumber those of any other nation, not just highlights China’s exceptional contributions, ____58____ solidifies its standing as a leading cultural force on the global stage. ____59____ (root) in the lunar calendar and closely tied to agricultural cycles, the Spring Festival, also known ____60____ Chinese New Year, is a combination of China’s traditions, customs, arts, and culinary delights. More than ____61____ joyous celebration, it embodies the timeless core values of harmony, family unity, and respect for ancestors. These deeply-held ____62____ (belief) influence the daily lives of the Chinese people, making the Spring Festival a powerful symbol of its cultural identity. UNESCO’s recognition is a testament to the festival’s lasting importance, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It applauds China’ s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its intangible heritage and highlights the nation’s resolve ____63____ (maintain) its unique cultural appeal. Moreover, this honor fosters global unity in safeguarding our ____64____ (planet) diverse cultural treasures, guaranteeing that China’s vibrant traditions will keep inspiring people across the globe. _____65_____ (additional), it celebrates the incredible diversity of cultures, which contributes to the richness and vitality of our world. 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，上周末你校举办了冬季运动会，你目睹了很多感人瞬间，请你给英国朋友Ryan写封邮件分享其中一个。内容包括： 1.感人瞬间； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Ryan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, 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。 “Our class recycling project will start next week. You can choose to do it alone or in pairs,” Mr. Lee, the science teacher, announced, “Your goal is to design a recycling corner that will increase recycling rates in our classroom. The best idea will be adopted school-wide.” The classroom erupted into enthusiastic chatter as students paired up and began their discussions. Being a nature and animal lover, Lucy’s dream was big. She imagined birds and fish thriving (茁壮成长) in a plastic-free environment, inspired by her hours spent observing wildlife at her favorite lake. “The first step toward a plastic-free habitat is fostering a recycling habit,” she thought, “I’m sure I can come up with a brilliant idea for the project!” Her daydreaming was interrupted by a light tap from her best friend, Max. “Do you still have that book on recycling? I’m sure there are many helpful tips that we could use for this project. Shall we work on this together?” Max inquired expectantly. Lucy recalled having read the library book the previous night and placing it on her bedside table. “Um ...” she hesitated, “I returned it this morning... and I’m thinking of working on this project alone.” “Oh, I see,” Max walked away, disappointed. The next day, Lucy started working on her project, a smart dustbin. Yes, she had a unique concept for the recycling bin but she struggled to construct it. The design required a standard of workmanship that was simply beyond her capability. Frustrated, she went for a walk downstairs. “Lucy?” she heard a familiar voice and looked up, surprised to find Max standing there. He had never witnessed her looking so disheartened before; she was walking heavily along with a discouraged expression, sighing deeply. Concerned, he called out to her. “What happened?” he asked gently. Guilt-ridden, she admitted lying about the book and apologized sincerely. Max forgave her readily. “Well, if you need a partner, all you have to do is ask!” Max replied, smiling. 注意： 1.续写词数应150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 She did so, then excitedly described her design concept of the recycling bin. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lucy and Max’s hard work paid off. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 2024—2025 学年度第一学期高三质量检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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】 Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At a pet store. C. At a restaurant. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you know who made that awful mess in the kitchen? M: It’s me! I’m just cooking! I’ll clean it up as soon as I’m finished. W: Well, it looks like a dog’s dinner in there! 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is Mrs. Rich doing? A. Ordering food. B. Cooking a meal. C. Doing the shopping. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Rich? This lamb is very good. W: I like lamb, but my husband doesn’t. I’m going to make dinner for the whole family tonight. M: What about some chicken? It is fresh. W: Thank you, but I’m not good at cooking it. Give me that piece of steak, please. My family likes it very much. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where did the woman learn about the club? A. From the Internet. B. From her workmate. C. From a sign on the street. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Did you read our advertisement online? W: No. I even didn’t see your sign until just now. I work on Albert Street, not far away from your club. A lady at my workplace comes here and plays ping-pong during our lunch breaks. She’s looking for a partner, so I’m hoping to join her. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A motor show. B. A car accident. C. The traffic rules. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: What’s going on? Why is the car before us stopping? M: There must be something happened. Two cars are standing right in the middle of the road and the drivers are standing by the side. It’s a miracle that no one was badly injured. W: It’s dangerous. Obeying traffic rules and signs is crucial for ensuring road safety. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next? A. Go to another hotel. B. Send a message. C. Confirm his booking. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Good evening. I’ve reserved a room here under the name David Brown. W: Sorry, sir. Your reservation has been canceled as you didn’t arrive before 6:00 pm. We’ve sent you a message to inform you of that. All the rooms are full now. M: Well, maybe I’ll try my luck at the hotel across the street. 