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枣庄市2025届高三模拟考试 英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡上。 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。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has the man been doing? A. Revising for tests. B. Doing his homework. C. Planning for his vacation. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When did the man get up? A. At 6:00. B At 7:00. C. At 8:00. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next month? A. Start his own business. B. Join the woman’s company. C. Turn in his resignation letter. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a shop. B. At a bank. C. At a gym. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the hotel? A It’s expensive. B. It’s untidy. C. It’s not well equipped. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did the man discuss with his teacher? A. His test results. B. His illness. C. His mood. 7. Why did the teacher apologize to the man? A. She gave him little support. B. She didn’t tell him of the test. C. She forgot his absence from class. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The woman’s boss. B. The woman’s patient. C. The woman’s weekend. 9. What does the woman think of Mr. Trent? A. He is not responsible. B. He’s sometimes careless. C. He is helpful to customers. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What do we know about the woman? A. She is fluent in Spanish. B. She goes to Spain quite often. C. She’ll go on holiday in Spain. 11. How long will the course last? A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About three months. 12. Why does the man advise the woman to register early? A. The course is very popular. B. The registering time is limited. C. The number of places is decreased. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What do we know about the museum? A. It can be explored in one day. B. It only provides a virtual tour. C. It houses thousands of exhibits. 14. Where are the speakers? A. In Egypt. B. In the U.K. C. In Greece. 15. What did the speakers miss? A. The modern artwork. B. The ancient sculptures. C. The American carvings. 16. When will the museum close? A. At 3:00. B. At 4:00. C. At 5:00. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. How did people in ancient Iraq predict the weather? A. By observing cloud shapes. B. By studying animal behaviors. C. By measuring air dampness. 18. When did the first thermometer appear? A. In the mid 1400s. B. In the late 1500s. C. In the early 1900s. 19. What do you know about the Norwegian scientist’s method? A. It increased the speed. B. It took too much time. C. It made use of computers. 20. Why were balloons used to predict the weather? A. They cost much less. B. They were easy to operate. C. They could fly high enough. 第二部分 阅读（共两节；满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Great Basin Star Train on the Nevada Northern Railway Trip length: 3.5 hours. When to go: Summer for the best Milky Way viewing and pleasant weather. This celestial route operates out of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, National Historic Landmark where the state’s railroad was first built in 1905 to support copper mining in the region. Today, you’ll hop aboard a newly-decorated 1923 coach pulled by an antique diesel locomotive (内燃机车) at 7:15 p.m., to head through Steptoe Valley. Expect cinematic views of the valley and the setting sun before Great Basin National Park workers lead stargazing demos. You’ll eventually reach Star Flat, where you can stretch your legs and look into telescopes. The train’s astronomical interpreters give everyone enough time to cycle through seeing up to four different heavenly bodies, which may include everything from the rings of Saturn and star clusters to the Apollo moon landing sites and international Space Station. Fair warning: The Great Basin Star Trains run on Friday evenings from mid-May through mid-September, and generally sell out a year in advance. You’ll have a pretty good chance of obtaining a seat if you become a museum member ($30), as there’s a presale that kicks off August 1. Otherwise, tickets typically go on sale to the public around September 1 and have been known to sell out on the first day. Tip: A free guided tour of the museum complex is recommended before the evening star quest. And during the day, use your Great Basin Star Train ticket to get a 50 - percent off seat on one of the museum’s steam - powered, century - old locomotive. Trains embark at 4:30 p.m. daily. 21. Which is the best location of stargazing? A. Star Flat. B. The Railway Museum. C. Steptoe Valley. D. The Space Station. 22. What should you do to guarantee a train seat? A. Arrive early on departure day. B. Buy a ticket before September 1. C. Pay to be a museum member. D. Reserve group or student tickets. 23. What special offer can you get with a Great Basin Star Train ticket? A. Free meals during the journey. B. Free entry to the National Park. C. A free guided tour to the museum. D. A discount on an old steam train. B The traditional Chinese sport of dragon boat racing has swept across Latin America over the last decade. Popular with sports enthusiasts and amateurs, it has spread from one country to another. The vigorous sport requires 22 people to work together as one unit. They have to learn to be a complete crew and understand it’s necessary to work together, for the common good. As a competitive event, it has quickly attracted enthusiastic paddlers looking to stay fit. But somewhat unexpectedly it has also attracted enthusiasts who have discovered its significant healing benefits. This is particularly true among women recovering from breast cancer. While team training is demanding, dragon boat groups have helped breast cancer survivors thrive - overcoming not just cancer, but any doubts about their capabilities on the water. This was the goal of Floribeth Campos de Finizio, president of Pink Warriors Panama, when she started the dragon boat team with 14 members five years ago. Originally setting out to inspire survivors to “move forward after cancer”, Pink Warriors Panama has grown to a 40 - member team. “Many of the women who row today had never done sports before, so this is a great achievement for a group like ours,” de Finizio said. “We are incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved. We proved that it’s possible to become athletes after cancer.” A growing pool of academic research has shown that dragon boat racing can make a significant difference in helping survivors who have undergone breast cancer treatment or surgery to recover. Research pioneered by Don McKenzie at Canada’s University of British Columbia in 1996 found paddling helps cancer survivors avoid painful swelling caused by the tumour removal. Inspired by McKenzie’s work and subsequent research, “pink boat” events have sprouted across Latin America. Teams promote the fitness and team - building benefits of joining a dragon boat team while spreading the word about its health benefits. 24. What do we know about dragon boat racing from Paragraph 1? A. It’s suitable for women. B. It requires close teamwork. C. It started a China craze. D. It caters for Western culture. 25. What is the new - found concern of dragon boat racing? A. Its recovery effect. B. Its popularity in the west. C. Its cultural influence. D. Its team - building benefits. 26. What can we learn from de Finizio’s words in Paragraph 4? A. They trained excellent athletes. B. She takes pride in her teammates. C. They showed their sportsmanship. D. She cares about her partners’ health. 27. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning McKenzie’s work? A. To draw a conclusion. B. To offer further evidence. C. To present new findings. D. To compare different ideas. C To the Yurok Tribe who inhabit northern California, the Klamath River is ‌“the bloodline, the lifeblood of the people” because of the vast numbers of Chinook and coho salmon and steelhead trout that used to migrate upstream and into its tributaries (支流) to lay eggs each year. Dam-building for hydro-electricity, which began in 1908, had a catastrophic impact on this once abundant resource, cutting off the fishes’ routes to their spawning sites. But now, after decades of negotiation involving federal and state authorities, and local environmental groups, four major dams have been removed, and the salmon and trout can travel upriver once again. The first dam came down in the summer of 2023, with the removal of the others - the largest more than 50 meters in height and 225 meters long - beginning in early 2024 and completed towards the end of the year. According to the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, which has overseen the project, fish now have access to more than 640 kilometers of river in the Klamath’s upper basin. The US non-profit environmental group American Rivers has welcomed the project. ‌“The Klamath is significant not only because it is the biggest dam removal and river restoration effort in history, but because it shows that we can right historic wrongs and make big, bold dreams a reality for our rivers and communities,” says California director Ann Willis. Ongoing restoration efforts are focusing on reseeding the nearly 900 hectares of previously submerged land with native tree species, as well as monitoring the river for both water quality and returning fish numbers. According to American Rivers, there are more than 500,000 dams in the USA, 8 per cent of which are more than 50 years old - the average lifespan of a dam. Dams are the leading cause of freshwater biodiversity loss, the group says, and a source of methane (甲烷) emissions due to decomposing organic matter, a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. 