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2024-2025学年高二下学期3月学情调研 英语试题 命题单位：省扬中高中 句容三中 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 is the man worrying about? A. Whether he can make a doctor’s appointment. B. Whether his cough is treated properly. C. Whether the treatment will work. 2. How many times has the man visited the town? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a café. B. In a repair store. C. In an office. 4. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night. 5. How does the woman guess the bowl’s age? A. By the color of it. B. By the shape of it. C. By the place where it was found. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the conversation mainly about? A. The future of animals. B. The endangered animals. C. The changes in animals’ diet. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Who is the man? A. A delivery man. B. A waiter. C. A restaurant owner. 9. What does the woman value most? A. Taking the cash. B. Serving food in time. C. Avoiding risky bike rides. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman want to do with the phone? A. Order a meal. B. Do some maths. C. Pay the bill. 11. What’s the bad side of technology according to the woman? A. It trains people to be lazy. B. It makes people worse at math. C. It takes some jobs away from humans. 12. What do the speakers agree on about technology? A. It helps people master more skills. B. It causes certain diseases to people. C. It allows people to do more creative thinking. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman want to work for the company? A. It is famous in its field. B. Her friend works there. C. The company pays the best. 14. Which technology of the company is most attractive to the woman? A. VR technology. B. Mobile phones. C. Green energy. 15. What does the woman think of electric cars? A. They need to be better designed. B. They have nothing to do with her. C. They are the best invention. 16. What will the company mainly work on in the future? A. Electric bikes. B. Reuse of their products. C. Volunteer work. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who first introduced Rubik’s Cube to the speaker? A. His grandmother. B. His teacher. C. His father. 18. Why did Rubik’s Cube interest the speaker at first? A. He liked colorful toys. B. He loved building blocks. C. He enjoyed hands-on activities. 19. How did Rubik’s Cube influence the speaker? A. It changed his attitude toward math. B. It made him popular among friends. C. It helped him get a degree. 20. What does the speaker plan to do in the future? A. Teach children to solve Rubik’s Cube. B. Make more creative Rubik’s Cubes. C. Sell Rubik’s Cubes worldwide. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A UPDATE YOUR NIGHTSTAND For You, My Hero Lisa Malooly For You. www.xlibris.com My Hero Hardback| Paperback| E-book $43.99|$20.99|$3.99 With each line of The Pledge of Allegiance as a guide, take a walk through time, reclaim the past, honor and possibly be a hero in the future. Journey Back Into The Vault In Search of My Faded Cuban Childhood Footprints Mario Cartaya www.xlibris.com Hardback| Paperback| E-book| Audiobook $31.99|$17.99|$3.99|$9.99 Travel with Mario Cartaya to the land of his birth in search of his forgotten Cuban childhood memories, original identity, and once-promised destiny — 56 years after his exile to America. Blue Bubble Gum Martha Goldner www.xlibris.com Hardback| Paperback| E-book $28.99|$14.99|$6.99 This book explores the amusing and peculiar characteristics of bubble gum, revealing its playful appeal and casting light on its whimsical nature for readers to enjoy. Litter Lady Leads in a Litter-filled Land Martha Goldner www.xlibris.com Hardback| Paperback| E-book $28.99|$14.99|$3.99 Lelen Martha Goldner delights children with another whimsical story that teaches young readers about the consequences of litter and the importance of keeping the Earth clean. 1. Which book will attract a person who is researching the cultural identity? A. For You, My Hero B. Journey Back Into The Vault C. Blue Bubble Gum D. Litter Lady Leads in a Litter-filled Land 2. What do the books by Martha Goldner have in common? A. They both focus on teaching children important values. B. Both of them are priced at less than $20 for the hardback version. C. Both of them are printed and published in the same formats. D. They both explore unique and interesting topics in a light-hearted way. 3. Where is this passage most likely to be taken from? A. A book-review column B. A new book introduction leaflet C. An online book-selling platform D. A publisher’s promotional document 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本书以及各自的作者、售价和大概内容。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Journey Back Into The Vault部分“Travel with Mario Cartaya to the land of his birth in search of his forgotten Cuban childhood memories, original identity, and once-promised destiny — 56 years after his exile to America.(与马里奥·卡塔亚一起前往他出生的土地，寻找他被遗忘的古巴童年记忆、原始身份和曾经承诺的命运——在他流亡美国56年后)”可知，Journey Back Into The Vault会吸引一个研究文化认同的人。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Lelen Martha Goldner delights children with another whimsical story that teaches young readers about the consequences of litter and the importance of keeping the Earth clean.(海伦·玛莎·戈德纳用另一个异想天开的故事让孩子们开心，告诉年轻读者垃圾的后果和保持地球清洁的重要性)”可知，玛莎·戈德纳的书共同点是都以轻松愉快的方式探索独特而有趣的话题。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章主要介绍了四本书以及各自的作者、售价和大概内容。文中不仅罗列了书名、价格和简要内容，还反复出现网站信息，明显是某一出版方对新书的宣传推广，可推知，文章选自网络图书销售平台。故选C。 B Most people are aware that alcohol affects the brain, can damage the liver and can affect a pregnant woman’s developing baby. But that’s not all the trouble it can cause. “Because alcohol is water-soluble and spreads throughout the body, there’s not a single organ that’s not affected by heavy alcohol use,” says Dr. Attia. Regular drinking over time raises the risk of multiple cancers like head and neck cancer, liver cancer and breast cancer. These detrimental effects are just a sampling of how alcohol can harm the body. Actually, alcohol can contribute to 200-plus health conditions. “One thing that most people don’t connect with alcohol is mental health,” says Dr. Attia. “People use alcohol to self-treat depression and anxiety symptoms. In the short term, it seems helpful. In the long term, it’s worsening the problem.” Alcohol can also counteract the effect of medications designed to treat anxiety and depression, she adds. But wait, haven’t you read that alcohol, especially red wine, has some positive health benefits? “There’s a polyphenol (a type of plant compound) called resveratrol (白藜芦醇) in red wine that is beneficial,” says Dr. Attia. “It decreases inflammation in the epithelial cells that line the blood vessels. It penetrates the blood/ brain barrier and has protective effects. It reduces platelet aggregation and can prevent the formation of blood clots.” But before you grab that bottle of cabernet, consider this: “These polyphenols can be found in other substances, like grapes, raspberries and peanuts, or by taking supplements,” says Dr. Attia. “So even if there is a benefit to red wine, you don’t need to drink red wine to get this benefit. Eat the grapes instead!” As for the safe amount of alcohol, some guidelines suggest less is better, while the WHO claims there’s no safe amount. Dr. Attia agrees that any drinking is hazardous. December can be a difficult time to suddenly stop drinking alcohol. In fact, overindulging over the holidays is one reason for the Dry January movement, which encourages people to give up alcohol for the entire month. But you don’t have to wait until January. You can change your drinking habits now! 4. What is implied in the first paragraph? A. The known effects of alcohol are not very serious. B. People are aware of all the harm alcohol can cause. C Alcohol has more negative impacts than commonly known. D. Alcohol’s harm to the brain and liver is overemphasized. 