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 is the relationship between the speakers? A. Waitress and customer. B. Boss and secretary. C. Hotel clerk and guest. 7. When does Mr. White want to have lunch? A. At 11:30 am. B. At 12:00 noon. C. At 12:15 pm. 【答案】6. C 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Room Service. What can I do for you? M: Hello, this is White from Room 204. I’d like to have lunch in my room. W: OK, Mr. White. We offer three types of lunch, western food, Japanese food and Chinese food. Which one would you prefer? M: The last one will be fine. W: May I know when you’d like us to deliver the meal? M: Well, I’ve got a video conference from 11:30 am to 12:00 noon, so I think it would be good to have lunch 15 minutes later after it is over. W: I see. Your meal will be delivered on time. M: Thank you. 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. How does the man probably feel about Linda’s suggestion at first? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed. 9. What does Linda say about the upgrading fee at the airport? A. It’s free of charge sometimes. B. VIPs can get a special discount. C. It’s more expensive than that online. 【答案】8. B 9. A 【解析】 原文】M: Linda, do you know how to save money when booking a business class ticket? I always feel distressed when the price rises again and again. W: You can purchase an economy ticket online first and then upgrade it at the airport. M: Why bother? W: Sometimes, if the plane is not full, the gate agent can upgrade you to business class at no additional cost. But even if you have to pay, it’s still going to be much cheaper than buying online. M: Really? Will I get a discount with a VIP card of the airline? W: It’s always free of charge if you have a VIP card. M: Great! When I board the plane, I will ask flight attendants to upgrade it immediately. W: No, they don’t usually have that much power then. Just arrive earlier, so business seats are still available. M: Thank you! 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 Emma? A. She is keen on geography. B. She dislikes studying biology. C. She didn’t put much effort in geology. 11. What is the subject of Emma’ s essay? A. Environmental pollution. B. Plant conservation. C. Wildlife protection. 12. What is lacking in Emma’ s essay? A Specific measures. B. Interesting stories. C. Reliable statistics. 【答案】10. C 11. C 12. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Emma, why the long face? W: I received criticism for my geography essay. M: Oh no! Was it because the subject didn’t interest the teacher? W: Well, I don’t normally like learning geography. Last term, we studied geology and it was very boring, and I admit that I didn’t work very hard! But this term we’ve been studying biology. It’s more interesting than I thought. M: What was your essay about? W: The conservation of an animal. We weren’t assigned one. We could choose, so I chose iguanas. M: Oh, yes! I remember seeing you in the library! You were reading about iguanas then! So what did you do wrong? W: I wrote a long essay, with lots of interesting information about iguanas, such as their food and their evolution, and I even wrote some stories about them. But I didn’t write about how we can help them! I didn’t realize that I had to write down my own thoughts. It’s so silly! M: No worries. Maybe the teacher will allow you to write the essay again. W: I hope so. I’ll ask her tomorrow. 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 is the woman doing? A Comparing notes. B. Making an interview. C. Seeking cooperation. 14. What did greytHR target? A. Indian domestic firms. B. International markets. C. Indian governments. 15. What is the multi-channel model used for? A. Getting financial support. B. Acquiring new customers. C. Improving service quality. 16. What is Mr. Rowjee’s suggestion for young entrepreneurs? A. Never stop learning. B. Face failures positively. C. Stay competitive. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. B 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Good evening, everyone. I’m thrilled to speak with Mr. Girish Rowjee, the co-founder and CEO of Greytip Software. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Rowjee. M: It’s a pleasure to be here. W: First, could you share our audience what your success statement is? M: Maintaining a growth attitude, in my opinion, is crucial for success and personal progress. A growth attitude pushes us to take up challenges and continually improve ourselves. W: Our audience are keen to know what inspired you to create Greytip Software. M: We started greytHR with a primary focus on the small and medium enterprises. We found that most of the firms were wanting to sell their software to companies outside India. We saw the gap here and took up the opportunity to serve Indian firms. W: Where do you see Greytip Software in the next 5 years? M: Our aim is to reach 100 thousand customers in the near future. In terms of increasing the pace of growth, we have adopted a multi-channel model to achieve this. We are working with a number of Reseller Partners in various cities, who are helping us connect with customers. We have also established tie-ups with banks. W: Sounds encouraging. What is your advice to young entrepreneurs? M: In the IT Industry, things change very rapidly. The skills that we learn today will become out of date very soon. So we should learn continuously. W: Great companies are great at sticking to their visions and doing everything great to stay ahead of the competition. I wish your company the capacity to stick with its vision and stay ahead of others. M: Thank you for saying that. 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. What can be seen on the image? A. A lonely old polar bear. B. A struggling polar bear. C. A sleeping young polar bear. 18. Which best describes the process of taking the image? A. Challenging. B. Eventful. C. Disappointing. 