28. Why is the Klamath River significant to the Yurok Tribe? A. It supplies electricity for them. B. It is a major shipping route. C. It is rich in fishery resources. D. It is a source of its culture. 29. What effects did the dam-building have on the fish? A It destroyed its natural habitats. B. It threatened its food chain. C. It blocked its migration routes. D. It resulted in its extinction. 30. What does Ann Willis think of the project? A. It’s a risky attempt. B. It’s highly profitable. C. It’s of great social value. D. It’s a corrective action. 31. What is the purpose of the text? A. To advocate ecosystem protection. B. To criticize dam-buildings on rivers. C. To reflect on the past wrong-doings. D. To report a nature restoration project. D As climate change continues to be a contributing factor to the frequency and intensity of disaster events, timely and effective preparedness can save lives and protect property. But according to a recent study in University of Michigan, nearly half of the young people surveyed on disaster preparedness showed they lack readiness for any type of disaster event during a period when climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. Surveying 1,083 individuals aged 14 to 24 through text messaging, the University’s My Voice project brought to the forefront the attitudes young people hold regarding disaster preparedness. Of those surveyed, 47% of the young people disclosed having no readiness planning in potential disasters, with finances and lack of resources being cited as primary reasons for their lack of readiness. “While respondents felt there were actions they could take now to prepare for a future disaster, some were unsure of the most effective readiness approaches they and their communities could take,” said Katherine Kruger, lead author and a Ph.D. student at the U-M School of Nursing. “Youth are significant stakeholders in developing strategies to be ready for disaster and their insights can lead to policy development that allow youth to prioritize the effective readiness strategies to reduce the potentially destructive impacts and promote individual and community resilience” Kruger added. Inclusion of young individuals in readiness planning is crucial. They provide unique perspectives that can greatly enhance strategies designed to boost resilience (适应力) both at the individual and community levels. The study’s findings highlight an opportunity to engage youth in readiness efforts that empower them and strengthen the larger emergency management framework. Young people’s capacities for innovation and communication are valuable assets in disaster response and recovery. “Our research underscores the need for including young people as key stakeholders in disaster preparedness.” Kruger said. “As highlighted by the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction’s Youth Engagement Action Plan, their active contribution is indispensable.” 32. What makes disaster preparedness vital? A. The changing lifestyle of the youth. B. The loss of natural resources. C. The rising risks of climate change. D. The lack of safety awareness. 33. What are nearly half of young people surveyed like? A. Unprepared. B. Dismissive. C. Confident. D. Fearful. 34. Why is young people’s involvement crucial? A. They are creative. B. They are innocent. C. They are sociable. D. They are ambitious. 35. What does the underlined word “underscores” mean in the last paragraph? A. Discovers. B Argues. C. Advocates. D. Emphasizes. 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。 Just as your body needs exercise to stay healthy, so does your brain. Modern neuroscience (神经科学) reveals that the brain possesses lifelong neuroplasticity. That means you can boost the ability to renew neural pathways at any age. ___36___ Building real-world social plans offers a powerful way to activate the brain. Live human interaction has multiple benefits, including preventing isolation. Make a date to try something new with a friend. ___37___ Such activities generate compound stimulation that sparks collaboration between brain regions, a benefit rarely achieved through isolated tasks. Physical movement, particularly dance, provides unique cognitive (认知的) benefits. ___38___ Whether it’s country and western line dancing or following a salsa routine, synchronizing your body to choreography gives you the opportunity to blend creativity and concentration. Directing daily life without digital aids can also sharpen the mind. ___39___ It will engage the brain in decision making and spatial reasoning. This active exploration maintains cognitive flexibility and often reveals hidden gems—a charming cafe or an art gallery you'd otherwise overlook. ___40___ Modern hearing aids preserve auditory input, which is crucial for language processing and social engagement. If you’ve been saying “Sorry, can you repeat that?” a lot lately, consult with a doctor. Hearing aids are tiny and available OTC these days! A hearing boost helps keep the brain stronger as you age. A. Seize the chance to hit the dance floor. B. Equally important is hearing maintenance. C. You can go and take a painting class or see a play. D. Turn off GPS and use an old-fashioned paper map. E. Muscle memory significantly slows cognitive decline. F. Such extended learning can help improve your memory. G. The key lies in doing things to stimulate the brain networks. 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。 Preeti Maske had no idea that a new hobby would turn into a passion, and then a profession with five Guinness World Records. At school, Maske ___41___ hockey and basketball at state level. After ___42___ and motherhood, sports were firmly in her past. But a surprise first place ___43___ in a five km fun run at her children’s school ___44___ her competitive spirit back. She took up ___45___ at the age of 40, and went on a long journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. As one of the few women in the group, she came with its own ___46___. “Keeping up with male riders was ___47___,” she says. “I was slower, but when I ___48___ with them, whenever they said, ‘Let’s go,’ I would say, ‘Let’s go’—even though they had been ___49___ for a while. Maske failed in her first ____50____ at setting a world record to cycle the 6,000-km Golden Quadrilateral Highway. But the ____51____ only motivated her to train harder and achieve records one after the other. Her latest cycling milestone ____52____ her from Bhutan to India through Nepal, a ____53____ of 1,803 km in 10 days, 18 hours and 40 minutes completely unsupported. People of all ages write to tell her that she is their ____54____. One of her friends who didn’t know how to ride a bicycle rented one, ____55____, completed a 100-km ride, and dedicated it to her. 41. A. played B. loved C. watched D. studied 42. A. departure B. injury C. marriage D. retirement 43. A. victory B. entry C. target D. response 44. A. lasted B. brought C. looked D. held 45. A. hockey B. cycling C. basketball D. running 46 A. advantage B. chance C. favour D. challenge 47. A. proud B. shocking C. tough D. joyful 48. A. fell behind B. caught up C. got along D. came over 49. A. resting B. talking C. joking D. riding 50. A. final B. attempt C. target D. journey 51. A. loss B. hope C. inspiration D. dream 52. A. made B. gave C. took D. registered 53. A. success B. round C. circle D. figure 54. A. symbol B. inspiration C. follower D. record 55. A. paid B. insisted C. managed D. wished 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个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the vast 400-square-kilometer area of the Kuaiji Mountain in Shaoxing, East China’s Zhejiang Province, a collection of torreya trees (香榧) has stood the test of time. Among them ___56___(be) tens of thousands of trees that are over 100 years old, with nearly 100 trees exceeding 1,000 years ___57___age. Zhan’ao village is located at the heart of this ancient Chinese torreya tree group. For centuries, generations of villagers have dedicated ___58___(them) to safeguarding these natural wonders. The 63-year-old Huang Tianming is one such guardian. He and his own family ___59___(care) for Chinese torreya trees for over four decades. According to Huang, ___60___has been dedicated to caring for more than 26 Chinese torreya trees of over 100 years old, he spends more than 200 days every year in the Chinese torreya forest, weeding, fertilizing and pruning. In his family, six generations ___61___(involve) in the conservation effort, with the ___62___(old) member being 98 years old. Nowadays, when Huang climbs the mountain, he often brings along his grandchildren. The Chinese torreya trees are particularly sensitive to climate change. Heavy snowfall, for example, can damage the trees if not ___63___(remove) promptly. “___64___ you treat the Chinese torreya trees well, they will return the favor,” Huang noted, as the Chinese torreya trees are not only environmentally significant, but also serve as an economic resource. The wood of the tree is ____65____(high) prized for its quality, and its fruits have various culinary (烹饪) uses such as in chocolate and nuts. This sentiment reflects the deep symbolic relationship between humans and nature. 