5. What does the underlined word “counteract” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. replace B. strengthen C. remove D. reduce 6. What is the main function of resveratrol mentioned in the passage? A To protect the blood/ brain barrier. B. To prevent the appearance of blood clots. C. To worsen the symptoms of depression. D. To decrease the lining of blood vessels. 7. What will be talked about in the following part? A. Ways to regulate drinking behaviour. B. Reasons for a dry January movement. C. Alcohol’s effects on social relationships. D. Approaches to holding holiday celebrations. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了酒精对身体的危害及健康饮酒的建议。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第一段“Most people are aware that alcohol affects the brain, can damage the liver and can affect a pregnant woman’s developing baby. But that’s not all the trouble it can cause. (大多数人都知道酒精会影响大脑，会损害肝脏，还会影响孕妇腹中胎儿的发育。但这还不是它所能造成的全部麻烦。)”可知，酒精的负面影响比通常所知的要多。故选C。 5题详解】 词句猜测题。由文章第三段中““People use alcohol to self-treat depression and anxiety symptoms. In the short term, it seems helpful. In the long term, it’s worsening the problem.” Alcohol can also counteract the effect of medications designed to treat anxiety and depression, she adds. (“人们用酒精来自我治疗抑郁和焦虑症状。从短期来看，这似乎有所帮助。但从长期来看，这只会让问题变得更糟。”她补充说，酒精还会counteract用于治疗焦虑和抑郁的药物的效果。)”可知，人们用酒精自我治疗抑郁和焦虑症状，短期看似有帮助，但长期会使问题恶化。also表明前后情况类似，即酒精也会对治疗焦虑和抑郁的药物产生不良影响。所以counteract在此处意为“减弱”，与reduce“减弱，减少”意思相符。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第四段中““There’s a polyphenol (a type of plant compound) called resveratrol (白藜芦醇) in red wine that is beneficial,” says Dr. Attia. “It decreases inflammation in the epithelial cells that line the blood vessels. It penetrates the blood/ brain barrier and has protective effects. It reduces platelet aggregation and can prevent the formation of blood clots.” (“红葡萄酒中含有一种叫做白藜芦醇的多酚类物质（一种植物化合物），它是有益的，”Attia博士说。“它能减少血管内壁上皮细胞中的炎症。它能穿透血脑屏障，具有保护作用。它能减少血小板聚集，并可以防止血栓形成。”)”可知，白藜芦醇的主要作用是防止血栓的形成。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“December can be a difficult time to suddenly stop drinking alcohol. In fact, overindulging over the holidays is one reason for the Dry January movement, which encourages people to give up alcohol for the entire month. But you don’t have to wait until January. You can change your drinking habits now! (12月可能是一个很难突然戒酒的时间段。事实上，假期过度饮酒是“Dry January”运动兴起的原因之一，该运动鼓励人们在整个一月份戒酒。但你不必等到一月份。你现在就可以改变自己的饮酒习惯！)”可知，接下来会讨论调节饮酒行为的方法。故选A。 C As China’s animated film blockbuster Ne Zha 2 breaks box office records and receives critical praise, it has been revealed that the voice of its villain is China’s so-called coolest grandpa. Actor and model Wang Deshun, 89, who plays Wuliang Xianweng in the hit animated production, is seen by many as a perfect match for the character, who initially appears amiable (和蔼可亲的) but is later revealed to be cruel and ambitious. Born in Shenyang, in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, Wang worked as a tram conductor and factory worker before becoming a theatre actor aged 24. A quarter of a century later, he felt his acting career had hit a bottleneck, so he resigned and moved to Beijing with his wife and two children. He began working out so he could achieve accurate bodily expressions on the stage. At 65, Wang learned how to ride a horse. In 2015, at the age of 79, Wang walked the runaway shirtless during China Fashion Week, wowing many people online. When he reached 80, he received training from his daughter and became an amateur DJ. At 85, the veteran actor became China’s oldest person to receive a pilot’s licence. Wang played roles in many classic Chinese films and TV dramas such as Chuang Guandong in 2008, Reign of Assassins in 2010, and 20 Once Again in 2015. Wang said it took him three days to dub the character Wuliang Xianweng in June 2022. The production team only provided the lines he needed to perform, and he dubbed the character without knowing any of the plot lines. Despite being the voice for the antagonist (敌手) in Ne Zha 2, Wang was seen by some to be the main character Ne Zha. The brave and resilient character refused to submit to his fate, fighting stereotypes and injustice in the two films. Likewise, in real life, Wang has refused to be bound by social norms. “I do whatever I want to do. It is never too late,” he said. 8. Why is Wang Deshun called “China’s coolest grandpa”? A. Because he played the villain in Ne Zha 2 in an outstanding way. B. Because he kept challenging himself through diverse achievements. C. Because he walked the runaway shirtless during China Fashion Week. D. Because he became China’s oldest person to receive a pilot’s license. 9. Which of the following can best describe Wang Deshun’s personality? A. Adventurous and curious. B. Amiable and ambitious. C. Cautious and disciplined. D. Cruel and dedicated. 10. Why is Wang compared to the character Ne Zha? A. Both show their ambition to break rules. B. Both are known for playing villain roles. C. Both determine to submit to social norms. D. Both refuse to accept various stereotypes. 11. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. Ne Zha 2: A Villain Voiced by an 89-Year-Old Actor B. A legendary life: From a Tram Conductor to a Theatre actor C. Breaking Boundaries: The Unconventional Journey of Wang Deshun D. Behind the scenes: The Voice Acting Journey of Ne Zha 2’s Antagonist 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了被称为“中国最酷的爷爷”王德顺勇于挑战和冒险的事迹。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“At 65, Wang learned how to ride a horse. In 2015, at the age of 79, Wang walked the runaway shirtless during China Fashion Week, wowing many people online. When he reached 80, he received training from his daughter and became an amateur DJ. At 85, the veteran actor became China’s oldest person to receive a pilot’s licence.(65岁时，王学会了骑马。2015年，79岁的王在中国时装周上光着膀子走秀，在网上惊艳了许多人。80岁时，他接受了女儿的训练，成为了一名业余DJ。这位85岁的老演员成为中国获得飞行员执照年龄最大的人)”可知，王德顺被称为“中国最酷的爷爷”是因为他通过各种各样的成就不断挑战自己。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“At 65, Wang learned how to ride a horse. In 2015, at the age of 79, Wang walked the runaway shirtless during China Fashion Week, wowing many people online. When he reached 80, he received training from his daughter and became an amateur DJ. At 85, the veteran actor became China’s oldest person to receive a pilot’s licence.(65岁时，王学会了骑马。2015年，79岁的王在中国时装周上光着膀子走秀，在网上惊艳了许多人。80岁时，他接受了女儿的训练，成为了一名业余DJ。这位85岁的老演员成为中国获得飞行员执照年龄最大的人)”以及第三段“The production team only provided the lines he needed to perform, and he dubbed the character without knowing any of the plot lines.(制作团队只提供了他需要表演的台词，他在不知道任何情节的情况下给这个角色配音)”可知，王德顺王德顺一生不断突破常规，如转行演员、学习新技能、拒绝社会规范，说明性格敢于冒险和好奇。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Despite being the voice for the antagonist (敌手) in Ne Zha 2, Wang was seen by some to be the main character Ne Zha. The brave and resilient character refused to submit to his fate, fighting stereotypes and injustice in the two films.(尽管他是《哪吒2》中反派的配音，但一些人认为王是主角哪吒。在两部电影中，这个勇敢而坚韧的角色拒绝向命运屈服，与刻板印象和不公正作斗争)”可知，把王比作哪吒是因为两者都拒绝接受各种刻板印象。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The brave and resilient character refused to submit to his fate, fighting stereotypes and injustice in the two films. Likewise, in real life, Wang has refused to be bound by social norms. “I do whatever I want to do. It is never too late,” he said.(在两部电影中，这个勇敢而坚韧的角色拒绝向命运屈服，与刻板印象和不公正作斗争。同样，在现实生活中，王也拒绝被社会规范所束缚。‘我想做什么就做什么。任何时候都不晚。’)”结合文章主要介绍了被称为“中国最酷的爷爷”王德顺勇于挑战和冒险的事迹。可知，C选项“打破界限：王德顺的非常规之旅”最符合文章标题。故选C。 