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2025 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟测试(五) 英语 本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己所在的市(县、区)、学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在每张答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答.案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 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 Your gear doesn’t need to weigh you down — from folding poles to a featherweight tent, these items pack small or light for on-the-go adventures. THREE PEAKS NOMAD 42L BACKPACK British specialist Three Peaks creates backpacks by using wasted plastic bottles. Opt for the Nomad, which is as spacious and structured as a carry-on suitcase but weighs under 2kg. 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C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四款轻便的旅行设备。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格第一行“THREE PEAKS NOMAD 42L BACKPACK”下面的“British specialist Three Peaks creates backpacks by using wasted plastic bottles.(英国专家Three Peaks利用废弃的塑料瓶制作背包)”可知，这款背包用废弃的塑料瓶制作而成，使用了回收材料。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Your gear doesn’t need to weigh you down — from folding poles to a featherweight tent, these items pack small or light for on-the-go adventures.(你的装备不需要让你感到沉重——从折叠杆到羽量轻帐篷，这些物品可以小且轻便地装下，适合外出探险)”可知，这些设备小且轻便，属于便携式的设备。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据表格内容和第一段“Your gear doesn’t need to weigh you down — from folding poles to a featherweight tent, these items pack small or light for on-the-go adventures.(你的装备不需要让你感到沉重——从折叠杆到羽量轻帐篷，这些物品可以小且轻便地装下，适合外出探险)”可知，本文主要介绍了四款适合外出探险者的轻便旅行设备，最有可能出自旅行杂志。故选C。 B Andrew Konde, a second-year student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu as a child after watching martial arts movies. But what began as a hobby has since become a way of life for Konde, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was captivated by the skills of martial arts legends like Jackie Chan. When he was admitted to Strathmore University in 2022, his passion for kung fu deepened upon joining the martial arts club. Through dedication and hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman, leading his team to victories at national martial arts championships including a second-place finish at the All-Africa University Games in 2023. “Kung fu promotes better health and fitness, improved coordination (协调性) and higher self-esteem (自尊). These are essential qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Konde has also earned silver and bronze medals in local competitions since he began practicing kung fu two years ago. He sees 2023 as the highlight of his kung fu journey, being named one of Kenya’s top competitors in the featherweight category and competing in five championships. Kung fu, which originated in China and is a key part of its traditional culture, has grown in popularity in Kenya, especially among school-age children. They are drawn to it for its ability to keep them fit as well as its lessons in self-defense and self-discipline. Kevin Obonyo, an economics lecturer and kung fu instructor at Strathmore University, said the growing enthusiasm for kung fu across Africa can be attributed to the strengthening of China-Africa relations solidified through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative. “We’ve seen significant progress in sectors such as agriculture, communications, construction, manufacturing (制造业), culture, sports and people-to-people exchanges," Obonvo said. 4. What does the underlined word “captivated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. attracted B. confused C. bored D. surprised 5. What did Andrew Konde’s team get at the All-Africa University Games in 2023? A. The gold medal. B. The silver medal. C. The bronze medal. D. Nothing. 6. How does China-Africa relation affect kung fu’s popularity in Kenya? A. It makes Kung fu less popular in Kenya. B. It is strengthened by Kung fu’s popularity in Kenya. C. It has no connection with kung fu’s popularity in Kenya. D. It contributes to the growing number of Kung fu practisers in Kenya. 7. Which of the following would be the best title for the article? A. Andrew Konde’s University Life B. The Popularity of Kung Fu in Kenya C. Andrew Konde and the Growth of Kung Fu in Kenya D. China-Africa Relations and Cultural Exchanges 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚Strathmore大学二年级学生Andrew Konde受武术电影启发学习功夫，并带领学校武术队在全国武术锦标赛中取得胜利，以及功夫在肯尼亚越来越受欢迎的情况。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“by the skills of martial arts legends like Jackie Chan(被成龙等武术传奇人物的技巧)”以及“When he was admitted to Strathmore University in 2022, his passion for kung fu deepened upon joining the martial arts club.(当他于2022年被斯特拉斯莫尔大学录取时，他对功夫的热情在加入武术俱乐部后加深了)”可知，Konde小时候被武术传奇人物的技能所“吸引”，所以加入了武术俱乐部，故划线词意思是“被吸引的”。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Through dedication and hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman, leading his team to victories at national martial arts championships including a second-place finish at the All-Africa University Games in 2023.(通过奉献和努力，他升任俱乐部主席，带领他的队伍在全国武术锦标赛上取得胜利，包括在2023年的全非洲大学运动会上获得第二名)”可知，Andrew Konde的队伍在2023年的全非洲大学运动会上获得了银牌。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Kevin Obonyo, an economics lecturer and kung fu instructor at Strathmore University, said the growing enthusiasm for kung fu across Africa can be attributed to the strengthening of China-Africa relations solidified through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.(斯特拉斯莫尔大学的经济学讲师兼功夫教练凯文·奥博尼奥表示，非洲各地对功夫的热情日益高涨，可以归因于中非合作论坛和“一带一路”倡议等举措加强了中非关系)”可知，中非关系加强导致了肯尼亚有越来越多的功夫练习者。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Andrew Konde, a second-year student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu as a child after watching martial arts movies. But what began as a hobby has since become a way of life for Konde, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club.(安德鲁·孔德是肯尼亚斯特拉斯莫尔大学的一名二年级学生，他从小看武打电影后受到启发，开始学习功夫。但从那以后，作为一种爱好的武术已经成为孔德的一种生活方式，他现在是该校泰坦武术俱乐部的主席)”以及文章主要讲述了肯尼亚Strathmore大学二年级学生Andrew Konde受武术电影启发学习功夫，并带领学校武术队在全国武术锦标赛中取得胜利，以及功夫在肯尼亚越来越受欢迎的情况。C选项“安德鲁·孔德和功夫在肯尼亚的发展”最符合文章标题。故选C。 