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 66. 假定你是李华。在英语课上，外教Mr Smith经常采用“同伴合作”方式改作文。请你给他写一封邮件，建议使用人工智能 (AI) 工具，如Deepseek批改，内容包括： 1.你的建议； 2.你的理由。 注意： 1.词数 80 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分 25 分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Brian Peterson worked as a car designer at Kia Motors in Santa Ana, California. He had just moved into his fourth-floor apartment from Miami with his wife and children several months before. Outside their house, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner, sometimes keeping them awake at night. Peterson would pass the guy on his way to his work every day, but they never spoke. One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does in his living room when his peace was disturbed again. Inspired by the book’s message about the power of love in action, Peterson made an unexpected decision. He was going to go outside and introduce himself. In their conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He had moved to Southern California from Kentucky to pursue a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. Peterson felt touched with his battle with life. And he also saw beauty in the man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, had overgrown fingernails, and probably hadn’t had a shower in close to a year. Inspired by his story and the life inside of him, Peterson, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush for about eight years, found himself asking if he could paint Faris’ portrait. Faris said yes. Working from a black-and-white photo taken with his phone, Peterson created a 30-by-40-inch canvas portrait, which vividly showed Faris’ personality and life story by the choice of colors. 注意： 1. 续写的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Peterson invited Faris to sign the portrait with himself. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the money, Faris decided to record an album (唱片). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 枣庄市2025届高三模拟考试 英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡上。 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。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has the man been doing? A. Revising for tests. B. Doing his homework. C. Planning for his vacation. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: The coming exams and plans are driving me crazy. M: It’s the same for me. I’m up to my neck in preparing for the finals, but at least we’ll have a vacation soon. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When did the man get up? A. At 6:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 8:00. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Why didn’t you wake me up at seven like I asked you to? W: Seven? I thought you asked me not to wake you up at seven so I let you sleep an hour longer! 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next month? A. Start his own business. B. Join the woman’s company. C. Turn in his resignation letter. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: I turned in my resignation letter last week. But I’ll still be here until the end of the month. W: Are you planning to start your own business? M: Yes, I’ve been saving up money for the past two years. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a shop. B. At a bank. C. At a gym. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, I would like to check my balance. Here is my card. M: OK. Please type in your password and press “Yes.” OK. You have $5,000 in your account. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the hotel? A. It’s expensive. B. It’s untidy. C. It’s not well equipped. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Anne, I’m booking our accommodations. How about this place? It’s really inexpensive. And it’s as clean as any of these other places. W: I don’t know. There’s no swimming pool... or air conditioning. Can’t we stay somewhere nice for a change? 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did the man discuss with his teacher? A. His test results. B. His illness. C. His mood. 7. Why did the teacher apologize to the man? A. She gave him little support. B. She didn’t tell him of the test. C. She forgot his absence from class. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Did you speak to your teacher? M: Yes, I had a word with her yesterday. And she said that she was disappointed in me. She told me I should have done better. W: Oh, dear! You must have been upset. M: Yes! It was completely unexpected. I reminded her that I had been ill and missed some lessons. Actually, she admitted that she had forgotten about my illness. She apologized for forgetting. And she promised me that she would support me in any way necessary. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The woman’s boss. B The woman’s patient. C. The woman’s weekend. 9. What does the woman think of Mr. Trent? A. He is not responsible. B. He’s sometimes careless. C. He is helpful to customers. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Emma. Are you enjoying your new Saturday job at the cafe? W: Yes, it’s fine. M: What’s your boss like? W: Mr. Trent? Oh, he’s very cheerful. He’s good to work for, because he’s patient and he always tries to help if you don’t understand something. M: He sounds like an ideal boss. W: Well, yes and no. He’s very easy - going, but last week he went home early. We took the keys with him, so we couldn’t leave the cafe when we finished until the keys were sent back. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What do we know about the woman? A. She is fluent in Spanish. B. She goes to Spain quite often. C. She’ll go on holiday in Spain. 11. How long will the course last? A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About three months. 12. Why does the man advise the woman to register early? A. The course is very popular. B. The registering time is limited. C. The number of places is decreased. 【答案】10. B 11. C 12. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, Newington Adult Education Centre. How can I help? W: Well, I’m interested in learning Spanish. I’m calling to find out what courses you offer. I haven’t studied Spanish before, but I know a few words and phrases because I go to Spain quite often on holiday. M: It sounds like the Beginner Stage 2 class would be right for you. W: Ah, great. When the next course starts? And where is it? M: Well, the autumn term starts in the second week of September and ends in the first week of December. It takes place here at the Adult Education Centre, Room 19. W: OK. When does registration start? M: It starts in July. And I recommend that you register early, as the classes will fill up quickly. W: Thanks. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What do we know about the museum? A. It can be explored in one day. B. It only provides a virtual tour. C. It houses thousands of exhibits. 14. Where are the speakers? A In Egypt. B. In the U.K. C. In Greece. 15. What did the speakers miss? A. The modern artwork. B. The ancient sculptures. C. The American carvings. 16. When will the museum close? A. At 3:00. B. At 4:00. C. At 5:00. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: The artworks and artifacts in this museum are incredible. M: I know, I can’t believe there is such a well - organized collection from all over the world. W: Yeah, we’ve seen sculptures from ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as paintings from North and South America. M: I don’t think we’ll be able to see all of the exhibits in a single day. I wish we had more time. W: You’re right. I heard there are thousands of items on display here. M: Do you think we should go back tomorrow? W: I’m not sure. There are still lots of other great sites around London. M: Oh, look at this. It’s a brochure for a virtual tour of the museum. W: That’s so cool, Look! We can take a virtual tour of the modern artwork showcase that we skipped this morning. M: Nice, Let’s do that once we’re home from our trip. W: OK. It’s 4 p.m. now, so we’ve still got an hour to wander around the museum until it closes. M: Hey, let’s check out the exhibit on Northern India. That looks really cool. W: Great idea! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. How did people in ancient Iraq predict the weather? A. By observing cloud shapes. B. By studying animal behaviors. C. By measuring air dampness. 18. When did the first thermometer appear? A. In the mid 1400s. B. In the late 1500s. C. In the early 1900s. 19. What do you know about the Norwegian scientist’s method? A. It increased the speed. B. It took too much time. C. It made use of computers. 20. Why were balloons used to predict the weather? A. They cost much less. B. They were easy to operate. C. They could fly high enough. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, everyone, my name’s Marion Fordham and I’m a climate scientist. I’m here today to talk to you about the history of weather forecasting. Records from as far back as 600 BCE from Babylon, in ancient Iraq, suggest that cloud shapes were used to make forecasts. Different animal behaviors were used to predict short-term weather patterns in Japan and many other nations. Methods of weather forecasting remained unchanged for the next 2,000 years or so, until technological breakthroughs led to greater accuracy. The first of these, in the mid-15th century, measured how damp air was. The first thermometer, which was used to measure temperature, was created in the late 16th century and improved weather predictions. By the start of the 20th century, a Norwegian scientist employed mathematical calculations for forecasts, starting in 1904. It was time-consuming, as computers hadn’t been invented yet. In the 1920s, electrical equipment for recording weather-related data had become more reliable. Airplanes of the time were still unable to fly high enough to gather relevant information, so balloons performed this role instead as they were able to travel up to 30 kilometers above the earth’s surface before bursting. Since the first satellite to be sent into space specially to help with forecasts was launched in 1960, this technology has been a continuous presence above earth. 第二部分 阅读（共两节；满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Great Basin Star Train on the Nevada Northern Railway Trip length: 3.5 hours. When to go: Summer for the best Milky Way viewing and pleasant weather. This celestial route operates out of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, National Historic Landmark where the state’s railroad was first built in 1905 to support copper mining in the region. Today, you’ll hop aboard a newly-decorated 1923 coach pulled by an antique diesel locomotive (内燃机车) at 7:15 p.m., to head through Steptoe Valley. Expect cinematic views of the valley and the setting sun before Great Basin National Park workers lead stargazing demos. You’ll eventually reach Star Flat, where you can stretch your legs and look into telescopes. The train’s astronomical interpreters give everyone enough time to cycle through seeing up to four different heavenly bodies, which may include everything from the rings of Saturn and star clusters to the Apollo moon landing sites and international Space Station. Fair warning: The Great Basin Star Trains run on Friday evenings from mid-May through mid-September, and generally sell out a year in advance. You’ll have a pretty good chance of obtaining a seat if you become a museum member ($30), as there’s a presale that kicks off August 1. Otherwise, tickets typically go on sale to the public around September 1 and have been known to sell out on the first day. Tip: A free guided tour of the museum complex is recommended before the evening star quest. And during the day, use your Great Basin Star Train ticket to get a 50 - percent off seat on one of the museum’s steam - powered, century - old locomotive. Trains embark at 4:30 p.m. daily. 21. Which is the best location of stargazing? A. Star Flat. B. The Railway Museum. C. Steptoe Valley. D. The Space Station. 22. What should you do to guarantee a train seat? A. Arrive early on departure day. B. Buy a ticket before September 1. C. Pay to be a museum member. D. Reserve group or student tickets. 23. What special offer can you get with a Great Basin Star Train ticket? A. Free meals during the journey. B. Free entry to the National Park. C. A free guided tour to the museum. D. A discount on an old steam train. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了内华达州北部铁路上的大盆地之星列车之旅。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“You’ll eventually reach Star Flat, where you can stretch your legs and look into telescopes. The train’s astronomical interpreters give everyone enough time to cycle through seeing up to four different heavenly bodies(你最终会到达Star Flat，在那里你可以伸伸腿，用望远镜观察。火车上的天文解说员让每个人都有足够的时间来观赏多达四个不同的天体)”可知，在Star Flat可以使用望远镜看星星，还有天文讲解员讲解，所以Star Flat是最佳观星地点。故选A项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“You’ll have a pretty good chance of obtaining a seat if you become a museum member ($30), as there’s a presale that kicks off August 1. Otherwise, tickets typically go on sale to the public around September 1 and have been known to sell out on the first day. ( 如果你成为博物馆的会员，你将有很大的机会获得一个座位（30美元），因为8月1日开始预售。否则，门票通常会在9月1日左右向公众出售，并且在第一天就被抢购一空。)”可知，成为博物馆会员有很大机会获得座位，而一般公众票通常在9月1日左右发售且第一天就可能售罄，所以要保证有座位，需付费成为博物馆会员。故选C项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“And during the day, use your Great Basin Star Train ticket to get a 50 - percent off seat on one of the museum’s steam - powered, century - old locomotive.( 在白天，用你的大盆地之星火车车票可以享受博物馆蒸汽动力的百年机车的半价优惠。)”可知，凭大盆地之星列车的车票可以在博物馆的蒸汽火车上享受五折优惠。故选D项。 B The traditional Chinese sport of dragon boat racing has swept across Latin America over the last decade. Popular with sports enthusiasts and amateurs, it has spread from one country to another. The vigorous sport requires 22 people to work together as one unit. They have to learn to be a complete crew and understand it’s necessary to work together, for the common good. As a competitive event, it has quickly attracted enthusiastic paddlers looking to stay fit. But somewhat unexpectedly it has also attracted enthusiasts who have discovered its significant healing benefits. This is particularly true among women recovering from breast cancer. While team training is demanding, dragon boat groups have helped breast cancer survivors thrive - overcoming not just cancer, but any doubts about their capabilities on the water. This was the goal of Floribeth Campos de Finizio, president of Pink Warriors Panama, when she started the dragon boat team with 14 members five years ago. Originally setting out to inspire survivors to “move forward after cancer”, Pink Warriors Panama has grown to a 40 - member team. “Many of the women who row today had never done sports before, so this is a great achievement for a group like ours,” de Finizio said. “We are incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved. We proved that it’s possible to become athletes after cancer.” A growing pool of academic research has shown that dragon boat racing can make a significant difference in helping survivors who have undergone breast cancer treatment or surgery to recover. Research pioneered by Don McKenzie at Canada’s University of British Columbia in 1996 found paddling helps cancer survivors avoid painful swelling caused by the tumour removal. Inspired by McKenzie’s work and subsequent research, “pink boat” events have sprouted across Latin America. Teams promote the fitness and team - building benefits of joining a dragon boat team while spreading the word about its health benefits. 24. What do we know about dragon boat racing from Paragraph 1? A. It’s suitable for women. B. It requires close teamwork. C. It started a China craze. D. It caters for Western culture. 25. What is the new - found concern of dragon boat racing? A. Its recovery effect. B. Its popularity in the west. C. Its cultural influence. D. Its team - building benefits. 26. What can we learn from de Finizio’s words in Paragraph 4? A. They trained excellent athletes. B. She takes pride in her teammates. C. They showed their sportsmanship. D. She cares about her partners’ health. 27. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning McKenzie’s work? A. To draw a conclusion. B. To offer further evidence. C. To present new findings. D. To compare different ideas. 【答案】24. B 25. A 26. B 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了龙舟比赛这一中国传统运动在拉丁美洲的流行情况，特别是它对乳腺癌康复者的积极影响。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The vigorous sport requires 22 people to work together as one unit. They have to learn to be a complete crew and understand it’s necessary to work together, for the common good.(这项充满活力的运动需要22个人像一个整体一样协同合作。他们必须学会成为一个完整的团队，并明白为了共同的利益而齐心协力是必要的。)”可知，赛龙舟需要22个人像一个整体一样协同合作，他们必须学会成为一个完整的团队。这表明赛龙舟需要紧密的团队合作。故选B。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But somewhat unexpectedly it has also attracted enthusiasts who have discovered its significant healing benefits. This is particularly true among women recovering from breast cancer.(但出乎意料的是，它还吸引了一些爱好者，这些人发现了它具有显著的治愈功效。