湖南省岳阳县第一中学2024-2025学年高三下学期入学考试英语试题

null 2022级届高三年级第二学期入学考试英语参考答案 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 B C B C A C A C B B C C B A C 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C A B A B D A D D B B D C A A 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 B D B C C C G F B A C A A B A 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 C B C A B C D D B D (1-20小题 1.5x20; 21-40小题2.5x20; 41-55小题 15x1, 总分 95） 语法填空： 56. enhanced 57. dividing 58. routines 59. starts 60. to stress 61. greater 62. expansion 63. for 64. but 65. the 参考范文： 第一节：One possible version: Dear Mr. Smith, Our class would like to invite you to join us for a cultural trip to Zhangguying Village in Yueyang County this Saturday. Known as the "First Ancient Village of China," Zhangguying is a 600-year-old architectural wonder featuring interconnected Ming-Qing dynasty houses, wooden carvings, and winding lanes. It offers a fascinating glimpse into traditional Chinese family culture. We plan to meet at the school gate at 8:00 AM and take a bus together. The day will include guided tours of historic courtyards, a local lunch, and traditional craft activities. We’d be honored to have you to share this experience with us! Please let us know if you’re available. Looking forward to your reply. Yours， Li Hua 第二节： To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence. From then on, Kathy stayed back for about an hour after every swimming lesson to coach me. She taught me how to propel myself forward in the water and I gradually gained confidence in the pool. Slowly but surely, I improved under her guidance and encouragement. Four months later, it was time for me to take my swimming test. I jumped into the pool and followed all of Kathy’s advice. I swam gracefully, just like a fish, and passed the test with flying colours. “Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test. I threw my arms around her and hugged her tightly. “Thank you! You’re a wonderful friend! If it had not been for you, I would not have done so well!” I exclaimed. Since then, our friendship has blossomed. We met frequently to have fun with each other, sharing both joy and sorrow. Surprisingly, I grew to love the water. A friend like Kathy is hard to come by. She has a heart of gold and I will definitely treasure our precious friendship. 详解： A篇 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要对俄克拉荷马州英语语言艺术学校测试计划进行了详细的说明和介绍，为读者提供了关于这一测试计划的具体信息和细节。 21．细节理解题。根据文章Test Structure, Format, and Scoring部分中的“The English Language Arts operational test ... in a row. Each section of the test consists of 25 operational items and 5 field-test items.可推断出，每个测试部分包含25个操作项目和5个现场测试项目，并且测试包含两次，由此可知，总测试项目数为：25（操作项目）+ 5（现场测试项目）=30个项目，然后30*2=60。故选D。 22．细节理解题。根据文章Test Administration Details部分中的“The scratch paper must be collected and destroyed by the test administrator immediately following the test.”可知，草稿纸必须由考试管理员在考试结束后立即收集并销毁，由此可知，考生不可以带走草稿纸。故选A。 23．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章详细描述了俄克拉荷马州英语语言艺术学校测试计划的目的、测试的结构和格式、评分方式以及测试管理的细节等。这些内容通常出现在为考生或教师提供关于如何进行和管理考试的指南或手册中。故选D。 B篇 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者以前从未尝试过独自出门旅行，因为总有人陪伴她。后来作者决定独自去徒步旅行。第一次独自徒步旅行给作者带来了极大的快乐，她学会了享受个人时光，并且从中获得勇气去结识新朋友。 24.由第二段“Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough.可知，作者以前从未尝试过独自出游，因为总有人陪伴她，搬家后，因为难以找到（一起出游的）同伴，作者决定独自出游。故选D项。 25.由第三段中“I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. 可知,作者在CVNP的第一次独自徒步旅行中，注意（或倾听）了自己内心的声音。故选B项。 26. 由第四段中“My chest, initially tightened by nerves, ...that I’d long admired back on shore.可知，作者在第一次皮划艇旅行后感觉幸福、高兴。故选B项。 27. 由上文讲“因为难以找到（一起出游的）同伴，作者决定独自出游”和最后一段中“It has also pushed me to go beyond ... adventure-friend circle has ballooned. 可知，独自出游使作者结识新朋友，因此通过聚会和社交媒体，作者的朋友多了，其冒险朋友圈扩大了，画线词意为“扩大（expanded）”。故选D项。 C篇 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人工智能工具开始应用于电影制作，并列举了两个值得关注的重大发展。 28. 根据第一段“The stars were “de-aged” using new AI tools, ... in real time while shooting. ”可知，Here影片中使用了人工智能工具。故选C。 29. 根据第二段“David Thomson, a film historian, ... could connect with characters.”可知，大卫认为人工智能在电影制作中的应用是变革性的。故选A。 30. 根据第三段“It featured a scene that used a “rotoscoping”...otherwise taken days of video-editing.”可知，作者提到电影《Everything Everywhere All at Once》是为了展示人工智能工具的高效率。故选A。 31. 根据第二段“With the use of generative AI in film making come things worth watching.”结合文章主要说明了人工智能工具开始应用于电影制作，并列举了两个值得关注的重大发展。可知，这篇文章的主要内容是人工智能对电影制作的巨大影响。故选B。 D 篇 本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，给予热身时间后，职位低的员工的创造力可以得到提升。 32. 根据第二段中“Understanding ways to boost the creativity ... this low-power disadvantage,” Lucas said. 可知，了解如何促进职位较低员工的创造力，能够帮助他们找到正确的方法来应对职位低的劣势，让他们产生更多创造性想法，从而促进工作场所更加公平公正。故选 D。 33. 根据第三段中“Participants were randomly assigned ...with no control over resources (low power)可知，参与者的权力感是通过给予参与者不同的角色（leadership 或 employee role）来产生的。