19. What can the director’s words illustrate? A. The beauty in nature. B. The impact of the image. C. The affection for photography. 20. What does Nima Sarikhani call on people to do? A. Care about the safety of seafood. B. Create new homes for polar bears. C. Take action to prevent global warming. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: A heart-broken image captures a young polar bear sleeping on the melting pieces of a tiny iceberg. British part-time photographer Nima Sarikhani captured the scene in Svalbard, which sits deep inside the Arctic Circle, around 500 miles from the North Pole. The image was crowned the winner of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. After three days of desperately searching for polar bears through thick fog, Sarikhani finally spotted two polar bears — a younger male and an older male. Just before midnight, as the ship got close to the bears, the younger one climbed onto a small iceberg and carved out a bed with his paws before falling asleep. Sarikhani said this photograph has caused strong emotions in many of those who have seen it. An estimated 26,000 polar bears remain in the wild, and they are at the risk of dying out as rising temperatures melt away the sea ice these animals depend on. Director of the Natural History Museum said, “The heartbreaking image allows us to see the beauty and fragility of our planet. His thought-provoking image is a striking reminder of the essential bond between an animal and its habitat and serves as a visual representation of the harmful impacts of climate warming and habitat loss.” Sarikhani said he hoped his photograph could inspire hope. He added there is still time to fix the mess we have caused. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Mother Earth News is the original guide to living wisely. Launched in 1970, each bimonthly issue of the magazine features practical and money-saving information on cutting energy costs; using renewable energy; organic gardening; green home building and remodeling; fun do-it-yourself projects and self-sufficient lifestyles. The magazine approaches environmental problems from a down-to-earth, practical, simple living, how-to standpoint. Become a preferred subscriber and claim your benefits today! Member Benefits Include: ➢ Online video learning library, featuring 450+ videos with more added every month ➢ Admission to all online video workshops, including expert interviews and live Q&. As ➢ A year of Mother Earth News magazine, backed by 50+ years of trusted DIY guidance ➢ Bonus digital subscription — access new issues anywhere life takes you ➢ Everyday member discounts on eco-friendly products in the Mother Earth News Store ➢ No limitation to online content — members get to view the new articles and project ideas before non-members can Membership price: ➢ Print Membership: $38 per year ➢ Digital Membership: $18 per year Digital magazine version only (printed version excluded) Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not fully satisfied with Mother Earth News, simply call 800-234-3368 or email at Customer Service@ogdenpubs.com. We will issue you a full refund on all unmailed issues (printed version only). No questions asked. 21. Which article is most likely to be included in Mother Earth News? A. Moral Values may Shift with Seasons B. Build a Wind Generator for Home by Yourself C. Starry Horizons: The Future of Space Exploration D. Melting Pot of Ideas: Cultural Integration in the 21st Century 22. What is the added bonus for members? A. Visiting local libraries for free. B. Hosting a live Q&A session. C. Having a discount on digital version. D. Getting earlier access to latest articles. 23. What is the refund for the half-year subscription cancellation? A. $9. B. $18. C. $19. D. $38. 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了《Mother Earth News》杂志的内容定位、会员权益及退订政策等信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章中提到的“Launched in 1970, each bimonthly issue of the magazine features practical and money-saving information on cutting energy costs; using renewable energy; organic gardening; green home building and remodeling; fun do-it-yourself projects and self-sufficient lifestyles.(该杂志于1970年创刊，每期双月刊以实用和省钱的资讯为特色，探讨如何削减能源成本；使用可再生能源；有机园艺;绿色住宅建设与改造；有趣的自己动手的项目和自给自足的生活方式)”可推知，杂志主要涉及自给自足和环保意识相关的内容。选项B符合这些主题。故选B。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章中“No limitation to online content — members get to view the new articles and project ideas before non-members can(对在线内容没有限制-会员可以在非会员之前查看新文章和项目创意)”可推知，会员福利之一就是比非会员更早获得最新的文章。故选D。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章中“Membership price: ➢ Print Membership: $38 per year(会员价格：印刷版会员每年38美元)并且在退款保证中说明“We will issue you a full refund on all unmailed issues (printed version only).(我们将对所有未邮寄的期刊进行全额退款)”可知，如果在半年的时候取消订阅未邮寄的月份，则为19美元。故选C。 B When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had. The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work. I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities. In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. 24. How did the author use to improve the soil? A. By adding rich soil. B. By covering it with bags. C. By removing the weeds. D. By applying chemical fertilizer. 25. What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A Exposing. B. Separating. C. Sheltering. D. Monitoring. 26. What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A. To explain the process of transplanting. B. To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. C. To stress the competition of different species. D. To state the formation of multi-species communities. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Soul of Soil B. The Vitality of the Wild C. The Art of Gardening D. The Whisper of Flowers 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文 。文章讲述作者四年前在波特兰买房后打理花园，面对贫瘠土壤，采用现代农业方法改良，最终对土壤有全新认知的过程。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. (以前，在那些小得多的花园里，我会用从苗圃买来的几袋优质土壤来改良土壤)”可知，作者过去是通过添加优质土壤来改善土壤的，也就是添加肥沃的土壤。故选A项。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段划线词前面“Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; (现代农业的两个核心原则可以指导这一转变：尽量减少土壤扰动和强调生物多样性。