C Are you afraid of answering the phone? A trending topic that has emerged on Sina Weibo recently is why young people dislike answering phone calls, leading to heated discussions. “Once the phone rings, I become anxious. I put it aside and wait for the other person to hang up,” an internet user from Shandong shared her reaction to the phone ringing, one of the most popular ways young people deal with phone calls. However, it was different in the past when everyone waited in line in front of telephone booths to make calls. As technology has developed, phones have gained more functions, changing how we communicate. A 2023 report from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows that people in China talked on their mobile phones for a total of 2.24 trillion (万亿) minutes. This is 22.8 percent less than a decade ago, reflecting a shift from talking to texting. “Compared with text communication, talking on the phone doesn’t give people enough time to think and breathe,” Liu Shuangqing, a cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at China University of Political Science and Law, told Beijing Youth Daily. ‘This immediate forced participation can make people feel stressed. The initiative (主动权) to participate is also taken away by the caller, making the person answering the phone feel passive.” “I can’t see the facial expressions and body language, only tones and words, which make me overthink the caller’s real meaning,” an internet user from Guangdong pointed out another reason why she is afraid of answering phone calls. Unlike texting, where people can show their feelings through memes (表情包), phone calls miss out on a lot of key information. Albert Mehrabian, a psychologist and communication researcher, found that 55 percent of meaning is communicated through body language, 38 percent through tone of voice and 7 percent through spoken words, revealing how crucial body language is in communication. Moreover, answering the phone is like opening a blind box. It can ring at any time and can bring good news or bad news, which creates a sense of uncertainty. 8. How does the internet user from Shandong feel when the phone rings? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Annoyed. D. Calm. 9. What does the statistic from the 2023 report mentioned in paragraph 5 indicate? A. The growing popularity of mobile phones. B. Advances in the features of mobile phones. C. A change in people’s communication habits. D. People’s dependence on phones for communication. 10. According to Liu Shuangqing, why can talking on the phone be stressful? A. It leaves little room for people to think and breathe. B. It makes it easy to miss out key information. C. It leads to confusion and misunderstandings. D. It distracts people from their work. 11. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Phone calls are preferred for serious conversations. B. People favor more controlled forms of communication. C. Texting is considered more polite than making phone calls. D. Young people dislike face-to-face communication. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了年轻人不喜欢接电话的社会现象，解释了背后的原因。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““Once the phone rings, I become anxious. I put it aside and wait for the other person to hang up,” an internet user from Shandong shared her reaction to the phone ringing, one of the most popular ways young people deal with phone calls.(“电话一响，我就焦虑起来。我把它放在一边，等着对方挂断，”一位来自山东的网友分享了她对电话铃声的反应，这是年轻人处理电话的最常见方式之一)”可知，当电话响起时，来自山东的网友感到紧张。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“As technology has developed, phones have gained more functions, changing how we communicate. A 2023 report from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows that people in China talked on their mobile phones for a total of 2.24 trillion (万亿) minutes. This is 22.8 percent less than a decade ago, reflecting a shift from talking to texting.(随着科技的发展，手机有了更多的功能，改变了我们的交流方式。中国工业和信息化部2023年的一份报告显示，中国人用手机通话的总时间为2.24万亿分钟。这一比例比十年前下降了22.8%，反映出人们从打电话到发短信的转变)”可知，第5段提到的2023年报告的数据表明了人们交流习惯的改变。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段““Compared with text communication, talking on the phone doesn’t give people enough time to think and breathe,” Liu Shuangqing, a cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at China University of Political Science and Law, told Beijing Youth Daily. ‘This immediate forced participation can make people feel stressed. The initiative (主动权) to participate is also taken away by the caller, making the person answering the phone feel passive.”(中国政法大学认知心理学家刘双清在接受《北京青年报》采访时表示：“与发短信相比，打电话没有给人们足够的时间去思考和呼吸。这种直接的强迫参与会让人感到压力。参与的主动权也被打电话的人拿走了，让接电话的人感到被动。”)”可知，刘双清认为，打电话会有压力是因为它留给人们思考和呼吸的空间很小。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段““Compared with text communication, talking on the phone doesn’t give people enough time to think and breathe,” Liu Shuangqing, a cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at China University of Political Science and Law, told Beijing Youth Daily. ‘This immediate forced participation can make people feel stressed. The initiative (主动权) to participate is also taken away by the caller, making the person answering the phone feel passive.”(中国政法大学认知心理学家刘双清在接受《北京青年报》采访时表示：“与发短信相比，打电话没有给人们足够的时间去思考和呼吸。这种直接的强迫参与会让人感到压力。参与的主动权也被打电话的人拿走了，让接电话的人感到被动。”)”以及最后一段“Moreover, answering the phone is like opening a blind box. It can ring at any time and can bring good news or bad news, which creates a sense of uncertainty.(此外，接电话就像打开了一个盲箱。它可以在任何时候响起，带来好消息或坏消息，从而产生一种不确定感)”可知，电话让人们失去了控制权，留给人们思考和呼吸的空间很小，说明人们喜欢更有控制的交流方式。故选B。 D The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is projected to reach a value of $407 billion (about 2.89 trillion yuan) by 2027. However, its rapid development raises ethical concerns, particularly regarding the treatment of data labels. Without these workers, products like ChatGPT wouldn’t exist. Data labelers play a key role in helping AI systems “learn”. As the name suggests, data labeling involves assigning labels: to raw data—such as images, videos or text—so that AI systems can recognize patterns and make predictions. For example, autonomous vehicles depend on labeled videos to differentiate between pedestrians (行人) and road signs, while large language models like ChatGPT require labeled text to interpret human language. Despite their essential role, labelers are often exploited. AI models can cost . tens of millions of dollars to develop, so tech giants like Google and Microsoft outsource (外包) much of the data labeling work to factories in developing countries where workers are paid unfairly low wages. For instance, data labels in. Venezuela typically earn between $0.90 to $2 per hour whereas their counterparts in the US earn $10 to $25 per hour. Some companies even employ children for this task. The working conditions are also poor. Many data labels are crowded into dusty, unsafe rooms that pose health. risks. Moreover, they often lack basic social protections such. as healthcare. Data labeling can also be mentally exhausting due to repetitive tasks, tight deadlines and strict quality controls. Workers are sometimes required to read and label hate speech or other abusive content which can harm their mental health. Additionally, labelers often have no access to performance data and are unable to defend themselves in the event of wage cuts or job losses. These issues have become so serious that in May nearly 100 data labels and AI workers in Kenya published. an open letter to US President Joe Biden, declaring that “our working conditions amount to modern-day slavery”. The urgent need for more ethical AI supply chains is clear. Companies must implement fair wage policies that reflect the value of labelers’ contributions. Governments should introduce regulations promoting fairness and transparency (透明) in performance evaluations and data processing. As AI users, we can all advocate for ethical practices by supporting companies that are transparent about their supply chains and treat their workers fairly. 