故选 B。 34. 根据第四段中“In the second study, the researchers gave them a different creative task and increased the number of rounds from two sessions to five, taking as long as they like to complete the task可知，第二项研究中，任务发生了改变。故选 C。 35. 根据第一段“However, new research shows ... to “warm up” to a task by engaging in the creative task more than once.”及全文可知，文章主要介绍研究发现，一般情况下，职位高的员工比职位低的员工更具有创造力，但是热身环节可以激发职位低的员工的创造力，从而创造一个更加公平的工作环境, 所以选择项C“Warm-up time corrects creativity power imbalances. ”作为文章标题最为合适。故选C。 七选五：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了植物园不仅是休闲之所，还是教育中心、儿童乐园及生态保护的重要场所，促进人与自然的连接。 36. 由上文“A visit to a botanical garden may...go beyond a simple stroll among plants. ”及下文“They are sanctuaries (庇护所) where people ...and leave feeling refreshed. ”可知，上文介绍了参观植物园不仅仅是一次简单的户外活动，下文介绍了植物园是人们逃离日常生活喧嚣的庇护所。因此，本空应概括植物园的整体价值或特性。C选项“Botanical gardens are much more than collections of plants. ”可知，对植物园进行概述，能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 37. 由上文“Beyond providing a place for relaxation, ... and significance. ”可知，上文指出植物园还作为教育中心，提供信息，本空应强调植物园具有教育功能，G选项能承接上文，符合题意，G选项中的educational mission与上文educational hubs相呼应。故选G。 38. 由下文“For children, these gardens are like ...plants fun and memorable. ”可知，这里讲述了植物园为儿童提供特殊区域，本空应强调为年轻游客设计的花园，F选项能引起下文，符合题意，F选项中的young visitors与下文children相呼应。故选F。 39. 由上文“In addition, botanical gardens play a crucial role in conservation efforts. ”及下文“They collaborate with research institutions ... global conservation initiatives.”可知，上文陈述植物园在保护工作中发挥的重要的作用，下文具体阐述做法，本空应强调植物园对保护植物多样性和生态系统至关重要，B选项能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 40. 由上文“Whether enjoying a peaceful walk ...for the natural world. ”可知，上文阐述了花园里散步的感觉，本空应强调参观植物园给人们的感觉，A选项能承接上文，符合题意。A选项中的relaxation and togetherness分别对应上文enjoying a peaceful walk和create lasting memories and deepen bonds。故选A。 完形填空：这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。主要讲述了作者的祖父在使用新的助听器后，感受到的来自服务提供者安娜的善良，并由此引发了作者对社会中善意存在的思考。 41. 根据上文“For the first time in years, he could hear my voice clearly again.”提到祖父使用新助听器能够清楚地听到作者的声音，由此可知，此处应表示作者和祖父都很激动。故选C项。 42. 根据上文“I soon found out there was another reason”由此可知，此处应表示解释祖父如此高兴的另一个原因。故选A项。 43. 根据上文“visited”以及下文“to ensure that the new hearing aid 　44　 properly.”由此可知，此处应表示安娜定期访问，以确保新的助听器正常工作。故选A项。 44. 根据句意以及上文“Anna gave time and attention and visited 　43　 to ensure that the new hearing aid”由此可知，此处应表示安娜确保新的助听器正常工作。故选B项。 45. 根据下文“and refused to accept any reward but words as thanks.”由此可知，此处应表示安娜超越了职责范围，拒绝接受任何酬谢。故选A项。 46. 根据上文“Living in a world flooded with negative news”提到一个充斥着负面新闻的世界，由此可知，此处应表示这样的善意可能听起来很罕见。故选C项。 47. 根据句意以及下文“strangers to engage with, or even befriend them”由此可知，此处应表示人们经常低估陌生人与他们交往甚至成为朋友的意愿。故选B项。 48. 根据下文“the negative because humans give negative events more attention”由此可知，此处应表示时事的新闻报道往往更多地关注负面事件，因为人类给予负面事件更多的关注。故选C项。 49. 根据下文“and less hopeful than we need to be”由此可知，此处应表示人们对世界更挑剔，比我们需要的更不充满希望。故选A项。 50. 根据下文“The truth might be hidden from us, requiring us to notice and ___41___ it.”由此可知，此处应表示我们有时候所听到、看到甚至知道的可能并不是全部。故选B项。 51. 根据上文“The truth might be hidden from us”以及“notice”可知，此处应表示真相可能隐藏在我们面前，需要我们去注意和发现它。故选C项。 52. 根据句意以及下文“negative news”由此可知，此处应表示我们可以先问问自己，我们是否过于强调负面新闻。故选D项。 53. 根据下文“We’re supposed to shift our attention and engage ourselves in sharing good news.”提到我们应该把注意力转移到分享好消息上。由此可知，此处应表示我们是否过于强调负面新闻，让它们围绕着我们。故选D项。 54. 根据上文“We’re supposed to shift our attention and engage ourselves in sharing good news.”提到我们应该把注意力转移到分享好消息上。由此可知，此处应表示为什么不提醒我们自己分享好的方面的消息。故选B项。 55. 根据上文提到的应该把注意力转移到分享好消息上，由此可知，此处应表示在所有坏消息的背后，都有不为人知的非凡美好的故事。故选D项。 听力原文 Text 1 M: Wow, this is great for a university room! You own a bathroom and a TV...but where do you put your books? Do we need to buy you a box? W: No, there’s space for them behind the sofa. All I really need to buy now is a desk. Text 2 W: Well, Dave is nice. Can you tell me how you know him? M: He went to the same university as my brother, and they became really close. I don’t know him that well, but he seems like a good person. Text 3 W: Mr. Shaw, welcome back to the Orion Hotel. The restaurant’s just opened for dinner service. Shall I arrange a table for you? M: No, thanks. I’ll just take my room key. It’s been a really long day! W: Certainly. Call me if you want any drinks. Text 4 M: Oh, I can’t wait for this year’s World Cup to come. It has been one of the most important things to me for a long time. W: Wow, how long have you enjoyed it? M: About 10 years, since I was 15 years old. Text 5 W: I can’t decide what to order. I wonder what the cheese sandwich is like. M: Oh, that’s lovely. My sister and her children had it on holiday in Cornwall. I think I’ll have a hamburger. Text 6 M: Your bedroom is such a mess. What happened? W: I put my phone down here somewhere, but I can’t find it now. M: Shall I call it for you? W: I’ve tried it, but nothing happened. I think the battery