在实践中，轮流种植作物；优先使用有机肥料而非化肥；将农作物、树木以及家畜进行整合)”和划线词后面“…soil from being washed away with cover crops (用覆盖作物来……土壤被冲走)”可知，这里说的是一些现代农业的原则及实践方法，提到用覆盖作物来防止土壤被冲走，划线词在此处应是“保护、防护”的意思，与“Sheltering”意思相近。故选C项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. (五月的时候，我决定移栽一株开花植物。当我把这株植物挖出来时，各种各样的生物都冒了出来。蚯蚓在根部扭动着，一只长脚蜘蛛匆匆寻找藏身之处。在这株植物的下方，我甚至还看到了真菌菌丝体那细密的白色网状结构)”可知，本段描述了作者在移栽开花植物时，看到了蚯蚓、长脚蜘蛛以及真菌菌丝体等各种各样的生物出现，展现了多种生物共存的情况，目的是说明形成了多物种的群落。故选D项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. (摆在我面前的挑战是重振土壤)” 和文章最后一段“Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. (我用手指穿过土壤，比以往任何时候都更清楚地意识到，我改变的不仅仅是我的院子——它完全改变了我对土壤的看法。它不仅仅是作为生命的媒介，而且本身就是一个有生命的实体)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者打理花园改造土壤的过程，通过实践对土壤有了新的认识，认为土壤不仅仅是生命的介质，它本身就是一个有生命的个体，强调了土壤的重要性及独特“生命力”，因此，“The Soul of Soil (土壤的灵魂)”作为标题最为合适，能够概括文章的主旨。故选A项。 C “What’s special about our species?” is a question scientists have wrestled with for centuries. Now an evolutionary anthropologist Thomas Morgan has a new theory that could change the way we perceive ourselves, and the world. “It was basically accepted that it was the ability of human culture — the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations — to accumulate (累积) and evolve that made us special, but our new discoveries are challenging that and forcing us to rethink what makes us as a species unique,” said Morgan. Just as humans pass on knowledge to our children, when a new queen leafcutter ant hatches, she collects a little mouthful of her mother’s genetic material to start a new family. Even locusts use complex evolving systems to adapt to local conditions, relying on epigenetic changes — how factors like age and environment can change gene activity without changing DNA sequence (序列) — to quickly evolve between green or yellow-and-black forms based on overpopulation. So, if animals do have evolving cultures, then what’s special about human culture? Morgan pointed out that we humans are so special because of our “open-endedness” — our ability to communicate and understand an infinite number of possibilities in life, whereas animals’ inability to easily imagine complicated sequences or subgoals limits their way of thinking. “For example, when I’m making my boys’ breakfast in the morning, it’s a nested, multi-step process. First, I need to get the bowls and pots and other equipment. Then I put the ingredients in the pot, all in the right amounts and order, cook it, monitoring temperature until it reaches the right consistency, and then serve it up. Each of these steps is a subgoal. This complex procedure is hard for animals to interpret,” said Morgan. When it comes to the limit of this system, human brains just keep going, which allows us to perform a near-infinite set of behaviors — this is open-endedness. 28. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. The human culture. B. The common belief. C. The latest discovery. D. The new species. 29. What can be learned in paragraph 3? A. The fittest are likely to survive best. B. DNA’ s sequence is basically unstable. C. Culture accumulation isn’t exclusive to humans. D. Parents attach importance to children’ s education. 30. Why does Morgan cite the breakfast-making example? A. To display his superb cooking skills. B. To explain the complexity of cooking. C. To stress the importance of goal-setting. D. To show animals’ struggle with subgoals. 31. Which can best describe the core of human open-endedness? A. Orderly. B. Boundless. C. Consistent. D. Inclusive. 【答案】28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了新的研究发现动物也有不断进行的文化，说明了人类文化的特别之处以及特点。 【28题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“It was basically accepted that it was the ability of human culture — the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations — to accumulate (累积) and evolve that made us special, but our new discoveries are challenging(人们基本上认为，是人类文化的能力——代代相传的共同知识体系——积累和进化使我们与众不同，但我们的新发现正在挑战)”可知，but表示转折，上文提到人们普遍信念是人类文化的能力——代代相传的共同知识体系——积累和进化使我们与众不同，但是新发现挑战了这一普遍信念。故that指的是“普遍的信念”。故选B。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Just as humans pass on knowledge to our children, when a new queen leafcutter ant hatches, she collects a little mouthful of her mother’s genetic material to start a new family. Even locusts use complex evolving systems to adapt to local conditions, relying on epigenetic changes — how factors like age and environment can change gene activity without changing DNA sequence (序列) — to quickly evolve between green or yellow-and-black forms based on overpopulation.(就像人类把知识传给我们的孩子一样，当一只新的切叶蚁蚁后孵化出来时，它会收集一小口母亲的遗传物质来组建一个新的家庭。即使是蝗虫也使用复杂的进化系统来适应当地条件，依靠表观遗传变化——年龄和环境等因素如何在不改变DNA序列的情况下改变基因活性——在种群过剩的基础上快速进化成绿色或黄黑相间的形式)”可知，蚂蚁和蝗虫也可以积累文化，即文化积累不是人类独有的。故选C。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Morgan pointed out that we humans are so special because of our “open-endedness” — our ability to communicate and understand an infinite number of possibilities in life, whereas animals’ inability to easily imagine complicated sequences or subgoals limits their way of thinking.(摩根指出，我们人类之所以如此特别，是因为我们的“开放性”——我们有能力沟通和理解生活中无数的可能性，而动物无法轻易想象复杂的序列或子目标，这限制了它们的思维方式)”可知，摩根引用做早餐的例子是为了展示动物在子目标上的挣扎。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“When it comes to the limit of this system, human brains just keep going, which allows us to perform a near-infinite set of behaviors— this is open-endedness.(当涉及到这个系统的极限时，人类的大脑只是继续前进，这允许我们执行近乎无限的行为集——那就是开放性)”可知，人类开放性的核心是无限的。故选B。 D People’s tendency to follow trends, especially on social media — even when they look silly or take risks doing so — is definitely a common phenomenon. What does psychology say about trend following — and is there a way to break free from the desire to follow the newest craze? According to Psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, following trends isn’t a sign of character weakness or mental instability. Rather, it is an entirely natural behavior embedded in humanity’s fundamental need to belong to a social group and establish connections with others. Historically, following trends was crucial for our survival. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that early humans worked together to transport stone tools over long distances about two million years ago in what is now Kenya — cooperation that allowed them to survive in a severe environment. And though following a trend on social media isn’t exactly as important as outrunning a saber-toothed tiger, human evolution has programmed our brains to be receptive to social signals. Another contributing factor the social cognition (认知) — the processes that determine what we notice and how we respond to others — largely takes place in the parts of the brain that oversee sight, pattern recognition, decision-making, empathy, and similar functions. “Thanks to our humans’ complex cognitive systems, our brains are really good at identifying patterns and stimulating behavior that communicates our social status. As a result, you can use almost anything to signal your membership or affiliation with a social group. Giving off the right social signals lets others know which group you belong to or want to engage with — and those signals are monitored and interpreted by others. Referred to as identity signaling, these behaviors can range from putting a bumper sticker on a car to selecting a brand of clothing,” said Rutledge. Almost everyone follows trends in social groups, without exception. However, tweens, teenagers, and young adults are especially likely to follow trends, including risky ones, due to their heightened desire for acceptance and belonging among peers. Therefore, it’s of great significance to guide them during their journey towards maturity. 32. What does Rutledge think of following trends? A. Changeable. B. Reasonable. C. Odd. D. Risky. 33. Why did early humans prefer to follow trends? A. To remove mental weakness. B. To show their social status. C. To live through difficulties. D. To expand their population. 34. What is the hidden meaning of identity signaling? A. Good taste in fashion. B. Blind pursuit of novelty. C. A true reflection of personality. D. A keen thirst for belonging. 35. What will the follow-up paragraph most probably talk about? A. Tips on embracing trends sensibly. B. Insights into forthcoming trends. C. Parental guidance in kids’ future jobs. D. Psychology behind trend adoption. 【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人们跟随潮流的心理现象及原因。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“According to Psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, following trends isn’t a sign of character weakness or mental instability. Rather, it is an entirely natural behavior embedded in humanity’s fundamental need to belong to a social group and establish connections with others.(根据心理学家Pamela B. Rutledge的说法，跟风并不是性格软弱或精神不稳定的表现。相反，这是一种完全自然的行为，根植于人类属于一个社会群体并与他人建立联系的基本需求)”可知，Rutledge认为跟随潮流是合理的。故选B。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Historically, following trends was crucial for our survival.(从历史上看，追随趋势对我们的生存至关重要)”可推知，早期人类跟随潮流主要是为了在困难中生存。故选C。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Thanks to our humans’ complex cognitive systems, our brains are really good at identifying patterns and stimulating behavior that communicates our social status. As a result, you can use almost anything to signal your membership or affiliation with a social group. Giving off the right social signals lets others know which group you belong to or want to engage with— and those signals are monitored and interpreted by others. Referred to as identity signaling, these behaviors can range from putting a bumper sticker on a car to selecting a brand of clothing,” said(由于人类复杂的认知系统，我们的大脑非常擅长识别模式和刺激能够传达我们社会地位的行为。因此，你几乎可以用任何东西来表明你与一个社会团体的成员身份或隶属关系。发出正确的社交信号会让别人知道你属于哪个群体，或者想要参与其中——而这些信号会被其他人监控和解读。拉特利奇说：“这些行为被称为身份信号，从在汽车保险杠上贴贴纸到选择服装品牌”）可知，身份信号的隐含意思是属于群体的强烈渴望。故选D。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Almost everyone follows trends in social groups, without exception. However, tweens, teenagers, and young adults are especially likely to follow trends, including risky ones, due to their heightened desire for acceptance and belonging among peers. Therefore, it’s of great significance to guide them during their journey towards maturity.(几乎每个人都追随社会群体的潮流，无一例外。然而，青少年和年轻人特别容易追随潮流，包括冒险的，因为他们渴望被同龄人接受和归属感。因此，引导他们走向成熟具有重要意义)”可推知，接下来的段落可能会讨论理性接纳潮流的建议。故选A。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. With more and more simpler tasks being automated, humans are left with more high-level cognitive work, such as idea generation, strategic planning, and creative writing. ____36____ The problem is that we still follow a mindset that resembles the era of assembly (组装) lines, which doesn’t foster or facilitate the type of work needed today. Leaders constantly measured productivity in terms of how many hours an employee spent at work or the number of abstract targets they reached. ____37____ This type of output doesn’t fit in the era of AI. Instead, we have to make a psychological switch, structuring each workday for quality instead of quantity. Start by kicking the old method of continuous work throughout the day. Research shows that continuous work impairs creative idea generation and high quality, complex cognitive work. ____38____ It’s recommended that using work sessions that are about 90 minutes long, attacking the hardest part of the task in the first 20 minutes and moving to the slower, easier work during the remaining time. ____39____ Therefore, managers should consider the principal area that a team or individual is working on rather than imposing the same work schedule across a team or an organization. Data suggests that it’s better to work on tasks that involve creativity, imagination, and problem solving during the first few hours of the day and again right before you go to sleep. ____40____ In between the focused work sessions, make time for a nap or for easy work that doesn’t require much creativity or focus. A. That’s because people tend to overwork. B. The time of day will also make a difference. C. As a result, quantity of work was prioritized. D. To excel in the new era, we’ll need to transform how we work. E. With every new technology comes fear and then new opportunity. F. Because of that, it’s better to work in bursts, giving the mind a rest. G. The middle of the day is better for something calling for concentration. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. F 39. B 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何改变我们的工作方式来应对人工智能的影响。 【36题详解】 根据上文“It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. With more and more simpler tasks being automated, humans are left with more high-level cognitive work, such as idea generation, strategic planning, and creative writing.(人工智能正在改变我们的工作方式，这已经不是什么秘密。随着越来越多简单的任务被自动化，人类只能从事更高级的认知工作，比如创意产生、战略规划和创意写作)”可知，上文提到人工智能在改变我们的工作方式，随着越来越多简单的任务被自动化，推测本句应说明人类应该如何应对这种情况。故D选项“要在新时代脱颖而出，我们需要改变我们的工作方式”符合语境。故选D。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Leaders constantly measured productivity in terms of how many hours an employee spent at work or the number of abstract targets they reached.(领导者经常根据员工在工作中花费的时间或他们达到的抽象目标的数量来衡量生产力)”以及后文“This type of output doesn’t fit in the era of AI. Instead, we have to make a psychological switch, structuring each workday for quality instead of quantity. (这种类型的输出不适合人工智能时代。相反，我们必须进行心理上的转换，以质量而不是数量来安排每个工作日)”可知，上文提到了领导者通过花费的时间以及数量来衡量生产力，本句与上文构成因果关系，总结领导者优先考虑的工作数量。故C选项“因此，工作的数量被优先考虑”符合语境。故选C。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Start by kicking the old method of continuous work throughout the day. Research shows that continuous work impairs creative idea generation and high quality, complex cognitive work.(从摒弃整天连续工作的旧方法开始。研究表明，持续的工作损害了创造性想法的产生和高质量、复杂的认知工作)”以及后文“It’s recommended that using work sessions that are about 90 minutes long, attacking the hardest part of the task in the first 20 minutes and moving to the slower, easier work during the remaining time.(建议使用90分钟左右的工作时间，在前20分钟内解决任务中最难的部分，然后在剩下的时间里转向较慢、较容易的工作)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出应该集中精力工作，后文给出时间安排的建议。故F选项“正因为如此，最好是集中精力工作，让大脑得到休息”符合语境。故选F。 【39题详解】 根据后文“Therefore, managers should consider the principal area that a team or individual is working on rather than imposing the same work schedule across a team or an organization. Data suggests that it’s better to work on tasks that involve creativity, imagination, and problem solving during the first few hours of the day and again right before you go to sleep.(因此，管理者应该考虑团队或个人工作的主要领域，而不是在整个团队或组织中强加相同的工作时间表。数据表明，最好在一天的头几个小时和睡前做一些涉及创造力、想象力和解决问题的工作)”可知，后文提到“最好在一天的头几个小时和睡前做一些涉及创造力、想象力和解决问题的工作”，即工作的时间对效率产生影响。故B选项“一天中的时间也会有影响”符合语境。故选B。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Data suggests that it’s better to work on tasks that involve creativity, imagination, and problem solving during the first few hours of the day and again right before you go to sleep.(数据表明，最好在一天的头几个小时和睡前做一些涉及创造力、想象力和解决问题的工作)”以及后文“In between the focused work sessions, make time for a nap or for easy work that doesn’t require much creativity or focus.(在集中精力工作的间隙，找时间打个盹，或者做一些不需要太多创造力和注意力的简单工作)”可知，上文提到了“在一天的头几个小时和睡前做一些涉及创造力、想象力和解决问题的工作”，本句承接上文，说明其他时间段应该进行什么样的工作。故G选项“中午是做需要集中注意力的事情的最佳时间”符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last week, a plate of DIY baked cookies saved me from myself. It all ____41____ when the new neighbor, a college student, set a Ping Pong table on his front lawn. For me, it was not ____42____ a Ping Pong table but a beer-pong table. I wouldn’t have felt it that ____43____ if I hadn’t spent years living near the university. For those ____44____, beer pong involves bouncing balls into an opponent’s cup of beer, who will then drink its contents. Shouts and laughter often ____45____ late into the night or early into the morning. Since I suffered from neurasthenia (神经衰弱), I had to move to a (n)____46____ part of town, certainly at great expense. And now, here was this guy! I could feel anger ____47____ inside me. In the heat of the moment, I walked ____48____ to the student’s house and told him that it had to go. He ____49____ his eyes and said: “Who do you think you are?” His indifference only ____50____ me more. I shouted at him at the top of my lungs. The next day, however, I was full of ____51____: Why couldn’t I ____52____ myself? Why couldn’t I just live and let live? Nothing can’t be undone by food, though. So I ____53____ a plate of chocolate cookies with care and attention, walked what felt like miles to the student’ s doorstep and sincerely apologized to him. For one horrible moment, I____54____ him throwing cookies across the yard. Instead, his face ____55____, saying he was sorry, too. Magically, a plate of cookies cleared the air between us. 41. A. worked B. mattered C. started D. continued 42. A. merely B. originally C. temporarily D. specially 43. A. incomparable B. intolerable C. non-negotiable D. unavoidable 44. A. bossy B. curious C. uneducated D. unfamiliar 45. A. spread B. arose C. faded D. extended 46. A. safer B. smaller C. quieter D. emptier 47. A. giving out B. boiling up C. breaking in D. blowing away 48. A. awkwardly B. aimlessly C. directly D. heavily 49. A. rolled B. narrowed C. batted D. lowered 50. A. angered B. scared C. busied D. matured 51. A. energy B. joy C. fear D. shame 52. A. challenge B. pride C. contain D. blame 53. A. baked B. purchased C. ordered D. delivered 54. A. witnessed B. pictured C. delayed D. recalled 55. A. paled B. softened C. fell D. shone 【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我和邻里之间有了矛盾，为了缓和关系，我送给了邻居自己亲自烤的饼干，这盒饼干消除了我们之间的隔阂。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：事情的起因是一位新邻居，一位大学生，在他家前的草坪上放了一张乒乓球桌。A. worked工作；B. mattered重要；C. started开始；D. continued继续。根据上文“Last week, a plate of DIY baked cookies saved me from myself.”可知文章开篇以叙事的方式讲述，此处讲述故事的起因。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，这不仅仅是一张乒乓球桌，也是一张啤酒桌。A. merely仅仅；B. originally最初地；C. temporarily临时地；D. specially特殊地，专门地。根据下文“a Ping Pong table but a beer-pong table”可知，这桌子不仅仅是一张乒乓球桌，也是一张啤酒桌。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果我不是在大学附近住了那么多年，我也不会觉得这么难以忍受。A. incomparable不可比拟的；B. intolerable不可忍受的；C. non-negotiable不可商量的；D. unavoidable不可避免的。根据下文“Shouts and laughter”及“late into the night”可知，邻居半夜吵闹大笑，这是难以忍受的。