12. What do data labelers do in the AI industry? A. They design AI systems for tech companies. B. They program AI models for language tasks. C. They create datasets to train AI models. D. They track AI performance and outputs. 13. Why does the author mention Venezuela? A. To criticize outsourcing practices in AI. B. To illustrate the wage gap in data labeling. C. To show differences in data labeling costs. D. To compare AI development across countries. 14. What is one challenge data labelers face? A. Limited access to proper training. B. Confusing deadlines and difficult tasks. C. Little protection from job losses. D. Unpredictable working hours and schedules. 15. What is a suggested way to improve data labelers’ working conditions? A. Enforcing fair labor laws worldwide. B. Offering training on ethical AI practices. C. Reducing reliance on outsourcing. D. Supporting companies with fair practices. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文探讨了人工智能（AI）行业中数据标注者的工作重要性、面临的挑战以及他们恶劣的工作条件，并呼吁建立更道德的AI供应链，改善数据标注者的工作环境和待遇。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的内容“Data labelers play a key role in helping AI systems ‘learn’. As the name suggests, data labeling involves assigning labels to raw data—such as images, videos, or text—so that AI systems can recognize patterns and make predictions.(数据标注者在帮助AI系统“学习”方面发挥着关键作用。顾名思义，数据标注涉及为原始数据（如图像、视频或文本）分配标签，以便AI系统可以识别模式并做出预测。)”可知，数据标注涉及为原始数据分配标签，以便AI系统可以识别模式并做出预测由此表明数据标注者在AI行业创建数据集以训练AI模型。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“For instance, data labels in Venezuela typically earn between $0.90 to $2 per hour whereas their counterparts in the US earn $10 to $25 per hour.( 例如，委内瑞拉的数据标注者每小时的典型收入在0.90美元至2美元之间，而他们在美国的同行每小时的收入为10至25美元。)”可知，作者提到委内瑞拉是为了说明数据标注方面的工资差距。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段最后一句“Additionally, labelers often have no access to performance data and are unable to defend themselves in the event of wage cuts or job losses.( 此外，标注者通常无法获取绩效数据，在减薪或失业的情况下无法为自己辩护。)”可知，数据标注者面临的挑战之一是失业时几乎没有保护。故选C项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句“As AI users, we can all advocate for ethical practices by supporting companies that are transparent about their supply chains and treat their workers fairly.( 作为AI用户，我们都可以通过支持那些供应链透明、公平对待工人的公司来倡导道德行为。)”可知，改善数据标注者工作条件的一个建议是支持有公平做法的公司。故选D项。 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。 You’ve likely heard that extroverts (性格外向者) gain energy from being around others, while introverts recharge by being alone. ___16___? The truth is, we all exist on a spectrum (范围) between introversion and extroversion — no one is completely one or the other. Extroversion, one of the “Big Five” personality traits, has a genetic basis, but people can show both extroverted and introverted behaviors depending on the situation. Studies show that even extroverts can feel exhausted after socializing. ___17___; It’s just that the upper limit will vary from person to person. ___18___. Long, difficult, or intense conversations tend to be more tiring. If you’re trying hard to make a good impression or meeting lots of new people, you’re more likely to feel worn out afterward. ___19___. So, you can try reducing the exhaustion from socializing by seeking interactions that make you feel comfortable, avoiding too many new people at once, or taking breaks during long conversations. Additionally, if you spend a lot of time hiding your true feelings during social events, you might be more likely to experience emotional exhaustion or burnout. For example, “service with a smile” jobs could make servers more tired. Similarly, caregivers who can’t express their grief or fear may feel emotionally spent outside of work. ___20___. This can help lessen inner struggles and conflicts. A. Conflict and complaints also take more energy B. Everyone will feel tired after a lot of socializing C. But does that mean extroverts never get tired of socializing D. However, introverts may never reach this point of exhaustion E. Is this why extroverts are always more successful in social situations F. To manage this, it’s vital to make time to share your emotions and accept them as real G Research has found that certain social interactions are more exhausting than others 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. G 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文一篇说明文。文章介绍了每个人都存在于内向和外向之间，都会因社交而疲惫，某些社交互动比其他社交互动更让人筋疲力尽。 【16题详解】 前文“You’ve likely heard that extroverts (性格外向者) gain energy from being around others, while introverts recharge by being alone. (你可能听说过，外向的人从周围的人那里获得能量，而内向的人通过独处来充电)”提到外向的人和内向的人获取能量的方式不同；后文“The truth is, we all exist on a spectrum (范围) between introversion and extroversion — no one is completely one or the other. (事实是，我们都存在于内向和外向之间——没有人是完全的两者之一)”提到内向和外向是一个相对的概念；因此C项“But does that mean extroverts never get tired of socializing (但这是否意味着外向的人永远不会厌倦社交呢)”符合语境，以问题的形式引出外向的人可能也会厌倦社交，和前文构成转折，引出后文。故选C。 【17题详解】 前文“Studies show that even extroverts can feel exhausted after socializing. (研究表明，即使是外向的人在社交后也会感到疲惫)”提到外向的人也会因社交而疲惫；后文“It’s just that the upper limit will vary from person to person. (只是上限因人而异)”总结每个人疲惫的程度不同；因此B项“Everyone will feel tired after a lot of socializing (参加了大量的社交活动后，每个人都会感到疲惫)”符合语境，提到每个人都会因社交而疲惫，起到过渡的作用。故选B。 【18题详解】 后文“Long, difficult, or intense conversations tend to be more tiring. (长时间的、困难的或激烈的谈话往往会让人更累)”提到哪种社交更累人；因此G项“Research has found that certain social interactions are more exhausting than others (研究发现，某些社交互动比其他社交互动更让人筋疲力尽)”符合语境，提到社交互动的累人程度有差异，引出后文。故选G。 19题详解】 前文“If you’re trying hard to make a good impression or meeting lots of new people, you’re more likely to feel worn out afterward. (如果你努力想给别人留下好印象或结识很多新朋友，之后你更有可能感到疲惫)”具体指出哪种社交更累人；A项“Conflict and complaints also take more energy (冲突和抱怨也会消耗更多的精力)”和前文构成并列关系，继续指出哪种社交更累人，与下文“So, you can try reducing the exhaustion from socializing by seeking interactions that make you feel comfortable, avoiding too many new people at once, or taking breaks during long conversations.(所以，你可以试着通过寻找让你感觉舒服的互动，避免一次见太多的新朋友，或者在长时间的交谈中休息一下，来减少社交带来的疲惫。)”构成因果关系，符合语境。故选A。 【20题详解】 上文“For example, “service with a smile” jobs could make servers more tired. Similarly, caregivers who can’t express their grief or fear may feel emotionally spent outside of work.(例如，‘微笑服务’的工作可能会使服务人员更加疲惫。同样，无法表达悲伤或恐惧的护理人员可能会在工作之外感到情绪低落。)”指出一些职业角色会隐藏内心情感的表达，从而导致工作外更加疲惫和情绪低落；后文“This can help lessen inner struggles and conflicts (这有助于减少内心的挣扎和冲突)”提到某种做法的效果；因此F项“To manage this, it’s vital to make time to share your emotions and accept them as real (为了解决这个问题，花时间分享你的情绪并接受它们是真实的是至关重要的)”给出解决这个问题的方法，引出后文，符合语境。故选F。 