must be dead. M: Oh, dear. Well, I’ll help you look for it. W: Thanks. I’m in a rush. I’m supposed to meet my friends at the national museum in 20 minutes. M: Well, don’t worry. Mom left me the car keys, so I can drive you if you like. W: Thanks. Text 7 M: Is Carol still coming by today to drop off that heater? If so, you’ll have to meet her. I have my English course on Wednesday nights. W: No. She called yesterday to say that she would bring it tomorrow instead. How are you doing in the class anyway? M: I am not sure. I find the written tests very creative but easy. I could do better on the speaking parts, even though they are a little bit challenging. My teacher is strict but fair. I think I am somewhere in the middle, but I do enjoy it. W: As long as you enjoy it. It gets you away from the television, anyway. M: Well, at least I can study for an hour every night now, like reading an English book, but then I get so tired. W: We just need to find you the right hobby. Once you find it, you’ll look forward to every minute you spend doing it. Text 8 M: This band plays the best songs. It’s such a joy to listen to the beat. W: I agree. I’m so glad you managed to get us tickets. The only problem is that it’s a bit loud at times! M: Yes, it was hurting my ears! Perhaps they will play some softer songs after the break. W: Ha-ha! I hope so. Let’s get out of here for some fresh air. How long will it be before they will be back on stage? Is it 30 minutes? M: It’s three-quarters of an hour. That gives us plenty of time for lunch. I’m so hungry. I could eat up 10 hot dogs! W: How about that take-away restaurant over there? They do some really nice noodles. Or how about that fish shop? M: Noodles for me please as they’re filling and time-saving! Then let’s get back to the music! Text 9 W: Can you see that bird over there? It’s in the tree staying perfectly still. It’s a golden eagle and they are extremely rare around here. I remember our teacher mentioned the bird a few days ago. M: Yes, I can see him through my telescope. W: Normally you might see one flying high in the sky as they disappear into the clouds. They are usually so far away that you can hardly see them clearly. But this one...you can see him perfectly as he is so close! M: Yes, quite an interesting bird. W: Do you notice how he keeps looking around? He’s viewing the river below—he’s probably hungry and looking for his next meal. M: What sort of meal will he be looking for? W: Rabbit maybe, or a deer. They are powerful birds and have been known to attack people’s dogs, which is pretty frightening! M: Let me get my camera out. There! Take a look at this photo. W: He looks so beautiful, standing on the mountain top. M: It’s like he thinks he’s the king, and he owns the land! W: Oh, he’s off! Into the sky! What an amazing sight! Text 10 Hello, everyone—this is your headmaster, Mr. Dodson, speaking. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the snowstorm has become worse since we arrived here at 8 a.m. The school staff and I apologize for not realizing how heavy this storm would be. It was reported that there would be 5 cm of snow. But indeed, we currently have double that amount, and it’s expected to become over 20 cm by three o’clock. So, what does that mean? It will require classes to end now, at 11 o’clock. Lunch will still be served in the cafeteria; you may have it now. For senior students who have driven to school, you’re welcome to drive home, but please be careful. For everyone else, the school buses are coming at noon. You are advised to wait in the cafeteria until then. But please, for everyone in the school, call your parents to tell them what you’re doing. It’s quite a dangerous situation out there right now. And by this evening, we’ll have almost a meter of snow on the ground. Next, wait for an announcement from our school bus driver, Jamie Johnson. He will tell you more information about bus schedules and safety advice. Thanks, everyone—and please, stay safe out there. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 岳阳县一中2022级高三年级第二学期入学考试 英 语 分值：150分 时量：120分钟 命题人： 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 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。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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.What does the woman need to buy? A. A box. B. A desk. C. A TV. 2. Who is Dave? A. The man’s brother. B. The man’s classmate. C. A friend of the man’s brother. 3. What is the man going to do? A. Check in. B. Take a rest. C. Have a meal. 4. How old is the man? A. 10. B. 15. C. 25. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.What to eat. B. How to place an order. C. Where to go on holiday. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a museum. B. In a phone shop. C. At the speakers’ house. 