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于那些不熟悉的人来说，啤酒乒乓就是把球弹到对手的啤酒杯里，然后对方喝掉啤酒。A. bossy专横的；B. curious好奇的；C. uneducated未接受教育的；D. unfamiliar不熟悉的。根据下文“beer pong involves bouncing balls into an opponent’s cup of beer, who will then drink its contents.”可知，作者对于不熟悉游戏规则的人进行解答。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：喊声和笑声经常持续到深夜或凌晨。A. spread传播；B. arose产生，出现；C. faded褪色；D. extended延伸，持续。根据下文“late into the night or early into the morning.”可知，这种事情经常持续到深夜或凌晨，所以作者忍无可忍。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于我患有神经衰弱，我不得不搬到城里一个更安静的地方，当然也花了很多钱。A. safer更安全的；B. smaller更小的；C. quieter更安静的；D. emptier更加空的。根据上文“Since I suffered from neurasthenia (神经衰弱),”可知，作者患有神经衰弱，所以需要安静。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我能感觉到怒火在我内心沸腾。A. giving out分发；B. boiling up沸腾；C. breaking in破门而入；D. blowing away吹走。根据上文“And now, here was this guy!”可知，作者在搬家后又再次遇到吵闹的邻居，因此会怒火中烧。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：一时冲动之下，我直接走到那个学生的家里，告诉他必须把它搬走。A. awkwardly尴尬地；B. aimlessly无目的地；C. directly直接地；D. heavily重地。根据下文“told him that it had to go.”可知，作者直接想要赶走邻居，因此是直接去他家理论。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他翻了个白眼说：“你以为你是谁？” A. rolled翻滚；B. narrowed变窄；C. batted击打；D. lowered降低。根据下文“Who do you think you are?”可知，这个邻居对作者上门理论不屑一顾，所以对作者翻白眼。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的冷漠只会更加激怒我。A. angered激怒；B. scared使害怕；C. busied忙于；D. matured成熟。根据下文“I shouted at him at the top of my lungs.”可知，作者扯着嗓子冲他嚷叫，因为他激怒了作者。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，第二天，我感到非常羞愧：为什么我控制不住自己？为什么我就不能让别人活着？A. energy能量；B. joy乐趣；C. fear害怕；D. shame羞愧。根据下文“Why couldn’t I just live and let live?”可知，事后作者反思自己，所以会感到惭愧。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，第二天，我感到非常羞愧：为什么我控制不住自己？为什么我就不能让别人活着？A. challenge挑战；B. pride引以为荣；为……而骄傲；C. contain包含，控制；D. blame责备。根据下文“Why couldn’t I just live and let live?”可知，事后作者反思自己，觉得自己不该大嚷大叫，要控制自己的脾气。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：于是我小心翼翼地烤了一盘巧克力饼干，走了几英里的路来到那位学生的家门口，真诚地向他道歉。A. baked焙烤；B. purchased采购；C. ordered命令；D. delivered递送。根据下文“a plate of chocolate cookies with care and attention”可知，作者花了心思，因此是自己亲自焙烤饼干。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那可怕的一刻，我想象着将饼干扔过院子。A. witnessed见证；B. pictured想象；C. delayed推迟；D. recalled回想。根据下文“saying he was sorry, too”可知，邻居也对作者道歉，没有再次发生冲突，因此作者只是想象邻居会扔掉饼干。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，他的脸色缓和了，说他也很抱歉。A. paled使苍白；B. softened变温和；C. fell落下；D. shone闪耀。根据下文“saying he was sorry, too”可知，邻居向作者道歉，怒气消了，因此脸色缓和了。故选B。 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。 On December 4th,2024, a truly thrilling milestone ____56____ (reach) as China’s Spring Festival was inscribed (收录) on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a ____57____ (note) achievement. This achievement, with an impressive 44 listings that outnumber those of any other nation, not just highlights China’s exceptional contributions, ____58____ solidifies its standing as a leading cultural force on the global stage. ____59____ (root) in the lunar calendar and closely tied to agricultural cycles, the Spring Festival, also known ____60____ Chinese New Year, is a combination of China’s traditions, customs, arts, and culinary delights. More than ____61____ joyous celebration, it embodies the timeless core values of harmony, family unity, and respect for ancestors. These deeply-held ____62____ (belief) influence the daily lives of the Chinese people, making the Spring Festival a powerful symbol of its cultural identity. UNESCO’s recognition is a testament to the festival’s lasting importance, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It applauds China’ s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its intangible heritage and highlights the nation’s resolve ____63____ (maintain) its unique cultural appeal. Moreover, this honor fosters global unity in safeguarding our ____64____ (planet) diverse cultural treasures, guaranteeing that China’s vibrant traditions will keep inspiring people across the globe. _____65_____ (additional), it celebrates the incredible diversity of cultures, which contributes to the richness and vitality of our world. 【答案】56. was reached 57. notable 58. but 59. Rooted 60. as 61. a 62. beliefs 63. to maintain 64. planet’ s 65. Additionally 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了中国的春节在2024年被列入联合国教科文组织《人类非物质文化遗产代表名录》，以及此举的意义和影响。 【56题详解】 考查时态与语态。句意：2024年12月4日，中国春节被列入联合国教科文组织《人类非物质文化遗产代表名录》，这是一个令人激动的里程碑，标志着一项令人瞩目的成就。主语是“milestone（里程碑）”与动词“reach（达到）”之间是被动关系，需用被动语态，并且时间状语“on December 4th, 2024”明确指出动作发生在过去，因此用过去时态。故填was reached。 【57题详解】 考查形容词。句意：2024年12月4日，中国春节被列入联合国教科文组织《人类非物质文化遗产代表名录》，这是一个令人激动的里程碑，标志着一项令人瞩目的成就。achievement（成就）是名词，需用形容词修饰，notable意为“令人瞩目的”符合语境。故填notable。 【58题详解】 考查连词。句意：拥有44项令人印象深刻的非物质名录，超过了任何其他国家，这一成就不仅突显了中国的杰出贡献，还巩固了其在全球舞台上作为领先文化力量的地位。“not just… but (also)…（不仅……而且……）”为固定搭配。故填but。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：春节，也被称为中国新年，植根于农历，与农业周期密切相关，是中国传统、习俗、艺术和美食的结合。The Spring Festival（春节），与root（根植于）之间是被动关系。应用非谓动词过去分词作状语。首字母大写。故填Rooted。 【60题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：春节，也被称为中国新年，植根于农历，与农业周期密切相关，是中国传统、习俗、艺术和美食的结合。搭配“be known as”意为“被称为”。故填as。 【61题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它不仅仅是一个欢乐的庆祝活动，它体现了和谐、家庭团结和尊重祖先的永恒核心价值观。泛指“一个欢乐的庆祝活动”，需用不定冠词表示泛指。joyous首字母的发音为辅音因素。故填a。 【62题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这些深刻的信仰影响中国人民的日常生活，使春节成为其文化身份的有力象征。belief意为“信仰、信念”，为可数名词，再根据“influence”可知，需用名词复数形式作主语。故填beliefs。 【63题详解】 考查不定式。句意：它赞扬了中国对保护其非物质遗产的坚定承诺，并强调了中国保持其独特文化吸引力的决心。resolve搭配动词不定式作后置定语。故填to maintain。 【64题详解】 考查名词所有格。句意：此外，这一荣誉促进了全球在保护我们星球上多样的文化财富方面的团结，保证了中国充满活力的传统将继续激励世界各地的人们。planet（星球）与cultural treasures之间存在所有关系，用planet’s 来修饰。故填planet’s。 【65题详解】 考查副词。句意：另外，庆祝令人难以置信的文化多样性，它们促进了世界的丰富和活力。副词additionally作状语修饰整个句子。首字母大写。故填Additionally。 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，上周末你校举办了冬季运动会，你目睹了很多感人瞬间，请你给英国朋友Ryan写封邮件分享其中一个。内容包括： 1.