这在从乳腺癌中康复的女性群体中表现得尤为明显。)”以及第五段“A growing pool of academic research has shown that dragon boat racing can make a significant difference in helping survivors who have undergone breast cancer treatment or surgery to recover.(越来越多的学术研究表明，赛龙舟在帮助接受过乳腺癌治疗或手术的幸存者康复方面能起到显著作用。)”可知，他们发现了这项运动具有显著的治愈功效，尤其是在从乳腺癌中康复的女性群体中。并且越来越多的学术研究表明，赛龙舟在帮助接受过乳腺癌治疗或手术的幸存者康复方面能起到显著作用。所以赛龙舟新发现的关注点是它的康复效果。故选A。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段““Many of the women who row today had never done sports before, so this is a great achievement for a group like ours,” de Finizio said. “We are incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved. We proved that it’s possible to become athletes after cancer.”(de Finizio说：“如今许多划船的女性以前从未进行过体育运动，所以对于像我们这样的团队来说，这是一项了不起的成就。我们为所取得的一切成就感到无比自豪。我们证明了在战胜癌症后也有可能成为运动员。”)”可知，如今许多划船的女性以前从未进行过体育运动，所以对于像她们这样的团队来说，这是一项了不起的成就。de Finizio表示她们为所取得的一切成就感到无比自豪。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“A growing pool of academic research has shown that dragon boat racing can make a significant difference in helping survivors who have undergone breast cancer treatment or surgery to recover. Research pioneered by Don McKenzie at Canada’s University of British Columbia in 1996 found paddling helps cancer survivors avoid painful swelling caused by the tumour removal.(越来越多的学术研究表明，龙舟竞渡在帮助接受过乳腺癌治疗或手术的幸存者康复方面能起到显著作用。1996年，加拿大英属哥伦比亚大学的Don McKenzie率先开展的研究发现，划船有助于癌症幸存者避免因肿瘤切除而导致的疼痛性肿胀。)”可知，越来越多的学术研究表明龙舟竞渡对癌症幸存者康复有作用。所以作者提及Don McKenzie的研究的目的是提供进一步的证据。故选B。 C To the Yurok Tribe who inhabit northern California, the Klamath River is ‌“the bloodline, the lifeblood of the people” because of the vast numbers of Chinook and coho salmon and steelhead trout that used to migrate upstream and into its tributaries (支流) to lay eggs each year. Dam-building for hydro-electricity, which began in 1908, had a catastrophic impact on this once abundant resource, cutting off the fishes’ routes to their spawning sites. But now, after decades of negotiation involving federal and state authorities, and local environmental groups, four major dams have been removed, and the salmon and trout can travel upriver once again. The first dam came down in the summer of 2023, with the removal of the others - the largest more than 50 meters in height and 225 meters long - beginning in early 2024 and completed towards the end of the year. According to the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, which has overseen the project, fish now have access to more than 640 kilometers of river in the Klamath’s upper basin. The US non-profit environmental group American Rivers has welcomed the project. ‌“The Klamath is significant not only because it is the biggest dam removal and river restoration effort in history, but because it shows that we can right historic wrongs and make big, bold dreams a reality for our rivers and communities,” says California director Ann Willis. Ongoing restoration efforts are focusing on reseeding the nearly 900 hectares of previously submerged land with native tree species, as well as monitoring the river for both water quality and returning fish numbers. According to American Rivers, there are more than 500,000 dams in the USA, 8 per cent of which are more than 50 years old - the average lifespan of a dam. Dams are the leading cause of freshwater biodiversity loss, the group says, and a source of methane (甲烷) emissions due to decomposing organic matter, a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. 28. Why is the Klamath River significant to the Yurok Tribe? A. It supplies electricity for them. B. It is a major shipping route. C. It is rich in fishery resources. D. It is a source of its culture. 29. What effects did the dam-building have on the fish? A It destroyed its natural habitats. B. It threatened its food chain. C. It blocked its migration routes. D. It resulted in its extinction. 30. What does Ann Willis think of the project? A. It’s a risky attempt. B. It’s highly profitable. C. It’s of great social value. D. It’s a corrective action. 31. What is the purpose of the text? A. To advocate ecosystem protection. B. To criticize dam-buildings on rivers. C. To reflect on the past wrong-doings. D. To report a nature restoration project. 【答案】28. C 29. C 30. D 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了美国拆除克拉马斯河上四座大坝的生态修复项目，该项目让鱼类可再次洄游，还提及后续的恢复工作。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“To the Yurok Tribe who inhabit northern California, the Klamath River is ‘the bloodline, the lifeblood of the people’ because of the vast numbers of Chinook and coho salmon and steelhead trout that used to migrate upstream and into its tributaries (支流) to lay eggs each year. (对于居住在加利福尼亚州北部的尤罗克部落来说，克拉马斯河是‘人们的血脉、生命线’，因为每年都有大量的奇努克鲑鱼、银鲑和虹鳟鱼向上游洄游到其支流产卵。)”可知，克拉马斯河对尤罗克部落很重要是因为它拥有丰富的渔业资源。故选C项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Dam-building for hydro-electricity, which began in 1908, had a catastrophic impact on this once abundant resource, cutting off the fishes’ routes to their spawning sites. (始于1908年的水电大坝建设，对这一曾经丰富的资源造成了灾难性的影响，切断了鱼类前往产卵地的路线。)”可知，大坝建设阻断了鱼类前往产卵地的路线，即洄游路线。故选C项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The Klamath is significant not only because it is the biggest dam removal and river restoration effort in history, but because it shows that we can right historic wrongs and make big, bold dreams a reality for our rivers and communities. (克拉马斯河项目意义重大，不仅因为这是历史上最大规模的大坝拆除和河流修复工程，还因为它表明我们可以纠正历史错误，让我们的河流和社区实现伟大、大胆的梦想。)”可知，安·威利斯认为该项目是一种纠正性的行动。故选D项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“But now, after decades of negotiation involving federal and state authorities, and local environmental groups, four major dams have been removed, and the salmon and trout can travel upriver once again. (但现在，经过联邦和州政府以及当地环保组织数十年的谈判，四座主要大坝已被拆除，鲑鱼和鳟鱼可以再次向上游洄游。)”和第五段“Ongoing restoration efforts are focusing on reseeding the nearly 900 hectares of previously submerged land with native tree species, as well as monitoring the river for both water quality and returning fish numbers. (正在进行的恢复工作主要集中在将近900公顷以前被淹没的土地重新种植本土树种，以及监测河流的水质和回游鱼类的数量。)”可知，文章主要围绕克拉马斯河的大坝拆除和生态恢复项目展开，介绍了项目情况和后续工作。所以本文的目的是报道一个自然恢复项目。故选D项。 D As climate change continues to be a contributing factor to the frequency and intensity of disaster events, timely and effective preparedness can save lives and protect property. But according to a recent study in University of Michigan, nearly half of the young people surveyed on disaster preparedness showed they lack readiness for any type of disaster event during a period when climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. Surveying 1,083 individuals aged 14 to 24 through text messaging, the University’s My Voice project brought to the forefront the attitudes young people hold regarding disaster preparedness. Of those surveyed, 47% of the young people disclosed having no readiness planning in potential disasters, with finances and lack of resources being cited as primary reasons for their lack of readiness. “While respondents felt there were actions they could take now to prepare for a future disaster, some were unsure of the most effective readiness approaches they and their communities could take,” said Katherine Kruger, lead author and a Ph.D. student at the U-M School of Nursing. “Youth are significant stakeholders in developing strategies to be ready for disaster and their insights can lead to policy development that allow youth to prioritize the effective readiness strategies to reduce the potentially destructive impacts and promote individual and community resilience” Kruger added. Inclusion of young individuals in readiness planning is crucial. They provide unique perspectives that can greatly enhance strategies designed to boost resilience (适应力) both at the individual and community levels. The study’s findings highlight an opportunity to engage youth in readiness efforts that empower them and strengthen the larger emergency management framework. Young people’s capacities for innovation and communication are valuable assets in disaster response and recovery. “Our research underscores the need for including young people as key stakeholders in disaster preparedness.” Kruger said. “As highlighted by the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction’s Youth Engagement Action Plan, their active contribution is indispensable.” 32. What makes disaster preparedness vital? A. The changing lifestyle of the youth. B. The loss of natural resources. C. The rising risks of climate change. D. The lack of safety awareness. 33. What are nearly half of young people surveyed like? A. Unprepared. B Dismissive. C. Confident. D. Fearful. 34. Why is young people’s involvement crucial? A. They are creative. B. They are innocent. C. They are sociable. D. They are ambitious. 35. What does the underlined word “underscores” mean in the last paragraph? A. Discovers. B. Argues. C. Advocates. D. Emphasizes. 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过引用密歇根大学的一项研究，阐述了青少年在灾难准备方面的态度、现状以及他们参与灾难准备的重要性，强调了将青少年纳入灾难准备计划的关键作用，并指出了他们在灾难应对和恢复中的创新能力和沟通能力的价值。