7.What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Give her a ride. B. Look for her keys. C. Lend her his phone 听第7 段材料，回答第8 至10 题。 8. When will Carol bring the heater? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 9. What does the man think of the written tests? A. Challenging. B. Simple. C. Dull. 10. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Regretful. B. Encouraging. C. Shocked. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What are the speakers doing? A. Eating some food. B. Playing soft songs. C. Enjoying a concert. 12. How long have the speakers got for lunch? A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes. 13. What is the man going to eat? A. Hot dogs. B. Noodles. C. Fish. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16 题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Guide and visitor. C. Teacher and student. 15. Where is the bird usually seen? A. Up in the tree. B. Beside a river. C. High in the sky. 16. Why does the bird keep looking around? A. To enjoy the sight. B. To defend himself. C. To search for food. 听第10 段材料，回答第17 至 20 题。 17. What is the main topic of the notice? A. Leaving school early. B. Canceling school tomorrow. C. Stopping students from driving home. 18. What is the current snow depth? A.5 cm. B. 10 cm. C. 20 cm. 19. Where should students wait for the school buses? A. In the cafeteria. B. In the classroom. C. At the school gate. 20.What will be talked about next? A. School schedules. B. Safety suggestions. C. Driving instructions. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A Oklahoma School Testing Program for English Language Arts Purpose This testing assessment system utilizes different types of assessment to gather multiple pieces of evidence to provide timely, relevant, actionable, and reliable information about what students know and can do relative to a set of standards. Test Structure, Format, and Scoring The English Language Arts operational test is meant to be administered in two sessions within one day with a break between sessions or on two instructional days in a row. Each section of the test consists of 25 operational items and 5 field-test items. Short constructed-response items provide students with the opportunity to respond to items in their own words. A typical response is 1-3 sentences. Each multiple-choice item is scored as correct or incorrect. Technology-enhanced items are worth one point and are scored as correct or incorrect. Test Administration Details Paper/pencil testing is administrated in this test. Due to the nature of a paper test booklet, students may have to flip pages to read passages and to read the associated test items. Students will be able to use scratch paper and/or unmarked grid (方格) paper for the paper. The scratch paper must be collected and destroyed by the test administrator immediately following the test. 21．How many test items are there in total? A. 25 B. 30 C. 50 D. 60 22．What is prohibited in the test? A. Taking away scratch paper. B. Using a Pencil. C. Using unmarked grid paper. D. Flipping pages. 23．Where is the text probably taken from? A. A textbook. B. A course plan. C. An exam paper. D. An exam guideline. B Sweat slips down my cheek as I glide (滑动) my fingers through the cool water. I’ve reached the turnaround point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is awesome. Solo (独自) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough. In October 2020, I decided to take adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my surroundings than I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. Every word bubble in my mind pointed to a newfound truth-solo hiking is my happy place. When spring arrived, I decided to check off another solo sport: kayaking. My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore. Since that first solo hiking, adventuring alone has become like medicine for me. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me. 24. What pushed the author to start going on solo outings? A. A longing for a peaceful life. B. A desire to challenge herself. C. Living close to a national park. D. Difficulty in finding companions. 25. What did the author do during her first solo hiking trip in CVNP? A. She explored a new route for hiking. B. She paid attention to her inner voice. C. She collected a variety of autumn leaves. D. She recorded the forest sounds on her phone. 26. How did the author feel after her first kayaking trip? A. Surprised. B. Delighted. C. Nervous D. Lonely. 