D Before she goes to bed each night, Holly Wang logs on to DeepSeek for “therapy sessions”. Ever since January, when the amazing Chinese AI app was launched, the 28-year-old has brought her dilemmas and sorrows, including the recent death of her grandmother, to the chatbot. Its responses have resonated so deeply they have at times brought her to tears. “DeepSeek has been such an amazing counsellor. It has helped me look at things from different perspectives and does a better job than the paid counselling services I have tried,” says Holly. From writing reports and Excel formulas to planning trips, workouts and learning new skills, AI apps have found their way into many people’s lives across the world. In China, though, young people like Holly have been looking to AI for something not typically expected of computing and algorithms — emotional support. The first time she used DeepSeek, Holly asked it to write a tribute to her late grandmother. The app took all of five seconds to come up with a response, and it was so beautifully composed, stunning her. DeepSeek then gave a poetic explanation: “Remember that all these words that make you shiver merely echo those that have long existed in your soul. I am but the occasional valley you’ve passed through, and that allows you to hear the weight of your own voice.” Reflecting on this exchange on Chinese social media app RedNote, Holly tells the BBC: “I don’t know why I teared up reading this. Perhaps because it’s been a long, long time since I received such comfort in real life. I have been so weighed down by distant dreams and the endlessness of work that I have long forgotten my own voice and soul. Thank you, AI.” Holly rarely uses the other Chinese AI apps, “as they are not that great. DeepSeek can definitely outperform these apps in generating literary and creative content,” she says. Nan Jia, who co-authored a paper on AI’s potential in offering emotional support, suggests that these chatbots can “help people feel heard” in ways fellow humans may not. “Friends and family may be quick to offer practical solutions or advice when people just want to feel heard and understood. AI appears to be better able to empathize than human experts also because they ‘hear’ everything we share, unlike humans to whom we sometimes ask, ‘Are you actually hearing me?’” adds Nan. 12. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To analyze the economic impact of DeepSeek’s success. B. To show AI’s effectiveness in providing emotional support. C. To criticize traditional counseling services’ shortcomings. D. To compare various Chinese AI apps’ technical capabilities. 13. What did Holly initially ask DeepSeek to do? A. Develop new creative writing skills. B. Analyze her career development plan. C. Help her tackle overwhelming work pressure. D. Create a speech in memory of her grandmother. 14. What is the purpose of Holly using the RedNote according to the passage? A. To share users’ emotional interactions with AI B. To compare different AI applications’ performance C. To showcase DeepSeek’s technical advantages D. To promote DeepSeek’s counseling services 15. According to Nan Jia, why might AI be superior to humans in emotional support? A. It provides faster and more practical solutions. B. It records all user interactions more systematically. C. It excels in identifying with humans by lending an ear. D. It processes language more poetically and creatively. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过Holly Wang的经历讲述了AI在提供情感支持方面的作用。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段中“In China, though, young people like Holly have been looking to AI for something not typically expected of computing and algorithms — emotional support. (然而，在中国，像霍莉这样的年轻人却从人工智能中寻求到了计算与算法通常无法提供的东西——情感支持)”可知，文章主要目的是展示AI在提供情感支持方面的有效性。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“The first time she used DeepSeek, Holly asked it to write a tribute to her late grandmother. (霍莉第一次使用DeepSeek时，让它为已故的祖母写一篇悼词)”可知，Holly最初让DeepSeek为她已故的祖母写一篇悼词。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“The first time she used DeepSeek, Holly asked it to write a tribute to her late grandmother. The app took all of five seconds to come up with a response, and it was so beautifully composed, stunning her. DeepSeek then gave a poetic explanation: “Remember that all these words that make you shiver merely echo those that have long existed in your soul. I am but the occasional valley you’ve passed through, and that allows you to hear the weight of your own voice. ” (霍莉第一次使用DeepSeek时，让它为已故的祖母写一篇悼词。这款应用程序只用了五秒钟就给出了回应，而且写得非常优美，让她惊叹不已。DeepSeek接着给出了一段富有诗意的解释：“请记住，那些让你心潮澎湃的话语，不过是你灵魂深处早已存在的回声。我不过是你偶尔路过的山谷，让你得以听见自己声音的分量。”)”和第四段“Reflecting on this exchange on Chinese social media app RedNote, Holly tells the BBC: “I don’t know why I teared up reading this. Perhaps because it’s been a long, long time since I received such comfort in real life. I have been so weighed down by distant dreams and the endlessness of work that I have long forgotten my own voice and soul. Thank you, AI.” (霍莉在中国社交媒体应用“小红书”上回顾了这次交流，并告诉BBC：“我不知道为什么读着这些文字我会落泪。也许是因为在现实生活中，我已经很久没有收到过这样的安慰了。我一直被遥远的梦想和无尽的工作压得喘不过气来，以至于早已忘记了自己的声音和灵魂。谢谢你，人工智能。”)”可知，Holly在RedNote上分享她与AI的情感互动经历。故选A。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。由文章最后一段“Nan Jia, who co-authored a paper on AI’s potential in offering emotional support, suggests that these chatbots can “help people feel heard” in ways fellow humans may not. “Friends and family may be quick to offer practical solutions or advice when people just want to feel heard and understood. AI appears to be better able to empathize than human experts also because they ‘hear’ everything we share, unlike humans to whom we sometimes ask, ‘Are you actually hearing me?’” adds Nan. (Nan Jia与他人合著了一篇关于人工智能在提供情感支持方面潜力的论文，她认为，这些聊天机器人能够以人类同伴可能无法做到的方式“让人们感到被倾听”。“当人们只是想感到被倾听和理解时，朋友和家人可能会急于提供实际的解决方案或建议。而人工智能似乎比人类专家更能共情，因为它们‘倾听’我们分享的一切，而不像人类，我们有时会问对方‘你真的有在听吗？’”南佳补充道)”可知，Nan Jia认为AI在情感支持方面可能比人类更优越，是因为它善于倾听，能更好地与人产生共鸣。故选C。 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。 Healthcare institutions continuously explore ways to boost patients’ experiences in today’s high-expectation environment. ____16____. This article mainly dips into how they benefit both patients and healthcare establishments. Improved Communication Good communication is critical to providing top-class patient care. Virtual receptionists help healthcare facilities maintain transparent communication channels with patients. They are on hand to respond to questions quickly, cutting down on wait times for answers A virtual medical receptionist can also handle phone calls, emails, and live chats. ____17____. Enhanced Efficiency Traditional receptionists often need help with high call volumes and administrative tasks, which can result in mistakes and delays. However, dedicated virtual receptionists can efficiently manage calls and inquiries without compromising service quality. ____18____. This allows healthcare providers to attend to several patients while maintaining high-quality care. ____19____ Virtual medical receptionists can help deliver this customized experience. Using patient management software, receptionists can access histories, preferences, and past interactions. This enables them to offer service by addressing patients by name and recalling specific details about their treatment. Moreover, virtual receptionists can note concerns and preferences during interactions, which can be shared with healthcare providers for reference. Cost Efficiency ____20____ Traditional receptionists typically come with salaries, benefits, and overhead costs linked to on-site staffing. On the other hand, hiring a virtual receptionist can reduce these costs as receptionists often work on a contract or freelance basis, offering payment flexibility. In summary, investing in a virtual receptionist can significantly enhance the patient experience in healthcare settings. It’s a crucial way in an increasingly competitive healthcare industry. A. Increased patient satisfaction. B. Tailored patient experience. C. Studies show that 78% of patients prefer face-to-face interactions over virtual ones. D. An increasingly popular modern approach is integrating virtual medical receptionists. E. They can send appointment reminders to patients, lowering missed appointment rates. F. Introducing a virtual receptionist can cause evident expense savings for healthcare practices. G. This allows patients to choose their means of contact, enhancing accessibility and convenience. 