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As climate change continues to be a contributing factor to the frequency and intensity of disaster events, timely and effective preparedness can save lives and protect property.(随着气候变化持续成为导致灾害事件发生频率和强度增加的一个因素，及时且有效的防灾准备能够拯救生命并保护财产)”可知，由于气候变化持续成为导致灾害事件发生频率和强度增加的一个因素，所以及时且有效的防灾准备能够拯救生命并保护财产，即气候变化带来的风险上升使得灾害防范变得至关重要。故选C。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“But according to a recent study in University of Michigan, nearly half of the young people surveyed on disaster preparedness showed they lack readiness for any type of disaster event during a period when climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent.(但根据密歇根大学最近的一项研究，在与气候相关的灾害日益频繁的时期，接受灾害防范调查的年轻人中，近一半的人表明他们对任何类型的灾害事件都缺乏准备)”以及第二段“Of those surveyed, 47% of the young people disclosed having no readiness planning in potential disasters, with finances and lack of resources being cited as primary reasons for their lack of readiness.(在接受调查的人中，47%的年轻人透露他们对于潜在的灾害没有制定任何防范计划，而资金问题和资源匮乏被认为是他们缺乏准备的主要原因)”可知，在接受调查的年轻人中，近一半的人对于任何类型的灾害事件都缺乏准备，47%的年轻人表示对于潜在的灾害没有制定防范计划。由此推知，近一半接受调查的年轻人是毫无准备的。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段““Youth are significant stakeholders in developing strategies to be ready for disaster and their insights can lead to policy development that allow youth to prioritize the effective readiness strategies to reduce the potentially destructive impacts and promote individual and community resilience.” Kruger added.(“在制定应对灾害的防范策略方面，年轻人是重要的利益相关者，他们的深刻见解能够推动政策的制定，使年轻人能够优先考虑那些有效的防范策略，以减少潜在的破坏性影响，并提升个人和社区的适应能力。”Kruger补充道)”以及第五段“Young people’s capacities for innovation and communication are valuable assets in disaster response and recovery.(年轻人的创新能力和沟通能力是灾害应对和恢复过程中的宝贵财富)”可知，年轻人在制定应对灾害的策略方面是重要的利益相关者，他们的见解能推动政策制定，且他们的创新和沟通能力是灾害应对和恢复中的宝贵财富。由此推知，年轻人的参与至关重要是因为他们富有创造力。故选A。 【35题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“Young people’s capacities for innovation and communication are valuable assets in disaster response and recovery.(年轻人的创新能力和沟通能力是灾害应对和恢复过程中的宝贵财富)”可知，年轻人在灾害防范中很重要。再根据划线单词所在句““Our research underscores the need for including young people as key stakeholders in disaster preparedness.” Kruger said. “As highlighted by the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction’s Youth Engagement Action Plan, their active contribution is indispensable.”(Kruger说：“我们的研究……将年轻人作为灾害防范中的关键利益相关者的必要性。正如联合国减少灾害风险办公室的《青年参与行动计划》所强调的那样，他们的积极贡献是不可或缺的。”)”可知，年轻人的积极贡献是不可或缺的，所以研究应该是“强调了”将年轻人作为灾害防范中关键利益相关者的必要性。选项D“Emphasizes”，意为“强调”，与此相符。故选D。 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。 Just as your body needs exercise to stay healthy, so does your brain. Modern neuroscience (神经科学) reveals that the brain possesses lifelong neuroplasticity. That means you can boost the ability to renew neural pathways at any age. ___36___ Building real-world social plans offers a powerful way to activate the brain. Live human interaction has multiple benefits, including preventing isolation. Make a date to try something new with a friend. ___37___ Such activities generate compound stimulation that sparks collaboration between brain regions, a benefit rarely achieved through isolated tasks. Physical movement, particularly dance, provides unique cognitive (认知的) benefits. ___38___ Whether it’s country and western line dancing or following a salsa routine, synchronizing your body to choreography gives you the opportunity to blend creativity and concentration. Directing daily life without digital aids can also sharpen the mind. ___39___ It will engage the brain in decision making and spatial reasoning. This active exploration maintains cognitive flexibility and often reveals hidden gems—a charming cafe or an art gallery you'd otherwise overlook. ___40___ Modern hearing aids preserve auditory input, which is crucial for language processing and social engagement. If you’ve been saying “Sorry, can you repeat that?” a lot lately, consult with a doctor. Hearing aids are tiny and available OTC these days! A hearing boost helps keep the brain stronger as you age. A. Seize the chance to hit the dance floor. B. Equally important is hearing maintenance. C. You can go and take a painting class or see a play. D. Turn off GPS and use an old-fashioned paper map. E. Muscle memory significantly slows cognitive decline. F. Such extended learning can help improve your memory. G. The key lies in doing things to stimulate the brain networks. 【答案】36. G 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何提高大脑的思维能力。 【36题详解】 根据上文“That means you can boost the ability to renew neural pathways at any age. (这意味着你可以在任何年龄提高更新神经通路的能力。)”可知，上文告诉我们可以在任何年龄提高更新神经通路的能力，G项意为“关键在于做一些事情来刺激大脑网络。”，选项能够承接上文，提高更新神经通路能力的关键在于做一些事情来刺激大脑网络。故选G。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Make a date to try something new with a friend. (约个时间和朋友一起尝试新事物。)”可知，上文告诉我们为了激活大脑，可以约个时间和朋友一起尝试新事物，C项意为“你可以去上绘画课或看戏剧。”，选项能够承接上文，针对“尝试新事物”提出了具体建议，可以去上绘画课或看戏剧。故选C。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Physical movement, particularly dance, provides unique cognitive (认知的) benefits. (身体运动，尤其是舞蹈，提供了独特的认知益处。)”可知，上文告诉我们跳舞对提高认知能力有益，A项意为“抓住机会去跳舞。”，选项能够承接上文，正因为跳舞对提高认知能力有益，所以我们要抓住机会去跳舞。故选A。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Directing daily life without digital aids can also sharpen the mind. (在没有数码辅助的情况下指导日常生活也可以提高思维。)”可知，上文告诉我们摆脱数码产品的帮助也可以提高思维，D项意为“关闭GPS，使用老式的纸质地图。”，选项能够承接上文，“关闭GPS，使用老式的纸质地图”是摆脱数码产品辅助的一种方法。故选D。 【40题详解】 根据下文“Modern hearing aids preserve auditory input, which is crucial for language processing and social engagement. (现代助听器保留了听觉输入，这对语言处理和社会参与至关重要。)”可知，下文告诉我们听力的重要性，B项意为“听力维护同样重要。”，选项能够概括段落主旨，下文具体介绍了维护听力的重要性。故选B。 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。 Preeti Maske had no idea that a new hobby would turn into a passion, and then a profession with five Guinness World Records. At school, Maske ___41___ hockey and basketball at state level. After ___42___ and motherhood, sports were firmly in her past. But a surprise first place ___43___ in a five km fun run at her children’s school ___44___ her competitive spirit back. She took up ___45___ at the age of 40, and went on a long journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. As one of the few women in the group, she came with its own ___46___. “Keeping up with male riders was ___47___,” she says. “I was slower, but when I ___48___ with them, whenever they said, ‘Let’s go,’ I would say, ‘Let’s go’—even though they had been ___49___ for a while. Maske failed in her first ____50____ at setting a world record to cycle the 6,000-km Golden Quadrilateral Highway. But the ____51____ only motivated her to train harder and achieve records one after the other. Her latest cycling milestone ____52____ her from Bhutan to India through Nepal, a ____53____ of 1,803 km in 10 days, 18 hours and 40 minutes completely unsupported. People of all ages write to tell her that she is their ____54____. One of her friends who didn’t know how to ride a bicycle rented one, ____55____, completed a 100-km ride, and dedicated it to her. 41. A. played B. loved C. watched D. studied 42. A. departure B. injury C. marriage D. retirement 43. A. victory B. entry C. target D. response 44. A. lasted B. brought C. looked D. held 45. A. hockey B. cycling C. basketball D. running 46. A. advantage B. chance C. favour D. challenge 47. A. proud B. shocking C. tough D. joyful 48. A. fell behind B. caught up C. got along D. came over 49. A. resting B. talking C. joking D. riding 50. A. final B. attempt C. target D. journey 51. A. loss B. hope C. inspiration D. dream 52. A. made B. gave C. took D. registered 53. A. success B. round C. circle D. figure 54. A. symbol B. inspiration C. follower D. record 55. A. paid B. insisted C. managed D. wished 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Maske在学校时热爱运动，结婚生子后不再运动，但一次在孩子们学校运动比赛中的胜利激发了她对运动的爱，并开始尝试骑行，不断努力，最后获得了成功。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在学校，Maske在州一级打曲棍球和篮球。A. played踢、击、打（球）；B. loved热爱；C. watched观看；D. studied学习。根据下文“…sports were firmly in her past”可知，Maske过去是参加体育运动的，由此可知，她打曲棍球和篮球。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：结婚生子后，体育运动已成为她的过去。A. departure出发；B. injury损伤；C. marriage结婚；D. retirement退休。根据句中“…sports were firmly in her past”可知，Maske不再参加体育运动，由此可知，她结婚生子了，要照顾家庭。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但她在孩子们的学校进行的五公里趣味跑中意外获得第一名，这让她重新找回了竞争精神。A. victory胜利；B. entry进入；C. target目标；D. response反应。根据句中“a surprise first place”可知，Maske在比赛中获得第一名，由此可知，她获得了胜利。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但她在孩子们的学校进行的五公里趣味跑中意外获得第一名，这让她重新找回了竞争精神。A. lasted持续；B. brought带来，引起；C. looked看；D. held抓住。根据下文“…went on a long journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari”可知，Maske重新参加了运动，由此可知，这次胜利让她重新找回了竞争精神，“bring…back”意为“找回……，带回……”。故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她40岁开始骑自行车，从克什米尔到坎亚库马里进行了长途旅行。A. hockey曲棍球；B. cycling骑自行车运动；C. basketball篮球；D. running跑步。根据下文“Keeping up with male riders was…”中的“riders”可知，Maske参加的是骑自行车的骑行运动。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为团队中为数不多的女性之一，她带来了自己的挑战。A. advantage优势；B. chance机会；C. favour支持；D. challenge挑战。