感人瞬间； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Ryan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Ryan, How is it going? You won’t believe it — the 4×400m relay at our Winter Sports Meet totally stole the spotlight! The story goes like this. Our lead runner was racing towards victory, when out of nowhere, he tripped and fell just a few meters from the finish line, spraining his ankle. Despite the intense pain, he struggled to his feet and inched towards the finish line determinedly, which earned great cheers of encouragement from the crowd, fueling his resolve. Finally, he made it. His perseverance is admirable and inspiring, serving as a powerful reminder that we should never give up easily when striving for our goals, however difficult the circumstances. Stay in touch and exchange more of our life’s beautiful stories in the future. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Ryan写一封邮件，分享上周末学校举办冬季运动会时的感人瞬间。 【详解】1.词汇积累 抢尽风头：steal the spotlight → grab all the attention 绊倒：trip → stumble 扭伤：sprain → wrench/twist 决心：resolve → determination 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Finally, he made it. 拓展句：He finally made it, which was a testament to his unwavering determination and resilience. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Our lead runner was racing towards victory, when out of nowhere, he tripped and fell just a few meters from the finish line, spraining his ankle. (运用了从属连词when引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] Despite the intense pain, he struggled to his feet and inched towards the finish line determinedly, which earned great cheers of encouragement from the crowd, fueling his resolve. (运用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句和现在分词fueling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。 “Our class recycling project will start next week. You can choose to do it alone or in pairs,” Mr. Lee, the science teacher, announced, “Your goal is to design a recycling corner that will increase recycling rates in our classroom. The best idea will be adopted school-wide.” The classroom erupted into enthusiastic chatter as students paired up and began their discussions. Being a nature and animal lover, Lucy’s dream was big. She imagined birds and fish thriving (茁壮成长) in a plastic-free environment, inspired by her hours spent observing wildlife at her favorite lake. “The first step toward a plastic-free habitat is fostering a recycling habit,” she thought, “I’m sure I can come up with a brilliant idea for the project!” Her daydreaming was interrupted by a light tap from her best friend, Max. “Do you still have that book on recycling? I’m sure there are many helpful tips that we could use for this project. Shall we work on this together?” Max inquired expectantly. Lucy recalled having read the library book the previous night and placing it on her bedside table. “Um ...” she hesitated, “I returned it this morning... and I’m thinking of working on this project alone.” “Oh, I see,” Max walked away, disappointed. The next day, Lucy started working on her project, a smart dustbin. Yes, she had a unique concept for the recycling bin but she struggled to construct it. The design required a standard of workmanship that was simply beyond her capability. Frustrated, she went for a walk downstairs. “Lucy?” she heard a familiar voice and looked up, surprised to find Max standing there. He had never witnessed her looking so disheartened before; she was walking heavily along with a discouraged expression, sighing deeply. Concerned, he called out to her. “What happened?” he asked gently. Guilt-ridden, she admitted lying about the book and apologized sincerely. Max forgave her readily. “Well, if you need a partner, all you have to do is ask!” Max replied, smiling. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 She did so, then excitedly described her design concept of the recycling bin. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lucy and Max’s hard work paid off. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】She did so, then excitedly described her design concept of the recycling bin. “Cool!” Max chirped. Fired up by her brilliant idea, they worked hard together, making spots for paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Over the week, the pair worked tirelessly to build their recycling bin. They included sections for different types of materials and added sensors that would light up when an item was correctly sorted. But if a mistake was made, it flashed red, and a nice robot voice would show the way. They even decorated it with colorful pictures of a clean world without trash, where animals could play. Lucy and Max’s hard work paid off. Their recycling bin wasn’t just a bin; it was a beacon of hope, a call to action, and a testament to partnership and deep love for the planet. On presentation day, their classmates were in awe of their clever design and powerful message. So impressed was Mr. Lee that he advocated for its school-wide adoption. Overjoyed by the positive response, Lucy and Max realized that real change required collective efforts, and their bin stood as tangible evidence that teamwork truly makes the dream work. 【解析】 【导语】本文以露西和马克斯合作为线索展开，讲述了科学老师布置了回收项目任务，露西本想独自完成，但在制作过程中遇到困难，最后向好友马克斯求助，两人一起完成了智能垃圾桶的设计。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“她这样做了，然后兴奋地描述了回收箱的设计理念。”可知，第一段可描写露西向马克斯描述了自己的设计理念，马克斯对此表示赞赏，两人一起努力工作，共同制作回收箱，包括为不同类型的材料设置分区，并添加传感器等。 ②由第二段首句内容“露西和马克斯的努力得到了回报。”可知，第二段可描写露西和马克斯的回收箱在展示日上得到了同学们和老师的赞赏，并被建议全校采用，两人意识到团队合作的重要性。 2.续写线索：露西描述设计理念——两人合作制作垃圾桶——添加传感器和装饰——回收垃圾桶得到赞赏——被全校采纳——意识到团队合作的重要性 3.词汇激活： 行为类 ①分类：sort/classify/categorize ②装饰：decorate/ornament ③需要：require/need/call for 情绪类 ①鼓舞：fire up/inspire/stimulate ②狂喜的：overjoyed/ecstatic 【点睛】[高分句型1] Fired up by her brilliant idea, they worked hard together, making spots for paper, plastic, glass, and metal. (运用了过去分词短语作原因状语和现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型2] So impressed was Mr. Lee that he advocated for its school-wide adoption. (运用了so...that...引导的结果状语从句的倒装结构) [高分句型3] Overjoyed by the positive response, Lucy and Max realized that real change required collective efforts, and their bin stood as tangible evidence that teamwork truly makes the dream work. (运用了连词that(第1个)引导的宾语从句和that(第2个)引导的同位语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$