【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了虚拟医疗接待员在提升患者体验和医疗机构效率方面的作用。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Healthcare institutions continuously explore ways to boost patients’ experiences in today’s high-expectation environment.(在当今这个期望值很高的环境中，医疗机构不断探索提高患者体验的方法。)”和下文“This article mainly dips into how they benefit both patients and healthcare establishments.(本文主要探讨它们如何使患者和医疗机构都受益。)”可知，空白处的内容应该提到了一种提高患者体验的具体方法。选项D“一个越来越受欢迎的现代方法是整合虚拟医疗接待员”符合语境，且引出下文，下文的they指代选项D中的virtual medical receptionists。故选D。 【17题详解】 根据上文“A virtual medical receptionist can also handle phone calls, emails, and live chats.(虚拟医疗接待员还可以处理电话、电子邮件和在线聊天。)”可知，空白处的内容应该与虚拟医疗接待员处理多种联系方式的优势有关。选项G“这允许患者选择他们的联系方式，提高了可访问性和便利性”符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文“However, dedicated virtual receptionists can efficiently manage calls and inquiries without compromising service quality.(然而，专门的虚拟接待员可以在不牺牲服务质量的情况下高效地管理电话和咨询。)”和下文“This allows healthcare providers to attend to several patients while maintaining high-quality care.(这使得医疗提供者能够在保持高质量护理的同时照顾多名患者。)”可知，空白处的内容应该提到虚拟接待员高效管理电话和咨询带来的好处。选项E“他们可以向患者发送预约提醒，降低错过预约率”符合语境。故选E。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Virtual medical receptionists can help deliver this customized experience.(虚拟医疗接待员可以帮助提供这种定制化的体验。)”可知，空白处的内容应该提到与定制化体验有关的内容。选项B“定制化的患者体验”符合语境，且引出下文。故选B。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Traditional receptionists typically come with salaries, benefits, and overhead costs linked to on-site staffing. On the other hand, hiring a virtual receptionist can reduce these costs as receptionists often work on a contract or freelance basis, offering payment flexibility.(传统的接待员通常伴随着与现场员工相关的工资、福利和开销成本。另一方面，雇佣虚拟接待员可以减少这些成本，因为接待员通常以合同或自由职业的方式工作，提供灵活的支付方式。)”可知，引入虚拟接待员可以节省成本。选项F“引入虚拟接待员可以为医疗实践带来明显的费用节省”符合语境。故选F。 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。 By my early 40s, I had exhausted all the hobbies that were supposed to make me feel better. I had started learning a new language, launched myself into an ____21____ pursuit of a craft and given yoga a second chance. And then, I decided to ____22____ for a ballet class. “But you’re not very ____23____,” my husband gently reminded me. He was right. Once, when I tried to lift my leg in an attempt to ____24____ , I nearly ____25____ myself. But I wanted to give it a ____26____. Though I’d anticipated my classes to be physically ____27____, I hadn’t ____28____ that my teacher’s command “to take up more space” would change my way of being in the world. When I sighed at my ____29____ of grace in the simple act, my teacher reminded me that ballet isn’t about perfection. ____30____, he said, it’s about striving for perfection. This felt like the best advice I’d ever received. Slowly, I started becoming more comfortable with the body. My posture still ____31____ adjusting, but the idea that my body isn’t rigid ____32____ me. Instead of noticing only the beginnings of older age ____33____ on me, I now learn to stand with more ____34____ and courage. Eight years into my ballet classes, at the age of 50, I am finally a ballerina. Why do I continue? Because when I do my daily ballet class, I focus on my breathing and move my body in ways that always remind me of everything that is ____35____. 21. A. unintentional B. unsuccessful C. unusual D. uncommon 22. A. sign up B. stand up C. make up D. pick up 23. A. fluent B. fascinated C. frequent D. flexible 24. A. sustain B. stretch C. shift D. sink 25. A. overcame B. assessed C. injured D. denied 26. A. shot B. chance C. motion D. dive 27. A. motivating B. astonishing C. demanding D. convincing 28. A. insisted B. acknowledged C. shared D. expected 29. A. knowledge B. lack C. proof D. applause 30. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. Therefore D. Rather 31. A. desires B. possesses C. requires D. occupies 32. A. encourages B. bothers C. disciplines D. annoys 33. A. resting B. missing C. investing D. falling 34. A. service B. confidence C. finance D. assistance 35. A. regular B. constant C. possible D. exceptional 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者参加芭蕾舞课，从一开始的不自信，到最后变得自信勇敢，发现一切皆有可能。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我开始学习一门新的语言，开始追求一门不成功的手艺，给了瑜伽第二次机会。A. unintentional无意的；B. unsuccessful不成功的；C. unusual不寻常的；D. uncommon不寻常的。根据前文“By my early 40s, I had exhausted all the hobbies that were supposed to make me feel better.(在我40岁出头的时候，我已经耗尽了所有应该让我感觉更好的爱好)”以及后文对各种尝试的描述可知，这些爱好都没有让作者感觉变好，所以这里表示对一种手艺的追求也是“不成功的”。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后，我决定报一个芭蕾舞班。A. sign up报名；B. stand up站起来；C. make up组成；D. pick up捡起。根据后文“for a ballet class”指报名参加芭蕾舞。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“但你不是很灵活，”我丈夫温柔地提醒我。A. fluent流利的；B. fascinated着迷的；C. frequent频繁的；D. flexible灵活的。根据上文“By my early 40s,”可知作者不再年轻，身体没有那么灵活。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一次，当我试图抬起腿伸展身体时，我差点受伤。A. sustain维持；B. stretch拉伸，伸展；C. shift移动；D. sink下沉。根据上文“I tried to lift my leg ”可知，抬腿是为了伸展身体，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一次，当我试图抬起腿伸展身体时，我差点受伤。A. overcame克服；B. assessed评估；C. injured伤害；D. denied否认。根据上文“ “But you’re not very  3 ,” my husband gently reminded me. He was right. ”因为作者身体不够灵活，在尝试抬腿伸展时，差点 “伤到” 自己。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我想试一试。A. shot尝试；B. chance机会；C. motion运动；D. dive潜水。根据后文“When I sighed at my ____9____ of grace in the simple act, my teacher reminded me that ballet isn’t about perfection.”描述了作者上课，可知尽管有困难，作者还是想 “试一试”。“give it a shot” 是固定短语，意为 “试一试”。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然我预料到我的课对体力的要求很高，但我没有想到老师“要占更多的空间”的命令会改变我在这个世界上的生活方式。A. motivating激励的；B. astonishing惊人的；C. demanding要求高的；D. convincing令人信服的。根据上文“for a ballet class”以及常识，芭蕾舞需要身体灵活，推测作者预料到芭蕾课在身体方面会“要求很高”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然我预料到我的课对体力的要求很高，但我没有想到老师“要占更多的空间”的命令会改变我在这个世界上的生活方式。A. insisted坚持；B. acknowledged承认；C. shared分享；D. expected期待，预料。呼应上文“Though I’d anticipated my classes to be physically”中anticipate，指作者没有 “预料到”老师“占据更多空间”的指令会改变她在世界上的存在方式。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我为自己在简单的动作中缺乏优雅而叹息时，老师提醒我，芭蕾不是完美的。A. knowledge知识；B. lack缺乏；C. proof证明；D. applause喝彩。根据上文“When I sighed ”可知，叹息是因为缺乏优雅。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，他说，这是关于追求完美。A. Otherwise否则；B. Besides此外；C. Therefore因此；D. Rather而不是。根据上文“ballet isn’t about perfection”可知，芭蕾不是完美，相反是追求完美。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的姿势仍然需要调整，但我的身体并不僵硬的想法鼓励了我。A. desires渴望；B. possesses拥有；C. requires需要；D. occupies占据。根据后文“adjusting”可知，作者的芭蕾舞姿势仍然需要调整，故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的姿势仍然需要调整，但我的身体并不僵硬的想法鼓励了我。A. encourages鼓励；B. bothers麻烦；C. disciplines惩罚；D. annoys惹恼。根据上文“but the idea that my body isn’t rigid”中but表示转折，说明虽然姿势还需要调整，但是作者的身体不是僵硬的这个想法“鼓励”了她。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，我学会了更有信心和勇气地站立，而不是仅仅注意到自己开始变老了。A. resting休息；B. missing错过；C. investing投资；D. falling落下。根据上文“noticing only the beginnings of older age”指作者不再只注意到年龄增长留在她身上的痕迹，fall on指某种情况或事件突然发生并影响到某人。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，我学会了更有信心和勇气地站立，而不是仅仅注意到自己开始变老了。A. service服务；B. confidence自信；C. finance经济；D. assistance帮助。根据后文“and courage”可知，作者变得更加自信和勇敢了。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因为当我每天上芭蕾课的时候，我专注于我的呼吸，用各种方式移动我的身体，总是提醒我一切都是可能的。A. regular定期的；B. constant持续的；C. possible可能的；D. exceptional卓越的。根据上文“Eight years into my ballet classes, at the age of 50, I am finally a ballerina. Why do I continue?(我上了8年芭蕾舞课，50岁的我终于成为了一名芭蕾舞演员。我为什么要继续？)”可知，50岁的作者成了芭蕾舞演员，说明一切都有可能。