根据下文“I was slower”可知，与男性相比，女性的骑行速度要更慢，这对她来说是一个挑战。故选D项。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她说：“跟上男性骑手的步伐很难。”A. proud骄傲的；B. shocking令人震惊的；C. tough艰难的；D. joyful快乐的。根据下文“I was slower”可知，与男性相比，女性的骑行速度要更慢，由此可知，跟上男性骑手的步伐很难。故选C项。 【48题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“我速度较慢，但当我追上他们时，每当他们说‘我们走吧’时，我都会说，‘我们走’——即使他们已经休息了一段时间。A. fell behind落后；B. caught up追赶，赶上；C. got along和睦相处；D. came over过来。根据句中“I was slower”可知，Maske的骑行速度比男性慢，由此可知，她要费力追赶上他们，“caught up with”意为“赶上”，追上。故选B项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我速度较慢，但当我追上他们时，每当他们说‘我们走吧’时，我都会说，‘我们走’——即使他们已经休息了一段时间。A. resting休息；B. talking谈论；C. joking开玩笑；D. riding骑。根据句中“but when I _____ with them”可知，Maske的骑行速度比男性慢，她要费力追赶上他们，由此可知，男性骑手已经休息一段时间了，Maske才追上他们。故选A项。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Maske在她的第一次骑行中未能创造6000公里黄金四边形公路的世界纪录。A. final决赛；B. attempt尝试；C. target目标；D. journey（尤指长途）行程。根据上文“She took up _____ at the age of 40, and went on a long journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.”中的“journey”可知，Maske在进行长途骑行，由此可知，空格处应用“journey”，指“（尤指长途）行程”。故选D项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这场失败只会激励她更加努力地训练，并一个接一个地创下纪录。A. loss失败；B. hope希望；C. inspiration灵感；D. dream梦想。根据上文“Maske failed in her first…”中的“failed”可知，Maske的第一次尝试失败了，由此可知，这场失败激励她更加努力地训练。故选A项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她最近的自行车里程碑带她从不丹经尼泊尔到印度，在10天18小时40分钟内完成了1803公里的骑行，完全没有支持。A. made制造；B. gave供给；C. took携带，引领；D. registered注册。根据句中“from Bhutan to India through Nepal”可知，Maske的骑行带她从不丹经尼泊尔到印度，“took”意为“携带，引领”，符合语境。故选C项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她最近的自行车里程碑带她从不丹经尼泊尔到印度，在10天18小时40分钟内完成了1803公里的骑行，完全没有支持。A. success成功；B. round回合；C. circle圆圈；D. figure数字。根据句中“1,803 km”可知，1803公里是她骑行距离的一个数字。故选D项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：各个年龄段的人都写信告诉她，她给他们带来了鼓励。A. symbol象征；B. inspiration鼓舞人心的人（或事物）；C. follower追随者；D. record记录。根据下文“One of her friends who didn’t know how to ride a bicycle rented one”可知，在Maske的激励在，一个不会骑自行车的朋友也开始尝试骑车了，由此可知，她是一个鼓舞人心的人。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的一个不知道如何骑自行车的朋友租了一辆车，希望完成100公里的骑行，并将其献给了她。A. paid付费；B. insisted坚持；C. managed管理；D. wished希望。根据句中“One of her friends who didn’t know how to ride a bicycle rented one”可知，这是一个不会骑自行车的朋友，由此可知，她希望自己能完成100公里的骑行。故选D项。 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the vast 400-square-kilometer area of the Kuaiji Mountain in Shaoxing, East China’s Zhejiang Province, a collection of torreya trees (香榧) has stood the test of time. Among them ___56___(be) tens of thousands of trees that are over 100 years old, with nearly 100 trees exceeding 1,000 years ___57___age. Zhan’ao village is located at the heart of this ancient Chinese torreya tree group. For centuries, generations of villagers have dedicated ___58___(them) to safeguarding these natural wonders. The 63-year-old Huang Tianming is one such guardian. He and his own family ___59___(care) for Chinese torreya trees for over four decades. According to Huang, ___60___has been dedicated to caring for more than 26 Chinese torreya trees of over 100 years old, he spends more than 200 days every year in the Chinese torreya forest, weeding, fertilizing and pruning. In his family, six generations ___61___(involve) in the conservation effort, with the ___62___(old) member being 98 years old. Nowadays, when Huang climbs the mountain, he often brings along his grandchildren. The Chinese torreya trees are particularly sensitive to climate change. Heavy snowfall, for example, can damage the trees if not ___63___(remove) promptly. “___64___ you treat the Chinese torreya trees well, they will return the favor,” Huang noted, as the Chinese torreya trees are not only environmentally significant, but also serve as an economic resource. The wood of the tree is ____65____(high) prized for its quality, and its fruits have various culinary (烹饪) uses such as in chocolate and nuts. This sentiment reflects the deep symbolic relationship between humans and nature. 【答案】56. are 57. of 58. themselves 59. have cared 60. who 61. are involved 62. oldest 63. removed 64. If 65. highly 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们对香榧树的保护及香榧树的用途。 【56题详解】 考查时态。句意：其中有数以万计的树龄超过100年的树木，其中近100棵树龄超过1000年。根据句意可知，句子陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，句子主语为“tens of thousands of trees”，为复数形式，空格处应用“are”。故填are。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：其中有数以万计的树龄超过100年的树木，其中近100棵树龄超过1000年。固定搭配years of age表示年龄。故填of。 【58题详解】 考查代词。句意：几个世纪以来，几代村民一直致力于保护这些自然奇观。分析句子可知，句中涉及固定短语“dedicate oneself to doing sth.”，意为“致力于做某事”，故空格处应用反身代词“themselves”。故填themselves。 【59题详解】 考查时态。句意：他和自己的家人照顾香榧树已经40多年了。根据句意和句中“for over four decades”可知，句子应用现在完成时，表示动作开始于过去，持续到现在，“He and his own family”和“have”连用，“care”的过去分词为“cared”，故空格处应填“have cared”。故填have cared。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：据黄介绍，他一直致力于照顾26棵100多年历史的香榧树，每年在香榧林中度过200多天，除草、施肥和修剪。分析句子可知，句子为非限制性定语从句，先行词为“Huang”，指人，在从句中作主语，故应用关系代词“who”引导从句。故填who。 61题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：在他的家族中，有六代人参与了保护工作，其中最年长的成员已经98岁了。根据句意可知，句子陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，分析句子可知，句中涉及固定短语“be involved in…”，意为“参与……”，句子主语为“six generations”，与“are”连用，故空格处应用“are involved”。故填are involved。 【62题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：在他的家族中，有六代人参与了保护工作，其中最年长的成员已经98岁了。分析句子可知，“member”为名词，空格处应用形容词，作定语，根据句中定冠词“the”可知，空格处应用形容词最高级“oldest”，表示最年长的成员已经98岁。故填oldest。 【63题详解】 考查状语从句的省略。句意：例如，如果不及时清除，大雪可能会损坏树木。分析句子可知，句子为“if”引导的条件状语从句，从句为一般现在时的被动语态，谓语为“is not removed”，从句主语与主句主语一致，为“Heavy snowfall”，且谓语中含有“be”，可省略从句主语和“be”，故空格处应填“remove”的过去分词“removed”。故填removed。 【64题详解】 考查条件状语从句。句意：黄指出：“如果你善待香榧树，它们也会回报你。”因为香榧不仅对环境有重要意义，而且是一种经济资源。分析句子可知，句子为条件状语从句，结合句意可知，应用“If”引导从句，意为“如果”， 如果你善待香榧树，它们也会回报你，句首单词首字母大写。故填If。 【65题详解】 考查副词。句意：这种树的木材因其质量而备受珍视，其果实有各种烹饪用途，如巧克力和坚果。分析句子可知，“is prized”为谓语动词，空格处应用副词，作状语，“highly”意为“很，非常”，副词词性。故填highly。 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 66. 假定你是李华。在英语课上，外教Mr Smith经常采用“同伴合作”方式改作文。请你给他写一封邮件，建议使用人工智能 (AI) 工具，如Deepseek批改，内容包括： 1.你的建议； 2.你的理由。 注意： 1.词数 80 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Smith, I’m Li Hua. I’d like to suggest using AI tools like Deepseek for marking compositions instead of the “peer-cooperation” way. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, AI tools like Deepseek can provide immediate feedback. Secondly, the feedback is highly detailed. It can point out not only grammar and spelling mistakes but also offer in-depth analysis of vocabulary usage and logical coherence. This helps us better understand our weaknesses. Moreover, AI can give a wide range of language suggestions, enabling us to learn different ways of expression. I sincerely hope you’ll consider this proposal. It could potentially bring about a more efficient and effective writing - learning experience for all of us. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Mr. Smith写封信，建议他用人工智能 (AI) 工具，如Deepseek批改作文。 【详解】1.词汇积累 首先：firstly→ first of all 此外：moreover→ what’s more 希望：hope→ wish 真诚地：sincerely→ genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Moreover, AI can give a wide range of language suggestions, enabling us to learn different ways of expression. 拓展句：Moreover, AI can give a wide range of language suggestions, which enables us to learn different ways of expression. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It can point out not only grammar and spelling mistakes but also offer in-depth analysis of vocabulary usage and logical coherence.（运用了not only…but also…连接的并列谓语） 【高分句型2】I sincerely hope you’ll consider this proposal.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 第二节（满分 25 分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Brian Peterson worked as a car designer at Kia Motors in Santa Ana, California. He had just moved into his fourth-floor apartment from Miami with his wife and children several months before. Outside their house, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner, sometimes keeping them awake at night. Peterson would pass the guy on his way to his work every day, but they never spoke. One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does in his living room when his peace was disturbed again. Inspired by the book’s message about the power of love in action, Peterson made an unexpected decision. He was going to go outside and introduce himself. In their conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He had moved to Southern California from Kentucky to pursue a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. Peterson felt touched with his battle with life. And he also saw beauty in the man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, had overgrown fingernails, and probably hadn’t had a shower in close to a year. Inspired by his story and the life inside of him, Peterson, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush for about eight years, found himself asking if he could paint Faris’ portrait. Faris said yes. Working from a black-and-white photo taken with his phone, Peterson created a 30-by-40-inch canvas portrait, which vividly showed Faris’ personality and life story by the choice of colors. 