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Dress shopping for my thirty-year high school reunion had become very frustrating because I’d gained weight over the years. How could I attend the reunion looking like this? I felt embarrassed and ashamed. I finally ___21___ on a simple black dress, one size bigger, so it would be _____22_____ and cover my body. That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home. The dress looked ___23___! Just then, my husband and son walked in. “Mom, what are you wearing?” My son giggled. “That dress is too big!” My husband ____24____. I looked at my ____25____ once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack. I don’t know what came over me, but I started to laugh ____26____ happy tears fell. It must have been ____27____ because we all stood there roaring with ____28____. I ____29____ the dress the next day and I bought a red, _____30_____ dress! This time when I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn’t believe it — I loved what I saw. “Wow, you’re beautiful!” my husband said, when I _____31_____ around to show him. On the day of the reunion I was _____32_____. I timidly walked into the venue. Just then, one of my friends ran over to hug me. “You look amazing with that cute dress!” she said, excited. That evening I talked, laughed and danced the night away. That was a turning point for me. Since then, I have learned to embrace my body _____33_____ hiding it. I realized later that those dresses I _____34_____ didn’t look bad on my body; it was my lack of ____35____ that made them look bad. My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of security. 21. A. settled B. worked C. insisted D. took 22. A. straight B. shabby C. loose D. delicate 23. A. amazing B. strange C. elegant D. horrible 24. A. agreed B. argued C. answered D. expected 25. A. mirror B. reflection C. shadow D. size 26. A. when B. unless C. until D. though 27. A. worthwhile B. ambitious C. infectious D. familiar 28. A. anger B. approval C. surprise D. laughter 29. A. returned B. withdrew C. ordered D. delivered 30. A. bright-looking B. long-lasting C. fast-updating D. well-fitting 31. A. wandered B. spun C. looked D. sat 32. A. pleased B. nervous C. upset D. frustrated 33. A. instead of B. apart from C. regardless of D. other than 34. A. tried on B. came across C. give away D. turned down 35. A. discipline B. determination C. attention D. confidence 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者为高中同学聚会买衣服的经历让作者意识到缺乏自信会让衣服看起来很糟糕。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后我选了一条简单的黑色连衣裙，大一号，这样就宽松了，可以遮住我的身体。A. settled最终决定；B. worked工作；C. insisted坚持；D. took带走。根据语境和上文的“How could I attend the reunion looking like this?I felt embarrassed and ashamed.”可知，作者在选购衣服时很纠结，结合finally可知，此处应为“最终决定”选购一条简单的黑色连衣裙，符合语境，settle on固定到，意为“选定”。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最后我选了一条简单的黑色连衣裙，大一号，这样就宽松了，可以遮住我的身体。A. straight直的；B. shabby破的；C. loose宽松的；D. delicate精致的。根据上文的“one size bigger”和下文的“and cover my body.”可知，作者选购的连衣裙应是大尺码的，由此可知，此处应为“宽松的”符合语境。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这条裙子太难看了！A. amazing令人惊叹的；B. strange奇怪的；C. elegant优雅的；D. horrible极坏的，糟糕的。根据下文的“I looked at my ____5____ once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack.”可知，作者再看的时候觉得自己穿了个麻袋，由此可推断，此处指的是这条裙子是“糟糕的”符合语境。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“那件衣服太大了！”我丈夫同意了。A. agreed同意；B. argued争辩；C. answered回答；D. expected期望。根据上文的“Just then, my husband and son walked in. “Mom, what are you wearing?” My son giggled. “That dress is too big!””可知，作者的儿子看到穿的衣服在疑惑作者穿的什么，还在咯咯笑，作者丈夫也认为裙子太大了，由此可知，此处为丈夫“同意”儿子的看法。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我又看了看自己的映像；我看起来像穿了个麻袋。A. mirror镜子；B. reflection映像；C. shadow阴影；D. size尺寸。根据上文的“That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home.”以及下文的“I looked like I was wearing a sack.”以及最后一段中“My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of security.”可知，作者在镜子前试穿衣服，看起来像是传了个麻袋，由此可知，此处指的是作者再次看镜子里的“映像”符合语境。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：我不知道自己是怎么了，但我开始笑了起来，直到幸福的眼泪掉了下来。A. when当……时；B. unless除非；C. until直到；D. though尽管。根据上文的“I don’t know what came over me, but I started to laugh”以及下文的“happy tears fell.”可知，作者不知怎么回事开始大笑，“一直”笑到留出眼泪，符合语境。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它一定是有传染性的，因为我们都站在那里大笑。A. worthwhile值得的；B. ambitious有雄心的；C. infectious有感染力的；传染的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据语境和下文的“because we all stood there roaring with ____8____ .”可知，作者一家人都站在那里看着妈妈穿的衣服，作者在笑，大家都在放声大笑，由此可推断，此处指的是“有传染力的”符合语境。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词性辨析。句意：它一定是有传染性的，因为我们都站在那里大笑。A. anger怒气；B. approval批准；C. surprise惊讶；D. laughter大笑。根据语境和上文的“I started to laugh ____6____ happy tears fell.”以及空前的roaring（哄笑）可知，作者在笑，大家放声大笑，所以此处指的是“大笑”符合语境。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天我把裙子退了，买了一件很合身的红色裙子！A. returned退回，归还；B. withdrew撤回；C. ordered命令；D. delivered递送。根据上文的“I looked at my ____5____ once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack.”可知，作者一家人都认为这件裙子不好看，所以作者应是“退回”这件裙子，符合语境。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第二天我把裙子退了，买了一件很合身的红色裙子！A. bright-looking看起来鲜艳的；B. long-lasting持久的；C. fast-updating快速更新的；D. well-fitting合身的。根据语境以及下文的“This time when I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn’t believe it — I loved what I saw.”可知，作者退掉了看起来像麻袋一样的裙子，而这次买的衣服作者很喜欢，由此可知，此处应指的是“合身的”符合语境。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“哇，你真漂亮！”当我转身给丈夫看时，他说。A. wandered漫游，徘徊；B. spun转身，旋转；C. looked看；D. sat坐。根据上文的“This time when I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn’t believe it — I loved what I saw. “Wow, you’re beautiful!” my husband said”可知，作者站在镜子前试欣赏着自己的衣服，所以作者的丈夫应该在作者“转身”后对作者进行赞美。故选B项。 32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同学聚会那天，我很紧张。A. pleased高兴的；B. nervous紧张的；C. upset不安的；D. frustrated沮丧的。根据下文的“I timidly walked into the venue.”可知，作者胆怯地走进会场，由此可知，作者聚会那天是“紧张的”符合语境。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：从那以后，我学会了拥抱我的身体，而不是隐藏它。A. instead of而不是；B. apart from除此之外；C. regardless of不管，不顾；D. other than除了。根据上文的“That was a turning point for me.”可知，那次聚会成了转折点，由此可知，此处应指的是作者从那以后开始拥抱自己的身体，“而不是”隐藏它，符合逻辑。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：后来我意识到，我试穿的那些裙子穿在我身上并不难看；是我的不自信让他们看起来很糟糕。A. tried on试穿；B. came across偶遇；C. give away捐赠；D. turned down拒绝。根据语境和上文的“That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home.”可知，此处指的是作者所“试穿”的衣服其实都不难看。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来我意识到，我试穿的那些裙子穿在我身上并不难看；是我的不自信让他们看起来很糟糕。A. discipline纪律；B. determination决心；C. attention注意力；D. confidence自信，信心。根据下文的“My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of security.”可知，作者认为在镜子里的映像反映出缺乏安全感，由此可推断，此处指的是作者意识到是自己缺乏“自信”让这些衣服看起来很糟糕。故选D项。 