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Datiehua, ____36____ literal meaning is “beating the iron flower”, involves splashing liquid metal to create sparkling streaks of light. Sparks rained down ____37____ performers spraying (撒) molten iron to simulate (模拟) fireworks. During the performance Datiehua, a 6-meter-high double-layered flower shed is set up in an open space. The shed is densely covered with fresh willow branches, fireworks, firecrackers, ____38____ other items tied to it. More than 10 performers take turns ____39____ (use) flower rods to strike the iron at ____40____ temperature of over a thousand degrees onto the shed, forming iron flowers that reach over ten meters high. The iron flowers were ignited with fireworks and firecrackers, ____41____ (accompany) by the performance of “Dragon Piercing the Flower.” The scene is spectacular, thrilling, lively, and festive. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, ____42____ the development of Datiehua was the most prosperous, because of the social ____43____ (stable), there were “Iron Flower Fairs” in all counties and major market towns. And in 2008, Datiehua ____44____ (include) in the second batch of China’s national intangible _____45_____ (culture) heritage representative list. 【答案】36. whose 37. with 38. and 39. using 40. a 41. accompanied 42 when 43. stability 44. was included 45. cultural 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了打铁花这一传统技艺的表演形式与文化意义。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：“打铁花”，字面意思是“beating the iron flower”，涉及泼洒液态金属以产生闪烁的火花。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Datiehua，且关系词代替先行词在从句中作定语，修饰名词meaning，表示所属关系，应用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：伴随着表演者喷洒铁水来模拟烟花，火花像雨点般落下。此处是with复合结构，performers spraying molten iron是一个现在分词短语，作with的宾语补足语，表示伴随状态。故填with。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：棚子上密密麻麻地覆盖着新鲜的柳枝、烟花、鞭炮和其他绑在上面的物品。fresh willow branches，fireworks，firecrackers和other items是并列关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：十多名表演者轮流使用花棒，将一千多度高温的铁击打在棚子上，形成高达十多米的铁花。take turns doing sth.意为“轮流做某事”，调动作的连续性和重复性，强调轮流做某事的过程，每个动作之间的衔接比较紧密，有一种循环进行的感觉，所以此处应use“使用”的动名词，作宾语。故填using。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：十多名表演者轮流使用花棒，将一千多度高温的铁击打在棚子上，形成高达十多米的铁花。此处表示泛指“一个……的温度”，且temperature的发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：铁花被烟花和鞭炮点燃，伴随着“龙穿花”的表演。本句已有谓语动词were ignited，所以此处应用非谓语动词，accompany“陪伴”与其逻辑主语The iron flowers之间是被动关系，应用过去分词，作状语。故填accompanied。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：明清时期，由于社会稳定，打铁花的发展最为繁荣，各县和主要集镇都有“铁花会”。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Ming and Qing Dynasties，且关系词代替先行词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：明清时期，由于社会稳定，打铁花的发展最为繁荣，各县和主要集镇都有“铁花会”。本空作because of的宾语，用名词stability“稳定”。故填stability。 【44题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：2008年，打铁花被列入中国第二批国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目名录。根据时间状语In 2008可知，本句描述过去的动作和状态，故时态用一般过去时，且主语Datiehua与动词include“包含”之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was included。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：2008年，打铁花被列入中国第二批国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目名录。此处修饰名词heritage，应用形容词cultural“文化的”，作定语。故填cultural。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，最近你班同学对是否值得探索未知领域这个话题进行了讨论，请你给学校英文报写一篇投稿，介绍讨论情况。 1.班级同学的观点； 2.你的看法。 注意： 1.词数80字左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 On the exploration of the unknown ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 On the exploration of the unknown Recently our class had a heated discussion on whether it is worthwhile to explore the unknown. Some students think it is a waste of time and resources as the unknown may bring risks and uncertainties. However, others believe that exploring the unknown can lead to new discoveries, expand our knowledge, and bring about technological advancements. In my opinion, exploring the unknown is definitely worthwhile. It is the driving force behind human progress. Although there are risks, the potential benefits are far greater. We should embrace the unknown with curiosity and courage to create a better future. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给学校英文报写一篇投稿，说明班级同学对是否值得探索未知领域这个话题的观点以及自己的看法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 探索：explore→probe 导致：lead to→contribute to 扩大：expand→enlarge 值得的：worthwhile →rewarding 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：However, others believe that exploring the unknown can lead to new discoveries, expand our knowledge, and bring about technological advancements. 拓展句：However, others hold the belief that exploring the unknown can lead to new discoveries, expand our knowledge, and bring about technological advancements. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Some students think it is a waste of time and resources as the unknown may bring risks and uncertainties.（运用了as引导原因状语从句） 【高分句型2】Although there are risks, the potential benefits are far greater.（运用了although引导让步状语从句） 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Last week, frozen cookie dough (生面团) saved me from myself. It all started when the new neighbor across the street backed a U-Haul truck up to his house, walked a Ping-Pong table down the ramp and left it on his front lawn. He is a college student, and if you live in a college town, you understand that a Ping-Pong table on a front lawn is not just a Ping-Pong table. It’s a beer-pong table. I wouldn’t know the first thing about it if I hadn’t spent years living on the other side of town, closer to the university, where beer-pong tables could be seen here and there in the front yards. At the time, my husband and I shared a property line with 27 students, the sounds of beer pong extending late into the night and early into the morning. These students embraced beer pong as a lifestyle. The best we could do was move to a quieter part of town, which we did at great expense. And now, here was this guy, leaving a new beer-pong table within full view of my new kitchen window. I come from a long line of angry folks, and I have always hoped that I’d be the one to change. I have tried various means, which have helped soften the rage (怒火) I inherited, but it’s still in there, like lava bubbling inside a dormant (休眠的) volcano. Occasionally, the lava boils over and I say something I regret. The best way I know to repair the damage is with food. I’ve seen the way as a simple gift, such as a loaf of banana bread, can open the door of a heart that’s hurt, even if only a little. I walked right up to the student’s house, past that stupid table, knocked on the door and told him that it had to go. I expected him to feel sorry, apologize and agree. Instead, he returned my rage in kind. “Who the hell are you?” he asked. “And what gives you the right to make such a ridiculous demand?” I felt a pull on my arm: my husband. He’d seen the U-Haul and the table, and had predicted I’d be on the war path. As he pulled me away, I shouted at the kid and told him this wasn’t over. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式作答。 I was full of rage the rest of the day, but the next morning, I awoke, full of shame. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The student opened the door and looked down at the cookies on the plate. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 I was full of rage the rest of the day, but the next morning, I awoke, full of shame. I realized I had overreacted. Remembering that food could be a way to mend fences, I decided to bake some cookies. I made the cookie dough from the frozen one I had, shaping it into little balls and putting them in the oven. When they were done, the sweet smell filled the kitchen. Then I knocked on the neighbor’s door. The student opened the door and looked down at the cookies on the plate. His eyes widened in surprise. I took a deep breath and said, “I’m sorry for my outburst yesterday. I hope you can accept these cookies as a peace offering.” He was a bit taken aback at first, but then a smile spread across his face. “No, I should be the one to apologize. I was rude too,” he replied. We chatted for a while, and he told me he didn’t even know how to play beer-pong. In the end, he agreed to move the table to the backyard, and we parted as friends. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的邻居一张乒乓球桌拖过马路，放在他家前的草坪上，结果大学生晚上非常吵闹，作者十分愤怒。作者和邻居理论，两人发生了争吵。第二天作者意识到自己反应过度了，于是烤了曲奇饼作为道歉，修复了关系，化解了矛盾。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“那天余下的时间里，我充满了愤怒，但第二天早上，我醒来时，充满了羞愧”可知，第一段可描写作者决定烤曲奇饼作为给邻居的道歉。 ②由第二段首句内容“学生打开门，低头看了看盘子里的饼干”可知，第二段可描写作者道歉和邻居和好的经过。 2. 续写线索：感到羞愧——决定烤曲奇饼作为道歉——烤饼干——送饼干——道歉——和好 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①意识到：realize/be aware of ②想起：remember/recall ③决定：decide/resolve 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/astonishment ②粗鲁：rude/impolite 【点睛】【高分句型1】When they were done, the sweet smell filled the kitchen.（由when引导时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】Remembering that food could be a way to mend fences, I decided to bake some cookies.（由现在分词作状语以及that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年高二下学期3月学情调研 英语试题 命题单位：省扬中高中 句容三中 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 is the man worrying about? A. Whether he can make a doctor’s appointment. B. Whether his cough is treated properly. C Whether the treatment will work. 2. How many times has the man visited the town? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a café. B. In a repair store. C. In an office. 4. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night. 5 How does the woman guess the bowl’s age? A. By the color of it. B. By the shape of it. C. By the place where it was found. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the conversation mainly about? A. The future of animals. B. The endangered animals. C. The changes in animals’ diet. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Who is the man? A. A delivery man. B. A waiter. C. A restaurant owner. 9. What does the woman value most? A. Taking the cash. B. Serving food in time. C. Avoiding risky bike rides. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman want to do with the phone? A. Order a meal. B. Do some maths. C. Pay the bill. 11. What’s the bad side of technology according to the woman? A. It trains people to be lazy. B. It makes people worse at math. C. It takes some jobs away from humans. 12. What do the speakers agree on about technology? A. It helps people master more skills. B. It causes certain diseases to people. C. It allows people to do more creative thinking. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman want to work for the company? A. It is famous in its field. B. Her friend works there. C. The company pays the best. 14. Which technology of the company is most attractive to the woman? A. VR technology. B. Mobile phones. C. Green energy. 15. What does the woman think of electric cars? A. They need to be better designed. B. They have nothing to do with her. C. They are the best invention. 16. What will the company mainly work on in the future? A. Electric bikes. B. Reuse of their products. C. Volunteer work. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who first introduced Rubik’s Cube to the speaker? A. His grandmother. B. His teacher. C. His father. 18. Why did Rubik’s Cube interest the speaker at first? A. He liked colorful toys. B. He loved building blocks. C. He enjoyed hands-on activities. 19. How did Rubik’s Cube influence the speaker? A. It changed his attitude toward math. B. It made him popular among friends. C. It helped him get a degree. 20. What does the speaker plan to do in the future? A. Teach children to solve Rubik’s Cube. B. Make more creative Rubik’s Cubes. C. Sell Rubik’s Cubes worldwide. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A UPDATE YOUR NIGHTSTAND For You, My Hero Lisa Malooly For You. www.xlibris.com My Hero Hardback| Paperback| E-book $43.99|$20.99|$3.99 With each line of The Pledge of Allegiance as a guide, take a walk through time, reclaim the past, honor and possibly be a hero in the future. Journey Back Into The Vault In Search of My Faded Cuban Childhood Footprints Mario Cartaya www.xlibris.com Hardback| Paperback| E-book| Audiobook $31.99|$17.99|$3.99|$9.99 Travel with Mario Cartaya to the land of his birth in search of his forgotten Cuban childhood memories, original identity, and once-promised destiny — 56 years after his exile to America. Blue Bubble Gum Martha Goldner www.xlibris.com Hardback| Paperback| E-book $28.99|$14.99|$6.99 This book explores the amusing and peculiar characteristics of bubble gum, revealing its playful appeal and casting light on its whimsical nature for readers to enjoy. Litter Lady Leads in a Litter-filled Land Martha Goldner www.xlibris.com Hardback| Paperback| E-book $28.99|$14.99|$3.99 Lelen Martha Goldner delights children with another whimsical story that teaches young readers about the consequences of litter and the importance of keeping the Earth clean. 1. Which book will attract a person who is researching the cultural identity? A. For You, My Hero B. Journey Back Into The Vault C. Blue Bubble Gum D. Litter Lady Leads in a Litter-filled Land 2. What do the books by Martha Goldner have in common? A. They both focus on teaching children important values. B. Both of them are priced at less than $20 for the hardback version. C. Both of them are printed and published in the same formats. D. They both explore unique and interesting topics in a light-hearted way. 3. Where is this passage most likely to be taken from? A. A book-review column B. A new book introduction leaflet C. An online book-selling platform D. A publisher’s promotional document B Most people are aware that alcohol affects the brain, can damage the liver and can affect a pregnant woman’s developing baby. But that’s not all the trouble it can cause. “Because alcohol is water-soluble and spreads throughout the body, there’s not a single organ that’s not affected by heavy alcohol use,” says Dr. Attia. Regular drinking over time raises the risk of multiple cancers like head and neck cancer, liver cancer and breast cancer. These detrimental effects are just a sampling of how alcohol can harm the body. Actually, alcohol can contribute to 200-plus health conditions. “One thing that most people don’t connect with alcohol is mental health,” says Dr. Attia. “People use alcohol to self-treat depression and anxiety symptoms. In the short term, it seems helpful. In the long term, it’s worsening the problem.” Alcohol can also counteract the effect of medications designed to treat anxiety and depression, she adds. But wait, haven’t you read that alcohol, especially red wine, has some positive health benefits? “There’s a polyphenol (a type of plant compound) called resveratrol (白藜芦醇) in red wine that is beneficial,” says Dr. Attia. “It decreases inflammation in the epithelial cells that line the blood vessels. It penetrates the blood/ brain barrier and has protective effects. It reduces platelet aggregation and can prevent the formation of blood clots.” But before you grab that bottle of cabernet, consider this: “These polyphenols can be found in other substances, like grapes, raspberries and peanuts, or by taking supplements,” says Dr. Attia. “So even if there is a benefit to red wine, you don’t need to drink red wine to get this benefit. Eat the grapes instead!” As for the safe amount of alcohol, some guidelines suggest less is better, while the WHO claims there’s no safe amount. Dr. Attia agrees that any drinking is hazardous. December can be a difficult time to suddenly stop drinking alcohol. In fact, overindulging over the holidays is one reason for the Dry January movement, which encourages people to give up alcohol for the entire month. But you don’t have to wait until January. You can change your drinking habits now! 4. What is implied in the first paragraph? A. The known effects of alcohol are not very serious. B. People are aware of all the harm alcohol can cause. C. Alcohol has more negative impacts than commonly known. D. Alcohol’s harm to the brain and liver is overemphasized. 