27. What does the underlined word “ballooned” in the last paragraph mean? A. restarted B. transformed C. disappeared D. expanded C Reunions offer a chance to reflect on how much has changed. One happened in Hollywood when Here premiered (首映), bringing together the actors, director and writer behind Forrest Gump 40 years later for a new film. The stars were “de-aged” using new AI tools, making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the filmmakers to see the transformation in real time while shooting. With the use of generative AI in film making come things worth watching. The first is how AI will be used to tell new types of stories, as storytelling becomes more personalised and interactive. No one is quite sure how the nature of storytelling will change, but it is sure to. David Thomson, a film historian, compares generative AI to the advent of sound. When movies were no longer silent, it changed the way plot points were made and how deeply viewers could connect with characters. Cristóbal Valenzuela, who runs a company providing AI-enhanced software, says AI is like a “new kind of camera”, offering a fresh “opportunity to reimagine what stories are like”. Both are right. Another big development to watch is how AI will be used as a time-saving tool. Generative AI will automate and simplify complex tasks like film-editing and special effects. For a glimpse of the future, watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023. It featured a scene that used a “rotoscoping” tool to edit out the green-screen background and make a talking rock more believable. It shortened into hours what might have otherwise taken days of video-editing. What is also noticeable is more dramatic conflicts between creators and those running AI platforms. This year is likely to bring floods of lawsuits (诉讼) from authors, musicians and actors about how their works have been used to train AI systems without permission or payment. Perhaps they can agree on some sort of licensing arrangement, in which AI companies start paying copyright-holders. It will probably be a few years before a full-length film is produced entirely by AI, but it is just a matter of time. 28. What can we learn about the film Here? A. It relates a story about youth. B. The theme of the film is reunion. C AI tools are employed in the film. D. It is adapted from Forrest Gump. 29. What does David think of AI’s application in film making? A. Transformative. B. Destructive. C. Representative. D. Irreplaceable. 30. Why does the author mention the film Everything Everywhere All at Once? A. To show the high efficiency of AI tools. B. To demonstrate the influence of the film. C. To analyse a novel way of video-editing. D. To praise the hard work behind the scenes. 31. What is the article mainly about? A. Conflicts between man and machine. B. AI’s huge effects on film production. C. Drawbacks of dependence on AI tools. D. Hot debate on the use of technology. D Power often boosts an employee’s creativity because being powerful liberates the individual from restrictions. However, new research shows that employees who are not in positions of power can become more creative when given time to “warm up” to a task by engaging in the creative task more than once. “This is important because when people with more power are able to express their creative ideas more than those with less power, which leads to a rich-get-richer dynamic that strengthens these power imbalances,” said Brian Lucas, assistant professor in the Cornell University. “Understanding ways to boost the creativity of lower power workers can help them find the right way to deal with this low-power disadvantage,” Lucas said. Lucas and his colleagues conducted two studies to reach their conclusion．In the first study, they divided the creative idea generation session into two rounds consisting of a one-minute “warm up” followed by a second round in which the participants could take as long as they wanted．Participants were randomly assigned to a high-power condition or a low-power condition, and feelings of power were generated with a role manipulation (操纵) where participants were given a leadership role and control over resources (high power) or an employee role with no control over resources (low power). The study found that high-power individuals were more creative than low-power individuals in the warm-up round．There was no difference, though, in creativity in the second round. In the second study, the researchers gave them a different creative task and increased the number of rounds from two sessions to five, taking as long as they like to complete the task. Similar to the first study, the study found that high-power individuals were more creative than low-power individuals in the first round．But the creativity of low-power individuals caught up to the creativity of the high-power individuals after the first round. “The low-power warm-up effect suggests a simple intervention that empowers all employees to tap their creative potential and overcomes power imbalances in the workplace: when pursuing creative work, let employees warm up first,” Lucas said. 32. Why does Locus think it important to boost the creativity of lower power workers? A. It maintains power imbalances. B. It motivates their ambition to catch up. C. It creates a competitive work environment. D. It encourages a workplace with more equality. 