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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Chinese novelist Chiung Yao passed away. Chiung Yao, or Qiong Yao, whose real name is Chen Zhe, was born in 1938 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. She moved to Taiwan Province with her parents in 1949 and lived there until her death. ____36____ (know) as one of the most famous romance novelists, Qiong Yao wrote in her lifetime more than sixty romance novels over 50 of ____37____ were adapted into hit films and TV shows, My Fair Princess and Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain ____38____ (include). Her pen name, Qiong Yao, became a cultural icon of her time. In 1962, Qiong Yao’s first novel Outside the Window was published, followed by The Deep Garden and Courtyard (1969) ____39____ the short story collection Six Dreams (1964), which made her rise ____40____ fame. By 1985, many of her works ____41____ (turn) into movies and TV series. Shows like Plum Blossom Branding (adapted from Plum Blossom Branding, 1993) and Romance in the Rain (adapted from Fire and Rain, 1963) made Qiong Yao ____42____ household name. From the 1990s to the 2000s, ____43____ (she) novels and TV series were often buzzwords (时髦术语). Qiong Yao has influenced several generations of Chinese people. Chen Wei, a retired manager from Beijing, recalls that novels like My Fair Princess and Fire and Rain were ____44____ (huge) popular when she was young. “I remember borrowing Fire and Rain and keeping it for a long time,” she says. “Her books and movies hold so many people’s _____45_____ (memory).” 【答案】36. Known 37. which 38. included 39. and 40. to 41. had been turned 42. a 43. her 44. hugely 45. memories 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了中国小说家琼瑶的个人经历以及成就。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为最著名的言情小说家之一，琼瑶一生创作了60多部言情小说，其中50多部被改编成热门电影和电视剧，包括《还珠格格》和《一帘幽梦》。短语be known as，表示“被称为”，去掉be动词，使用过去分词作状语，句首单词首字母大写。故填Known。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：作为最著名的言情小说家之一，琼瑶一生创作了60多部言情小说，其中50多部被改编成热门电影和电视剧，包括《还珠格格》和《一帘幽梦》。此处为“介词+关系代词”结构，引导定语从句，修饰先行词novels，作介词的宾语，指物，故填which。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为最著名的言情小说家之一，琼瑶一生创作了60多部言情小说，其中50多部被改编成热门电影和电视剧，包括《还珠格格》和《一帘幽梦》。此处include与My Fair Princess and Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain构成被动关系，故用过去分词。故填included。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：1962年，琼瑶的第一部长篇小说《窗外》出版，随后的《庭院深深》（1969）和短篇小说集《六个梦》（1964）使她声名鹊起。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：1962年，琼瑶的第一部长篇小说《窗外》出版，随后的《庭院深深》（1969）和短篇小说集《六个梦》（1964）使她声名鹊起。rise to fame意为“成名”。故填to。 【41题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：到1985年，她的许多作品被改编成电影和电视剧。主语和谓语构成被动关系，根据上文By 1985可知为过去完成时的被动语态，故填had been turned。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：《梅花烙印》（改编自1993年的《梅花烙》）和《情深深雨濛濛》（改编自1963年的《火与雨》）使琼瑶家喻户晓。name为泛指，且household是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，前边应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：从20世纪90年代到21世纪初，她的小说和电视剧经常成为时髦术语。修饰名词novels and TV series应用形容词性物主代词her。故填her。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：来自北京的退休经理陈薇回忆说，在她年轻的时候，《还珠格格》和《火与雨》等小说非常受欢迎。修饰形容词popular应用副词hugely作状语。故填hugely。 【45题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：“她的书和电影留住了很多人的回忆。”根据上文many可知，应用名词的复数形式。故填memories。 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是校英语话剧社社长李华，原定于下周举行的英语话剧表演赛因故推迟，请给担任评委的外教Katherine写封邮件，内容包括： 1表示歉意； 2.推迟原因； 3.后续调整。 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。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Katherine, How are things going with you these days? I’m sorry to tell you that the English drama competition scheduled to be held next week has been postponed for some reason. Today the school announces that there are some security problems in the auditorium, where the competition is supposed to be held, so the place will be locked for repair. The greatest influence on us is that the competition this year has been postponed to next month. And we will rearrange the competition and inform you in time. I hope it would be convenient for you to be our judge then. Looking forward to your early reply Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教Katherine写封邮件，告诉她英语话剧表演赛因故推迟，向她表示歉意，解释推迟原因，并告知后续调整事项。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 竞赛：competition→contest 推迟：postpone→put off 安全：security→safety 影响：influence→effect 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：I’m sorry to tell you that the English drama competition scheduled to be held next week has been postponed for some reason. 拓展句：I’m sorry to tell you that the English drama competition which was scheduled to be held next week has been postponed for some reason. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m sorry to tell you that the English drama competition scheduled to be held next week has been postponed for some reason.(使用了不定式作状语、that引导宾语从句、过去分词作后置定语) 【高分句型2】Today the school announces that there are some security problems in the auditorium, where the competition is supposed to be held, so the place will be locked for repair. (使用了that引导宾语从句、there be句型、where引导非限制性定语从句、be supposed to do…结构、so连接并列句) 第二节 （满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The Angel Who Rang the Doorbell As the Christmas holidays drew near, we anticipated the arrival of numerous gifts. When the doorbell rang, I expected a package containing online orders, but instead found a beautiful calico kitten at my doorstep, gazing up with intelligent eyes. How had she rung the bell? We had just moved into an old country house in Germany, filled with mysterious tunnels and rooms, and I suspected our new neighbors might be playing a trick. Anyway, the little kitten quickly became part of our family. My husband dubbed (起绰号) her our little angel, and Angelica she became. She was a calm presence, fitting into our home as if she’d always been there. She was more like a puppy than a kitten, always by my side, and we enjoyed exploring the house’s secrets together. One day, when my husband was at work, I decided to explore an underground stone vault, an old root cellar (地窖) I’d been eager to see, and I took Angelica as my companion as usual. Armed with a flashlight and my cellphone in my pocket, I descended a rickety ladder (摇晃的楼梯) into the darkness. I don’t remember what happened but I woke up with a splitting headache and pieces of the rotting, broken ladder lying around me on the stone cellar floor. My flashlight was shattered, as were my eyeglasses. My arm was throbbing. The only light I could see was a square of daylight that outlined the hatch (地窖门口) above. Squinting, I could also make out a fuzzy, round object that began squeaking at me. It turned out to be Angelica, who was looking down at me from above. Thank goodness, she hadn’t fallen into the cellar. I was in a dilemma. There was no way I could pull myself out of this deep cellar, especially with a possibly broken arm. With the ladder in pieces, I could never get high enough to make it through the hatch. I suddenly remembered that I had brought my cell phone with me. Luckily, the phone was alright in my pocket. However, it wasn’t getting any signal down in this cellar. How could I get out of the cellar? Angelica was my last hope. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Soon, I heard her squawk (高声尖叫) and heavy footsteps approaching. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Angelica was my last hope. I whispered to her, “Angelica, you have to go find help. Run as fast as you can to the house and bark or make some noise to alert someone.” She seemed to understand, her eyes wide and focused. With a final, concerned look, she turned and dashed off into the darkness, disappearing from sight. I sat there, praying she would make it and that someone would hear her. Minutes felt like hours as I waited in the cold, damp cellar. Soon, I heard her squawk and heavy footsteps approaching. My heart raced with hope. The footsteps grew louder, and soon I saw a beam of light cut through the darkness as the hatch was pried open. My neighbor’s face appeared, followed by strong hands that lifted me out of the cellar. He had been working in the garden when Angelica’s appearance drew his attention. She had led him straight to me, as if to say, “I did it!” I hugged Angelica tightly, tears of gratitude streaming down my face. She had truly been my angel, ringing the doorbell of hope in my time of need. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了圣诞节作者收到了一只猫作为礼物，取名安吉莉卡。某天作者决定去查看一个古老的地窖，带着猫一起。结果作者摔下了地窖，被困在了里面，只能让猫去求助。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“安吉莉卡是我最后的希望”可知，第一段可描写作者让猫去求助，作者在地窖里等待救援。 ②由第二段首句内容“很快，我听到了她的尖叫声和沉重的脚步声”可知，第二段可描写猫找来了作者的邻居，作者最终得救。 2.续写线索：猫是希望——让猫去求助——等待——找来邻居——作者得救 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①消失：disappear/vanish ②吸引：draw/attract ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①担心的：concerned/worried ②感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1] Minutes felt like hours as I waited in the cold, damp cellar. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型2] I sat there, praying she would make it and that someone would hear her. (运用了现在分词praying作状语以及that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟测试(五) 英语 本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己所在的市(县、区)、学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在每张答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答.案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 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 Your gear doesn’t need to weigh you down — from folding poles to a featherweight tent, these items pack small or light for on-the-go adventures. THREE PEAKS NOMAD 42L BACKPACK British specialist Three Peaks creates backpacks by using wasted plastic bottles. Opt for the Nomad, which is as spacious and structured as a carry-on suitcase but weighs under 2kg. The material is waterproof and easy to wipe clean, while features include a collapsible internal divider and compression straps. £135. threepeaksgbr.com BIG AGNES TIGER WALL UL2 SOLUTION TENT At 1.13kg, this is one of the lightest two-man tents around. It fits two adults sleeping shoulder to shoulder, but the spacious headroom, double side doors and clever storage (a built-in pocket) make it feel roomier. Set up in a few minutes, then wrap it up in the morning — it’s small enough to fit in a backpack. £480. trekitt.co.uk GP DISCOVERY MULTI PURPOSE HEAD TORCHCH43 For camping and other non-technical outdoor activities, this lightweight head torch offers good value for money. More importantly, it has a decent beam distance, flash strength and battery life, and five modes including night vision. Plus, it is readily available at outdoor gear stores. £12.99. orclickuk.gpbatteries.com BLACK DIAMOND DISTANCE CARBON FZLTREKKING/ RUNNING POLES Black Diamond’s Distance Carbon series are some of the most lightweight and compact poles on the market — a good investment for international travel. The FZL poles allow for some length adjustment. £ 180. blackdiamondequipment.com 1. Which of the equipment above adopts recycled materials? A. The backpack. B. The tent. C. The head torch. D. The poles. 2. What do the equipment have in common? A. They are targeted at climbers. B. They can only be booked online. C. They are expected to be portable. D. They are regarded as multifunctional devices. 3. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A sports report. B. An academic paper. C. A travel magazine. D. A commercial survey. B Andrew Konde, a second-year student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu as a child after watching martial arts movies. But what began as a hobby has since become a way of life for Konde, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was captivated by the skills of martial arts legends like Jackie Chan. When he was admitted to Strathmore University in 2022, his passion for kung fu deepened upon joining the martial arts club. Through dedication and hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman, leading his team to victories at national martial arts championships including a second-place finish at the All-Africa University Games in 2023. “Kung fu promotes better health and fitness improved coordination (协调性) and higher self-esteem (自尊). These are essential qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Konde has also earned silver and bronze medals in local competitions since he began practicing kung fu two years ago. He sees 2023 as the highlight of his kung fu journey, being named one of Kenya’s top competitors in the featherweight category and competing in five championships. Kung fu, which originated in China and is a key part of its traditional culture, has grown in popularity in Kenya, especially among school-age children. They are drawn to it for its ability to keep them fit as well as its lessons in self-defense and self-discipline. Kevin Obonyo, an economics lecturer and kung fu instructor at Strathmore University, said the growing enthusiasm for kung fu across Africa can be attributed to the strengthening of China-Africa relations solidified through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative. “We’ve seen significant progress in sectors such as agriculture, communications, construction, manufacturing (制造业), culture, sports and people-to-people exchanges," Obonvo said. 4. What does the underlined word “captivated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. attracted B. confused C. bored D. surprised 5. What did Andrew Konde’s team get at the All-Africa University Games in 2023? A. The gold medal. B. The silver medal. C. The bronze medal. D. Nothing. 6. How does China-Africa relation affect kung fu’s popularity in Kenya? A. It makes Kung fu less popular in Kenya. B. It is strengthened by Kung fu’s popularity in Kenya. C. It has no connection with kung fu’s popularity in Kenya. D. It contributes to the growing number of Kung fu practisers in Kenya. 