5. What does the underlined word “counteract” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. replace B. strengthen C. remove D. reduce 6. What is the main function of resveratrol mentioned in the passage? A. To protect the blood/ brain barrier. B. To prevent the appearance of blood clots. C. To worsen the symptoms of depression. D. To decrease the lining of blood vessels. 7. What will be talked about in the following part? A. Ways to regulate drinking behaviour. B. Reasons for a dry January movement. C. Alcohol’s effects on social relationships. D. Approaches to holding holiday celebrations. C As China’s animated film blockbuster Ne Zha 2 breaks box office records and receives critical praise, it has been revealed that the voice of its villain is China’s so-called coolest grandpa. Actor and model Wang Deshun, 89, who plays Wuliang Xianweng in the hit animated production, is seen by many as a perfect match for the character, who initially appears amiable (和蔼可亲的) but is later revealed to be cruel and ambitious. Born in Shenyang, in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, Wang worked as a tram conductor and factory worker before becoming a theatre actor aged 24. A quarter of a century later, he felt his acting career had hit a bottleneck, so he resigned and moved to Beijing with his wife and two children. He began working out so he could achieve accurate bodily expressions on the stage. At 65, Wang learned how to ride a horse. In 2015, at the age of 79, Wang walked the runaway shirtless during China Fashion Week, wowing many people online. When he reached 80, he received training from his daughter and became an amateur DJ. At 85, the veteran actor became China’s oldest person to receive a pilot’s licence. Wang played roles in many classic Chinese films and TV dramas such as Chuang Guandong in 2008, Reign of Assassins in 2010, and 20 Once Again in 2015. Wang said it took him three days to dub the character Wuliang Xianweng in June 2022. The production team only provided the lines he needed to perform, and he dubbed the character without knowing any of the plot lines. Despite being the voice for the antagonist (敌手) in Ne Zha 2, Wang was seen by some to be the main character Ne Zha. The brave and resilient character refused to submit to his fate, fighting stereotypes and injustice in the two films. Likewise, in real life, Wang has refused to be bound by social norms. “I do whatever I want to do. It is never too late,” he said. 8. Why is Wang Deshun called “China’s coolest grandpa”? A. Because he played the villain in Ne Zha 2 in an outstanding way. B. Because he kept challenging himself through diverse achievements. C. Because he walked the runaway shirtless during China Fashion Week. D. Because he became China’s oldest person to receive a pilot’s license. 9. Which of the following can best describe Wang Deshun’s personality? A Adventurous and curious. B. Amiable and ambitious. C. Cautious and disciplined. D. Cruel and dedicated. 10. Why is Wang compared to the character Ne Zha? A. Both show their ambition to break rules. B. Both are known for playing villain roles. C. Both determine to submit to social norms. D. Both refuse to accept various stereotypes. 11. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. Ne Zha 2: A Villain Voiced by an 89-Year-Old Actor B. A legendary life: From a Tram Conductor to a Theatre actor C. Breaking Boundaries: The Unconventional Journey of Wang Deshun D. Behind the scenes: The Voice Acting Journey of Ne Zha 2’s Antagonist D Before she goes to bed each night, Holly Wang logs on to DeepSeek for “therapy sessions”. Ever since January, when the amazing Chinese AI app was launched, the 28-year-old has brought her dilemmas and sorrows, including the recent death of her grandmother, to the chatbot. Its responses have resonated so deeply they have at times brought her to tears. “DeepSeek has been such an amazing counsellor. It has helped me look at things from different perspectives and does a better job than the paid counselling services I have tried,” says Holly. From writing reports and Excel formulas to planning trips, workouts and learning new skills, AI apps have found their way into many people’s lives across the world. In China, though, young people like Holly have been looking to AI for something not typically expected of computing and algorithms — emotional support. The first time she used DeepSeek, Holly asked it to write a tribute to her late grandmother. The app took all of five seconds to come up with a response, and it was so beautifully composed, stunning her. DeepSeek then gave a poetic explanation: “Remember that all these words that make you shiver merely echo those that have long existed in your soul. I am but the occasional valley you’ve passed through, and that allows you to hear the weight of your own voice.” Reflecting on this exchange on Chinese social media app RedNote, Holly tells the BBC: “I don’t know why I teared up reading this. Perhaps because it’s been a long, long time since I received such comfort in real life. I have been so weighed down by distant dreams and the endlessness of work that I have long forgotten my own voice and soul. Thank you, AI.” Holly rarely uses the other Chinese AI apps, “as they are not that great. DeepSeek can definitely outperform these apps in generating literary and creative content,” she says. Nan Jia, who co-authored a paper on AI’s potential in offering emotional support, suggests that these chatbots can “help people feel heard” in ways fellow humans may not. “Friends and family may be quick to offer practical solutions or advice when people just want to feel heard and understood. AI appears to be better able to empathize than human experts also because they ‘hear’ everything we share, unlike humans to whom we sometimes ask, ‘Are you actually hearing me?’” adds Nan. 12. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To analyze the economic impact of DeepSeek’s success. B. To show AI’s effectiveness in providing emotional support. C. To criticize traditional counseling services’ shortcomings. D. To compare various Chinese AI apps’ technical capabilities. 13 What did Holly initially ask DeepSeek to do? A. Develop new creative writing skills. B. Analyze her career development plan. C. Help her tackle overwhelming work pressure. D. Create a speech in memory of her grandmother. 14. What is the purpose of Holly using the RedNote according to the passage? A. To share users’ emotional interactions with AI B. To compare different AI applications’ performance C. To showcase DeepSeek’s technical advantages D. To promote DeepSeek’s counseling services 15. According to Nan Jia, why might AI be superior to humans in emotional support? A. It provides faster and more practical solutions. B. It records all user interactions more systematically. C. It excels in identifying with humans by lending an ear. D. It processes language more poetically and creatively. 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。 