33. How did Lucas and his co-authors stimulate feelings of power in the participants? A. Through a creative task with time limits. B. Through providing them with different positions. C. Through a competition between leaders and employees. D. Through assigning them to different conditions intentionally. 34. How did the second study differ from the first study? A. It had fewer rounds. B. It involved more participants. C. Participants had a changed task. D. Participants’ creativity gap became wider. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Power tends to encourage creative ideas. B. Changing tasks boosts all the employees’ creativity. C. Warm-up time corrects creativity power imbalances. D. Low-power individuals outperform the high-power ones. 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。 A visit to a botanical garden may seem like just another outdoor activity, but it offers unique experiences that go beyond a simple stroll among plants. 36 They are sanctuaries (庇护所) where people can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and find peace amidst nature’s beauty. Visitors can unwind, explore the serene environment, and leave feeling refreshed. Beyond providing a place for relaxation, botanical gardens serve as educational hubs. They introduce visitors to a wide range of plant species from around the world, each labeled with information about its origin, ecological role, and significance. 37 By attending workshops, guided tours, and special exhibitions, visitors can deepen their understanding of plant biology, conservation, and sustainable practices. 38 For children, these gardens are like living classrooms where they can interact with nature through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. Dedicated kids’ zones often feature storytelling sessions, games, and educational displays that make learning about plants fun and memorable. These experiences nurture a child’s curiosity and foster a lifelong appreciation for the environment. In addition, botanical gardens play a crucial role in conservation efforts. 39 They collaborate with research institutions to protect endangered species, maintain seed banks, and restore threatened habitats. Supporting botanical gardens not only helps preserve plant diversity but also strengthens global conservation initiatives. Finally, visiting a botanical garden can be a meaningful way to connect with loved ones. Whether enjoying a peaceful walk through the gardens or capturing photos of vibrant blooms, these shared moments help create lasting memories and deepen bonds, all while cultivating a renewed sense of wonder for the natural world. 40 A. The experience fosters both relaxation and togetherness. B. They are vital to protecting plant diversity and ecosystems. C. Botanical gardens are much more than collections of plants. D. Nature reserves provide valuable insights for curious visitors. E. Visitors can participate in seasonal events and themed exhibitions. F. Many gardens offer specially designed areas that cater to young visitors. G. Apart from being informative, they are committed to an educational mission. 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。 Days ago, my 91-year-old grandfather called me to test his new hearing aid. For the first time in years, he could hear my voice clearly again. It 41 us both. I soon found out there was another reason 42 my grandfather being so happy—the new hearing aid service provider, Anna. As a senior, my grandfather became anxious easily whenever his device broke down. However, Anna gave time and attention and visited 43 to ensure that the new hearing aid 44 properly. She went beyond the call of 45 and refused to accept any reward but words as thanks. Living in a world flooded with negative news, such kindness might sound 46 nowadays, and I wondered whether it’s more common than we think. Then I came across a study suggesting people often underestimate the 47 of strangers to engage with, or even befriend them. It explains that news coverage of current affairs tends to 48 more on the negative because humans give negative events more attention and become more 49 of the world and less hopeful than we need to be. From my grandfather’s experience, I find sometimes what we hear, see or even know might not be the 50 picture. The truth might be hidden from us, requiring us to notice and 51 it. We could start by asking ourselves whether we’re laying too much 52 on negative news and letting them 53 us. We’re supposed to shift our attention and engage ourselves in sharing good news. So, why not 54 ourselves, for all of the bad in news, behind the scenes, in people’s ordinary lives, lie untold stories of extraordinary 55 ? 