注意： 1. 续写的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Peterson invited Faris to sign the portrait with himself. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the money, Faris decided to record an album (唱片). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Peterson invited Faris to sign the portrait with himself. Then, Peterson posted the portrait on Instagram, telling Faris’ story and saying he hoped to raise money for him. To their surprise, the post went viral, and people from all over the world showed great interest in the portrait. Many expressed their admiration for Peterson’s kindness and were touched by Faris’ story. Donations started pouring in. In a short time, they had raised enough money for Faris to get off the street. With the money, Faris decided to record an album (唱片). He had always been passionate about music, and this was his long-awaited opportunity. He spent months in the recording studio, pouring his heart and soul into the music. The album was a huge success, not only because of the high-quality music but also because of the inspiring story behind it. Faris became well-known, and his music touched the hearts of many. Peterson was extremely proud of Faris. Their encounter had changed both of their lives in a beautiful way. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Brian Peterson与无家可归者Matt Faris之间的相遇和互动，以及这段经历如何改变了他们两人的生活。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Peterson邀请Faris和他一起在这幅肖像上签名。”以及第二段首句内容“有了这笔钱，Faris决定录制一张唱片。”可知，第一段可描写Peterson将Faris的经历发到网上，并号召大家为他筹钱，从而帮助他。 ②由第二段首句内容“有了这笔钱，Faris决定录制一张唱片。”可知，第二段可描写Faris的唱片大获成功，他也变得小有名气。 2.续写线索：Peterson将Faris的经历发到网上，号召人们为他筹钱——帖子迅速走红，人们纷纷解囊相助——很快，捐款就如潮水般涌来——有了这笔钱，Faris不用再流浪街头，他决定录制一张唱片——他花了很久，全身心投入到音乐创作——唱片大获成功，Faris也变得小有名气——两人的相遇改变了他们的生活 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①希望：hope/ wish ②对……感兴趣：show interest in/ be interested in ③打动：touch/ move 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/ astonishment ②对……感到自豪：be proud of/take pride in 【点睛】【高分句型1】Then, Peterson posted the portrait on Instagram, telling Faris’ story and saying he hoped to raise money for him.（运用了现在分词作状语及省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】He spent months in the recording studio, pouring his heart and soul into the music.（运用了现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$这是普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语科听力部分。该部分分为第一第二两节。回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转图到客观题答题卡上。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。The coming exams and plants are driving me crazy. It's the same for me. I'm up to my neck in preparing for the finals, but at least we'll . have a vacation soon. Why didn't you wake me up at seven? Like I asked . you to seven? I thought you asked me not to wake you up at seven, so I let you sleep in our longer. I turned in my resignation letter last week, but i'll still be here until the end of the month. Are you planning to start your own business? Yes, i've been saving up money for the past two years. Hello, I would like to check my baLance. Here is my card. okay? Please type in your password, enter, press. Okay, you have five thousand dollars in your account. And i'm booking our accommodations. How about to this place? It's really inexpensive and it's as clean as any of these other places. I don't know. There's no swimming pool or air conditioning. Can we stay somewhere nice for a change? 第一节到此结束。第二节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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，每段对话读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Did you speak to your teacher? Yes, I had a word with her yesterday, and he said that he was disappointed in me. SHE told me I should . have done Better. Oh dear, you must spend upset. Yes, IT was completely unexpected. I reminded her that I had been ill and had missed some lessons. Actually, SHE admitted that he had forgotten about my illness. He apologized for forgetting, and he promised me that he would support me in any way necessary. Did you speak to your teacher? yes. I had a word with her yesterday, and he said that he was disappointed in me. SHE told me I should . have done Better. Oh dear, you must spend upset. Yes, IT was completely unexpected. I reminded her that I had been ill and had missed some lessons. Actually, SHE admitted that he had forgotten about my illness. He apologized for forgetting, and he promised me that he would support me in any way necessary. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi emma, are you enjoying your new saturday job at the cafe? Yes, it's fine. What's your . boss like mr. trend? Oh, he's very cheerful. He's good to work for because he's patient and he always tries to help. If you don't understand something. he sounds like an ideal boss. Well, yes and no, he's very easy going. But last week he went home early. He took the keys with him, so we couldn't leave the cafe when we finished until the keys were sent back. Hi emma, are you enjoying your new saturday job at the cafe? Yes, it's fine. What's your . boss like mr. trend? Oh, he's very cheerful. He's good to work for because he's patient and he always tries to help. If you don't understand something. he sounds like an ideal boss. Well, yes and no. He's very easy going. But last week, he went home early. He took the keys with him, so we couldn't leave the cafe when we finished until the keys were sent back. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hello, new content adult education center. How can I help? Well, i'm interested in learning spanish. I'm calling to find out what courses you offer. I haven't studied spanish before, but I know a few words and phrases es, because I go to spain quite often on holiday IT . sounds like the beginning stage two class would . be right for you. Uh, great. When the next core starts, and where is that? Well, the autumn term starts in the second week of september and ends in the first week of december. IT takes place here at the adult education center room . nineteen OK. When does registration start? IT starts in july, and I recommend that you register early as the classes will fill up quickly. thanks. Hello, new content. Adult education center. How can I help? Well, i'm interested in learning spanish. I'm calling to find out what courses you offer. I haven't studied spanish before, but I know a few words and phrases because I go to spain quite often on holiday. IT sounds like the beginning stage two class would . be right for you. Uh, great. When the next core starts. And where is that? Well, the autumn term starts in the second week of september and ends in the first week of december. IT takes place here at the adult education center room. nineteen OK. When does registration start? IT starts in july, and I recommend that you register early as the classes will fill up quickly. thanks. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。The artworks and artifacts in this museum are incredible. I know I can't believe that is such a wide collection of pieces from different parts . of the world. Yeah, we've seen sculptures from ancient egypt and greece as well as carvings from north and south america. I don't think we'll be able to see all of the exhibits in a single day. I wish we had more time. You're right. 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Since the first satellite to be sent into space specifically to help with forecasts was launched in nineteen sixty, this technology has been a continuous present sub of earth. Hi everyone, my named marian ford m, and i'm a climate scientist. I'm here today to talk to you about the history of weather forecasting. Records from as far back as as six hundred B, C, E. From bablon in ancient iraq suggests that cloud shapes were used to make forecasts. Different animal behaviors were used to predict short term weather patterns. In japan and many other nations, methods of weather forecasting remained unchanged for the next two thousand years or so until technological breakthroughs to greater accuracy. Y the first of these in the mid fifty century measured how damp air was. The first thermometer which was used to measure temperature, was created in the late sixteen th century and improved weather predictions by the start of the twenty th century. A norwegian scientist employed mathematical calculations for forecasts starting in nineteen o four. IT was time consuming as computers had been invented. Yet in the nineteen twenty years, electrical equipment for recording weather related data has become more reliable. Airplanes of the time were still unable to fly high enough to gather relevant information, so balloons performed this role instead as they were able to travel up to thirty kilometers above the earth surface before bursting. Since the first satellite to be sent into space, specifically to help with forecasts, was launched in one thousand hundred and sixty, this technology has been a continuous present above earth. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。