Healthcare institutions continuously explore ways to boost patients’ experiences in today’s high-expectation environment. ____16____. This article mainly dips into how they benefit both patients and healthcare establishments. Improved Communication Good communication is critical to providing top-class patient care. Virtual receptionists help healthcare facilities maintain transparent communication channels with patients. They are on hand to respond to questions quickly, cutting down on wait times for answers A virtual medical receptionist can also handle phone calls, emails, and live chats. ____17____. Enhanced Efficiency Traditional receptionists often need help with high call volumes and administrative tasks, which can result in mistakes and delays. However, dedicated virtual receptionists can efficiently manage calls and inquiries without compromising service quality. ____18____. This allows healthcare providers to attend to several patients while maintaining high-quality care. ____19____ Virtual medical receptionists can help deliver this customized experience. Using patient management software, receptionists can access histories, preferences, and past interactions. This enables them to offer service by addressing patients by name and recalling specific details about their treatment. Moreover, virtual receptionists can note concerns and preferences during interactions, which can be shared with healthcare providers for reference. Cost Efficiency ____20____ Traditional receptionists typically come with salaries, benefits, and overhead costs linked to on-site staffing. On the other hand, hiring a virtual receptionist can reduce these costs as receptionists often work on a contract or freelance basis, offering payment flexibility. In summary, investing in a virtual receptionist can significantly enhance the patient experience in healthcare settings. It’s a crucial way in an increasingly competitive healthcare industry. A. Increased patient satisfaction. B. Tailored patient experience. C. Studies show that 78% of patients prefer face-to-face interactions over virtual ones. D. An increasingly popular modern approach is integrating virtual medical receptionists. E. They can send appointment reminders to patients, lowering missed appointment rates. F. Introducing a virtual receptionist can cause evident expense savings for healthcare practices. G. This allows patients to choose their means of contact, enhancing accessibility and convenience. 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。 By my early 40s, I had exhausted all the hobbies that were supposed to make me feel better. I had started learning a new language, launched myself into an ____21____ pursuit of a craft and given yoga a second chance. And then, I decided to ____22____ for a ballet class. “But you’re not very ____23____,” my husband gently reminded me. He was right. Once, when I tried to lift my leg in an attempt to ____24____ , I nearly ____25____ myself. But I wanted to give it a ____26____. Though I’d anticipated my classes to be physically ____27____, I hadn’t ____28____ that my teacher’s command “to take up more space” would change my way of being in the world. When I sighed at my ____29____ of grace in the simple act, my teacher reminded me that ballet isn’t about perfection. ____30____, he said, it’s about striving for perfection. This felt like the best advice I’d ever received. Slowly, I started becoming more comfortable with the body. My posture still ____31____ adjusting, but the idea that my body isn’t rigid ____32____ me. Instead of noticing only the beginnings of older age ____33____ on me, I now learn to stand with more ____34____ and courage. Eight years into my ballet classes, at the age of 50, I am finally a ballerina. Why do I continue? Because when I do my daily ballet class, I focus on my breathing and move my body in ways that always remind me of everything that is ____35____. 21. A. unintentional B. unsuccessful C. unusual D. uncommon 22. A. sign up B. stand up C. make up D. pick up 23. A. fluent B. fascinated C. frequent D. flexible 24. A. sustain B. stretch C. shift D. sink 25. A. overcame B. assessed C. injured D. denied 26. A. shot B. chance C. motion D. dive 27 A. motivating B. astonishing C. demanding D. convincing 28. A. insisted B. acknowledged C. shared D. expected 29. A. knowledge B. lack C. proof D. applause 30. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. Therefore D. Rather 31. A. desires B. possesses C. requires D. occupies 32. A. encourages B. bothers C. disciplines D. annoys 33. A. resting B. missing C. investing D. falling 34. A. service B. confidence C. finance D. assistance 35. A. regular B. constant C. possible D. exceptional 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。 Datiehua, ____36____ literal meaning is “beating the iron flower”, involves splashing liquid metal to create sparkling streaks of light. Sparks rained down ____37____ performers spraying (撒) molten iron to simulate (模拟) fireworks. During the performance Datiehua, a 6-meter-high double-layered flower shed is set up in an open space. The shed is densely covered with fresh willow branches, fireworks, firecrackers, ____38____ other items tied to it. More than 10 performers take turns ____39____ (use) flower rods to strike the iron at ____40____ temperature of over a thousand degrees onto the shed, forming iron flowers that reach over ten meters high. The iron flowers were ignited with fireworks and firecrackers, ____41____ (accompany) by the performance of “Dragon Piercing the Flower.” The scene is spectacular, thrilling, lively, and festive. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, ____42____ the development of Datiehua was the most prosperous, because of the social ____43____ (stable), there were “Iron Flower Fairs” in all counties and major market towns. And in 2008, Datiehua ____44____ (include) in the second batch of China’s national intangible _____45_____ (culture) heritage representative list. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，最近你班同学对是否值得探索未知领域这个话题进行了讨论，请你给学校英文报写一篇投稿，介绍讨论情况。 1.班级同学的观点； 2.你的看法。 注意： 1.词数80字左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 On the exploration of the unknown ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Last week, frozen cookie dough (生面团) saved me from myself. It all started when the new neighbor across the street backed a U-Haul truck up to his house, walked a Ping-Pong table down the ramp and left it on his front lawn. He is a college student, and if you live in a college town, you understand that a Ping-Pong table on a front lawn is not just a Ping-Pong table. It’s a beer-pong table. I wouldn’t know the first thing about it if I hadn’t spent years living on the other side of town, closer to the university, where beer-pong tables could be seen here and there in the front yards. At the time, my husband and I shared a property line with 27 students, the sounds of beer pong extending late into the night and early into the morning. These students embraced beer pong as a lifestyle. The best we could do was move to a quieter part of town, which we did at great expense. And now, here was this guy, leaving a new beer-pong table within full view of my new kitchen window. I come from a long line of angry folks, and I have always hoped that I’d be the one to change. I have tried various means, which have helped soften the rage (怒火) I inherited, but it’s still in there, like lava bubbling inside a dormant (休眠的) volcano. Occasionally, the lava boils over and I say something I regret. The best way I know to repair the damage is with food. I’ve seen the way as a simple gift, such as a loaf of banana bread, can open the door of a heart that’s hurt, even if only a little. I walked right up to the student’s house, past that stupid table, knocked on the door and told him that it had to go. I expected him to feel sorry, apologize and agree. Instead, he returned my rage in kind. “Who the hell are you?” he asked. “And what gives you the right to make such a ridiculous demand?” I felt a pull on my arm: my husband. He’d seen the U-Haul and the table, and had predicted I’d be on the war path. As he pulled me away, I shouted at the kid and told him this wasn’t over. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式作答。 I was full of rage the rest of the day, but the next morning, I awoke, full of shame. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The student opened the door and looked down at the cookies on the plate. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$