7. Which of the following would be the best title for the article? A. Andrew Konde’s University Life B. The Popularity of Kung Fu in Kenya C. Andrew Konde and the Growth of Kung Fu in Kenya D. China-Africa Relations and Cultural Exchanges C Are you afraid of answering the phone? A trending topic that has emerged on Sina Weibo recently is why young people dislike answering phone calls, leading to heated discussions. “Once the phone rings, I become anxious. I put it aside and wait for the other person to hang up,” an internet user from Shandong shared her reaction to the phone ringing, one of the most popular ways young people deal with phone calls. However, it was different in the past when everyone waited in line in front of telephone booths to make calls. As technology has developed, phones have gained more functions, changing how we communicate. A 2023 report from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows that people in China talked on their mobile phones for a total of 2.24 trillion (万亿) minutes. This is 22.8 percent less than a decade ago, reflecting a shift from talking to texting. “Compared with text communication, talking on the phone doesn’t give people enough time to think and breathe,” Liu Shuangqing, a cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at China University of Political Science and Law, told Beijing Youth Daily. ‘This immediate forced participation can make people feel stressed. The initiative (主动权) to participate is also taken away by the caller, making the person answering the phone feel passive.” “I can’t see the facial expressions and body language, only tones and words, which make me overthink the caller’s real meaning,” an internet user from Guangdong pointed out another reason why she is afraid of answering phone calls. Unlike texting, where people can show their feelings through memes (表情包), phone calls miss out on a lot of key information. Albert Mehrabian, a psychologist and communication researcher, found that 55 percent of meaning is communicated through body language, 38 percent through tone of voice and 7 percent through spoken words, revealing how crucial body language is in communication. Moreover answering the phone is like opening a blind box. It can ring at any time and can bring good news or bad news, which creates a sense of uncertainty. 8. How does the internet user from Shandong feel when the phone rings? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Annoyed. D. Calm. 9. What does the statistic from the 2023 report mentioned in paragraph 5 indicate? A. The growing popularity of mobile phones. B. Advances in the features of mobile phones. C. A change in people’s communication habits. D. People’s dependence on phones for communication. 10. According to Liu Shuangqing, why can talking on the phone be stressful? A. It leaves little room for people to think and breathe. B. It makes it easy to miss out key information. C. It leads to confusion and misunderstandings. D It distracts people from their work. 11. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Phone calls are preferred for serious conversations. B. People favor more controlled forms of communication. C. Texting is considered more polite than making phone calls. D. Young people dislike face-to-face communication. D The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is projected to reach a value of $407 billion (about 2.89 trillion yuan) by 2027. However, its rapid development raises ethical concerns, particularly regarding the treatment of data labels. Without these workers, products like ChatGPT wouldn’t exist. Data labelers play a key role in helping AI systems “learn”. As the name suggests, data labeling involves assigning labels: to raw data—such as images, videos or text—so that AI systems can recognize patterns and make predictions. For example, autonomous vehicles depend on labeled videos to differentiate between pedestrians (行人) and road signs, while large language models like ChatGPT require labeled text to interpret human language. Despite their essential role, labelers are often exploited. AI models can cost . tens of millions of dollars to develop, so tech giants like Google and Microsoft outsource (外包) much of the data labeling work to factories in developing countries where workers are paid unfairly low wages. For instance, data labels in. Venezuela typically earn between $0.90 to $2 per hour whereas their counterparts in the US earn $10 to $25 per hour. Some companies even employ children for this task. The working conditions are also poor. Many data labels are crowded into dusty, unsafe rooms that pose health. risks. Moreover, they often lack basic social protections such. as healthcare. Data labeling can also be mentally exhausting due to repetitive tasks, tight deadlines and strict quality controls. Workers are sometimes required to read and label hate speech or other abusive content which can harm their mental health. Additionally, labelers often have no access to performance data and are unable to defend themselves in the event of wage cuts or job losses. These issues have become so serious that in May nearly 100 data labels and AI workers in Kenya published. an open letter to US President Joe Biden, declaring that “our working conditions amount to modern-day slavery”. The urgent need for more ethical AI supply chains is clear. Companies must implement fair wage policies that reflect the value of labelers’ contributions. Governments should introduce regulations promoting fairness and transparency (透明) in performance evaluations and data processing. As AI users, we can all advocate for ethical practices by supporting companies that are transparent about their supply chains and treat their workers fairly. 12. What do data labelers do in the AI industry? A. They design AI systems for tech companies. B. They program AI models for language tasks. C. They create datasets to train AI models. D. They track AI performance and outputs. 13. Why does the author mention Venezuela? A. To criticize outsourcing practices in AI. B. To illustrate the wage gap in data labeling. C. To show differences in data labeling costs. D. To compare AI development across countries. 14. What is one challenge data labelers face? A. Limited access to proper training. B. Confusing deadlines and difficult tasks. C. Little protection from job losses. D. Unpredictable working hours and schedules. 15. What is a suggested way to improve data labelers’ working conditions? A. Enforcing fair labor laws worldwide. B. Offering training on ethical AI practices. C. Reducing reliance on outsourcing. D. Supporting companies with fair practices. 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。 You’ve likely heard that extroverts (性格外向者) gain energy from being around others, while introverts recharge by being alone. ___16___? The truth is, we all exist on a spectrum (范围) between introversion and extroversion — no one is completely one or the other. Extroversion, one of the “Big Five” personality traits, has a genetic basis, but people can show both extroverted and introverted behaviors depending on the situation. Studies show that even extroverts can feel exhausted after socializing. ___17___; It’s just that the upper limit will vary from person to person. ___18___. Long, difficult, or intense conversations tend to be more tiring. If you’re trying hard to make a good impression or meeting lots of new people, you’re more likely to feel worn out afterward. ___19___. So, you can try reducing the exhaustion from socializing by seeking interactions that make you feel comfortable, avoiding too many new people at once, or taking breaks during long conversations. Additionally, if you spend a lot of time hiding your true feelings during social events, you might be more likely to experience emotional exhaustion or burnout. For example, “service with a smile” jobs could make servers more tired. Similarly, caregivers who can’t express their grief or fear may feel emotionally