41. A. terrified B. amused C. thrilled D. puzzled 42. A. accounting for B. pointing out C. making up D. turning to 43. A. regularly B. formally C. occasionally D. secretly 44. A. played B. worked C. sounded D. developed 45. A. duty B. freedom C. spirit D. adventure 46. A. reasonable B. normal C. rare D. interesting 47. A. complexity B. willingness C. ability D. risk 48. A. insist B. depend C. focus D. research 49. A. critical B. empty C. confident D. positive 50. A. ideal B. whole C. similar D. relevant 51. A. change B. acknowledge C. spot D. believe 52. A. burden B. doubt C. demand D. emphasis 53. A. embarrass B. serve C. leave D. surround 54. A. motivate B. remind C. warn D. challenge 55. A. gift B. vision C. insight D. good ★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。 Domestic cosmetics (化妆品) firms find products that have traditional Chinese culture attract more shoppers. With purchasing power 56. __________ (enhance) among the young, domestic-brands are winning hearts of heritage－minded consumers with guochao. In one case, brands are embracing solar term, a concept based on China's ancient calendar 57. __________(divide) the year into 24 periods. This type of marketing is used to inject a sense of nature into beauty 58._________(routine). Grain Rain, a Chinese skincare brand, is inspired by the eighth solar term, guyu, which 59._________(start) around April 20. It uses the solar term’s traditional association with picking herbs 60. __________(stress) the label's herbal skincare branding. Generation Z, a major consumer group, is being affected by the country's cultural renaissance and the development of the Internet. They are more independent in their choices and have a 61.____________(great) sense of national identity, while expressing confidence in themselves by using Chinese brands, marketing experts said. With the rise of guochao, and the influence of the 62. _____________(expand) of China’s manufacturing ability, consumers are showing an increased preference 63. _____________domestic cosmetics brands, according to a recent report. China's high-end cosmetics market has been dominated for many years by international brands, 64. ____________the market influence of homegrown brands has been rapidly rising. Especially, in China's smaller cities, 65. ___________rate of domestic cosmetics excels 90 percent. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） ★第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你代表你班邀请外教Mr.Smith一起游玩岳阳县张谷英村。请你给他写一封电子邮件告知详情，内容包括： 1．提出邀请； 2．介绍张谷英村； 3．说明游玩的时间和安排。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 Dear Mr. Smith， ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was always afraid of water. This fear could not be explained, but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water, my legs would turn to jelly (果冻). I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around (乱扑腾) helplessly. That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement. My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test, and if they could not, then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school, which made me tremble. Thus, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house. With great unwillingness, I attended those weekly lessons, and each one was great suffering for me. I was naturally clumsy(笨拙的）, and my fear of water did not help at all. Every lesson, I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water, while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water. How was I going to pass the test at this rate? In my swimming class, there was an exceptionally athletic girl. Tall and muscular, her name was Kathy. She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain (鄙视), especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water. Once, after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson, I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool. Gathering my courage, I asked gently, “Kathy, can you teach me to swim?” She stared at me coldly. It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy, my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me. Yet, in that moment, a glimmer of hope flashed within me, a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance. Would Kathy’s icy exterior (外表) melt under the warmth of empathy, or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears? 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1. To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2. “Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 英语试卷 第 页 （共10页）1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$