spent outside of work. ___20___. This can help lessen inner struggles and conflicts. A. Conflict and complaints also take more energy B. Everyone will feel tired after a lot of socializing C. But does that mean extroverts never get tired of socializing D. However, introverts may never reach this point of exhaustion E. Is this why extroverts are always more successful in social situations F. To manage this, it’s vital to make time to share your emotions and accept them as real G. Research has found that certain social interactions are more exhausting than others 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Dress shopping for my thirty-year high school reunion had become very frustrating because I’d gained weight over the years. How could I attend the reunion looking like this? I felt embarrassed and ashamed. I finally ___21___ on a simple black dress, one size bigger, so it would be _____22_____ and cover my body. That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home. The dress looked ___23___! Just then, my husband and son walked in. “Mom, what are you wearing?” My son giggled. “That dress is too big!” My husband ____24____. I looked at my ____25____ once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack. I don’t know what came over me, but I started to laugh ____26____ happy tears fell. It must have been ____27____ because we all stood there roaring with ____28____. I ____29____ the dress the next day and I bought a red, _____30_____ dress! This time when I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn’t believe it — I loved what I saw. “Wow, you’re beautiful!” my husband said, when I _____31_____ around to show him. On the day of the reunion I was _____32_____. I timidly walked into the venue. Just then, one of my friends ran over to hug me. “You look amazing with that cute dress!” she said, excited. That evening I talked, laughed and danced the night away. That was a turning point for me. Since then, I have learned to embrace my body _____33_____ hiding it. I realized later that those dresses I _____34_____ didn’t look bad on my body; it was my lack of ____35____ that made them look bad. My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of security. 21. A. settled B. worked C. insisted D. took 22. A. straight B. shabby C. loose D. delicate 23 A. amazing B. strange C. elegant D. horrible 24. A. agreed B. argued C. answered D. expected 25. A. mirror B. reflection C. shadow D. size 26. A. when B. unless C. until D. though 27. A. worthwhile B. ambitious C. infectious D. familiar 28. A. anger B. approval C. surprise D. laughter 29. A. returned B. withdrew C. ordered D. delivered 30. A. bright-looking B. long-lasting C. fast-updating D. well-fitting 31. A. wandered B. spun C. looked D. sat 32. A. pleased B. nervous C. upset D. frustrated 33. A. instead of B. apart from C. regardless of D. other than 34. A. tried on B. came across C. give away D. turned down 35. A. discipline B. determination C. attention D. confidence 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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Chinese novelist Chiung Yao passed away. Chiung Yao, or Qiong Yao, whose real name is Chen Zhe, was born in 1938 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. She moved to Taiwan Province with her parents in 1949 and lived there until her death. ____36____ (know) as one of the most famous romance novelists, Qiong Yao wrote in her lifetime more than sixty romance novels over 50 of ____37____ were adapted into hit films and TV shows, My Fair Princess and Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain ____38____ (include). Her pen name, Qiong Yao, became a cultural icon of her time. In 1962, Qiong Yao’s first novel Outside the Window was published, followed by The Deep Garden and Courtyard (1969) ____39____ the short story collection Six Dreams (1964), which made her rise ____40____ fame. By 1985, many of her works ____41____ (turn) into movies and TV series. Shows like Plum Blossom Branding (adapted from Plum Blossom Branding, 1993) and Romance in the Rain (adapted from Fire and Rain, 1963) made Qiong Yao ____42____ household name. From the 1990s to the 2000s, ____43____ (she) novels and TV series were often buzzwords (时髦术语). Qiong Yao has influenced several generations of Chinese people. Chen Wei, a retired manager from Beijing, recalls that novels like My Fair Princess and Fire and Rain were ____44____ (huge) popular when she was young. “I remember borrowing Fire and Rain and keeping it for a long time,” she says. “Her books and movies hold so many people’s _____45_____ (memory).” 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是校英语话剧社社长李华，原定于下周举行的英语话剧表演赛因故推迟，请给担任评委的外教Katherine写封邮件，内容包括： 1.表示歉意； 2.推迟原因； 3.后续调整。 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。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The Angel Who Rang the Doorbell As the Christmas holidays drew near, we anticipated the arrival of numerous gifts. When the doorbell rang, I expected a package containing online orders, but instead found a beautiful calico kitten at my doorstep, gazing up with intelligent eyes. How had she rung the bell? We had just moved into an old country house in Germany, filled with mysterious tunnels and rooms, and I suspected our new neighbors might be playing a trick. Anyway, the little kitten quickly became part of our family. My husband dubbed (起绰号) her our little angel, and Angelica she became. She was a calm presence, fitting into our home as if she’d always been there. She was more like a puppy than a kitten, always by my side, and we enjoyed exploring the house’s secrets together. One day, when my husband was at work, I decided to explore an underground stone vault, an old root cellar (地窖) I’d been eager to see, and I took Angelica as my companion as usual. Armed with a flashlight and my cellphone in my pocket, I descended a rickety ladder (摇晃楼梯) into the darkness. I don’t remember what happened but I woke up with a splitting headache and pieces of the rotting, broken ladder lying around me on the stone cellar floor. My flashlight was shattered, as were my eyeglasses. My arm was throbbing. The only light I could see was a square of daylight that outlined the hatch (地窖门口) above. Squinting, I could also make out a fuzzy, round object that began squeaking at me. It turned out to be Angelica, who was looking down at me from above. Thank goodness, she hadn’t fallen into the cellar. I was in a dilemma. There was no way I could pull myself out of this deep cellar, especially with a possibly broken arm. With the ladder in pieces, I could never get high enough to make it through the hatch. I suddenly remembered that I had brought my cell phone with me. Luckily, the phone was alright in my pocket. However, it wasn’t getting any signal down in this cellar. How could I get out of the cellar? Angelica was my last hope. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Soon, I heard her squawk (高声尖叫) and heavy footsteps approaching. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$